Rari began making music in his teenage years, releasing his first song on Myspace in 2007 shortly after buying his first microphone. That year, he would also go on to create his YouTube-channel, which was at the time known as sk8tbrdt, where he upload skating clips, music videos, and sometimes even just regular videos of him hanging out with his friends and listening to music.
In 2011, Rari joined his first collective, The Terrorist Posse, which at the time consisted of him and some friends. In late 2012, after having released some work together and a few members leaving, the short-lived group would eventually turn into the well-known Goth Money Records that Rari's known for founding today.
He has his own extensive solo discography separate from Goth Money, however. Rari is also a frequent collaborator, creating tracks with artists & producers such as Lil Yachty, SpaceGhostPurrp, Bladee, CHXPO, Working on Dying, Big Baby, Metro Boomin, and many more.
Rari is one of the most unique artists born from the internet rap culture, drawing heavy influence from artists such as Lil B, MGMT, Pink Floyd & Santigold. His mannerisms and style made him a pioneer in the cloud rap sub-genre, and has also been at the forefront of the tread sub-genre. His signature delivery is often very slurred or nearly unintelligible, sometimes reaching a sing-song tone.
Rari continuously pushes out new music, and always exemplifies his self-coined “still struglin', still shinnin'” lifestyle.
Amongst the Dead
SICKBOYRARI Lyrics
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Hopping out the coupe, bloody red (Oh)
Sick gang shit, hang with the dead
Hopping out the coupe, bloody red
Shooter on the roof, aim at yo head
Hopping out da roof walk with the dead
Sick gang shit, hang with the dead
Shooter on the roof, aim at yo head
Hopping out da roof walk with the dead
Falling out my pocket, no lint
Sick gang shit, hang with the dead
Green green falling out my pocket, no lint
(Aim) Aim for the top, not no legs
Sick gang shit, hang with the dead
Smoking dope, got my eyes bloody red
Diamonds in my B.B. belt, they glist
In a foreign, sliding down with extra clips
In a foreign, sliding down with my goth crip
And a young nigga balling like the Clippers
Left wrist [?]
Dirty diamonds on left wrist like brick of rock
Pull up bleeding and I'm dripping on the block
Pull up bleeding, dripping on the block, gripping on this Glock
The lyrics of SICKBOYRARI's song, "Amongst the Dead," depicts a dark and dangerous lifestyle associated with being part of a "sick gang." The artist raps about hanging out with the dead, hopping out of a bloody red coupe, and having a shooter on the roof aiming at people's heads. He talks about walking with the dead and having green falling out of his pocket while smoking dope, leading to bloody red eyes. SICKBOYRARI further emphasizes the danger in his lifestyle by mentioning his possession of extra clips and Glock, which he grips on while driving around in a foreign car. The artist's demeanor is one that is fearless and in control, and he implies that his life may be at risk at any moment.
The lyrics of "Amongst the Dead" echoes a common theme in rap music, which is the glorification of danger and the celebration of street gangs. The song emphasizes the danger that can come with being involved in a gang while portraying it as a source of pride and power. SICKBOYRARI takes listeners on a vivid journey of his lifestyle, from having bloody red eyes from smoking dope to driving around with extra clips and a Glock. The song indicates the risks associated with being part of a gang while maintaining a sense of power and control over the environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick gang shit, hang with the dead
Being part of a gang that is considered sick, and chilling with those who have passed away and are now considered as part of the dead.
Hopping out the coupe, bloody red (Oh)
Getting out of a sports car that has a deep red colour, probably stained with blood as a result of an activity related to gang violence.
Shooter on the roof, aim at yo head
An armed person is positioned on a rooftop, taking aim at someone's head with the intention of harming or killing them.
Hopping out da roof walk with the dead
Jumping out of a roof and walking alongside the deceased, perhaps as a way of seeking protection and guidance related to gang activities.
Falling out my pocket, no lint
Possibly losing some green money from one's pocket, but without any leftover residue or dirt (lint).
Sick gang shit, hang with the dead
Once again repeating that they are part of a gang that is considered sick, and continue to associate themselves with the dead.
(Aim) Aim for the top, not no legs
Telling others to aim high in life and not settle for mediocrity, rather than solely focussing on what they physically possess.
Smoking dope, got my eyes bloody red
Taking drugs that can cause redness to the eyes, which may be an indication of marijuana usage.
Diamonds in my B.B. belt, they glist
Wearing a belt that is designed with diamonds that shine and catch the attention of others.
In a foreign, sliding down with extra clips
Driving a car of foreign make, and carrying additional ammunition or bullets beyond what is required for immediate use.
In a foreign, sliding down with my goth crip
Driving a car of foreign make with an individual who is part of a gang known as 'goth crips'.
And a young nigga balling like the Clippers
Referring to oneself as a young black person who is playing basketball on a par with the team Los Angeles Clippers, and therefore doing very well in life.
Left wrist [?]
Unknown meaning and intention behind the lyrics.
Dirty diamonds on left wrist like brick of rock
Wearing diamonds on the left wrist, which may be slightly dirty, giving them the appearance of a brick of rock.
Pull up bleeding and I'm dripping on the block
Arriving on a street corner either physically injured or wearing clothes dyed with red fluid, indicating that they may be bleeding.
Pull up bleeding, dripping on the block, gripping on the Glock
Repeating the previous line, but adding that they are holding onto a specific type of firearm (Glock) as they arrive at the street corner.
Writer(s): Sickboyrari
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brandoncuellar8360
This deserves to be in a museum just playing on a tv in a glass case.
@Mrjopo80
National anthem
@yungjuan3557
I feel this heavy the greaf instrumental this is from is greaf-through the glass
@tomato9593
Real
@basedbari6680
All I see is facts.
@Steezealways
@@basedbari6680 everywhere wtf
@StopCopiesMes
Music has been my life for 30+ years. I play multiple instruments. I have studied music academically for years. I was a music major in college..
..This is my all time favorite song in the universe.
@ash3r01
Bro still cant spell college right though 😭
@StopCopiesMes
@@ash3r01 lmaooo good catch. Was drunk when I posted this
@sawyerherring5436
One of my all time favorite songs ever much luv rari.. shoutout greafer for the beat. GOTH MONEY... SESH