After hooking up with the Wu-Tang, Shabazz made two guest appearances on the first Gravediggaz album 6 Feet Deep in 1994, and then he signed to the GZA Entertainment management agency. He remained an official member of Sunz Of Man until just before the group released its debut LP The Last Shall Be First; his best-known solo track "Death be the Penalty" was originally intended to be a Sunz of Man track on the B-side to their single "Soldiers of Darkness," but the other members were so impressed with his contribution he was given the track for himself. This track was met with mixed emotions mainly because many felt it was extremely self righteous and incredibly hypocritical.
In the mid-90s Shabazz released a handful of singles, such as "Death be the Penalty", "Crime Saga", "The Lamb's Blood" and "Street Parables", in anticipation of his planned 1998 debut LP which was scrapped after GZA/Genius' GZA Entertainment label folded. Due to that deal folding, Shabazz's Wu affiliation (along with the affiliation of his close friend Killah Priest, also a GZA Entertainment refugee) began to wane. Around this 1996/1997 period, Priest and Shabazz both began to clash with RZA, and both had since all but cut their Wu-Tang ties. After unsuccessful attempts by the pair to create new post-Wu Tang crews (Priest proposed a crew called the Maccabeez which would include himself, Shabazz and Timbo King among others, while Shabazz proposed a group including himself and Priest called the Sunz Of Thunder) they both effectively went their separate ways, recording solo projects and in Shabazz's case recording as Celestial Souljaz with his cousin Freestyle (of non-Wu Tang crew The Arsonists). Shabazz is also known for being an influence on the late Big Pun.
In recent years, Shabazz has began to rediscover his Wu-Tang roots and performed on a Killa Beez tour as well as doing shows in Europe with Killah Priest (who has also recently been repairing his links with the Wu-Tang). After the death of Poetic, he has been rumored to be part of a new incarnation of Gravediggaz though Prince Paul has stated that a revival of the group is unlikely. He also announced in early 2003 that he has returned to Sunz Of Man as an official member.
In 2003, Shabazz finally released his solo debut "The Book of Shabazz (Hidden Scrollz)", the album featured his past singles "The Lamb's Blood," "Crime Saga," "Street Parables," and "Organized Rime Part 2," as well as the single "Red Hook Day" b/w "Thieves in da Nite (Heist)." Two years later he returned with The Passion of the Hood Christ in mid-2006.
In 2008, Shabazz formed the group T.H.U.G. Angels with fellow Sunz of Man member Hell Razah and producer Ayatollah. The group's debut, Welcome to Red Hook Houses, was released July 8, 2008, on Babygrande Records.
Cremate Em
Shabazz The Disciple Lyrics
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Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes!
Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes!
Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes!
Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes!
[Verse One]
y'all know it's hell when I come through
And we can settle it with shells if you want to
Bump you, squeeze first I'ma haunt you
Or better yet I'll let the gun butt lump you
Dog tail up ya ass when I confront you, faggot I'ma hunt you
Na'an nigga could collab' with me
Cause when I spit my sixteen, they get mad at me
Have them write their verses over tryna battle me
And nigga that'll be a fatal tragedy
Shit, you better off shooting or stabbing me
than stepping in this fucking rap ring and jab with me
Get ya weight up motherfucker, wear the belt and the crown
Frozen niggaz like a dirty gat, I'm melting them down
Self in the ground, you fucking with a higher force
Niggaz be sacrificed, you'll die on a cross
Angel on the pale horse
Leave you with multiple wounds when they find you
Ya man's comin right behind you
[Chorus]
Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes!
Ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes, ashes!
[Verse Two]
y'all know the flow chops ridiculous
Taw like the blow niggaz cop on St. Nicholas
You think I'm pussy motherfucker stick ya dick in this
Like Biggie said shit infected with syphilis
Gonorrhea, HIV, flow sick with this
Put a condom on ya mic tryna spit with this
Tryna get with this, I'ma hit with this
Make you slit ya wrist, y'all man a clitoris
Like chlamydia, hard to swallow, I burn throat
Getting rid of ya with hollows, you mob turncoats
Word to the safe in the ceiling
My flow's like a burning punany, hit the clinic get the penicillin
You see the logo nigga "STD"
Fuck what you heard son, the best be me
From Red Hook, y'all niggaz know how long we waited
y'all motherfuckers, bout to get cremated
[Chorus]
[Verse Three]
Put ya jewels up, put ya house up
Put ya tools up, nigga put ya spouse up
We can go at it motherfucker album budget for budget
And let your a&r judge it
Shit, I'll have ya label push ya project back
Cause I get hyper than a fucking hypochondriac
Ain't no responding back
My magnum mic'll push ya conscience back
Give ya ass a holy spirit make you haunt the track
I, I blaze blaze gun gun sprays sprays
Leave ya whole record company in a daze daze
Tell ya ceo stop calling my house
Or the next fucking song son, I'm calling y'all out
Better prepare for the long awaited, finally made it
y'all niggaz bout to get cremated!!!
In the song "Cremate 'Em" by Shabazz the Disciple, the rapper is boasting about his skills in a menacing, aggressive way. He starts off by saying that when he arrives, it's like Hell has come to town. He then suggests violence as a way to settle conflicts, and brags about how he'll "hunt" down and defeat anyone who tries to challenge him in a rap battle. He compares himself to a higher power or force, capable of sacrificing others and leaving them with "multiple wounds." He also uses sexually explicit language, implying that his rhymes are so potent they can infect others like an STD.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "ashes, ashes" multiple times, suggesting that Shabazz is planning to completely destroy his rivals and leave nothing but ruins behind. In the second verse, he continues to taunt his opponents and belittle their skills. He mentions Red Hook, a neighborhood in Brooklyn where he grew up, and implies that he and his crew have been waiting for a long time to take over the rap game. He dares others to challenge him, saying he'll judge their albums based on their "budget," and threatens to call out their label executives if they mess with him.
Overall, "Cremate 'Em" is a powerful, aggressive song full of violent imagery and provocative language. Shabazz portrays himself as a relentless conqueror, willing to destroy anyone who gets in his way. The repeated use of the word "ashes" suggests that he plans to wipe out all his enemies, leaving nothing but destruction behind.
Line by Line Meaning
y'all know it's hell when I come through
I bring a sense of danger and chaos wherever I go
I cast spells with the Bellevue 1-2
I have a powerful and captivating effect on my listeners
And we can settle it with shells if you want to
I am willing to engage in violence if necessary to resolve conflicts
Bump you, squeeze first I'ma haunt you
I will retaliate if provoked and make sure you never forget it
Or better yet I'll let the gun butt lump you
I will use physical force to punish those who cross me
Dog tail up ya ass when I confront you, faggot I'ma hunt you
I will humiliate and pursue those who challenge me
Na'an nigga could collab' with me
No one is worthy of collaborating with me
Cause when I spit my sixteen, they get mad at me
My lyrics are so powerful they intimidate other rappers
Have them write their verses over tryna battle me
Other rappers will struggle to keep up with my performance
And nigga that'll be a fatal tragedy
I will inevitably crush my competition
Shit, you better off shooting or stabbing me
You will have more success trying to kill me than challenging me in rap
than stepping in this fucking rap ring and jab with me
It is futile to try to compete with me in rap battles
Get ya weight up motherfucker, wear the belt and the crown
You need to improve your skills significantly to even stand a chance against me
Frozen niggaz like a dirty gat, I'm melting them down
I am destroying my enemies with ease
Self in the ground, you fucking with a higher force
You are messing with someone more powerful than you can handle
Niggaz be sacrificed, you'll die on a cross
You will face a painful death if you cross me
Angel on the pale horse
I am dangerous and unstoppable
Leave you with multiple wounds when they find you
I will inflict severe damage on my enemies
Ya man's comin right behind you
Your associates will also fall victim to my wrath
Put ya jewels up, put ya house up
You should risk your assets to try to compete with me
Put ya tools up, nigga put ya spouse up
You should use all resources at your disposal to challenge me
We can go at it motherfucker album budget for budget
We can compete in terms of the resources invested in our music
And let your a&r judge it
Our music will be evaluated and judged by industry professionals
Shit, I'll have ya label push ya project back
I have the power to delay and sabotage my competition's music releases
Cause I get hyper than a fucking hypochondriac
I am extremely aggressive and paranoid
Ain't no responding back
You will not be able to match my intensity
My magnum mic'll push ya conscience back
My music will have a profound effect on your psyche
Give ya ass a holy spirit make you haunt the track
My music will be haunting and unforgettable
I, I blaze blaze gun gun sprays sprays
I am violent and aggressive
Leave ya whole record company in a daze daze
I will leave your entire music label bewildered and vulnerable
Tell ya ceo stop calling my house
I am not interested in working with your label
Or the next fucking song son, I'm calling y'all out
I will continue to humiliate and criticize your label in my music
Better prepare for the long awaited, finally made it
You should be nervous for my highly anticipated release
y'all niggaz bout to get cremated!!!
I will destroy my competition and leave them in ashes
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTIAN BUKSTI, DAVID COLLINS, PEDER PEDERSEN, SIMON BONDE
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