The incident was a major setback that suspended his dream of becoming a filmmaker. Although dismayed and discouraged, SLAINE was determined to prevail, and began a new pursuit towards his entertainment goal… Music.
His discovered his love for hip hop early in his life. "I started writing rhymes when I was nine years old, I use to record on my boom box with a pair of headphones plugged into the microphone jack. I felt they were just words on a page because I didn’t have an outlet to perform them.” Determined and focused, SLAINE spent his nights as a club promoter to survive in the hard lonely streets of New York City, while at the same time, recording and being managed by hip-hop legend MC Shan. While recording a demo in a studio operated by the Lordz of Brooklyn, SLAINE was introduced to Danny Boy O'Connor of House of Pain.
That introduction led to a production deal with DJ Lethal of House of Pain, which in turn led to the mix tape release ‘The White Man is the Devil: Volume 1’ and the formation of the group Special Teamz, with Boston rap legends Edo G and Jaysaun. Special Teamz dropped a self-titled street CD, which garnered critical acclaim and allowed the group to tour in Europe. In a very short time, SLAINE had gone from living in poverty with a drug habit to traveling the world and working with hip-hop icons such as DJ Premier, Ill Bill, House of Pain, Cypress Hill, The Alchemist, and a host of other talented artists. He also became part of the collective LA COKA NOSTRA, alongside Ill Bill and all three members of House of Pain - Everlast, DJ Lethal, and Danny Boy. La Coka Nostra’s debut album, "A Brand You Can Trust" debuted at #84 on the Billboard Top 200 and #6 on the Rap charts, sending a message to the masses that the group’s brand of gritty hip-hop was exactly what fans of the genre had been waiting for.
SLAINE's name continued to grow far past his hometown of Boston due to the exposure he has received in publications such as The Source, XXL, The New York Times, The Boston Herald, and his sold out performances across the globe. SLAINE has been nominated for a Boston Music Award and received 4 trophies at The Mass Industry Committee's hip-hop awards, including and award for Best Lyricist.
As his music career expanded, a personal battle with drugs became a focal point that reared its ugly head. After overdoses, hospital visits and a whirlwind of drugs and violence, SLAINE finally checked into rehab. Instantly, he found himself with homeless drug addicts and realized he was no different than any of them. "Everybody had a story to tell. That was where the idea and the hunger for "The White Man is the Devil" was born. "The White Man" is a cocaine reference, not a declaration of self hate."
Since conquering his addiction, SLAINE has been presented with many new and exciting possibilities… such as acting. A chance of a lifetime presented itself through an unexpected ally, hometown hero and Academy Award winner Ben Affleck. SLAINE made his acting debut with his portrayal of Bubba Rogowski in Affleck's return to screenwriting and directorial debut "Gone Baby Gone". The film was critically acclaimed and led to a larger role in the blockbuster “The Town” featuring Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker), and Jon Hamm (Mad Men). He is also been in films, “The Crack Down” and “Bad Blood” and in the upcoming movie “Cogan’s Trade” with Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta and James Gandolfini.
While Slaine’s acting career has allowed him to blaze new paths, his venomous lyrical attack burns hotter than ever on his debut solo album, "A World With No Skies 2.0", which drops August 16th , 2011 through Suburban Noize Records. With hard-hitting lyrical content, and a vicious delivery, "A World with No Skies 2.0" instantly takes hip-hop back to its grimy roots on the streets. To execute his dark musical vision, Slaine enlisted the help of his La Coka Nostra brothers Everlast and ILL BILL, as well as Cypress Hill’s B-Real and Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, to create a dark hip-hop album that hits squarely in the jaw. "Even though I started my career as a solo artist by hustling my ‘The White Man is the Devil’ mixtapes, I think people are more familiar with me from Special Teamz and La Coka Nostra,” commented Slaine. “With this album I set out to create a soundscape that brings you into my world as an individual which is a bad place to be. The record is hard, dark and aggressive, from the beats to the lyrics. It’s a deeply personal trip through my life and the things that made me who I am today. A ‘World with No Skies’ is a look into my psyche and a vision of my dreams, nightmares, and realities."
Despite ups and downs throughout his career, SLAINE is living his life to the fullest. "I love making music that means something to me, I am grateful for all the experiences that I have had—good and bad. I am lucky to be alive, but my past also made me who I am today.”
Cocaine & Blue Eyes
Slaine Lyrics
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Hey yo I'm back motherfuckers if you thought I left you
It's the white devil, mic level skills still exceptional
My last will and testament, that of a villain's estimate
I got yous all high, you swallowed my pill of pestilence
Raw punch from a punch drunk bum
Whatchu reppin'? I don't care where you cunts from
My balls are one ton, drawers are undone
I still sniff coke when it's raw till I'm numb
And I ain't stopping, I'm doing more till I'm done
I rose from the bottom, they figured the kid's won
I fuck actresses and your bitches are bigger than Big Pun
Quite an ascension for me, you gotta admit it
They recognise me, think I played the lotto and hit it
The days passed, I waited for tomorrow to get it
I had an appetite for destruction, needed a bottle to wet it
Now I'm the talk of the prison and detoxes, half-way houses
These kids watched my metamorphis
This is what it is, my time is due
The white man is the devil, this is volume two
Motherfucker
The song "Cocaine & Blue Eyes" by Slaine depicts the rapper's unapologetic and remorseless behavior as he proudly declares himself a white devil with exceptional mic level skills. He asserts his dominance by stating that he got his listeners high and continues to do so through his music. The lyrics also address his drug addiction to cocaine, with Slaine confessing that he still sniffs the drug in its raw form until he numbs himself to it.
Slaine's lyrics in "Cocaine & Blue Eyes" also highlight his immorality and disregard for social norms, as he boasts about his sexual relations with actresses and disrespect towards women by referring to them as "bitches." Despite this, he acknowledges his rise to fame and recognition within the music industry. However, he also warns that his actions have consequences, as he is now the talk of prisons and detox centers.
Overall, "Cocaine & Blue Eyes" provides a dark and unflinching look into Slaine's character, reflecting his struggles with addiction and the questionable behaviors that come with it. The song speaks to the dangers of drugs, and the consequences that come with living a reckless and destructive lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey yo I'm back motherfuckers if you thought I left you
I'm still here, don't think I'm gone
It's the white devil, mic level skills still exceptional
I'm the devil and I still have great skills
My last will and testament, that of a villain's estimate
I'm leaving behind the legacy of a villain
I got yous all high, you swallowed my pill of pestilence
I got you addicted to drugs that are harmful to you
Raw punch from a punch drunk bum
I may look like a bum, but I can hit hard
With a gun full of bullets, run when I dump some
I'm dangerous, so run away when I start shooting
Whatchu reppin'? I don't care where you cunts from
I don't care about your affiliation, where you come from, or who you are
My balls are one ton, drawers are undone
I'm a tough guy with loose morals
I still sniff coke when it's raw till I'm numb
I'm addicted to cocaine and I'll keep doing it until I can't feel anything
And I ain't stopping, I'm doing more till I'm done
I won't stop using drugs until I can't take anymore
I rose from the bottom, they figured the kid's won
I came from nothing and now they think I've made it
I fuck actresses and your bitches are bigger than Big Pun
I have sex with famous women and your girlfriends are overweight
Quite an ascension for me, you gotta admit it
I've come far, even if you don't like me, you have to give me that
They recognise me, think I played the lotto and hit it
People know who I am and think I hit the jackpot
The days passed, I waited for tomorrow to get it
I've been waiting for my break to come for a long time
I had an appetite for destruction, needed a bottle to wet it
I had a craving for destruction and used alcohol to fuel it
Now I'm the talk of the prison and detoxes, half-way houses
People in prison, rehab, and halfway houses are talking about me
These kids watched my metamorphis
Young people witnessed my transformation
This is what it is, my time is due
This is reality, and it's my time to shine
The white man is the devil, this is volume two
I'm continuing the idea that white people are evil
Motherfucker
Insult directed at the listener
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DispatchJapan
That sounds great!
brumster01
Yea man some of my best slaine spitting . nice upload.
Papaskitzo & His spooky kidz
Def one of the sickest
Steven Palmer
Slaine best rapper in the World
KronicDaDon
:32 to :37 nice 3 bars
Ted Bundy
The Beige man is the devil
LDQV
sick
bored336
@TheRalphus666 Haha word
grahamoo
@malstarr100 he says himself he's talking about cocaine.
PXVXX
@hellbombx a little mad there