If you believe life is hard, yet one of the best gifts anyone can be grante… Read Full Bio ↴If you believe life is hard, yet one of the best gifts anyone can be granted, you’ll understand the journey of SLAINE. Hailing from the Dorchester, area of Massachusetts, with deep connections in South Boston, SLAINE’s youth was spent as somewhat of a gypsy, bouncing from place to place. Despite not having a normal home foundation, he aspired, like other starry eyed kids, to become a force in the entertainment industry. After Mapping out a plan to obtain his goals, SLAINE packed his bags, moved to New York City, and enrolled in the School of Visual Arts. After only seven months, an unfortunate altercation with a school employee resulted in his expulsion.
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.”
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.”
Knocked Down
Slaine Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Knocked Down' by these artists:
Chris Webby I get knocked down but I′mma be back in a…
Cigar Been knocked down, got up again to fight another round.…
Disciple I know I'm not the only one Who ever sins and…
KITCHEN 1 - The War On Drugs Far away there is a star Raining through the night sky…
KITCHEN + 1 - The War On Drugs Far away there is a star Raining through the night sky…
LIVING ROOM - The War On Drugs Far away there is a star Raining through the night sky…
Michael McDermott It′s always been like this Nothings changed Since the day I …
OFFICE - The War On Drugs Far away there is a star Raining through the night sky…
On I know I'm not the only one Who ever sins and…
The Cool Kids Yeah Check it Michael douglas, thuggy In the wall-street su…
The Silhouettes Project Get up, get knocked down My whole life that’s the way…
The War on Drugs Far away there is a star Raining through the night sky…
Ultraphonic She sits in a room Alone for the first time What's there…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Slaine:
99 Bottles Get your booze light your blunts up get your hard…
A World With No Skies [Intro:] I gotta piss! (Yeah) Back in the studio - woo! [S…
Angel Dust [Intro:] When I was a young man – scratch that, I…
Back Against the Wall I got a book of rhymes, more like a book…
Beautiful In The spirilan mind What do we dive in and…
Black and Blue Flag (feat. Jaysaun) Listen I walk a fine line between good and evil Legal,…
Black Horses I'm walking through that building and the building's brick, …
Blurry Eyed I've gone to great lengths And used all my Strength to try…
Bobby Be Real Tell them motherfuckers to shut the fuck up in the…
Body of Christ [Intro:] You go to church (you go to church) You listen to…
Borrowed Time [Chorus] Broken dreams I'll follow mine To the end of my bor…
Broken This for my dudes Who have broken dreams The talents and s…
Can't Stay the Same There I was a lost soul Stirrin in the kitchen Standing at…
Chasing Ghosts I never thought it would be you To make me feel…
Children Of The Revolution Yeah, yeah check it out Antidepressants and anti vibe nose c…
Citizen Caine [Verse 1:] Hey yo put me in line, I'm chock-full for…
Close Your Eyes [Chorus:] Close your eyes Close your eyes Don't close your e…
Cocaine & Blue Eyes (*Prod. Matty Trump) Hey yo I'm back motherfuckers if you …
Crazy This song is about goin' crazy Losin' your fuckin' mind St…
Destroy Everything 'Cause I'm the king of everything else It's been a long…
DMS Anthem [Chorus:] [Verse 1:] And then you need a rest too I'm rolli…
Do What You Love A glimpse in time From a photograph faded Boyhood dreams dis…
Dot Ave Sittin' in the bar, playing Keno on a Wednesday Pumpin' quar…
Drink Irish Some fuckin' is good for you, though Jack gettin' some Pussy…
Dum Diddy Dum I'm just too hot to touch you know I'm the…
Everything Once I guess Im anti social Anti trolling and ass kissing I'm…
Ghosts This is my life I always knew I was different even…
Hip Hop Dummy I'm too stupid to give a fuck in a cooper Met…
I Ain't Done I been caught up in the darkness and my anger…
Insomnia [Slaine:] Lately I've been feelin stifled by my addictions a…
Intro {Sample from the movie Identity with Requiem for a Dream…
it It was like another time And another planet If there was Any…
It's Too Late [Verse 1:] I'm like a burnt out light bulb, a bad…
Legend Of The Fall Out of everybody You were who I hated most A fucking grown…
Mind Of A Criminal [Verse 1:] Hey yo, Ronnie was a wannabe gangster and an…
Mistaken Identity Yo turn this up in your whip. Slaine and Static…
Night after Night It’s been a long road Through the hellfire I was bloody I wa…
No Handouts They say I'm cold blooded, my flows are so rugged My…
Not Enough You change your face so much I don't know what's…
Off the Sidewalk (feat. Cyrus Deshield) [Verse 1:] This is not an overnight story A success drawn up…
Offensive Lines Come on, with me They say this story is a myth…
One More Day I got no time For a co sign I would just rather…
Pissed It All Away Yeah, yeah I don’t wanna be famous I just wanna be rich J…
Redemption I know the truth is that Im On my own this…
Revolver Maybe I'm just Trying to save my mother Maybe you're looking…
Rich Man Poor Man [Verse 1:] I'm gettin' rich Hey yo George, you ain't gotta b…
Say I Was Slaine [Intro:] That was just fucking me up. Come on now, you…
Slaine Is Dead I chewed a hole in my soul and I was…
Slaine Iz Like Yo, lots of impossible things happened to him Who hasn't for…
Still Got My Gun Square peg In a round hole I learned to do my dirt On…
Strangers [Verse 1:] Living my life alone, I'm trying to keep a…
The American Way [Slaine:] Goes a long way Yeah I went from... Irrelevant…
The Day Before I Die The saddest thing in life Is a wasted talent A future gone…
The Deadzone [Verse 1:] The return of the boom bap sound so watch…
The Feeling I Get I know the feeling you get The feeling you get of…
The Last Song If this the last song I ever wrote If it were…
The Religion Yeah my desolate days turning me obsessive and crazed I'm tr…
The Things We Can't Forgive We both come from broken Childhoods don't we Both of us have…
Thru the Rain (feat. Blacastan) Yo I landed on the Earth from a hovering disc Where…
Voices of Apocalypse The devil here he comes lurking in the drums Working with…
When I Shoot You I'm walking through the after hours spot It's crowded hot an…
When the War Ends Have ever you dug deep into the Trauma you faced…
Wrath & Pride Maybe I'm friggin crazy Can't control my emotions making my…
YOU Seem so sad 'cause you're still the same It's gotten old It'…
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John Anderson
on My Girl, My Wife, My Mother My Bitch
sh*ts super sick wit it legit, i love slaine, viva slaine, true lyracist boston up, westside down. sh*t man i mean im from the westside you already know how we go, we pimpin playing its trap out here cuz. The bay got it like yeee yaadidah err day... and the east got it whoop unorthodox true hiphop lyricism I have to say theres some crazy good sh*t coming out the east and I love where its going man. love the sound, love the style, f-in raw and brutal, genius yo.