As a teen, Al began to identify strongly with the rebellious lyrics and urban sounds of hip-hop, and he began writing his own lyrics as a creative outlet. He joined up with other like-minded artists who wrote lyrics and rebelled strongly against their "uptight" suburban surroundings, among whom were Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, Evidence of Dilated Peoples and Scott Caan, son of James Caan. They would often hang out in urban areas of Los Angeles and participated in typical teenage rebellious activities like partying, smoking marijuana, and general mischief.
Al and Scott decided to become a duo named The Whooliganz. While rhyming at a party in L.A., they attracted the attention of B-Real of Cypress Hill. He invited the teens to join his crew, The Soul Assassins, which also included the groups House of Pain and Funkdoobiest. In 1993, the Whooliganz released their first single, "Put Your Handz Up." The song received little radio airplay and their record label, Tommy Boy Records, decided to shelve their album. Rejected, Scott focused his creative energy on acting while Al became interested in process of making hip-hop beats.
DJ Muggs took Al under his wing and taught him how to use a sampler and mixing board. After helping to produce a few tracks for Cypress Hill, Al became the main producer for his childhood friend, Evidence and his group Dilated Peoples. When Dilated debuted in 1998, they were an underground sensation creating a huge buzz about the man behind those incredible beats.
In 1999, Muggs introduced Al to his good friends, the popular hip-hop group Mobb Deep. Al produced two songs for their Murda Muzik album. Impressed by his production skills and street smarts, Mobb Deep took him under their wing, using his beats on all their subsequent albums. As Alchemist's profile increased, he went on to produce for many of hip hop's most successful and prominent artists, such as Nas, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Ghostface Killah and Snoop Dogg. He has also remixed songs for bands and artists in other genres such as Linkin Park and Morcheeba. Al stayed loyal to his old friends, continuing to produce for Dilated, Cypress Hill, Everlast (formerly of House of Pain) and Crazy Town. He also enjoys producing for lesser-known underground rappers, often giving them some of his best beats. In 2004, 11 years after his rapping career folded, The Alchemist returned with his long-awaited debut album, "1st Infantry." The album yielded the hit single "Hold You Down" (featuring Prodigy, Illa Ghee, and Nina Sky), which hit number ninety-five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2005.
Alchemist was the official tour DJ for Eminem on his 2005 Anger Management 3 Tour, replacing the recently-ousted DJ Green Lantern. However on July 13, 2005, the tour bus carrying Eminem's entourage (including rapper Stat Quo as well as Alchemist) swerved off the road and turned over. Alchemist was treated for broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
The Alchemist is one of the music producers behind the video game Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars released by Rockstar Games. He was also on Tim Westwood TV, when Eminem, Royce Da 5'9" and Mr. Porter freestyled. During an interview with Worldwide Conspiracy Radio, The Alchemist revealed he would be dropping a 2-part project with fellow West Coast producer Oh No entitled Gangrene, the first to be released in July, the second in November, both on Decon. Alchemist was also the DJ for the Eminem set on the BBC1 chat-show Jonathan Ross on June 4, 2010.
Alchemist is Eminem's official DJ, since DJ Green Lantern departed from Shady Records in 2005 because of a dispute related to the feud of 50 Cent and Jadakiss. In 2006, Eminem released a collaboration album with Shady Records called Eminem Presents: The Re-Up. Since the Alchemist is his official DJ, he produced some of the tracks on the mixtape, as well as compiling the album in a mixtape fashion. On December 18, 2013, he was named the runner-up for Producer of the Year by HipHopDX.
Exclusive Vibe
The Alchemist Lyrics
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"You ready to go on that yacht, huh?"
"I mean, it really has everything"
"We dare your jaw not to drop when you see this next mega-yacht"
"I mean, this is that exclusive, intimate vibe
You know, get your groove on, everybody feeling good"
"I mean, it really has everything"
"You think they want me on a yacht? They want me on a yacht?"
"This is a guy who loves to exercise, he loves to sunbathe
He loves to party"
"There's nothing like a boat you could maybe think of, maybe
If you'd like to have a yacht like that"
"I mean, this is that exclusive, intimate vibe
You know, get your groove on, everybody feeling good"
The lyrics to The Alchemist's song "Exclusive Vibe" depict a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle centered around the experience of being on a yacht. The repetition of phrases like "going on the yacht?" and "ready to go on that yacht, huh?" suggests a sense of anticipation and excitement. The mention of the yacht as having "everything" highlights its opulence and the range of amenities it offers.
The lyrics also touch on the exclusivity and intimacy of the experience, emphasizing the desire to create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere. The line "get your groove on, everybody feeling good" alludes to the idea of partying and having a good time on the yacht. Furthermore, the lyrics mention the singer being on the biggest yacht, suggesting a sense of superiority and status.
The overall theme of the song seems to celebrate wealth, indulgence, and the enjoyment of fine things. It portrays the desire to escape to a luxurious environment where one can relax, exercise, sunbathe, and party to their heart's content. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lavish lifestyle centered around the exclusive and intimate ambiance of a yacht.
Line by Line Meaning
Going on the yacht?
Are you planning to go on the yacht?
You ready to go on that yacht, huh?
Are you prepared to embark on that yacht, huh?
I mean, it really has everything
I'm saying, it genuinely possesses all desirable qualities
We dare your jaw not to drop when you see this next mega-yacht
We challenge you to keep your mouth from dropping when you witness this extraordinary mega-yacht
I mean, this is that exclusive, intimate vibe
I'm saying, this represents a unique and personal atmosphere
You know, get your groove on, everybody feeling good
You know, let loose and dance, with everyone experiencing joy
I mean, it really has everything
I'm saying, it genuinely possesses all desirable qualities
You think they want me on a yacht? They want me on a yacht?
Do you think they desire my presence on a yacht? Do they want me on a yacht?
I'm on the biggest one
I'm on the largest yacht
This is a guy who loves to exercise, he loves to sunbathe
This individual enjoys physical activity and basking under the sun
He loves to party
He thoroughly enjoys celebrating and having a good time
There's nothing like a boat you could maybe think of, maybe
There's nothing comparable to a boat you may think of, possibly
If you'd like to have a yacht like that
If you desire to possess a yacht like that
I mean, this is that exclusive, intimate vibe
I'm saying, this represents a unique and personal atmosphere
You know, get your groove on, everybody feeling good
You know, let loose and dance, with everyone experiencing joy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: Alan Daniel Maman, ALAN MAMAN
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