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.
Fuck & Get High
The Alchemist Lyrics
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It's the gorgeous
The luxurious (lala-lala-lala)
FLYGOD himself
Enough about me though
This shit pure, ayo
Ayo, come here, love
My name West, I'm tryna fuck you
BAPE shark heads that wanna swim, yo
I seen that big deck gettin' tint, yo
Your locker ain't got nothin' in it
You already did four, ain't have one visit
We the realest
Ten chains on, eatin' Cha Cha's chicken
Push the '18 Benzo (skrrt)
UFO on the Kenzo
Articulate, flows infinite, drug dealer fit
Bricks of that flip kids, yo
We too up on niggas (we too up on niggas)
My white bitch sniff the coke, rock the furs like Ginger
I remember, top off the Porsche in December (skrrt)
Robbin' niggas for they Starters, we was lil' niggas
G.T. dyno' from nitro
Shot niggas off the pack, made his lights low
Alright though
All I wanna do is fuck and get high (get high)
That's all I wanna do
All I wanna do is fuck and get high (get high)
Lala-lala-lala
All we do is get money and get high (count it up, bitch)
Fuck more bitches (put your fuckin' fingers to work, hahaha, ow)
Look, told that bitch, "Make sure that Cigarillo packed with cookie" (Roll it all)
I got your mind, bitch, they can have your pussy (ah)
She already knew what's up (she know)
From the moment I walked in, she was choosin' up
Bentley, newest truck
Air holes on the TEC, just to cool it up ('kay)
Fuck it, I'm Ronnie Fieg, boost it up (ah)
Gettin' money, baby, I'm movin' up (I'm eatin')
Eight hundred pounds of sour on a movin' truck (okay)
My bitch ass fat and titties is perfect (bad)
I bought her Chanel shit, the pussy was worth it
Love bottles, crocodile Birkin
She let me use the whip so my shooters can lurk in (ooh)
You the truth (uh-huh)
She let me fuck her on the sink in the bathroom at Ruth's
Sucked my soul out, did me greazy
Had my toes curlin' in my Yeezy's, shit
All I wanna do is fuck and get high (get high)
That's all I wanna do
All I wanna do is fuck and get high (get high)
Lala-lala-lala
All we do is get money and get high
Fuck more bitches (fuck more bitches)
In these lyrics to The Alchemist's "Fuck & Get High," we are presented with a vivid and unapologetic portrayal of a lifestyle centered around indulgence, excess, and pleasure. The opening lines set the tone with references to luxury and self-adoration, with FLYGOD himself asserting his presence in a confident and assertive manner. The casual introduction leads us into a narrative of hedonistic pursuits and material abundance, depicted through references to expensive fashion brands like BAPE and Kenzo, lavish experiences like dining on Cha Cha's chicken, and driving luxury vehicles like a '18 Benzo. Amidst the opulence, there are hints of darker themes such as drug dealing and violence, adding a layer of complexity to the portrayal of this extravagant lifestyle.
The lyrics then shift focus to the pursuit of physical pleasure, with explicit references to sexual encounters and drug use. The singer expresses a desire for casual intimacy and intoxication, painting a picture of a carefree existence driven by immediate gratification. The imagery is raunchy and unapologetic, showcasing a disregard for conventional morality and a focus on self-gratification above all else. The references to substance abuse and sexual exploits further reinforce the hedonistic nature of the lifestyle being depicted, with a sense of detachment and disregard for consequences.
As the verses progress, we are presented with a juxtaposition of material wealth and emotional intimacy. The singer describes showering a lover with expensive gifts like Chanel and empowering them with access to luxury goods, all the while maintaining a casual attitude towards their romantic interactions. There is a sense of transactional relationships at play, with love and intimacy commodified alongside material possessions. The explicit descriptions of sexual encounters are contrasted with moments of vulnerability and connection, creating a complex and multifaceted portrayal of human desires and relationships.
The chorus serves as a repetitive mantra of sorts, emphasizing the simplicity and singularity of purpose in this hedonistic lifestyle. The singer's desires are boiled down to their most basic elements: the pursuit of physical pleasure through sex and intoxication, alongside the accumulation of wealth. The repeated refrain of wanting to "fuck and get high" encapsulates the hedonistic ethos of the song, highlighting a hedonistic pursuit of pleasure above all else. Overall, these lyrics offer a raw and unfiltered glimpse into a world of indulgence, excess, and instant gratification, exploring the interplay between material wealth, physical pleasure, and emotional connection in a provocative and unflinching manner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Alan Maman
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