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.
I Hate Everything
The Alchemist Lyrics
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I don't like that (my way)
Been around the world, I'm not impressed
(I'm not impressed)
I've been around the world, I'm not impressed
Three Michelin stars, I'm not impressed
(I'm not impressed)
I'm the food villain (uh, err)
Alchemist (err)
The food villain (err, err)
(Motherfucker, err)
Got me a ride or die bitch like Magic Johnson's wife
I wish my parents named me Constantine (yes)
Found out Johnny got left in a dumpster, it wasn't a shock to me
(Not to me)
(It's unbelievable) (Al, you heard what he just said?)
Uh, I never was on a soccer team (never)
One time, I swear (fuck)
And I ended that quickly (I hate everything)
I ended it quickly
It's the food villain (food villain)
They never let me play
No, I don't want that
Just eat it, just eat it
I tried it (no, you didn't)
It was fire (you did not try it)
Rewind the tape
(You didn't not taste it)
I did
It won't bite you, it's dead
This one
I did, I tried that (you did not)
That was fire right there
It was fire
The song "I Hate Everything" by The Alchemist Feat. Action Bronson is a unique rap piece that reflects the persona of a man who does not like anything in the world. The first verse tells us that the singer is not impressed by anything that he has encountered around the world. He specifically mentions that even three Michelin stars do not impress him, which shows the extent of his disinterest. He claims to be a food villain, which further shows his character. The chorus, "I hate everything," highlights his negative outlook on life.
The second verse talks about the singer's personal experiences. He compares his relationship to that of Magic Johnson and his wife, which suggests that his relationship is strong and unbreakable. However, he goes on to mention that he wishes his name was Constantine, which might imply that he is unhappy with his current identity. He then nonchalantly mentions that someone named Johnny got left in a dumpster, showing his insensitivity towards other people's problems. He further reveals that he was never on a soccer team, but when he did try it once, he quickly ended it. The interlude then states that he was never allowed to play on the team again.
The chorus is repeated again, with the singer reiterating his distaste for everything. The final lines of the song show the singer trying out food that he initially did not want to try but ended up liking (despite arguing with his companion in the song about trying it). The song ends with the chorus again, as the singer repeats his hatred for everything.
Line by Line Meaning
No, I don't want that
I don't desire that
I don't like that (my way)
That is not pleasing to me as I prefer
Been around the world, I'm not impressed
I have traveled to various parts of the world, but they were not impressive to me.
(I'm not impressed)
I am not impressed.
I've been around the world, I'm not impressed
I have been to different countries, but they didn't impress me.
Three Michelin stars, I'm not impressed
Even if a restaurant has a three Michelin star rating, I am not impressed.
(I'm not impressed)
I am not impressed
I hate everything (uh)
I have strong dislike for everything
I'm the food villain (uh, err)
I am known as the bad guy in the food industry
Alchemist (err)
I am the alchemist
The food villain (err, err)
I am the infamous food villain
(Motherfucker, err)
I am a proud motherfucker
Got me a ride or die bitch like Magic Johnson's wife
I have a woman who is loyal to me no matter what, just like Magic Johnson's wife.
I wish my parents named me Constantine (yes)
I would prefer to have been named Constantine
Found out Johnny got left in a dumpster, it wasn't a shock to me
When I heard that Johnny was abandoned in a dumpster, I was not surprised.
(Not to me)
It didn't shock me
(It's unbelievable) (Al, you heard what he just said?)
(It's hard to believe) (Al, did you hear what he said?)
Uh, I never was on a soccer team (never)
I have never played on a soccer team
One time, I swear (fuck)
I tried it once, I swear
And I ended that quickly (I hate everything)
I stopped playing soccer quickly as I have dislike for everything
I ended it quickly
I quit it quickly
It's the food villain (food villain)
I am the food villain
They never let me play
I was never considered for playing
No, I don't want that
I have no interest in that
Just eat it, just eat it
Just consume it, just consume it
I tried it (no, you didn't)
I tasted it (no, you didn't)
It was fire (you did not try it)
It tasted great, even though you never tasted it
Rewind the tape
Go back in time
(You didn't not taste it)
(You never said you didn't taste it)
I did
I did taste it
It won't bite you, it's dead
It is not dangerous, it's already dead
This one
This specific thing
I did, I tried that (you did not)
I did taste it, even if you say I didn't
That was fire right there
That tasted amazing right there
It was fire
It tasted incredible
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Daniel Alan Maman, Ariyan Arslani
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@notyarrs
Things i learned from this song:
1. he doesnt want that.
2. He's the food villain.
3. He wishes his parents named him constantine??
4. he was never on the soccer team? (Not very relevant but okay)
5. One time he swears?? (What was the point of the last line)
6. He ended it quickly. (Noone is forcing you to continue)
7. They never let him play. (No wonder he quit)
8. He didnt eat it. (He ate it)
9. It was fire. (Indeed)
All in all, fire song, we need more, love the beat and love the funny charicature created with the lyrics.
@Atterreams
wish this was 5x longer, fire beat
@MsShakeInBake
Everyone’s on the same page
@usernamehere2124
This song makes you feel like you’ve been given everything, while being robbed at the same time.
@superjr2893
Word
@josue5170
desearía que esto fuera 5 veces más largo, ritmo de fuego
@trenza2566
my awakeat2amass played this in .25 not getting what the comment was saying
@williamthomas8739
This album was definitely a doom tribute....
@MF_YOUTUBE
The song after this is DOOM talking over a beat too lol
@josue5170
Este álbum fue definitivamente un tributo al doom...
@NoSheepTillhell
Yeah this is definitely not an MF Doom tribute you shouldn't say things if you don't know what you're talkin about LOL