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.
Ride Out
The Alchemist Lyrics
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This is so gangsta, OGGG
(We ride out) R-ID-E, we O-U T
This is so gangsta, OGGG
This is so gangsta, OGGG (We ride out)
This is off of the meters
This is off the chain al cook up the dope
We just bring ‘em the flame
And just bring ‘em the pain
Cocked back, ready to aim (OGGG)
Yo, yeah, we rock and we roll
Yeah, we chop up the soul
Rappers need some of the dope
So they cop and they blow
But do I get the dough? You already know
(This is so gangsta, OGGG)
Yeah, we still runnin’ the streets
Don’t fuck with a beast
Always roll with a fleet
Always roll with a piece you act up, yeah
These bullets is hotter than grease
When that Mac release (OGGG)
Yo, you looking for a wife
All my bitches are nymphos
Your CD’s a Frisbee
Throw your shit out the window
But bang your instrumental, yo
It’s a fuckin’ rental
(This is so gangsta, OGGG)
(We ride out) R-ID-E, we O-U T
This is so gangsta, OGGG
This is so gangsta, OGGG
(We ride out) R-ID-E, we O-U T
This is so gangsta, OGGG
This is so gangsta, OGGG
Yo, it’s simple, me and Al is the truth when
We hop in the booth
They say he’s Charlie Manson
Then I’m Rae Carruth
Ain’t shit pretty and cute, nigga
Just give me the loot
Cock it off, spray and shoot
(This is so gangsta, OGGG)
Up in the studio, we gettin’ blown
We don’t pick up the phone
At the sound of the tone
Leave me the fuck alone
(For the fifth degree
Hang up after the tone)
(This is so gangsta, OGGG)
Yes sir, I’m that nigga for life
Fucking bitches and dykes
Copping Bentleys and ice
See me rolling the dice
See me rolling shiest, you piff
Y’all paying the price
(This is so gangsta, OGGG)
Don’t have to sell you nothin’
My work is handled for me
Don’t have to you nothin’
It’s self-explanatory
I ain’t afraid of nothin’
Stay out my category
(This is so gangsta, OGGG)
(We ride out) R-ID-E, we O-U T
This is so gangsta, OGGG
This is so gangsta, OGGG
(We ride out) R-ID-E, we O-U T
This is so gangsta, OGGG
This is so gangsta, OGGG (We ride out)
(We ride out) this is so gangsta, OGGG
(We ride out) this is so gangsta, OGGG
The lyrics to "Ride Out" by The Alchemist express a strong sense of gangsta identity and pride. The repeated phrase "This is so gangsta, OGGG" emphasizes the authenticity and intensity of the lifestyle being portrayed in the song. The first verse suggests that the main focus is on the illicit drug trade, with references to cooking up dope and bringing the cocaine. The mention of bringing the flame and the pain suggests a willingness to engage in violence to protect their territory. The lyrics also mention the need to acquire money, indicating that the gangsta lifestyle is driven by financial gain.
The second verse continues to emphasize the gangsta persona, with references to running the streets, not messing with a beast, and always being armed. The lyrics suggest a rejection of mainstream expectations and a preference for a wild and dangerous lifestyle. The lyrics also contain misogynistic elements, objectifying women as nymphos and referring to them as "bitches." The final verse reinforces the idea of the gangsta lifestyle as both lucrative and fearless, with references to acquiring wealth, enjoying luxury items like Bentleys and ice, and taking risks.
Overall, "Ride Out" portrays a brash and unapologetic gangsta identity, celebrating the criminal elements and violence associated with that lifestyle. It presents a strong sense of rebellion and disregard for societal norms, focusing instead on power, money, and the adrenaline rush of living on the edge.
Line by Line Meaning
R-ID-E, we O-U T this is so gangsta, OGGG
We ride out, spelling it out for you, because this is so gangsta, OGGG
This is off of the meters
This is beyond amazing
This is off the chain al cook up the dope
This is incredible, Al the producer creates the addictive music
I’ma bring him the ‘caine
I'll deliver the cocaine to him
We just bring ‘em the flame
We bring the fire, the energy
And just bring ‘em the pain
And we bring the suffering, the intensity
Cocked back, ready to aim (OGGG)
Armed and prepared to attack (OGGG represents gun sounds)
Yeah, we rock and we roll
Yeah, we excel and enjoy ourselves
Yeah, we chop up the soul
Yeah, we skillfully sample and manipulate the soulful music
Rappers need some of the dope
Other rappers crave our talent and style
So they cop and they blow
So they purchase and consume it
But do I get the dough? You already know
But do I get the money? Of course, you already know
Yeah, we still runnin’ the streets
Yeah, we continue to dominate the music scene
Don’t fuck with a beast
Don't mess with us, we're dangerous
Always roll with a fleet
Always surrounded by a group of loyal followers
Always roll with a piece you act up, yeah
Always carry a weapon in case you cause trouble, yeah
These bullets is hotter than grease
These bullets are extremely dangerous
When that Mac release (OGGG)
When the Mac-10 gun is fired (OGGG represents gun sounds)
You looking for a wife
Are you looking for a committed relationship
All my bitches are nymphos
All the women I'm involved with have intense sexual desires
Your CD’s a Frisbee
Your music is worthless, like a Frisbee
Throw your shit out the window
Throw your music out, it's garbage
But bang your instrumental, yo
But still appreciate the beat in your music, yo
It’s a fuckin’ rental
It's temporary, it doesn't truly belong to you
Yo, it’s simple, me and Al is the truth when
Yo, it's straightforward, me and Al are the real deal when it comes to music
We hop in the booth
We enter the recording studio
They say he’s Charlie Manson
Some people perceive me as a dangerous figure like Charlie Manson
Then I’m Rae Carruth
Then I'm like Rae Carruth, a former NFL player who was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder
Ain’t shit pretty and cute, nigga
Nothing about me is attractive or adorable, dude
Just give me the loot
Just give me the money
Cock it off, spray and shoot
Pull the trigger, unleash a barrage of bullets
Up in the studio, we gettin’ blown
In the recording studio, we're getting high
We don’t pick up the phone
We don't answer calls
At the sound of the tone
When the voicemail beeps
Leave me the fuck alone
Leave me alone, damn it
(For the fifth degree
(To the highest level of intensity
Hang up after the tone)
End the call after the voicemail beep)
Yes sir, I’m that nigga for life
Yes sir, I'm that dominant figure for life
Fucking bitches and dykes
Having sex with women and lesbians
Copping Bentleys and ice
Buying luxury cars and expensive jewelry
See me rolling the dice
Witness me taking risks
See me rolling shiest, you piff
See me rolling secretly, you clueless person
Y’all paying the price
You all are facing the consequences
Don’t have to sell you nothin’
I don't have to convince you of anything
My work is handled for me
Others take care of my business
Don’t have to you nothin’
Don't have to explain anything to you
It’s self-explanatory
It's clear and obvious
I ain’t afraid of nothin’
I'm not scared of anything
Stay out my category
Don't try to compete with me in my realm
(We ride out) R-ID-E, we O-U T
(We ride out) Spelling it out for you, we're out here
This is so gangsta, OGGG
This is extremely street, OGGG (gun sounds)
(We ride out) R-ID-E, we O-U T
(We ride out) Spelling it out for you, we're out here
This is so gangsta, OGGG
This is extremely street, OGGG (gun sounds)
This is so gangsta, OGGG (We ride out)
This is extremely street, OGGG (gun sounds) as we ride out
(We ride out) R-ID-E, we O-U T
(We ride out) Spelling it out for you, we're out here
This is so gangsta, OGGG
This is extremely street, OGGG (gun sounds)
This is so gangsta, OGGG (We ride out)
This is extremely street, OGGG (gun sounds) as we ride out
(We ride out) this is so gangsta, OGGG
(We ride out) this is extremely street, OGGG (gun sounds)
(We ride out) this is so gangsta, OGGG
(We ride out) this is extremely street, OGGG (gun sounds)
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TurtleJuce
This song hits hard
TheMAnimal617
He actually has some talent for voice acting.
Nathaniel Lowry
TheMAnimal617 What you mean by that??
Seth Grace
want an INSTRUMENTAL VERSION 🔥
Chris Vargas
I heard this instrumental on a J.Armz mixtape and never remembered what it was called. Found it!
Ray Steez
I still have this album in CD..lol
Ill El-Zorro
Love Agallah.
OfficialAkbar
classic
Mohammed Bin Rashed
O. G. G. G.
Daren Godfrey
mii