The Dayton Family originally formed in the early 1990's. The group consisted of Bootleg ( Ira Dorsey ), Shoestring ( Raheen Peterson ), and Backstabber ( Matt Hinkle ). They decided to name the group after one of Flint's most infamous hustling streets, none other than Dayton Avenue. Immediately after the group's formation they began writing rhymes together, resulting in their first song "Dope Dayton Ave". They teamed up with local producer Steve Pitts and recorded their first full album "What's On My Mind?". It was released locally in 1993, and then again nationally on April 27, 1995. Soon after, they also contributed the song "Stick N' Move", to No Limit's "Down South Hustlers" compilation album, which helped them to gain fans in the American south.
After much touring and word of mouth promotion, TDF had begun to develop quite a reputation in the hardcore "gangsta rap" underground scene, mainly across the MidWest and South. They then entered the studio to create their second album, "F.B.I." (Fuck Being Indicted). The group was now a duo consisting of Bootleg and Shoestring since Backstabber had been arrested on drug charges and sentenced to a ten year prison term between "What's on My Mind?" and "F.B.I.". The album was released on September 24, 1996. It soon went gold and managed to make it's way into the billboard R&B/rap top ten chart in late 1996. But unfortunately, just as the Dayton Family were on their way to mass recognition in the hardcore rap underground, the law intervened. But if this wan't enough hard luck, Bootleg was indicted soon after the release of F.B.I.
All through the remainder of the 90's the group's members, (especially Bootleg) dealt with legal issues and jail time. Amidst this, Bootleg still managed to release his first solo album: "Death Before Dishonesty" on March 23, 1999. Shoestring also released his first solo album, "Representin' Til' the World Ends" this same year. Then in 2001 Bootleg and Shoestring both released their second solo albums "Hated By Many, Loved By Few" (Bootleg) and "Cross Addicted" (Shoestring), also Bootleg's brother Ghetto E released his first solo album "Ghetto Theater" in this same year.
Finally, in 2002 the group released their first LP in five years: "Welcome to the Dopehouse", with the addition of Ghetto E as the third member. The group then waited until July 26, 2005 to release their fourth LP "Family Feud" once again as the duo of Bootleg and Shoestring. The album was well received by fans and featured appearances from Capone, Cormega and Kurupt. Bootleg then proceeded to release his third solo album "The Product" on October 25, 2005. TDF recently released a 9 track EP entitled "Back on Dayton Ave." in April 2006, featuring long time staple of the "Flint Town" rap scene and collaborator, Jake the Flake as the group's third member. The Dayton Family is now signed to U Be U Records based in Saginaw, Michigan.
On July 14th, 2010 it was announced on the official website of the Insane Clown Posse and through all Psychopathic Records outlets that The Dayton Family had been signed to their sub-label, Hatchet House.
Cocaine
The Dayton Family Lyrics
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Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot.
Wouldn't you like to get away?
[Chorus]
Sometimes I wanna go where everybody sells cocaine, the bitches selling coke
And the bitches don't be dames, them bitches smoking dope
I wanna go where you can smoke for free (hey!), and niggas get drunk in the ...
Everybody everybody selling coke boy
Everybody everybody selling coke boy
Everybody everybody selling coke boy
Everybody everybody selling coke boy
[Bootleg]
Everybody everybody growing up it was broke until we got introduced to the coke bought some ... and some Jordans boy that was all she wrote
We started off on the block selling rocks dodging cops
All your killer with the clock and Dayton Ave. was the spot
And we lived and we died by the words that we spoke
So we knew not to speak if they caught us selling dope
My connect he was good has assortments of drugs and the ... they shot boy, they ran numbers out his club
We started be off with a key, bring me back to 183
And if the cooking don't come back I get a shit to you free
I flip that brick money back I'm enjoying my run
A millionaire in the makin by the age of 21
About to buy my sister a salon
Buy my mama a house, buy my brothers new whips and move them both deep in the south
But the feds who at my door for distribution of blow
And now you know why
[Chorus]
[Shoestring]
Cocaine, motherfucking dope game, why the fuck I wanna be life in the fast lane
In the hood with no motherfucking coppers
Playing the music, ain't nobody trying to stop us
Selling crack like it's motherfucking legal
Smoke that weed with my motherfucking people
These bitches fucking everybody when they get drunk
Hey throw your pussy in the air so we can get krunk
I never smoke for free too much of fucking g
I get drunk and go insane like a killer bee
I wanna take your to a place where there ain't racists
Cocaine residue still on their faces
On the tip of their nose, on the tip of their toes
On the tip of the fact the bitches everybody froze
I heard about it, now be about it that's for show
I never be but I'm go
[Chorus]
[Backstabber]
Hey ha it's feeling cocaine dope boy and I won't change
Ruby and professor they brought me to talk the dope game
Sink clogged up waiting on the drain
Can't feel my face I think I blew out my brains
Head shots head shots I residing in bedrock Imma run in town even if I get my leg shot
Kush got me paranoid, I thought I heard the feds come
Pitching for the coke backyard full of dead cops
I got a white girl, she like that white girl
Sick, bring a bucket and a both cause I might hurl
Ku Klux now I would prefer to live in a white world
(you might be, might be) but no i ain't not predigest
Hate pussy niggas but I'm fucking with the Mexicans
10 inches of snow I'm on the sidewalk shoveling
I wanna go where everybody trafficking and peddling
The mafia is black and big meats is the president
[Chorus]
The song "Cocaine" by The Dayton Family paints a vivid picture of the drug game and the lifestyle it brings. The opening lines are taken from the theme song of the TV show Cheers and discuss how difficult it can be to succeed in the world. The chorus is a call to escape from reality and find a place where drugs are prevalent and plentiful. The first verse, by Bootleg, describes growing up poor and resorting to a life of selling drugs to make ends meet. He shares how he progressed, from starting out selling rocks to eventually buying his family lavish gifts before being caught by the feds. The second verse, by Shoestring, touches on the appeal of the drug game, where selling crack is a common occurrence and drugs are consumed freely. He expresses a desire for a place free of racism, where cocaine residue is still prevalent. Finally, Backstabber's verse talks about the darker side of the drug trade, with mentions of dead cops and the mafia. He shares how he has become paranoid, but still desires to be a part of the drug game and its lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got.
Life is hard and requires much effort and sacrifice.
Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot.
It would be nice to escape from the realities of life.
Wouldn't you like to get away?
Don't you want to leave all of this behind?
Sometimes I wanna go where everybody sells cocaine, the bitches selling coke
There are times when I desire to be in a place where everyone is a part of the drug trade, even women selling drugs.
And the bitches don't be dames, them bitches smoking dope
The women are not the innocent type; they participate in drug usage as well.
I wanna go where you can smoke for free (hey!), and niggas get drunk in the ...
I desire to be in an environment where smoking is free, and there are people around getting drunk.
Everybody everybody selling coke boy
Everyone, including young boys, is selling cocaine.
Everybody everybody growing up it was broke until we got introduced to the coke bought some ... and some Jordans boy that was all she wrote
Growing up, everyone was impoverished until they started selling cocaine and made enough money to buy fancy shoes and clothing.
We started off on the block selling rocks dodging cops
We began selling crack on the streets, trying to avoid the police.
All your killer with the clock and Dayton Ave. was the spot
The gangsters with firearms and experience controlled our area, and Dayton Avenue was their base.
And we lived and we died by the words that we spoke
Our lives and deaths were determined by what we said and did in the drug trade.
So we knew not to speak if they caught us selling dope
We understood not to speak if we were caught selling drugs.
My connect he was good has assortments of drugs and the ... they shot boy, they ran numbers out his club
My connection was excellent, had a variety of narcotics on hand, but the police still raided and shut down his club.
I flip that brick money back I'm enjoying my run
I made a profit selling drugs and am enjoying my financial success.
About to buy my sister a salon
Buy my mama a house, buy my brothers new whips and move them both deep in the south
I wanted to purchase a hair salon for my sister, a house for my mother, and a new car for my brothers, as well as move them all to a southern state.
But the feds who at my door for distribution of blow
However, the government was after me for cocaine distribution.
Cocaine, motherfucking dope game, why the fuck I wanna be life in the fast lane
Cocaine is a very addictive and dangerous game, so why do I desire to live such a fast-paced life?
Hey throw your pussy in the air so we can get krunk
Women are arousing and should dance to bring excitement to the party.
I never smoke for free too much of fucking g
I get drunk and go insane like a killer bee
I never smoke marijuana for free since it is too expensive. When I get drunk, I act like a killer bee, becoming wild and uncontrollable.
I wanna take your to a place where there ain't racists
Cocaine residue still on their faces
I desire to go somewhere free of bigotry and other forms of prejudice. Cocaine usage is rampant among them.
I heard about it, now be about it that's for show
I am aware of the cocaine culture and want to be a part of it.
Ku Klux now I would prefer to live in a white world
(you might be, might be) but no i ain't not predigest
While I would like to exist in a world shaped by the Ku Klux Klan, I do not have any racial bias.
The mafia is black and big meats is the president
In this realm, black people dominate the mafia underground, and Big Meats is the leader.
Contributed by Eli P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@feelsodedncide
Still...a... banger 2023. Thank you
@GreenMedicine1
These guys have always been some of my favorites, I can't believe how much they've been overlooked. Some of the only ones that never went soft at ALL.
@jeremynmelissawallen9542
Legit
@michaelbarnes8860
They were overlooked because they kept it to real...
@youngmcJJ
@@michaelbarnes8860 and they still keep it real
@garrettromer8499
Still partying in Flint doing the yeyo
@johnoluoch5107
Kkk
@Wicked.Ghost.369
2024 still playing this track. ❤
@jonathonsampson9730
Summer 2023 jam!! This song got me in trouble back 2012 in school 😂
@shawnsheeley8225
2020 still jamming. Seen them in GR, MI back around 2010-11