After House of Krazees disbanded due to internal problems involving money, The ROC decided to take his music in a new direction. He gathered up a few friends/local rappers and created a group called The Howse, they're style was still wicked but very different from the eerie tales of HOK. The Howse consisted of Mr. Vitology (AKA Armageddon), The Beast & The Black Widow. They only released a handful of samplers and a full length album called "Esohpromatem" (Metamorphose Backwards). Rumor has it there is an unreleased Howse album out there, but untill there is proof we will never know. The Beast is currently Morpheus of The Indigenous Tribe & The Black Widow is now known as Mizz Korona (she has been around the detroit rap scene for a grip with a bunch of different names, she was also the woman in the parking lot rapping in 8 Mile). The Howse split up for unknown reasons.
The ROC linked up Skrapz, they knew each back in the day from the 2 Krazie Devils project (he was "Crazie" in 2KD). ROC changed his name to Sol and The House of Krazees were reborn. What better way to reintroduce The House of Krazees into the bloodstream of the detroit wicked scene than a sequel to the most well known of the original HOK albums? They began work on Season of The Pumpkin 2 in 1999. Due to problems in the pressing of the album and just straight up not wanting to be rushed the album could not come out on Halloween as planned. They decided to change the name of the album to "The Night They Kame Home" because quite frankly December is not The Season of The Pumpkin. Interesting little fact, the way that Madness & Prozak (Bedlam) met is threw HOK. Madness was the hype man for HOK during the TNTKH shows (running around the stage crazy with a chainsaw) and Prozak was a body guard for them. After this they were planning another album when something happend and they felt they had had enough of Walter's antics. They also had decided that they needed a direction change, something new. So they jumped ship and became HaLFBrEEd.
Virus Independent was created as the new venue for HaLFBrEEd. They also signed Bedlam & F.R.eeze (an old friend of skrapz who was in the group "Demigodz" with his brother Seziure) to the lable. The first sampler was sent out in late 99' to members of the Virus Indy fan club "The Plague." It contained an intro, an outro, "Locked In Bedlam" by Bedlam & "In Our Blood" by HaLFBrEEd. HaLFBrEEd released there first album, which was originally only supposed to be a Maxi Single "Serial Killaz." The album was also re-issued with a new intro in 2000. After doing "Serial Killaz" they got an offer from Siccmade Muzic (which if you don't know is Brotha Lynch Hung's lable who is a nationwide distributed artist, so this meant big things). They dropped "KontamiNATION" on Siccmade and were even featured on the soundtrack of Brotha Lynch Hung's movie "Now Eat!" After realizing that the lable wasnt really doing anything promotion wise or distribution wise for them, they dropped off Siccmade. They wanted to give the old school fans some of that real HaLFBrEEd evilness for halloween and Rage of The Plague was born. Sadly this short EP would turn out to be the last real HaLFBrEEd album. I'm not really sure what happend after Rage of The Plague, but things took a not so wicked turn.
Add F.R.eeze & Subtract the Wickedness to/from HaLFBrEEd and you have the Level Jumpers. Level Jumper were born as a bonus track (Introduction) on F.R.eeze's "The Raw Album." On F.R.'s album they come raw and pretty hard. They since then have changed the approach somewhat, and they dropped 2 samplers to show the fans what it would really be like. It was alot more experimental, and "purified." That's there style Purified Hip Hop. Sol didn't really do much rapping on Level Jumpers first release "Simply Complx" but he did produce it in its entirety. Around the time "Simply Complx" dropped Sol dropped his first solo in quite some time under the name Sol46. "Wormholes" had a very futuristic feel to it, its quite the listen. Fast forward a year or so and it was time for LJ to drop a new album. They didn't feel it was time for an all new Level Jumpers album, so they took a bunch of the pre-simply complx tracks and threw on a few new ones aswell and boom "The Red Pyramid" was concieved. I believe LJ started with a gimmick about some sort of Secret Society, because its mentioned all over The Red Pyramid, but who knows. Sol rapped alot more on " The Red Pyramid."
Back to HaLFBrEEd for a second, pretty soon after The Red Pyramid dropped a few unreleased/unfinished HaLFBrEEd tracks surfaced and were floating aroung the internet all shitty ass quality on a bootlegg album called "Killaz of The World." I'm pretty sure when Sol & Skrapz they were pretty mad, but they saw an opportunity to end HaLFBrEEd once and for all. They dropped "The End" in 2002. It was a sort of best of album, but with a bunch of rare/unreleased and alternate cuts. There are alternate versions of "Die Girl", "Critical Impact" and there is wicked ass alternate of "The Gallery" (which I personally think would of fit on Rage of The Plague alot fuckin' better than that hip hop version). The first run of "The End" had a misprinted tracklisting (due to all tracks not being able to fit on the cd itself). The actual album only has 17 tracks, the back says 20 (Kaoz, Disray & HaLFBrEEd were taken off because they are on "KontamiNATION" which is still in print via Siccmade Muzic).
This brings us to basically the present. The fans of Virus Independent have been wanting Skrapz & F.R.eeze to do solo's again for awhile now. They both decide its time to deliever, Skrapz begin's work on "The 12 Step Program" his first solo ever. F.R.eeze has had a sequel to "The Raw Album..." recorded 10 times over now, but his attempt at a solo evolves when he meets 3 local DJ's who are up and coming. Mr. Pickles, Picture Tone & Second Hand. F.R.eeze changes his name to "Dialtone" for the group project and "The Formless Figures" are formed. They release a self titled album (with features from both Sol & Skrapz). F.R. is supposedly going to finally release "The Raw Album...Leslie Swisher" and he is working on a brand new solo as "DialTone" called "A Four Track Mind." The Formless Figures crew have alot going on actually, the DJ's (with the ocasional help from DialTone) are working on two mostly instrumental albums called "Cosmic Handshakes...As The Mood Sways" & "Cosmic Handshakes...The Sinking Ship" and DialTone is also writing a book entitled "His Name Is Arthur..."
Sol on the other hand has since left Virus Indy and has gone back to that ole wicked shit. The ROC was reborn when Twiztid asked him to join them on "The Green Book Tour" and since then ROC has been at both of Twiztid's Fright Fest's. HOK has played sets at both of them. It's almost like the old days again. At Fright Fest 04' The ROC dropped his newest album a collection of unreleased shit/left over tracks from 95 to 03. "Bits & Pieces Vol. 1" was originally only intended for the collectors but that shit is selling like a hotcakes! ROC is currently working on a full length solo called "Oh Hell No."
I'm Here
The R.O.C. Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I Rise Cause I Can't Die
Spit It Like My Brains Fried
T. H. E. R. O. C. Here for the First Time
The War Has Just Begun in this World of Pain
So Many People Pass Me By Like I'm a Human Stain
But Thats Ok For Now, Ima Get My Shit Together
I Know you Frustrated but Fuck Yo Insults
That Shit Won't Drag Me Down or Knock Me Off My Course.
But See, You Don't and Thats No Sweat Off These
I Got the Skills to Flex Without You, You Ain't Listening to Me
You Better Clear it Out, Cause Im Outta Control
I know Your Rules, Ima Break 'Em, Then Invent My Own.
Chorus:
I'm Here, Hey You know What
I Hear them Saying, Damn He Showed Up
I'm Here, Damn Right Thats my Piece
T-H-E-R-O-C.
I'm Getting Closer and Closer, Thoughts they Flat Like Sofa's.
Get them Sex and Money Orders, Im about to Show Ya.
How I Simply Get Down, No Dance Moves Included
All Who Booed it, Now Look and Say Yes We Blew It,
But Still I Will Them in and Reel Them In
Reveal The Skill to Back 'Em Down and Shaquil to Win
The Object is Simple, Effect all The Cause The R.O.C. is Finally Here
You Can Hold the Applause, Mutha Fuckas they Awful
Hate to Love You Some More Love to Hate You
To Stretch back Like You Always Make More
Im Sick of It, My Head About to Explode
Quick, To Late to Run for Shelter Because Im Taking You With Me
Chorus:
I'm Here, Hey You know What
I Hear them Saying, Damn He Showed Up
I'm Here, Damn Right Thats my Piece
T-H-E-R-O-C.
Day 1: Big Father Hightop & The R.O.C.
Day 2: I Brought the heat With House of Krazees
Day 3: The Howse Lyrically Dig The Shit Out
Day 4: HaLFBrEEd We Unleashed and Bounce
Day 5: Level Jumpers Got It In a New Song
Day 6: Brian Jones Sittin All Alone
Now Fast Forward a Bit To the Present Day and Time ??????? To Capture Mine
But Now im Focused Swarming the Scene Like Locust
Some Promotion Need R.O.C. Intersex on Motions
The Place, The World on Alerts That I Ain't Gonna Die
To Every Man, Woman & Child Know I Arived
Chorus:
I'm Here, Hey You know What
I Hear them Saying, Damn He Showed Up
I'm Here, Damn Right Thats my Piece
T-H-E-R-O-C. (x2)
The lyrics of The R.O.C.'s "I'm Here" are about rising up and making one's presence known despite the obstacles faced. The song encourages listeners to focus on their goals and not be deterred by those who do not believe in them. The rapper asserts that he has unique abilities that allow him to succeed on his own, without the approval or support of others.
The lines "The war has just begun in this world of pain / So many people pass me by like I'm a human stain," speak to the struggles and hardships faced when trying to achieve success. However, the rapper is determined and confident in his abilities, as expressed in lines like "I know your rules, Ima break 'em, then invent my own." The chorus reiterates this sentiment, declaring that the rapper has arrived and is ready to take on the world.
Throughout the song, The R.O.C. emphasizes that he is unique and has his own style, as evidenced in lines like "T-H-E-R-O-C. Here for the first time." He also mentions his history and experience in the industry, referencing previous groups and collaborations. Overall, "I'm Here" is a rallying cry for those pursuing their dreams and refusing to be held back by others.
Line by Line Meaning
I Rise Cause I Can't Die
I'm unstoppable and relentless, I'll keep pushing ahead no matter what obstacles come my way.
Spit It Like My Brains Fried
My rap game is full of energy and intensity, almost like my brain is on fire.
T. H. E. R. O. C. Here for the First Time
I'm here to make my mark and stand out from everyone else in the rap game.
The War Has Just Begun in this World of Pain
Life is tough and full of struggles, but I'm ready to fight and conquer it all.
So Many People Pass Me By Like I'm a Human Stain
People often ignore me or underestimate me, but I won't let their negativity bring me down.
But Thats Ok For Now, Ima Get My Shit Together
Despite setbacks and obstacles, I'm determined to work hard and improve myself.
Ima Show the Whole Planet That it Don't Get No Better
I'm going to make a name for myself and show the world what I'm capable of, regardless of the challenges.
I Know you Frustrated but Fuck Yo Insults
I'm aware that people may doubt or criticize me, but I won't let their negativity affect me or hold me back.
That Shit Won't Drag Me Down or Knock Me Off My Course.
I'm resilient and determined to stay on track despite any obstacles or negativity I face.
But See, You Don't and Thats No Sweat Off These
Your doubts and negativity don't bother me, I'm focused on my own goals and growth.
I Got the Skills to Flex Without You, You Ain't Listening to Me
I have the talent and drive to succeed without anyone else's approval or support.
You Better Clear it Out, Cause Im Outta Control
I'm on fire and unstoppable, ready to make my mark and take over the rap world.
I know Your Rules, Ima Break 'Em, Then Invent My Own.
I'm going to break the traditional rules of the rap game and create my own path to success and recognition.
I'm Getting Closer and Closer, Thoughts they Flat Like Sofa's.
I'm focused and relentless, getting closer to my goals every day while keeping a clear mind and sense of purpose.
Get them Sex and Money Orders, Im about to Show Ya.
I'm ready to achieve success and recognition in the rap game, and I'm not afraid to flaunt it.
How I Simply Get Down, No Dance Moves Included.
My rap game is raw, authentic and true to who I am as an artist. No gimmicks, just pure talent and motivation.
All Who Booed it, Now Look and Say Yes We Blew It,
Those who doubted me or underestimated me are now realizing their mistake, as I achieve success and recognition in the rap game.
But Still I Will Them in and Reel Them In
I'm confident in my talent and drive, and I'm able to win over even my biggest skeptics and doubters.
Reveal The Skill to Back 'Em Down and Shaquil to Win
I have the talent and drive to come out on top, even against the toughest competition.
The Object is Simple, Effect all The Cause The R.O.C. is Finally Here
I'm here to make a name for myself and effect positive change in the rap game.
You Can Hold the Applause, Mutha Fuckas they Awful
I don't need anyone else's approval or recognition, as I'm confident in my own talent and potential.
Hate to Love You Some More Love to Hate You
I may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I'm determined to stand out and make my mark in the rap game regardless.
To Stretch back Like You Always Make More
I won't let anyone or anything hold me back from achieving success and recognition in the rap game.
Im Sick of It, My Head About to Explode
I'm done with the doubters and negativity, and I'm ready to make my mark in the rap game once and for all.
Quick, To Late to Run for Shelter Because Im Taking You With Me
There's no escaping my talent, drive and determination - I'm going to be a force to be reckoned with in the rap game.
Day 1: Big Father Hightop & The R.O.C.
My journey in the rap game started with collaborations with other artists, such as Big Father Hightop.
Day 2: I Brought the heat With House of Krazees
I continued to build my reputation and talent through collaborations with other artists, such as House of Krazees.
Day 3: The Howse Lyrically Dig The Shit Out
I continued to hone my talent and lyricism, eventually taking on the rap world with ferocity and intensity.
Day 4: HaLFBrEEd We Unleashed and Bounce
I began to make a name for myself as a solo artist, unleashing my full potential and talent on the rap world.
Day 5: Level Jumpers Got It In a New Song
I continued to experiment and innovate with my art, breaking new ground and pushing the boundaries of the rap game.
Day 6: Brian Jones Sittin All Alone
I took some time to reflect on my journey and accomplishments as a rap artist, taking a moment to appreciate my success and hard work so far.
Now Fast Forward a Bit To the Present Day and Time, To Capture Mine
I'm ready to take on the rap game once again, with even more talent, drive and determination than ever before.
But Now im Focused Swarming the Scene Like Locust
I'm a force to be reckoned with in the rap game, swarming the scene with intensity, energy and talent.
Some Promotion Need R.O.C. Intersex on Motions
I'm ready to take my talent and promotion to the next level, breaking new ground and pushing the boundaries of the rap game once again.
The Place, The World on Alerts That I Ain't Gonna Die
I'm here to stay and thrive in the rap game, no matter what obstacles or challenges come my way.
To Every Man, Woman & Child Know I Arived
I'm here to make my mark, impact the world and show everyone what I'm capable of as a rap artist.
Contributed by Zoe J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.