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."
Not Like This
The R.O.C. Lyrics
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You won't see my pain
Off White sneaks
You won't see a stain
250 for the the jeans
And them bitches plain
You want to drip like me
You need a piece of change
Like I'm
Trying to
Keep the commandments
Had to fix myself just
Because I was damaged
Since I got knowledge
Of myself
You should panic
Because when I serve God
Watch me take over this planet
In this Hellcat
Feel like Christ in a chariot
I need me a wife
With a spirit just like Harriet
I need me a wife
With a drive like Madame C J
If she not submissive
Then you know
She can not be bae
No she can't be fast
Like the cars on the E way
Got to have class
Go to do whatever C Say
I move in silence
I don't run my mouth
You ain't a man
If you don't run your house
Out of office sneaks
Yeah I bought that for my chick
I love
My babymother
Then again
Fuck that bitch
She hate me
Because her mom
And her dad
He ain't shit
I'm nothing like him
He a mother fucking wimp
Fuck them dyke bitches
They abomination
Like some shrimp
If you wife my babymother
You a mother fucking simp
How can you
Be with a women
That don't
Let the father see his kids
She might do that to you
If you give her ass a inch
Been through some shit
But I'm blessed
I can tell a story
With these scars in flesh
Fuck having sex
Out here chasing checks
Tell Brianna
I'm a broke rapper
With some ETF's
If she don't know what that shit is
Tell that bitch she better check
Better do her research
Before she come me first
Too much dick sucking
Think they knees hurt
Thinking you fucking with me
You must be on three perks
Or on some cheap work
Pray I'll leave earth
But they can suck a dick
And they can eat dirt
Ain't have a hair cut in months
They say I'm looking rough
When you look at
My bank account
You going to be like what the fuck
I said I'm trying to get my m's up
Want that track hawk
Want that Benz truck
That's why I got the game
Hemmed up
Nigga
That's why I got the game Hemmed up
Cartier frames
You won't see the pain
Off White sneaks
You won't see a stain
The lyrics of "Not Like This" by The R.O.C. touch upon themes of materialism, personal growth, relationships, and the struggles faced by the artist. The opening lines emphasize the expensive wardrobe items, Cartier frames and Off White sneakers, symbolizing wealth and prestige. However, these superficial luxuries hide the pain and struggles that the artist experiences, portraying a discrepancy between appearance and reality.
The lyrics also highlight the artist's desire for change and self-improvement through references to Fear of God clothing and the need to "keep the commandments." This suggests a desire to live a righteous and disciplined life, trying to fix oneself after experiencing damage or hardship. The artist mentions gaining knowledge about themselves, which instills a sense of power and urgency to take control of their life and make a significant impact in the world.
The lyrics also touch upon the artist's aspirations for a partner. They desire a woman with a spirit like Harriet Tubman, a historical figure known for her courage and determination during times of adversity. This highlights the artist's longing for a partner who possesses similar qualities, like drive and submission. The lyrics express disdain towards a former partner, emphasizing the importance of finding someone who allows the father to be present in their children's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Cartier frames
I wear expensive Cartier frames to hide my pain
You won't see my pain
My pain is not visible on the surface
Off White sneaks
Even if I wear expensive Off White sneakers, you won't see any stains
You won't see a stain
There are no visible marks or blemishes on my sneakers
250 for the the jeans
I spend a significant amount, $250, on my plain jeans
And them bitches plain
Despite their plain appearance, I still spend a lot on those jeans
You want to drip like me
If you desire to have the same style as me
You need a piece of change
You must possess a significant amount of money
Rocking Fear of God
I wear Fear of God clothing brand
Like I'm
In a way that resembles
Trying to
Making an effort to
Keep the commandments
Uphold moral laws and principles
Had to fix myself just
I had to work on myself solely
Because I was damaged
Due to my own personal flaws and experiences
Since I got knowledge
Since I gained self-awareness and understanding
Of myself
About my own identity and worth
You should panic
It would be wise for you to feel fearful or anxious
Because when I serve God
When I am devoted to my spiritual beliefs
Watch me take over this planet
Witness my dominance and influence in this world
In this Hellcat
When driving a powerful, fast car
Feel like Christ in a chariot
I feel as triumphant and significant as Christ riding in a chariot
I need me a wife
I desire a wife for myself
With a spirit just like Harriet
Someone who possesses the same determination and strength as Harriet Tubman
I need me a wife
I am seeking a wife
With a drive like Madame C J
Someone who has the same ambition and motivation as Madame C.J. Walker
If she not submissive
If she is not willing to comply or obedient
Then you know
In that case, it is clear
She can not be bae
She cannot be my partner or significant other
No she can't be fast
She cannot be someone who rushes recklessly
Like the cars on the E way
Similar to the speeding cars on the expressway
Got to have class
She must possess elegance and sophistication
Go to do whatever C Say
She needs to adapt and follow my instructions
I move in silence
I act discreetly and avoid drawing attention
I don't run my mouth
I do not speak unnecessarily or boast
You ain't a man
If you cannot take charge or have control
If you don't run your house
If you cannot effectively manage your household
Out of office sneaks
I purchased those sneakers as a gift for my partner
Yeah I bought that for my chick
I acquired those shoes specifically for my significant other
I love
There are affectionate feelings within me
My babymother
The mother of my child
Then again
However, on the other hand
Fuck that bitch
I have intense dislike or anger toward her
She hate me
She harbors strong negative feelings toward me
Because her mom
Due to her mother's influence
And her dad
And her father's behavior
He ain't shit
Her father is insignificant or worthless
I'm nothing like him
I am completely different from him
He a mother fucking wimp
He is a weak and cowardly person
Fuck them dyke bitches
I hold contempt toward those lesbian women
They abomination
I consider them to be morally wrong or sinful
Like some shrimp
Similar to how shrimp are considered detestable by some
If you wife my babymother
If you choose to marry the mother of my child
You a mother fucking simp
You are a foolish and weak individual
How can you
I question your ability or judgment
Be with a women
Choose to be in a relationship with a woman
That don't
Who does not
Let the father see his kids
Allow the father to have access or visitation rights with their children
She might do that to you
She could potentially treat you the same way
If you give her ass a inch
If you make even a small mistake or show weakness
Been through some shit
I have experienced challenging and difficult situations
But I'm blessed
Despite that, I consider myself fortunate
I can tell a story
I have the ability to share a compelling narrative
With these scars in flesh
Using the visible scars on my body as evidence
Fuck having sex
I have no interest in casual sexual encounters
Out here chasing checks
Instead, I focus on pursuing financial success
Tell Brianna
Inform someone named Brianna
I'm a broke rapper
I am an aspiring rapper with limited financial resources
With some ETF's
However, I do possess some Exchange Traded Funds
If she don't know what that shit is
If she is unaware of the meaning of ETFs
Tell that bitch she better check
Advise her to educate herself on the subject
Better do her research
She should conduct thorough investigations and study
Before she come me first
Before she approaches or prioritizes me
Too much dick sucking
There are individuals who excessively flatter or seek favors from others
Think they knees hurt
They believe their knees ache from the act of kneeling
Thinking you fucking with me
Believing that you are on the same level as me
You must be on three perks
You must be under the influence of drugs named 'perks'
Or on some cheap work
Or affected by low-quality narcotics
Pray I'll leave earth
Some individuals hope for my demise
But they can suck a dick
However, they should engage in oral sex instead
And they can eat dirt
They can consume and swallow soil
Ain't have a hair cut in months
I have not had a haircut for several months
They say I'm looking rough
People comment that my appearance is untidy or disheveled
When you look at
If you examine
My bank account
The balance in my financial account
You going to be like what the fuck
You will be extremely surprised or shocked
I said I'm trying to get my m's up
I am actively working to increase my millions of dollars
Want that track hawk
I desire a Trackhawk, a specific car model
Want that Benz truck
I have a strong desire for a Mercedes-Benz truck
That's why I got the game
That's the reason I have the game figured out
Hemmed up
I have complete control or dominance over it
Nigga
A colloquial term used to address a person
That's why I got the game Hemmed up
I have successfully gained full control over the game
Cartier frames
Even if I wear Cartier frames, my pain remains hidden
You won't see the pain
The pain I feel is not observable by others
Off White sneaks
Wearing Off White sneakers won't reveal any stains
You won't see a stain
There are no traces or marks on my sneakers
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christopher Horton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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