My portion of the biography will go from where Barak's history of HOK left … Read Full Bio ↴My portion of the biography will go from where Barak's history of HOK left off. Also, just to add a little to the begining pre-HOK stuff. The ROC (Raps On Contact) was doing a demo before the "Rollin' With Strength" tape, and rumor has it he was even working with Mike E Clark for a few songs for this demo. I seriously doubt anyone will ever hear anything from it, but hey it's worth mentioning.

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."

Summer In My Mind
The R.O.C. Lyrics

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Eyes closed I been walking round
Feeling like my life's on a tightrope
Tryna get it right
But I be thinking, what do I know
What do I know
Eyes closed I been walking round
Feeling like my life's on a tightrope
Tryna get it right

But I be thinking what do I know
Do I have what it takes to fulfill all of this time tough
Time though
Eyes closed I been walking round
Feeling like my life's on a tightrope
Tryna get it right
But I be thinking what do I know
Do I have what it takes to fulfill all of this time tough
Time though
I been looking at the past and at the future
Not the present
Overthinking bout the things that I ain’t done right
And sometimes it feel like I cannot catch a blessing
I been stuck in my own way maybe God is really testing me now
And I ain’t got so much to say
Part of the reason I been lost and cannot seem to find my way
And how is it that they say they care
When they were never really there for me
Nah
Now I’m spinning round
And I’m running from all the things I never did
And I hope I find what I need to do cause it feels like I can’t win
Eyes closed I been walking round
Feeling like my life's on a tightrope
Tryna get it right
But I be thinking what do I know
Do I have what it takes to fulfill all of this time tough
Time though
Eyes closed I been walking round
Feeling like my life's on a tightrope
Tryna get it right
But I be thinking what do I know
Do I have what it takes to fulfill all of this time tough
Time though
Looking for the answers while I’m searching for the one
Thinking and I don’t know if I’ll ever overcome these days
Monday thru Friday feeling like weak days
Now let me know if you need someone you can talk to
Please I’m tryna find my way slowly, I can’t see
Now I’m spinning round
And I’m running from all the things I never did
And I hope I find what I need to do cause it feels like I can’t win
Eyes closed I been walking round
Feeling like my life's on a tightrope
Tryna get it right
But I be thinking what do I know
Do I have what it takes to fulfill all of this time tough
Time though
Eyes closed I been walking round
Feeling like my life's on a tightrope
Tryna get it right
But I be thinking what do I know
Do I have what it takes to fulfill all of this time tough
Time though

Eyes closed
Where did my time go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Summer in My Mind" by The R.O.C. delve into the internal struggles and uncertainties that the artist is facing in their life. The repeated phrase "Eyes closed I been walking round, Feeling like my life's on a tightrope" symbolizes their feeling of being lost and unsure in their journey. They are trying to figure out what they truly know and understand about themselves and their purpose.

The lyrics also express a sense of self-doubt and questioning. The artist wonders if they have what it takes to succeed or fulfill their potential. They reflect on their past mistakes and feel overwhelmed by their own thoughts and overthinking. The line "And sometimes it feel like I cannot catch a blessing" suggests that they struggle to find positivity and feel like they are constantly being tested by a higher power.

There is a longing for guidance and support from others. The artist questions the authenticity of those who claim to care, especially when they have not been there in difficult times. Their feelings of being lost and unable to find their way are further magnified by the lack of a strong support system.

The lyrics also touch on the artist's search for answers, whether it's about finding love or overcoming obstacles. The mention of feeling like weak days from Monday to Friday emphasizes the artist's feeling of being trapped in a cycle of dissatisfaction and longing for something more.

Throughout the song, the artist expresses a desire to find their way and overcome their struggles. They acknowledge their fear of failure and uncertainty, but also maintain a sense of hope that they will eventually find the answers they are searching for.

In the final line, "Eyes closed/ Where did my time go," the artist reflects on the passage of time and the feeling of being lost in a state of confusion and questioning. This serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of time and the urgency to find a sense of purpose and direction.

Line by Line Meaning

Eyes closed I been walking round
I have been navigating through life blindly

Feeling like my life's on a tightrope
Feeling like my life is constantly on the edge of disaster

Tryna get it right
Striving to find success and achieve my goals

But I be thinking, what do I know
Questioning my own knowledge and abilities

What do I know
What do I really understand or comprehend

Do I have what it takes to fulfill all of this time tough
Am I capable of handling the challenges that time presents

Time though
Time, with all of its difficulties and obstacles

I been looking at the past and at the future
Reflecting on past experiences and anticipating what lies ahead

Not the present
Ignoring the current moment and being consumed by thoughts of the past and future

Overthinking bout the things that I ain’t done right
Excessively analyzing my mistakes and regrets

And sometimes it feels like I cannot catch a blessing
Occasionally, it seems that I am unable to find or receive any positive outcomes

I been stuck in my own way maybe God is really testing me now
I have been trapped in my own mindset and perhaps this is a test from a higher power

And I ain’t got so much to say
I don't have much to express or communicate

Part of the reason I been lost and cannot seem to find my way
One of the contributing factors to my confusion and inability to find a path

And how is it that they say they care
I question the sincerity of those who claim to care about me

When they were never really there for me
They were never truly present or supportive in my life

Now I’m spinning round
Now I am feeling dizzy and disoriented

And I’m running from all the things I never did
Trying to escape from my unfulfilled actions and missed opportunities

And I hope I find what I need to do cause it feels like I can’t win
I am hopeful that I will discover the right path because it currently feels like I am incapable of succeeding

Looking for the answers while I’m searching for the one
Seeking answers and guidance as I search for a purpose

Thinking and I don’t know if I’ll ever overcome these days
Contemplating if I will ever overcome my current struggles

Monday thru Friday feeling like weak days
Feeling emotionally drained and weak during the weekdays

Now let me know if you need someone you can talk to
If you require someone to listen and offer support, please inform me

Please I’m tryna find my way slowly, I can’t see
I am attempting to navigate my path gradually, but I am currently unable to see clearly

Eyes closed
Continuing to move forward blindly

Where did my time go
Reflecting on the passage of time and wondering how it has elapsed so quickly

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Martin Cabrera

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