One MC with enough style to give the impression tha… Read Full Bio ↴Who is Theory Hazit?
One MC with enough style to give the impression that he is a 3-man group.
Who is Theory Hazit?
A producer/DJ who feels at home rhyming over his own beats – or collaborating with high profile producers.
Who is Theory Hazit?
A husband and father – emerging from his days as a troubled youth and developing into a wise family man.
Theory Hazit is a Hip Hop artist – born and raised in Winchester Kentucky with the support of his granny, an aunt and 2 uncles. He always had a vivid imagination, enjoying cartoons more than music videos. He grew up with a love for dancing like Big Daddy Kane, New Edition, Kid ‘n’ Play and others. When asked about how he fell in love with music – Theory (who is usually a man of few words) offers a full story.
“My uncle was a Funk and R&B fanatic. He would baby sit me while my mom went out and partied. He introduced me to Prince, Cameo and others. One day he played “Rappers Delight” and automatically I had this feeling inside me that said, “I can do that!” I was 3 at the time. 2 or 3 years later I heard “Planet Rock” and that’s when I got into break dancing. My cousin Dave was a DJ and he kept me up to date with all the latest jams. One time, Dave and I were chillin’ at grandmas house and he turns it to BET. LL Cool J’s “I’m Bad” came on and THAT is when I said “this is cool” – I want to listen to this music and this music only.”
Around 1988 Theory started beat boxing for his cousin, which was the beginning of his production and beat skills. Years moved on and in 1991 he wrote his first rhyme. Kriss Kross came out with a song dissing ABC (another bad creation) and Theory responded with a diss song of his own aimed at Kriss Kross. That was his very first rhyme.
Fast forward to 2007 and Theory Hazit is now preparing for the release of his first nationally distributed record titled “Extra Credit” on Hiphop IS Music with international support from SuperRappin and River City. With plenty of stories to tell, a bag full of witty punchlines, and the boldness to be honest in his music – Theory arrives on the scene sounding like the polished veteran that he is.
Theory Hazit started working on “Extra Credit” after Braille (from Hiphop IS Music) approached him about doing an EP. Around late 2004 Theory and Braille started talking through email. Theory Hazit was putting together a production compilation and wanted Braille to rhyme on it. Months later Braille rolled through Cincinnati to rock a show and Theory was one of the opening acts. After Braille heard Theory rhyme, he immediately became interested in working with Theory under his label Hiphop IS Music. Braille started Hiphop IS Music in 2004 to release his own solo projects and music from his group Lightheaded. As the vision for the label expanded, Theory fit into the picture perfectly. After only a few more phone conversations – it was official and Theory started working on “Extra Credit”. Braille worked hard to collect the best tracks he could find from producers all over the world. Theory also had some beats set aside from himself and some of his associates. The end result is an astonishingly cohesive record featuring production from over 7 different producers.
Now that the record is done and ready to be released, Braille offers his own opinions and insight regarding “Extra Credit”.
Braille - “Me and Theory are both perfectionists, so this album took a lot of work. One of the things that impresses me the most about Theory, is how he can take all that hard work and make it sound so natural. His songs never sound forced or contrived. Each track has it’s own personality and purpose and each track is crafted with a great attention to detail. The authentic honesty that Theory shares in his rhymes is inspiring, humorous and entertaining all at the same time. The more you listen to his rhymes, the more you feel connected to them. You feel like your really getting to know and understand Theory as an artist and as a person. I think Theory has the talent to impact a large-scale audience without compromising the integrity of his faith or his artistry. That’s a very rare quality.”
Theory Hazit offers his own thoughts regarding the album.
Theory Hazit - “With Extra Credit, I was trying to accomplish that FEEL GOOD sound. Reach out to the people that I failed at reaching before. I wanted to honor the people who helped make me who I am. Also, I wanted to make Hip Hop music that I enjoyed listening to. My inspiration comes from my mom, my brother, my kids, and my experiences as a troubled teen and an irresponsible adult. I wish I could go back and change a lot of things, but then I wouldn’t be able to help some of those in need.”
Real talk indeed – and that’s what Theory Hazit offers on “Extra Credit”. Real talk over soulful production. It’s been a long road to get to this moment, but “Extra Credit” has the potential to truly make a mark and usher Theory into a fruitful musical future.
Rags to Riches
Theory Hazit Lyrics
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(THEORY:)
Mama it's cold out here
we gotta turn the oven on to keep warm
plus I'm starving, when are we gon' get our eat on?
Me and my brother share the same clothes pointed and laughed at
at school feeling like this ol' life is a rat trap
I call 'em Rob Zombies 'cause they be breakin' in our house
they rob us for our tables & couch
air conditioners, microwaves
lookin for a brighter day
scratchin the surface, rappin the verses
that bring us everyday struggle
snatchin the purses-
that's my everyday hustle
passin the curses to lil bro
anything just to get a little dough
a little slow on the come up
we're practically homeless and lifeless
love me, mama just hug me
hit the lightswitch
love me, mama just hug me
hit the lightswitch
priceless, I wanna move on from rags to rhiteous.
(speaking: from rags to riches.....love's epitimy.... where satan's glass is just as chance....they told us to....it tells a story, a story of love....but you, you may have????In case that happens...I just want you to know...???)
(WONDER BROWN:)
Mama it's cold in here
alone with no cloath in fear
tryin ta cope with their overdose approaching near
raise cane in this day and age and hope be here
that cope's a slippy soap from it's lonesome years
penitentary peers, elementary, we're
it's elementary dear that we was meant to be here
spending sentences where the only diction was creed, clearly steered of the bully bullyin'
fully geared like foampits?? with chains
shackles in ordain to be slain
maintain then strung out for more pains
but, love hangs in these frames
and hopes for more days to raise past
from which presents of promise to poor ways,
it's strange how my isolation can change
them cracks and them breaks and them paved lanes for ways
to bring back when ways of cain enslaved strain
and pray these wraths will pass when my faith remains...
from rags to riches......etc
In Theory Hazit's song "Rags to Riches," two young individuals, likely brothers, are discussing their struggles with poverty, drugs, and crime. The singers describe how they are forced to share clothes and are made fun of in school because of it. They also discuss how crack addicts often break into their home and steal their possessions, leaving them feeling scared and helpless. The singers mention their daily hustle of stealing and snatching purses just to get a little bit of money. Despite their difficult circumstances, they hold onto hope and the desire to move from "rags to righteousness."
The lyrics of the song highlight the struggles that come with living in poverty, including the daily fear of crime and the desperation that can lead people to engage in criminal activities. However, the song also speaks to the inherent hope and resilience of these individuals, who continue to hold onto the belief that they can improve their circumstances and live a better life. Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the impact that systemic poverty can have on individuals and communities, but it also highlights the ways in which people can persevere and overcome these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama it's cold out here
The impoverished narrator expresses to their mother that they are experiencing physical discomfort due to the cold weather.
we gotta turn the oven on to keep warm
The singer and their family are so poor that they cannot afford to use a heating source other than their oven.
plus I'm starving, when are we gon' get our eat on?
The singer is expressing their hunger and concern about when they will be able to eat again due to their limited financial resources.
Me and my brother share the same clothes pointed and laughed at
The artist and their brother are so poor that they cannot afford separate clothing; as a result, they are subject to ridicule from others.
at school feeling like this ol' life is a rat trap
The artist expresses their feelings of being trapped in a cycle of poverty and lack of opportunities for advancement, particularly in the context of their schooling.
crack addicts harass us daily, they aint safe from sin
The singer and their family live in a neighborhood where drug addiction is prevalent, and as a result, they are regularly subjected to harassment and theft from addicts.
I call 'em Rob Zombies 'cause they be breakin' in our house
The singer has developed a name for the drug addicts who steal from their home, likening them to zombies due to their destructive behavior.
they rob us for our tables & couch, air conditioners, microwaves
The drug addicts steal any and all valuable items from the artist's home to sell for drug money, including basic household appliances.
lookin for a brighter day scratchin the surface, rappin the verses
Despite their difficult circumstances, the artist is hopeful for a better future and tries to express themselves through music as a means of escape and coping.
that bring us everyday struggle snatchin the purses- that's my everyday hustle
The artist has resorted to stealing purses to make money for their family, as they have no other means of income or support.
passin the curses to lil bro anything just to get a little dough
The singer feels desperate to make money and survive, and has resorted to involving their young brother in their criminal activities.
a little slow on the come up we're practically homeless and lifeless
Despite their efforts, the artist and their family have not been successful in improving their situation, and are facing homelessness and despair.
love me, mama just hug me hit the lightswitch
The singer expresses a desire for comfort and security from their mother, despite the harsh reality of their lives in poverty.
priceless, I wanna move on from rags to rhiteous.
The singer yearns for a better life free from poverty, and hopes to achieve success and moral righteousness.
Mama it's cold in here
Wonder Brown echoes the opening line, expressing the same physical discomfort due to the cold weather.
alone with no cloath in fear
Wonder Brown conveys a sense of loneliness and vulnerability due to their lack of resources and sense of isolation.
tryin ta cope with their overdose approaching near
Wonder Brown alludes to the prevalence of drug addiction in their community, and the challenge of trying to survive despite its negative effects.
raise cane in this day and age and hope be here
Wonder Brown expresses the need to fight against the challenges of poverty and addiction, in the hopes of creating a better future.
that cope's a slippy soap from it's lonesome years
Wonder Brown reflects on the difficulty of coping with their circumstances, which have been shaped by a lack of resources and opportunities.
penitentary peers, elementary, we're
Wonder Brown references the fact that poverty and lack of opportunities at a young age can contribute to a cycle of incarceration.
it's elementary dear that we was meant to be here
Wonder Brown expresses their belief that they were meant to experience poverty and struggle, and that it is an intrinsic part of their life path.
spending sentences where the only diction was creed, clearly steered of the bully bullyin'
Wonder Brown reflects on the negative effects of being trapped in a cycle of poverty, where the only way to communicate is through violence.
fully geared like foampits?? with chains
Wonder Brown alludes to the idea of being heavily outfitted for battle, as a metaphor for the struggle to survive against poverty and addiction.
shackles in ordain to be slain maintain then strung out for more pains
Wonder Brown references the metaphorical 'shackles' of poverty and addiction, which contribute to continued suffering and pain.
but, love hangs in these frames and hopes for more days to raise past
Wonder Brown expresses hope for a better future, which is tied to the notion of love and connection with others in their community.
from which presents of promise to poor ways, it's strange how my isolation can change them cracks and them breaks and them paved lanes for ways
Wonder Brown reflects on the positive aspects of their community, which offers the promise of growth and opportunity despite its challenges.
to bring back when ways of cain enslaved strain
Wonder Brown alludes to the idea of returning to an earlier, more innocent time, before the challenges of poverty and addiction took hold.
and pray these wraths will pass when my faith remains...
Wonder Brown expresses the importance of faith in overcoming the challenges of their life, and hopes for a better future despite their current struggles.
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.