Demo
Born in Greenwood to finally move to St. Louis he discovered rap at the age of fourteen and when he was sixteen years old he made his first demo.
But Uncle Y as he was called then got involved in crime and the hardships of a streetlife.
Battle
His rap career got a boost by winning a battle from a famous local rapper called L.O.S. of Bullet Proof Records. By that time he started making more contacts in the industry and even doing concerts, this kept him off the streets.
Shocked
When he lost his cousin and long time friend "Tank" Thi'sl was shocked and asked God why? Taking this route he met Flame on an evangelizing event in his neighbourhood.
Friend
Flame would become his friend and collegue in holyhiphop. Thi'sl took a year and a half to study the bible and made the choice to rap the gospel and be an instrument of God himself by doing concerts at churches, high schools, colleges and prisons.
Ezekiel Project
In 2006 Thi'sl started the Ezekiel Project and released a CD with the same title. Thi'sl sees rap music as an effective ministry tool to reach the youth with the gospel. Churches can buy the CD and hand them out. The vision of the project is based upon Ezekiel 37:4-5.
Release
In 2007 the rapper re-released his 2004 debut album This house I shall Live, with additional new tracks.
New project
The rapper is currently working on his next project "The Chronicles of an X-Hustler".
Thi'sl, on X Hustler music, is from St. Louis. He is a Christian rapper with style influenced by Flame, Cross movement, and Lecrae.
I Hate You
Thi'sl Lyrics
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I hate you
I hate you
You took away so much and I can never get it back
That's why I made a vow that I would never take you back
Yeah I was doin' good
But I was hurtin' people
I thought you were so pure
Yeah when I was hungry you hooked me with some meals
When it was time for rent yeah you helped me pay the bills
Yeah I was doin' good off of people that I killed
I hate the day I met you I'm just bein' real
I hate the fact I helped you make a slave of my mommy
But that's because you told me that I only needed money
You played me like a fool
Yeah you used me like a dummy
But if I see you dyin' you can get no water from me
Yeah you brought the money
But with it came the pain
Yeah you made it sunny
But then it brought the rain
I came to set 'em free
Man I'm through with makin' slaves
And I don't care how many of the rappers sing you praise
I hate you
[Hook: Thi'sl]
You took so much from me and I can never get it back
Lord knows I hate the day I ever sold crack cocaine
I hate you
Lord knows I hate you
These rappers talk about the money
They talk about the fame
But they don't talk about the pain that comes from sellin' caine
Crack I hate you
Cocaine I hate you
[Verse 2: Thi'sl]
How could you take the little girl
And crush her whole dreams
Take a strong woman
And turn her to a fiend
I seen it with my own two
You almost crushed my whole team
That's why I thank the lord
He ain't let you crush me
How could you take a young boy
And strip him from his mother
It's been bout ten years
Since I seen my little cousin
They took precious from the womb
I never seen my little cousin
That's why I hate you dearly
What you done to my cousins
And speakin' on my cousins
They really miss their mother
I love my little cousins
They really miss their brothers
Look at what you done did
You done made their life hard
I can't wait to see the lord
He gon' crush you to the floor
I hate you
[Hook]
[Verse 3: Thi'sl]
Now you can give us money
And you can give us power
With a little bit of both
You could give strength to a coward
And you can give us cars
And you can give us houses
You can give us pleasure
Make it rain by the thousands
And even by the millions
You can give us islands
Put us on the tour
Sellin' multi-platinum albums
But your reign is short
Go on enjoy your hour
Cause you are just a flower
And God he holds the power
And what you do not tell us in this dream that you sell us
Is that we storing wrath against a God that is jealous
And if we don't repent
Turn from you and serve the Lord
For every gram we sell we gon' be judged by the Lord
That's why we all should hate you
[Hook]
Thi'sl's song "I Hate You (Crack)" is an emotional and intense dedication to the negative impact and consequences that crack cocaine has had on the artist's life, the lives of his loved ones, and society in general. The song features three verses in which Thi'sl addresses the drug directly, expressing his hatred towards it, and the harm it has caused. The first verse talks about the temptations that come along with the drug, the lies and deceit that accompany addiction, and how it changes a person's personality. The second verse addresses the emotional toll the drug takes on families, particularly by taking away young children and turning them into addicts. The third verse warns against the false sense of power and control that comes along with selling drugs and highlights the eternal consequences of such actions. Thi'sl ends the song by reiterating his hatred for the drug.
The lyrics of "I Hate You (Crack)" paint a vivid and truthful picture of the destruction that addiction and drug use inflicts upon individuals and communities. Thi'sl's personal accounts and experiences of people he knows who have struggled with addiction add a level of authenticity to the verses. The song is an emotional and raw expression of the pain and trauma associated with drug use.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate you
Thi'sl expresses his strong disdain towards crack cocaine throughout the song.
You took away so much and I can never get it back
Crack cocaine caused Thi'sl to lose many things and he cannot regain them.
That's why I made a vow that I would never take you back
Thi'sl promises never to use or deal crack cocaine again.
Yeah I was doin' good but I was hurtin' people
Thi'sl thought he was doing well selling crack cocaine, but in reality he was causing harm to others.
I thought you were so pure but you were pure evil
Thi'sl, at one point, believed that crack cocaine was harmless, but later realized the damage it could cause.
I hate the fact I helped you make a slave of my mommy
Thi'sl regrets the role he played in allowing his mother to become addicted to crack cocaine.
You brought the money but with it came the pain
Although selling crack cocaine brought in money, it also brought in suffering and pain.
How could you take the little girl and crush her whole dreams
Thi'sl is saddened by the effects of crack cocaine on young girls who become addicted and lose their aspirations and hope.
That's why I thank the lord He ain't let you crush me
Thi'sl is grateful for not falling victim to crack cocaine himself.
And what you do not tell us in this dream that you sell us
The image that crack cocaine gives of success and happiness is not the truth, and the drug hides the negative consequences from those who use it.
For every gram we sell we gon' be judged by the Lord
Thi'sl believes he will be held accountable for the harm that resulted from selling crack cocaine.
Crack I hate you
Thi'sl reiterates his strong hatred of crack cocaine and the detrimental impact it had on his community and loved ones.
Writer(s): Tyler Travis Tremayne, Hitchens Alexander K
Contributed by Landon M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lil Cyno
Even when people shout out the famous verse "I'm in love with the coco", we fans of thisl must shout back to em like "Cocaine I hate you"
Gerald Mitchell
Facts
Coleten McGuire
Amazing lyrics and great flow! I'm glad the Lord is here for us!
Word On The Streetz Positive Media
Every boy or girl thinking about selling drugs needs to hear this! Every hip hop fan needs to hear this! Every wanna be thug and every gangsta rapper needs to hear this! Praise God for you Thi'sl and let's all support Gospel Rap because it will save the souls of our lost generation of youth. Jesus, we love you and you are the cure! Facebook - Positivemediamovement Twitter - PositiveMovemt
Cearra’s world
I met him last Sunday. he is so humble !! God bless and amen to his testimony
Ray Moore Jr.
Definitely goes down as one of the realest songs I've ever heard in Life —
TNE WWH CHIKAADEE
This is one of the BEST rap songs I have EVER heard in my entire life. The video is such an eye opener. I wish there were more REAL rappers like this in the world. Thank you God for this song and may you bless the career and future of this rapper. EVERYBODY NEEDS TO WATCH THIS VIDEO AND LISTEN TO THIS SONG. SHARE IT WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS. REAL TALK!!
SonicChaosControl
Incredible! I am going to show this to my brother because he loves (secular) hip/hop and is heading down a bad road. I want him to know this before he hits the bottom.
Caylafashion
This such an awesome song. It relates to the real world. Amen to the message. :)
Jonathan
I'm at a lost for words man... Got me welling up inside. God Bless you Thi'sl, Keep at it Homie! SPREAD THE WORD... JESUS IS LORD!!!