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2) A rapper from California.
Fed up with a life of gang-related violence and hopelessness, Woodie dedicated himself to rap music and quickly rose through the ranks of the Cali Bay Area’s underground scene, eventually signing to Koch Records. Hailing from Antioch, CA, Woodie (born Ryan Wood) grew up in an environment filled with gangs, drugs, violence, and crime. Life was rough. For example, Woodie’s friend, Carlos “Blackbird” Ramirez, was shot to death by local police, another close friend, Gabriel “Snoop” Robinson, was locked up in Folsom Prison for a crime he didn’t commit, and Woodie himself had run-ins with the law, nearly charged with attempted murder. After all this drama, Woodie turned to the rap game, recording Yoc Influenced, his debut release. The record became a local sensation, selling thousands of copies throughout the Bay Area thanks to the Northern Cali anthem “Norte Sidin’.” Woodie then returned to the studio with executive producer D-Small to record the East Co Co compilation Northern Expozure, Vol. 1. The record showcased not only Woodie’s lyrical skills but also his production talents. Soon, underground gangsta rap magazine Murder Dog was praising his work, introducing Woodie to a national audience. This underground success culminated with Woodie being offered a record deal with Koch, a large, nationally distributed label with plenty of money and clout. Woodie’s first release for Koch, Demonz in My Sleep (2001), again showcased both his skills as an MC and as a producer — he produces all but three of the album’s songs.
Ryan "Woodie" Wood, a popular Northern California Norteno rapper, died Wednesday, March 7,2007. It seems impossible to find any official source of information his death. But the concensus seems to be that Woodie, despondent over the recent death of his girl friend whom he was to marry, shot himself. Although some speculate that his death was a gang killing set up to look like a suicide, most feel otherwise.
LOYALTY
Woodie Lyrics
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Where 're you from homie
And what do you claim
And don't fuck around and call me essay n.a.
Cause this is the northern cali pistol
Packin' antioch plus swamp
That's doom to give you a kick in the guts
For homeboys snoop and blackbird
But 50 startin packin down
And takin homies out the game
They wasn't what they claimed to be
They think that they back with me
But now when they see me
They wanna hang with me
But when i got out back in 96' when i touched down
They was nowhere to be found
Hibernating out of town
Either that or at their baby's mommas house
Gettin chased
So if you see me, don't break your neck
Y'all gets no respect
With Blackbird on the run, and picked Snoop under the gun
It was just me, Lil Bird, Lil Los and my cousin
Trying to keep the tribe alive
Under 50's watchful eye
So we didn't all survive
And there is one thing that i realized
Chorus:
Loyalty above it all its the hardest fact
Just when you thought you knew was going through your homeboy's mind
The funk starts jumping and he can't handle his fears
Watch that homeboy that you'd die for, loyalty disappear
I trust my mother and my pit
And count my homies on left my hand
Expect down least from others
So far it has been the best plan
No disappointments, cause stressin is pointless
Crack the top off of an oldie after an oldie and enjoy this
The life that i'm living today in hopes that i'll see tomorrow
Looks that way that these snitches will pay for, they will never feel my sorrow
They deserve to die, they took all control of lives
Starp 'em down in the shocker, flip the switch and let 'em fry
Why oh why would I want someone to die
I'm just that type of guy, me bein a killa can't deny
And only the lord can pass this judgement upon me
So lies from the government, suck a dick, like ben a tommy
I'm fed up with these bitches and snitches, talkin my business
Got a hit list two pages long, i'll be killin for christmas
I gotta flip for quickness and do them both, no witnesses
And police i know you're listening to this, so watch this bullshit. pig
Chorus:
Loyalty above it all its the hardest fact
Just when you thought you knew was going through your homeboy's mind
The funk starts jumping and he can't handle his fears
Watch that homeboy that you'd die for, loyalty disappear
Woodie: Lil' Los break 'em off
Lil' Los:
Times are getting hectic, the po po's interceptin
No homeboys unaffected, talkin to detectives
Can't understand it, how they picked up these habits
All you back stabbin faggots, makin Los the madest
Motherfuckas in the double C county (Woodie: Antioch!)
Gotta clip through these streets with need of clean
I gotta bring this thing to a closure
Got a protest, smoke ya, like a fat sac of doja
But boy, but i told ya like northern exposure
Got a high style soldier that's liable to potch ya
Packin heatas and hostess'
Got me smokin my roachas
And the stress is so high
It's turning out, it's to toke us
It's hard to focus on my life dream
When i got the shiesty, haters right behind me
I'm likely to snap, react and grab the strap
Put on the small spot on my back
Ain't no tellin' where i'm at, when i'm hot to react
I'll go to a place deep in the bay
Where you can't get away from suckaz that are two-faced
And it's a damn shame, people turn their back on ya
Poppin' like champagne
I'm rising bubbles and brains
Chorus:
Loyalty above it all its the hardest fact (..hardest fact..)
Just when you thought you knew was going through your homeboy's mind
(ooh.. yeah.. yeah..)
The funk starts jumping and he can't handle his fears (..handles his fears..)
Watch that homeboy that you'd die for, loyalty disappear (oh.. yeah.. ye ah..)]
In Woodie's song Loyalty, the artist explores the theme of loyalty and its value in the gang culture. In the lyrics, he talks about his experience of being a part of a gang in Northern California and the betrayal that he and his homeboys faced. He emphasizes the importance of loyalty above everything else and talks about how it can fade away in the face of fear and danger. The chorus of the song emphasizes this idea, stating that loyalty is the hardest fact and that one's homeboys may not always stay loyal in the face of trouble.
Woodie also talks about his own trust circle, which consists only of his mother, pit, and a few close friends. He emphasizes that trusting others can lead to disappointment and stress and that it's better to count on oneself. This is a recurring theme in rap and gangsta rap culture, where trust is an important commodity, and betrayal is often seen as the ultimate sin.
In the latter half of the song, Lil Los takes over and talks about the difficult times that they are facing as part of the gang. He talks about the high-stress levels and the constant fear of being caught by the police. He expresses his anger towards those who have turned their backs on him and talks about his readiness to use violence if need be. The song ends with a repeated chorus that emphasizes the fragility of loyalty in such a world.
Line by Line Meaning
Where 're you from homie
Asking about your hometown and affiliation
And what do you claim
What gang or group do you represent?
And don't fuck around and call me essay n.a.
Do not address me using derogatory names
Cause this is the northern cali pistol
This is a group of armed northern California people
Packin' antioch plus swamp
We are heavily armed and have territories in Antioch and swamp
That's doom to give you a kick in the guts
We are a dangerous group that can cause harm
For homeboys snoop and blackbird
We are known for being loyal to our homeboys Snoop and Blackbird
Have my click backed up forgot abou the sunday clan
Our group has support and backing from others, unlike the Sunday clan
But 50 startin packin down
50 is our new member who is also armed and dangerous
And takin homies out the game
He has taken out some of our own members who were not loyal to us
They wasn't what they claimed to be
Those members were not true to their claims of loyalty
They think that they back with me
They assume that we are still together
But now when they see me
They want to hang out with us
They wanna hang with me
They want to be associated with us again
But when i got out back in 96' when i touched down
When I was released in 1996
They was nowhere to be found
They were not around or loyal to me
Hibernating out of town
They were hiding or had left town
Either that or at their baby's mommas house
They were at home with their families
Gettin chased
They were being chased by the law
So if you see me, don't break your neck
Don't act overly excited to see me
Y'all gets no respect
You don't deserve our respect or loyalty
With Blackbird on the run, and picked Snoop under the gun
Our members Blackbird and Snoop are currently being targeted
It was just me, Lil Bird, Lil Los and my cousin
Only a few of us were left to protect our group
Trying to keep the tribe alive
We were doing our best to keep our group alive
Under 50's watchful eye
50 was watching our every move
So we didn't all survive
Unfortunately, not all of us made it
And there is one thing that i realized
I have come to a realization
Loyalty above it all its the hardest fact
Loyalty is the most important thing above all
Just when you thought you knew was going through your homeboy's mind
Even when you think you know someone's intentions
The funk starts jumping and he can't handle his fears
He may not be able to handle the pressure and betray you
Watch that homeboy that you'd die for, loyalty disappear
Be wary of those you trust the most, as their loyalty can vanish suddenly
I trust my mother and my pit
The only ones I trust unconditionally are my mother and dog
And count my homies on left my hand
I can count my genuine friends on one hand
Expect down least from others
I expect the least from everyone else
So far it has been the best plan
This plan has worked out best for me so far
No disappointments, cause stressin is pointless
I have avoided disappointment by not putting too much trust in others
Crack the top off of an oldie after an oldie and enjoy this
I will enjoy a beer or two while reflecting on my life
The life that i'm living today in hopes that i'll see tomorrow
I live each day in hopes of having a better tomorrow
Looks that way that these snitches will pay for, they will never feel my sorrow
Those who betray us will pay for their actions, even if they don't feel remorse
They deserve to die, they took all control of lives
Those who betray us deserve death because they are responsible for our misfortunes
Starp 'em down in the shocker, flip the switch and let 'em fry
We will use shock therapy to punish them
Why oh why would I want someone to die
I don't want to kill anyone, but sometimes it is necessary for survival
I'm just that type of guy, me bein a killa can't deny
I am a killer and I accept that fact about myself
And only the lord can pass this judgement upon me
Only God can judge me and my actions
So lies from the government, suck a dick, like ben a tommy
I don't believe government lies and I don't care about the consequences
I'm fed up with these bitches and snitches, talkin my business
I am tired of people gossiping about me or revealing my secrets
Got a hit list two pages long, i'll be killin for christmas
I have a long list of people I plan to kill, and I will do so during Christmas time
I gotta flip for quickness and do them both, no witnesses
I have to act quickly and decisively, without leaving any witnesses behind
And police i know you're listening to this, so watch this bullshit
I am aware that the police may be listening to this, so I am warning them to stay out of our business
Times are getting hectic, the po po's interceptin
Things are getting more difficult for us, as the police are interfering more often
No homeboys unaffected, talkin to detectives
Even our members are being questioned by the police
Can't understand it, how they picked up these habits
I don't know how they learned to betray their own kind
All you back stabbin faggots, makin Los the madest
Those who betray us are the ones who make me the angriest
Motherfuckas in the double C county (Woodie: Antioch!)
Those who betray us are usually from the double C county, which is where Antioch is located
Gotta clip through these streets with need of clean
We have to be armed and ready to defend ourselves at any time
I gotta bring this thing to a closure
I have to finish this situation and bring it to an end
Got a protest, smoke ya, like a fat sac of doja
I have a problem with you and I will kill you like smoking a large amount of marijuana
But boy, but i told ya like northern exposure
I warned you about the consequences of betraying us, just like the TV show Northern Exposure
Got a high style soldier that's liable to potch ya
I am a skilled soldier who can attack you unexpectedly
Packin heatas and hostess'
I am armed with guns and ready to attack at any time
Got me smokin my roachas
I am so stressed that I am smoking the last bits of a marijuana blunt
And the stress is so high, it's turning out, it's to toke us
The stress is so high that it's starting to take a toll on us
It's hard to focus on my life dream
It's hard for me to focus on my aspirations for the future
When i got the shiesty, haters right behind me
When I have shady people and haters following me
I'm likely to snap, react and grab the strap
I am likely to lose control and use my weapon
Put on the small spot on my back
I will hide my weapon on my back
Ain't no tellin' where i'm at, when i'm hot to react
I may explode with rage at any given moment
I'll go to a place deep in the bay
I will travel to a remote location in the bay area
Where you can't get away from suckaz that are two-faced
Where I can be away from those who betrayed us
And it's a damn shame, people turn their back on ya
It's a pity when people betray you
Poppin' like champagne
We celebrate our victories like popping a bottle of champagne
I'm rising bubbles and brains
I am killing people and causing their brains to bubble
Loyalty above it all its the hardest fact
Loyalty is the most important thing above all
Contributed by Oliver G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.