Z-RO was born Joseph Wayne McVey IV in Houston's South Park neighborhood on January 19, 1977.[5] At age six his mother died, and he was shuttled from household to household in search of stability, eventually settling in the Ridgemont area, a middle-class suburb in Missouri City in Southwest Houston.[5] When Z-Ro reached his late teens he was unemployed and resorted to drug dealing and hustling on the streets.[5] According to Z-Ro, listening to the music of 2Pac, Geto Boys, Street Military, K-Rino and Klondike Kat inspired him to work harder for his goal of leaving the streets.[5] Z-Ro discovered his talent of freestyle rapping and after going through a couple of recording studios to make a demo,[5] the CEO of a local label discovered and signed him.
Z-Ro released his critically acclaimed Rap-a-Lot debut titled The Life of Joseph W. McVey.[5][6] The record was a huge success and helped expand Z-Ro's and Bobby Craig's fan base beyond the South.[5] In 2005, Z-Ro released Let the Truth Be Told, which was well received.[5] Z-Ro's 2006 album I'm Still Livin' was released while he was imprisoned for drug possession, to positive reviews.[7][8] It was called "a great album... powerful" but "relentlessly bleak" by The Village Voice[7] and "one of the best rap albums to come out of Houston" by the Houston Chronicle.[9] In 2010 he released the album titled Heroin, which was followed by an album titled Meth in 2011 and then Angel Dust in 2012.
Z-Ro released his first EP under The Mo City Don titled Tripolar on August 25, 2013 via One Deep Ent.[2] Z-Ro then followed up with The Crown in June 2014.[10] In February 2015, Z-Ro released his first proper studio album in three years, titled Melting the Crown.
In 2016, Z-Ro released Drankin & Drivin in August[11] and Legendary in November under his label One Deep Entertainment.
In My City
Z-Ro Lyrics
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The things, that's on my mind
When I be sliding by, in my city (in my city)
It's the things, that's on my mind
When I be sliding by, in my city (in my city)
(Z-Ro)
I bet you wanna know what's on my mind, when I be sliding by
You'll get this beam, cause I ain't trying to look in the rearview
Cause if I done passed it, it's forward march tired of living in the past
bitch
Wearing pain like it's cologne, y'all niggaz tell me to be strong
But y'all niggaz don't even know, what the fuck is really going's on
After done-datta, searching for my throne I reign someday
Heartless motherfucker, celebrate Black Sunday
I blow dro, as the dirt covers the coffin up
Life is so fucking hard, Jesus will it ever soften up
I'm tired of crying tears in my eyes, when I roll through
And I don't trust nobody, that's why I act like I don't know you fools
Y'all niggaz might fuck around, and jack your dog
That's the reason why when we be chilling, my pistol still up in my palm
Cause I done seen some fucked up shit, at the red light
Quickly pass on get my ass on, and keep my head right
(Hook - 2x)
(Lil Boss Hogg)
I'm on a gangsta roll, in my two do' Regal
With four 12's in my trunk, that'll bump like a beetle
Under the seat is the desert eagle, for you and your people
Think you seen it the first time, this ain't nothing but a sequel
Niggaz is hating my G's, keep skating my plates stay scraping
I get most of my product, from Eses to Jamaicans
Bandanas on my left antenna, and they can't standing
The scene is abandoned, when the first shot is fired and landed
Two deep sliding my mask on, really get my blast on
Creeping on cowards cocked up in a Coupe, getting my sag on
Lift the front end up, let the ass end just drag on
Me and a couple of loc niggaz, up in a rag rome
Five deuce and six zones, six treys and six fo's
BMG B's down moves, tree tops and windows
Penitentiary poems on fo' do's, dipping in low low's
Finger fucking my 4-4, on a bitch made nigga fo' do'
(Hook - 2x)
(Trae)
Slow mo', when on the block 4's glide so gangsta
Trunk banging and screens raining, let my top down tailored
Nothing but money to make, sliding through the West
Niggaz left me for dead, so now I be equipped with a vest
I got my mug on mind frame, on leave me alone
I ain't gotta explain shit, you niggaz better get the fuck on
I done beat the game, just like my brother would say
If you keep them niggaz away, you live to see another day
I had a hater watching me, (what happened to that boy)
I caught him slipping, and committsed a clapping through that boy
I'm in hella-fied zone, trying to get my rhyme on
If I can't fuck it, I'ma still be breaking down zones
From the bottom to the top, from the top back to the bottom
Whatever they want whatever they need, believe I got em
It ain't no slowing down my hustle, with the block dried out
I'ma bleed every section, until the block bleed out
(Hook - 2x)
(Hook - 2x)
In Z-Ro's song "In My City," he speaks about what's on his mind while he's sliding through his city. He speaks about the stress that he's experiencing and how he's trying to relieve it by mean mugging at those who he sees on the way. He's done with living in the past and wants to move forward. He's been wearing his pain like cologne and is tired of being told to be strong when people don't even know what he's going through. He's searching for his throne and hopes to reign someday. He's heartless and celebrates Black Sunday. He's tired of crying and doesn't trust anyone which leads him to keep his pistol up in his palm.
In the next verse, Lil Boss Hogg speaks about his gangsta roll and his two do' Regal. He has a desert eagle under his seat for protection. He gets most of his product from Eses and Jamaicans. He has bandanas on his left antenna and the scene is abandoned when the first shot is fired and landed. He's with a couple of loc niggaz up in a rag rome. In the last verse, Trae speaks about his slow mo' and how his trunk's banging and screens raining. He's equipped with a vest and has his mug on his mind frame. He's beaten the game and tries to keep those who hate on him away. He had a hater watching him and caught him slipping. He's trying to get his rhyme on and is bleeding every section until the block bleeds out.
Line by Line Meaning
The things, that's on my mind
Z-Ro is constantly thinking about his life and the struggles he faces.
When I be sliding by, in my city (in my city)
These thoughts are always on his mind, especially when he's cruising through his hometown.
I bet you wanna know what's on my mind, when I be sliding by
Z-Ro acknowledges that people are curious about his inner thoughts when he's out and about.
Mean mugging, relieving some of this stress don't fuck with me
He wears a tough exterior to protect himself from the stress of life.
You'll get this beam, cause I ain't trying to look in the rearview
He has a short fuse and is willing to defend himself if provoked.
Cause if I done passed it, it's forward march tired of living in the past
Z-Ro doesn't dwell on the past and is focused on moving forward with his life.
Wearing pain like it's cologne, y'all niggaz tell me to be strong
He carries his pain with him at all times, and although others ask him to be strong, they don't truly understand the struggles he faces.
But y'all niggaz don't even know, what the fuck is really going's on
No one truly knows the depths of his problems and the battles he fights.
After done-datta, searching for my throne I reign someday
Z-Ro is searching for his place in the world and hopes to find success and happiness someday.
Heartless motherfucker, celebrate Black Sunday
He has a tough exterior because of the struggles he's faced in life but finds solace in celebrating his heritage.
I blow dro, as the dirt covers the coffin up
He copes with his pain by smoking weed and tries to numb the pain caused by those he's lost.
Life is so fucking hard, Jesus will it ever soften up
He questions whether life will ever get easier, and wonders if things will ever get better.
I'm tired of crying tears in my eyes, when I roll through
Z-Ro is exhausted by the pain and hardship he faces, and is tired of constantly shedding tears.
And I don't trust nobody, that's why I act like I don't know you fools
He's guarded and doesn't trust others easily because he's been let down in the past.
Y'all niggaz might fuck around, and jack your dog
He knows that there are people who may try to rob or harm him, even those he considers friends.
That's the reason why when we be chilling, my pistol still up in my palm
He takes precautions and keeps a firearm on him for protection.
Cause I done seen some fucked up shit, at the red light
He's been through traumatizing experiences that have shaped his worldview.
Two deep sliding my mask on, really get my blast on
Others may see him as a threat, as he sometimes conceals his identity and is ready to defend himself if necessary.
Slow mo', when on the block 4's glide so gangsta
Trae takes his time and exudes confidence when cruising through his city.
Trunk banging and screens raining, let my top down tailored
He enjoys riding with his sound system and sunroof open, taking pride in his form of transportation.
Nothing but money to make, sliding through the West
Trae is focused on his hustle and finding ways to make money, especially when driving through his part of town.
Niggaz left me for dead, so now I be equipped with a vest
He's been through dangerous situations before, and doesn't take his safety for granted.
I had a hater watching me, (what happened to that boy)
Trae has enemies who are jealous of his success and watch his every move.
From the bottom to the top, from the top back to the bottom
He's experienced both success and failure in his life, and is familiar with the ups and downs of a hustle.
It ain't no slowing down my hustle, with the block dried out
Even when the neighborhood is quiet and business isn't booming, he remains focused on his hustle.
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@oleold
Zro is a true talent and I love the city of H town. I'm from L.A. Ca. but I love h-town better cool down to earth people and thicker fine ass woman.
@coreyabron4112
Sailing the South!!! Welcome to H-Town
@LaRiahRichard_sideeye
On God homie
@loudeville865
Took this CD to Chicago with me and played it in a Barber Shop....the next day all them boyz was asking me for a copy 💯
@dznutznation
Did the same in My City... Gary,IN.
@skitzofranicfreak
Nigga who TF brings a CD with them to the barber shop and what kinda barber shop you going to where they got a CD player and let customers come in to play music, and also why TF was all the same mfckers there the next day? 🤦🏽♂️😂
@npentify
@@skitzofranicfreak because you dont know good barber shops
@Charmer1996
312# bless up. Westside keepa💯💯👌
@iceg6621
Lou Deville
#RNS
@jrcalleros1454
I remember walking to this when I was in middle school……..10yrs later still banging but now I’m in that big body charger.Trust ya process 💯