History:
(həd) p.e. was formed in 1994 by African-American / Brazilian-American MC Jahred Shane and lead guitarist Wesstyle, both of whom saw each other in attendance at many of the same shows in the Los Angeles and Southern Californian underground scene. They began writing songs and teamed up with Mawk (Bass guitar) who had previously been in a California-based Funk band with Jahred, Chizad (Guitar), B.C. (Drums), and DJ Product 1969 (Turntables) to form (həd) p.e…
Same year (1994) they also released their first 8-track demo tape containing “Stitches” (available only on this tape), “Hill” (same version later released on Church of Realities) and “Epilogue” (later released on Serpent Boy single). Not many copies has been made, but really rarely fans put them on auctions. Recently, one copy was sold for $280.
Their first album was the Church of Realities EP, produced by Wesstyle & released independently in 1995. Upon signing to Jive Records they came out with their self-titled major label debut, which featured rerecorded versions of many of the Church of Realities songs. These earliest recordings have a gritty, striking energy to them which members of the band have attributed to their use of amphetamines. Their biggest hit was the 2000 album Broke, which saw them experimenting with a smoother hip hop influence and an arguably more focused energy to their music. Broke featured guest appearances by Serj Tankian from System of a Down and Morgan Landers from Kittie on the track “Feel Good”. The band released the first single of their sophomore album, Broke, “Bartender” which got some air play on MTV.
It’s been claimed that pressure from the record label lead the band to pursue a more mainstream, accessible sound with the 2003 album Blackout[citation needed]. Whatever the reason, it was not as successful as Broke had been, and in its wake many of the original members of the band went their separate ways. Sonny Mayo, formerly of Snot and Amen (Currently of Sevendust), picked up guitar duties for touring after Chizad left the band. The band also parted ways with their label of six years, Jive Records, at this time.
After signing to indie label Koch Records and adding guitarist Jaxon and drummer Moke (Formerly of Otep) to the line-up, (həd) pe frontman Jahred reworked some material he had originally written for a side-project with Fenix Jones and released the album Only in Amerika in 2005. (həd) pe continued to pursue their energy filled rap-metal in this album as well.
In June 2005 the band appeared on the cover of Origivation Magazine. The article was titled “Under F_cking Rated”.
At the end of 2005, (həd) p.e. signed with Suburban Noize Records, and released Back 2 Base X on June 6, 2006.
Included within their very busy Tour Schedule during 2006, they toured W. Europe and the UK alongside Anglo-Welsh band, Weapons and labelmates OPM. They have also just completed a national tour alongside Papa Roach on the 2006 Zippo Hot Tour.
As of right now in 2007, (həd) p.e. has just released a new album titled Insomnia. The album features many political songs while fusing their rapcore sound with 70’s rock music, reggae, and old school R&B. The first single off the album Insomnia is entitled Suffa.
Current members:
* Jahred Shane aka M.C.U.D (Paolo Sergio Gomes) - vocals /in band since beginning/
* DJ Product (Doug Boyce) - turntables/back vocals (mostly screaming) /in band since beginning/
* Mawk (Mark Young) - bass guitar /in band since beginning/
* Jaxon (Jackson Benge) - guitar - /joined after Blackout release/
* Devin Lebsack - drums /joined after signing to Suburban Noize Records/
* Tiny - drums /joined after the recording of the new album Insomnia. Devin left because of family issues, but is returning to the band A.S.A.P./
Ex-members:
* Moke (Mark Bistany) - drums /played only on Only In Amerika/
* Chizad (Chad Benekos) - guitar /since beginning, left after Blackout release/
* B.C. (Ben Vaught) - drums /since beginning, left after Blackout release/
* Wesstyle (Wes Geer) - guitar /since beginning, left after Blackout release (with Chizad as they claim to be “guitar brothers”)/
* Sonny Mayo - guitar /joined only to support Blackout tour/
* The Finger (Ken Sachs) - keyboard /since beginning, left after Church Of Realities, but he still has good relations with band/
* TiLo (Tim Murray) - back vocals /heard only on Church Of Realities, after that he has joined Methods of Mayhem)
Edited by Shadoe on 14 Mar 2010, 12:07
Chicken
hed pe Lyrics
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This time I just won't let up
You talk too much
I'm fed up
I bust yo lip - can you get up
I told you - I'd get you
What made you think I'd let you
I bet you knew you'd see the day you regret you
ever fucked with me
Come and get me
Fuck with me
You will rest in pieces
Never mind what she says
Eat these cheerios - make grilled cheeses
Then I will whoop yo ass
I'ma fuck your sister
Can you spell relief?
I can P-U-S-S-Y
Can you guess how I get so hi?
I can't take how you bring out the worst in me
You get the best of me
I can't let you get to me
Move - bigger they come
Move - harder they fall
War - sometimes you've gotta stand up and fight
This homicide was premeditated
My alibi cannot be faded
By the time they find the body
Me and my deejay rock the block party
Deejay please rock the Bob Marley
Let's tap the keg and get started
This weed makes me feel retarded
This beat's funky as a stripper who farted
Yea - see how they fall
One by one my enemies crawl
Let God sort em out
Kill em all
Trench coat mafia - sequel at the mall
I just won't shut up
Until you get the fuck up
I told you I won't let up
My skateboard - your face
Can you get up?
I can't take how you bring out the worst in me...
I can't take how you're constantly testing me
You get the best of me
Why won't you just leave me alone
Bigger they come
Harder they fall
Sometimes you've got to stand up and fight
Chicken - no I'm not movin
Chicken - get outta my fuckin way
Chicken - no I'm not losin
Motherfucker just walk away
Before you fall
Wake up - stand up and fight
The lyrics to the song "Chicken" by Hed PE are aggressive, confrontational, and brimming with a sense of betrayal. The singer is fed up with someone who's been bringing out the worst in him and constantly testing him. He's had enough and threatens to physically harm the other person. The lyrics contain a lot of violent imagery and tough talk, but there is also a sense of desperation and a need to stand up for oneself.
The singer describes how he will not back down and will stand up and fight for what he believes in. He also talks about getting high and using weed to escape his problems, which adds to the sense of rebellion and angst in the song. The chorus talks about how sometimes one must stand up and fight, no matter how big the challenge may seem.
Overall, the lyrics to "Chicken" depict a person who has been pushed too far and who is willing to do whatever it takes to defend himself. It's a song that speaks to the human desire for freedom and independence, and the struggle to achieve those things in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it gets so hard to keep my he'd up
It's tough to keep appearing strong and confident all the time
This time I just won't let up
I won't give up, I'll keep pushing forward
You talk too much
You're saying things that are aggravating me
I'm fed up
I'm really frustrated with you
I bust yo lip can you get up
I hit you and now you're on the ground, can you get back up?
I told you I'd get you
I promised I'd get you back for something you did
What made you think I'd let you
Why would you assume that I wouldn't retaliate?
Get away with murder
Get away with causing me trouble
I bet you knew you'd see the day you regret you
I'm sure you knew that one day you'd regret messing with me
Ever fucked with me
Ever caused me problems
Come and get me
Try to retaliate against me
Fuck with me
Cause problems for me
You will rest in pieces
You'll get hurt badly if you continue to cause me trouble
Never mind what she says
Don't pay attention to what she's saying
Eat these cheerios make grilled cheeses
Have some cereal and then make a grilled cheese sandwich
Then I will whoop yo ass
After that, I'm going to hurt you
I'ma fuck your sister
I'll use your sister to get revenge on you
Can you spell relief?
Do you know how to spell relief?
I can P-you-S-S-why
I can spell 'pussy,' which is what I think of you
Can you guess how I get so hi?
Can you figure out how I get so high?
Move bigger they come
The bigger they are, the harder they fall
Move harder they fall
The harder someone tries to be tough, the more vulnerable they become
War sometimes you've gotta stand up and fight
Sometimes you have to fight to get what you want, even if it means going to war
This homicide was premeditated
I planned this attack ahead of time
My alibi cannot be faded
There's no way to prove that I did what I did
By the time they find the body
The authorities won't discover the evidence until later
Me and my deejay rock the block party
My DJ and I are having fun at the neighborhood party
Deejay please rock the Bob Marley
I'm asking the DJ to play some Bob Marley music
Let's tap the keg and get started
Let's drink some beer and have a good time
This weed makes me feel retarded
This marijuana is making me feel stupid
This beat's funky as a stripper who farted
This rhythm is really good and unique
Yea see how they fall
Watch what happens when they get hurt
One by one my enemies crawl
One by one, people who've wronged me will come crawling back
Let God sort 'em out
Leave them to God, he'll take care of them
Kill 'em all
Hurt or attack everyone who has caused me problems
Trench coat mafia sequel at the mall
Referring to the Columbine shootings or something similar that could happen again
I just won't shut up
I won't be quiet
Until you get the fuck up
Until you stand up or until I win
My skateboard your face
I'm going to hit you with a skateboard
Can you get up?
Are you able to get back up?
Why won't you just leave me alone
Stop bothering me
Chicken no I'm not movin'
I'm not going to back down or move out of the way
Chicken get outta my fuckin' way
Get out of my way, you're blocking me
Chicken no I'm not losin'
I'm not going to back down or lose to you
Motherfucker just walk away
Stop bothering me and go away
Before you fall
Before I hurt you
Wake up stand up and fight
Get up and fight for what you believe in
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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