They fuse punk energy with hip hop lyrics and instrumentation to form a sou… Read Full Bio ↴They fuse punk energy with hip hop lyrics and instrumentation to form a sound they call “G-punk” (A combination of G-Funk and Punk). They have also been known to experiment with various other musical genres, such as reggae.

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

Daydreams
hed pe Lyrics

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I could not sleep last night
That's not your problem
I've got my problems

I watched you sleep last night
That's not your problem
I've got my problems

It's hard to understand
It gets so hard to be your man
I would give you anything
But I don't have anything
Just these crazy daydreams
And they are not worth anything

I got so high last night
That's not your problem
I've got my problems

I tried to forget my life
That's not your problem
I've got my problems

It's hard to understand

Take your time - take your time

Hey girl
I'm so glad that we could have this time together
So I could let you know just exactly how I feel
Ya see it's been been hard to talk to you 'cause
You never listen - you're so selfish
You never shut up!!

And you know I don't have any money
And I can barely pay my bills
But you don't care
You're so selfish
What do you want from me?

It's hard to understand
It's get so hard to be your man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to hed pe's song "Daydreams" depict a sense of frustration and turmoil within oneself. The singer starts off by acknowledging that they couldn't sleep the previous night, and that it's not their partner's problem. They then reveal that they watched their partner sleep, but again, it's not their partner's problem. It's almost as if the singer is trying to convey that their problems are their own, and not to burden their partner with them. They then go on to state that it's hard to be their partner's man, and that they would give them anything, but they don't have anything to give except for their "crazy daydreams" which are not worth anything.

Towards the end of the song, the singer seems to be addressing their partner directly, telling them to take their time. They then go on to express their frustrations with their partner's selfishness and lack of empathy. The singer feels they cannot communicate effectively with their partner due to their constant talking and lack of listening. The singer then adds that they don't have any money and can barely pay their bills, but their partner doesn't seem to care.

Overall, the lyrics of "Daydreams" paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship where the singer feels unheard and misunderstood. Their problems and emotions seem to be disregarded by their partner, leading to feelings of frustration and despair.

Line by Line Meaning

I could not sleep last night
I had trouble sleeping last night

That's not your problem
I don't want to burden you with my problem

I've got my problems
I have my own issues to deal with

I watched you sleep last night
I stayed awake and watched you sleep last night

It's hard to understand
It's difficult to comprehend

It gets so hard to be your man
It's challenging to be in a relationship with you

I would give you anything
I'm willing to give you everything

But I don't have anything
Unfortunately, I don't possess anything

Just these crazy daydreams
All I have are these wild fantasies

And they are not worth anything
Sadly, they have no value

I got so high last night
I consumed drugs or alcohol and got intoxicated last night