Last Dayz

Onyx

About Last Dayz

"Last Dayz" is a song by American hip hop group Onyx. It was released on October 3, 1995 by JMJ Records and Rush Associated Labels as the second single from Onyx's second album, All We Got Iz Us. Produced by Agallah & Fredro Starr, "Last Dayz" making it to number 89 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Instrumental of this song was used in the film 8 Mile for the rap battle between Lotto and B-Rabbit. The song was sampled by more than 10 rap artists including Jus Allah, Jedi Mind Tricks, Immortal Technique, and Vinnie Paz. In 2013, the song was re-recorded by Onyx, and released on a compilation album Songs of the 90's. 


Year:
1995
3:56
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I’m america’s nightmare young, black and just don’t give a f*ck
I just wanna get high & live it up
So f*ck a 9 to 5 and whitey tryin to slave us, with minimum wages
Slamming my niggas up in cages
Changin their behavior to spitting razors, that's outrageous
Smoking roaches is hopeless, we want lazy sofas and sculptures
Lady chauffeurs who f*ck us, full house and royal flushes
Roll with the rush, it's that afficial nast
Got bitches with pistols and cash, we living in the last
My theory is "f*ck it", sexy niggas get abducted
My corrupted is conducted, through ghettos, sipping amaretto
Hand on the metal, foot on the pedal
He wore carolina herrera, dirty donna karan sweaters
Ralph lauren leathers and suedes
Gold plated guns and grenades
To blow up; I got news from the informers
I'm trapped in corners, busting shots at time-warner's

My man big ty, he know how to get by
Get high, do a jix, then be fixed to be fly
Some mid, cross and up and downtown action
And when he stick he keep a grip and move with traction
Keep mad alibis, a plan to stay wise and wide eyed
Living in the state of south side
Crooked jakes and fakes snake niggas all out for papes
All who wanna over take you leave them with drapes
The white sheet covers, this heat smothers
The street, eat brothers
Six shots rang, duke got banged
We all ready for these wars
We all want more, these the last days get yours

32 shots inserted in glocks, you heard it for blocks
The murderer who gots convertible drops
Livin life on the edge, a dangerous way of living
Never giving a shit
Cause we living in it
Cause it be off the hook
Crooks, crack
Cheeba spots, and selling rocks
The cops around the clock
It’s hot
Livin life on the edge, a dangerous way of livin
Never giving a shit
Cause we living in it

Thinkin about takin my own life
I might as well, ‘cept they might not sell weed in hell
And that’s where i’m goin cause the devil’s inside of me
He make me rob from my own nationality
That’s kind of ignorant, but yo I gotta pay the rent
So yeah, I'll stick a nigga most definite
A degenerate if I get caught I'm innocent
Cause I don't leave no sticky finga prints
For the cops, they only good if they dead
And all that badge and the gun shit be goin’ to their head
To make bread I gotta steal for sport
So I stole the show and made some pennies for my thoughts
And if this fucking rap shit don't pay
I'ma start selling drugs around my way
Killing my own people in the usg
Shit they gonna get it from somebody, I'd rather it be me
Besides, you can't tax dirty money
And you can't trust nobody (nobody)
No one (no one), I'm a scorpion
And I'll probably bite the bullet cause I live by the gun

Big heavy hitters, 25 to life bidders who just came out and pullin flame out
Take aim
Blow your brains out
It’s life on the edge, a dangerous way of livin
Never giving a shit
Cause we living in it
In south suicide queens where niggas act up
Nigga back up
A hundred mag throw your fucking gats up
It’s life on the edge, a dangerous way of livin
Never giving a shit
Cause we living in it
We never giving a shit
Cause we living in it
A hundred mad motherfuckers dont give a shit
Word up

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Onyx

Onyx is a banded variety of chalcedony. The colors of its bands range from white to almost every color (save some shades, such as purple or blue). Commonly, specimens of onyx contain bands of black and/or white. more »

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Written by: Mike Dean, Andre Barnes, Richard Nash, Eric Taylor

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Last Dayz" is a hardcore hip-hop song by American rap group Onyx, renowned for its violent and aggressive signature style.
Album Detail
The song features in the second studio album of Onyx, named 'All We Got Iz Us,' which was released on October 24, 1995.
Song Recognition
"Last Dayz" is one of the group's most famous songs, recognized widely for its ominous beat and hard-hitting lyricism.
Music Sampling
The background beat of "Last Dayz" was later sampled by several prominent rappers including Eminem, for his song called “Detroit vs. Everybody”.
Chart Performance
Impressively, the album “All We Got Iz Us” peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, carried largely by the success of "Last Dayz."
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by famous artist Diane Martel and had a dark, apocalyptic theme.
Movie Feature
"Last Dayz" was used in the film '8 Mile,' the biopic of the rapper Eminem, contributing to its wider recognition.
Production
The song was produced by Fredro Starr and Chyskillz, working with Jam Master Jay.
Critical Acclaim
The song is highly praised for its raw and authentic representation of street life and struggle.
Song Message
"Last Dayz" reflects on the themes of violence, mortality, and desperation, common themes in the hardcore hip hop subgenre.
Rap Duo
"Last Dayz" features performances by rappers Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz, representing the duo form of the Onyx group.
Influence on Other Artists
Due to its profound influence, the beat of "Last Dayz" has been freestyled over by many artists in the hip-hop scene, including Jay-Z during his appearance on Funkmaster Flex's show.
Re-Release
The song was re-released in 2008 as part of Onyx's 'Cold Case Files: Murder Investigation' compilation.
Music Awards
Although the song didn't win any specific awards, the album 'All We Got Iz Us' was nominated for a 1996 Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album.
Song's Changes
Intriguingly, the original vinyl version of "Last Dayz" featured samples from the Delta movie, but these were removed for the CD version.

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