Obie Trice (Skit)
D12 · Devil's Night [2001]
Proof as DJ:
Yeah, this is DJ Seven Deuce for Motown sounds of W-Down (haha)
Give a big shoutout to Runyan Ave. and them Detroit playas
youknowwhatImean. And we're gonna go to the phone lines
right now...
Caller *beep*
Kuniva as Rondell Beene:
Callar my ass, you know who this is. Look, I'm mad as hell,
first you got Eminem. This nigga said he's gonna get me on
his album. No show I didn't get on it - Then he signed these
niggas D12, little punk ass niggas. And all of a sudden I heard
he signed this new motherfucker named...
Obie Trice:
Obie Trice
First I took the underground over
The well known asshole brought y'all hoar
Then the industry saw interest in me
Now I'm Shady Records like Marshall Mathers LP
Mr. Trice
The name has occured in you conversation
But the face is blur
And if you never spoke my name nigga you heard
Got word from that naggin bitch that stay bootleggin
Underground since the Fu-Schnikens
Or underground since Chi Ali was fuckin with them stupid bitches
Different kinda species (Aaaah!)
Shittin on you punk motherfuckers with the Dirty Dozen typa fecies
Obie Trice (Skit)
D12's 2001 album Devil's Night stands as a defining moment in the group's discography, showcasing their signature blend of gritty hip-hop and collaborative energy. The track Obie Trice (Skit) serves as a pivotal introduction to the Detroit rapper who would soon join their ranks. This recording highlights the group's close-knit community and their role in launching new talent within the Motown Records ecosystem. By featuring Obie Trice prominently on such a high-profile project, D12 reinforced their status as a collective powerhouse capable of shaping the regional sound. The song captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic that characterized the album, offering listeners a glimpse into the group's internal dynamics and their commitment to elevating their peers. It remains a testament to the era's collaborative spirit and the enduring influence of Detroit's hip-hop scene.