Six Feet Deep (song)
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| Single by Geto Boys | ||||
| from the album Till Death Do Us Part | ||||
| Released | May 28, 1993 | |||
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| Length | 5:24 | |||
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| Producer | N.O. Joe | |||
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| "Six Feet Deep" on YouTube | ||||
"Six Feet Deep" is a song by American hip hop group Geto Boys, released as the second single from their fourth studio album Till Death Do Us Part (1993) on May 28, 1993. Produced by N.O. Joe, it contains samples of "Easy" by Commodores and "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye.
Composition
The song opens with a slowed down sample of the line "There's far too many of you dying" from "What's Going On", followed by production that incorporates a similarly slowed loop from "Easy" and drums.[1] Lyrically, the song centers on the widespread deaths of young Black men from street violence, with each member of the Geto Boys reflecting on the victims' lives and brutal killings.[2] Scarface raps the first and third verses, which find him recounting the funeral of one such man in full detail.[1][2] The second verse is performed by Bushwick Bill, who offers a broad observation of the violence, while Big Mike performs the fourth and final verse, which serves as a farewell to the people who have died.[1]
Critical reception
Matt Jost of RapReviews wrote "While it is Scarface's stunningly emotional narrative that takes 'Six Feet Deep' to the next level, ultimately everything about the track is outstanding, making it one of the most touching moments in '90s rap."[1] Jesse Ducker of Albumism described the song as "an effective counterpoint that demonstrates the finality of death."[2]
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 40 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 37 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] | 2 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 34 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Jost, Matt (April 6, 2010). "Geto Boys :: Till Death Do Us Part :: Rap-A-Lot Records". RapReviews. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Ducker, Jesse (March 14, 2023). "Rediscover Geto Boys' 'Till Death Do Us Part' (1993) | Tribute". Albumism. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Geto Boys Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Geto Boys Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Geto Boys Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Geto Boys Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2026.