It's On

Eazy E's 'It's On' is a track that exemplifies the raw and confrontational style of rap music that emerged from the West Coast hip-hop scene in the early 1990s. The song is a diss track, a staple of hip-hop music where an artist directly addresses and attacks another person, usually another rapper. In this case, Eazy E targets Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, who were former collaborators turned rivals. The lyrics are filled with aggressive posturing, insults, and boasts that are characteristic of the genre's battle-oriented roots.

The song's lyrics reference the falling out between Eazy E and Dr. Dre, who had been members of the seminal gangsta rap group N.W.A. The tension arose after Dre left N.W.A and Ruthless Records, which was co-founded by Eazy E, to join Death Row Records. Eazy E accuses Dre of being inauthentic, referencing his past appearance and contrasting it with his current 'gangster' persona. He also mocks Dre's new music and business decisions, suggesting that despite their estrangement, Dre still owes his success to Eazy E's influence and financial support.

'It's On' is a snapshot of the intense personal and professional rivalries that can exist in the music industry, particularly within hip-hop. The song is a testament to the genre's competitive spirit and the importance of maintaining a strong, authentic image. Eazy E's unapologetic and direct approach in the song reflects the no-holds-barred attitude that was prevalent in the rap scene at the time, and it serves as a historical document of one of the most famous feuds in hip-hop history.