Fred eventually enrolled at Monroe high school, but was affected by the temptations that led him away from his studies and into the streets. The combined pressures from his peers and home life prevented him from graduating. Fred had reached a low point in his life. On top of his scholastic disappointments, Fred suffered from Kidney disease, Asthma, and Diabetes. Clearly a number of factors culminated to make Fred's life harder than that of many adolescents his age, however, still he persevered.
One of the factors that allowed Fred to persist through the tougher times in his life was music. He recalls falling in love with music, and the Hip-Hop genre more specifically, after seeing MC Hammer. He quickly gained an appreciation for the performance aspects of Hammer's work. At the age of fifteen, Fred also discovered that he had a special talent. He had an exceptional aptitude at working with words. He eventually combined this verbal propensity with his love for music, and found his niche. After becoming further enthralled with early hip hop acts, Fred began allowing this new love to penetrate every aspect of his existence. He began to put his life into the language of rap music, and so began his ascent to lyrical greatness.
By the time Fred turned twenty, he had mastered the art of verbal composition. As he matured he became more confident, and subsequently his flow evolved. Accordingly, his punch lines became fiercer, and his songs improved drastically. He was inspired by the work of artists like Jay-Z, and worked toward creating a repertoire equally as strong. By combining witty punch lines, with the gritty realities of New York life, and expressing them in an animated though calculatedly smooth flow, Fred has managed to concoct a distinctive style that is raw though relatable, and equally appealing.
In recent years Fred has taken more far-reaching steps in terms of pursuing a professional career in rap. By purchasing a studio, investing money into promotional tools and seeking new management, Fred has effectively created a prime environment in which to continue honing his craft, as a serious dedicated artist. In addition, he has made major accomplishments and personal achievements as far as advancing and bettering his position in the industry by performing at myriad venues, seeking radio promotion and exposing the public to his music by any means possible. In addition, Fred has succeeded in his endeavors with support from powerhouse establishments such as T.B.M. Entertainment and Draft Entertainment; all of whom are dedicated exclusively to the task of exposing Fred to the general public.
Thus far, Fred's unorthodox rapping technique has landed him major meetings with Roc-a-fella, Def Jam, Shady, Sony, Bad Boy, Ruff Ryders and Loud (SRC). He has performed at popular venues such as Sob's, Don Hills, Temple, and opened up for Interscope artist Rich Boy. Fred is also co-signed by Riggs Morales of Shady Records, Super Producer Clark Kent, Dee & Waah of Ruff Ryders as well as Til Welch of Virgin. His achievements in the music industry have gained him widespread recognition, allowing for his star to shine brighter as he climbs the Hip-Hop ladder to prominence.
Fred the Godson released two hugely successful and acclaimed mixtapes in the past year, respectfully titled They Call Me the Flow and American Gangster; the latter of which was featured in HIPHOPWEEKLY magazine. Fred's lyrical abilities have been noted by some of hip hops major players, including international megastar Jay-Z, who—after meeting with Fred at Def Jam—remarked that Fred is exactly what is needed in the rap game. His growing industry buzz enabled a meeting with Conrad from Bad Boy shortly after. Solidifying his place as top dog in the highly competitive world of underground unsigned acts, Fred won the 2007 Underground Music Award for "Best Male Rapper." In addition, his talent has attracted the attention of producers such as Sha Money XL, Reefa, Sean C & LV, Heat Makerz, Rockwilder, Buck Wild, Justice League, Charlamaine, Amadeus, Scram Jones and Teddy Riley, all of whom have collaborated with and contributed to Fred musically. Fred has managed to sustain and maintain business as well as personal friendships with heavyweights such as Lenny S from Def Jam and Omar Grant from EMI Publishing both of whom are avid advocates of his talent.
Appearances and features on major programs such ad BET's Rap City, as well as numerous internet and radio programs, mixtapes, DVDs and blog sites have helped to make the underground powerhouse that is Fred, more accessible to the general public. The most recent testament to his talent and flair came via a feature on the popular website Allhiphop.com's breeding ground. His latest single entitled Get 'Em Fred is also seeing widespread success, garnering BDS spins from various popular radio stations nation wide. The magnitude of Fred's potential is summed up by Beanie Sigel who has described Fred as the best dude he heard since he signed to Roc-a-fella, or perhaps even better by Lenny S who is quoted stating that "Fred is the next dude from NYC to blow up."
In an industry so heavily populated with aspiring artists, each with their own claim to fame, Fred the Godson stands out as a superior and deserving artist. His style and libretto are unique and versatile. His clever flow compliments the genuine authenticity of his music's content. His real life experiences penetrate the psyches of his listeners allowing them to vibe on a personal level. Equally important, Fred consistently demonstrates a predisposition for making hit records. In essence, he is the truth.
Nokia
Fred The Godson Lyrics
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We move that yay often
Me and my three niggas step with four 44s
Cops charge us with jaywalkin' (Woo)
Tryna avoid a gray coffin
Got gray and black, Pat Sajak
We bought a K off him voluntary assignment
'cause we gave it to 'em anyway
Voluntary consignment (Damn)
Now he sittin' in solitary confinement, ma
He ain't a act, just with Tyler Perry
We grindin' (Ha ha)
In a telly where the birds are promised
Hand off in Buffalo like Jim
Kelly and Thurman Thomas (Woo)
I need a couple, y'all
If it ain't Spesh or Benny then
I don't fuck with y'all (Nah)
We had to hustle, y'all (Right)
So much weight in the Benz, foreign
It turned into a muscle car
Caliber handle over the buckle, y'all
99 Cents Store, nigga
Don't make me buck at y'all
New iPhone, love how they made it
If I spoke to you, it was on a Nokia
That was my favorite that was my favorite
Huh, that was my favorite
New iPhone, love how they made it
If I spoke to you, it was on a Nokia
That was my favorite that was my favorite
Uh, that was my favorite
Yo, I let one fiend get a sample
Then he go and tell the rest and
That's how you lead by example
Excuses for leeches to ramble
I got a date with success and
Don't got a reason to cancel
While y'all hit casinos to gamble
We took risks that's illegal
So my lawyer fees was substantial
I be with the G's and the vandals
Kids that lead the relatives of
Your enemies squeezin' the candle
My girl like Meadow Soprano
She couldn't handle drivin' keys from
Orlando in a Kia Sorento
My trap gon' feed me a Lambo
I never seen it
Still make money from it like Stevie's piano
Jealousy easy to handle
'specially when your jacket Red Tab but
Your sleeves is a mammal
I find you, leave you in shambles jaw broke
For a whole year they
Was feedin' you Campbell's trust
New iPhone, love how they made it
If I spoke to you, it was on a Nokia
That was my favorite that was my favorite
Huh, that was my favorite
New iPhone, love how they made it
If I spoke to you, it was on a Nokia
That was my favorite that was my favorite
Uh, that was my favorite
The Butcher comin', nigga let's go
I learned from dealers
Get 'em back, then you kill 'em slow
(Kill 'em slow) i burnt my bridges
Took the scraps and then built a boat
(I did)
I'm earnin' digit's, all my bitches know
(My bitches know)
I fly her anywhere 'long as she not
Too boujee to sit in coach (Hah)
First-time felon and eleven
That's the time he facin' (Damn, lil' homie)
All that over a seven-second conversation
Tijuana plug want the dough
Without no complications
If a dollar missin'
He gon' buy my baby mom a basement (Woo)
Yeah, can't even trust the close ones
Mama tried to teach me (She did)
I had a saw pokin' out my back
By the time she reach me (Damn)
They duckin' strays and discussin' ways
On how to beat me (They can't)
Crooked feds and they got crooked plans
On how to keep me (They can't)
They ain't think I get it
But why they thought that?
(Fuck they thought that for?)
Them burner phones, we got rid of 'em
We caught packs (Hah) we all different
Be specific when you talk rap (Why?)
Uh huh, 'cause Martin turned his cheek
But Malcolm fought back
Let's go (Butcher comin', nigga)
New iPhone, love how they made it
If I spoke to you, it was on a Nokia
That was my favorite that was my favorite
Huh, that was my favorite
New iPhone, love how they made it
If I spoke to you, it was on a Nokia
That was my favorite that was my favorite
Uh, that was my favorite
The lyrics to Fred The Godson's "Nokia" are filled with vivid descriptions of the rapper's past experiences as a drug dealer and his current success in the rap game. The song opens with a reference to the "family biz," which is most likely a nod to his affiliation with the Bronx-based rap collective, Family Business. He speaks of moving cocaine ("yay") with his three partners who each carry "four 44s". The group is charged with jaywalking, but they perceive it as an attempt by the police to stop them from reaching their goal of a "gray coffin". Fred's 'gray and black' refers to the classic prison uniform, and his reference to Pat Sajak most likely refers to the popular game show Wheel of Fortune. In the next line, he describes the group's purchase of a "K" (a semi-automatic rifle) from a known arms dealer, a transaction that later lands the dealer in solitary confinement. Fred wants the listener to know that his group is serious about their business and are willing to shoot their enemies at any given moment.
In the chorus, Fred reminisces on the days when the Nokia mobile phone was a popular device and his preferred mode of communication. He mentions that he currently loves the new iPhone but still fondly remembers the Nokia, which he used to speak with the people important to him. In the second verse, Fred speaks of his rise to success as a rapper and his past life as a drug dealer. He mentions that he gave a 'sample' to his clients, which led to his business expanding. He further highlights the risk he took when he got involved in illegal businesses. At the end of the verse, he talks about how he learned to deal with jealousy and ultimately overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
We move that yay often
We frequently sell cocaine
Me and my three niggas step with four 44s, Cops charge us with jaywalking
We walk around with guns and the cops still find a way to charge us with something minor
Tryna avoid a gray coffin, Got gray and black, Pat Sajak
We are trying to avoid death and have guns in both gray and black colors (like the Wheel of Fortune host's name)
We bought a K off him voluntary assignment, 'cause we gave it to 'em anyway, Voluntary consignment
We gave the gun dealer a voluntary assignment to sell us a gun because we were going to buy it anyway
Now he sittin' in solitary confinement, ma, He ain't an act, just with Tyler Perry
The gun dealer got caught and is now in solitary confinement, and we are not pretending to be something we're not (like Tyler Perry's characters)
In a telly where the birds are promised, Hand off in Buffalo like Jim, Kelly and Thurman Thomas
We are in a hotel room where prostitutes are guaranteed and we just made a drug deal in Buffalo like the famous football players
I need a couple, y'all, If it ain't Spesh or Benny then, I don't fuck with y'all
I need a couple of things, but if it's not coming from my trusted associates Spesh or Benny, I won't bother with it
So much weight in the Benz, foreign, It turned into a muscle car, Caliber handle over the buckle, y'all
There's so much cocaine in the Benz that it's become more powerful, and the gun handle is right next to the seatbelt buckle
99 Cents Store, nigga Don't make me buck at y'all
I don't care where you're from, if you mess with me, I'll shoot you (even if you're from the cheapest store)
New iPhone, love how they made it, If I spoke to you, it was on a Nokia, That was my favorite that was my favorite, Huh, that was my favorite
I love the new iPhone, but when I used to talk to you, it was on a Nokia phone (and that's what I preferred)
Yo, I let one fiend get a sample, Then he go and tell the rest and, That's how you lead by example
I gave one drug addict a small amount to test out, and then he told his friends about it, and that's how people start to follow the example set by others
Excuses for leeches to ramble, I got a date with success and, Don't got a reason to cancel
There's no excuse for lazy people who just talk without action, but I am committed to achieving success and don't have any reason to quit
While y'all hit casinos to gamble, We took risks that's illegal, So my lawyer fees was substantial
While other people go to casinos and take risks, we take illegal risks, which means we need to pay more for legal representation
Jealousy easy to handle, 'specially when your jacket Red Tab but, Your sleeves is a mammal
It's easy to deal with people who are jealous, especially when you're wearing a Levi's jacket (with the recognizable red tab), but secretly dealing with more dangerous things (like illegal animal trafficking)
For a whole year they, Was feedin' you Campbell's trust
For a whole year, they were just feeding you lies (like the canned soup company)
I learned from dealers, Get 'em back, then you kill 'em slow, I burnt my bridges, Took the scraps and then built a boat
I learned from drug dealers that revenge is best served slowly, and I burned my bridges (with people I used to know) and used the small remains to build something bigger
I'm earnin' digit's, all my bitches know, I fly her anywhere 'long as she not, Too boujee to sit in coach
I'm making a lot of money, and all my women know that, I'll fly them anywhere as long as they're not too snobbish to sit in coach
First-time felon and eleven, That's the time he facin', All that over a seven-second conversation
A person is facing eleven years in jail for their first offense, and it's all because of a short conversation
Tijuana plug want the dough, Without no complications, If a dollar missin', He gon' buy my baby mom a basement
The drug dealer in Tijuana wants his money without any issues, and if there's even a dollar missing, he'll buy my baby mom a burial spot (out of revenge)
Yeah, can't even trust the close ones, Mama tried to teach me, I had a saw pokin' out my back, By the time she reach me
You can't even trust the people closest to you, which my mom tried to warn me about, but I didn't listen and ended up getting attacked (like having a saw jabbed into my back)
They duckin' strays and discussin' ways, On how to beat me, Crooked feds and they got crooked plans, On how to keep me
People are hiding from bullets and strategizing on how to bring me down while corrupt law enforcement officials are planning their own schemes to keep me in trouble
Them burner phones, we got rid of 'em, We caught packs we all different, Be specific when you talk rap, Cause Martin turned his cheek, But Malcolm fought back
We got rid of the phones that could be traced, we have new drugs to sell, and don't make vague statements about criminal activity because Martin Luther King Jr. was peaceful, but Malcolm X stood up and fought
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