G-funk (which uses funk music with artificially lowered tempos) incorporates multi-layered and melodic synthesizers, slow hypnotic grooves, , the extensive sampling of p-funk tunes, and a high portamento sine wave keyboard lead.
Unlike other earlier rap acts that also utilized funk samples (such as EPMD or The Bomb Squad), G-funk often utilized fewer, unaltered samples per song [1]. Music theorist Adam Krims has described G-funk as "a style of generally West Coast rap whose musical tracks tend to deploy live instrumentation, heavy on bass and keyboards, with minimal (sometimes no) sampling and often highly conventional harmonic progressions and harmonies".[2]
There has been some debate over who should be considered the "father of G-funk." Adam Holmes is generally believed to have developed the sound[3]; the first hints of the whiny syn-leads and Parliament-Funkadelic-style bass grooves in Dr. Dre's work appeared on N.W.A's single "Alwayz Into Something" from their 1991 album Efil4zaggin. Dr. Dre's first true G-funk single, however, was 1992's "Deep Cover", the title song from the movie soundtrack of the same name, which also introduced the world to Snoop Dogg. When Dre's 1992 Death Row Records debut The Chronic was released in 1992, the album was immensely successful, and consequently made G-funk the most popular sub-genre of hip hop. [4] Many opponents, however, have claimed that Dr. Dre developed his sound after hearing Above the Law's debut Livin' Like Hustlers, before it had come out.
Big Fish
Vince Staples Lyrics
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Know what I'm saying?
You want that over there? You want that over there?
I got you
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night balling
So far from my past misfortune
No sleepin', late nights no eatin'
Gun squeezing, I'm a real Artesian
Ramona, I was round that corner
Still down, I'm a Norf Norf soldier
G slide right down Sawyer
When we slide, you won't see morning
Another story of a young black man
Tryna make it up out that jam, goddamn
Bag back, let me make my bands, got plans
If you hatin' don't shake my hand
Take it easy, homie
Reminiscin' sitting in that Benz
Of the twenty two bus stop way back when
With the 22, 5 shot eyes on scan
For the click, clack, clap or the boop, bop, bam, 'cause
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
It's funny I was going crazy not too long ago
Women problems every morning like the Maury show
Swimming upstream while I'm tryna keep my bread
From the sharks make me wanna put the hammer to my head
At the park politicin' with the kids
Tryna get em on a straight path, got the lames mad
Know they hate to see me make cash, got the space dash
In the foreign with the GPS addressed to your mama house
Compensation conversations what I'm all about
Took the smart route, never been marked out
Shoulda been dead broke, shoulda been chalked out
But it didn't happen, now it's time to get it cracking
Quarterbackin' like I'm 40 Water mix the holy water with the Voss
Wanna be the boss then you gotta pay the cost
Learned it from the Dogg I'm from Long Beach
That's the city where the skinny carry strong heat
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
The song "Big Fish" by Vince Staples is a reflection of the rapper's journey from struggling to make ends meet to achieving success, wealth, and fame. The first few lines of the song suggest that he is now in a position to get whatever he wants, indicating that he has overcome his past financial struggles. The repetitive chorus, "I was up late night balling, countin' up hundreds by the thousand," reinforces this idea and highlights his newfound prosperity.
The verses of the song delve deeper into his rise to success and the obstacles he faced along the way. The second verse talks about the pressure he felt to provide for himself and his loved ones, which led him to a path of hustling and potentially dangerous situations. However, he also mentions his commitment to mentorship and helping young people stay on the right path. The third verse focuses more on his current status and how he plans to maintain and continue growing his wealth while also remaining grounded and focused on what's important.
Overall, "Big Fish" is a celebration of Vince Staples' success, but it also acknowledges the challenges that come with it and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and one's values.
Line by Line Meaning
You can get anything you want
Know what I'm saying?
You want that over there? You want that over there?
I got you
I am capable of providing you with anything you desire, do you understand me? Do you see that thing you want? Don't worry, I can get it for you.
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was staying up late at night and partying. As I partied, I was counting money in hundred-dollar bills, and I had thousands of them. This happened repeatedly.
So far from my past misfortune
No sleepin', late nights no eatin'
Gun squeezing, I'm a real Artesian
Ramona, I was round that corner
Still down, I'm a Norf Norf soldier
G slide right down Sawyer
When we slide, you won't see morning
Another story of a young black man
Tryna make it up out that jam, goddamn
Bag back, let me make my bands, got plans
If you hatin' don't shake my hand
Take it easy, homie
Reminiscin' sitting in that Benz
Of the twenty two bus stop way back when
With the 22, 5 shot eyes on scan
For the click, clack, clap or the boop, bop, bam, 'cause
I am now enjoying success and financial stability, and I am far removed from my past misfortunes. I don't sleep much and don't eat much either, but I am always ready and armed. I come from Norf Norf, and I am a soldier there. We ride down Sawyer Street to take care of business and, if we do, you won't see the morning. I am yet another story of a young black man trying to get out of a difficult situation. If people don't approve of my plans, I don't want to interact with them. Let's take it easy. I remember being in a Benz reminiscing on the days I used to catch the 22 bus. I kept an eye out for anyone who might try to harm me.
It's funny I was going crazy not too long ago
Women problems every morning like the Maury show
Swimming upstream while I'm tryna keep my bread
From the sharks make me wanna put the hammer to my head
At the park politicin' with the kids
Tryna get em on a straight path, got the lames mad
Know they hate to see me make cash, got the space dash
In the foreign with the GPS addressed to your mama house
Compensation conversations what I'm all about
Took the smart route, never been marked out
Shoulda been dead broke, shoulda been chalked out
But it didn't happen, now it's time to get it cracking
Quarterbackin' like I'm 40 Water mix the holy water with the Voss
Wanna be the boss then you gotta pay the cost
Learned it from the Dogg I'm from Long Beach
That's the city where the skinny carry strong heat
It's funny, but not too long ago, I was going crazy. I had women problems every morning, similar to those on the Maury show. Despite the challenging circumstances, I am striving to be successful and to prevent sharks from stealing my money. I hang out in the park with children, trying to guide them onto the right path, and my success angers the lowlifes. I am all about having conversations that lead to financial compensation. I always chose the smart path and avoided trouble. I could have ended up broke and dead but thankfully, that didn't happen. Now, it's time to get things done, and I'm leading like 40 Water, mixing holy water with Voss. If you want to be the boss, you must pay the price. I learned this lesson from Snoop Dogg, for I am from Long Beach, where even the thin carry powerful weapons.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jordan Houston, Kehinde Hassan, Taiwo Hassan, Vincent Staples
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ClarkAmarah
Lyrics:
I was up late night balling
So far from my past misfortune
No sleepin', late nights no eatin'
Gun squeezing, I'm a real Artesian
Ramona, I was round that corner
Still down, I'm a Norf Norf soldier
G slide right down Sawyer
When we slide, you won't see morning
Another story of a young black man
Tryna make it up out that jam, god damn
Bag back, let me make my bands, got plans
If you hatin' don't shake my hand
Take it easy, homie
Reminiscin' sitting in that Benz
Of the 22 bus stop way back when
With the 22, 5 shot eyes on scan
For the click, clack, clap
Or the boop, bop, bam, cuz
It's funny I was going crazy not too long ago
Women problems every morning like the Maury show
Swimming upstream while I'm tryna keep my bread
From the sharks make me wanna put the hammer to my head
At the park politicin' with the kids
Tryna get em on a straight path, got the lames mad
Know they hate to see me make cash, got the space dash
In the foreign with the GPS addressed to your mama house
Compensation conversations what I'm all about
Took the smart route, never been marked out
Shoulda been dead broke, shoulda been chalked out
But it didn't happen, now it's time to get it cracking
Quarterbackin' like I'm 40 Water
Mix the holy water with the Voss
Wanna be the boss then you gotta pay the cost
Learned it from the Dogg I'm from Long Beach
That's the city where the skinny carry strong heat
@g.h3874
[Intro: Juicy J]
You can get anything you want
Know what I'm saying?
You want that over there?
You want that over there?
I got you
[Chorus: Juicy J]
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
[Verse 1: Vince Staples]
I was up late night balling
So far from my past misfortune
No sleepin', late nights no eatin'
Gun squeezing, I'm a real Artesian
Ramona, I was round that corner
Still down, I'm a Norf Norf soldier
G slide right down do Sawyer
When we slide, you won't see morning
Another story of a young black man
Tryna make it up out that jam, god damn
Bag back, let me make my bands, got plans
If you hatin' don't shake my hand
Take it easy, homie
Reminiscin' sitting in that Benz
Of the 22 bus stop way back when
With the 22, 5 shot eyes on scan
For the click, clack, clap
Or the boop, bop, bam, cuz
[Chorus: Juicy J]
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
[Verse 2: Vince Staples]
It's funny I was going crazy not too long ago
Women problems every morning like the Maury show
Swimming upstream while I'm tryna keep my bread
From the sharks make me wanna put the hammer to my head
At the park politickin' with the kids
Tryna get em on a straight path, got the lames mad
Know they hate to see me make cash, got the space dash
In the foreign with the GPS addressed to your mama house
Compensation conversations what I'm all about
Took the smart route, never been marked out
Shoulda been dead broke, shoulda been chalked out
But it didn't happen, now it's time to get it cracking
Quarterbackin' like I'm 40 Water
Mix the holy water with the Voss
Wanna be the boss then you gotta pay the cost
Learned it from the Dogg I'm from Long Beach
That's the city where the skinny carry strong heat
[Chorus: Juicy J]
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
I was up late night ballin'
Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
@aroneriksson8297
Most underrated, underappreciated, slept-on rapper
@HSkeleton
For real, there is no excuse for anyone not to know this man.
@Chris-rc2kl
Him, Ab and Saba
@byron2683
denzel curry
@nika-og4vu
you mean Big K.R.I.T ?
@patrickbenson8440
Kaan
@CJ-os8rm
He flows better than the sea
@prxnv
the sea doesn't flow
@thecoolerkmanimation
the sea rumbles
@ghostamity5116
CJ the sea is pretty rough and violent so that statement is kinda dumb