She is famous for her collaboration song with SoulJa, "Koko ni Iru yo", and her answer song "Soba ni Iru ne". In September 2008, the Guinness World Records certified that "Soba ni Iru ne" became the best-selling digital download single in Japan with over two million "full-track" downloads (Chaku Uta Full). However, the record of the Guinness World Records was replaced by Greeeen's song "Kiseki" in June of 2009. Including various forms of digital downloads, it sold over 8.7 million downloads by November 2008. Both of the songs are similar, and both share the same chorus. However, the song "Soba ni Iru ne" proved to be more popular than the song "Koko ni Iru yo", debuting at #3 in its first week on the Oricon charts, and in its second week, reaching #1 on the charts. "Soba ni Iru ne" stayed in the Top 5 ranking for 7 consecutive weeks. It became the highest-selling female single (strictly a duet song) on the Oricon 2008 yearly charts
When she was ten years old when she began to sing and discovered gospel music. She spent six years at Osaka International School as an elementary school student. At age 12, her family moved to Torrance, California, and she attended Calle Mayor Middle School. She lived there for two years. She returned to Japan in the winter of 2002. Her family moved to Tokyo; this time moving to Tokyo where she attended the American School in Japan and received voice training. Currently, Aoyama is studying at Sophia University in Tokyo.
Aoyama's first release in the music industry was a collaboration single with DS455 in June 2007, which broke the top fifty. She debuted with ONE WAY three months later, which peaked in the top one hundred of the Oricon chart. A few weeks later she was featured on a single by SoulJa called ここにいるよ feat. 青山テルマ. The single was a long charting hit despite only reaching #6. It has sold over 100,000 copies.
Her debut album, Diary, was released in Japan on March 26, 2008. And released a concert album and DVD titled: Aoyama Thelma Tour 2009 "Diary"
Party Party: Thelma Remix is a remix album by Japanese Pop/R&B singer Thelma Aoyama. It was released on December 10, 2008.
On February 11, 2009, she released album Love!: Thelma Love Song Collection, which debuted at the number-one position on the Oricon weekly charts.
Emotions is Thelma Aoyama's second studio album, and her third album overall. It was released on September 9, 2009.
In late December, it was announced that Aoyama collaborated with Big Bang's Taeyang for her single, "Fall in Love", which was released on January 27, 2010.
In early February, right after the release of her new single "Fall in Love", Aoyama announced on her official blog that she released a single called "Kaeru Basho" that was out on March 3, 2010.The first song called "Kaeru basho" is the ending song in the movie Doraemon: Nobita's Great Battle of the Mermaid King. This single features SoulJa, once again, as they have before with Soba ni Iru ne and has a B side called "Anata ga Kiechaisode".
Lollipop
青山テルマ Lyrics
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On my block it don't stop
[Hook - 2x]
Fresh out the good-ship, my lollipops
After I cop, go cop me a drop top
After that, I'm headed straight for the Rollie shop
On my block it don't stop
[Ghetto E]
How much candy can I sell up on the block
My stores never close, they open around the clock
It's time to take a trip to the good-ship lollipop
Don't stop, getcha money player!
Flipping Alexander the Grapes, pay me Now or Later
Lemonheads chasin' my candy paint for the flavor
Go to cop, to set up shop on 5th Avenue
Crackerjack and his Nutty Buddy they be fallin' through
Puffin' Laffy Taffy, sittin' in Little Debbie's house
Her Baby Boop'll go to sleep, so now I'm bowlin' out
Hit the strip joint, lookin' for me some Kit-Kat
Raisinet gift and then I Hershey Kisses up in the back
I'll enjoy you when the Tootsie Roll on the pole
Mike & Ike freak in the back and there go Oreo
Aiyyo, aiyyo!
Can't stay out long, I'm going home
It's time to hit the block
My man got them yum dumb-dumb drops, and they come
[Hook - 2x]
Fresh out the good-ship, my lollipops
After I cop, go cop me a drop top
After that, I'm headed straight for the Rollie shop
On my block it don't stop
Getcha money player!
[Ghetto E]
Hood-wide, open, hopin' to flip a 100-Grand
Rock candy won't melt up in your mouth or in your hand
Money wraped in rubberbands, we call 'em Rolos
Cause you know we gots to get the Pillsbury Dough
Page Mr. Goodbar, told me meet me at the Jolly Rancher
Doin' eighty on the Noogie, way that nigga got there
I pray to God he wasn't wired with no 'Ubble Bubble
We will brake his Sweet Tarts off if he got in trouble
Got him out of jail on the double, he back on the grind
"Now who's Bazooka Joe" I don't know, he ain't a friend of mine
"He called about some Blow Pops", stop that might be one time
Tryin to get a buy, but I refuse to let him cop mine
It's hard to stop the Candyman from walkin' in his cash-shoes
Because the Candyman he had to stand that the cash rules
Can't stay out long, I'm going home, it's time to hit the block
My man got them yum dumb-dumb drop, and they come
[Hook] 3x to fade
Fresh out the good-ship, my lollipops
After I cop, go cop me a drop top
After that, I'm headed straight for the Rollie shop
On my block it don't stop
Getcha money player!
The lyrics to "LOLLIPOP" by 青山テルマ is a clever play on words that metaphorically likens the drug trade to selling candy on the street. The song is a vivid portrayal of a world where dealers are hustling day and night to make a profit. The lyrics describe how much candy can be sold up on the block, how stores never close, and how it's time to take a trip to the good-ship lollipop. The use of candy names and brands as metaphors for drugs and money is ingenious. The lyrics go on to describe the different flavors and brands that the dealer has to offer, like flipping Alexander the Grapes, paying Now or Later, and chasing after Lemonheads. The hook repeats the idea of getting money and the euphoria that comes with it. Overall, the song is a social commentary on the glamorization of drug use and its damaging effects on the community.
Line by Line Meaning
On my block it don't stop
No matter what happens on my neighborhood, life goes on.
Fresh out the good-ship, my lollipops
I just got my stash of candy from the supplier.
After I cop, go cop me a drop top
After I get my candy, I'll reward myself with a fancy car.
After that, I'm headed straight for the Rollie shop
Then, I'll visit the luxury watch store to buy the most expensive watch.
Getcha money player!
Make sure to hustle and earn money!
How much candy can I sell up on the block
I wonder how many candies I can sell in my area.
My stores never close, they open around the clock
My candy shop is always open, 24/7.
It's time to take a trip to the good-ship lollipop
It's time to go to the supplier to restock on candy.
Don't stop, getcha money player!
Keep hustling and making money!
Flipping Alexander the Grapes, pay me Now or Later
I'm selling Alexander the Grapes candies and accepting payment either in cash or later.
Lemonheads chasin' my candy paint for the flavor
People are interested in the color and flavor of my candy-coated car, just like Lemonheads candies.
Go to cop, to set up shop on 5th Avenue
I'm going to the supplier to restock and set up my candy shop on the high-end shopping district.
Crackerjack and his Nutty Buddy they be fallin' through
Customers like Crackerjack and Nutty Buddy are visiting my candy shop frequently.
Puffin' Laffy Taffy, sittin' in Little Debbie's house
I'm smoking weed while sitting at Little Debbie's house, enjoying Laffy Taffy candies.
Her Baby Boop'll go to sleep, so now I'm bowlin' out
Little Debbie's child went to sleep, so I'm leaving to sell more candy.
Hit the strip joint, lookin' for me some Kit-Kat
I went to a strip club looking to buy Kit-Kat candy.
Raisinet gift and then I Hershey Kisses up in the back
I gave a gift of Raisinet candies and ended up kissing someone in the back (of the club, car, or another location).
I'll enjoy you when the Tootsie Roll on the pole
I'll enjoy someone sexually when they dance provocatively like a Tootsie Roll on a stripper pole.
Mike & Ike freak in the back and there go Oreo
A customer who likes Mike & Ike candy is having sex in the back, while another customer nicknamed Oreo is buying candy upfront.
Aiyyo, aiyyo!
A slang phrase used to grab someone's attention.
Hood-wide, open, hopin' to flip a 100-Grand
The entire neighborhood is open for business, hoping to earn a lot of money, like the 100 Grand candy bar.
Rock candy won't melt up in your mouth or in your hand
Rock candies don't melt even when exposed to heat, unlike other candies.
Money wraped in rubberbands, we call 'em Rolos
We use rubber bands to hold our money, which we call Rolos.
Cause you know we gots to get the Pillsbury Dough
We need to get a lot of money, like the Pillsbury Dough boy.
Page Mr. Goodbar, told me meet me at the Jolly Rancher
I received a message from Mr. Goodbar, asking me to meet him at the Jolly Rancher candy store.
Doin' eighty on the Noogie, way that nigga got there
Mr. Goodbar is driving fast on Noogie Street, wonder how he got there so quickly.
I pray to God he wasn't wired with no 'Ubble Bubble
I hope Mr. Goodbar isn't wearing a wire or anything suspicious like a gum called 'Ubble Bubble'.
We will brake his Sweet Tarts off if he got in trouble
If Mr. Goodbar is in trouble, we'll leave him behind like breaking Sweet Tarts candies.
Got him out of jail on the double, he back on the grind
We bailed Mr. Goodbar out of jail and he's back in the business of selling candy.
"Now who's Bazooka Joe" I don't know, he ain't a friend of mine
I don't know who Bazooka Joe is, and he's not my friend or associate in this business.
"He called about some Blow Pops", stop that might be one time
Someone called about buying Blow Pops from us, but it could be a trap or a sting operation.
Tryin to get a buy, but I refuse to let him cop mine
Someone is trying to buy candy from us, but we don't want to sell our stash to him.
It's hard to stop the Candyman from walkin' in his cash-shoes
It's hard to stop us from making money selling candies.
Because the Candyman he had to stand that the cash rules
We have to accept that money is the most important thing in this business.
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