Golden's first music video, "Trappers Anthem", was released in 2017. In January 2019, he released the single "Valentino", which received over 100 million plays on Spotify. He received his first record deal through producer D. A. Doman. 24kGoldn got his big break through his 2019 "high-energy" single "Valentino". However, the rapper said in 2020 that "those ['Valentino'] were recorded over a year ago and don't exactly reflect the person I have become since then". Golden released his debut EP Dropped Outta College in November 2019, and he signed a record deal with Records, LLC and Columbia Records. In 2020, Golden gained further attention with single "City of Angels", which was officially released to US alternative radio on March 31, 2020; followed up in May 2020 with an official remix of the song by English singer-songwriter Yungblud. On May 20, 24kGoldn was featured on the remix of Olivia O'Brien's single "Josslyn".
On August 11, 2020, he was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class, placing in the 10th position after receiving the most fan votes. That same month, Golden's July 2020 single "Mood" featuring Iann Dior hit the charts due to its success on TikTok. It went on to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
24kGoldn's music ranges from a variety of genres, motivated by his need to "never want[ing] to be constricted by one genre". Regarding his style, he stated: "depending on what song you listen to, my music can be described different ways". He attributes his "maturity and development" to rapper Paypa Boy, who initially got him into recording music.
24kGoldn grew up in San Francisco, California and attended Lowell High School, a selective public school. As a child, 24kGoldn acted in commercials. Golden sang in the choir in middle school and high school, and, with that, the importance of music in his life grew with his "own growth". Before he realised he could do music professionally, he planned on becoming a hedge fund manager. Golden attended the University of Southern California where he joined the Beta-Sigma Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, as a Spring 2019 initiate. He initially took a leave of absence from school to pursue his rap career. Golden stated that he was not anticipating "that things were going to happen so fast when I came to USC", and did not think he would finish University, but he wanted to round off the school year to further develop the relationships he made, stating his love for being on campus, and that being a student kept him "grounded".
My City
24kgoldn Lyrics
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Yeah, call my city where everybody knows my name
Take me back to the people
That call my people, yeah, I'm a long, long way
From my city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
From my city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
This one goes out to the ones that feel like an underdogUsed to write me off, now they're changin' up the dialog
Raise a glass to the past and all 'em that we're provin' wrong
You can take me out the city, but I brought my fam along, yeah
And the memories are playin' in my head
But I won't let 'em burn me again
I came too far just to let go
Baby, I'm comin' back home, comin' back home
Take me back to the city
Yeah, call my city where everybody knows my name
Take me back to the people
That call my people, yeah, I'm a long, long way
From my city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
From my city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
And my city knew my name before the name came
Livin' in the fast lane, ain't have to change lanes
Had a hoodie on my head, before the rain came
Sometimes family and friends, that's the same thing
I thought I knew all about pain, 'til the pain came
But I'm still in the hall of fame, 'cause I ain't hate the game
Never cared 'bout what it is or what it was
Never life your life in fear, live in love
For my city, shed tears and shed blood
In my city, I lost the ones that I love
Take me back to the city
Yeah, call my city where everybody knows my name
Take me back to the people
That call my people, yeah, I'm a long, long way
Take me back to the city
Yeah, call my city where everybody knows my name
Take me back to the people
That call my people, yeah, yeah, I'm on my way
From my city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
(Yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah, take me back, take me back, take me back)
From my city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
(My city, my city)
My city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
(Take me back, take me back, hmm-mmm)
My city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
My city, my city
The lyrics to "My City" by 24kGoldn convey a sense of longing for familiarity and belonging. The artist reflects on his roots and the people who have supported and believed in him throughout his journey. He yearns to return to his city, where everybody knows his name and where his people, his community, reside.
The opening lines, "Take me back to the city, yeah, call my city where everybody knows my name," emphasize the desire to reconnect with the place that has shaped him. The artist wants to go back to the people who understand him and have witnessed his growth and success.
He acknowledges his past as an underdog, someone who was underestimated and overlooked. However, he also celebrates the transformation in people's perception of him. The line "Used to write me off, now they're changin' up the dialog" highlights how he has proven his doubters wrong. He raises a glass to the past, appreciating the lessons learned and the perseverance that has brought him to where he is now.
The lyrics also touch upon the pain and loss experienced in his city. The artist mentions shedding tears and blood, signifying the sacrifices and hardships faced in his community. Despite these challenges, he remains proud of his city and the resilience it has instilled in him.
Overall, "My City" showcases 24kGoldn's nostalgia for his hometown, the people who have shaped him, and the journey that has led him to where he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me back to the city
I want to return to the place where I feel at home and belong
Yeah, call my city where everybody knows my name
In my city, I am well-known and recognized by everyone
Take me back to the people
I want to reunite with the friends and loved ones from my city
That call my people, yeah, I'm a long, long way
Although I am physically distant, my true connections remain strong
From my city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
I yearn for the warmth and familiarity of my city
This one goes out to the ones that feel like an underdog
I dedicate this song to those who often feel overlooked or underestimated
Used to write me off, now they're changin' up the dialog
Those who previously dismissed me are now altering their perception of me
Raise a glass to the past and all 'em that we're provin' wrong
Let's celebrate our achievements and prove those who doubted us wrong
You can take me out the city, but I brought my fam along, yeah
Although I may be physically away from my city, I carry the support and love of my family with me
And the memories are playin' in my head
I reminisce about the moments and experiences I had in my city
But I won't let 'em burn me again
I refuse to allow past negative experiences to hurt me again
I came too far just to let go
I have overcome significant obstacles, and I won't give up now
Baby, I'm comin' back home, comin' back home
I am determined to return to my city, my true home
And my city knew my name before the name came
Even before achieving fame, my city recognized and supported me
Livin' in the fast lane, ain't have to change lanes
Despite my success and fast-paced lifestyle, I have remained true to myself
Had a hoodie on my head, before the rain came
Even when facing difficult times, I was prepared and protected
Sometimes family and friends, that's the same thing
The bond with my loved ones is so strong that they are like family
I thought I knew all about pain, 'til the pain came
I believed I understood pain until I experienced it firsthand
But I'm still in the hall of fame, 'cause I ain't hate the game
Despite challenges, I have achieved success and remained positive
Never cared 'bout what it is or what it was
I never worried about societal expectations or past circumstances
Never life your life in fear, live in love
Choose love over fear and embrace life to the fullest
For my city, shed tears and shed blood
I have deeply invested my emotions and effort in my city's growth
In my city, I lost the ones that I love
I have experienced the heartbreak of losing loved ones in my city
(Yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah, take me back, take me back, take me back)
Expressing a strong desire to return to my city
(My city, my city)
Affirming the deep connection and attachment I have to my city
Take me back to the city
I long to be back in the familiar surroundings of my city
Yeah, call my city where everybody knows my name
My city is a place where I am recognized and known by everyone
Take me back to the people
I want to reunite with the individuals who are important to me
That call my people, yeah, yeah, I'm on my way
I am on my journey back to the people who consider me their own
From my city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
From my beloved city, where I feel a sense of belonging
(Take me back, take me back, hmm-mmm)
Expressing a strong desire to be taken back to the city
My city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Reaffirming the significance and love I have for my city
My city, my city (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
Emphasizing the deep connection I have with my city
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Corbyn Matthew Besson, Daniel James Seavey, Golden Landis Von Jones, Henry Russell Walter, Herbert Randall Wright, Jacob Casey Torrey, Johnny Capeci, Jonah Marais, Jussi Ilmari Karvinen, Kane Brown, Michael Pollack
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Lyrics
Take me back to the city that I call my city
Where everybody knows my name
Take me back to the people that I call my people, yeah
I'm a long, long way from my city, my city
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
From my city, my city
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
This one goes out to the ones that feel like an underdog
Used to write me off, now they changing up the dialogue
Raise a glass to the past
And all them that we're proving wrong
You can take me out the city, but I brought my fam along, yeah
And the memories replay in my head
But I won't let them burn me again
I came too far just to let go
Baby, I'm coming back home
Coming back home
Take me back to the city that I call my city
Where everybody knows my name
Take me back to the people that I call my people, yeah
I'm a long, long way from my city, my city
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
From my city, my city
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
And my city knew my name before the name came
Living in the fast lane, ain't have to change lanes
Had a hoodie on my head before the rain came
Sometimes family and friends, that's the same thing
I thought I knew all about pain till the pain came
But I'm still in the hall of fame 'cause I ain't hate the game
Never care about what it is or what it was
Never live your life in fear, livin' love for my city
Shed tears and shed blood
In my city, I lost the ones that I loved
Take me back to the city that I call my city
Where everybody knows my name
Take me back to the people that I call my people, yeah
I'm a long, long way
Take me back to the city that I call my city
Where everybody knows my name
Take me back to the people that I call my people, yeah
Yeah, I'm on my way to my city, my city
Ooh, ooh (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ooh, ooh (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ooh, ooh (Take me back, take me back, take me back)
My city, my city
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh (My city, my city)
My city, my city
Ooh, ooh (Take me back)
Ooh, ooh (Take me back)
Ooh, ooh
My city, my city
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
My city, my city
@ВесиПопова-ф7щ
Beautiful song 🌹 🔥 ❤️ 🎵 ✌️ 🇧🇬
@karenshaw426
Do you got a girlfriend
@RameshBudhathoki-o6w
Ksi better
@kerrykrupa3244
Loved Fast X. Can't wait until the next part. Hasn't been this exciting since Furious 7.
@faelanlol
Pretty sure fast x will be the last one
@jordynxx2044
@@faelanlolits not
@beckyy112
@@faelanlolno its not
@rihabshaikh9666
@@faelanloltwo more for the end
@fourpmdv553
@@faelanlol it is the end but it's split into 2 or 3 parts
@Kc_kangiri
MAN CITY EDIT COMING OUTTA THIS JAM REAL SOON I BET