Frasco (http://andyfrasco.com) is an LA-native singer/songwriter/band maestro/entrepreneur/party starter/everyday hustler. His band of gypsies âThe U.N.â has been dubbed âParty Blues with a touch of Barefoot Boogie.â Frascoâs shows have been described as infectious, entertaining, and feel good. His performances are recognized as orchestrated chaos, inciting frenzied, undeniable good times, dancing, and perhaps even a good ole fashion freak out.
Touring independently across the U.S. and Europe since he was 18 years old, Frasco first got his taste of the music industry managing and promoting bands when he was 16 years old -booking bands like Hello Goodbye, and working with labels such as Drive Thru and Atlantic Records, as well as venues like The Key Club in Hollywood, CA.
Since his start, Frasco has embraced a DIY attitude and work ethic, making the road his home; averaging 200+ dates a year over the past seven years, trekking over 200,000 thousand miles spanning the country dozens of times over, blowing minds and building a loyal following everywhere he goes. In 2011, Frasco was named the "New Artist to Watch" at Hatch Fest European Independent Film Festival, Orion Music Festival and Sundance Film Festival.
To date, Andy has shared the stage and jammed with artists such as Leon Russell, Galactic, Jackie Greene, Gary Clark Jr, Jakob Dylan, Butch Walker, The Flobots, Deer Tick, John Mayer, Karl Densonâs Tiny Universe, Fishbone, Luke Nelson, Corey Smith, and more.
In 2013, Frasco graced some of the finest clubs and festivals in the U.S. & Europe including Yonder Mountain String Bandâs Harvest Festival, String Cheese Incidentâs Festival at Horningâs Hideout, Hatch Festival, Seattleâs Fremont Fair, and Sundance Film Festival to name a few.
In 2014 he released his third, full-length studio album, produced by Grammy Award winning producer Charles Goodan (Santana âSupernaturalâ), who has also produced such artists/albums as Beck âOdelayâ and âMidnight Vulturesâ, the Rolling Stones, Primus, and No Doubt to name a few, as well as composed the scores to Fight Club and Blow.
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Struggle
Andy Frasco & the U.N. Lyrics
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I don't like to dream about gettin' paid
No time for slippin' no time to get laid
Got to get mine, get it with the Tec-9
Nigga's on the come up, come up, come up
Ya see, time's ain't gettin' no better my momma
Want to take on another job, but I won't let her
Raised up without my daddy 'cause he left me in eighty four
Slung all night, and slept all day
Can't figure out, how I turned out that way
Somebody come and help me, my foot is all ready in the grave
What will it take for a nigga to get paid
Wasn't born with no silver spoon in my mouth
Without a doubt I'm strugglin'
Fuck doin' bad, I'm drug smugglin'
But never the less, I got to get my momma out of there
I got a job, just to show her that I care
The player hate'n gettin' bad but it's good
These hoes is schemin' on me they up to no good
Throwin' babies on me, reppin' on me
Talkin' shit to they friend's, bitches think that I'm broke
But I stack my end's, the money came quick, though it was a lil' dirty
I put my money with Tee and copped the whole birdie
Slangin' that shit like it was hot when will it stop
My pockets is gettin' fat, I'm obligated to live like that
The dope game is kind of shady, go to do good for my
Momma and my lady, why is time's so hard, I always ask my momma
She told me, part of comin' up is to survive the drama
I feel I was put o the test, I ain't about fallin'
No struggle no progress I'm only about ballin'
{Yella Boy}
No struggle no progress when I struggle I can't progress
To kickin' it, pushin' it and fightin' try'na come the fuckin' best
But you don't hear me though, so I'm a let you know bout my blue
Here we go again up that ladder, stuck in the middle see
It's the gushy attitude, that makes me once O-N-E
But some serious business shit known as the nine five
Patrol on the scene it's it's the I can't let 'em slide
Save up on some cash Incas I got to make bail
Is it a twig, go up to the window at the jail bail
Nigga ain't about the K shut the fuck up or I'ma have to shot
See I'm on the real, no grill no smile just play that Third Ward boo
Now leave it or love it all the hoe shit I'ma above it
'cause if it's a chase I crack yo face mother fuck it no struggle no progress
{Lil' Ya}
Comin' up you know a nigga struggle hard
Slangin' rock's everyday in the Third Ward
The game faded, but it didn't fade my way
'cause I was to small, I had heart down from the start since
The age of five, I was an artist, never took the easy way
Always took the hardest, Now I'm twenty one and I'm almost
On my feet, can't get no job, I got six gold teeth
What the fuck I'ma do, I'm almost twenty two
Motherfuck them white folk's I'm a sign with the "you"
Want some talent show's then we made a single
Drop 6th and Baronne then all them hoes wanted to mingle
All on a nigga dick, try'na get a nigga end's
Never was around when I didn't have no dividends
Everything I do, I do it my best remember this sayin'
No struggle no progress
The song âStruggleâ by Andy Frasco and the U.N. is a story of three individuals, each struggling with their own problems. The first verse is about a person who is hustling to get paid and is using the Tec-9 as his means for survival. He talks about his mother wanting to take on another job but he doesn't let her, because he wants to do it himself. He was raised without his dad and grew up to be someone who slung all night and slept all day. He questions how he got here and asks for someone to help him before he ends up in the grave. He wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth and despite his struggles, he's not willing to give up.
The second verse is about Yella Boy, who struggles to progress despite his striving efforts. He talks about the difficulties he faces in climbing the ladder of success. He's stuck in the middle, and he's not able to move ahead because of his gushy attitude. He realizes that no matter how much he tries, he would never make it if he's hanging out with the wrong crowd. He encourages people not to waste their time on hoe sh\*t because there's no progress without struggle.
The third verse is about Lil' Ya, a young man who hustles daily in the Third Ward, slinging rocks to make ends meet. He's an artist at heart and never took the easy way out. He talks about not being able to get a job with six gold teeth and being almost twenty-two. He signed a deal with the "you" and things started to change. He gained popularity, and everyone wanted to be around him. However, he never forgot his roots and the saying "no struggle no progress."
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like to dream about gettin' paid
I don't want to just sit around and dream of being rich
No time for slippin' no time to get laid
I can't afford to be lazy, I need to work hard and make money
Got to get mine, get it with the Tec-9
I need to earn my money by any means necessary, even if it means using a weapon
Nigga's on the come up, come up, come up
People are trying to make a name for themselves and become successful
Ya see, time's ain't gettin' no better my momma
Things are not improving for my family, especially my mother
Want to take on another job, but I won't let her
My mother wants to work more but I won't let her because it's my responsibility as a son to support the family
Raised up without my daddy 'cause he left me in eighty four
My father left us when I was young which made things more difficult
I was to hard for my momma to deal with me so I
I was a difficult child for my mother to handle which caused her a lot of stress
Slung all night, and slept all day
I worked all night and slept during the day to make money
Can't figure out, how I turned out that way
I don't know why I ended up living this way
Somebody come and help me, my foot is all ready in the grave
I need help because I'm in a really bad situation
What will it take for a nigga to get paid
What do I need to do to make money and improve my situation
Wasn't born with no silver spoon in my mouth
I didn't come from a wealthy family
Without a doubt I'm strugglin'
It's clear that I'm having a hard time
Fuck doin' bad, I'm drug smugglin'
I'm willing to do anything to make money, including breaking the law
But never the less, I got to get my momma out of there
Despite the risks, I need to make enough money to support my family
I got a job, just to show her that I care
I'm working hard to show my mother that I love her and want to take care of her
The player hate'n gettin' bad but it's good
People are getting jealous and hating on me, but it means I'm doing something right
These hoes is schemin' on me they up to no good
Women are trying to use me for my money and success
Throwin' babies on me, reppin' on me
Women are trying to get pregnant by me and claim that I'm the father
Talkin' shit to they friend's, bitches think that I'm broke
Women are spreading rumors that I'm not as successful as I appear to be
But I stack my end's, the money came quick, though it was a lil' dirty
I've been making a lot of money quickly, but it's not all legal
I put my money with Tee and copped the whole birdie
I invested my money with Tee and made a big profit
Slangin' that shit like it was hot when will it stop
I'm selling drugs and making a lot of money, but I know it won't last forever
My pockets is gettin' fat, I'm obligated to live like that
I have a lot of money now so I feel like I'm supposed to spend it all and live a certain lifestyle
The dope game is kind of shady, go to do good for my momma and my lady
Selling drugs is risky and dangerous, but I feel like I have no choice if I want to take care of my family
why is time's so hard, I always ask my momma
I don't understand why life is so difficult and I often ask my mother for answers
She told me, part of comin' up is to survive the drama
My mother told me that dealing with difficulties is a necessary part of growing up
I feel I was put o the test, I ain't about fallin'
I feel like my struggles are a test of my strength and I'm determined not to fail
No struggle no progress I'm only about ballin'
I know that going through hard times is necessary for making progress and achieving success
Comin' up you know a nigga struggle hard
Growing up for me was a real struggle
Slangin' rock's everyday in the Third Ward
I had to sell drugs every day just to get by in my neighborhood
The game faded, but it didn't fade my way
The drug game wasn't as lucrative for me as I had hoped
'cause I was to small, I had heart down from the start since
I was always small, but I had a big heart and determination from a young age
The age of five, I was an artist, never took the easy way
I had artistic talent from a young age, but I never took shortcuts or the easy route in life
Now I'm twenty one and I'm almost on my feet
Now that I'm 21, I'm starting to get on my own two feet
Can't get no job, I got six gold teeth
I can't find a job because of the way I look (with gold teeth)
Motherfuck them white folk's I'm a sign with the "you"
I don't want to work for white people, I'm determined to sign with someone from my own community
Want some talent show's then we made a single
We won some talent shows and as a result, we were able to release a single
Drop 6th and Baronne then all them hoes wanted to mingle
After we released our single, we became more popular and women wanted to hang out with us
All on a nigga dick, try'na get a nigga end's
Women were trying to use us for our money
Never was around when I didn't have no dividends
Those same women were never around when we were struggling and didn't have any money
Everything I do, I do it my best remember this sayin'
I always try my best in everything I do and I remember the saying 'no struggle no progress'
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@EurekaSpringsAR
Pure fun, unlimited energy. Seen them many times in the company of differing scenes with differing bands. If you can't get the lead out of your soul with these guys don't seek further help... they are the help. Keep trying right here. Church! Love. Funk! Life!
@matthewtansey2040
Nailed it my friend, it is the music and vibe that has shown me why people see the same band multiple times... sixth this year tomorrow in MN. Helps you to embrace the hard parts of the human experience with a smile and an eye for the opportunities it brings. Andy Frasco's ability to be open on his struggles and the most confident man in the room at the same time is everyday inspiration that all could stand to see.
@samc7447
My husband took me to see these guys for our first date over the years the background may have changed but andy n ernie always deliverđ
@pwoody2u
Andy, you rock the house! It's going to blow up big for you soon. Keep working and playing hard. welcome back to Salt Lake City.
@ThijsWever
on the top of my 'hero-list' since yesterday. you turned the place upside down!
@s.d.9779
best concert of my life.
@Dmayer27
Andy is as real
@Lasercrew420
Saw him at Georges Majestic Lounge with Ben Miller Band during the Bikes,Blues and BBQ rally this year. Great show!
@MrGeorgespinkelberg
Saw them at BBQ w/BMB and Harvest as well. Really glad he calls Northwest Arkansas one of his homes away from home. Always a party when they come to town!
@MrLoverThe
I love these guys! I see them at John's Alley in Moscow all the time.