BB's music is a mix of roots rock with a blues base. BB has always claimed blues to be his first love, but comes from a generation that loves to rock. Their first CD "Blues Had A Baby", was released in 1994 on RCA/BMB and received generous support from radio fans. If you have to categorize the music, it is somewhere between newer artists Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Blues Travelers. But make no mistake, BB Chung King & The Buddaheads are the original LA version!
BB keeps quite busy with the Buddaheads, but also finds time to write, record and produce music for other artists. BB has written songs for blues legends such as Lonnie Brooks, Tinsley Ellis and recently helped Ruth Brown receive a Grammy for her performance of his song "Too Little, Too Late". Then he produced, wrote, engineered and played on B.J. Sharp's Grammy nominated CD "Never Felt No Blues". Her CD reached number 4 in the charts in Europe, without being issued there!
You can also hear the Buddaheads paying tribute to Lowell George. Together with Eddie Money, they perform the title track to the tribute album titled "Rock and Roll Doctor" (a song which appears as a bonus track on the Buddaheads "Live Japan" CD).
"Play Hard", the third full length album, was released in Japan by Kiagan Records. Here in the US, the band is negotiating a new contract and distribution deal. To please the demand of the rest of their fans around the world, they have added some recent songs and the now re-titled, selfmanufactured limited edition CD "In The Mirror", is available and will no doubt become a collectors item.
"Go For Broke" is a breathtaking collection of Rockin' Blues and power packed ballads. "More great Buddaheads music" you say? Yeap. These songs, and many of their other of their tunes can be heard on the web at MP3.com (http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/182/bb_chung_king_and_the_budd.html).
Ready for release, "REAL". Watch for it in days.
Catch BB Chung King & The Buddaheads as they rock some of LA's clubs and summer festivals this summer.
Buddaheads songs can also be heard in the following films:
MY COUSIN VINNY • HEAVEN & EARTH • ROBO COP II • CONTACT • BRING DOWN THE STARS • GREAT EXPECTATIONS & • CHUCK NORRIS' FOREST WARRIOR. And on the TV shows: E.R., The Young & The Restless & Melrose Place.
BB himself also had a small acting role in the movie BOYS ON THE SIDE staring Whoopi Goldberg.
Nothin' To Lose
B.B. Chung King and The Buddaheads Lyrics
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It's hard to make it through
I know some folks, that posted 22
Can't get no job
Caue I ain't finished school
Some people feel like they got shit to lose
You broke her heart, she goin kill you
Should've known better, baby, cut a few
No one but you some people like they ain't
Got nothin to lose
In the hood, just like TIP, true
Boy, I sware I know some folks
That make some fucked up moves
My nigga got locked up
While we was dealing blue
My other partner got locked up while
We was still in school
Do that shit for my young nigga
Nigga, you ain't getting fed
Slow down, stay down, nigga, use your head
Got some real niggas out there
My whole clique
That's some fuck niggas out there
Kill 'm like this feature, hoe
Gotta keep your head up, and the pot down
Gotta keep that extendo on the Glock tip
Might have to go ahead and beat the case
We posted on the block, yeah
Hit up Doe B, yeah, I got it for you
He do you like that, we kill for you
Pray to god, he the only one goin hear
Do time, fuck niggas goin feel it
We in these streets
It's hard to make it through
I know some folks, that posted 22
Can't get no job
Caue I ain't finished school
Some people feel like they got shit to lose
You broke her heart, she goin kill you
Should've known better, baby, cut a few
She ain't got no mama, no daddy
No one but you some people like they ain't
Got nothin to lose
Fuck the money, fuck the
Cops and what they do
Some haters hating, Doe, we do this for you
In the streets, gotta keep that 5
They ain't say nothin to you
And if they do, my 5 gonna run up them fools
In the last 2 years
I lost some people that was close to me
Already was seein things I
Wasn't supposed to see my niggas got rich
Sellin that dope to feends
I came up fucked up
Tired of eating that pork and beans
My life is pivital
I don't be cappin when I'm deliverin
These niggas, they send sebliminals
Before I was rappin and poppin this
Shit with the king, nigga, i was a criminal
Now I just sit back, and we ball
Everyday, Imma be thankfull to god
Making it out of this shit can be hard
We in these streets
It's hard to make it through
I know some folks, that posted 22
Can't get no job
Caue I ain't finished school
Some people feel like they got shit to lose
You broke her heart, she goin kill you
Should've known better, baby, cut a few
She ain't got no mama, no daddy
No one but you some people like they ain't
Got nothin to lose
We in the same clique
Don't fuck with different crews
When my partner got killed
It didn't make the news
Niggas ain't got shit lose
But got somethin to prove
If you snooze, you goin trip, tie your shoes
Young nigga, 14, know about it
Don't talk real, till you move somethin
Can't play in the hood, out the mud, man
Me and my niggas raised on vilants
Made a deal, got the police watchin
We wonderin why all the good niggas dieing
I'm sick of seein my mama crying
I'm grindin hard every morning
Got people depending on me
I got brand new people, they really want me
I never had a bed, never sleep on it
Free my niggas, and my aponents
You sit at the top, you always wanted it
We in these streets
It's hard to make it through
I know some folks, that posted 22
Can't get no job
Caue I ain't finished school
Some people feel like they got shit to lose
You broke her heart, she goin kill you
Should've known better, baby, cut a few
She ain't got no mama, no daddy
No one but you some people like they ain't
Got nothin to lose
The lyrics of B.B. Chung King's song "Nothin to Lose" reflect the struggles and realities of life in the streets. The artist portrays a community grappling with adversity, where it is difficult to navigate through the challenges and make progress. The first verse highlights the lack of opportunities and the consequences of not completing education. It also depicts individuals who feel they have nothing to lose as their circumstances have left them with little to hold onto.
The second verse delves deeper into the hardships faced in the neighborhood, using colloquial language and mentioning specific incidents. The portrayal of criminal activity, incarceration, and violence illustrates the harshness of the environment. There is a sense of loyalty among friends and a shared determination to survive, even though circumstances may seem hopeless.
In the chorus, the artist emphasizes the struggles and obstacles faced by the community, such as unemployment and broken hearts. The lyrics suggest that some people feel they have so little to lose that they are willing to take extreme measures. The absence of parents further exacerbates the feeling of having nothing to lose, as there is no external support or guidance.
The third verse expresses a sense of rebellion and defiance toward authority, with lyrics referencing the disdain for money and law enforcement. B.B. Chung King addresses the adversarial nature of his environment, acknowledging the haters and expressing loyalty to fallen friends. The line about seeing things he wasn't supposed to see hints at the exposure to violence and illicit activities that shaped his early life.
The fourth and final verse highlights the unity within the community, emphasizing the strength in sticking together rather than aligning with different factions. It touches upon the lack of mainstream recognition for the struggles and losses faced by individuals within the community. By mentioning the need to prove oneself, the lyrics imply a pervasive sense of insecurity and the constant need to assert one's worth.
Overall, "Nothin to Lose" is a raw and honest depiction of life in the streets, where individuals face numerous challenges and choices. It explores themes of loyalty, adversity, and the feeling of having little to lose. Despite the harsh realities depicted, there is a glimmer of hope and resilience in the artist's determination to overcome obstacles and make a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
We in these streets
We are living and surviving in the rough and challenging urban environment.
It's hard to make it through
It is extremely difficult to overcome the obstacles and hardships we face.
I know some folks, that posted 22
I am aware of individuals who have been incarcerated for their actions and choices.
Can't get no job
We struggle to find employment opportunities because of our lack of education and qualifications.
Cause I ain't finished school
The reason for our limited job prospects is our failure to complete our formal education.
Some people feel like they got shit to lose
There are individuals who believe they have things of value or importance that could be taken away from them.
You broke her heart, she goin kill you
If you hurt someone emotionally, she will seek revenge by causing harm or even taking your life.
Should've known better, baby, cut a few
You should have made wiser choices and avoided harmful actions, my dear. Maybe eliminate some negative influences from your life.
She ain't got no mama, no daddy
She lacks the presence and support of both parents, having experienced loss and abandonment.
No one but you some people like they ain't
In some cases, individuals feel alone and as if they have no one to rely on or support them.
Got nothin to lose
These individuals believe they have nothing to risk or forfeit in their current circumstances.
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