Shortly after recording the song with his cousins Rich lost interest in music and gained interest in sports. But at age 12 music re-entered Rich's life and never left again. He began rapping with his boys from the same housing projects and they crafted their skills in Rich's bedroom/mini recording studio. "Man, we started out recording on a karaoke machine my mom bought me for christmas, says Rich." At this time, Rich became more interested in producing than being a MC. He also had the aspirations of owning his record company so he decided to start BRP (Big Rich Productions). From 1993 to 1998 every aspiring young rapper to established local rappers came to Big Rich's 3rd floor apartment in the Banneker Homes. Devo, who was Rich's number 1 rapper in the crew went on to become the founding member of the successful Bay area rap group Tha Gamblaz. Rich polished his skills as a producer and started writing rhymes for actually the first time in his life. By the time Rich was 16 he began producing and recording his own solo demo tape.
At around the same time he began doing music with childhood friends Bailey (San Quinn's little brother) and an aspiring rapper named Toriano. Shortly there after they decided to form a group (Fully Loaded) and called on San Quinn and his manager Charles Kelley for guidance. Instanly, Quinn and Charles took interest in the group and began to develop the three hungry rappers. In May of 1998 Charles and Quinn started a record label that eventually took the Bay Area by storm and Fully Loaded was the catalyst. "Yeah its crazy how quinn wrote my first verse not knowing that years later he would comeback and put me in the game" says Rich. Big Rich and his group released 2 successful independent albums, "Millennium Attitude" in 2000 and "Reloaded" in 2001. Both albums have sold a combined 50,000 units. Big Rich and his group also teamed up with Bay Area rap legends San Quinn and Willie Hen to form the Super Group "Done Deal Fam" and released the album "...Runs in the Family" in 2002. Later that year Big Rich and The Done Deal Fam recorded a record that would change the Bay Area rap scene forever. The record was called "Welcome to the Bay" a response to Jermaine Dupre and Ludacris' smash hit "Welcome to Atlanta." This song caught the attention of 106.1 KMEL's radio personality Big Von Johnson and become an instant HIT! "Welcome to the Bay" was the number one requested song in the bay for over 6 weeks and stayed in heavy rotation for almost a year. Now a young pioneer in the Bay Area rap scene Big Rich went on to appear and collaborate on many successful albums and mixtapes throughout the Bay Area. Some of these are San Quinn's "I Give You My Word," Mac Dre Presents... "Thizz Nation," Mac Dre Presents... "The Rompalation 2 & 3," "Mind Motion Rocks The Done Deal Party," "E-40 Presents The Bay Bridges Compilation" and over 20 other albums and mixtapes. Fast Forward to 2005. Big Rich set out on his first solo journey. He released a mixtape titled "Who The Fuck Is Big Rich?" which was a Hood classic.
His imprint label 3 Story Muzik in conjunction Street Cred Music Group distributed by Koch Records will be releasing Big Rich's debut solo album in March 2006 titled "FILLMORE RICH." The album includes features such as San Quinn, E-40, Messy Marv, Lil Scrappy, Clyde Carson of the Team, Stress of The Federation Fully Loaded, Ya Boy, Devo. With production by Sean T, Droop E (E-40's son), Mal Amazing, D-Cyde, Rashaad Wiggins, Cello Mac, King Cydal, and Drastic Matter. This album will also include a full length DVD for free with the first 10 thousand copies. This DVD is a documentary on the history of Big Rich. Also, it will show the journey of Big Rich recording and promoting his debut album. Plus, live performances, XXX-rated footage, cameos by E-40, B-Legit, San Quinn, Nate Dogg, and others. Last but not least, The Legendary Hoods of San Francisco.
Lay It Down
Big Rich Lyrics
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Ain’t no map and the road just winds, on and on
I don’t know who calls the shots, who wrote the book or connects the dots
I can only pray our hearts be satisfied
So lay it all on me baby
Lay it all on me
Yeah lay it all on me
I’ve got every element since I met what heaven sent
Now this feeling of content goes on and on
It don’t matter where we go, how high we fly or how low
One thing that I know for sure, I’ll be satisfied
So lay it all on me baby
Lay it all on me
Yeah I’ll always be here for you and when the world is going crazy
Yeah lay it all on me
You can never get close enough to me
So lay it all on me baby
Lay it all on me
Yeah I’ll always be here for you and when the world is going crazy
Yeah lay it all on me
In "Lay It Down," Big Rich sings about finding lasting happiness with his loved one. He acknowledges that happiness is not an easy state to achieve and that the journey towards it can be winding and uncertain. Despite not knowing who is in charge or what the future holds, he trusts that they can find contentment together.
The chorus serves as a promise to his partner. He urges them to share everything with him, laying down all their burdens and worries. No matter how crazy the world gets, he will always be there for them. The verse emphasizes the depth of his love and the strength of their relationship. He describes his intense connection with his partner and how it has brought him inner peace.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to have faith in their relationships and to prioritize vulnerability and honesty with their partners. It is a reminder that true happiness is not found in external circumstances or material possessions, but in the love and support of those closest to us.
Line by Line Meaning
Happiness is a state of mind, a place so hard for us to find
Happiness is not a destination, it's a state of mind that's difficult to attain.
Ain’t no map and the road just winds, on and on
There is no clear path to happiness and it's a continuous journey.
I don’t know who calls the shots, who wrote the book or connects the dots
The singer doesn't understand who is in control or what the master plan is.
I can only pray our hearts be satisfied
All the artist can do is hope that their heart will find contentment.
So lay it all on me baby
The artist is there for the person they are singing to, and they want to provide comfort and support.
Lay it all on me
They want the person to be able to share everything with them and not hold back.
Yeah I’ll always be here for you and when the world is going crazy
The singer wants to be a constant source of support, even when everything else is falling apart.
I’ve got every element since I met what heaven sent
Since meeting the person they are singing to, the artist feels fulfilled and complete.
Now this feeling of content goes on and on
The happiness and contentment the artist feels is never-ending.
It don’t matter where we go, how high we fly or how low
Nothing can change the bond and support the artist has with the person they are singing to.
One thing that I know for sure, I’ll be satisfied
The singer is confident that they will find satisfaction in supporting the person they are singing to.
You can never get close enough to me
The artist wants the person to know that they can always get closer and share more with them.
So lay it all on me baby
The singer is once again offering their support and comfort to the person they are singing to.
Yeah I’ll always be here for you and when the world is going crazy
The singer reiterates that they will always be a source of stability and support, even in chaotic times.
Yeah lay it all on me
They encourage the person to not hold back and to share everything with them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JUDSON SPENCE, KENNY ALPHIN, ADAM SHOENFELD
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