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1) Blueprint is a rapper and producer from Columbus, Ohio. He is the owner of Weightless Recordings and also signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. He is also one half of the group Soul Position with producer RJD2.
Over the span of several years, Blueprint has risen greatly in popularity. He first gained minor underground attention as a member of the crew Greenhouse Effect. He achieved somewhat more widespread notice with his appearance on the single "Final Frontier" on RJD2's album Deadringer. Since then, he has released one EP and two albums for Soul Position, as well as a solo release on Rhymesayers, titled 1988. Blueprint is known for his distinctive voice and story-telling ability. His albums usually focus upon a range of subjects and include many different styles of music, rather than focusing on one level throughout. He is also a skilled freestyler and came second place in the Scribble Jam 2000 freestyle competition.
Discography
* Chamber Music (2004)
* 1988 (2005)
* Things Go Better with RJ and AL (2006)
* Adventures In Counter-Culture (2011)
2) Blueprint was also an indie/emo band from Houston, Texas. They formed in 1991. During their existence they released a few 7-inches (including a split with Jimmy Eat World and a CD. They played with several bands such as Jawbreaker, The Promise Ring, The Offspring, Face To Face, Samiam, Jimmy Eat World and many more. They disbanded in 2001.
3) Blueprint is a acoustic/indie rock band from Riga, Latvia formed in 2002.
Current Lineup:
Anna Pommere - vocal/saxophone
Ivars Pommers - guitar
Andrejs Rozentāls - bass guitar
Māris Celitāns - drums
www.blueprint.times.lv
www.draugiem.lv/music/musician.php?mid=14079
4) Blueprint was also a skate punk band from Malmö, Sweden. They never got a record deal, though. Disbanded in 2004 or 2005.
5) Blueprint was a band from Ayrshire in Scotland from 1999-2001. More info and free music downloads are available here:
http://www.neilmck.com/bio-group-37.html
6) Blueprint is a hardcore punk band from Redding, CA.
7) Blueprint is a hardcore band from Philadelphia, PA
The Last Song
Blueprint Lyrics
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I was top ten before I ever made a solo records
Huh, yeah yeah, now check the method
As I proceed to steal your rims and Pelle Pelle
The whip looks complete when it's sittin' on 20s
Funk monkey
My fam is full of alkies and junkies
There's 8 Million Stories in the city it's a pity
Shout out to the Minor League and my dawg Plead (The 5th)
He disappeared to get his lifestyle in order
Went back to school and sacrificed for his daughter
I ain't mad at you
Life grabbed you, fuck rap
And if you wanna talk dawg you know where I'm at
Same phone number
For the last three years
Same address, playboy, I'm right here
And if you choose to walk away and stay Unseen
Never stop writing, never forget your dreams
[Verse Two]
What up Ill?
I hope your family is strong
Down in the Natti the same shit is goin' on
Loud mouths rattle
Scribble Jam battles
Cats wanna collabo
Tryin' to catch up with you
Those cats that we served last year tried to appear
Like they hurtin' somethin'
Word to mother, heard them frontin'
And they be bitin' on deliveries
Wantin' me to give them beats
I front like I'm with it
But they ain't gettin' shit from me
I heart you did a show with the Last Poets
I'm so proud of you dawg
I want you to know it
There's very few here that inspire me to rip it (who?)
Plead The 5th, SP, CJ The Cynic
Loved by fans and hated by critics
They can't take nothing from us bro, we did it
Send everybody in Columbus my love
You was my nigga when push came to shove
The song "The Last Song" by Blueprint is a reflective track that takes a detailed look at past experiences and relationships. In the first verse, Blueprint talks about how he was in the top ten even before making a solo record, revealing his confident mindset. The lyrics mention stealing rims and owning a Pelle Pelle jacket, depicting street culture. The rapper also talks about life on the other side of the music industry, including people's struggles with addiction and tough family situations. He gives a shoutout to his friend Plead (The 5th), who decides to get his life in order and go back to school to support his daughter, leaving the rap world behind. Blueprint then reflects on staying true to himself, keeping the same phone number and address for three years, maintaining consistency in his music and personal life. He advises those who choose to leave the industry never to stop writing and chasing their dreams.
In the second verse, Blueprint sends love to his friend Ill in Cincinnati, where "the same shit is going on." He talks about encounters with people who want to work with him and collaborate, but who also try to copy his style. He praises Ill for his show with the Last Poets and expresses his admiration for other artists who inspire him, including Plead The 5th, SP, and CJ The Cynic. Blueprint acknowledges that they might not receive approval from critics, but that their fans love them for the work they do. The song ends with the rapper sending his love to everyone in Columbus, Ohio, and acknowledging his friend's loyalty, stating that he was always there for him when he needed him.
Overall, the song offers a unique perspective on the music industry's inner workings, the ups and downs of personal relationships, and the importance of staying true to oneself despite life's hardships. The lyrics showcase Blueprint's intricate storytelling abilities and his knack for expressing deep emotions in a straightforward way. The song is an excellent example of his range as a lyricist and his ability to capture the complexities of human experience through music.
Line by Line Meaning
I was top ten before I ever made a solo records
I was highly regarded in the hip-hop community even before releasing my own music.
As I proceed to steal your rims and Pelle Pelle
I'm going to use my skills to impress and intimidate others.
The whip looks complete when it's sittin' on 20s
A car looks its best when it's sporting large rims.
My fam is full of alkies and junkies
My family has a lot of members struggling with addiction.
There's 8 Million Stories in the city it's a pity
There are many stories of hardship and struggle in the city.
Never hear me on a track if the drums sound shitty
I refuse to be on a track if the production quality isn't up to my standards.
He disappeared to get his lifestyle in order
My friend Plead took time off from music to work on personal issues.
Went back to school and sacrificed for his daughter
Plead focused on his education and parenting responsibilities.
Life grabbed you, fuck rap
Sometimes life gets in the way of pursuing a career in music.
Same phone number / For the last three years / Same address, playboy, I'm right here
I've been at the same place and available to connect with people for several years.
Never stop writing, never forget your dreams
Keep writing and pursuing your dreams, no matter how tough it gets.
Loud mouths rattle / Scribble Jam battles
People talk a lot and there's a lot of competitive rapping happening at Scribble Jam.
Those cats that we served last year tried to appear / Like they hurtin' somethin' / Word to mother, heard them frontin'
Some who lost to us last year are now pretending to be doing better than they are.
And they be bitin' on deliveries / Wantin' me to give them beats / I front like I'm with it / But they ain't gettin' shit from me
Other rappers are copying my style and asking for beats but I'm not giving in to their requests.
There's very few here that inspire me to rip it (who?) / Plead The 5th, SP, CJ The Cynic
Only a select few rappers inspire me to perform at my best: Plead The 5th, SP, and CJ The Cynic.
Loved by fans and hated by critics / They can't take nothing from us bro, we did it
We have succeeded and achieved something despite facing criticism.
You was my nigga when push came to shove
You were there for me when things got tough and I appreciate it.
Contributed by David L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.