1. Though … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists calling themselves Boaz.
1. Though still a young man, Boaz, a 22-year old rapper and Larimer native, is well on his way to becoming a seasoned and professional artist. The last five years have flown by in the independent music career of one of Pittsburgh's most celebrated hip-hop/rap artists. After debuting on WAMO's Battle of the Beats music contest and shutting down the competition eight weeks in a row, Boaz has maintained the love and respect of listeners through one solo release and several guest appearances on some of Pittsburgh hottest local releases.
2. Boaz Mauda is a young Israeli singer who won the Kocav Nolad competition in Israel, a contest similar to Idol. He later went on to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest and landed a 9th place final position. A family guy, Boaz lives with his parents and two siblings in an agriculture cooperative in the middle of Israel. Choosing the song for the Eurovision Song Contest wasn’t easy. Hundreds of Israel’s top songwriters and composers sent their best submissions to the national song contest which was broadcasted on prime time television on Israeli Channel 2. Five songs were preformed by Boaz and the viewers chose The Fire In Your Eyes, which was written by the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest winner Dana International together with Shai Kerem.
3. Boaz Roelevink is a Dutch pop/rock singer born in the town of Franeker, The Netherlands. When he was a year and a half, his family moved to Cape Town, South Africa, where they lived for about ten years. It was there that Boaz discovered his love for country, blues, and soul at an early age. t the age of seventeen he began his adventure in the Dutch television show 'We Want More', where he reached the finals. He started writing his own songs. He met Maurice van Hoek and in less than a year they wrote and recorded his début album, Keep It Simple, released in 2022.
No More
Boaz Lyrics
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Look man I come from where the shots go off yeah
Im used to that
Heres where them things get off and fiends use em now
Where they makin' that hardcore music at a square compared to a gangsta there's no Confusin that
Who is that, who was that, who was rapping with that ghetto sound i mean i should get Used to that
Tryin to change my ways but im so true to that
But i do with that
I hope you die of penis inhalation
Boaz’s song No More talks about his life growing up in a neighborhood where gunshots were just as common as the sound of music. He's used to seeing drug addicts using the hard drugs that often lead to their demise. However, despite the hard-knock life he grew up in, he never let go of his passion for music, especially the type that comes out of the ghetto. Boaz is able to immediately identify which rappers come from the ghetto because they have a unique sound that's different from what is often heard from other mainstream artists.
Even though Boaz is trying to change his ways, his passion for making music and earning money is too strong to ignore. He knows how to get money and that's by hustling, even if it means going back to his old ways. His lyrics, "Paper I can't help it I know what to do with that but I do with that" speak to his conflict of knowing what he should do vs. what he wants to do.
The song is a reflection of Boaz's life story and is very relatable to anyone who has gone through hardships while chasing their dreams. The song also touches on the theme of struggle, identity, and the search for survival against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Look man I come from where the shots go off yeah
I come from a place where gun violence is the norm and shootings are frequent.
Im used to that
I'm accustomed to living in a violent, dangerous neighborhood.
Heres where them things get off and fiends use em now
This is where drugs are sold and addicts use them.
Where they makin' that hardcore music at a square compared to a gangsta there's no Confusin that
In this area, where gangsta rap is produced, the difference between the lifestyle depicted in the music and reality is obvious.
Who is that, who was that, who was rapping with that ghetto sound i mean i should get Used to that
I'm accustomed to hearing rappers with a ghetto, street sound and I shouldn't be surprised by it anymore.
Tryin to change my ways but im so true to that
I want to improve my life but I can't help being drawn to the lifestyle I grew up in.
Paper i cant help it i know what to do with that
Money is my motivation and I know how to make the most of it.
But i do with that
Despite my intentions to change, I still prioritize money and the dangerous lifestyle that comes with it.
Contributed by Adam L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dasefx101
dope track it should get more likes
Daeshawn Ferguson
truth