Byron Jones (born July 15), better known by his stage name Byron Bank, is a… Read Full Bio ↴Byron Jones (born July 15), better known by his stage name Byron Bank, is a charismatic, talented and direct artist hailing from Houston, Texas. Raised in the Southeast Houston neighborhood, Byron started rapping at the age of fifteen. As the only man in the household, Bank witnessed and used his mother’s struggle as a single parent as motivation. He learned to play the trumpet and drums in the high school band, with the encouragement of his grandmother who purchased his first keyboard workstation. This is when Byron found his true love in producing music.

Byron's music is a unique take on hip-hop, showing fans and other rappers that great tracks are all about bridging the divide between the old-school flow and the modern punch; pairing up the best of both worlds with his vision and hisbanging songs. His uncompromising work ethic would not allow him to rest on his more than impressive laurels; there needed to be a 'visual' movement to showcase his innovative style and unique persona. His words and rhymes hit hard, not unlike influential performers such as Jay Z, J Dilla, Lil B & Rakim or A Tribe Called Quest, among others.

2015, Byron released his most personal, thoughtful and creative album, “Change” on March 31st, expressing vividly his life through music. Byron later follows up in 2016 with a few singles, “She Knows” and “One Hunnit” followed by the mixtape “Byron Bank No S 2”, which is a sequel to a previous mixtape released back in 2011. Putting his new Houston flavor on the map, Byron takes his creativity, worldly views and perspectives to a new height in 2017 with the album “Current Situations”.

Bank has opened up for many other artists such as: Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana, Chris Brown, Devin the Dude, Just Brittany and more. He's also done work with community-based organizations such as: March of Dimes for the March of Babies, Houston's YMCA and Good Cause 4 Good People (GC4GP) located in Austin, Texas, as well as perform for over 20 major Houston’s Community Benefit events.

Byron Bank has now taken his career on to the next level and is currently signed to Bentley Records, an International Record Label based in New York City. To find out more, let his music tell you the rest of his story.

Hometown
Byron Bank Lyrics

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I do it for my hometown, I told them, we gone make it
Them other niggas faking no relations, said I
I do it for my hometown, I put us on the map
We made it to the top, now it's a wrap
I do it for my hometown, every time I come around
My city know it's me, I hold them down
I do it for my hometown, you know I got to rep it
Ain't no need to flex, cause we up next nigga

I do it for my hometown

I'm repping mine no matter where I'm at
H-town on my fitted hat, you can hear it in my voice as a matter of fact
Real trendsetters let me take you back, to that Hawk Moe and that Phat Pat
Ghetto boys, Scarface, Houston underground on a gray tape
'Cause I'm tipping on four fours,
Swanging on these hoes
Top dropped and still pimping pens,
'Cause I'm chilling with my broad and she brought a friend
See it all depends, if the moods right then it all beginnings
I ain't gotta say it but it make sense, I'm going in when she come out of that outfit, damn
Pardon me, I done came down and still came through
Chopped it up, chunked the deuce, sitting sideways like ballers do
Let me slow it down,
See we call that screw and that's a classic sound
And I'm proud of it, worldwide known see they all love it
See they all say that the south ain't shit, but they're biting it
Fuck what you heard from a stupid bitch, that ain't got a lick of sense
And that's trill, real, one hundred proof , just to tell the truth
That I really really really really do this shit bitch, this is why I do

I do it for my hometown, I told them, we gone make it
Them other niggas faking no relations, said I
I do it for my hometown, I put us on the map
We made it to the top, now it's a wrap
I do it for my hometown, every time I come around
My city know it's me, I hold them down
I do it for my hometown, you know I got to rep it
Ain't no need to flex, cause we up next nigga
I do it for my hometown

For real cause this ain't pretend
If you know what I'm talking bout, then you know that we Texas boys only do it big
I was born and raised on that south, hit the scene then I'm out
Just to break them boys off real bad, pull a bad ass bitch with a phat ass, from that north side
Greens point I use to stomp the yard, on that southwest and that mo city
Sharpstown, use to fuck with me, see it's all good
Acres Home, Studewood, 3rd and 5th wish a nigga would
Sunnyside, South Park, tell me something good
Nothing but love for my city, ain't no question bout it
Cadillacs on elbows, it's something bout it
I remember it like yesterday, it ain't hard to say
'Cause this is me and I ain't shame, Astroworld was the shit on that south mane
Repping mine no matter where I'm at when I'm traveling
45 when I'm coming back, and that's real talk, can you handle that
Want you bring it back, want you bring it back y'all misunderstood
That I do this shit for my city bitch, is it understood
H-Town

I do it for my hometown, I told them, we gone make it
Them other niggas faking no relations, said I
I do it for my hometown, I put us on the map
We made it to the top, now it's a wrap
I do it for my hometown, every time I come around
My city know it's me, I hold them down
I do it for my hometown, you know I got to rep it

Ain't no need to flex, cause we up next nigga
I do it for my hometown

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hometown" by Byron Bankz celebrate the artist's loyalty and love for his hometown. He is determined to put his city on the map and make it to the top, showcasing his pride and dedication. Bankz expresses his frustration towards those who fake their connections to their hometown, emphasizing that he is genuine in his loyalty.

Bankz pays homage to Houston, Texas, referencing iconic artists and aspects of the city's culture. He mentions H-town, the nickname for Houston, and his fitted hat represents his affiliation with the city. He mentions influential artists such as Scarface and the Ghetto Boys, highlighting their impact on the Houston underground music scene.

The artist also references the distinctive Houston rap style known as "screw," pioneered by DJ Screw, who slowed down the tempo of songs to create a unique sound. He takes pride in the worldwide recognition of Houston's music and dismisses critics who underestimate the South's contributions.

Overall, "Hometown" by Byron Bankz is a testament to his unwavering loyalty to Houston and his determination to succeed and represent his city wherever he goes.

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Byron Jones, June Music

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