C-Block's first single was "Skake dat azz" together with the rapper A.K.-S.W.I.F.T. It was released in early 1996, and got a lot of airplay in the clubs and hiphop charts.
The real breakthrough came with their single "So Strung Out". This song hit the top 5 on the very popular chart, Viva Top100, and reached top 10 in many European countries.
The followed up the success with another bomb-song "Time Is Tickin´ Away", and it got as big, if not any bigger then the previous single. If you ask anybody about C-Block, the person probably would mention "So Strung Out" and "Time Is Tickin' Away" directly.
After that it was time for the debut album release. "General Population" hit the stores, and this album is one of the, if not the greatest album of the history of the European HipHop/Rap scene. The album contains, except for the 3 singles "So Strung Out", "Time Is Tickin´ Away" and their fourth single, "Summertime", super-songs like "Everything´s Good", "Being Raised" and "Round N Round". This is really something for the fans of European Rap & HipHop.
After the single "Summertime", Mr.P started to think of an own career and he and Red Dogg argued a lot. P wanted too much and he left C-Block...
...so now C-Block became Red Dogg, Misty and Goldie. That was the new C-Block.
It tokk some months before the first single "Eternal Grace" was released. The song hit the Viva top 10immediately, and was released for Christmas 1997. In March 1998, the single "Broken Wings" had a world premeire. A cover song of Mr.Mister's "Broken Wings", and here Red Dogg really proves how great rapper he is. The first verse of this song has it all. The new album "Keepin´ It Real" which was released in May 1998. This album has a little more hiphop influence, but still the typical CBK-style. The songs "Bounce", "Keepin It Real", "Motherless Child" and defenitely the great "We Believe" and "You Win Again" are worth to check out.
The second album was a big success, especially in the middle-european countries and Bulgaria, hitting for example nr 1 spot in Poland.
The group started to plan for the next single, that was supposed to be "We Believe". But, things doesn't always turn out that good.
After a year of silence, C-Block made a comeback with the new single "Keep Movin´" with some surpriseing members. James White (or P.O.P.) had returned to the group, and did the rappin by himself this time, and you could see a new singer too, Jeanine Love. Well, where did Red Dogg, Goldie and Misty go? I was actually very disapointed that Red Dogg wasn´t in the group anymore, because I thought that he always was the brain behind the group and brought us the fattest raps. Anyway, I like P.O.P. a lot aswell. The single "Keep Movin´" was released in the summer of 1999 and it was a groovy phat usual CBK track. It got a lot of play on the club charts over europe, but never had the sucess of the earlier CBK tracks.
Almost a year later ,in the summer of 2000, C-Block had released the single "The Future Is So bright" .The succes wasn't there at all. Althoug you could read on the inlay of tha single, that the new album "Changes" was planned to be dropped soon, the group took a break. And after that it's quiet....
Later in 2004, the fans found out some chocking news about Red Dogg. Tony was shot on 15th of September 2001, and very badly injured. He almost lost his life. He is now in a wheel chair and lost a little of his memory. The guy that shot him was a big criminal and got cought and got sentenced. However, latest news from his family in California indicates that he has re-married his ex-wife and now they live together with their daughter and grand daughter.
In 2010, something amazed is about to drop. The amazing project Euro-Rap-Revival is featuring 40 of the most amazing euro-rap artists, with total new production and songs! Two of these artists are Misty and Goldie.
You Win Again
C-Block Lyrics
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There's so fight, you can't fight this battle of love with me, you win again
so little time we do nothing but compete
There's no life on earth no other could see me through, you win again
some never try but if anybody can we can
C-Block in the house for the Bee Gees
Yeah, we representin with this Bee Gee's thang,
CBK is what I'm screaming that's the click I claim
I keeps my head up game tight errect be my spine
I manage to stay real because my heart controls my mind
plus my God given gift is interwined with my soul
I set it down with my brain n left if ferment like pruno
now you know I like to shake the spot like that
comin' thru, stayin true because we hop like that
(Rap 1b Goldie:)
A true dat I'm wit dat and thats a fact CBK on dis track
and you know we comin' phat
If you didn't know now you know Goldie flow
peep the style for a while so you can feel the ruck us
Red Dogg, Misty with me you know you can't stop us
blowin leaves of da trees with the keys from the Bee Gee's
Toneway's got our back so we don't have a need
so check the flow and feel the breeze
(Hook)
(Rap 2a Red Dogg:)
I'm holding everything down blessed by the man
tryin to maintain sight n keep the upper hand in this dirty game
whwre nothing ever seem to change, bustas acting kinda shady
like they minds rearrenged
tell me what's the quickest way you could loose your fame
turn your back and walk away from the click you claim
and as the clock continues to turn you let the bridges burn
you wasn't worthy of the love that we CBK earned
(Rap 2b Goldie:)
Jealousy and envy it is the public enemy
I try to always love becuz it's in me
a lot of MC's produce key's of negetivity
but I'm stay real so you can feel my positivity
love their neighbour show respect till the end
everyone you meet you can't truss the like they can
look to the hills from whence cometh' all
live, pray and prosper or fall
(Hook 'til end)
The lyrics of C-Block's "You Win Again" talk about a relationship where love has become a battle between two partners who compete with each other for dominance. The lyrics suggest that as a result of this competition, one partner has emerged victorious, hence the title "You Win Again." Despite the struggles in the relationship, the other partner acknowledges that there is no life on earth that could see them through the tough times except each other. The lyrics also suggest that some people don't even try to fight for love, but if anybody can win this battle together, they could.
The song features several references to the Bee Gees, whose song with the same title, "You Win Again," inspired the melody and chorus of this track. The lyrics also feature the words "CBK," "Red Dogg," "Goldie," and "Misty," who are members of the German rap group C-Block. The rappers introduce themselves as a crew who represent and keep it real in the hip-hop scene. They talk about dealing with jealousy and envy and staying positive despite negative influences. Overall, the song's message is that love can sometimes be a battle, but with the right partner, it's a battle worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
There's so fight, you can't fight this battle of love with me, you win again
There is no fight that you can win against me in this battle of love, you emerge victorious again
so little time we do nothing but compete
We only compete with each other, wasting the little time we have
There's no life on earth no other could see me through, you win again
No one on earth could have supported me through this like you did, you win again
some never try but if anybody can we can
While some people never try, we are confident that we can accomplish this together
I'm holding everything down blessed by the man
I am keeping everything in control, blessed by the man above
tryin to maintain sight n keep the upper hand in this dirty game
I am trying to stay aware and keep the upper hand in this corrupted game
whwre nothing ever seem to change, bustas acting kinda shady
In this situation where nothing seems to change, people are acting in a dishonest and deceitful manner
like they minds rearrenged
It seems like their minds are rearranged, making them act in strange ways
tell me what's the quickest way you could loose your fame
What is the fastest way to lose your fame and fall from grace?
turn your back and walk away from the click you claim
If you turn your back and walk away from the group you belong to
and as the clock continues to turn you let the bridges burn
As time progresses, you let your relationships burn to the ground
you wasn't worthy of the love that we CBK earned
You were not deserving of the love and respect that we, CBK, have earned
Jealousy and envy it is the public enemy
Jealousy and envy are the enemies of the public
a lot of MC's produce key's of negetivity
Many MCs spread negativity with their music
but I'm stay real so you can feel my positivity
However, I stay genuine so that you can feel my positivity
love their neighbour show respect till the end
Love your neighbour and respect them until the end
everyone you meet you can't truss the like they can
You cannot trust everyone you meet like you trust us
look to the hills from whence cometh' all
Look to the hills from where all things come from
live, pray and prosper or fall
Live, pray, and prosper or perish
Contributed by Madelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
František
I love it!!! My childhood music😎
YOUNESS MOUSSAID
I have been looking for this song since ages and ages !!! FINALLY found it thanks to God :-)))))) They even made it BETTER than the original of Bee Gees! WOW !
helena Str
I was looking for this song for so many years
Kasia Katarzyna
super nuta :)
Stefan Ilchev
like Nana and Dow Low they will live in our hearts Forever
Rafał Zawadzki
2022 and stil VERY GOOD !!!
dashmojtaba2
really nice classic rap song i like rap just like that nice band
JeanneDarc46
That's good, i like it! :-)
belinea282
Better than the original! C-Block rules.
Cvetomir Gelqzkov
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