In 1999 Dov (“The Hammer”) Hammer and Sagi (CG) Shorer formed the band, influenced by the Blues music and lifestyle that they shared from their years of growing up in the USA. Accompanied by a powerhouse rhythm section, they have created a unique, authentic sound, combining the influences of Texas and Chicago Blues.
Members of the band are:
Dov Hammer – Harmonica and vocals
Sagi Shorer – guitar and vocals
Oren Avisar – drums
Nir Elbaz – bass guitar.
Over the years the band has played on countless stages in Israel and in the USA, in clubs, concert halls and festivals, including the ”International Blues Challenge” and the “Kings of Beale street” in Memphis TN, the “River city Blues challenge” in Ohio, and they have shared stages with the best Israeli and American artists – Willie Kent, “King” Earnest Baker”., Zora Young, Arkadi Duchin, Moshe Levi and Yahli Sobol, to name just a few.
The band has also released 3 acclaimed albums: Their debut , in 2002 was “Feels like home”, followed by “Blues Heaven” in 2008, which was chosen as one of the top 12 independent Blues albums by the “Blues Foundation” in Memphis TN, and “Live in Tel Aviv” in 2010.
The band is currently working on their next album , which was recorded at the historic “Sun “ studio in Memphis TN, the birthplace of Rock’n’roll, where artists such as Elvis Presley, BB King, Johnny Cash, Howlin’ Wolf , Roy Orbison and Little Milton recorded.
A “CG & The Hammer” show is a live and kicking celebration, sexy and full of soul and fun, with a groove that can’t be ignored, combining original songs by the band with innovative renditions of Blues classics by BB King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan and more.
Feels Like Home
Cg & the Hammer Lyrics
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I really feel like that I really feel like that
I really feel like that I really feel like that
I really feel like that I really feel like that
I'm riding down the interstate don't know where I'm finna stay
Google 5 star hotel we getting lit today
Steaks on my dinner plate shades on my pretty face pocket almost 20k road trip LA
Long way from the projects keep grinding get yo bread gotta trust the process
Beat jail got some bread and I ain't done yet
I'm on date now and later I'm going eat with my niggas
What the fuck I look like trying to compete with some niggas
Say You real but you broke a real broke nigga
I ain't cripping but connected with some real loc niggas
Bet you still owe the plug when you go score niggas
hit the road drop some bread and bought my own dope nigga
Elevated from the game and gave the kids hope nigga
Private party me and DG and about ten hoes nigga It's life
I really feel like that I really feel like that
I really feel like that I really feel like that
I really feel like that I really feel like that
I really feel like that I really feel like that
On a flight to Hawaii its just me and my niggas
I don't drink but my partner got some champagne with him
Living life because we all shared the same pain nigga
I got partners in the grave and penitentiary system
Playing 2pac in my head phones my day getting started
Me and my nigga gassing up on the way to New Orleans
Let a girl in Atlanta house sit my apartment
On a yacht eating steak and they done brought me a lobster
From the projects nigga I ain't see this shit coming
Now I motivate the kids to go and get them some money
Why the fuck I want to beef when I can run up a hundred
Barbecues in the street for my niggas this summer
I got love in the hood because they know how I'm coming
Never ratted on no nigga and I don't owe you no money
On a plane going to Spain it's Dubai in the summer
To all my niggas in the hood just know your time coming
I really feel like that I really feel like that
I really feel like that I really feel like that
I really feel like that I really feel like that
I really feel like that I really feel like that
The lyrics to Cg & the Hammer's song "Feels like home" convey a sense of triumph and success amidst a background of hardship and struggle. The repetition of "I really feel like that" emphasizes the singer's conviction and confidence in their current state. The song starts with the artist reflecting on their journey, riding down the interstate with uncertainty about where they will stay but determined to enjoy themselves by booking a luxury hotel and treating themselves to a lavish meal. The mention of being far from the projects and accumulating wealth through hard work suggests a sense of pride in their accomplishments.
The lyrics touch on themes of loyalty and authenticity, with the artist expressing a disdain for superficial competition and a preference for genuine connections with those who have been through similar struggles. The references to staying true to oneself and not owing anyone money show a commitment to integrity and self-reliance. There is also a sense of responsibility portrayed in motivating others, especially young people, to pursue their dreams and achieve financial success.
As the song progresses, the artist paints a picture of indulgence and luxury, from flying to Hawaii with friends to enjoying a yacht dinner with steak and lobster. These experiences are juxtaposed against the artist's humble beginnings in the projects, highlighting the contrast between their past and present lives. Despite the newfound wealth and status, the artist remains grounded and connected to their roots, paying homage to their friends in the hood and promising them that their time for success will come as well.
Overall, "Feels like home" by Cg & the Hammer is a powerful anthem of resilience, perseverance, and gratitude. It celebrates the journey from struggle to success, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the significance of uplifting others in the community. The repeated affirmation of "I really feel like that" serves as a mantra of self-assurance and belief in one's ability to overcome challenges and achieve greatness.
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Written by: Clydric Gales
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