Chuckii Booker emerged in the late 1980s as a prominent urban contemporary … Read Full Bio ↴Chuckii Booker emerged in the late 1980s as a prominent urban contemporary R&B artist and producer. He began recording music after being signed by his late godfather Barry White to his production company in 1984. Later, he played keyboards with a band called Tease for three years. Booker, known throughout the industry as a keyboard player, is considered by his music peers to be a bass player.
Chuckii signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records and issued his debut album Chuckii in 1989 in which he played all the instruments and sang all vocals. The album fared well on the strength of hit singles "(Don't U Know) I Love U" and the #1 R&B single "Turned Away". The follow-up final album Niice 'N Wiild was released in 1992 and yielded another chart-topping R&B hit "Games". Chuckii also wrote, performed and produced the single "Crypt Jam" from the CD soundtrack Tales from the Crypt. Booker also made a cameo in the movie House Party 3 as a piano player in the hotel lobby scenes which starred Kid N' Play, Bernie Mac & Chris Tucker.
Chuckii has recorded & produced with several prominent recording artist throughout the years, including TROOP which yielded two #1 singles (All I Do Is Think of You & Spread My Wings) his godfather Barry White, Janet Jackson, CJ Anthony, Vanessa Williams,Kool & the Gang and many more. He was the musical director, producer and keyboardist for Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation Tour as well as the opening act, He was music director and keyboardist for TLC & their CrazySexyCool tour as well as New Edition (Coming Home tour). In 1999, Chuckii served as musical director and keyboardist for R&B platinum artist Faith Evans on her "Keep The Faith" U.S. tour. Chuckii was also involved with one of the biggest R&B tours of 2008 as musical director with Mary J Blige on her "Heart Of The City" tour alongside Jay Z as co-headliner. Chuckii also served as musical director for acts such as Tevin Campbell, Brownstone and recently, Keyshia Cole. In recent production, Booker is one of the producers for Lionel Richie's album "Coming Home" released in 2007 as well as producer and arranger for Lionel Richie's Collection of Holiday Classics album for NBC's "Sounds of the Season" (2007) series of CDs for Christmas. He was also the pianist for Tina Turner for her "Wildest Dreams" tour in 1997 replacing Kenny Moore who succumbed to a heart attack during the tour.
Chuckii has carved a sizeable niche for himself as a record producer for artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Troop, En Vogue, Angela Winbush, Diana Ross, Anastacia, Commissioned, Lionel Richie, and Bette Midler.
Booker also attended the Pasadena Art Center College of Design on a scholarship program specializing in Graphic Arts. He is also known to have one of the most extensive comic book collections ranging from popular Marvel and D.C. comics to obscure paperback novels.
He was also co-owner of Aire L.A. Studios in Glendale CA. which is one of L.A.'s premiere private recording and mixing studios.
Chuckii comes from a vast musical background family which includes his uncle, a jazz flautist, his grandmother, who is a gospel pianist, as well as his mother, who has played and recorded with such Gospel artists as James Cleveland and Norman Hutchins. He is currently working with R&B writer/artist Steve Russell from the group TROOP
To date, Chuckii is one of the most sought after musical directors in the R&B and Pop field.

Games
Chuckii Booker Lyrics

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Would you be with me if I had nothing
If I couldn't buy you something
Now you've got your share
And look who's paying

I've worked hard to
Get the things I have, whoo
Oh, I've worked hard to

Get the things you need

And I wanna know
Why you wanna play on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

Is this just a game
That you're used to playing
Or am I just a fool that's chasing
Girl, I've tried my best to keep you happy
Instead you turned around
And tried to train me

I've worked hard to
Get the things I have, whoo
Oh, I've worked hard to
Get the things you need

And I wanna know
Why you wanna play on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Baby, baby, baby

Why, why, why you
Play your game

Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Those silly games, oh
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play, hoo

(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Those silly games, baby girl
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Trying to rock my world

Shoo doo (baby)

Say why you wanna play, oh
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play, baby girl
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
I said why you wanna play, oh
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you want to play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna play
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

Oh, oh, why you wanna play, baby girl
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
I said you rock my world
(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why you wanna trip, baby, on me
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

I gave you everything that you wanted, honey

(Why you wanna play your games on me)
(Why you wanna play your games on me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chuckii Booker's song "Games" tell a story of a man who has worked hard to provide for his partner, only to feel like she's taking him for granted and playing games with his emotions. Even though he has done everything to keep her happy, she continues to play on his vulnerability and chase after material possessions instead of valuing their love. The line "Now you've got your share, and look who's paying" suggests that the man feels like his partner is using him for his success, and he realizes that he may not be enough for her if he doesn't have material things.

The chorus emphasizes the man's frustration and confusion as he tries to understand why his partner continues to play games with him. He questions whether this behavior is just a game she is accustomed to playing or if he is foolish for putting up with it. The line "Trying to rock my world" suggests that the man feels like his partner is intentionally trying to upset him and make him doubt their relationship.

Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of betrayal and despair as the man realizes that his partner may not be with him for the right reasons. Even though he has provided for her and sacrificed for their relationship, she continues to play on his emotions and take advantage of his vulnerability.

Line by Line Meaning

Would you be with me if I had nothing
Do you only love me for what I have, or would you still be with me if I had nothing?

If I couldn't buy you something
If I didn't have money to spend on you, would you still be with me?

Now you've got your share
You've received what you wanted from me.

And look who's paying
Now it's my turn to bear the burden.

I've worked hard to
I have put in a lot of effort to

Get the things I have, whoo
achieve the things that I have

Get the things you need
provide you with the things that you want

And I wanna know
I am curious to know

Why you wanna play on me
Why are you messing with my emotions?

(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why are you toying with me?

Is this just a game
Is this relationship just a game for you?

That you're used to playing
Is this something you usually do?

Or am I just a fool that's chasing
Or am I just someone foolishly chasing after you?

Girl, I've tried my best to keep you happy
I have put in effort to make you happy

Instead you turned around
Instead you reciprocated

And tried to train me
And tried to manipulate me for your own gain

Why you wanna play, hoo
Why are you trying to play games with me?

Those silly games, baby girl
Those unnecessary games, my dear.

Trying to rock my world
Trying to disrupt or cause turmoil in my life.

Say why you wanna play, oh
Tell me why you are trying to mess with my emotions.

Why you want to play
Why are you trying to play games with me?

Oh, oh, why you wanna play, baby girl
Why are you trying to mess with me?

I said you rock my world
You have a big impact on me

Why you wanna trip, baby, on me
Why are you trying to cause problems for me?

I gave you everything that you wanted, honey
I have given you all the things you wanted

(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why are you trying to mess with my emotions?

(Why you wanna play your games on me)
Why are you trying to manipulate and toy with me?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID ANTHONY WILLIS, DAVOOD ALI ASGARI, GREG NEWMAN SPERO, MATT BRANDAU

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