Robert Avery was born in Germany and raised in the East Atlanta neighborhood of Decatur. While pursuing his education at Southwest Dekalb High School and later attending Fort Valley State University, Avery spent his spare time as a DJ for various parties, often receiving little-to -no compensation to build his credibility. In order to further push his name recognition, DJ Holiday formed the party promotion collective, Plush Blue Entertainment with his current business partners Plush Blue is responsible for some of the hottest parties in Atlanta with notable celebrities, music industry tastemakers and droves of young twenty-something partygoers.
As co — owner , host & Dj for Plush Blue Entertainment parties Holidays buzz grew quickly, gaining him the attention of DJ Drama (The Aphilliates ). Holiday joined the dj crew and started the mixtape series ‘Holiday Season dropping his first classic mixtape Gucci Mane’s Ea Sportcenter among others. In , 2009 DJ Holiday worked with Gorilla Zoe on his Feeding Time mixtape as a promotional tool for the artist’s sophomore release, Don’t Feed Da Animals, Gucci Mane’s Writings on the Wall (recorded the day of Gucci’s highly anticipated prison release) and Nicki Minaj’s (Lil Wayne-Young Money Records signee) Beam Me Up Scotty mixtape. Gaining Holiday national network exposure by being featured numerous times on MTV’s Mixtape Daily with Gucci Mane, OJ the Juiceman and Nicki Minaj respectively. Amongst the southern hip hop community, DJ Holiday has been recognized as the Radio One Inc. Dirty Award’s Mixtape DJ of the Year, TJs DJs Mixtape DJ of the Year, MTV’s Breathrough DJ of the Year and national feature profiles in XXL, Hip Hop Weekly and Ozone Magazine. Holiday lives by the acumen, “I live and die by working harder than the next man, pushing myself to the end …not thinking about who’s behind me or in front of me…I’ll see you at the top!”
In 2010 DJ Holiday released Holiday Season 3 which produced 1.5 million downloads in 24 hours, Burrprint 2.0 HD which was a number one selling hip hop album according to soundscan ,he released his first single Trapped Out off his upcoming ep “we working” ,was the house DJ for the B.E.T hip hop music awards and was named 2010 DJ of the year by MTV. DJ Holiday recently started the imprint Commission Music Group with his manager Stix Malone & co manager KD, the company is already gaining alot of buzz with the signing of its first artist 15 year old Raz Fresco from Toronto Canada . In the next five years, DJ Holiday will sure have his hand in everything from phone apps, music, film , endorsements the sky’s the limit . It is certain that DJ Holiday is laying the foundation to be one of the most respected DJs in music…WE WORKING
Intro
DJ Holiday Lyrics
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The streets of my city be gritty
Young niggaz pack plenty, and ain't never show no pity
Many die on streets of concrete, blasted from the heat
From under the seat, niggaz just tryin' to make ends meat
Trying to eat, day to day livin' with no religion
School teachers and the preachers don't know what to teach us
They don't get a second look without them ghetto features
Created so the non pigmentated rated
Pornographic caught they children learn the words and say it
Save the monsters, but don't nobody know the lord
Status depends on the baddest shit you can afford
And look at me I'm in the middle of the confusion
Crime in my blood and I need a transfusion
Take it how you want to take it
I gotta twist and break it
Make it shine to distinguish from the ones who fake it
and if it comes out raw, and uncontrollable
Money's foldable, fuck a hip-hop quoteable
Nobody felt what I was feeling when I wrote this shit
Broke this shit, but that ain't new so I can cope with this
Hope it get better for those who don't get a chance
To advance, and dig the shit I be saying
You know what might make what I say a little clearer
If mothafuckers judge the one they see in the mirror
*Talking till the End*
At the beginning of DJ Holiday's song Intro, we hear a voice speaking in the background. This voice is talking about the gritty streets of a city where young people carry guns without remorse. The voice highlights the harsh reality that many people in the city face, where they are just trying to make ends meet and stay alive. It’s a world where luxury cars and money are the only thing that gets one's full attention, where people are judged based on how much they can afford, and where the most vulnerable are left behind.
The voice suggests that society is broken, and the traditional sources of guidance like school teachers and preachers don't know how to teach or inspire the youth. Instead, they focus more on the appearance of the individual, without addressing what is happening on the inside. This contributes to the growing problem in society where people learn problematic behaviors from the media they consume. The beauty of the spoken word in this song is how it captures the struggle of living in the modern-day society, where people are lost, and nobody knows how to make things better.
Line by Line Meaning
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The singer begins the song with a simple vocalization.
The streets of my city be gritty
The city where the singer lives has a rough and tough environment, with a lot of crime and poverty.
Young niggaz pack plenty, and ain't never show no pity
There are many young people in the city who have guns and are willing to use them, and they do not show mercy to those who cross them.
Many die on streets of concrete, blasted from the heat
People are killed frequently in violent incidents on the streets of the city.
From under the seat, niggaz just tryin' to make ends meat
People carry weapons in their cars to protect themselves and their livelihoods from harm.
Trying to eat, day to day livin' with no religion
People are struggling to survive, and do not have strong religious beliefs to guide them through tough times.
Luxury cars, and this money got my full attention
The singer is drawn to the flashy lifestyle of wealth and status symbols.
School teachers and the preachers don't know what to teach us
The educational and spiritual leaders in the community are ineffective and unable to connect with the youth.
They don't get a second look without them ghetto features
People from poor or disadvantaged backgrounds are often ignored or marginalized by mainstream society.
Created so the non pigmentated rated
The society is structured to favor white people over people of color.
Pornographic caught they children learn the words and say it
Children are exposed to explicit and offensive media that can have negative influences on their behavior and attitudes.
Save the monsters, but don't nobody know the lord
People are more concerned with superficial or worldly matters than with spiritual or moral issues.
Status depends on the baddest shit you can afford
Social status is determined by the ability to acquire and display expensive and flashy possessions.
And look at me I'm in the middle of the confusion
The singer is caught in the chaos and confusion of the urban environment.
Crime in my blood and I need a transfusion
The singer feels like they are trapped in a cycle of criminal behavior and need a fresh start.
Take it how you want to take it
The artist acknowledges that the meaning of the song is open to interpretation.
I gotta twist and break it
The artist is deliberately using creative and unconventional language to express their ideas.
Make it shine to distinguish from the ones who fake it
The singer wants to create something original and authentic that stands out from the mass-produced and superficial products of the music industry.
and if it comes out raw, and uncontrollable
The singer is willing to take risks and embrace the uncertainty and freewheeling nature of their creative process.
Money's foldable, fuck a hip-hop quoteable
The artist is not interested in creating catchy or formulaic music that is designed to make money or appeal to mainstream audiences.
Nobody felt what I was feeling when I wrote this shit
The artist feels like they are expressing something deeply personal and unique that is not easily understood or appreciated by others.
Broke this shit, but that ain't new so I can cope with this
The artist is accustomed to dealing with financial hardship and adversity, and is able to persevere in the face of these challenges.
Hope it get better for those who don't get a chance
The singer wishes for a brighter future for people who are struggling and disadvantaged in the society.
To advance, and dig the shit I be saying
The artist hopes that their music can inspire and resonate with listeners who are seeking something more meaningful and substantial than the mainstream music industry offers.
You know what might make what I say a little clearer
The singer is suggesting that listeners could better understand the message of the song if they examine their own actions and attitudes more closely.
If mothafuckers judge the one they see in the mirror
People should focus on improving themselves and their own behavior, rather than judging or blaming others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO JESUS CABRERA GUTIERREZ, JAIME GANDIA QUESADA, JOSE MARIN TORRES, JUAN CARLOS GOMEZ PARRILLA
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