Diggy is starting his own clothing and shoe line originally called “Space Age” but changed due to legal reasons to “Space Cadet” and is currently called "Chivalrous Culture", starting in 2009, along with his mentor Pharrel Williams.
Diggy for the most part of 2009 has also been working on his new mixtape FIRST FLIGHT. With help from producer Neako and DJ Spin King.
Some of his influences as stated on his blog include Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Lupe Fiasco
The Reign
Diggy Lyrics
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The type of joint you gotta turn the volume clockwise
Here it from down the block, haters turn the counter clock
House party girls dancing on the counter top
The young boss so do as he say
And I'm only 16 yeah dieciseis ha
Lifes a beach and I'm playing in her sandbox
Time flies and I've never been afraid of heights
Only beef I've ever had was with a plate of rice
It cause to warn you niggas can't pay the price
So I ain't gotta say it let alone, sing it twice
Right.. Ha.. Yeah!
Gonna be a long ride, before I touch the ground
They've been waiting for a long time, But I ain't falling down
Uh, they've said I swerved in the fast lane
And I'm only on cause my last name
Can't chose your family, but you can choose your friends
I got my own money now so help me choose a Benz, Beamer
A Porsche now a none are left
I'm known to the full so I'm kind of like whateve
Whateve, yeah you know how I do
Unexpected Arrival now I'm a idol's idol
If kings are born then I'm coming for my title
If kings are born then I'm coming for my title
If you ain't get that then light one and sit back
I'm out of here bitch I see you wanna get back
D. I. G. and its
Gonna be a long ride, before I touch the ground
They've been waiting for a long time, But I ain't falling down
I guess this is the time for me to give thanks
So everybody that who participated in all the ranks
Starting with God let me make that apparent
And of course I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my parents
P. Boyd and Sean Garrett, Far laid and Atlantic
Paul Bulk and the Jones Girls forgiving the clearance
Now that that matter is all settled
Its back to the rhymes like breaks down to the medal
Black everything, except for the kicks
If the bottoms ain't red its J its the sixs
Can you stand the reign New Edition posts Bobby
Know ya'll thinking "Damn this little man so cocky"
I'm just me though.. I'm thankful.. U. A!
Gonna be a long ride, before I touch the ground
They've been waiting for a long time, But I ain't falling down
Ohhhhh.. yeah
The lyrics of Diggy's song The Reign talk about the rapper's rise to fame and his confident attitude towards his success. The first few lines of the song refer to the track's ability to increase Diggy's prestige in the music industry. The phrases "make my stock rise" and "turn the volume clockwise" indicate that the song is catchy and noteworthy enough to attract attention from far off. The haters may disapprove, but the girls are dancing, and that is all that matters to Diggy.
In the following lines, Diggy establishes himself as a young boss who expects obedience and respect from his peers. Despite his young age of 16, he has made it big and is playing around in the metaphorical sandbox of life. Although he is not prone to conflict, Diggy will defend himself if necessary, as indicated by the line "I'm a lover not a fighter, but my man box." The next few lines reveal that Diggy has never been afraid of taking risks or reaching new heights; the only thing that can perturb him is bad food.
Next, Diggy addresses the long road ahead when he says, "Gonna be a long ride before I touch the ground." Despite the coming challenges, he's not falling down, nor giving up. He affirms that he was fortunate enough to be born into his family, but he chose his friends, and with his own money, he can afford the luxury of high-end cars. Diggy declares that he's no flash in the pan; he knows the game's ins and outs, and he's planning to be "an idol's idol." He is confident in his abilities and is coming for his title, and those who overlook him are doing so at their own risk.
Overall, The Reign by Diggy is an uplifting, motivational rap that speaks of the artist's struggle to achieve the positions he's currently in, as well as his appreciation for all those who had supported him during his rises; he's not planning on stopping anytime soon!
Here are ten interesting facts about Diggy's The Reign:
The Reign was released as the lead single from Diggy's debut studio album, Unexpected Arrival.
The song was produced by Da Internz, a duo cosisting of Marcos "Kosine" Palacios and Ernest "Tuo" Clark.
The Reign features a sample from Let's Get Intimate by Jermaine Jackson.
The Reign was also used in the trailer for the 2012 movie Project X.
The cover art of The Reign features a futuristic aesthetic, indicating Diggy's forward-thinking aspirations in his creativity.
Diggy drew his inspiration for the lyrics of The Reign from the life story of his father Rev Run, who is renowned for being the founding member of the influential hip hop group Run-DMC.
The Reign's music video features appearances from other young musicians like Mindless Behavior, Jacob Latimore, and Tyga.
The emotional strings that appear throughout the song are hauntingly beautiful and help to complement Diggy's fluid, punchy style.
The Reign's lyrics won praise from critics for being motivational for young people, with many drawing comparisons to Diggy's father and uncle's music's inspiring qualities.
The Reign peaked at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Chords: Not known as the song is not driven by its guitar, piano or whatever instrumental rather it's driven by its beats and rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
This the type of joint to make my stock rise
This song will increase my popularity and success
The type of joint you gotta turn the volume clockwise
This is a high-energy song that requires you to turn the volume up
Here it from down the block, haters turn the counter clock
Haters will hear the song and try to stop its success, but they will fail
House party girls dancing on the counter top
This song will get people dancing and having fun at parties
The young boss so do as he say
I'm a young boss, and people should listen to me
And I'm only 16 yeah dieciseis ha
Despite my young age, I am successful and talented
Lifes a beach and I'm playing in her sandbox
Life is enjoyable, and I am having fun in it
I'm a lover not a fighter but my man box
I am good at defending myself verbally, but I prefer to love rather than fight
Time flies and I've never been afraid of heights
I've never been intimidated by challenges or success
Only beef I've ever had was with a plate of rice
I have never had any major conflicts or problems in my life
It cause to warn you niggas can't pay the price
I'm warning my haters that they can't handle the consequences of messing with me
So I ain't gotta say it let alone, sing it twice
I don't have to repeat myself or prove my point twice
Gonna be a long ride, before I touch the ground
My success will continue for a long time
They've been waiting for a long time, But I ain't falling down
My haters have been waiting for me to fail, but I won't
Uh, they've said I swerved in the fast lane
My critics have accused me of being reckless and irresponsible
And I'm only on cause my last name
My family name has helped me to succeed, but I also have my own talents
Can't chose your family, but you can choose your friends
I'm grateful for my supportive friends, even though I didn't choose my family
I got my own money now so help me choose a Benz, Beamer
I am financially successful and can afford luxury cars
A Porsche now a none are left
I have already owned a Porsche and don't need another one
I'm known to the full so I'm kind of like whateve
I'm content with my level of success and don't need to seek more validation
Yeah you know how I do
People are familiar with my style and talent
Unexpected Arrival now I'm a idol's idol
My unexpected success has made me a role model for others
If kings are born then I'm coming for my title
I am confident in my abilities and will aim for success like a king
If you ain't get that then light one and sit back
If you don't understand my ambition, relax and listen again
I'm out of here bitch I see you wanna get back
I am leaving the conversation, knowing that my haters will continue to try to bring me down
I guess this is the time for me to give thanks
I am expressing gratitude for those who have helped me achieve success
So everybody that who participated in all the ranks
I am thanking everyone who has supported me on my journey
Starting with God let me make that apparent
I acknowledge and appreciate the role that faith has played in my success
And of course I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my parents
My parents have played a significant role in my success and I am grateful for them
Paul Bulk and the Jones Girls forgiving the clearance
I thank these people for helping to clear legal obstacles for my music
Now that that matter is all settled
Now that legal issues are resolved, I can focus on my music
Its back to the rhymes like breaks down to the medal
I am back to creating music and getting recognized for my talent
Black everything, except for the kicks
I prefer to wear all-black clothing, except for my shoes
If the bottoms ain't red its J its the sixs
The soles of my shoes are either red (signifying luxury brand Louboutin) or from Jordan's sixth signature shoe line
Know ya'll thinking 'Damn this little man so cocky'
I realize that some people view me as arrogant or overconfident
I'm just me though.. I'm thankful.. U. A!
Despite any criticism, I am true to myself and thankful for my success
Ohhhhh.. yeah
Vocalization to express enthusiasm and confidence
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CYNTHIA DE MARI BIGGS, WARREN FELDER, SAMUEL JEAN, JOHN M. MAULTSBY, DANIEL SIMMONS, ANDREW WANSEL, DEXTER WANSEL
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