E-40 is a self-proclaimed "O.G." in the rap game and has been around since the early days and has an old school following from his G-Funk days. His group "The Click" consists of his brother, cousin and his sister; D-shot, B-legit, & Suga-T. His other brother Mugzi (aka Young Mugzi) has a group called the Mossie, consisting of himself, Kaveo, and Tap Dat Azz. E-40 also brought his nephew into the rap game, and is a well known bay area artists named "Turf Talk". His son "Droop-E" is now a Bay Area hyphy producer and makes uptempo beats packed with major 808 kick samples. All these rappers and many more are under his established independent label; Sic Wid It records.
His nicknames include TKA (Tycoon Known As) Charlie Hustle, E-Bonics, 40 Fonzarelli, The Ambassador of the Bay, The Ballatician, 40 Belafonte, E-Pheezy, Fortywata (40water), E-4-0 (E-Four-Oh), Mr. Flamboyant, and Earl "Poppin' His Collar" Stevens.
ENTREPRENEUR
In addition to record sales E-40 has ventured into other business opportunities. Along with former NFL player Chester McGlockton, E-40 has opened a Fatburger franchise in Pleasant Hill, California. E-40 recently authored the book, E-40's Book of Slang to be published by Warner Books. He also has his own line of liquor called Cloud 9, and he opened the now-defunct Ambassador's Lounge, a nightclub in Downtown San Jose.[13]. On Nov 16th, 2007 it was announced that Stevens, signed a franchise agreement with Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. and will open one in Southampton shopping center located in Benicia, California. "I was introduced to Wingstop in Dallas and as soon as I tasted the wings I was hooked. I love the food," said Stevens. "I chose to open in the Bay Area because this is the soil where I was born and raised, and I still live here to this day. People here are going to love these things." In late 2007, E-40 announced a new line of energy drinks called "40 Water."
Blossom
E-40 Lyrics
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Watch the water as it drips down
Irrigate
What's the plan
Get sunshine
Breathe in the air and get sunlight
Sometimes I gaze at the sun during sunrise
Chop off his head like a vegetable
Watch him coalesce and dissect this flow at the same time
I do not pay mind
I do not play games
That's why you can't hear me
I only speak if I do so sincerely
And your boy here practice alchemy
Everybody round asking how can he
While I stand at the ledge of this balcony
So sad to see him fall on his face
Oh what a waste
His beautiful smile gone from this world
Oh what a shame
But that's not the world in which I live
Rather get high as shit
Staring at some hieroglyphs
And practice magic
Bounce back and get at it
Sipping potions I'm an addict
Drop acid in the rain
And then I go and ride the carpet like Aladdin
Penny for your thoughts my dear
Often I'm lost in my thoughts that's accosting me
What is the cost of forgoing your passion
The fruit of your labor gets sweeter with flavor as soon as you speak with your actions
Plant a seed and watch it grow
Through the concrete sprouts a rose
and it blossoms
Watch it blossom
Plant a seed and watch it grow
Through the concrete sprouts e Rose
And he blossoms
Isn't it awesome
I chill with blossom
We sitting court-side at a Lakers game
I see Lavar in the tunnel outside
I told him that I respect his game
This is insane
What is my life
There ain't no price you could pay me
I'd never flip from a rose to a Daisy
I love my days as E y'all can't persuade me
No way
Plant a seed and watch it grow
Through the concrete sprouts a rose
And its awesome
Watch me blossom
In E-40's song "Blossom," the artist uses metaphors, imagery, and wordplay to discuss growth and personal development. The opening lines of the song illustrate the importance of patience when attempting to achieve success: "Rain clouds, Watch the water as it drips down, Irrigate, What's the plan, Get sunshine, Breathe in the air, and get sunlight." By comparing growth to planting a seed and watching it sprout from concrete, E-40 highlights that sometimes the most difficult environments can lead to the most beautiful growth. This is reinforced by the imagery he uses in the chorus, where he encourages listeners to "Plant a seed and watch it grow, Through the concrete sprouts a rose, And it blossoms, Watch it blossom."
Throughout the song, E-40 also references practicing magic, using drugs, and engaging in activities that some may consider dangerous. However, he also acknowledges the risks associated with these actions, highlighting "So sad to see him fall on his face, Oh what a waste, His beautiful smile gone from this world, Oh what a shame." Despite this, he continues to push himself towards growth and personal development: "Penny for your thoughts, my dear, Often I'm lost in my thoughts accosting me, What is the cost of forgoing your passion."
Overall, "Blossom" is a song that celebrates growth and self-improvement while also acknowledging the challenges that come with it. E-40 uses metaphors, wordplay, and vivid imagery to paint a picture of his journey towards success and encourages listeners to plant their own seeds and watch them grow.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain clouds
The initial state of being down or gloomy.
Watch the water as it drips down
Monitor the way troubles cause one to lose something incrementally.
Irrigate
To give proper attention to nurture growth and development.
What's the plan
Seeking direction or guidance for action.
Get sunshine
Find motivation or positivity in life.
Breathe in the air and get sunlight
Look for revitalizing opportunities in life.
Sometimes I gaze at the sun during sunrise
Occasionally taking the time to appreciate life's beauty.
That's why the yougin delectable
Being desirable and attractive to others due to good qualities.
Chop off his head like a vegetable
Being quick and efficient in action, like beheading a vegetable.
Watch him coalesce and dissect this flow at the same time
Observe and analyze the music's lyrical substance and artistic execution.
I do not pay mind
Ignore insignificant things in life.
I do not play games
Being serious about life goals and situations.
That's why you can't hear me
Being unclear or insignificant in people's minds due to personal values.
I only speak if I do so sincerely
Only speaking directly and honestly when needed.
And your boy here practice alchemy
Being skilled in turning ordinary things into something extraordinary.
Everybody round asking how can he
Being subject to people's curiosity regarding personal skills.
While I stand at the ledge of this balcony
Looking over one's life and contemplating important decisions.
So sad to see him fall on his face
Feeling bad when someone fails to achieve their goals.
Oh what a waste
Feeling regretful for wasted potential or unfulfilled goals.
His beautiful smile gone from this world
Losing happiness or positivity due to unfulfilled goals or missed opportunities.
Oh what a shame
Expressing disappointment or regret about something.
But that's not the world in which I live
Not being discouraged or deterred by negative things in life.
Rather get high as shit
Finding positivity, motivation or inspiration in things that most people overlook or miss.
Staring at some hieroglyphs
Being fascinated by ancient art and history.
And practice magic
Striving towards achieving the impossible or improbable.
Bounce back and get at it
Recovering from setbacks and being persistent in achieving one's goals.
Sipping potions I'm an addict
Being addicted to the feeling of positive outcomes or successes in one's life.
Drop acid in the rain
Experiencing positive and electrifying feelings in tough situations or challenges.
And then I go and ride the carpet like Aladdin
Achieving personal goals or seeing other cultures and styles of life as a metaphorical magic carpet ride.
Penny for your thoughts my dear
Offering someone a chance to share their thoughts or ideas.
Often I'm lost in my thoughts that's accosting me
Getting lost in deep thoughts or contemplation.
What is the cost of forgoing your passion
Considering the negative effects of not pursuing one's true interests and joys.
The fruit of your labor gets sweeter with flavor as soon as you speak with your actions
Experiencing more rewarding outcomes from one's positive actions and efforts.
Plant a seed and watch it grow
Start small and watch as positive progress grows and develops.
Through the concrete sprouts a rose
Breaking through the tough times and obstacles in life.
And it blossoms
Growing and developing to be more than what was initially expected.
Isn't it awesome
Expressing how amazing and inspiring it is to achieve one's goals and aspirations.
I chill with blossom
Socializing and thriving alongside positive and influential people in one's life.
We sitting court-side at a Lakers game
Relaxing and enjoying the fruits of one's labor alongside friends and loved ones.
I see Lavar in the tunnel outside
Acknowledging and appreciating successful people in similar fields of work or interest.
I told him that I respect his game
Showing admiration and respect for someone's talents and achievements.
This is insane
Feeling surprised or amazed by the successes in one's life.
What is my life
Expressing deep emotional questioning about the meaning and purpose of one's life.
There ain't no price you could pay me
Being content and fulfilled with one's life, and not being able to put a monetary value on it.
I'd never flip from a rose to a Daisy
Staying true to one's identity and character regardless of external pressures or temptations.
I love my days as E y'all can't persuade me
Feeling fully positive and satisfied with one's life and self.
No way
Rejecting any attempt to change or alter one's positive self and life.
Watch me blossom
Using the positive growth and successes in life as inspiration to achieve even greater things.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Eytan Rosenman
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@sincereblackman6154
40 tells the TRUTH,the whole TRUTH and nothin but...The TRUTH!!!
@pkfreerunner97
Yep, cause he a real one who "Blossomed" from the mud. 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
@realhustlers2231
No joke i listened to this 20+times str8t. For some reason it hit home. Salute E40 and Boosie everybody.
@earnestjones9326
Me to my brother i love this song i was saying forty water teased the world with this one
@beatriceruiz2887
On the real I had it playin fa an hour straight
@vafinest1099
20+ for me bro
@ChadStegall
I'm tryna tell ya......my first time hearing a week ago ... listening on repeat
@ChadStegall
Its too damn short
@dreamercarter7362
This is so knocking the beat is off the chain and then with bossie they really showing out on this one...major banger
@reneabailey8010
Ye