Over the course of his career, e-dubble released four albums; Straight Outta St. Mary's (2006), Hip-Hop is Good (2009), Reset EP (2012) and Two Tone Rebel (2016).
[h2]Early life[/h2]
Wallace grew up outside of Philadelphia, the youngest child of a principal and a schoolteacher. In the 1990s, Wallace and his friends fell under the spell of hip-hop cast by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre; his music would later be known for its common celebrations of this love of hip-hop. He played center on the Wissahickon High basketball team, but dreamed of being a rapper. In an interview with the Baltimore magazine, Wallace cited Eminem's breakout success in the late 90's as a major inspiration to him, saying "Eminem showed that a white rapper could have a career. It was about skills, whether or not you could do it."
[h2]Background[/h2]
After graduating from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a degree in political science, e-dubble moved to Baltimore to live with his friends and collaborators. Together they formed the hip-hop band Young English, and played their first show in July 2008. The group went on to purchase a renovated warehouse, dubbed “The Hampden Mansion,” where e-dubble would later go on to write, record, and produce his debut album Hip-Hop is Good. He went on to produce his Freestyle Friday series, a weekly series of free songs.
[h2]Career[/h2]
In 2009, e-dubble released his debut album, "Hip Hop is Good". The next year, in August 2010, e-dubble created his YouTube channel. He quickly began releasing freestyles on every Friday creating the series "Freestyle Fridays", in which he sampled other songs (such as Tighten Up and MMMBop) and rapped over the instrumentals. He also occasionally collaborated with his band, Young English, to make the tracks. The series ran throughout 2010 and a final track was released in 2012. The series was noted for its effective use of samples, lyrics and e-dubble's spoken word outros, in which he communicated with fans. He followed this up in 2012 with his next album, "Reset EP". He released his final album in 2016 with "Two Tone Rebel". His most popular songs include "Be a King", "Let Me Oh" and "What it Do".
[h2]Death[/h2]
On 21 January 2017, 23 days before his death, e-dubble posted a photo on his Instagram of a swollen hand, with the caption "I don't recommend throwing up half of your body's blood. Or having your hand swell up like Martin Short in 'Pure Luck' or needing 10 blood transfusions. But I'm gonna be aight. Thanks for the love". One of his business partners, Danny, later tweeted on 27 January: "Keep our friend e-dubble in your thoughts! He is at the Hahnemann Hospital fighting a serious infection", suggesting the infection was not getting better. As e-dubble became unusually inactive on the internet, rumors began to circulate that he had died, and were eventually confirmed on Twitter by many of his close associates as well as eventually the Black Paisley Records website. E-Dubble passed away on February 13, 2017.
Sidelines
E-dubble Lyrics
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Yeah I keep a few a toys but I'm a man now
Grown folks still kidding I ain't playing now
You never gave a hand-out so why yo hand out
Catch you tryna blend in I'll make you stand out
Tryna box everything I got go extra rounds
Might as well get an Oscar for acting out
Taking 'em back to church from the screams and shouts
I stay with a lot of clothes yes I'm a dresser
Balling in a white tee no effort
I stay moving round like a propeller
Life go both ways like never better
This type of time is life-long talking forever
From the bottom to the top man its however
Yeah it's good right now but It'll be better
Y'all been balling
I'm a sideline stepper
I'm a sideline stepper
I'm a sideline stepper
Just now getting money call it base-balling
Level up in this game why keep pausing
Now it's like GTA they just keep calling
Rushing like I won't last so I keep stalling
Being from the streets that road keep crossing
Find 'em always on the block it's a whole action
Always tryna bug me it happens too often
Ain't want to have step on em but they keep crawling
A cheat code show you what it's all about
See how a player won from different accounts
I'm Popeye on spinach bringing big arms out
You would've though I was kid letting bombs out
One and done up top watch his temple run
If I miss bring it back like a re-run
Dangerous like iron mike cause I pack a punch
Watch I knock 'em out the park like a home run
Y'all been balling
I'm a sideline stepper
I'm a sideline stepper
I'm a sideline stepper
The lyrics to E-Dubble's song "Sidelines" discuss the artist's transition from a boy to a man, and his determination to make a name for himself. He highlights the fact that despite not receiving any handouts, he has worked hard to stand out and prove himself. E-Dubble also references his love for music and his constant drive to improve, comparing himself to a sideline stepper in a game, always ready and prepared to make a move.
The song emphasizes E-Dubble's confidence and resilience as he navigates through life. He acknowledges the ups and downs, but remains optimistic that things will continue to improve and get better. He also reflects on his past struggles, particularly in relation to his upbringing and the challenges he has overcome growing up on the streets. The lyrics reveal his determination to rise above his circumstances and to not let others' negative influence hinder his progress.
Overall, "Sidelines" is a motivational anthem that encourages listeners to stay focused, work hard, and never settle for less. It speaks to the artist's personal journey, highlighting his resilience, ambition, and refusal to be sidelined or overlooked.
Line by Line Meaning
Big boy acting up need a time-out
Someone behaving inappropriately and needing a break
Yeah I keep a few a toys but I'm a man now
Although I still enjoy some childish things, I have matured
Grown folks still kidding I ain't playing now
Adults still acting like children, but I am serious
You never gave a hand-out so why yo hand out
You never helped me, so why do you expect help from me
Catch you tryna blend in I'll make you stand out
If you try to conform, I will make sure you stand out
Tryna box everything I got go extra rounds
Facing challenges and fighting to keep what I have
Might as well get an Oscar for acting out
Deserving an award for pretending and exaggerating
Taking 'em back to church from the screams and shouts
Bringing back an intense and emotional experience
Gametime baby I'm a sideline stepper
Ready for action, playing my role from the sidelines
I stay with a lot of clothes yes I'm a dresser
I have a large collection of clothes, I know how to dress
Balling in a white tee no effort
Succeeding effortlessly, even in a casual outfit
I stay moving round like a propeller
I am constantly on the move, spinning like a propeller
Life go both ways like never better
Life has ups and downs, always changing
This type of time is life-long talking forever
This moment in time will be remembered and cherished forever
From the bottom to the top man its however
No matter where I start, I can overcome and achieve success
Yeah it's good right now but It'll be better
Current circumstances are positive, but they will improve
Just now getting money call it base-balling
Recently acquiring wealth, likening it to playing baseball
Level up in this game why keep pausing
Progressing in life, no need to hesitate or delay
Now it's like GTA they just keep calling
People constantly demanding attention, similar to a video game
Rushing like I won't last so I keep stalling
Feeling pressured to move quickly, but deliberately slowing down
Being from the streets that road keep crossing
Having a background in a challenging environment with constant obstacles
Find 'em always on the block it's a whole action
Encountering people engaged in illicit activities on the street
Always tryna bug me it happens too often
Others consistently trying to annoy or bother me
Ain't want to have step on em but they keep crawling
Reluctant to hurt others, but they continue to approach
A cheat code show you what it's all about
Revealing a secret method to succeed
See how a player won from different accounts
Observing how someone achieved victory through various means
I'm Popeye on spinach bringing big arms out
I become stronger and more powerful, like Popeye after consuming spinach
You would've though I was kid letting bombs out
Surprising others with my explosive actions, as if I were a child
One and done up top watch his temple run
Finishing a task with a swift and successful action
If I miss bring it back like a re-run
If I make a mistake, I will try again like a repeated TV episode
Dangerous like iron mike cause I pack a punch
Being formidable and strong like the boxer Iron Mike Tyson
Watch I knock 'em out the park like a home run
Confidently succeeding and impressing, just like hitting a home run in baseball
Y'all been balling
You all have been succeeding and doing well
I'm a sideline stepper
I am an observer, playing my role from the sidelines
I'm a sideline stepper
I am an observer, playing my role from the sidelines
I'm a sideline stepper
I am an observer, playing my role from the sidelines
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Isaac Gildon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shanesupinsky7342
2023 on to 24 still can't stop listening RIP E-Dubble
@brycemcintyre7506
From 2012 to 2021 we still rock with you...Gone but not forgotten, the only artist I’ve actually felt a real connection to
@lordfarquar9215
100 percent rip king
@emon1922
Scream that till you’re hoarse 🤘🏼
@UTubeMinority
Yo for real I literally didn’t realise he was dead until I read this, I assumed he’d just stopped doing music or I wasn’t hearing about it.
This fucking stings man, legit the first thing I ever listened to that got me even slightly interested in hip hop/rap. RIP king.
@skylenceknives6464
We still here for him TwoTone rebels never die
@thecroc1301
Love this comment
@connordoak7145
The part at the end where he is goofing around with the auto tune, or how he has a little bit of regular talking at the end of freestyle fridays makes me realize truly what kind of person we lost, he was genuine in everything he did and loved his music and appreciated all his fans, his music helped me through rough patches in my life and he left this world way too early, we lost a legend. Rest Easy King
@connorfritsch8618
Couldn't agree more brother
@ddgaxelnilsson7855
True king, never forgotten.