The group was founded by Mr. Solo, a former gang member, when he turned his… Read Full Bio ↴The group was founded by Mr. Solo, a former gang member, when he turned his life over to Jesus after almost dying from gunshot wounds. He credits his mother to planting the early seeds of God in his life as she would always pray for him. Mr. Solo grew up in South Central Los Angeles with Chille' Baby, who started going to church with Mr. Solo and evantually came to know Christ also. Mr. Solo and Chille' Baby met the third member of their group at church when Tik Tokk also made the decision to follow Christ. The union of the three was quite miraculous as Mr. Solo and Chille' Baby were both former Crips while Tik Tokk was a Blood, (the two gangs are intense rivals).

The GOSPEL GANGSTAZ are role models. "we don't consider ourselves above anybody. But God has given us insight to see the truth. We understand their pain, and they know we know the real. I gotta make music for my homies. I believe in bringing the church to people, not just bringing people to church", Tik Tokk stated.

"The GOSPEL GANGSTAZ stand in a position to help, because we have seen how the gospel of Christ is real. Our lives were changed from selling crack, drive-by shootings, car-jacking and illicit sex, to a life of peace, joy and happiness because of Christ. We want to go back to the hood and let our light shine", says Solo.

"We are real G'z with our own war stories and our own battle marks. We survived and now we must fight for our brothers and sisters that are trapped in a world of violence and poverty, adds Chille'.

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I Call Your Name
Gospel Gangstaz Lyrics

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(Verse 1)
Please oh please try to feel my vibe
Haters give 5 feel, y'all kill my vibe
Forced to hustle and use muscle in this cruel world with no guidance
So I really had no choice but to resort to violence
Strike the lanes in a '83 Caddy Brougham
I got to look up to my G'z cause my daddy's gone
My momma was daddy I bought her a card on father's day

Though she showed me the path of safety, I choose the harder way
Hit the streets got some heat proceed to get paid substantial
I had to hit the block and set up shop for my financials
My grant is cancelled and I don't play sports I'll never see college
So I hang in the hood and got a little street knowledge
Sometimes I wonder why I always missed the task raid
And why I don't die when they blast me with the gage
And why I'm not the same changed drastic in my ways
I know the reason why momma fasted and she prayed
Told me to get your wealth look out for sell and watch your health
And whenever in time of need just call on God for help
Stack your mail aviod a prison cell
Now faith in God and paying tithes got me living well
Don't kiss and tell but your fools got me crossed up
This my creation player hation get you tossed up
And it's a shame if you don't leave the game
You're bound to meet the flames
you better hit your knees and call his name

(Chorus)
I call your name when I need you
And you always see me through

(Verse 2)
I'm ginuwine not a copy and you bustaz can't stop me
All you can do follow the rules take notes and watch me
Bail pick up the phone gossip make a gang of cells
Tell'em Gospel Gangstaz here to take it all you hope I fall
I'm not the fall guy homey you picked the wrong guy
Your mind done tricked you into believing your own lie
Look I keeps it Gospel and Gangsta at the same time
You get sick I pray you disrespect and I'm a take mine
Cuss God and this westcoast gangish made me famous
Beats and lyrics offl the hezzy for shezzy but can you blame us?
Runnin like a wild pack of coyotes you can't frame us
Property of committee soldiers but you can blame us
Trying to own benzes and skyscrapper paying tithes with high paper
Got the whole industry trembling while I'm chewing Now n laters
They can't fade us don't get mad because the played us
I'm down and dirty bout my scratch making fools take haitus

(Chorus)

(Verse 3)
The notion believed is that we are on some other type stuff
But the fact of the matter is we just tuu rough
I can talk about this but I choose not too
Cause the rules of the crew is rhat you stay loyal & true
Don't break rank dogg put God first see that's all we can do
Never have loose expectation because that'sbeing unture
See I done left the game but Game never left me
And when a thug comes off the street
he can never really shake his rap sheet
my whole purpose is being right and making cheese
and I know in order to do that I gotta stay on my knees
having a paid for home and a navigator that ain't bad
but uh catch me if you can

(Chorus)

(Verse 4)
Meanwhile everybody laugh and played they games
I just sit back with my pad taking names
Seems strange looking back as I reminisce
on how it changed and that's has come to this
vide I get this rhyme I get begins
my mind just flips this phyco never end
life's a trip if I could get away from the game then I would switch today
and change my ways
it's just a phase I must go through
if your mind start playing games what you gonna do?

(Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gospel Gangstaz's song I Call Your Name are about the struggles and challenges faced by the artist as he navigates through life in a world that offers no guidance. The artist describes his upbringing and how it was affected with the absence of his father, which forced him to resort to violence and hustling in the streets in search of financial stability. Despite his struggles, the artist acknowledges the importance of his mother's teachings of following the path of safety and turning to God for help in times of need.

The second verse of the song talks about how the artist chooses to remain true to his identity despite the negative opinions of others. He acknowledges the popularity of west coast gang culture and how his love for both gospel and gangsta culture has made him famous, but still, he remains loyal to his beliefs and puts God first. In the third verse, the artist expresses a desire to leave the game behind and change his ways, but he acknowledges that it's not an easy feat, and it requires staying true to oneself and staying on one's knees in prayer.

Overall, the song's message is about the power of faith and the importance of holding on to one's identity in a world that tries to change us. It's a call to trust in God and stay true to one's self even when faced with insurmountable challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Please oh please try to feel my vibe
I'm asking you to understand where I'm coming from and how I'm feeling

Haters give 5 feel, y'all kill my vibe
Negative people around me bring down my mood and make it hard to succeed

Forced to hustle and use muscle in this cruel world with no guidance
I was pushed to make money and defend myself in a harsh world without much support or direction

So I really had no choice but to resort to violence
Due to my circumstances, I had to use physical force to protect myself and make a living

Strike the lanes in a '83 Caddy Brougham
I ride around in an old-school Cadillac, cruising through the streets

I got to look up to my G'z cause my daddy's gone
My father passed away so I have to turn to my older friends for guidance

My momma was daddy I bought her a card on father's day
My mother took on the role of both parents, so I celebrate her on days meant for fathers

Though she showed me the path of safety, I choose the harder way
My mother taught me to make safe choices, but I often went against her advice and did things the hard way

Hit the streets got some heat proceed to get paid substantial
I went out onto the streets with a weapon and made significant money through illegal means

I had to hit the block and set up shop for my financials
I established a physical location to sell drugs and make money

My grant is cancelled and I don't play sports I'll never see college
I lost my financial aid and don't have the opportunity to go to college because I'm not an athlete

So I hang in the hood and got a little street knowledge
Without a college education, I stayed in my neighborhood and learned about the streets

Sometimes I wonder why I always missed the task raid
I question why I never got caught in police raids or arrested for my illegal activities

And why I don't die when they blast me with the gage
I am surprised that I have survived dangerous situations where I could have been shot and killed

And why I'm not the same changed drastic in my ways
I am different from the typical criminal who changes their ways after a close call or arrest

I know the reason why momma fasted and she prayed
I understand that my mother prayed for my safety and success

Told me to get your wealth look out for sell and watch your health
My mother advised me to make money, be cautious of danger, and take care of myself

And whenever in time of need just call on God for help
My mother instructed me to turn to God for assistance when I am in trouble

Stack your mail avoid a prison cell
I need to make money legally so I don't end up in jail

Now faith in God and paying tithes got me living well
My faith in God and giving a portion of my income to the church has led to a successful life

Don't kiss and tell but your fools got me crossed up
I keep my personal life private, but people have mistaken or misunderstood my actions

This my creation player hation get you tossed up
I am proud of my work and accomplishments, and those who hate on me will not succeed

And it's a shame if you don't leave the game
It is unfortunate if someone chooses not to leave a life of crime

You're bound to meet the flames
Those who continue living a criminal lifestyle are likely to face negative consequences

you better hit your knees and call his name
My advice to those struggling is to pray to God and ask for guidance and help

I'm ginuwine not a copy and you bustaz can't stop me
I am original and unique, and my competitors cannot prevent my success

All you can do follow the rules take notes and watch me
My competitors should learn from me and follow my example to succeed

Bail pick up the phone gossip make a gang of cells
People who dislike me spread rumors and gossip to create a mob mentality against me

Tell'em Gospel Gangstaz here to take it all you hope I fall
My reputation and success make others want to bring me down and see me fail

I'm not the fall guy homey you picked the wrong guy
I will not be the one to take the blame or fall for someone's mistakes, they chose the wrong person to mess with

Your mind done tricked you into believing your own lie
You have convinced yourself of a lie and now believe it to be true

Look I keeps it Gospel and Gangsta at the same time
I represent both my faith and my street lifestyle

You get sick I pray you disrespect and I'm a take mine
If someone disrespects me or makes me angry, I will retaliate and get what is mine

Cuss God and this west coast gangish made me famous
My faith and my involvement in west coast gang culture have contributed to my fame

Beats and lyrics off the hezzy for shezzy but can you blame us?
The music I make is excellent and popular, it's not surprising that people enjoy it

Runnin like a wild pack of coyotes you can't frame us
I am always moving and hard to catch, you cannot pin anything on me

Property of committee soldiers but you can blame us
I am part of a group of soldiers who are committed to our lifestyle and decisions

Trying to own benzes and skyscraper paying tithes with high paper
I am working towards owning fancy cars and tall buildings, all while continuing to donate to my church

Got the whole industry trembling while I'm chewing Now n laters
I have a reputation and power that makes others in the industry afraid of me, even while I enjoy simple pleasures like candy

They can't fade us don't get mad because the played us
My success causes jealousy in others, but they cannot bring us down because they were not part of our journey

I'm down and dirty bout my scratch making fools take haitus
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make money and force others out of the competition

The notion believed is that we are on some other type stuff
Many people believe that my group is involved in something strange or outside the norm

But the fact of the matter is we just tuu rough
Actually, we are just tougher and more intense than most

I can talk about this but I choose not too
I could explain our lifestyle, but I don't really want to

Cause the rules of the crew is rhat you stay loyal & true
As a member of my group, I need to stay loyal and true to our values and principles

Don't break rank dogg put God first see that's all we can do
I cannot betray or go against my group, and we all prioritize our faith in God

Never have loose expectation because that'sbeing unture
I never have unrealistic expectations, because that would not be truthful

See I done left the game but Game never left me
I may have left a life of crime, but it still influences who I am and how I act

And when a thug comes off the street he can never really shake his rap sheet
Even someone who leaves a life of crime will always be associated with that lifestyle

my whole purpose is being right and making cheese
My goal is to live a righteous life and make money

and I know in order to do that I gotta stay on my knees
In order to achieve my goals and stay true to my faith, I need to remain humble and pray to God

having a paid for home and a navigator that ain't bad
I have a nice home and a car, which is a good thing

but uh catch me if you can
But even though I have achieved success, I am still elusive and hard to catch

Meanwhile everybody laugh and played they games
While I was working hard and being successful, others were goofing off and not taking life seriously

I just sit back with my pad taking names
I am always strategizing and taking note of who my competitors are

Seems strange looking back as I reminisce
As I reflect on my past and my success, it seems surreal

on how it changed and that's has come to this
Looking back, it's amazing how much things have changed and how far I have come

vide I get this rhyme I get begins
As I write this song, I am inspired and creative

my mind just flips this psycho never end
My thoughts and ideas are constantly changing and evolving

life's a trip if I could get away from the game then I would switch today and change my ways
Life is unpredictable, but if I could leave my old lifestyle behind, I would do it and become a better person

it's just a phase I must go through
However, my past and my old lifestyle are a temporary phase that I am going through

if your mind start playing games what you gonna do?
If life becomes difficult and your mind starts to mess with you, what will you do to stay focused and overcome it?

I call your name when I need you
In times of trouble or need, I turn to God for help

And you always see me through
And God always helps me and sees me through my troubles

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