H-Town is an American R&B hip hop band that was formed in 1992 by three friends at Jack Yates High School in Houston, Texas. The group originally consisted of: Kevin "Dino" Conner, his fraternal twin brother Solomon "Shazam" Conner, and their long-time friend Darryl "G.I." Jackson. They took the name of the group, "H-Town," from the local nickname for the City of Houston.
It took H-Town six years before their first big break came. Dino and Shazam grew up surrounded by musicians and singers. All three band members went to pageants, talent shows and plays before they worked with a local producer. When they began to work with him, he sent their tape to Luther Campbell, who wasn't overly impressed.
The producer intentionally made Campbell miss a flight and dragged him back to the studio where he heard H-Town sing live. Campbell signed the group, joined up with producer Bishop "Stick" Burrell, and they went into the studio to start work on their debut album, Fever for Da Flavor.
On January 28, 2003, 28-year-old Dino Conner and his girlfriend Teshya Rae Weisent had just left a recording studio when their vehicle was struck by a SUV that ran a red light. Both Dino and Teshya Weisent were killed.
Three people witnessed the tragedy, but all fled the scene. One man, Juan Diaz, was later apprehended.
At the time, H-Town was working on what would become their fourth album.
H-Town finally released their reunion album, Imitations of Life, on October 12, 2004. The Remaining members of the group are in the works of making a H-Town Comeback album very soon, it is confirmed on their MySpace page.
INTRODUCTION
H-Town Lyrics
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We need more energy
Energy.
The lyrics of H-Town's song "Introduction" contain vivid imagery of childhood memories and youthful experiences. The opening line "Red, not blue" refers to a choice of color, which could indicate a preference or a decision. The plea "Don't you stop coming around" seems to be addressing someone the singer wants to keep in their life, perhaps a friend or a potential love interest. The offer of letting them use a "big wheel" (a type of toy tricycle) in exchange for riding on the handlebars of a "strawberry sizzler" (a type of bicycle) shows a willingness to make accommodations and compromises.
The descriptions of the ride are detailed and sensory, with the banaseat (a type of bike seat) mentioned specifically. The mention of the "great big brakes" that don't squeak suggests a feeling of safety and control during this thrilling experience. The repetition of "Strawberry sizzler" emphasizes the importance and significance of this memory to the singer. Overall, the lyrics create a nostalgic and romanticized picture of youthful joy and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Red, not blue...
I want to make it clear that my preferred color is red and not blue.
Don't you
Please do not stop doing what you're doing.
Stop coming around
I do not want you to stop visiting me.
I'll let you use my big wheel
I am willing to share my big wheel with you.
If you'll let me take out
In exchange, allow me to borrow your possession.
Strawberry sizzler, strawberry sizzler
A desire to ride a bike named Strawberry Sizzler.
Ridin' you... on the handle bars
Riding the bike while sitting on the handle bars.
Myself on the banaseat
I will be sitting on the back seat.
The great big brakes don't squeak
Assurance that the brakes of the bike do not make a squeaking noise.
I know... strawberry sizzler
I am certain that I want to ride the Strawberry Sizzler bike.
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Written by: Krishna Hamma
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Makaveli
on I Do, Sleep U, Wear U
I would sleep and wear Beyonce Knowles but she will never be mine
Makaveli
on 09. I Sleep I wear U
Dino is very very gifted it's just incredible how special of a man he was my Lord!
Makaveli
on I Sleep U I Wear U
Shazam killed it, this dat heat
Makaveli
on Here We Go Again
Yeah#
Makaveli
on Here We Go Again
I love this! I keep replaying it sounds like heaven