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.
Julie Rain
H-Town Lyrics
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Yeah yeah
[Talking:]
Yea this is going out to my special friend
She died from spouse abuse this is her song I'm about to sing
And I also want to dedicate this to all the ladies out there
Because spouse abuse is on up rising today and we got to stop it y'all...
[Verse 1:]
I never meant for you to die
Say I cried and I cried I cried and I cried
My heart went out
When I found out when I found out that you were dead
It felt like I bled inside
I nearly died inside
It was gone my soul was gone
My julie rain
[Verse 2:]
My julie rain my julie rain
Damn she's gone I still can't believe it
Cause I didn't know the situation
Oh how can she cover the pain
I remember the day we swam naked yeah
It was a childish game but julie was so happy
The smile on her face was so pretty
Julie julie
Her smile was so pretty
She had the face of a goddess
And body of all bodies
A personality of all
How can he hurt someone so beautiful
[Chorus:]
Julie
My julie rain my julie rain
Julie
[Verse 3:]
Listen
I kno julie would want me to sing her song
She was my friend until the end
I never had a friend like julie
Julie truly
She came to my house one day
And oh he precious face was down and erased
I could'ntsee her
I didn't know her
I don't know what's going on I say julie...
Who did this to you julie... I don't understand why you let another man
Touch you
Beat you down
Do you wrong
Julie let's do something about it she said no no
She didn't wanna go to the doctor
She didn't wanna look out for help
She didn't want me to help but julie I should have did it anyway
Julie rain
Now you dead julie rain
I'm so hurt
I lost to my bestfriend
I lost my best friend
Julie rain
The lyrics to H-Town's song Julie Rain are a tribute to a woman who died from spouse abuse. The song conveys the emotional turmoil and devastation that the singer experiences upon learning about Julie's death. He feels like a part of him has died inside and can't believe that such a senseless tragedy has occurred. The singer reminisces about the good times that he shared with Julie, including a playful memory of swimming naked together. He portrays Julie as a beautiful and kind-hearted woman with an infectious smile and a personality that drew people towards her. Despite his efforts to help her, Julie was unable to escape the abuse and ultimately lost her life as a result. The song's message is a call to action against domestic violence and a plea to protect and support those who may be in similar situations.
The song has a poignant backstory that adds to its significance. H-Town's lead singer Dino Conner wrote the song shortly after the death of his girlfriend, Teshya Rae Weisent. Weisent was killed by her ex-boyfriend, who had been abusive towards her in the past. Conner wanted to honor her memory and raise awareness about domestic violence through the song. Sadly, Conner himself passed away in a car accident in 2003, just a few years after the release of Julie Rain. The song remains a powerful tribute to Conner's lost loved ones and a reminder of the devastating impact that domestic violence can have on individuals and communities.
Line by Line Meaning
I never meant for you to die
I never intended for your life to end
Say I cried and I cried I cried and I cried
I shed innumerable tears when I heard the news of your death
My heart went out
I sympathized deeply with your sufferings
When I found out when I found out that you were dead
Upon hearing that you had passed away, I was grief-stricken
It felt like I bled inside
Emotionally, I experienced a lot of pain and trauma
I nearly died inside
I was emotionally shattered beyond repair
It was gone my soul was gone
Your death removed a part of me, and I felt incomplete
My julie rain
The loss of you, Julie, is drenched in sorrow
Damn she's gone I still can't believe it
It's hard for me to accept that you're no longer with us
Cause I didn't know the situation
I wasn't aware of the gravity of the abuse you suffered
Oh how can she cover the pain
How could you hide the emotional and physical torment you were enduring?
I remember the day we swam naked yeah
I recall the times we shared together that were innocent and joyful
It was a childish game but julie was so happy
Though the moment we just talked about was trivial, you were full of glee
The smile on her face was so pretty
Your expressions of happiness had a profound effect on everyone
Julie julie
You'll always be remembered, Julie
Her smile was so pretty
The smile that decorated your face was quite captivating
She had the face of a goddess
Your beauty was so stunning, it could be compared to that of a goddess
And body of all bodies
Besides your beauty, your physique was admirable among all
A personality of all
Apart from your physicality, your character was highly admirable
How can he hurt someone so beautiful
An abuser who causes harm to someone as captivating as you is the reflection of an evil mind
Listen
Here's a recollection of a memory that I cherish
I kno julie would want me to sing her song
I'm confident you would've wanted your story to be voiced, Julie
She was my friend until the end
You are forever my dear friend, even if you're gone
I never had a friend like julie
You were an unparalleled friend, Julie
She came to my house one day
One day, you came to my home, Julie
And oh he precious face was down and erased
I saw that something was gravely wrong, as the joy on your lovely face was absent
I could'ntsee her
To find a reason behind your sad demeanor, I couldn't get through to you
I didn't know her
I couldn't understand the person I was talking to was no longer the Julie I knew
I don't know what's going on I say julie...
I didn't know you were being abused and in danger, Julie, when I asked about the reason behind your pain
Who did this to you julie... I don't understand why you let another man
I was bewildered and dismayed that someone had hurt you, and I was unable to comprehend why you permitted another person to do this to you
Touch you
How could you have let them near you, Julie?
Beat you down
Was it possible for you to have been physically dominated and attacked like this?
Do you wrong
How could someone if they loved you, have done something as wrong as this to you, Julie?
Julie let's do something about it she said no no
When I implored you to take action, you declined, Julie
She didn't wanna go to the doctor
You declined medical help, because of how difficult it had become to open up about your tragic situation
She didn't wanna look out for help
You felt helpless and subsequently refused to receive any aid
She didn't want me to help but julie I should have did it anyway
You weren't comfortable with me helping you, but I should have persisted, Julie
Julie rain
The thought of you passes through my mind like rain falling from the sky
Now you dead julie rain
Now that you're gone, I can only remember you as a touch of rain that used to fill me with joy, which washes away all the bad memories
I'm so hurt
My heart still hurts, Julie
I lost to my bestfriend
Losing you, Julie, was one of the worst things that ever happened to me. You weren't merely a friend.
I lost my best friend
I lost someone so important to me that your absence feels like I'm missing a part of me
Contributed by Adalyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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