J. Stalin claims in an interview that he was born into poverty and earned money as a child by selling candy bars on the BART trains. Around age 13, he began recording and selling rap music. A member of Oakland's hyphy culture, he is described by a local magazine as a "rapper and sideshow participant".
Although young and boyish-looking, J. Stalin adopted a tough rapper persona. He references Joseph Stalin in his stage name because they shared the same initials, and "he was short like me, but he was always smashin' on everybody." In a recent interview he remarked about his home and lifestyle, "This is West Oakland, man. This is the bottoms right here." He went on to say that the crime rate in his neighborhood was so high, the city had remodeled the housing units in his housing project to remove the back doors so that criminals could not escape from home raids by the police.
J. Stalin's first widely released performances arose when a DJ Daryl, a local recording studio owner, placed him on a track he was recording. A colleague of Daryl's, Richie Rich, was impressed enough to put J. Stalin on three tracks in his 2002 album Nixon Pryor Roundtree album and two more as a member of Rich's group, the Replacement Killers. He later recorded and performed with artists such as G-Stack, Beeda Weeda of the Hieroglyphics collective, Keak Da Sneak and San Quinn, E-40, The Luniz, The Team, The Frontline, Mob Figaz, Yukmouth, Numskull, Shock G, and others. As of 2006 he had released roughly 7 mixtapes and had four releases scheduled for 2007.[1] Mekanix and Zoo Entertainment released "On Behalf of the Streets" in early May 2007. J. Stalin is the President of Town Thizzness, and the owner of Livewire Records. He is also the front man in his group, Livewire Da Gang. The Livewire Gang consists of many artists from various neighborhoods in North, East, and West Oakland. Some of these artists include, Shady Nate, Jay Jonah, Philthy Rich, Stevie Joe, Lil Rue, Lil Blood, Ruben Stunner, R.O.B., Ronald Mack, Kiwi, HD, Major D, and Mayback.
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J. Stalin Lyrics
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I can't trust nobody else I'm sleeping with my pistol
Putting all my trust inside one person that's the issue
I would just be lying to myself if I ain't miss you
If this is how it go
If this is what it's like without you baby I don't want it
All these other bitches can't compare I'm being honest
Baby we in texas when you bloom, you a blue bonnet
Can't leave you alone with all the things I ever promised
You be lying to yourself if you ain't think about me
All the trying that we ever did wasn't for nothing
All the lying we tellin ourselves be meaning something
Maybe my minds fucked up
I just want to rock hard
Maybe I just want to go on tour and be a rockstar
Look at all these people round me I ain't know a damn one
Sleeping on floor with you my lady that's a five star
Maybe my minds fucked up
I just want to rock hard
Maybe I just want to go on tour and be a rockstar
Look at all these people round me I ain't know a damn one
Sleeping on floor with you my lady that's a five star
Open up your phone
Stop playing with my feelings and my soul
We mean more together then alone
It don't hurt to try again but it does when you don't
Drunk but I'm pourin up
I'm drowning my emotions I ain't sobered up
Where would we be at if we ain't fuck it up
Mind on this money but my heart be wanting something more
Ain't talking bout no cocain
I need a different high a diffrent propane
I'm talking bout your voice it's making me insane
Drugged on this money only me to blame
No matter how I say it
Baby it don't matter if you playing
Can't leave you alone and you can't do it either baby
Stop being so stubborn get the fuck over here baby
All these diffrent drugs ain't the same
Maybe my minds fucked up
I just want to rock hard
Maybe I just want to go on tour and be a rockstar
Look at all these people round me I ain't know a damn one
Sleeping on floor with you my lady that's a five star
Maybe my minds fucked up
I just want to rock hard
Maybe I just want to go on tour and be a rockstar
Look at all these people round me I ain't know a damn one
Sleeping on floor with you my lady that's a five star
Maybe my minds fucked up
I just want to rock hard
Maybe I just want to go on tour and be a rockstar
Look at all these people round me I ain't know a damn one
Sleeping on floor with you my lady that's a five star
I ain't no ghost
Don't treat like I wasn't ever there for you before
I am not no stranger, you know me from head toe
I had other Niggas talk about me on your phone
Had to get Involved and show these niggas I'm on go
I ain't one to mess with
Messing with the wrong one
Beam to yo head make you shake when I show up
It don't make no damn sense
Threw away your old stuff
But you keeping mine all on your finger Like it's means sum
Hold up Nigga my bad
It is just a bling to you
Guess it do not matter what it was
Or what it meant for you
Keeping me distracted all these drugs inside my system
I can't trust nobody else I'm sleeping with my pistol
Maybe my minds fucked up
I just want to rock hard
Maybe I just want to go on tour and be a rockstar
Look at all these people round me I ain't know a damn one
Sleeping on floor with you my lady that's a five star
Maybe my minds fucked up
I just want to rock hard
Maybe I just want to go on tour and be a rockstar
Look at all these people round me I ain't know a damn one
Sleeping on floor with you my lady that's a five star
In the song "Rockstar" by J. Stalin, the artist reflects on the challenges of a tumultuous relationship while navigating the pressures of fame and the temptations that come with it. He admits to relying on drugs and his gun for comfort and protection, and expresses a deep longing for his romantic partner who he believes is the only one he can truly trust. The song mostly explores the theme of regret and the weight of missed opportunities, highlighting the phrase "maybe my mind's messed up" to suggest that the singer is struggling with his inner demons and conflicts.
The lyrics also discuss the artist's desire for a particular kind of high that is not driven by drugs, but rather by a connection with his partner, represented by her voice. He acknowledges that being a rockstar involves being surrounded by strangers, but insists that none of them matter to him as much as his significant other. The lyrics take a slightly aggressive turn towards the end with the artist asserting his presence in the relationship and warning others not to mess with him.
Overall, the song Rockstar by J. Stalin deals with issues of attachment, trust, and identity, and sheds light on the complexities of fame and success, emphasizing the price that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Keeping me distracted all these drugs inside my system
I am constantly taking drugs to avoid facing my problems and emotions.
I can't trust nobody else I'm sleeping with my pistol
I am so paranoid and mistrustful of others that I always have a gun with me.
Putting all my trust inside one person that's the issue
Relying solely on one person has caused me problems and makes me vulnerable.
I would just be lying to myself if I ain't miss you
I can't deny that I still have feelings for you and miss you.
If this is how it go
If this is the way things are supposed to be.
If this is what it's like without you baby I don't want it
Life without you is not worth living for me.
All these other bitches can't compare I'm being honest
No other women can compare to you, I'm being truthful.
Baby we in texas when you bloom, you a blue bonnet
You are a beautiful flower when you bloom in Texas, like a blue bonnet.
I would rather be with you and move into the projects
Being with you is more important to me than my living situation.
Can't leave you alone with all the things I ever promised
I can't break the promises I made to you and leave you alone.
You be lying to yourself if you ain't think about me
I know you still think about me, even if you deny it to yourself.
All the trying that we ever did wasn't for nothing
Even though things didn't work out between us, our efforts weren't completely wasted.
All the lying we tellin ourselves be meaning something
The self-deception we engage in has significance and consequences.
Maybe my minds fucked up
Perhaps there is something wrong with my mental state.
I just want to rock hard
I want to live a wild and reckless lifestyle, like a rockstar.
Maybe I just want to go on tour and be a rockstar
Perhaps I want to escape my problems and live a glamorous life by touring as a rockstar.
Look at all these people round me I ain't know a damn one
I am surrounded by strangers and don't know anyone here.
Sleeping on floor with you my lady that's a five star
Even though we don't have much, sleeping on the floor with you feels like luxury.
Open up your phone
Please unlock your phone and let me see what's inside.
Stop playing with my feelings and my soul
Don't toy with my emotions and spiritual wellbeing.
We mean more together then alone
We are stronger and better together than apart.
It don't hurt to try again but it does when you don't
We should give our relationship another chance, because not trying hurts more in the long run.
Drunk but I'm pourin up
I am drinking even though I am already drunk.
I'm drowning my emotions I ain't sobered up
I am using alcohol as a way to numb my emotions and am not thinking clearly.
Where would we be at if we ain't fuck it up
If we hadn't made mistakes, where would we be now?
Mind on this money but my heart be wanting something more
Even though I am focused on making money, my heart desires something deeper and more meaningful.
Ain't talking bout no cocain
I'm not referring to cocaine or any other illicit drug.
I need a different high a diffrent propane
I need a different kind of high, a different fuel to ignite my passion.
I'm talking bout your voice it's making me insane
Your voice is driving me crazy, in a good way.
Drugged on this money only me to blame
My obsession with making money to the point of drug addiction is my own fault.
No matter how I say it
No matter how I explain it or phrase it.
Baby it don't matter if you playing
It doesn't matter if you're messing with me or not.
Can't leave you alone and you can't do it either baby
I can't be without you and I know you feel the same way.
Stop being so stubborn get the fuck over here baby
You're being stubborn, come over here and be with me.
All these diffrent drugs ain't the same
All the different drugs I take have varying effects.
I ain't no ghost
I am not someone who can be ignored or forgotten.
Don't treat like I wasn't ever there for you before
Don't act like I haven't been there for you in the past.
I am not no stranger, you know me from head toe
You know me inside and out, I am not a stranger to you.
I had other Niggas talk about me on your phone
Other guys are talking about me to you on your phone.
Had to get Involved and show these niggas I'm on go
I had to confront those guys and show them I am not to be messed with.
I ain't one to mess with
I am not someone to provoke or cross, as I can be dangerous.
Messing with the wrong one
If you mess with me, you are dealing with the wrong person.
Beam to yo head make you shake when I show up
I can make you tremble and fear me just by appearing before you.
It don't make no damn sense
It doesn't make any logical or rational sense.
Threw away your old stuff
I got rid of your old possessions.
But you keeping mine all on your finger Like it's means sum
You are keeping my belongings on your finger as if they mean something to you.
Hold up Nigga my bad
Sorry, my mistake.
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Written by: Jonathan Godinez
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@johnnyjingles5289
That beat go stupid, compliment the flow smoothly 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Unkown16Pgo
One of the dopest track Stalin put out
@JonDoe-gr5gv
Bruh an Oakland legend fa sure
@AmberJones-cq6wn
OMG! This goes on repeat! Straight 🔥🔥🔥
@ColtonIverson420
damn right
@c.firstofall8108
j.Stalin a real nigga period.. LIVEWIRE
@midwesttony3414
Bout time he made a video for this, def one of the best songs on the Album, this one and Miss me with the B.S
@davidking2327
very talented individual I'm a huge fan of the one he did with San Quinn. I go back to the rbl Posse and 11/5 era
@markrega1313
J stalin be having some slaps
@lilbdoe6545
first song if the year is already dope !