1)Jamieson born Gordon Jamieson Jr. is a London born and bred rapper, writer and producer.
2)An USA soul singer songer-writer
1)For Jamieson growing up in Kilburn, a multicultural London district, with his Colombian Mother and Scottish Father has been beneficial for him not only as a person but also as a musician. His exposure to so many different cultures growing up introduced him to various musical genres, influenced by everyone from Cypress Hill, WuTang, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Rod Stewart to Salsa group Los Hermanos Lebron, Nina Simone and some of his own peers currently on the rise.
He first stepped into the world of music as a producer at the age of 15, a move that was more recreational than career oriented at the time. Unfortunately he struggled to get artists into the studio to rhyme over his beats, so instead of wasting his time he decided to try rhyming over his own beats. After a couple of years, around the age of 18 he and his peers began to notice his talent, ultimately beginning his transition from producer to rapper.
Jamieson formerly known as “Killagram” began actively pursuing his career as a rapper at the age of 21, when he began rhyming with long time friend K.I.N.E.T.I.K as rap duo “Twisted Thoughts”. While he held regular day jobs which included a desk job at a local hotel and a teaching position at a local school in the evenings to non-English speakers, his music was always his main priority. He performed several nights a week as a part of “Twisted Thoughts,” and they gradually made their way through the UK’s underground Hip Hop scene, eventually leading them to perform at what could be compared to the Hip Hop version of American Idol in the UK.
Jamieson did well for himself in the UK, but always felt his opportunities were limited because there really wasn’t a “lane” for his kind of Hip Hop, which was different than the style of Hip Hop popular in the UK called “Grime”. Jamieson always believed success in London would only take him so far, but making it in New York could mean an even greater level of success.
In 2005 New York City finally became a definite possibility when Jamieson was offered an opportunity to intern at a well known record label in the city. While apprehensive at first, the final push towards New York came after he spotted a British Airways Ad for flights from London to New York on his way back from a job interview. He took the Ad as a sign, booked his flight two days later, and arrived in New York one month after that. For the first year Jamieson stayed in near by New Jersey before finally settling in the projects of the South Bronx, which he’s called home for the past couple of years. The internship which got him a foot in the door eventually became a full time gig and his personality, hard work and talent have helped him survive and work his way within the industry.
In 2007 Jamieson released his first mix tape entitled “The Foreign Exchange,” hosted by G-Unit’s own DJ Whoo Kid. After that he took some time to focus on what would be his next project entitled “I Came, I Saw Vol. I-III”. This most recent project is a trilogy of EPs, through which he tells the story of his time since being here in the US. The first volume released in July 2010 was hosted by the popular music website DJBooth.net, and the second and third volumes are slated for release in early 2011.
Jamieson has already caught the attention of several industry heavy weights, among them Universal Music Group’s CEO Doug Morris, founder of Loud Records and SRC Steve Rifkind, RZA, Yelawolf and B Real of Cypress Hill. He has opened up for artist such as Cappadonna (WuTang), Akon, Ray J, Shontelle, Melanie Fiona, Asher Roth and Flo Rida. He has also worked with artist such as Joell Ortiz, Sean Price, Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas, and Sony recording artist Samuel.
Jamieson has received a great deal of support thus far and continues to be featured on several major websites and Hip Hop blogs in the US and abroad which include XXLmag.com, Thisis50.com, Hiphopdx.com, 2dopeboyz.com, OnSmash.com, TheHipHopChronicle.com, Hip-HopKings.com, Nahright.com and Grime daily. Jamieson is determined to make his mark, and his commitment and hard work are already paying off, this is definitely only the beginning for this London storyteller.
2)Funky and soulful, Jamieson uses his favorite musical inspirations like Soul, Doo-Wop, Jazz and Bluegrass.
Take Control
Jamieson Lyrics
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Somethin' feelin' good inside
Its the way I was movin'
No illusion when I caught ya eye
Allow me to mention my intention that's in store for you
Just turn out the light, get ready tonight, I'll show you what to do.
You make me feel good
Real real good [Repeat: x 2]
(so)
[Chorus]
Take control let it flow Ai ai ai ai
Hit me low nice and slow Ai ai ai ai
Makin' beats till I'm weak Ai ai ai ai
Let your body swing to me Ai ai ai ai
Can I make a confession
Where's the question that I have to ask?
Can we take it slowly
Get to know me
Or just make it
So open the door
Come in for more
If you can take the heat
Yeah that was for me
So let me be your private fantasy
You make me feel
Good
So good
Real real good (x 2)
(so)
[Chorus: x 2]
(Jaimeson)
Break it down
Switch
J-a-I-m-e-s-o-n
I won't stop
I just keep on going
You didn't know it was me
Who was making these hits
Selecta, true, complete and now this
Listen up close
As I approach the roase
And I'm racing your pulse
Extreme maximum
Lay it on ya real sippy
Keep it nice and clear
From my pen to the mic
Come straight to your ear
That's how we do
J de v2
(instrumental)
I like dat
[Chorus: x 2]
The lyrics of Jamieson's song "Take Control" seem to be about a man trying to charm a woman and convince her to be with him. He starts by mentioning the way they are dancing and how good it feels, and then talks about his intention to show her what to do if she lets him take control. The chorus suggests that he wants her to surrender to him and let him take charge in the bedroom. The verses continue with him asking her if she is willing to get to know him slowly or if they should just make it happen, but either way, he promises to be her private fantasy.
The overall message of the song seems to be about the power dynamic between men and women in intimate relationships. The man is portrayed as the dominant figure who wants to take control and make the woman feel good, while the woman is expected to submit to him and let him have his way. However, the lyrics are delivered in a seductive and playful manner, with Jaimeson's smooth vocals and the catchy beat making it a fun song to dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
Not the way that we're bumpin' tell ya
The good feeling inside is being caused by something other than the music we're dancing to.
Somethin' feelin' good inside
I feel a sense of excitement and anticipation.
Its the way I was movin'
My dancing is making me feel good.
No illusion when I caught ya eye
I'm being genuine and sincere when I catch your eye.
Allow me to mention my intention that's in store for you
I want to tell you about my plans for us.
Just turn out the light, get ready tonight, I'll show you what to do.
Get ready for an intimate night with me, I'll guide you.
Take control let it flow Ai ai ai ai
Take charge of the moment and let yourself go with the flow.
Hit me low nice and slow Ai ai ai ai
Give it to me slow and low, let us savor the experience.
Makin' beats till I'm weak Ai ai ai ai
We will be enjoying the moment so much that it will be exhausting.
Let your body swing to me Ai ai ai ai
Let your body naturally move with the rhythm of my music.
Can I make a confession
May I tell you something personal?
Where's the question that I have to ask?
What do I need to ask to get to know you better?
Can we take it slowly
I want to take things slow and really get to know you.
Get to know me
I want you to understand who I am and what I want.
Or just make it
Let's just skip the talking and jump right in.
So open the door
Be open to what I have to offer.
Come in for more
Please don't be afraid to experience what I'm offering.
If you can take the heat
Only continue if you can handle what's coming next.
Yeah that was for me
What I just said was for my own benefit, not yours.
So let me be your private fantasy
Let me be who you fantasize about in your own private thoughts.
J-a-I-m-e-s-o-n
This is a reference to the singer's name.
I won't stop
I will keep going until you are satisfied.
I just keep on going
I will continue to pursue you until I've won your heart.
You didn't know it was me
You didn't realize it was me making all these great songs.
Who was making these hits
I'm the one responsible for making these hit songs.
Selecta, true, complete and now this
This is a reference to the DJ or producer making this track.
Listen up close
Pay attention to what I'm about to say.
As I approach the roase
As I get closer to you.
And I'm racing your pulse
You're feeling excited and anxious with anticipation.
Extreme maximum
I'm giving it my all, this will be intense.
Lay it on ya real sippy
I'm giving it to you real and raw.
Keep it nice and clear
Let's be honest and straightforward with each other.
From my pen to the mic
From my thoughts to the microphone, this is coming straight from me.
Come straight to your ear
This is spoken directly to you, personally.
That's how we do
This is my style, my approach.
J de v2
Another reference to the singer's name or style.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOE HIRST, DANNY BAKER, JOHNNY DUNNE, RYAN WILLIAMS, SIRACH CHARLES, KASSA ALEXANDA, JASON BLACK, MATTHEW REID, ADAM ALI, VICKTORIA AKITOLA, IBRAHIM ATHERLY
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