For a rapper to command your attention, it all comes down to the voice. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Public Enemys Chuck D had millions of fans hanging on to every word of his booming baritone. In the mid-1990s, The Notorious B.I.G.s steely poise and vocal precision led many critics and fans to proclaim him the best rapper of all time. Now, in 2006, get ready for the next rapper with a magnetic voice, someone whose pristine raps demand attention. His name: Jay Rock.
Born and raised in Watts, Californias notorious Nickerson Gardens Projects, Jay Rock got his first encouragement from his music-making relatives, who noticed the impact his deep, melodic voice made on song after song. They were like, youre hard. And youve got a voice for it, too. Youve got a real cool voice to it, Jay Rock recalls: "A lot of people started hearing me and they would tell me that my voice catches them. So, I started working it, working on my craft and got more and more confidence." His rap name is inspired by a character off the hit Canadian comedy show Trailer Park Boys.
Jay Rocks confidence led to a string of heated appearances on neighborhood mixtapes. The gifted rhymers clever phrasing, gritty realism, storytelling swagger and powerful voice grabbed the attention of Top Dawg Entertainment boss Dude Dawg. Once in the studio with an independent company backing him, Jay Rocks output increased and improved.
After shopping his demo to a number of major labels, Jay Rock and Top Dawg earned a deal with industry powerhouse Warner Bros. Records, also home to Lil Jons BME Recordings, E-40, The Federation and Talib Kweli, among others. The Warner Bros. executives were impressed with Jay Rocks distinctive flow, his vivid lyrics and, of course, voice. Already a star on the Internet, his always-updated myspace.com/jayrock page features three songs that have more than 100,000 plays.
One of those cuts is LA Shit, Jay Rocks stellar reworking of Busta Rhymes New York Shit. When I heard that song, I thought it was a hot-ass song, so I wanted to get on my LA shit about what we do out here, says Jay Rock, who has long been a fan of Busta Rhymes phraseology. I was paying respect to Busta and his song, and thats for the mixtapes right there. I want LA to get an ear for it.
LA will also appreciate the energetic California Soul, which details the treacherous reality of Californias streets. Game produced the record and he gave it to me. I met him at the studio about a week later and let him hear ithe went crazy! He liked it so much he recorded the hook on the spot. On the smooth Thats My Word, Jay Rock asserts his status as a man of his word, while To The Top documents his ascent from project resident to his present day successes. It was a struggle to get to where Im at now, he says. Im talking about going from the bottom to the top, what I was going through starting off. Im legal now. Im signed. I started off at the bottom, made something out of nothing and am going to run with it until I get all the way to the top.
As someone who looks toward the past as he pushes toward the future, Jay Rock holds the soulful Back In The Days in high regard. I just went back to when I was 6, 7, growing up listening to the oldies, he explains. That song meant a lot because I always dwell on the past, for some reason. I always think back and wish that I was a kid again. I know that will never happen, but some times I just wish I could go back in the days when I was young.
For now, though, Jay Rock is focused on recording his debut album and ushering in a new era of hard-core West Coast rap. Jay Rock is thankful that Comptons The Game was able to breakthrough with his multi platinum, The Documentary album. Game opened up the doors for a lot of people, Jay Rock says. Game opened the door and Im running right through with my people behind me. Were trying to bring it back home, bring the West back. Weve been down for a long time, so were trying to bring it back home.
With production on his forthcoming debut album from such A-List producers as KayGee (Jaheim, Naughty By Nature) and L.E.S. (Nas), as well up-and-coming beatsmiths Nephew, 4th Quarter and K-Fam, Soundwave and Aqua (Jay-Z), Jay Rock is set to live out a dream that seemed to be destined to happen.
His hard-working mother filled their home with the classic soul and blues music of such icons as the Temptations, Dramatics, Isley Brothers, Johnny Guitar Watson and B.B. King. She also had an affinity for rap, and enjoyed the music of such trendsetters as Big Daddy Kane and Biz Markie. Her love for music carried over to her house parties. My mom threw parties damn near every weekend, Jay Rock recalls. Shed be stressing during the week, would come home and thats what theyd do, party all night long.
Jay Rock soon developed an interest in playing keyboards and, at age 12, writing poems. And, as he grew up in the volatile Watts streets, gangster rap began to take hold. You couldnt go up the street without hearing Snoop, Dre or N.W.A, he says. Much as N.W.A and others reported about their surroundings, Jay Rocks early poems documented his feelings -- about a person, about Los Angeles, about his experiences.
Jay Rock soon started getting into trouble at school, forcing him to attend a number of different schools. He also endured a harsh reality when cited and incarcerated for violating his areas gang injunction. I was hanging out with dudes I grew up with, dudes I went to school with, played Pop Warner with, he says. They saw us out there and took us downThey put me on it...I basically cant hang out where I liveI cant help where I stayThey got me again when I was hanging out of my own apartment, my own residence.
Jay Rocks legal struggles have made him appreciate what he has already accomplished, turning his childhood talent for writing into a career as a major-label recording artist. Getting signed and being from what Im from, thats a great achievement because nobodys really been signed from my projects, Jay Rock says: "Thats a big achievement for me. Its a blessing. It feels real good. I could be in the jail somewhere or in the grave, but Im right here doing what I need to do.
And it all starts with the voice.
Easy Bake
Jay Rock Lyrics
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Fresh out the oven
I'm back in this bitch, nigga you know what's up
Stackin' my dividends
Straight out that gutta so you know just what you dealin' with
Highly belligerent
But that's way before the liquor hits
Crush her so good, she all on my timeline now
Lookin', lookin', she tryna sabatoge my thing
Never go brazy when you're deep inside the pink
I'm lowkey like a drug dealer
So don't snitch, my nigga, get your chips, my nigga
Mind your business, I minds mine, let's get rich, my nigga
Take our family on trips, my nigga
But if you try me then your wig I'ma split, my nigga
And I ain't tryna kill my own kind
But we always losin' to the wrong place at the wrong time, no lie
And they wonder why us niggas always get high
Spend a thou-wow on it just to get fly
Another thou-wow on it just to get by
Fuck it, only got one life to live
Gotta push it to the limit, do it big like
What? This shit is fresh out the oven
Whip game cold, man this shit 'bout to bubble
Big bank rolls, either hate it or love it
It's anything goes, just as long as you thuggin'
Just as long as you thuggin', yeah it's fresh out the oven
Whip game cold, man this shit 'bout to bubble
Big bank rolls, either hate it or love it
It's anything goes, just as long as you thuggin'
Just as long as you thuggin'
Big bank rolls, just as long as you thuggin'
Whip game cold, just as long as you thuggin'
I pull up and park, hop out and swag
Grab the Glock out the trunk, other Glock in the stash
Just a regular nigga, with no chains or nothin'
If I do get some shines, you try to snatch
There's repercussions, and concussions
You know what's after that, end of discussions
I came a long way from eatin' free lunches
From Mary County checks to makin' these numbers
Oh Lord, I'm just reminiscin'
Kill the beat, some intervention on some inner vision
But I don't know, 'cause I'm just goin' with the flow
Whatever's required, I got it goin' for the low
I parted ways with my old self, I'm a new man
New face with a new stone and the blue van
Blew weight on a bad day with my loosies
Suitcase full of merchandise, that's my new plan
This my new wave, this my new tan
This my summer days in the tropics by the cool sand
This my shakin' down you niggas' pockets, I don't do friends
And I don't do trends
Fuck it though I'll ride with you then!
Bring the troops in
I'll fuck around and let 'em loose then
We'll give 'em blues then
Oh fuck it, call me Bobby "Blue" Bland
Aye you a fool man
Ridin' by you, swervin' at the intersection
Baby come and get your blessin'
And she gon' fuck with this erection
I got somethin' good for all these hoes
She gotta want the Betty 'fore I call these hoes
Now if I paid for your dress and your perm
That means you an investment, bitch
I'ma need my dough return
"Easy Bake" by Jay Rock is a track from his 2015 album "90059". The track can be interpreted as a showcase of Jay Rock's hardworking mentality and focus on gaining material success. The line, "This shit is fresh out the oven," can be seen as a metaphor for Jay Rock's dedication to making new music and creating fresh sounds. He raps about being in the game for a while and still being on top, stacked with money and power.
Jay Rock introduces himself as a streetwise individual who's used to the harsh realities of his upbringing. He couldn't care less about the opinions of those who don't understand his lifestyle and how he came up. He is not afraid of getting into trouble if somebody tries to cross him. The line, "Just a regular n***a, with no chains or nothing / If I do get some shines, you try to snatch / There's repercussions, and concussions," shows his confidence in his capabilities to handle any situation.
Jay Rock also raps about his new-found financial freedom, investing in luxuries and enjoying the finer things in life. He also expresses a hustler's perseverance in his lyrics, not afraid to take risks to see those returns. This is shown when he talks about investing in merchandise to sell, representing his new wave of making money.
Overall, "Easy Bake" is a glimpse into Jay Rock's hardworking and unapologetic mindset—a man who is proud of his achievements and will stop at nothing to keep moving on to bigger and better things.
Line by Line Meaning
This shit is fresh out the oven
This song is brand new and hot
Fresh out the oven
The song is new and fresh
I'm back in this bitch, nigga you know what's up
I'm here and you already know what's going on
Stackin' my dividends
I'm making money and saving it
Straight out that gutter so you know just what you dealin' with
I came from a rough background and you should know that
Highly belligerent
I can be aggressive and confrontational
But that's way before the liquor hits
I only act that way before I start drinking
Roll that kushy kushy, rub on her goodie goodies
Smoke weed and touch a woman inappropriately
Crush her so good, she all on my timeline now
Had sex with her so well, now she's all over my social media
Lookin', lookin', she tryna sabatoge my thing
She's watching me and trying to ruin my success
Never go brazy when you're deep inside the pink
Don't lose control of yourself during sex
I'm lowkey like a drug dealer
I operate discreetly like a drug dealer
So don't snitch, my nigga, get your chips, my nigga
Don't tell on me, just focus on making money
Mind your business, I minds mine, let's get rich, my nigga
Focus on your own goals and together we can become wealthy
Take our family on trips, my nigga
Enjoy our success with our loved ones
But if you try me then your wig I'ma split, my nigga
If you cross me, I'll get violent
And I ain't tryna kill my own kind
I don't want to harm people who share my skin color
But we always losing to the wrong place at the wrong time, no lie
We often find ourselves in bad situations without intending to
And they wonder why us niggas always get high
People question why we turn to drugs
Spend a thou-wow on it just to get fly
Spent a lot of money on clothes to look good
Another thou-wow on it just to get by
Spent more money just to make it through life
Fuck it, only got one life to live
Might as well enjoy life without regret
Gotta push it to the limit, do it big like
Have to give it my all and live extravagantly
Whip game cold, man this shit 'bout to bubble
My skills in the game are excellent and things are about to take off
Big bank rolls, either hate it or love it
I have a lot of money and people either admire or despise me for it
It's anything goes, just as long as you thuggin'
Anything can happen as long as you're living a dangerous lifestyle
Just as long as you thuggin', yeah it's fresh out the oven
Living a dangerous lifestyle, the song is brand new and hot
I pull up and park, hop out and swag
I arrive in style and confidence
Grab the Glock out the trunk, other Glock in the stash
Retrieve my weapons from storage for safety
Just a regular nigga, with no chains or nothin'
I'm a regular person without material possessions
If I do get some shines, you try to snatch
If I have something of value, someone might try to steal it
There's repercussions, and concussions
If you try to take my possessions, there will be consequences
You know what's after that, end of discussions
You know what will happen and we won't argue about it
I came a long way from eatin' free lunches
I used to be poor, but now I'm successful
From Mary County checks to makin' these numbers
From receiving government assistance to making a lot of money
Kill the beat, some intervention on some inner vision
The music is so good, it's like therapy for my soul
But I don't know, 'cause I'm just goin' with the flow
I'm not entirely sure what's happening, but I'm just enjoying the journey
Whatever's required, I got it goin' for the low
I have what it takes and I can do it inexpensively
I parted ways with my old self, I'm a new man
I left my past behind and became a better person
New face with a new stone and the blue van
New identity and new possessions
Blew weight on a bad day with my loosies
Spent money on drugs to cope on a difficult day
Suitcase full of merchandise, that's my new plan
I'm involved in illegal activities like selling drugs or contraband
This my new wave, this my new tan
This is my new persona or lifestyle
This my summer days in the tropics by the cool sand
This is how I want to spend my summer
This my shakin' down you niggas' pockets, I don't do friends
I'm extorting money from people and I don't have any real friends
And I don't do trends
I'm not interested in following popular movements or styles
Fuck it though I'll ride with you then!
Even though I don't like trends, I'll go along with you
Bring the troops in
Bring in the people to help me
I'll fuck around and let 'em loose then
I might let them do whatever they want
We'll give 'em blues then
We'll cause trouble or harm to others
Oh fuck it, call me Bobby "Blue" Bland
My name is like that of the famous blues singer
Aye you a fool man
You're foolish if you don't follow me
Riding by you, swervin' at the intersection
I'm driving by you and causing a disturbance
Baby come and get your blessin'
Come and have sex with me
And she gon' fuck with this erection
She's going to have sex with me because I'm aroused
I got something good for all these hoes
I have something desirable for women
She gotta want the Betty 'fore I call these hoes
She has to be willing to have sex with me before I offer other women the same opportunity
Now if I paid for your dress and your perm
If I bought things for you like clothes and hair treatments
That means you an investment, bitch
That means you're my asset and I expect something in return
I'ma need my dough return
I want my money back
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Johnny Reed McKinzie, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pablo5387
The back and forth between Kendrick and Jay is just perfect.
@andim.8788
Man I am telling u
@Pryer1989
Reminds me of jada and styles
@user-wh3lm1sv7s
AND I DONT DO TRENDS
@panamaboyy1
yooo rock, the second half of this song with sza is crazy, I wish it was longer!!!!
@alirocksize
+Garrett Johnson it was, but i also love the transition between this track and gumbo.. it was so smooth and fluent i almost thought the song wasent even done..
@JanWoogie
+Garrett Johnson I want more!
Check out SZA with Felix Snow
Also Julia/(tender) Not as awesome as this but helps fix that craving a little....
@JanWoogie
+Garrett Johnson Also check out taebeast on soundcloud.
@detroitboxingtv9875
Jay rock - traffic jam
@rok333off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v65t2XHercA