• Red Alert
When it comes to talent in the city of Toronto, it takes a lot to separate … Read Full Bio ↴When it comes to talent in the city of Toronto, it takes a lot to separate yourself from the other artists trying to make it big. For some it takes time, for others, it’s just natural. Jazz Cartier is a native of Toronto, but has been influenced by his travels all over the world. From growing up in Toronto, to being introduced to music in Barbados, and starting his career as an artist in Atlanta, it took a lot to get Cartier where he is now. Amongst it all, he kept to his roots, and always made it back to the city that inspires him the most. Artists like Black Sheep, Jon. B, Lauryn Hill, Kanye West, to name a few have been essential throughout the growth of Cartier as an artist. Not going out of his comfort zone, Cartier speaks about the life he knows, and once knew. Whether it’s his obsession with Ralph Lauren, the boarding school lifestyle, the plethora of females he’s encountered, teenage love, or just being a teenager in general, Cartier knows how to manipulate his words, and gives off a clear visual of what he’s going through. Going back and forth from Connecticut and Toronto makes it hard for the 21 year old to record and put the effort needed in to his records, but so far he’s making it work. Granted, Cartier is still young, but talent is talent, and he has lots of it. The tennis playing, private school attending, luxurious teenager has a lot of time a head of him, and what he has to say is worth listening to. As a rising star in Toronto, Cartier is sure to make his city proud with what his future has in store.

• Red Alert
Jazz Cartier Lyrics


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I got that red alert, oh
Pulling up now, is you ready to go?
I got that red alert, oh
Baby let me know if you ready to go
I got that red alert, oh
Pulling up now, is you ready to go?
I got that red alert, oh
Baby let me know if you ready to go (skrrt, skrrt)

Feet on the gas
Fuck a cab (ah)
Hit the mall, spend 100 bands (ah)
Leave the mall with 100 bags (ah)
Go home pop a hunnid tags
You know I'm speeding
Baby, I'm speeding
I got the gas and I'm high as the ceiling
I hear the feds is out, they never see me
I hear the whoop whoop, then I go genie
I'm in that red alert, oh
9/11 buck fifty on the freeway
I'm in that red alert, oh
Middle finger out the window, any nigga trying to see me

I got that red alert, oh (skrrt)
Pulling up now, is you ready to go?
I got that red alert, oh
Baby let me know if you ready to go
I got that red alert, oh
Pulling up now, is you ready to go?
I got that red alert, oh
Baby let me know if you ready to go (skrrt, skrrt)

Shawty rolling Swishers, sour fisher (ah) (let me hit that)
Hittin' bowls, so I had to pin her (ah) (let me hit that)
Gold digger, had to dig her (ah)
White girl, but she love a nigga
You know I'm speeding
Baby, I'm speeding
I got the gas and I'm high as the ceiling
I hear the feds is out, they never see me
I hear the whoop whoop, then I go genie

I got that red alert, oh
Pulling up now, is you ready to go?
I got that red alert, oh
Baby let me know if you ready to go
I got that red alert, oh
Pulling up now, is you ready to go?
I got that red alert, oh
Baby let me know if you ready to go
I got that red alert
Pulling up now, is you ready to go?
I got that red alert
Baby let me know if you ready to go
I got that red alert, oh
Pulling up now, is you ready to go?
I got that red alert, oh
Baby let me know if you ready to go
I got that red alert, oh
Pulling up now, is you ready to go?




I got that red alert, oh
Baby let me know if you ready to go (skrrt, skrrt)

Overall Meaning

"Red Alert" by Jazz Cartier is a high-energy trap-infused hip-hop track that explores themes of excitement, adrenaline, and the artist's fast-paced lifestyle. The repeated phrase "red alert" serves as a metaphor for the intensity and urgency of the situations he finds himself in.


In the first verse, Jazz Cartier expresses his readiness to take off and urges the listener to join him. He boasts about his lavish spending habits, going to the mall and leaving with numerous shopping bags, popping price tags on expensive items. The mention of "the gas" refers to both his fast car and the illicit substance he's consuming, heightening the thrill of his experiences. He also acknowledges the presence of law enforcement, claiming they never see him as he skillfully evades them. The mention of "9/11" and "buck fifty on the freeway" adds a sense of danger and speed to his lifestyle.


The second verse continues the adrenaline-fueled narrative, with Jazz Cartier referencing his encounters with women who enjoy smoking cigars (Rolling Swishers) and getting high (hitting bowls). He describes a woman who may be a gold digger but still loves him, subverting stereotypes and emphasizing the unpredictable nature of his relationships. Again, he mentions his ability to elude the authorities, symbolized by the phrase "I hear the whoop whoop, then I go genie," suggesting he magically disappears when the police approach.


Overall, "Red Alert" captures the excitement and audacity of Jazz Cartier's fast-paced lifestyle, with lyrics filled with braggadocio, rebellion, and a sense of invincibility.


Line by Line Meaning

I got that red alert, oh
I am in a state of high alert or readiness.


Pulling up now, is you ready to go?
Are you prepared and willing to join me?


Feet on the gas
I am accelerating and moving forward quickly.


Fuck a cab (ah)
I don't need a taxi or anyone else's help.


Hit the mall, spend 100 bands (ah)
I go to the shopping center and splurge on expensive items.


Leave the mall with 100 bags (ah)
I exit the mall carrying numerous bags full of my purchases.


Go home pop a hunnid tags
I remove the price tags from my newly acquired items when I arrive home.


You know I'm speeding
You are aware that I am driving recklessly fast.


Baby, I'm speeding
Darling, I am moving at a dangerously high velocity.


I got the gas and I'm high as the ceiling
I possess the necessary fuel and I am extremely intoxicated.


I hear the feds is out, they never see me
I am aware that law enforcement is present, but I always manage to elude them.


I hear the whoop whoop, then I go genie
When I hear the sound of police sirens, I quickly disappear like a genie.


Middle finger out the window, any nigga trying to see me
I extend my middle finger out of the car window to anyone attempting to observe or confront me.


Shawty rolling Swishers, sour fisher (ah)
My companion is rolling cigarillos and enjoying a sour drink.


Hittin' bowls, so I had to pin her (ah)
We are smoking marijuana from a bowl, so I had to offer her a lighter.


Gold digger, had to dig her (ah)
She is attracted to wealth, so I had to pursue her.


White girl, but she love a nigga
She is Caucasian, but she is infatuated with a person of African descent.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Lantz, Jahmarie Wishart Adams

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Comments from YouTube:

Tristan Zammit

incredibly underappreciated music video

TonTon

This guy puts on an amazing live show. This song and Dead or Alive were lit af.

10K Mazi

this is so sick. song is 🔥 and the visuals are amazing

Ben Baldwin

a big part of music videos is the camera movements alone, this is so cool as such a visually stunning video that also gives the audience the ability to almost fill in the blanks with nearly infinite options for what they want to see. Super fuckin dope and absolutely fantastic in pushing the possibilites of music videos 10/10 would highly recommend.

Ivan Polyanskiy

Absolutely awesome ! Jazz, you're the best !!

ROBB SCHOLAR

How this isn't at a billion views just goes to show you, keep working keep making art people will find your work one day, this is the first time Ive seen this its 2020 smh

manuel C

We need more rappers like him , with new ideas and originlas.

Luke Fankhauser

This is insane. VOTY for sure! Big ups Jacuzzi

tsnell

this is sick as hell, great job on the visuals my god

J Glovz

Jazz has officially changed the game!🔥🔥

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