Joell will release his street album called "The Brick (Bodega Chronicles)" April 24 on Koch Records. The album was recorded while Joell was trying to get signed and going through some tough times personally. Even though he is signed to Aftermath Entertainment, Dr.Dre allowed him to release the street album on Koch Records. The Brick will feature productions from DJ Premier, Showbiz, The Alchemist, Domingo, Ho Chi from Killahertz Productions, Lil' Fame of M.O.P., Novel, and Moss, among others. Guest spots will include Big Daddy Kane, Styles P, Big Noyd, M.O.P, Akon, Immortal Technique, Grafh, Ras Kass, Stimuli, and Novel.
He is currently part of the hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse
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Joell Ortiz Lyrics
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Oh, the game
Oh, the game
Oh, the game
We all come from something, me, Joe, Royce and Crooked
I miss talking about what I come from, you know what I'm sayin'?
Like I'm a quarter of the best rap group, in my opinion, ever assembled
But I'm 100% of Joell, and I wanna tell that story some more
In the song "Human" by Joell Ortiz and !llmind, the opening lines "Oh, the game, Oh, the game" immediately set the tone for a reflection on the rap industry. The following lines, "We all come from something, me, Joe, Royce and Crooked" refer to the members of the rap group Slaughterhouse, of which Joell Ortiz was a part. He expresses a sense of longing to discuss his background and what shaped him as a musician.
Joell goes on to acknowledge that despite being a part of what he considers the "best rap group" ever, he is still an individual with a personal story to tell. This sentiment is echoed in the song's title "Human" which implies that despite their success, they are still vulnerable creatures with their own struggles and experiences.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the rap industry's pressure to conform to a certain image or sound, rather than allowing artists to express their authentic selves. Joell's desire to tell his personal story shows that even within the constraints of the industry, it's important for artists to remain true to themselves and their backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the game
The music industry is tough and challenging.
Oh, the game
The music industry is not always what it seems.
Oh, the game
The music industry can be full of deception and false promises.
Oh, the game
The music industry can be a cutthroat business.
We all come from something, me, Joe, Royce and Crooked
The four artists mentioned share a common background and heritage.
I miss talking about what I come from, you know what I'm sayin'?
I miss discussing my roots and background.
Like I'm a quarter of the best rap group, in my opinion, ever assembled
In my opinion, the group I am a part of is one of the greatest rap groups ever formed.
But I'm 100% of Joell, and I wanna tell that story some more
Although I am part of a group, I still have my unique story to tell and want to share it more.
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Written by: Joell Ortiz, Ramon Ibanga, Jr
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