"I dropped out of high school due to family issues," he says. "I had to grow up real fast and do the man thing, but I started doin' the street thing."
Nonetheless, Mess's rap reputation grew, and in 1997 he hooked up with San Quinn to record Explosive Mode (Presidential, 1998), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. "There was a lot of hype around the hood about how he was better than me or I was better than him," Mess says. "We decided to come together, and we made a classic."
"At that time, I was really on the street, living outta cars, doing real bad things," he recalls. "So Quinn and his mom took me in."
Despite his success when few in the Bay were moving many units, Mess was unable to leave the dope game, partly due to his own addiction.
"I inherited a cocaine habit," the rapper says. "I been clean for a while, but I had a really bad habit. All I can say is 'Say no to drugs.’” Though he won't go into details, Mess confirms his triple life as rapper, dealer, and user came to a head one night at an out-of-state show in 2001, when he was forced to jump out a fourth-floor window. "I broke both of my legs, crushed my left foot, lost a lot of blood," Mess says. "I was in a wheelchair for six months. The doctors said I'd never walk again."
"It gave me a whole new respect for handicapped people. I was doing shows in my wheelchair, and I rocked the whole crowd. It was a hell of a feeling that they still accepted me," he says. "That gave me the strength to get up and walk. I learned how to walk all over again, by myself, in four months. After that I decided it was time to go somewhere else with my life."
As if to atone for time lost, Messy Marv has since pursued his talent with a vengeance, recording a slew of projects for his own label, Scalen LLC, and labels such as Frisco Street Show, which released a reunion with Quinn, Explosive Mode 2: "Back in Business" (2006), and just dropped Explosive Mode 3 with Husalah and Jacka. In 2004, Mess inked a distribution deal for Scalen through Universal/Fontana, helping him move more than 20,000 copies each of Disobayish (2004) and Bandannas, Tattoos and Tongue Rings (2005). While he spent much of 2005 in county jail on a weapons violation, he still managed to score one of the big radio hits of the hyphy movement, "Get on My Hype," produced by Droop-E. Most recently, he's been on MTV and other airwaves with the E-A-Ski- and CMT-produced "So Hood," from The Infrastructure (SMC), his album with Hunters Point rapper Guce, released under the name Bullys Wit Fullys. A self-conscious bid to end hood rivalry between the ’Moe and HP, the Infrastructure project shows Mess's awareness of the power of his position as a role model even as he continues to spit with the most defiant swagger of any rapper in the Bay.
While Mess admits he has major deals on the table and plans to release the first of a two-volume opus titled What You Know about Me? in December, he also intends to retire thereafter in a nonbinding Jay-Z sort of way in order to concentrate on the younger acts on his label. This intention seems characteristic of the true spirit of the Fillmore as well as an acknowledgment that despite his youth, Messy Marv has already written a chapter in the district's history. (Garrett Caples)
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I'm From The Bay feat Jessica Rabbit & Matt Blaque
Messy Marv Lyrics
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I'm from the bay
I'm I'm from the bay
I'm from the bay
I'm I'm from the bay that's how we speak
Fresh is where we got em this is how the bay say
You know what I mean reppin for them thangs spray
I don't know how ya'll say it but we gon say it sicker
Fresh is where we got em this is how the bay say
You know what I mean before we pop a pill mane
Purple purple and we roll it up in swishas
I don't know how ya'll say it but we gon say it sicker
I'm from the bay
I'm I'm from the bay
I'm from the bay
I'm I'm from the bay that's how we speak
Scrappas stunnas drippaz runnaz
Thizzin, urp, grapes, purp
Hypy, yee, I'm from the bay this is how we speak
Yadddddaaa, stuey
Bitch don't act bran nuey
18, dummy I tape yo ass up like a mummy
Dippin, yokin, nigga it's frisco
Nigga it's oakland
Fresh is where we got em this is how the bay say
You know what I mean reppin for them thangs spray
Scrappa scrappa and we fill it up with rippaz
I don't know how ya'll say it but we gon say it sicker
Fresh is where we got em this is how the bay say
You know what I mean before we pop a pill mane
Purple purple and we roll it up in swishas
I don't know how ya'll say it but we gon say it sicker
I'm from the bay
I'm I'm from the bay
I'm from the bay
I'm I'm from the bay that's how we speak
Grinin, grittin
Thumpaz, the buisness
The cream, yaaadiidaa
Girl, powder
50's rollaz, in the bay we ride around with them toatsaz
Jewlez, wheenies
Pete coats, beenies
Cutty, fa sheezy
Hoe you a punk rock beezy
What it do, it's pimpin
Nigga dis vallejo, nigga dis richmond
Fresh is where we got em this is how the bay say
You know what I mean reppin for them thangs spray
Scrappa scrappa and we fill it up with rippaz
I don't know how ya'll say it but we gon say it sicker
Fresh is where we got em this is how the bay say
You know what I mean before we pop a pill mane
Purple purple and we roll it up in swishas
I don't know how ya'll say it but we gon say it sicker
I'm from the bay
I'm I'm from the bay
I'm from the bay
I'm I'm from the bay that's how we speak
The song "I'm From The Bay" is an ode to the unique culture and dialect of the San Francisco Bay Area. The song features rappers Messy Marv and Matt Blaque, as well as singer Jessica Rabbit, who sings the hook "I'm from the Bay, that's how we speak." The song celebrates the distinct slang, fashion, and lifestyle of the Bay Area, and serves as a declaration of pride for those who are from the region.
The lyrics mention several Bay Area slang words and phrases, including "scrappa," "drippaz," "thizzin'," "urp," "grapes," "purp," and "yadddddaaa." These terms are typical of the Bay Area's unique slang, which is heavily influenced by hip-hop culture. The song also mentions various cities in the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, Vallejo, and Richmond.
In addition to celebrating the Bay Area's culture, the song also references drug use, including the use of pills and the smoking of "purple" (marijuana). The lyrics "before we pop a pill mane" suggest a casual attitude toward drug use that is common in the Bay Area hip-hop scene.
Overall, "I'm From The Bay" is a celebration of Bay Area culture and pride, and serves as a declaration of identity for those who identify as being from this unique region.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm from the bay that's how we speak
Being from the Bay Area, we have a certain way of speaking.
I'm from the bay
I am a native of the Bay Area.
I'm I'm from the bay
I proudly represent my Bay Area roots.
Fresh is where we got em this is how the bay say
When we have new things or experiences, we express it as fresh, in our unique Bay Area language.
You know what I mean reppin for them thangs spray
We speak in a way that represents and supports the things we believe in, putting forth our best effort to accomplish them.
Scrappa scrappa and we fill it up with rippaz
We love our cars and make sure that they are in tip-top shape, with top-of-the-line tires and rims.
I don't know how ya'll say it but we gon say it sicker
We have our own unique way of expressing things, and we do it with extra flair and style.
before we pop a pill mane
Before we indulge in recreational drugs, we acknowledge that it is a decision that we alone are accountable for.
Purple purple and we roll it up in swishas
We prefer to use a particular strain of marijuana that has a purple hue, and we roll it up in flavored cigarillos.
Scrappas stunnas drippaz runnaz
Our passion for cars is reflected in the expensive and stylish vehicles we drive.
Thizzin, urp, grapes, purp
We use various drugs, including ecstasy, codeine, and marijuana.
Yadddddaaa, stuey
We use exclamations like 'yadddaadaa' and 'stuey' to show our enthusiasm and excitement.
Bitch don't act bran nuey
We don't tolerate disrespectful behavior and will call it out if necessary.
18, dummy I tape yo ass up like a mummy
We are not to be messed with, and violence is not off the table when provoked.
Dippin, yokin, nigga it's frisco
We enjoy driving and showing off our cars, especially in San Francisco.
Nigga it's oakland
We are proud to represent Oakland and all that it stands for.
Grinin, grittin
We show off our grills and bling, and take pride in our jewelry.
Thumpaz, the buisness
We enjoy listening to loud, bass-heavy music and know how to have a good time.
The cream, yaaadiidaa
We take pride in our wealth and success, and express it in our language.
Girl, powder
Some women in the Bay Area use cocaine and other drugs.
50's rollaz, in the bay we ride around with them toatsaz
We love our expensive cars and will drive them around the Bay Area with confidence and style.
Jewlez, wheenies
We love our flashy jewelry and take pride in accessorizing.
Pete coats, beenies
We take pride in our fashion, whether it's pea coats in the winter or beanies in the summer.
Cutty, fa sheezy
We are always down to have a good time and take on new experiences.
Hoe you a punk rock beezy
We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or those who do not represent the Bay Area well.
What it do, it's pimpin
We greet each other in a friendly way, representing our pimpin' Bay Area roots.
Nigga dis vallejo, nigga dis richmond
We take pride in representing our hometowns, whether it's Vallejo or Richmond.
Contributed by Jonathan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FRANKT510
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I shall add lyrics
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