The Interview Skit
N.O.R.E. Lyrics
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Frozen Image had connections with a group from our city called uh, Lo-Key
Who were signed to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
And that's how I got my deal with Jimmy Jam and Terry in 1993
Got released from that in '95, started working with Midwestside Records in '96
That got me a deal with Quincy Jones in '97, Moved to LA that summer
Came back to KC in '98, started doing music with my childhood homies 57 RDV's
Started doing shows with them in our area like LU Homecoming and venturing out to Top City
Released Anghellic that year, and it spread like crazy
And we started doing hella shows in our city, and surrounding cities
These lyrics from N.O.R.E.'s The Interview Skit provide a brief overview of the rapper's career trajectory and the various connections and collaborations he made throughout the years. The opening line mentions Dominion, which refers to a group known as Frozen Image that had connections with Lo-Key, a group from their city. Lo-Key was signed to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, a prominent production duo. This connection led to N.O.R.E. getting his deal with Jimmy Jam and Terry in 1993, but he was released from that deal in 1995.
After parting ways with Jimmy Jam and Terry, N.O.R.E. started working with Midwestside Records in 1996. This collaboration eventually led to a deal with Quincy Jones in 1997, prompting N.O.R.E. to move to LA that summer. However, by 1998, he had returned to Kansas City and began making music with his childhood friends from 57 RDV's. They started doing shows together in their area, such as LU Homecoming, and began venturing out to other cities like Top City (possibly referring to Topeka, Kansas), Denver, and Dallas.
It was in 1999 that N.O.R.E. met Trav, and they started doing music together under the name Strange Music in 2000. That same year, they released Anghellic, an album that gained significant popularity. As a result, they began doing numerous shows not only in their own city but also in surrounding cities.
Line by Line Meaning
Dominion
My journey begins with Dominion.
Frozen Image had connections with a group from our city called uh, Lo-Key
Frozen Image, a local group, had connections with Lo-Key, another group from our city.
Who were signed to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Lo-Key had signed a deal with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, renowned music producers.
And that's how I got my deal with Jimmy Jam and Terry in 1993
Through the connections, I also managed to secure a record deal with Jimmy Jam and Terry in 1993.
Got released from that in '95, started working with Midwestside Records in '96
My deal with Jimmy Jam and Terry ended in 1995, and I began collaborating with Midwestside Records in 1996.
That got me a deal with Quincy Jones in '97, Moved to LA that summer
My work with Midwestside Records led to a deal with Quincy Jones in 1997, which prompted me to move to Los Angeles.
Came back to KC in '98, started doing music with my childhood homies 57 RDV's
I returned to Kansas City in 1998 and started making music with my childhood friends, the 57 RDV's.
Started doing shows with them in our area like LU Homecoming and venturing out to Top City
We began performing shows together in our local area, such as LU Homecoming, and also started venturing out to Top City.
Then Denver and Dallas, met Trav in '99, started doing Strange Music in 2000
We expanded our performances to Denver and Dallas. In 1999, I met Trav, and together we established Strange Music in 2000.
Released Anghellic that year, and it spread like crazy
In the same year, 2000, we released the album Anghellic, which gained immense popularity and recognition.
And we started doing hella shows in our city, and surrounding cities
Due to our growing success, we began performing numerous shows not only in our own city but also in nearby cities.
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