P-Money earnt his stripes via the DJ Battle/ Turntablist scene in the early 2000′s (3rd place at the Technics DMC World Championships in 2001) then moved on to producing mega-hits for New Zealand rap stars (Scribe “Not Many”, “Stand Up”, “Stop The Music” & Deceptikonz “Stop, Drop n Roll”), collaborating with international heavyweights (Akon “Keep On Calling”, Skillz, Sauce Money, Roc Raida, Bobby Creek and Joell Ortiz) and releasing his own platinum and double platinum albums (‘Big Things’ and ‘Magic City’).
With a solid track record behind him P-Money still never fails to surprise and surpass expectations as evidenced by the recent release of his runaway NZ #1 hit single “Everything” (ft. Vince Harder). Which scored heavy rotation on UK radio waves and underground club play around the world. It’s an instant dancefloor classic with a heavy 90′s House influence and a killer hook.
P-Money’s DJ sets are known to include a good serving of Hip-Hop and Dance music and its the combination of these influences that shape his latest productions.
P-Money released his third and most recent album entitled “Everything” on May 3rd 2010.
2) P Money is a highly favoured MC from Lewisham, London within the Grime scene. He began his career within the crew Fatal Assassins along with MC’s such as Little Dee, Blacks and others from the Blue Borough area of South London. During these times P Money was known for his fast, skippy flow which created plenty of hype when attending pirate radio shows. He attended many classic studio sets such as those from the Hazzardous Sessions series and also Fuck Radio volume 5. He gained a lot of positive attention with the massive single “What Did He Say”, which has since been released on Vinyl and digital download, as well as the title being used as a slogan for a line of T shirts. He is currently a member of the crew OGs and was involved with the collective’s first release, OG Season.
Welcome To America
P-Money Lyrics
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Welcome to America,
Welcome to America
Welcome to America,
Welcome to, welcome to.
Okay, okay,
Welcome here, welcome here,
We all know the leaners, how they lean, but never fell from here
We know how they not and how they arms is start to swellin here
Pain don't never mind is just a sign to what they sellin here,
Never fear, never scared, my city is one alone,
Couple clowns jumping on, fuck them heavy undertones
Never float like I was from nowhere else than I'll be from
Living proof of winning courtesy, or what my life be done
Bucket load, navy blue, bottom great, daily hue
Horses on my hoodies, know my walking where it put me,
Swear to God I know this city like the pockets and the breathe
And I know the clock ain’t in my reach
But I'm gonna get mine by any means,
I've been the poster for the city, since I intervened on Christmas Eve
Born to be the logo for so they born enemy
Showed yall what the hype about, believe it like religion
Pray to God you play the odd even though the evens in your visit,
[Chorus: x2]
You're looking from the other side, you think your grass is greener,
My city on fire, don't need matches to start it neither
I mean sometimes it’s cool but most of time this shit is hectic
So hectic I can't even think that shit won’t blow a record
Police harassing us, the color of my skin offend em
Not every black hit on that corner, out here drug selling,
Yeah I'll be drug selling, I'm just one more felon
Doing me to survive, it’s hell into a better heaven
Everybody aiming for your melon,
Bedrooms turn in more bedrooms,
We facing voodoo headwinds, quitting I did not blood through,
Blotch out here, drown and hit me
Winslow when I heard the gun blow
Welcome to America, you see the bright lights gleaming
Hustlers hustling into fiends, fiending
The subway beat you there, just make sure that you know where you're going
Get caught up in the drama, 'cause this forever flowing.
[Chorus]
In P-Money's song "Welcome to America," the chorus sets the tone for the song as a whole. It is a welcoming statement to the listener, but at the same time, it is ambiguous whether or not the welcome is genuine. The lyrics of the song present a sense of pride for the city that the artist calls home, but also showcase the struggles that come with living in America.
The first verse of the song highlights the reality of living in a place where fear and pain are constantly being sold to its inhabitants. The second verse reveals the hardships of being black in America, where police harassment and racial profiling are commonplace. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of the city with lines like "My city on fire, don't need matches to start it neither" and "Bedrooms turn in more bedrooms."
Overall, the song is a commentary on the state of America and the challenges that come with living there. It is a cry for the struggles to be recognized and a call to action to make the city a better place for all.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to America,
Greetings to America
Welcome to America
Welcome again to America
Welcome to America,
Another welcome to America
Welcome to, welcome to.
Yet another welcome to America
Okay, okay,
Alright, alright
Welcome here, welcome here,
We are delighted you are here
We all go for delphin here
We all strive for success here
We all know the leaners, how they lean, but never fell from here
We all know the people who have struggles but don't give up
We know how they not and how they arms is start to swellin here
We recognize the challenges they face and how it affects their body
Pain don't never mind is just a sign to what they sellin here,
The pain they endure is an indication of what they have to do to succeed
Never fear, never scared, my city is one alone,
We are fearless, our city stands united
Couple clowns jumping on, fuck them heavy undertones
We don't tolerate negativity from outsiders
Never float like I was from nowhere else than I'll be from
We remain grounded and true to our roots
Living proof of winning courtesy, or what my life be done
I am proof that hard work pays off and earns success
Bucket load, navy blue, bottom great, daily hue
My outfit is navy blue with great shoes, which I wear every day
Horses on my hoodies, know my walking where it put me,
My hoodie has horses on it, signifying my journey and where it has brought me
Swear to God I know this city like the pockets and the breathe
I know this city like the back of my hand, every detail ingrained in me
And I know the clock ain’t in my reach
I am aware that time is not on my side
But I'm gonna get mine by any means,
However, I will work hard and succeed by any means necessary
I've been the poster for the city, since I intervened on Christmas Eve
I have been a representation of the city ever since I stepped in on Christmas Eve
Born to be the logo for so they born enemy
I was born to represent my city and stand against its enemies
Showed yall what the hype about, believe it like religion
I have shown you what the buzz is all about, have faith in it like a religion
Pray to God you play the odd even though the evens in your visit,
Hope you are lucky and succeed despite the odds stacked against you
You're looking from the other side, you think your grass is greener,
From the outside, you may think you have it better
My city on fire, don't need matches to start it neither
My city is very active and doesn't need any extra stimulation
I mean sometimes it’s cool but most of time this shit is hectic
It is exciting at times, but most of the time it's chaotic
So hectic I can't even think that shit won’t blow a record
It's so chaotic that I can't even think straight, causing a lot of confusion
Police harassing us, the color of my skin offend em
The authorities unfairly bother us, judging us based on our race
Not every black hit on that corner, out here drug selling,
Not every black person on that corner is selling drugs
Yeah I'll be drug selling, I'm just one more felon
Even though I'm one more criminal, selling drugs is just survival
Doing me to survive, it’s hell into a better heaven
I am doing what I have to do to survive, hoping it will lead to a better life
Everybody aiming for your melon,
Everyone is out to get you, aiming for your head
Bedrooms turn in more bedrooms,
The bad situation keeps getting worse
We facing voodoo headwinds, quitting I did not blood through,
We are facing some overwhelming situations, but I won't give up on this struggle
Blotch out here, drown and hit me
I am surrounded by my issues, which feel like they are drowning and hurting me
Winslow when I heard the gun blow
I heard gunshots, and it reminded me of a similar incident in Winslow
Welcome to America, you see the bright lights gleaming
Welcome to America, where the lights are bright and shiny
Hustlers hustling into fiends, fiending
People are struggling to make ends meet, turning to some bad habits out of desperation
The subway beat you there, just make sure that you know where you're going
The subway train moves fast, so make sure you know your destination
Get caught up in the drama, 'cause this forever flowing.
It's easy to get caught up in the drama, and it's an ongoing situation
[Chorus: x2]
Repetition of the chorus
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gregory Taylor, Kejuan Waliek Muchita, Peter James Wadams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lordsoulrunner
I can't believe iv just heard this now bruh this is flame right here
@PNHATER
NZ Represent!! p money been holding it down for years!! bout time someone in the U.S took this guy under there wing!! keep going hard P
@Esotericreation1618
That beat thou dammmm P fucking crispy!
@MrWezzard13
real shit, good to see the bro has come back to hip hop
@klaim1productions
.Dis is Dope bro!!..
@kirsteenmackenzie2595
hi from 2020, still fire
@freakt3
P-Money for Prime Minister
@mella621
W.O.W. !
@dopefiendism
30 Seconds in, im thinking this beat is sick!!
@luchiboy
Total meanage bro.