Troy, son of a Haitian-American drill instructor turned pastor Alfred Troy, attended Creekside High School. Troy attended Paine College before he fully pursued his career in rap.
Pastor Troy released his first album, We Ready (I Declare War), in 1999. Subsequently, he was featured in several songs by other artists and helped get other up and coming artists get a name for themselves, i.e. Rasheeda/Que bo gold ("do it"), & underground hip-hop producer Joey Cutless, who now produces soundtracks for network television and composes film scores. Ludacris featured Troy on his album Back for the First Time in the song "Get Off Me." In addition, Pastor Troy is also the front man of the rap group D.S.G.B. (Down South Georgia Boys).DSGB originated in Augusta, Georgia. He was also featured on the collaborative album Kings of Crunk by Lil Jon in the song "Throw it Up".Troy and then friend Lil' Jon reached the top of the charts in the south with songs such as "Vice Versa" and "Throw it Up". Since being in the music industry, Pastor Troy has been in public beefs with Master P[1], Lil Scrappy and The BME Click, and Sno, with whom he has since come to terms. In 2002, Troy's album Universal Soldier became popular in the South, especially with the song "Are We Cuttin'" featuring Ms. Jade, which was also featured on the soundtrack for the action film xXx that year. The album debuted at #13 on the Billboard 200. In 2003, Troy appeared on Young Jeezy's 2003 album Come Shop wit' Me on the track titled "GA".
Troy later released one of his more commercial albums, By Any Means Necessary, in 2004. This album featured songs like the hit "Ridin' Big". Following this release, Pastor Troy was released from his Universal contract because of creativity disputes. He then released Face Off, Part II, which addressed some issues with Lil Scrappy and BME, adding new songs, and even remade some of his hits. In 2005, he appeared with Killer Mike on Chamillionaire's track "Southern Takeover" off of The Sound of Revenge.
Pastor Troy released three albums in 2006, starting with Stay Tru, then followed by By Choice Or By Force and Atlanta 2 Memphis, which is a collaboration album with Memphis rapper Criminal Manne. Stay Tru debuted at the Billboard 200 at #150, selling 6,000 copies its first week. Currently, Pastor Troy is signed with two record labels. SMC (Stay Tru, Tool Muziq) and Money and Power Records (Face Off Part 2, Atlanta 2 Memphis)
Pastor Troy owns a Customised Ford F-650 truck, which was highlight on The Raw Report DVD , Vol. 1. He has also been mentioned in two songs by Kanye West: "Get 'Em High" (featuring Talib Kweli and Common): "And I will cut your girl like Pastor Troy / And I don't usually smoke, but pass the 'dro", as well as "'03 Electric Relaxation" (featuring Consequence): "Original rude boy like Pastor Troy/The G-500 is my favorite toy/Cause it don't look like a thug or a hood/But he keep dem gorillas so we still be good." Pastor Troy also just did a deal with Atlanta Base Big Cat Records and is coming out with an album very soon.
Pastor Troy released his 16th solo album entitled Ready For War on June 9, 2009 on Real Talk Ent. Ready For War is Pastor Troy's 2nd album released on Real Talk Ent. The first album Pastor Troy released on Real Talk Ent. was entitled Attitude Adjuster on February 19, 2008.
Troy's song Crank Me Up was also used by the 2008 Notre Dame Football team as a pump up song at practice and before games.
Champion
Pastor Troy Lyrics
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D.S.G.B ya'll know what time it is
Ga ya'll know what time it is,
Pastor Troy for President for 2000,
I'm ready
I'm ready
I made up my mind to hit the grind and get paid
My faith is now greater because I know that I'm the man
My package not shaper Qua said they say they didn't understand
Together we planned to lock GA on the map
And only I can because them other busters sap
They claimin' they rap but they lame to me
You want to come strapped it ain't no thang to me
Probably gone be laid up in a ditch
I'm a kill you, slay your main bitch
And oh how quick the game done switched up
I'm screaming G-A the crowd screaming what
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
I ain't playing with these busters I,m rolling village deep.I got Haiti I got
Cuba we will shoot you till you flee
I'm the leader of the army and Atlanta is the base
Let me catch you in my city I'm a shoot you in the face
Better tape clothes to your nose cause I know I'm the shit
Pastor Troy, DSGB I represent for my click
Red mouth nobody mouth as red as mine
Down south a fifth of Remy and a Georgia Pine
Ain't nothing kind when I enter, Doberman pincher I'm pit
While you doberman pinching I done locked on ya bitch
And just that quick the so called game done switched up
I'm screaming G-A the crowd's screaming what
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
(I am DSGB!)
In the song "Champion," Pastor Troy talks about his determination to succeed in the rap game and become a champion. He mentions that he is ready to hit the grind and make money, and he's not afraid to go to war with his haters. He also talks about his faith, stating that it has grown stronger as he has become more successful.
Pastor Troy also mentions his collaborations with other rappers in Georgia, like Qua, and how they plan to put the state on the map. He claims that he is the only one who can do it, as other rappers are "busters" and "lame" to him. He warns any enemies not to mess with him or his crew, as they will shoot until they flee.
Throughout the song, Pastor Troy addresses himself as DSGB, which stands for "Down South Georgia Boys." He takes pride in being a champion, and the chorus repeats his name as a form of validation: "Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! (I am DSGB!)"
Overall, the song "Champion" is a boastful anthem about Pastor Troy's success and determination to be the best in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Let's go
D.S.G.B ya'll know what time it is
It's time for D.S.G.B to shine
Ga ya'll know what time it is,
Georgia knows what time it is
Pastor Troy for President for 2000,
Pastor Troy should be the President in the year 2000
I'm ready
I am prepared
I made up my mind to hit the grind and get paid
I decided to work hard and make money
That glock 45 I go to war with all these haters
I carry a gun to defend against haters
My faith is now greater because I know that I'm the man
I have more confidence in myself
My package not shaper Qua said they say they didn't understand
My style is unique and some people don't appreciate it
Together we planned to lock GA on the map
We planned to make Georgia more prominent
And only I can because them other busters sap
Only I am capable of doing this because others are worthless
They claimin' they rap but they lame to me
They say they're good at rapping but I don't think so
You want to come strapped it ain't no thang to me
If you want to bring a gun, I'm not afraid
Probably gone be laid up in a ditch
You'll probably end up dead
I'm a kill you, slay your main bitch
I will kill you and your partner
And oh how quick the game done switched up
The situation has changed quickly
I'm screaming G-A the crowd screaming what
I'm shouting Georgia and the crowd is responding
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
The crowd is chanting my name
(I am DSGB!)
I represent D.S.G.B.
I ain't playing with these busters I,m rolling village deep.
I'm not messing around and I have a lot of backup
I got Haiti I got Cuba we will shoot you till you flee
I have people from other places on my side and we won't stop until you run away
I'm the leader of the army and Atlanta is the base
I lead the group and Atlanta is our headquarters
Let me catch you in my city I'm a shoot you in the face
If I find you in my city, I will kill you
Better tape clothes to your nose cause I know I'm the shit
You should cover your nose because I'm so good
Pastor Troy, DSGB I represent for my click
I represent D.S.G.B.
Red mouth nobody mouth as red as mine
My mouth stands out from everyone else's
Down south a fifth of Remy and a Georgia Pine
In the South, we drink Remy and Georgia Pine
Ain't nothing kind when I enter, Doberman pincher I'm pit
I am aggressive when I arrive like a Doberman Pincher or Pit Bull
While you doberman pinching I done locked on ya bitch
While you're being aggressive, I've taken control of your partner
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
The crowd is chanting my name
(I am DSGB!)
I represent D.S.G.B.
And just that quick the so called game done switched up
The situation has changed quickly
I'm screaming G-A the crowd's screaming what
I'm shouting Georgia and the crowd is responding
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
The crowd is chanting my name
(I am DSGB!)
I represent D.S.G.B.
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
The crowd is chanting my name
(I am DSGB!)
I represent D.S.G.B.
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
The crowd is chanting my name
(I am DSGB!)
I represent D.S.G.B.
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
The crowd is chanting my name
(I am DSGB!)
I represent D.S.G.B.
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
The crowd is chanting my name
(I am DSGB!)
I represent D.S.G.B.
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
The crowd is chanting my name
(I am DSGB!)
I represent D.S.G.B.
Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor! Pa-stor!
The crowd is chanting my name
(I am DSGB!)
I represent D.S.G.B.
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Written by: MIA FIELDES, JONATHAN LINDLEY SMITH
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