Micah Levar "Pastor" Troy (born November 18, 1977) is an American rapper an… Read Full Bio ↴Micah Levar "Pastor" Troy (born November 18, 1977) is an American rapper and record producer and a member of the hardcore rap group D.S.G.B. (Down South Georgia Boys). After being featured on recordings by such artists as Lil Jon and Ludacris, as well as being featured on the soundtrack to the movie xXx, Troy's 2002 album Universal Soldier became popular throughout the United States.

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.

It's On
Pastor Troy Lyrics

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[Timbaland]
There's a lot of people out there
This the fricky, fricky under the track
There's a lot of people out there
Fricky, fricky, fricky, fricky, fricky, under they track, ow, tell 'em

[Chorus: Timbaland]
Tell 'em it's on, I bet you didn't see it coming, oh

Tell 'em it's on, so what you gotta say now, oh
Tell 'em it's on, I bet you didn't see it coming, oh
Tell 'em it's on, so what you gotta say now, oh
Tell 'em it's on, V-A, G-A
Tell 'em it's on, so what you gotta say now, yo
Tell 'em it's on, yo, say what, say what
Tell 'em it's on

[Pastor Troy]
I'm the ?, the A-T-L with the flow
Keep it coming, got the A-K under the doe
Why you runnin' talkin' mad but you ain't mad
Cause I'm bad, the P-T billy, the bad ass
I heard you clappin' your jaw, talkin' bout the A-T-L
How you got it on lock, boy stop
Cause I'm reppin' the city, East Point to ?
I come from the city that don't play that
I done came back with a song of my own
Timbaland on the matter feel, tell 'em it's on
P-T I'm a cruise, I'm a cruise, I'm a cruise control
I'm nothin' till the motherfuckin' music slows
I got some killers in Carolinas, some killers in Virginia
Some millers off in 'bama and I'm not to mention Atlanta
Just remember that you ain't got nothing on lock
So make a nigga set your clock, it's P-T

[Chorus]

[Pastor Troy]
? I'm a tell 'em it's on
Talkin' shit like them gangsta, sweet-as cologne
I roll on in the ? with the quickness
So southern Pastor, can I get a witness
It's fitness the way that I work out on a track
Got the gat, I'm a leave them niggaz right where they at
Matter fact, anybody want to get some, then fuck they
Tell them others where I come from, the letter A
When I came through already knew that it was on
The misrepresentation of my home
We're never Zone 3, we're never Zone 4
And if it's in the hood you better not go
Cause niggaz in the hood you better not see
The D, the S and then the G-be
It's my hometown, I am crowned as the boss
Don't make a nigga break ya off, tell 'em it's on

[Chorus]

[Pastor Troy]
No apologies, I don't need it
Written lyrics, homeboy, and read it, read it
I got the big, buggle up and down
This for all why yall monkey ass niggas in Atlanta
Talkin' bout Collipark and New Georgia
Give a little money and hang with new folks
And here come back to the hood open arms
This is not a kidnap-a-thon
But where I'm from the real stay down
Live and die and took up the A town
If you think long at me you think wrong
Nothin' else to say homeboy but it's on

[Chorus: x2]

[Timbaland]
You didn't see this coming, did you
You didn't see this coming, did you

Timbo, P-T, I bet yo didn't see it coming
Did you homeboy, ow

Overall Meaning

The song "It" by Pastor Troy featuring Timbaland is a boastful track that highlights the artists' confidence and pride in their hometowns of Atlanta (A-T-L) and Virginia (V-A, G-A). The lyrics are filled with braggadocio and challenges to anyone who doubts their abilities or their cities. Pastor Troy delivers a flow that exudes aggression and grit, while Timbaland provides an infectious and catchy chorus.

The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song with Timbaland proclaiming, "Tell 'em it's on, I bet you didn't see it coming, oh". The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, adding to its catchy and memorable nature.

Pastor Troy's verses contain numerous references to his hometown, from Zone 3 and Zone 4, to the street names in East Point and the abundance of "killers" in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Alabama. He also takes shots at other artists, claiming that they only pretend to represent Atlanta ("misrepresentation of my home"), while he truly embodies the city's spirit.

Overall, "It" is a hard-hitting track that showcases the skills and confidence of two talented artists from the South.

Line by Line Meaning

[Timbaland] There's a lot of people out there
There are many people in the world

This the fricky, fricky under the track There's a lot of people out there Fricky, fricky, fricky, fricky, fricky, under they track, ow, tell 'em
There are many people working behind the scenes

[Chorus: Timbaland] Tell 'em it's on, I bet you didn't see it coming, oh Tell 'em it's on, so what you gotta say now, oh Tell 'em it's on, I bet you didn't see it coming, oh Tell 'em it's on, so what you gotta say now, oh Tell 'em it's on, V-A, G-A Tell 'em it's on, so what you gotta say now, yo Tell 'em it's on, yo, say what, say what Tell 'em it's on
The time has come for action, and some people may not have anticipated it

[Pastor Troy] I'm the ?, the A-T-L with the flow Keep it coming, got the A-K under the doe Why you runnin' talkin' mad but you ain't mad Cause I'm bad, the P-T billy, the bad ass
I am a skilled rapper from Atlanta who keeps the music going and has a gun under my seat. Don't talk tough if you're not really angry, because I am the baddest.

I heard you clappin' your jaw, talkin' bout the A-T-L How you got it on lock, boy stop Cause I'm reppin' the city, East Point to ? I come from the city that don't play that I done came back with a song of my own Timbaland on the matter feel, tell 'em it's on P-T I'm a cruise, I'm a cruise, I'm a cruise control I'm nothin' till the motherfuckin' music slows I got some killers in Carolinas, some killers in Virginia Some millers off in 'bama and I'm not to mention Atlanta Just remember that you ain't got nothing on lock So make a nigga set your clock, it's P-T
You were bragging that you have control over Atlanta, but that's not true because I represent the whole city. I made my own song with Timbaland and we're telling you that it's on. I have many fans and supporters throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Alabama, and Atlanta. Don't think you have control just because you talk tough. You're not in charge, I am.

? I'm a tell 'em it's on Talkin' shit like them gangsta, sweet-as cologne I roll on in the ? with the quickness So southern Pastor, can I get a witness It's fitness the way that I work out on a track Got the gat, I'm a leave them niggaz right where they at Matter fact, anybody want to get some, then fuck they Tell them others where I come from, the letter A When I came through already knew that it was on The misrepresentation of my home We're never Zone 3, we're never Zone 4 And if it's in the hood you better not go Cause niggaz in the hood you better not see The D, the S and then the G-be It's my hometown, I am crowned as the boss Don't make a nigga break ya off, tell 'em it's on
I will tell them that the time has come to fight, because they're talking like tough guys who wear sweet fragrances. I move quickly and I'm a southern pastor who can attest to how hard I work on my music. I have a gun and I will leave anyone who challenges me where they stand. Everyone should know that I come from the letter A, and that it's time to take action. Some people have been misrepresenting where I come from, we don't belong to any specific Zone 3 or Zone 4, and it's not safe in the hood. You will run into dangerous people. This is my hometown and I am the boss, so don't make me hurt you.

No apologies, I don't need it Written lyrics, homeboy, and read it, read it I got the big, buggle up and down This for all why yall monkey ass niggas in Atlanta Talkin' bout Collipark and New Georgia Give a little money and hang with new folks And here come back to the hood open arms This is not a kidnap-a-thon But where I'm from the real stay down Live and die and took up the A town If you think long at me you think wrong Nothin' else to say homeboy but it's on
I don't apologize for my lyrics, they speak for themselves. They're big and powerful. This is for all those idiots in Atlanta who are hanging out with new people after getting a little bit of money. When they come back to their hood acting like nothing happened, they're welcome with open arms. But where I'm from, the real people stay true to their roots and live and die in our town. If you underestimate me, you're wrong. I don't have anything more to say, other than that the time has come to act.

[Chorus: x2] [Timbaland] You didn't see this coming, did you You didn't see this coming, did you Timbo, P-T, I bet yo didn't see it coming Did you homeboy, ow
The chorus repeats that this is a surprise to some people. Timbaland and Pastor Troy remind listeners that no one could have anticipated where this is going.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICAH TROY, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY

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