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.
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Pastor Troy Lyrics
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Crank me up
PT Baby it's bout to get buck
I don't know maybe you never heard of
Caught 'em in the back of the club with black
Hard as a hammer I am Atlanta
As soon as I step on the scene it's lights, camera,
Action, cashin fat ass checks my rolex
You think I ain't
I hit the bank with 50 grand
Just to spend the night
Na-uh pass me them bills mama I got a flight
? Listen here
Private jet at the do'
A bad ass ho
into the clouds I go
[Pastor Troy]
The underground puttin it down fo 5 years
the blood, the sweat, the motherfuckin tears
I'm livin the life of a young drug lord
I'll blow this heffa up if i get bord
Now ease up shawty
Let the G slide through
And I don't leave without my 32
Tucked in the boots
Tucked in the coat
And when I see chuck
It's gone get tucked in his throat
And Murder She Wrote
But hell I can't read
Stab the ho
Kidnap the bitch seed
Now I'm on the loose
Now I'm on the run
FUCK THAT SHIT
I go and get a bigger gun
So crank me up
If you don't give a damn nigga we don't give a fuck
I bought ya CD
My man y'all suck
Done sucked a cracker dick in the office and came up
Get it
Never wore a vest
Yeah nigga yes
DSGB across my motherfuckin chest nigga
Yes nigga
Picture me bout to bleed
When I done been raised by all the G's
The crooks and killas
Is my motherfuckin niggaz
Jab a pussy
With some motherfuckin scissors
This a motherfuckin crime scene
I'm bussin on the law my nigga by any means
So crank me up
If you a gangsta you need to crank this up
If you don't give a damn nigga we don't give a fuck
Pastor baby bout to crank this up
Crank me up
If you a gangsta you need to crank this up
If you don't give a damn nigga we don't give a fuck
Pastor baby bout to crank this up
The song "Crank Up" by Pastor Troy featuring MJG is a hip hop track that is all about the wild and unpredictable lifestyle of a successful rapper. It starts with the chorus which encourages listeners to turn up the volume and get ready for some action. The first verse by Pastor Troy himself shows the extent to which he is willing to go to live the glamorous life he has always dreamed of. From spending huge amounts of cash on just one night out to owning a private jet and a rolex; Pastor Troy is unapologetic about the pursuit of the high life.
The second verse by MJG also depicts the life of a ruthless gangster who is always ready for action. He brings to light the tough side of life that he has endured for five long years in the rap industry. He shows his level of preparedness by always carrying a 32 gun tucked in his boots and coat. MJG expresses his disregard for anyone who disrespects him or poses a threat to his success. He also reveals some of the criminal activities that he has been involved in, including stabbing and kidnapping.
The lyrics of "Crank Up" can be interpreted as a warning to anyone who tries to threaten or cross the path of Pastor Troy or MJG. It also highlights the dangers and risks of living the wild and unpredictable life of a successful rapper. However, the overall message seems to be that they are unapologetically living life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Crank me up
Get me excited and ready to party
PT Baby it's bout to get buck
Pastor Troy is about to get wild and crazy
I don't know maybe you never heard of
Pastor Troy is asking if the listener is aware of his fame and reputation
Caught 'em in the back of the club with black
The artist saw someone in the back of the club dressed in black
Hard as a hammer I am Atlanta
The artist is tough as nails and represents the city of Atlanta
As soon as I step on the scene it's lights, camera,
The singer draws attention as soon as he arrives
Action, cashin fat ass checks my rolex
The singer is making money and enjoying his success
Will make you faint
The artist's wealth and power is impressive
You think I ain't
The artist is asking if the listener doubts his success
I hit the bank with 50 grand
The artist withdraws $50,000 from the bank
Just to spend the night
The singer is spending a large sum of money for a night of fun
Na-uh pass me them bills mama I got a flight
The artist is asking for more money to pay for a flight
? Listen here
The singer is getting the listener's attention
Private jet at the do'
The singer has a private jet waiting for him
A bad ass ho
The singer has a beautiful and promiscuous partner
into the clouds I go
The artist is flying high in his private jet
The underground puttin it down fo 5 years
Pastor Troy has been making music underground for five years
the blood, the sweat, the motherfuckin tears
Pastor Troy has put in a lot of effort and pain to succeed in the music industry
I'm livin the life of a young drug lord
The singer is living a dangerous and lucrative lifestyle
I'll blow this heffa up if i get bord
The artist is so bored that he might cause an explosion for fun
Now ease up shawty
The artist is asking someone to relax
Let the G slide through
The artist wants to pass through smoothly
And I don't leave without my 32
The singer always carries his gun for protection
Tucked in the boots
The artist hides his gun in his boots
Tucked in the coat
The singer hides his gun in his coat
And when I see chuck
The singer is talking about someone named Chuck
It's gone get tucked in his throat
The singer is threatening to use his gun on Chuck
And Murder She Wrote
The artist is referencing a popular TV show
But hell I can't read
The artist is admitting that he can't read
Stab the ho
The singer is talking about causing violence against a woman
Kidnap the bitch seed
The singer is threatening to harm someone's child
Now I'm on the loose
The artist is free and possibly dangerous
Now I'm on the run
The artist is running from something, possibly the law
FUCK THAT SHIT
The artist is angry and defiant
I go and get a bigger gun
The singer is escalating his violent intentions
If you don't give a damn nigga we don't give a fuck
The artist and his crew don't care about the opinions of others
I bought ya CD
The singer bought someone's music
My man y'all suck
The singer thinks the music is terrible
Done sucked a cracker dick in the office and came up
The singer insults someone's success by suggesting they did something inappropriate to achieve it
Never wore a vest
The artist has never worn bulletproof clothing for protection
Yeah nigga yes
The artist agrees with himself or someone else
DSGB across my motherfuckin chest nigga
The singer is representing his crew or group
Picture me bout to bleed
The singer is mocking a possible situation where he could be injured
When I done been raised by all the G's
The artist was raised by people who were involved in criminal activity
The crooks and killas
The artist is associated with dangerous people
Is my motherfuckin niggaz
The artist considers these people his close friends
Jab a pussy
The singer is talking about inflicting violence on someone
With some motherfuckin scissors
The artist is threatening to harm someone with scissors
This a motherfuckin crime scene
The singer is describing a situation where a crime has or could be committed
I'm bussin on the law my nigga by any means
The singer is implying that he committed or plans to commit a crime against the police
If you a gangsta you need to crank this up
The singer is urging people who are tough and rebellious to listen to his music
Pastor baby bout to crank this up
The artist, Pastor Troy, is saying he will get the party started
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GRANT LOUIS MORRIS, JAMES CHRISTOPHER DANDA, LONNIE VENCENT MILLER, MARK JOSEPH MAYTORENA, MICHAEL SWEDA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Holden
Shit still too hard!!!🔥🔥🔥
Remus Pierre
So dope
Sho'Gun Diamondz
💯2020 and Beyond💯
e46source
Yessirrr
Joshua Goodlow
Sound like a DJ Toomp beat❤💀
Del Harold
Pno beat
Joshua Goodlow
@Del Harold I wonder what DAW he made this in. I think Logic Pro. Only reason I said that is because one day I messed around and found the trumpets to this joint😂😂💀
Jc Dukes
💯
CJ LEE
2019
Remus Pierre
So dope