Success doesn't come easily for anybody. Since day one, persistence has bee… Read Full Bio ↴Success doesn't come easily for anybody. Since day one, persistence has been the name of the game for Bay Area rapper Sage The Gemini.

When he made the decision to rap, nobody would help him. He’d bring rhymes to his peers for beats, and no one jumped at the chance to collaborate. So, he went even harder and he did everything himself. By the age of 14, he had taught himself how to create beats, produce, and even mix and master. He’d become a wholly self-sufficient artist before tenth grade. Now 21, he recalls, “All I cared about was music. I would stay up all night working on tracks and go to school tired. It didn’t matter. I wanted to be heard.”

Inspired by everyone from Chris Brown and Usher to Jay-Z and Pharrell, he studied various genres inside and out. That determination and dedication eventually yielded a viral sensation.

In 2008, he dropped his first online track "You Should Know" on MySpace. It became a viral hit, generating over three million views and buzzing amongst listeners worldwide. Joining up with the famed crew HBK Gang, the Bay Area began to embrace him as he performed countless gigs, developed a local presence, and honed a sound of his own.

"Musically, it's a mixture of everything," he explains. "It's like going to McDonalds and pouring every drink in one cup. I want to start my own genre—like a crossover of R&B and Bay Area party hip-hop."

That crossover revs up on "Gas Pedal." This smash hit switches lanes between a club-ready beat and a swaggering hook. Sage's smooth flow coasts alongside a slick verse from HBK's Iamsu.

He continues, "It's a dancing song. I like to keep the violence to a minimum. Dancing helps kids in a big way that no one wants to pay attention to. If they're dancing, it's all good. I grew up listening to Iamsu. To have him on there is a blessing."

The song attracted Republic Records who inked a deal with him in 2013. Then, as part of the EP of the same name, "Gas Pedal" sped toward the top online and at radio, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hip-Hop Chart and racking up over 12 million YouTube/VEVO views. At the same time, countless fans uploaded their own takes on the song to both YouTube and Vine, making the impact simply seismic. Cumulatively, there are over 110 million viral views fueled by this immense audience response without radio. It also serves as a gateway to his forthcoming full-length debut album for the label.

Another banger "Red Nose" wiggles from an unshakable chorus and a massive groove, becoming an anthem in its own right. It showcases just how clever he really is too. "I wanted to say something that means 'ass-shaking' without simply saying it," he grins. "That's where the comparison to a red nose pit bull came from."

Ultimately though, everything about Sage stands out. Producing and writing, he architects his own vision completely from the music to the rhymes. Now, he's speeding towards the top.

"I want people to feel like they can live with me through the music," he concludes. "It's about having a good time together. The album's going to have turn-up and party songs as well some more emotional moments. It's everything, and everyone is welcome along for the ride."

Bad Girls
Sage The Gemini Lyrics

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A bad girl don't just mean good sex, get weed, V.I.P.
I need a bad girl who done caught the good way going for her PHD.
She was trying to end it with that one rapper
Club time, hit up a nigga tell they after
You know the promoter youn stand in line
Parachute pants, make a nigga want that hammer time
It's easy, yeah you see it's easy
Hit up the list in the party where the rest of the freaks be

Dressed to the nine catch a nigga with green E
Want niggas to drop money up on three T's
I know what type of girl you are
Got famous cause you pregnant, you a new star
Child support got you a car, but your baby still hungry like oooo ahhhh
A bad girl don't just mean good sex, get weed, V.I.P.
I need a bad girl who done caught the good way going for her PHD

I want a bad girl x3
Get at me bad girl
I want a bad girl x3
Get at me bad girl

See me in that new whip going crazy
Top write of the papers, she don't wanna date me
I'm from where they made that shit up
Tryna gang me, we gone break that shit up
And if you fell we gone hang that shit up
Before I fuck and make you leave, rake that shit up
Explosive young nigga with a lot of dollars
If we was back in high school would you wanna holler
Gucci, Louis shirts everything collared
And you look beauty til you hit the baller
You like y'all niggas getting fade but you are not the barber
Most of these ballers you be picking don't even be stars
A bad girl don't just mean good sex, get weed, V.I.P.
I need a bad girl who done caught the good way going for her PHD

I want a bad girl x3
Get at me bad girl

I want a bad girl x3
Get at me bad girl

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Sage the Gemini's song Bad Girls reveal that for the artist, the term "bad girl" doesn't just refer to someone who is good in bed and can access drugs and VIP areas. Instead, he is looking for a woman who is ambitious and intelligent, someone who is working towards her Ph.D. The song continues with the rapper describing some of the women he has encountered while trying to find this type of bad girl. He mentions meeting a woman who is trying to end things with a rapper and another who is famous because she got pregnant. Sage is not impressed with these women, and he wants someone who has more going for her.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I want a bad girl" several times, emphasizing the artist's desire for a woman who fits his specific criteria. He talks about driving around in a new car and encountering women who are interested in him because of his success. He questions whether these women would have given him a chance when they were in high school and highlights the notion that many of the men they are with are not true "stars."

Overall, the song showcases Sage the Gemini's desire for a particular type of woman - one who is smart, ambitious, and not just interested in him for his fame and wealth. He is frustrated by the women he encounters who do not fit this mold and is still searching for the perfect partner.

Line by Line Meaning

A bad girl don't just mean good sex, get weed, V.I.P.
Being a bad girl is not just limited to engaging in sexual activities, getting weed or access to exclusive areas.

I need a bad girl who done caught the good way going for her PHD.
I want a girl who is ambitious, educated and striving for success in her academics.

She was trying to end it with that one rapper
She was in a relationship with a rapper and trying to break up with him.

Club time, hit up a nigga tell they after
It's time to go clubbing and contact someone to meet up later.

You know the promoter youn stand in line
If you know the event promoter, you won't need to wait in line.

Parachute pants, make a nigga want that hammer time
Wearing parachute pants makes a guy think of the catchy song 'U Can't Touch This' by MC Hammer.

It's easy, yeah you see it's easy
It's easy to get what you want in the club scene.

Hit up the list in the party where the rest of the freaks be
Find the guest list at the party where like-minded individuals are present.

Dressed to the nine catch a nigga with green E
Dressing elegantly will help attract a guy who is willing to spend money on ecstasy (E).

Want niggas to drop money up on three T's
Want guys to spend a lot of money on her while at the club.

I know what type of girl you are
I know the kind of girl you are, and what motivates you.

Got famous cause you pregnant, you a new star
You became famous because you got pregnant and now you're a new celebrity.

Child support got you a car, but your baby still hungry like oooo ahhhh
You got a car from child support payments but your baby still needs more, as indicated by its crying.

See me in that new whip going crazy
Look at me driving in my brand new car, going wild.

Top write of the papers, she don't wanna date me
I'm famous and often in the headlines; she's not interested in dating me.

I'm from where they made that shit up
I'm from where the hip-hop culture began and popularized.

Tryna gang me, we gone break that shit up
Someone is trying to oppose me, but we shall confront them and overcome it.

And if you fell we gone hang that shit up
And if you fail, we'll abandon your plan altogether.

Before I fuck and make you leave, rake that shit up
Before we have sex and you leave, clean up your mess.

Explosive young nigga with a lot of dollars
I'm a young, energetic guy with lots of money.

If we was back in high school would you wanna holler
If we were back in high school, do you think you would have dated me?

Gucci, Louis shirts everything collared
I wear designer clothes from Gucci and Louis Vuitton, all with collars.

And you look beauty til you hit the baller
You are beautiful until you meet someone richer and more successful than me.

You like y'all niggas getting fade but you are not the barber
You enjoy being in the company of 'fading' guys, but you don't cut hair like a barber does.

Most of these ballers you be picking don't even be stars
Most of the guys you attract with your beauty and charm are not even famous.

I want a bad girl x3
I am looking for a girl who is confident, independent, and ambitious.

Get at me bad girl
Reach out to me if you think you fit the description of a bad girl.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOMINIC WYNN WOODS

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