When he made the decision to rap, nobody would help him. Heβd 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. Heβd become a wholly self-sufficient artist before tenth grade. Now 21, he recalls, βAll I cared about was music. I would stay up all night working on tracks and go to school tired. It didnβt matter. I wanted to be heard.β
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 genreβlike 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."
College Drop
Sage The Gemini Lyrics
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Drop, drop, drop
Dr-drop 'em
Drop, drop, drop, drop
Drop, drop, drop
Dr-drop 'em, see
I can see the college niggas stepping to this
I can see the college niggas stepping to this
I can see the college girls stepping to this
She came through stunting, red-hair ruckus
And she don't do the black, I thank her Uncle Ruckus
She got hella back and she don't get her friend
She love attention, thirsty niggas always in the sun
She hold up that sign to let a nigga know
She don't do broke -- rich niggas, new coach
She just make a phone call and get some new dough
(BRRR-BRRR)
Bitch nigga, that's new clothes!
Sneak in a girl dorm, hide in her clothes
She from the step team, you know I'm into those
Work her booty here, there ain't nothing silicone
Give her the vitamins, but she don't get minerals
All my niggas stepping, repping fraternities
All my girls stepping, repping sororities
Tell that girl you don't rep more than me
Tell that nigga you don't rep more than me!
Tell 'em drop, drop, drop, drop
Drop, drop, drop
Dr-drop 'em
Drop, drop, drop, drop
Drop, drop, drop
Dr-drop 'em, see
I can see the college niggas stepping to this
I can see the college girls stepping to this
I can see the college niggas stepping to this
I can see the college girls stepping to this
(Beh Beh Beh)
Beat it like the drummer, man
West Side, The $hmop, where's the turn-up, man?
Pulled her to the party, got her quaking on me
$hmop Boy, bitch, I'm into money-makin'
And I need a gold trophy, however you playing this
Nigga, I ain't the fakin' bitch
Keep my chain, swing a bitch
You ain't tryna bone, you in the friend zone
I'mma get gone, skrrt, and move yo ass along, uh
And my people here, so call me to the front
Security ain't gon' do shit when I light my blunt
I be sipping bubbly, yeah
All these bitches love me, yeah
I hit it from the back, give her booty chubby
And it's c'mon, boo, you gotta suck before you fuck me, yeah
I'm a star, bitch
You lucky if you fuck me
If this one 7-inch nigga would be groovy, bitch
Get wang, girl, see if you with the boosie shit
Tell 'em drop, drop, drop, drop
Drop, drop, drop
Dr-drop 'em
Drop, drop, drop, drop
Drop, drop, drop
Dr-drop 'em, see
I can see the college niggas stepping to this
I can see the college girls stepping to this
I can see the college niggas stepping to this
I can see the college girls stepping to this
The lyrics to Sage the Geminiβs song βCollege Dropβ are about college life and the experiences of college students at parties and on campus. The song speaks about the kind of students that one may find in college and their lifestyles. The first verse talks about a girl who is confident and knows what she wants, and she won't settle for less than what she deserves. She is not interested in broke, needy guys; rather, sheβs more interested in rich guys who can provide her with the things she wants, like new clothes. The second verse speaks about sneaking into girls' dorms and hitting on girls from the step team by engaging their interests. Sage describes his crew as frat boys and his girls as sorority members, indicating that they are part of the college social scene. The song ends with him boasting about his βstarβ status and laying down the rules of engagement for any girl who tries to get close to him.
Overall, the lyrics depict a stereotypical college image of parties, hook-ups, and social hierarchies.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell 'em drop, drop, drop, drop
Encourage everyone to dance and move to the beat
Drop, drop, drop
Reinforce the message to dance and move to the beat
Dr-drop 'em
Command everyone to drop their inhibitions and dance
I can see the college niggas stepping to this
The song is popular among male college students and they are enjoying it
I can see the college girls stepping to this
The song is popular among female college students and they are enjoying it
She came through stunting, red-hair ruckus
A confident and attractive young woman with red hair entered
And she don't do the black, I thank her Uncle Ruckus
She avoids black men and the singer thanks her for it
She got hella back and she don't get her friend
She has a large buttocks and doesn't need help from her friends to attract men
She love attention, thirsty niggas always in the sun
She craves attention and thirsty men are always trying to get with her
She hold up that sign to let a nigga know
She signals to men that she's not interested in those without money
She don't do broke -- rich niggas, new coach
She doesn't date broke men, only rich men with expensive tastes
She just make a phone call and get some new dough
She can easily get money from men by simply making a phone call
(BRRR-BRRR)
Imitating the sound of a phone ringing
Bitch nigga, that's new clothes!
The singer is teasing someone who can't afford new clothes
Sneak in a girl dorm, hide in her clothes
The singer sneaks into a girl's dorm room and hides in her clothes
She from the step team, you know I'm into those
The girl is from the college step team, which the artist finds attractive
Work her booty here, there ain't nothing silicone
The artist enjoys touching and admiring the girl's natural buttocks
Give her the vitamins, but she don't get minerals
The singer takes care of the girl but doesn't provide her with money
All my niggas stepping, repping fraternities
The singer's male friends are members of college fraternities and enjoy the song
All my girls stepping, repping sororities
The artist's female friends are members of college sororities and enjoy the song
Tell that girl you don't rep more than me
The artist is confident that he is more impressive than any other man the girl may meet
Tell that nigga you don't rep more than me!
The artist is confident that he is more impressive than any other man the girl may meet and challenges them to prove him wrong
(Beh Beh Beh)
A vocal sound effect
Beat it like the drummer, man
The artist wants to have sex with the girl like a drummer playing a beat
West Side, The $hmop, where's the turn-up, man?
A reference to the West Coast lifestyle and party culture
Pulled her to the party, got her quaking on me
The singer took the girl to a party and made her sexually excited
$hmop Boy, bitch, I'm into money-makin'
The singer is focused on making money and calls himself a $hmop Boy
And I need a gold trophy, however you playing this
The artist wants to win a gold trophy, regardless of circumstances he may face
Nigga, I ain't the fakin' bitch
The artist is confident in his abilities and authenticity
Keep my chain, swing a bitch
The singer wants to keep his chain and hang out with attractive women
You ain't tryna bone, you in the friend zone
If someone isn't interested in having sex with the singer, they will be stuck in the friend zone
I'mma get gone, skrrt, and move yo ass along, uh
The artist will move on from someone who isn't interested in having sex with him
And my people here, so call me to the front
The artist's friends are at the party and he will come to the front if they call him
Security ain't gon' do shit when I light my blunt
The artist is confident that the security won't do anything if he smokes weed
I be sipping bubbly, yeah
The singer is drinking champagne
All these bitches love me, yeah
The artist is confident that many women are attracted to him
I hit it from the back, give her booty chubby
The singer has sex with the girl from behind and makes her buttocks bigger
And it's c'mon, boo, you gotta suck before you fuck me, yeah
The singer wants the girl to perform oral sex on him before they have sex
I'm a star, bitch
The singer sees himself as a celebrity
You lucky if you fuck me
The artist believes the girl is lucky to have sex with him
If this one 7-inch nigga would be groovy, bitch
The artist thinks he's cool even though he isn't well-endowed sexually
Get wang, girl, see if you with the boosie shit
The singer challenges the girl to try having sex with someone with a larger penis
Tell 'em drop, drop, drop, drop
Encourage everyone to dance and move to the beat
Drop, drop, drop
Reinforce the message to dance and move to the beat
Dr-drop 'em
Command everyone to drop their inhibitions and dance
I can see the college niggas stepping to this
The song is popular among male college students and they are enjoying it
I can see the college girls stepping to this
The song is popular among female college students and they are enjoying it
I can see the college niggas stepping to this
The song is popular among male college students and they are enjoying it
I can see the college girls stepping to this
The song is popular among female college students and they are enjoying it
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAULO RODRIGUEZ, DOMINIC WOODS, JONATHAN MILES FAULK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Lgman56
this song is a straight banger, crazy how not a lot of people heard it. I remember blastin this song when I was 12 while playing advanced warfare
@MrMoomenali
Broooooooooooooooooo yesssssss AW i remeber playin snipers only game mode with this
@IstepOnsimps
Damn you heard lt later then ππ
@lillorilee
2024β¦.still a banger
@Lgman56
@@lillorilee gah damn straight
@connorsanders5849
Sage is so underrated. More of his stuff should be on the radio. I have his whole album and it's honestly an 8/10
@angelgraham23
Smh π―
@filv4489
Agree
@mauriceking2416
It was on the radio
@fredotufangavavlu4479
Sage needs this come back of the year