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."
Mad At Me
Sage The Gemini Lyrics
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I'm gone shine
I'm gone shine
I'm gone shine
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time
I'm gone stunt
I'm gone stunt
I'm gone stunt
All I want
Niggas gone have to be mad at me
Niggas gone have to be mad at me
Niggas gone have to be mad at me
I've been on my job since birth
I'll let you hate, if you tell me what it's worth
Living good, but you will get murked
I like blank tees, I don't want you on the shirt, uh
But it ain't gotta be like that
We can all stunt together, we can all get stacks
If you don't like me imma still aim fat
If you don't like me, imma still give back
Imma stunt, imma floss, yeah all dat
Roll up, Coupe, with the top back
If you mad, change your face, tell the Shmop pack
Dats Kool John bruh, you should cop dat
Niggas, you mad cause I got far
So much ice on the left, rolls the right arm
Six girls on the left and the right arm
Take them to bed, say goodnight yall
I'm gone shine
I'm gone shine
I'm gone shine
I'm gone shine
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time
I'm gone stunt
I'm gone stunt
I'm gone stunt
I'm gone stunt
All I want
Niggas gone have to be mad at me
Niggas gone have to be mad at me
Niggas gone have to be mad at me
These nigga keep playin' me, I tell them game on
Something like the fridge uh, I stay on
On the opposite of what they on, yea
She on the nuts, still hang on
Bottoms of a Baghdad, cause is stink on it yea
Islam, national, underground
Thunderpound, that shit you like, I create the sound
Fake friends wanna run their mouth
They didn't get it then, understand it now
If I don't have a Benz, I'm gone get it now
I don't have a thing, but I'm gone hand it out
I don't message these chicks, cause they run their mouth
Now a young nigga rich, imma say it loud
(I don't message these chicks, cause they run their mouth
Now a young nigga rich, imma say it loud)
I'm gone shine
I'm gone shine
I'm gone shine
I'm gone shine
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time
I'm gone stunt
I'm gone stunt
I'm gone stunt
I'm gone stunt
All I want
Niggas gone have to be mad at me
Niggas gone have to be mad at me
Niggas gone have to be mad at me
In "Mad At Me," Sage the Gemini talks about his success and flaunts his wealth: "I'm gone shine, I'm gone stunt, All I want, Niggas gone have to be mad at me." He mentions that he's been on his "job since birth" and has been working hard to achieve his current position. However, he also states that he isn't bothered by haters, implying that they're just jealous of his success. Sage also mentions that he doesn't care if people don't like him or if they're mad at him. Towards the end, he discusses his willingness to give back to the community, highlighting that he isn't just concerned with his own success but also wants to help others.
Overall, the song portrays Sage the Gemini as confident, unbothered by criticism, and focused on his own success. The lyrics suggest that he's been working hard for a long time and has finally reached a point where he can enjoy the fruits of his labor. While the song could come across as arrogant, Sage's willingness to give back to the community shows that he's not entirely self-centered and values helping others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gone shine
I will continue to succeed and stand out
All the time
Consistently, without falter
I'm gone stunt
I will show off my success and wealth
All I want
My only desire and focus is my own success and wealth
N*ggas gone have to be mad at me
Others will resent me for my success and wealth
I've been on my job since birth
I have always worked hard to achieve success and wealth
I'll let you hate, if you tell me what it's worth
I will tolerate criticism if it comes with a valid reason or constructive feedback
Living good, but you will get murked
I am living well and rich, but those who envy me will not have the same fate
I like blank tees, I don't want you on the shirt, uh
I prefer plain, no-logo shirts; I don't want others to use my name or image for their own gain
But it ain't gotta be like that
There can be harmony instead of animosity towards one another
We can all stunt together, we can all get stacks
We can all work together to achieve success and wealth
If you don't like me imma still aim fat
Even if you don't like me, I will still have a lot of success and wealth
If you don't like me, imma still give back
Even if you don't like me, I will still give to those in need
Roll up, Coupe, with the top back
I will ride around in my convertible sports car
If you mad, change your face, tell the Shmop pack
If you are angry, hide it and show respect
These n*gga keep playin' me, I tell them game on
If others continue to disrespect me, I will not back down
Something like the fridge uh, I stay on
Like a fridge, I keep going and working hard
Bottoms of a Baghdad, cause is stink on it yea
Bad things are happening and it's causing chaos
Fake friends wanna run their mouth
People who are not true friends will talk behind my back
They didn't get it then, understand it now
Those who didn't believe in me before now see my success and wealth
If I don't have a Benz, I'm gone get it now
If I don't have the luxury car I want, I will work hard to get it
I don't have a thing, but I'm gone hand it out
Despite not having much, I will still give to others in need
I don't message these chicks, cause they run their mouth
I won't message certain women because they are prone to gossip and talking negatively about me
Now a young n*gga rich, imma say it loud
I am now a young and wealthy person, and I am proud of it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SUDAN WILLIAMS, DOMINIC WYNN WOODS, JAY A FORT
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