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."
Pilot
Sage The Gemini Lyrics
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Got a call on my cell phone
Heard you in the 5-1-0
Don't you got a party at the hotel?
Me and my friends, we all wanna go
Please keep quiet
I don't wanna start a riot
Don't tell nobody
L.A. face with a Oakland booty
So you know that's fat
I try to get the number, she like catch me outside
I'm like "How 'bout dat"
Party at the hotel
Things seem to be goin' well
Walking past money on the floor
Please don't go
I know you want me, but you're indecisive
Head in the clouds, you captain, I'll be pilot
I know you want me, but you're indecisive
Head in the clouds, you captain, I'll be pilot
And you already know me, yeah, yeah, yeah
Uh, It's a must, yeah, you gotta eat
Ay, this a game not a gameplay
Yeah, big bank take lil' bank
Ay, the account gettin' a lil' weight
Woah, if she want me, that's on her
Ay, I with it too, but I can't make it clear to her
Ay, I'ma kill it, I'ma put it on her shirt
Ay, yeah, you should let me do the work
Ay, I know you see her with the
L.A. face with a Oakland booty
So you know that's fat
I try to get the number, she like catch me outside
I'm like "How 'bout dat"
Party at the hotel
Things seem to be goin' well
Walking past money on the floor
Please don't go
I know you want me, but you're indecisive
Head in the clouds, you captain, I'll be pilot
I know you want me, but you're indecisive
Head in the clouds, you captain, I'll be pilot
In Sage the Gemini's song Pilot, he tells the story of a girl who he met on his cell phone. Apparently, the girl is at a hotel party that he and his friends want to attend but they are trying to keep their plans low-key to avoid attracting too much attention. Sage goes on to describe the girl's features in the next verse, likening her "L.A. face" to her "Oakland booty", which he says is "fat". He tries to get her number but she's indecisive, encouraging him to "catch her outside" instead.
The chorus of the song is catchy and repetitive, asserting that Sage knows the girl wants him but is uncertain about pursuing him. He assures her that he will take charge and be the "pilot" in the relationship since her "head is in the clouds" and she needs someone to direct her.
One possible interpretation of the song is that Sage is trying to seduce the girl he's interested in by showing her that he's confident and assertive. He sees himself as a leader and wants to take charge in the relationship, suggesting that the girl might be looking for someone to guide her. Additionally, the chorus implies that Sage is willing to take risks and go out on a limb to get what he wants, which suggests that he's not afraid to push boundaries and take chances.
Line by Line Meaning
P-P-P-Lo, time to bring the bass back
It's time to turn up the music and get the party started.
Got a call on my cell phone
Received a phone call on my mobile device.
Heard you in the 5-1-0
I heard you were in the Oakland area.
Don't you got a party at the hotel?
I heard there's a party happening at the hotel. Aren't you going?
Me and my friends, we all wanna go
My friends and I want to attend the party too.
Please keep quiet
Let's keep everything low-key and not cause a disturbance.
I don't wanna start a riot
I don't want things to get out of control.
I understand you're excited
I know you're enthusiastic about the party.
Don't tell nobody
Let's keep it our little secret.
L.A. face with a Oakland booty
She has a beautiful face like someone from Los Angeles, but has a curvy backside like someone from Oakland.
So you know that's fat
She is attractive and desirable.
I try to get the number, she like catch me outside
I try to get her phone number, but she wants to meet me outside instead.
I'm like "How 'bout dat"
I respond with, "Sure, why not?"
Party at the hotel
There's a party happening at the hotel.
Things seem to be goin' well
Everything appears to be going smoothly at the party.
Walking past money on the floor
There is cash scattered around on the ground.
Please don't go
Please stay at the party a little longer.
I know you want me, but you're indecisive
I know you're attracted to me, but you can't make up your mind about what you want.
Head in the clouds, you captain, I'll be pilot
You're not sure what you want, but I'll take control and lead the way.
And you already know me, yeah, yeah, yeah
You're already familiar with who I am.
It's a must, yeah, you gotta eat
It's important to take care of yourself and make sure you have something to eat.
This a game not a gameplay
This is just a social gathering and not a competition.
Big bank take lil' bank
Those with more money have more power and influence.
The account gettin' a lil' weight
The bank account is growing and accumulating more funds.
If she want me, that's on her
If she wants to be with me, it's her decision.
I with it too, but I can't make it clear to her
I am also interested in her, but I can't express my feelings to her.
I'ma kill it, I'ma put it on her shirt
I'm going to do my best to impress her and make a lasting impression.
Yeah, you should let me do the work
You should let me take the lead and make this happen.
Writer(s): DOMINIC WYNN WOODS, PAULO YTIENZA RODRIGUEZ
Contributed by Brooklyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roshan Acharya
[Intro]
P-P-P-Lo, time to bring the bass back
[Verse 1]
Got a call on my cell phone
Heard you in the 5-1-0
Don't you got a party at the hotel?
Me and my friends, we all wanna go
Please keep quiet
I don't wanna start a riot
I understand you're excited
Don't tell nobody
[Pre-Chorus]
L.A. face with a Oakland booty
So you know that's fat
I try to get the number, she like catch me outside
I'm like "how 'bout dat"
Party at the hotel
Things seem to be goin' well
Walking past money on the floor
Please don't go
[Chorus]
I know you want me, but you're indecisive
Head in the clouds, you captain, I'll be pilot
I know you want me, but you're indecisive
Head in the clouds, you captain, I'll be pilot
[Verse 2]
And you already know me, yeah, yeah, yeah
Uh, It's a must, yeah, you gotta eat
Ay, this a game not a gameplay
Yeah, big bank take lil' bank
Ay, the account gettin' a lil' weight
Woah, if she want me, that's on her
Ay, I with it too, but I can't make it clear to her
Ay, I'ma kill it, I'ma put it on her shirt
Ay, yeah, you should let me do the work
Ay, I know you see her with the
[Pre-Chorus]
L.A. face with a Oakland booty
So you know that's fat
I try to get the number, she like catch me outside
I'm like "how 'bout dat"
Party at the hotel
Things seem to be goin' well
Walking past money on the floor
Please don't go
[Chorus]
I know you want me, but you're indecisive
Head in the clouds, you captain, I'll be pilot
I know you want me, but you're indecisive
Head in the clouds, you captain, I'll be pilot
unproblematicgary
always been a fan of sage's music, he has a unique voice. really hope his new stuff blows up.
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Donald Baird
It's definitely a lot better than all that trap thats popular rn.
RidinONChrome
Yeah, very different than any rapper. I like him
RnBass
Sage should continue making songs like this
JoshB
RnBass yh P-lo should produce more for him
KoolAidDinkyTV
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Alexey
and instead he stopped making any
Henrico Dlucas
MΓΊsica foda demais gostei muito muito boa amei muito porraβ€ππ
Milan Mitrovic
all your songs are godlike! Keep up the good work!