He jumped right back in the studio and recorded "The Hustle Continues" under Get Low/ Priority Records. At age 18, Quinn had been featured on multiple Gold Certified albums, put out 3 solo albums, and was part of the group: G.L.P. Quinn was at a turning point when he released "17 Reasons" in 1997 which featured a star cast of bay area all stars. The album sold 65,000 units independently. After the success of the compilation he and his cousin Messy Marv joined together and put out Explosive Mode in 1998. The album sold 20,000 independently and gained a lot of respect throughout the industry. For the next couple years he went on tour and performed with names like Jay-Z, Master P, and Monica.
Quinn's mission became clear- he decided to do whatever it took to bring San Francisco and the bay area to the forefront of the music industry. In 1998 he started Done Deal Entertainment with Charles Kelley. In 2001 Quinn put out "The Mighty Quinn" under Champeli Entertainment. The album featured the song "Give It Up" which brought back the resurgence of radio play in the bay area. Then, "Come See Us" with KNT and "Welcome to the Bay" with Bailey, Willie Hen, and Big Rich. Done Deal Entertainment started putting out mixtapes and collaboration albums to bring their buzz up even more. In 2004, Done Deal collaborated with NBA superstar and longtime friend J.R. Rider to release "I Give U My Word". It sold over 13,000 copies to date, which was very impressive because they had no distribution for the album. Quinn's success has translated not only into record sales, but record breaking, as well - Quinn is actually featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for appearing on the most albums of any rap artist.
Quinn recently released the highly anticipated album: "The Rock-Pressure Makes Diamonds." of the album, he says "The Rock is a defining moment in San Francisco rap history. I feel like the timing's right and my situation's right and I made an album that reflects that." When asked about the title, the rapper responds "That's how I feel - isolated, standing alone out in the Bay Area. All these hard muthafucka's done came up off that rock (Alcatraz) and I breathe the same air." And like diamonds, the album shines.
San Francisco Anthem
San Quinn Lyrics
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Oh holy come to San Francisco
Oh holy come to San Fran... Fran
In, in, in, in the streets of San Francisco
In, in, in, in the streets of San Fran... Fran
[Rap:]
Say something different, you a goddamn liar
Block on fire, streets stay cookin
Girl, if you lookin for a boyfriend, keep on looking
Downtown, Filmore, something like quinn
Uptown Harlem, yea we ballin
Frisco, Frisco home of the brave
I don't know about ya'll, but we gettin paid
All of the tv, still ain't changed
Good in the hood, everywhere I go
Got a packet full of hitters everywhere I go
Say you from the hood but you never lay low
Ay, Hp money, like you love me
Sunny down, towerside let's get money
Bank, Bank three story
Game this movement
Drink crunk music
Son let's do it
[Chorus:]
Oh holy some to San Francisco
From San francisco
Oh holy come to San Fran... Fran
In, in, in, in the streets of San Francisco
In, in, in, in the streets of San Fran... Fran
[Rap:]
It's a city situation, I keep Hunters point
In thee equation
I'm married to the block, you just got relations
And you need a doctor to play with my patients
You hatin, you getting it broad day
My lights shine like the lights on broadway
Never gave a broad away
Cause in Filmore they get in the paid
My Hp, that be me
Check my street crib
I'm in the track all day
I just count the cash
Now my whip back like Alcatraz
Now, I want the bars of fabel
We got the cable car, but my car got cable
Bootleg, I'm on demand like comcast
But when she squares, I won't contrast
[Chorus:]
Oh holy some to San Francisco
From San francisco
Oh holy come to San Fran... Fran
In, in, in, in the streets of San Francisco
In, in, in, in the streets of San Fran... Fran
[Rap:]
See it goes to no book
Anybody get took, from me
Speed hangs to lee
Ali we bush
Come over to the top of the bridge
To get snarrow
The grip go down right on young Fil, young Filmore, Fare-rel
Golden gate treasures
Got in warfare, Sf delinna
Roll in like flaw, battling to such people
We in ** you will get killed
Cruel nut mr. C
Hit man Rp
Much love from SFC
And no bricks in the back in candle stick
House of twin peaks, view panoramics
Still with the cannon, 40, 50 calliper
5 time champion, destroy any challenger
Get like berries, score like cherries
Still right here, Filmore to marry
In "San Francisco Anthem," San Quinn pays homage to his hometown of San Francisco, describing it as a city of opportunity and wealth. The chorus urges people to come to San Francisco, while the verses describe the various neighborhoods and landmarks that make the city unique. Quinn takes pride in his city, stating that he is from the best place in the world and that he is getting paid. He also pays tribute to his roots in the Fillmore, a historically black neighborhood that has gone through periods of gentrification.
The lyrics of the song highlight the cultural diversity of San Francisco, as Quinn mentions neighborhoods that are home to African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans. He also makes reference to the city's iconic landmarks, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks, and Alcatraz. The song is an ode to San Francisco's street culture, with Quinn boasting about his street cred and the "packet full of hitters" he has at his disposal.
Overall, "San Francisco Anthem" is a celebration of San Francisco's unique character and rich history, as well as its present-day status as a hub of innovation and opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh holy come to San Francisco
San Francisco is a sacred place that must be visited by everyone.
Oh holy come to San Fran... Fran
San Francisco is so special, it has a nickname.
In, in, in, in the streets of San Francisco
San Francisco's streets are always full of action.
In, in, in, in the streets of San Fran... Fran
San Francisco's streets are so special they have a nickname too.
I rep my city, nobody flyer
I represent San Francisco and nobody represents it better than me.
Say something different, you a goddamn liar
If you say that there's a better city than San Francisco, you're lying.
Block on fire, streets stay cookin
The city is always on fire, always active with a lot of things going on.
Girl, if you lookin for a boyfriend, keep on looking
If you're just looking for a boyfriend, you won't find it here. This is San Francisco, you have to be extraordinary to fit in.
Downtown, Filmore, something like quinn
Downtown and Filmore are spots in San Francisco where things are happening, and Quinn is just like them.
Uptown Harlem, yea we ballin
San Francisco is like Harlem, a place where people know how to ball and have fun.
Frisco, Frisco home of the brave
San Francisco is a brave city, a leader when it comes to facing challenges.
I don't know about ya'll, but we gettin paid
I don't know what's happening elsewhere, but San Francisco is making money.
All of the tv, still ain't changed
San Francisco has never changed, it's always been a great city.
Good in the hood, everywhere I go
San Francisco is a great city to be in, no matter which neighborhood.
Got a packet full of hitters everywhere I go
I've got good people everywhere I go in San Francisco.
Say you from the hood but you never lay low
If you're from San Francisco, you're always living large and active. You're never hiding or staying low.
It's a city situation, I keep Hunters point
San Francisco is always moving, and I keep up with it starting in Hunter's Point.
In thee equation
Hunter's Point is an integral part of San Francisco's greatness.
I'm married to the block, you just got relations
I'm deeply involved in San Francisco's culture, you're just an outsider with superficial connections.
And you need a doctor to play with my patients
It takes special skill to handle San Francisco's challenges and opportunities.
You hatin, you getting it broad day
If you don't like San Francisco, that's your problem, but the city is still shining during the day.
My lights shine like the lights on broadway
San Francisco is so bright and lively that it's like Broadway's lights.
Never gave a broad away
I've always been true to San Francisco, never selling out to outsiders or outsiders' interests.
Cause in Filmore they get in the paid
In Filmore, San Francisco's spirit is rewarded with money and success.
My Hp, that be me
I represent Hunter's Point, that's who I am.
Check my street crib
Check out my place in San Francisco, it's amazing.
I'm in the track all day
I'm always on the move, taking advantage of San Francisco's many opportunities.
I just count the cash
San Francisco has been kind to me, and I'm reaping its rewards.
Now my whip back like Alcatraz
I'm back in a nice car again, just like San Francisco's famous prison is back in action as a tourist attraction.
Now, I want the bars of fabel
Now that I've got the money, I want to enjoy San Francisco's great bars and nightlife.
We got the cable car, but my car got cable
San Francisco's cable car is great, but my car is even better.
Bootleg, I'm on demand like comcast
I'm a popular guy in San Francisco, like a bootlegged video or a comcast service.
But when she squares, I won't contrast
When things get tough in San Francisco, I'll still be around to face them head on.
See it goes to no book
San Francisco is an indescribable place, beyond words.
Anybody get took, from me
In San Francisco, I'm the one who always comes out ahead.
Speed hangs to lee
In San Francisco, you have to be quick to succeed.
Ali we bush
San Francisco is a place for fighters, like Muhammad Ali and George W. Bush.
Come over to the top of the bridge
Come to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, it's a magnificent sight.
To get snarrow
To get a sense of the city's energy and vibrancy.
The grip go down right on young Fil, young Filmore, Fare-rel
In Filmore, San Francisco's grip is strong, and it's where we find young and fresh spirit.
Golden gate treasures
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is a treasure of the city.
Got in warfare, Sf delinna
San Francisco is a city that has seen its share of conflict, but also knows how to find peace.
Roll in like flaw, battling to such people
In San Francisco, we don't back down from a fight or give up facing tough situations.
We in ** you will get killed
If you mess with San Francisco, it will be the end of you.
Cruel nut mr. C
San Francisco is a place for unique and creative individuals, like Mr. Cruel Nut.
Hit man Rp
San Francisco is a place for people who know how to get things done, like RP the Hitman.
Much love from SFC
San Francisco has a lot of love to give, and that's what makes it so great.
And no bricks in the back in candle stick
In San Francisco, you won't find anything shady or dishonest happening, especially in Candlestick Park.
House of twin peaks, view panoramics
San Francisco's Twin Peaks are a great place to get a panoramic view of the city.
Still with the cannon, 40, 50 calliper
Even though San Francisco is a peaceful city, people still have powerful weapons to defend themselves.
5 time champion, destroy any challenger
San Francisco is a winner, a champion city that can destroy any challenger.
Get like berries, score like cherries
In San Francisco, you can get things done and score big, just like picking berries or cherries.
Still right here, Filmore to marry
I'm still here in San Francisco, enjoying what every neighborhood has to offer from Filmore to the Castro.
Contributed by Lucas V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lesihei6869
Rest in peace to the producer of the anthems of my middle school high school years. A legend! Traxamillioooon!
@leeenababy
🙏 amen
@2o9lonewolfuknoe25
RIP TRAAAXXXXAAMMILLLION!!!
@NEMOJA
Rip Traxx 2 years since
@momoney6378
Respect
@dtate01
15 years later, this still slaps. And that’s all the way from Chicago. Hit like Barry, Score like Jerry….🥵
@6ixty6
RIP TRAXAMILLION! Shit hurts, but thank you for the good music. SF LOVE ❤️
@joffreydrummond6703
Rip Traxamillion. His songs made me feel like I was in the Bay
@Jackfroot
RIP TRAXAMILLION!!! BAY AREA LEGEND!!!
@miklok433
I remember playing this on the Bay Bridge heading to the City to get hyphy on the weekends around 2006ish, even my hippie aunts and uncles said the time was special while it was happening