1. A funk band fro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists using the name Slave:
1. A funk band from Dayton, Ohio
2. A rapper from Los Angeles, California
3. A hardcore band from from Denmark
4. A powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5. A hardcore band from Los Angeles, California
6. A punk band from Doylestown, Pennsylvania
7. A Powerviolence band from Birmingham, Alabama. http://slavepv.bandcamp.com/
1) Slave was an Ohio funk band popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Trumpeter Steve Washington and Mark Hicks (Drac) formed the group in Dayton, Ohio in 1975.
Trombonist Floyd Miller teamed with Tom Lockett Jr. (sax, keyboards), Carter Bradley (trombone), Mark Adams (bass), Mark Hicks (lead and rhythm guitar, lead and background vocals), Danny Webster (rhythm guitar, lead and background vocals), Orion Wilhoite (keyboards), and Tim Dozier (drums). Vocalists Steve Arrington, Starleana Young, then Curt Jones and keyboardist Raye Turner came aboard in 1978, with Arrington ultimately becoming lead vocalist. Their first big hit was the single "Slide" in 1977 for Cotillion Records, where they remained until 1984. Their best work was usually based on bass licks and the band's general arrangements emphasis on the rhythm section and soaring lead vocals.
Other Top Ten R&B hits were "Just a Touch of Love" in 1979, "Watching You" in 1980, and "Snap Shot" in 1981. They added Charles Carter on sax and brother Sam Carter on keyboards. Young, Washington, Jones and Lockett departed to form Aurra in 1981. Slave added Roger Parker, Delbert Taylor,JR., and Kevin Johnson as replacements. Arrington himself left in 1982 after the Showtime album. They continued on, though much less successfully, into the late 1980s.
They moved to Atlantic Records for one LP in 1984, then switched to the Atlanta-based Ichiban Records in 1986. Their most recent release was The Funk Strikes Back in 1992. Rhino issued Stellar Fungk: The Best of Slave Featuring Steve Arrington, an anthology of their finest cuts, in 1994.
2) The hip-hop artist SLAVE has released “El Che” as a single in early 2010. There will be a few releases during ‘10 including “Will I Ever Be Free?” demo tape along with some mixtapes. You can find El Che and future releases through blogspot, tumblr, etc.
3) Danish hardcore punk band from Copenhagen in the early 2000's.
4) Powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, formerly known as No Man’s Slave.
http://www.myspace.com/nomansslave
http://elitereform.blogspot.com/
5) Hardcore/metal band from Los Angeles ; http://weareslaves.bandcamp.com/album/abyss ; http://www.facebook.com/weareslaves
They have a 6 song ep coming out titled Abyss.
Love Me
Slave Lyrics
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You don't see me in the hood, it's cause I'm doing this man
Niggas, I'm still grinding (yeah), I still hearing those sirens
I'm still getting chased by those lights
Only the light's lime, and my mic's on
And my time is none, because I'm writing more
I don't hear to meet a soul in this business
I ain't gonna let you derail me, man
I got Young Kobe homey, you gotta let go of Obie
Cause Obie be back, (going nowhere, man) we got them craps going on
And that yak going on, soon as a nigga touch down, back from town
It's forever, put that on the cheddar, man
But in the meantime, it's Jimmy Iovine time
Chase cheese, rhyme 'til my voice give out
This is it my niggas, this what we boast about
Now I'm here, so shut your motherfucking mouth, and show me love, bitch
[Chorus]
I just want to love, for the rest of my life (I don't love you, bitch)
I want to hold you in the morn, hold you thorough the night
(Right we want to love alcohol, we want to love guns, we want to love money
we don't love no bitches, though)
I just want to love, for the rest of my life
I want to hold you in the morn, hold you in the night
[Eminem]
There's a certain mystique when I speak, that you notice
Cause it's sort of unique 'cause you know it's me
My poetry's deep, and I'm still-matic, the way I flow to this beat
You can't sit still, it's like trying to smoke crack and go to sleep
I'm strapped, it's known any minute I could snap
I'm the equivalent of what would happen if Bush rapped
I bully these rappers so bad lyrically
It ain't even funny, I ain't even hungry, it ain't even money
You can't pay me enough for you to play me
It's cockamamie you just ain't zany enough to rock with Shady
My noodle is cock-a-doodle, my clock's coo-coo
I got screws loose, yea the whole kit and caboodle, I'm just brutal
It's no rumor, I'm numero uno, assume it, there's no more humor in it, you know
I'm rolling with a swollen bowling ball in my bag
You need a fag and tear a new hole in my ass, you better love me, bitch
[Chorus]
[50 Cent]
My buzz is crazy in the hood, they holla my name
If it ain't about the flow, it's 'bout the stones and the chain
If I was you, I'd love men too, I roll like a boss
Nine eleven Porsche same color as cranberry sauce
I ain't gon' front, I thought R. Kelly was the shit
Let me find out he fucking 'round with Bow Wow bitch
Niggas eating popcorn, right, rewinding the tape
Now shorty mama in the precinct hollering rape
I'm convinced, man, something really wrong with these ho's
I thought Lil' Kim was hot, 'til she start fucking with her nose
I used to listen to Lauryn Hill, and tap my feet
Then the bitch put out a CD and didn't have no beats
That nigga D'Angelo, he determined not to fail
That nigga went butt-ass, for his record to sell
My back shot to help Ashanti hit them high notes
And Big Ben taught Charlie B 'More to deep throat (yea)
[Chorus]
[50 Cent]
I love the burners, the money, the bunnies, I just want to hold you, ha ha
I just want to love you, yea
The song "Love Me" by Slave, featuring Obie Trice, Eminem, and 50 Cent, is a captivating piece of music that has multiple underlying themes. The lyrics revolve around three different artists talking about their respective journeys in the music industry while also touching on other subjects such as love, fame, and success. In the first verse, Obie Trice talks about how he is still grinding and making music despite being chased by police lights. He focuses more on his craft and wants to create music that resonates with people instead of indulging in fame.
In Eminem's verse, he asserts that he has a unique presence and style of rapping that is not replicated by anyone else. He also talks about the negative criticism he sometimes receives despite his success. He also jokes about how he is the equivalent of what would happen if Bush would rap. At the end of the verse, he emphasizes his toughness and implies that he needs love too. The final verse sees 50 Cent talking about his love for weapons, money, and women while also calling out other celebrities for their questionable actions.
Overall, the lyrics to "Love Me" highlight how each artist in the music industry has their unique perspective on fame and success while also struggling with their personal demons.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't see me in the hood, it's cause I'm doing this man
I'm not visible in the neighborhood because I'm busy making music
Niggas, I'm still grinding (yeah), I still hearing those sirens
I'm still hustling, and I can hear the police sirens chasing me
I don't hear to meet a soul in this business, I'm here to eat, speak, until these ho's feel this
I'm not here to socialize, I'm here to make music and make an impact on the audience
I'm here to eat, speak, until these ho's feel this
I'm here to rap my verses confidently until the women in the audience are feeling it
I got Young Kobe homey, you gotta let go of Obie
I have potential in the music industry, and you can't obstruct my journey
It's forever, put that on the cheddar, man
I'll be in the music industry as long as I have money and success to keep me going
This is it my niggas, this what we boast about
This is what we dreamed of and worked hard for, and now we have achieved it
Now I'm here, so shut your motherfucking mouth, and show me love, bitch
Now that I have arrived in the music industry, respect me and appreciate my work
There's a certain mystique when I speak, that you notice
My style of rapping has a mysterious and captivating quality that people recognize
My noodle is cock-a-doodle, my clock's coo-coo
My mind is chaotic and unpredictable, but my timing is precise
It's no rumor, I'm numero uno, assume it, there's no more humor in it, you know
It's no secret that I'm the best in the game, so stop trying to compete with me
My buzz is crazy in the hood, they holla my name
I have a huge following in the neighborhood, people recognize me and admire my work
If it ain't about the flow, it's 'bout the stones and the chain
If people aren't talking about my music, they're focused on my jewelry and wealth
I used to listen to Lauryn Hill, and tap my feet
I used to enjoy the music of Lauryn Hill and find myself dancing to it
That nigga D'Angelo, he determined not to fail
D'Angelo is motivated to succeed in the music industry and won't let setbacks prevent him from achieving his dream
And Big Ben taught Charlie B 'More to deep throat (yea)
An explicit reference to sexual activity between two other people
I just want to love, for the rest of my life (I don't love you, bitch)
I want to find true love that doesn't involve superficial, meaningless relationships
I want to hold you in the morn, hold you thorough the night
I want a deep and meaningful relationship where I can hold my partner both morning and night
I ain't gon' front, I thought R. Kelly was the shit
I used to think R. Kelly was amazing
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, OBIE TRICE, MARSHALL B. III MATHERS, LUIS EDGARDO RESTO, STEVEN LEE KING
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