He began his professional rapping career working with DJ Quik, with Quik serving as the producer on his debut album, Street Gospel. Released in 1997, it fell short of commercial expectations, but was praised by many underground rap fans in California, and is seen as a "street classic" by many of them. The DJ Quik production on this album was considered to be refreshing compared to the stereotypical West Coast G-Funk sound that had dominated most of the early 90's, as he incorporated elements of jazz, funk, rhythm and blues, and even rock and roll to create instrumentals that caught the ears of many listeners.
Game
Suga Free Lyrics
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To full up in the row i was just a nigga i was whippin on the stove
Since ten years old i was kicking in the dough my nigga in the prison
He told me some niggas stole most niggas ain't silent its just some
Niggas phone we flooded the petits the streets and built stoves we
Running with the techs and cliques to feel cold they sent him to the
Powerful pals my dawg gone they searching up the whip and i hope that
They don′t find a phone i call my pound partners and they told me
Benjamin's are run it up know you want me
For money baby you leaving just beg me to go??
They call me le bird young nigga put your wing up depression got a
Nigga dropin Xannies in the lean cup we mud Brothers these bitches
Can't come between us i just run up the sack niggas always tryna know
What I′m on i pull up in a white no location give my dog the phone my
Nigga in the prison he told me some niggas stole most niggas ain′t
Silent its just some niggas phone we flooded the petits the streets
And built stoves we running with the techs and cliques to feel cold
They sent him to the powerful pals my dawg gone they searching up the
Whip and i hope that don't find a phone i call my pound partners and
They told me slime gone smoking that gelato got me different time on
Runnin up dey hunnids on me and my niggas don′t count on a deal see
Me in the streets you preach just know that i keep me a steel lot of
Niggas hatin tryna get my bitch to use me talking bout that nigga my
Nigga just throwin 2 piece hop up in
The audi gotta get that bag today???
I don't want no cake i do the raise
In "Game," Suga Free reflects on his life and experiences in the streets, and how he has hustled since he was ten years old. He talks about how he can't stop until he has made enough money to fill up his duffel bag, and how his whole life has been devoted to making money. He details how he and his friends flooded the streets and built stoves, running with the techs and cliques to feel cold. His friend is now in prison, and Suga Free hopes they don't find any incriminating evidence when they search his car. He calls his pound partners and learns that his friend is smoking gelato, and they discuss getting money and staying ahead of the game.
Throughout the song, Suga Free talks about how he and his friends are constantly hustling and working to make money in the streets. He references depression and addiction to Xanax and lean, suggesting that his lifestyle may not be easy or glamorous, but it's what he knows. He ends the song by reaffirming his dedication to the game and his resistance to anyone who would try to take him down.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I can′t stop until that duffel unfold cause your whole life just
I won't stop hustling until I have enough money to secure my future.
To full up in the row i was just a nigga i was whippin on the stove
I used to cook crack on a stove and struggle to make ends meet.
Since ten years old i was kicking in the dough my nigga in the prison
I've been in the game since I was a kid, and my friend is now locked up.
He told me some niggas stole most niggas ain't silent its just some
My friend warned me that thieves are all around us and some snitch when caught.
Niggas phone we flooded the petits the streets and built stoves we
We flooded the streets with work and built stashes and cook spots.
Running with the techs and cliques to feel cold they sent him to the
We run with guns and crews to stay safe, but my friend got locked up.
Powerful pals my dawg gone they searching up the whip and i hope that
My friend got sent to a high-security prison, and I hope they don't find anything incriminating in his car.
They don′t find a phone i call my pound partners and they told me
I called my crew to make sure no one left a phone in the car that could be traced back to us.
Slime gone smoking that gelato got me different time on i said the
My friend is gone but I'm still hustling, smoking weed to stay focused.
Benjamin's are run it up know you want me For money baby you leaving just beg me to go??
I know you're only with me for money, but you're still begging me to stay.
They call me le bird young nigga put your wing up depression got a
They call me 'Le Bird' because I'm always soaring high, but depression still troubles me.
Nigga dropin Xannies in the lean cup we mud Brothers these bitches Can't come between us
My friend is addicted to Xanax and lean, but we're still close like family, and women can't cause issues between us.
I just run up the sack niggas always tryna know What I′m on
I'm focused on the hustle and making money, and others are always curious about my moves.
I pull up in a white no location give my dog the phone my Nigga in the prison
I arrive at our meet-up spot in an inconspicuous car and hand my friend the phone to stay connected.
He told me some niggas stole most niggas ain't Silent its just some niggas phone we flooded the petits the streets
My friend warned me about thieves who steal but not everyone stays quiet and won't snitch. We also kept the streets flooded with product.
And built stoves we running with the techs and cliques to feel cold they sent him to the powerful pals my dawg gone
We built more spots to cook drugs and ran with dangerous weapons and groups to protect ourselves, but eventually, my friend was caught and sent to a high-security prison.
They searching up the whip and i hope that don't find a phone i call my pound partners and they told me slime gone
I hope that the authorities don't find any evidence in my car, but I called my crew to make sure everything was safe.
Smoking that gelato got me different time on runnin up dey hunnids on me and my Niggas don′t count on a deal
Smoking weed helps me focus and work harder, and my crew hustles with me, so we don't need to rely on anyone else's deals.
See Me in the streets you preach just know that i keep me a steel lot of Niggas hatin tryna get my bitch to use me
I always carry a gun for protection, and some people are jealous and try to turn my woman against me.
Talking bout that nigga my Nigga just throwin 2 piece hop up in The audi gotta get that bag today???
People talk about my friends and try to start fights, but I focus on making money and hopping in my Audi to get to work.
I don't want no cake i do the raise
I don't want to celebrate and get comfortable with what I have. I keep working hard to keep raising my money and success.
Writer(s): Calvin Broadus, Jesse Labelle, Jamie Appleby, Alyssa Reid, Jason Quenneville
Contributed by Kaitlyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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he never lost it
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Song starts at 2:00
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