1) Tank (stylized as … Read Full Bio ↴There are mutliple artists with this name:
1) Tank (stylized as TANK) is the name of two British heavy metal bands, both of which stem from a band formed in 1980 by Algy Ward (ex-The Saints, ex-The Damned). The band's brand filthy metal was loved by both punk and metal fans. The original band is known as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. Tank was often compared to Motörhead as both bands were trios fronted by singing bassists, and played a loose, almost punk-styled metal music with often colourful lyrics. Lemmy, of Motörhead, helped them get their first record deal, and "Fast" Eddie Clarke was picked as producer for their debut album, "Filth Hounds of Hades". Heavily influenced by bands like Motörhead, they were a productive force of the NWOBHM movement, and are still making music in the 21st century. After legal and creative disputes, Algy Ward led one version of the group while guitarists Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans led the other (Tucker/Evans Tank).
2) Tank is the stage name of an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Durrell Babbs.
Tank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 1, 1976 and he was raised in Clinton, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Tank took an instant interest in singing and playing the piano, partially due to his alliance to religion — his cousin directed the church choir and helped the aspiring vocalist foster his singing talent from an early age. His stage name comes from his chiseled physique. A multi-sport athlete in high school, he had the opportunity to play college football. However, Tank decided to focus on music, and his talent eventually led him to an opportunity to sing background vocals for Ginuwine during one of Ginuwine's tours. Next, he found himself singing with Aaliyah and then Blackground Records founder Barry Hankerson, and his son (and company president) Jomo Hankerson took notice, offering Tank the opportunity to become a solo artist. In 2001, Tank realized his ambitions, seeing his debut album, Force of Nature, released to a national audience. This LP rendered the Top 10 R&B ballad, "Maybe I Deserve".
The next year, Tank released his second album, One Man. The single of the same name had chart success as well. He also co-produced the smash hit single "One Minute Man" by Missy Elliott in 2002.
Tank has also made a name for himself as a producer and writer, working with artists such as Dave Hollister, Marques Houston, Omarion, Jamie Foxx, Donell Jones, Monica among others. Along with The Underdogs, he has worked with many different artists over the years and was also a contributor to the score of the film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, in which he also had a cameo.
Tank sold what was to be the lead single to his 3rd album, "I Luv Dem Girls", to Marques Houston who renamed it "Strip Club" (this song appears on Marques Houston's 3rd solo album "Veteran"). Tank has recently worked on Kelly Rowland's second album Ms. Kelly on the tracks "The Show" (a duet with Tank himself) and "Ghetto" featuring Snoop Dogg. "Ghetto" is also set to be the album's second single.
Tank released his 3rd solo album entitled "Sex, Love & Pain" on May 15, 2007. The first single of this album is "Please Don't Go". Tank has also formed a group with Ginuwine and Tyrese named TGT. Their first single will be a remix of "Please Don't Go", with an international tour entitled "The Shirts Off Tour" and search for a fourth member to follow.
Tank, along with Tyrese, are set to perform in West Oakland at the Paramount Theater on November 2, 2007.
3) Tank Taiwanese (呂建中), is a talented singer composer. TANK was said to be the next big thing after David Tao, Lee Hom and Jay Chou for his talent in composing songs, singing and dancing. Before releasing his debut album, TANK was already well known through his composed songs for S.H.E. Besides that, he was also known through his songs, 三國戀 (Romance in the 3 Kingdom) and 給我你的愛 (Give Me Your Love) which both are the ending themes for two famous Taiwan drama series. TANK also is the spokesperson for computer game, "激戰" (GuildWars) and composed a song for the game.
Since then, "TANK" had became one of the most popular keyword among new artists to be searched in search engines.
While TANK was choosing songs to be fitted to his debut album, he had uploaded several songs and had set a poll on wretch.cc to be listened by his friends and let them vote for songs to be fitted in his new album. To his surprise, thousands of fans came to his blog to listen to his songs.
TANK's debut album, Fighting 生存之道 (Fighting, The Law of Living) is a fusion of Hip Hop, RnB, Rock and traditional Chinese music. The album has been on the Taiwan album sales chart (G-music chart) number 1 spot for 3 weeks beating Tank's own idol, A Mei, Guang Liang and Rainie Yang. He is now still charting in G-music chart and his album has sold over 100,000 copies in Taiwan to date.
4) Tank was also a project by the German producers Christopher von Deylen and Sören Schnakenberg. They produced 5 electronic music tracks and made a few remixes for other artists.
5) Tank is one of the many names under which Guy Blakeslee (Entrance) releases music.
6) Tank is a french melodic death metal band formed in 2007. They define their music as "tank metal". They only released a self-titled EP in 2007, featuring two songs : Tank and Brothers in Arms.
Line-Up:
Raf - Vocals
Symheris - Lead Guitar
Edd - Rhythm Guitar
Olivier - Bass
Reno - Drums
7) Tank is a South Korean rapper, and singer. He is best known for his song 159cm.
Interlude
Tank Lyrics
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I am the one they call the G, the R, the A, the P and
I didn't write this, it's coming off the top of the dome
So what you wanna do and whatcha wanna go home
And tell your mama that I'm one wit all the mad drama
Yes I was causing the movies on 1 East 25th Street
I crossover, honey dips knew it was Harlem wheat
I was flowing on the place to be
In the place to be wit my man Pete Rock and CL Smooth
Pass the bust a groove and the people begin to move
And get on the dancefloor
Got to move the funk you stinking little hores
And all the hoods and all the punks and all the suckers
Wit this shit I got stupid muthafukas
On my dick, what the fuk, I rock the mic so quick
Wit Adofo in the place to be
And my man Ross is right in back of me
Rob O, good to go
I've gots the F-L-O-W and that spells flow
Wit Chris Champ, oh what's up I'm bout to get amp
On top of the mic and I'm a set an exam -ple
Girls I pull, I got the honey dip, so what's up, my tank is full
Of sperm, I ready to bust a nut
What's up Pete Rock, come get on the cut
Rock to the beat, get wreck on the regular
Listen to me because I cause mass hysteria
Peace
Tank's song Interlude starts with a rap verse by a person called Grap who introduces himself. He starts by saying that he did not write what he's saying now, he's just freestyling it right off the top of his head (from the dome). He then goes on to ask the listeners what they want to do and if they want to go home. Grap tells the listeners to go back home and tell their mamas that he's a man who creates a lot of trouble.
Next, he talks about how he caused trouble at the movies and how women at the time knew that he was from Harlem. He claims that the place to be is where he is, and he is the best rapper around. He mentions the people he's with, including Pete Rock, whom he asks to pass the beat for the people to dance to. Grap addresses the audience as "stinking little who**s," "hoods," "punks," and "suckers," claiming he has stupid m**********s on his dick. He then goes on to mention the people who are with him, such as Adofo, Ross, and Rob O. He has the FLOW, which he spells out for listeners, and he's ready to set an exam-ple.
Grap also mentions Chris Champ and is about to "get amp" at the top of the mic. He mentions that he pulls girls, has honey dips, and his tank is full of sperm. He's ready to bust a nut, and he calls on Pete Rock to spice up the beat. Grap then rocks and gets wrecked on the regular while warning the listeners to listen up because he causes mass hysteria.
In conclusion, the lyrical content of Tank's song Interlude may not make sense to everyone, but it gives a glimpse of the culture of rap music in the 90s when freestyling was an essential aspect of the art. The lyrics show the pride of the people in the rap culture, as seen in the bragging by Grap about how good he is, the people he's with, and the fact that he's causing mass hysteria.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the one they call the G, the R, the A, the P and
I am GRAP.
I didn't write this, it's coming off the top of the dome
This is an improvisation.
So what you wanna do and whatcha wanna go home
What do you want to do, go home?
And tell your mama that I'm one wit all the mad drama
And tell your mom that I'm the one with all the drama.
Yes I was causing the movies on 1 East 25th Street
Yes, I caused trouble at that address.
I crossover, honey dips knew it was Harlem wheat
I crossed over to the other side and the ladies knew I was from Harlem.
I was flowing on the place to be
I was rapping at the hot spot.
Is being the capital rapper, the G-R-A-P
I'm the best rapper, GRAP.
In the place to be wit my man Pete Rock and CL Smooth
I'm with my friends Pete Rock and CL Smooth.
Pass the bust a groove and the people begin to move
Play some music and people start dancing.
And get on the dancefloor
People start dancing.
Got to move the funk you stinking little hores
Dance to the music.
And all the hoods and all the punks and all the suckers
Everyone is dancing.
Wit this shit I got stupid muthafukas
My music attracts some idiots.
On my dick, what the fuk, I rock the mic so quick
People are obsessed with me because I'm a great rapper.
Wit Adofo in the place to be
Adofo is here too.
And my man Ross is right in back of me
Ross is standing behind me.
Rob O, good to go
Rob O is ready to go.
I've gots the F-L-O-W and that spells flow
I'm a really good rapper, I have flow.
Wit Chris Champ, oh what's up I'm bout to get amp
Chris Champ is here, I'm about to get excited.
On top of the mic and I'm a set an exam -ple
I'm going to set an example of how to rap.
Girls I pull, I got the honey dip, so what's up, my tank is full
I'm popular with the ladies.
Of sperm, I ready to bust a nut
I'm ready to ejaculate.
What's up Pete Rock, come get on the cut
Pete Rock, let's perform together.
Rock to the beat, get wreck on the regular
Let's rock to the beat.
Listen to me because I cause mass hysteria
People really like my music.
Peace
Goodbye.
Contributed by Connor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.