Nothin' But a 'G' Thang (Dr. Dre Cover)
The Escape Frame was formed in November of 2005 with two members, Dustin Ph… Read Full Bio ↴The Escape Frame was formed in November of 2005 with two members, Dustin Phillips and Chris Harvey. They found a house, moved in, and collectively assembled a studio with the persuit of one objective- to create beautiful music one could get lost in. With an open road of direction to take, bright and intricate music was arranged, layered by colorful vocal melodies and harmonies to compliment. As the songs were shaped to life, they realized the world needed to hear this wonderful creation. With the help of other great musicians they were able to form an entire band that captured the unique sound of their recording, started performing live, and attracted label attention immediately. By 2007, a contract was offered from Immortal Records. A record was recorded over five weeks throughout January and February of '07 at the Jackalope Studio in Montgomery, AL. The twelve song full length was engineered and recorded by Andy Jackson, singer of Hot Rod Circuit. Half of the record was mixed by Andy and the band at the studio, the rest by Tim O'heir (who has worked on many amazing records before from bands such as All American Rejects, Say Anything, and The Starting Line). The label quickly began promoting and exposing this original rock sound, bringing a considerable amount of attention to the band. Media plays, website hits, and the fan base quickly began to explode with the interest of those desiring to listen to this influencial indie/dance feeling the band artistically produced. A full length album was recorded over the course of five weeks, starting in the middle of January 2007, designed for a fall release of that year. However, before the record could make it to the shelves, the band signed with another label, End Sounds. The digital release date is set for July 8th 2008. The hard copy of the album will be found at the 2008 Vans'Warped Tour and will be released nationally in the Fall of 2008. The band is now proud to have added their current members to the lineup in the Spring of 2008, bringing new energy to the project. This one of a kind band has since been offered many new opportunities, giving them the essentials to express to the music scene this beautiful diversity known as The Escape Frame.

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Nothin' But a 'G' Thang
The Escape Frame Lyrics


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One, two, three and to the four
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are at the do'
Ready to make an entrance, so back on up
'Cause you know we 'bout had to rip this up

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang
But, back to the lecture at hand
Perfection is perfected, so I'm 'a let 'em understand
From a young G's perspective

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang

Well, I'm peepin', and I'm creepin', and I'm creep-in'
But I damn near got caught, 'cause my beeper kept beepin'
Now it's time for me to make my impression felt
So sit back, relax, and strap on your seat belt

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang

Fallin' back on that, with a hellified gangsta' lean
Gettin' funky on the mic like a' old batch o' collard greens
Showin' much flex when it's time to wreck a mic
Pimpin' ho's and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang

It's like this and like that and like this and uh (like this and like that and like this and)
It's like this and like that and like this and uh




Just chill, 'til the next episode
Just chill, 'til the next episode, 'til the next episode

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Escape Frame's song Nothin' But a 'G' Thang featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are focused on the two rappers as they showcase their talent as Gs, a slang term used to describe a gangster or someone who is cool and sophisticated. The song begins with the rappers introducing themselves and their intentions of making a loud entrance. The chorus "Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby" assures the listener that they are about to witness the rappers at their finest.


The lyrics go on to explain that their perfection is perfected, and they will let others understand it from a young G's perspective. As they continue to rap, the listener can visualize their experience in the gangster world with lines such as "Fallin' back on that, with a hellified gangsta' lean," and "Pimpin' ho's and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite." The song concludes by reminding the listener to chill until the next episode, which indicates that there will be more from these rappers in the future.


Overall, the lyrics of Nothin' But a 'G' Thang showcase the rappers' confidence in their abilities as gangster rappers and their pride in their lifestyle.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three and to the four
Starting with counting, it's the rapper's way of saying 'let's begin'


Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are at the do'
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are here and ready to perform


Ready to make an entrance, so back on up
They are confident and ready to make their grand entrance so everyone should make way


'Cause you know we 'bout had to rip this up
They are ready to perform and make a huge impact


Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
This song is nothing but a gangsta rap song


But, back to the lecture at hand
But to get back to the real topic of this song


Perfection is perfected, so I'm 'a let 'em understand
He's so good at rapping, and he wants everyone to know that


From a young G's perspective
He's rapping from the point of view of a young gangster


Well, I'm peepin', and I'm creepin', and I'm creep-in'
He's being sneaky and trying to avoid getting caught


But I damn near got caught, 'cause my beeper kept beepin'
He almost got caught because his beeper wouldn't stop beeping


Now it's time for me to make my impression felt
Now it's time for him to make his mark and show everyone what he's capable of


So sit back, relax, and strap on your seat belt
He's about to give everyone an unforgettable ride


Fallin' back on that, with a hellified gangsta' lean
He's relying on his tough and dangerous persona


Gettin' funky on the mic like a' old batch o' collard greens
He's getting funky and free-flowing on the mic, like a pot of soulful collard greens


Showin' much flex when it's time to wreck a mic
He's showing off his skills when it's time to rap


Pimpin' ho's and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite
He's boasting about his ability to make money and live a luxurious life, like the fictional character, Dolomite


It's like this and like that and like this and uh (like this and like that and like this and)
He's improvising, and quickly changing the rhythm of his words


Just chill, 'til the next episode
Take it easy, relax and wait for the next song


Just chill, 'til the next episode, 'til the next episode
Repeat of previous line




Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Calvin C. Broadus, William Thomas Polk, Leon Haywood

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@callmetheblackgoat

One, two, three and to the four
Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre are at the do'
Ready to make an entrance, so back on up
'Cause you know we 'bout had to rip this up

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't it nothin' but a G thang
But, back to the lecture at hand
Perfection is perfected, so I'm 'a let 'em understand
From a young G's perspective

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang

Well, I'm peepin', and I'm creepin', and I'm creep-in'
But I damn near got caught, 'cause my beeper kept beepin'
Now it's time for me to make my impression felt
So sit back, relax, and strap on your seat belt

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang

Fallin' back on that, with a hellified gangsta' lean
Gettin' funky on the mic like a' old batch o' collard greens
Showin' much flex when it's time to wreck a mic
Pimpin' ho's and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite

Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang
Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby
Ain't nothin' but a G thang

It's like this and like that and like this and uh (like this and like that and like this and)
It's like this and like that and like this and uh
Just chill, 'til the next episode
Just chill, 'til the next episode, 'til the next episode



All comments from YouTube:

@AlexFurry

I heard this once and now it's in my brain forever.

@nickdogg7320

I never thought I'd live to see the day that a rap cover such as this would be covered by someone who doesn't even sound like a punk band. I think this is a great cover.

@dckid571

This is actually pretty fire

@gabejohnson3522

I'm glad someone else appreciates it

@athena1504

I love both the original and this cover

@ChaseHub

It's funny because Escape the Frame isn't Punk, and Nothin' but a G thang isn't crunk, neither was their cover. lol.

@SWAGCHODE

so many turbovirgins jelly in the comments, this song owns lmao

@Biggerbadderbabes

Songs from this album are kinda hit and Miss, but this is Def in the HIT category

@Lord_Moulay

woow qu suka coveran is ini

@TheGreatToe

I'm supposed to buy this?

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