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1) rapper
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1. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979 in Compton, California, United States), better known by his stage name Game, formerly known as The Game, is an American Grammy Award winning gangsta rapper signed to Aftermath Entertainment through his own label Black Wall Street Records, with which he founded with his half brother Big Fase 100. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then he has released several other critically acclaimed albums, 2006's Doctor's Advocate and 2008's LAX. The RED Album was released August 23, 2011. All of his four albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 100, and he is widely considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts.
Studying various influential rap albums, Game developed a strategy to become a rapper himself and with help from Big Fase, they founded The Black Wall Street Records. The label originally featured such artists as Glasses Malone, Vita, and Nu Jerzey Devil, along with Game himself. His stage name was coined by his grandmother. Game first gained prominence when he attended a hip-hop summit hosted by Russell Simmons and Louis Farrakhan, releasing his first mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 1 in 2002, followed by a record deal with the independent label, Get Low Recordz owned by JT the Bigga Figga. Originally Sean Combs of Bad Boy Records was going to sign him to his label, but Game's mixtape found the attention of famed producer Dr. Dre, who signed him to Aftermath Entertainment in 2003. In October 2004, he released his first album Untold Story through Get Low Recordz, which sold over 82,000 copies within its first three months. The album featured artists like Sean T, Young Noble (of the Outlawz), and JT the Bigga Figga. Game also appeared on various mixtapes hosted by DJ's such as DJ Kayslay, DJ Whoo Kid, and DJ Clue. Game also released a second mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 2 through his own record label and appeared on the video game NBA Live 2004 on a song produced by Fredwreck called "Can't Stop Me". On January 24th, 2011, he released a mixtape entitled, "Purp & Patron."
2. A British 60s Band formed by Terry Spencer in 1965. Head guitar: Terry Spencer Bass guitar: Allan Janaway Drums: Terry Goodsell Vocals: Tony Bird Their biggest success was their first single PlayGonna Get Me Someone from 1966. They attracted attention in 1967 with their recording of The Addicted Man which was concerned with drug-taking. The single should not be released.
3. A French new wave band from the 80’s coming from the suburbs of Paris. It’s line up was : Marc Dimitri (Vocals), Hervé Lorthioir (guitar), Patrick Larrieu (guitar), Jacques-Laurent Lardaud (bass), Fredéric Rottier (Drums), Dominique Cointre (keyboards), Claire (ch). Musically it sounded similar to bands like the Sisters of Mercy or Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. They released one single “Walk Away” on EMI France (1988) and an album titled "Under The White Bible Law" (1989).
Bang
The Game Lyrics
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If you in the club with ice on, we takin' off
(I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off)
(What?)
(Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on)
Gettin' my bang on, red strings on
Luis Vuitton kicks, Luis Vuitton frames on
You know who I am bitch, I'm Mr. Westside
(This West West or nothin' - get your pistols, get your flag)
(Gangstas we love to sag, we cock it back and blast)
(Like booyaka-booyaka, we lay the party down)
(G-G-Game, Dogg Pound)
Everybody get down
"Look nigga... I nurture and breed"
"I ain't never gave a fuck about a bitches needs"
"And bitch niggas try to invade our town"
"I'mma lay 'em down, spray the 'K and get out"
Say goodbye to the '6-4, hello to the '6-trey
He ain't never seen hydraulics, look at his bitch face
Up, down - now watch my shit scrape
Daz call Snoop, I'mma Crip Walk to get Dre
And Blood Bounce back, heat on the track
Dribble rock like Wade and bounce like Shaq
Throw a O in the pot and watch it bounce right back
Like that (like that?) like that
(You got them funny ass colors on, take it off)
If you in the club with ice on, we takin' off
(I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off)
(What?)
(Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on)
(We street connected, respected, I gets pathetic)
(When I did it I must've meant it, so nigga go and rep it)
(Lil' homies around her constantly on smash mode)
(Lil' niggas with pistols that blowin' out your asshole)
(Bang how we give it, the culture that we live in)
(Fresh out the hospital or fresh out the prison)
(Real niggas for life, the roots of the G tree
N.W.A., Dr. D-R-E)
We not S-T-A-R's, we don't put stars in our shoes
Bitch we put the whole car on the shoes
You don't wanna see my car on the news
I'll "Set It Off" like Queen Latifah, red beam on the nina
"Bang out, chipping in traffic, dipping the classic"
"Dipping to classics, whooping that ass"
"It's hood niggas ready to get it, your bitch can get it"
"Cause I know she'll suck a dick in less than a minute"
"Cuz, I'mma have to show him where the house at"
"Two milli Macs, semi-automatic situational attack"
"In the back with a sack, Cadillac all black"
"Like this and like that"
"Bang, broken like glass and plastic"
"Bang out on him with the mask and plastic"
"We got access to massive plastiques"
"Purchased last week, D.P.G.C"
"Bang"
(You got them funny ass colors on, take it off)
If you in the club with ice on, we takin' off
(I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off)
(What?)
(Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on)
Here come them outta town niggas, what up Blood?
(What up cuz? They don't even know what 2Pac first album was)
Should I tell 'em Blood? (Nah, fuck 'em loc)
Me and Kurupt three-wheelin' on the hundred spokes
(Dash, brake, bounce and scrape)
Run up on the '6-4, see the AK's
(Bang) like Eazy, (Bang) like Dre
(Bang) like Snoop, (Bang) in L.A
(Bang) like Crips and Bloods
From now on, wear a Bathing Ape hoodie get stripped in the club
Like a bitch in the club, watch him strip in the club
You like ice creams? Get a banana split in the club
No jewelry, you can't wear shit in the club
And that go for every nigga and bitch in the club
So you better take it off 'fore you get in the club
Game and Dogg Pound along side sittin' on dubs
Remember that
(You got them funny ass colors on, take it off)
If you in the club with ice on, we takin' off
(I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off)
(What?)
(Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on)
The lyrics of The Game's "Bang" are a complex depiction of gang culture and power dynamics on the streets of Los Angeles. The opening lines, "You got them funny ass colors on, take it off / If you in the club with ice on, we takin' off / (I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off) / (What?) / (Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on)" set the stage for a song about challenging authenticity and staking one's own claim to gangsterism. The repeated refrain to "shake it off" or face violent consequences underscores the perceived importance of a tough reputation.
Throughout the song, The Game references his affiliation with the Westside and his status as a gang leader. The line "You know who I am bitch, I'm Mr. Westside" asserts his dominance, while later lyrics such as "Lil' homies around her constantly on smash mode / Lil' niggas with pistols that blowin' out your asshole" emphasize the danger and violence inherent in gang culture. The chorus, with its repeated insistence on taking off "funny ass colors" and ice, highlights the importance of presenting oneself properly within the gang scene.
Overall, "Bang" is a provocative and gritty song that provides insight into the harsh realities of gang life. The Game's lyrics are raw and unapologetic, invoking a powerful sense of both fear and respect for the gang leaders and members who inhabit this world.
Line by Line Meaning
You got them funny ass colors on, take it off
Don't wear those colors if you're not a member of the gang
If you in the club with ice on, we takin' off
If you're wearing jewelry, we'll take it from you
I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off
Don't act tough if you're not ready to back it up
Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on
Either calm down or face consequences
Gettin' my bang on, red strings on
Representing the gang with the red strings
Luis Vuitton kicks, Luis Vuitton frames on
Wearing Louis Vuitton shoes and glasses
Luis Vuitton belt holding the fo'-five
Using a Louis Vuitton belt to hold the gun
You know who I am bitch, I'm Mr. Westside
I'm a respected gang member from the Westside
This West West or nothin' - get your pistols, get your flag
You're either with us or against us, so choose your side
Gangstas we love to sag, we cock it back and blast
Gang members enjoy the fashion of wearing saggy pants while holding a gun and shooting
Like booyaka-booyaka, we lay the party down
We're having a good time and making music
G-G-Game, Dogg Pound
Referring to the artists who made this song
Everybody get down
Dance to the music and have a good time
Look nigga... I nurture and breed
I'm dedicated to the gang and its operations
I ain't never gave a fuck about a bitches needs
I don't care about women's needs or opinions
And bitch niggas try to invade our town
We'll defend our territory from any rival gangs or disrespectful people
I'mma lay 'em down, spray the 'K and get out
I'll shoot at the enemies and run away
Say goodbye to the '6-4, hello to the '6-trey
Switching from a 1964 Chevrolet to a 1963 Chevrolet Impala
He ain't never seen hydraulics, look at his bitch face
We're showing off our modified car to impress others
Up, down - now watch my shit scrape
Demonstrating how the car's hydraulics work
Daz call Snoop, I'mma Crip Walk to get Dre
Calling Snoop for assistance and performing a Crip Walk to meet up with Dr. Dre
And Blood Bounce back, heat on the track
A member of the Blood gang is coming back with a gun on his way to confront the competition
Dribble rock like Wade and bounce like Shaq
Handling and dealing drugs similar to basketball playing
Throw a O in the pot and watch it bounce right back
Flipping money in drug deals to multiply wealth exponentially
We street connected, respected, I gets pathetic
Being well-connected and respected among fellow gang members
When I did it I must've meant it, so nigga go and rep it
Everything I did was intentional and I stand by my actions, so represent the gang proudly
Lil' homies around her constantly on smash mode
Young gang members are always on high alert and violent
Lil' niggas with pistols that blowin' out your asshole
Young gang members are carrying guns and willing to shoot anyone
Bang how we give it, the culture that we live in
This is how we express ourselves and our environment as gang members through violence
Fresh out the hospital or fresh out the prison
Gang members and their associates have been in and out of hospitals or jails
Real niggas for life, the roots of the G tree N.W.A., Dr. D-R-E
The gang members are real for life and part of the foundation of gang culture, represented by popular rap groups
We not S-T-A-R's, we don't put stars in our shoes
We are not celebrities and have no stars on our shoes
Bitch we put the whole car on the shoes
We're wearing shoes that are so expensive that they cost more than a car
You don't wanna see my car on the news
If my car is on the news, it's probably because I'm in trouble with the law
I'll Set It Off like Queen Latifah, red beam on the nina
I'll start something big and dangerous like in the movie 'Set It Off,' with a gun equipped with a laser sight
Bang out, chipping in traffic, dipping the classic
Drive dangerously and aggressively in traffic while showing off the car
Dipping to classics, whooping that ass
Driving a classic car while enjoying some good music and being tough
It's hood niggas ready to get it, your bitch can get it
The gang is ready to fight and confront anyone who disrespects them, even if it means going after someone's woman
Cause I know she'll suck a dick in less than a minute
Women are willing to have sex with gang members easily
Cuz, I'mma have to show him where the house at
I'll have to teach someone a lesson and show them where they live
Two milli Macs, semi-automatic situational attack
Two million dollar machine guns, used in specific situations as a form of attack
In the back with a sack, Cadillac all black
In the back of the car with a bag full of drugs, riding in a black Cadillac
Like this and like that
Doing whatever we want and being unpredictable
Bang, broken like glass and plastic
The sound of violence is like breaking glass and plastic
Bang out on him with the mask and plastic
Committing violence while wearing a mask and gloves to hide identity
We got access to massive plastiques
The gang has access to large amounts of explosives
Purchased last week, D.P.G.C
The explosives were purchased recently and the initials refer to the rap group 'Tha Dogg Pound'
Here come them outta town niggas, what up Blood?
Out-of-town gang members are approaching, and we're greeting them informally
What up cuz? They don't even know what 2Pac first album was
Calling the other gang members 'cuz' and belittling them for not knowing Tupac's debut album
Should I tell 'em Blood? Nah, fuck 'em loc
Deciding to withhold information from the other gang members and not associate with them
Me and Kurupt three-wheelin' on the hundred spokes
Riding with another gang member on a tricycle with 100 spoke rims
Dash, brake, bounce and scrape
Performing tricks with the tricycle, including abruptly stopping, bouncing, and scraping the wheel
Run up on the '6-4, see the AK's Bang like Eazy, Bang like Dre
Attacking someone driving a 1964 Chevrolet Impala with an AK-47, inspired by rappers Eazy-E and Dr. Dre
Bang like Snoop, Bang in L.A
Committing violence similar to rapper Snoop Dogg, in the city of Los Angeles
Bang like Crips and Bloods
Engaging in the type of violence typically associated with the Crip and Blood gangs
From now on, wear a Bathing Ape hoodie get stripped in the club
If you wear a Bathing Ape hoodie, which is a brand known for being popular among rival gangs, you'll get robbed in the club
Like a bitch in the club, watch him strip in the club
Like a woman in the club, he'll be humiliated and stripped of his possessions in public
You like ice creams? Get a banana split in the club
If you have expensive shoes, the gang will take them from you, similar to splitting open a banana
No jewelry, you can't wear shit in the club
The gang doesn't tolerate outsiders wearing expensive jewelry
And that go for every nigga and bitch in the club
No exceptions, everyone is subjected to the gang's rules in the club
So you better take it off 'fore you get in the club
Remove anything you don't want to lose before entering the club
Game and Dogg Pound along side sittin' on dubs
The Game and the rap group Dogg Pound are hanging out together in modified cars
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAYCEON TAYLOR, DELMAR ARNAUD, RICARDO BROWN, DAVID DREW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@josephyoungblood5811
"Bang"
(feat. Daz, Kurupt)
[Chorus]
[K:] You got them funny ass colors on, take it off
[G:] If you in the club with ice on we takin' off
[D:] I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off
[K:] What?
[D:] Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on
[The Game]
Gettin' my bang on, red strings on
Luis Vuitton kicks, Luis Vuitton frames on
Luis Vuitton belt holdin' the fo'-five
You know who I am bitch, I'm Mr. Westside
[Daz]
This West West or nothin' - get your pistols, get your flag
Gangstas we love to sag, we cock it back and blast
Like booyaka-booyaka, we lay the party down
G-G-Game, Dogg Pound
[The Game]
Everybody get down
[Kurupt]
Look nigga... I nurture and breed
I ain't never gave a fuck about a bitches needs
And bitch niggaz try to invade our town
I'ma lay 'em down, spray the 'K and get out
[The Game]
Say goodbye to the '6-4, hello to the '6-trey
He ain't never seen hydraulics, look at his bitch face
Up, down - now watch my shit scrape
Daz call Snoop, I'ma Crip Walk to get Dre
and Blood Bounce back, heat on the track
Dribble rock like Wade and bounce like Shaq
Throw a O in the pot and watch it bounce right back
Like that (like that?) like that
[Chorus]
[K:] You got them funny ass colors on, take it off
[G:] If you in the club with ice on we takin' off
[D:] I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off
[K:] What?
[D:] Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on
[Daz]
We street connected, respected, I gets pathetic
When I did it I must admit it, so nigga go and rep it
Lil' homies around her constantly on smash mode
Lil' niggaz with pistols that blowin' out your asshole
Bang how we give it, the culture that we live in
Fresh out the hospital or fresh out the prison
Real niggaz for life, the roots of the G tree
N.W.A., Dr. D-R-E
[The Game]
We not S-T-A-R's, we don't put stars in our shoes
Bitch we put the whole car on the shoes
You don't wanna see my car on the news
I'll "Set It Off" like Queen Latifah, red beam on the nina
[Kurupt]
Bang out, chippin' in traffic, dippin' the classic
Dippin' to classics, whoopin' that ass
It's hood niggaz ready to get it, your bitch can get it
Cause I know she'll suck a dick in less than a minute
Cuz, I'ma have to show him where the house at
Two milli macks, semi-automatic situational attack
In the back with a sack, Cadillac all black
Like this and like that
Bang, broken like glass and plastic
Bang out on him with the mask and plastic
We got access to massive plastiques
Purchased last week, D.P.G.C.
Bang
[Chorus]
[K:] You got them funny ass colors on, take it off
[G:] If you in the club with ice on we takin' off
[D:] I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off
[K:] What?
[D:] Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on
[The Game (Kurupt)]
Here come them outta town niggaz, what up Blood?
(What up cuz? They don't even know what 2Pac first album was)
Should I tell 'em Blood? (Nah, fuck 'em loc)
Me and Kurupt three-wheelin' on the hundred spokes
(Dash, brake, bounce and scrape)
Run up on the '6-4, see the AK's
(Bang) like Eazy, (Bang) like Dre
(Bang) like Snoop, (Bang) in L.A.
(Bang) like Crips and Bloods
From now on, wear a Bathing Ape hoodie get stripped in the club
Like a bitch in the club, watch him strip in the club
You like ice creams? Get a banana split in the club
No jewelry, you can't wear shit in the club
And that go for every nigga and bitch in the club
So you better take it off 'fore you get in the club
Game and Dogg Pound along side sittin' on dubs
Remember that
[Chorus]
[K:] You got them funny ass colors on, take it off
[G:] If you in the club with ice on we takin' off
[D:] I thought you was a gangsta nigga, you better shake it off
[K:] What?
[D:] Sh-Sh-Shake it off, or get banged on
@Trayway17
Only real game fans would know of this 🔥
@badsolja1
💯 %
@lakush2294
I feel 16 all over again... I'm 32 now 🤣
@Averywood_
Yessir
@jessemedina5489
Probably the most underrated song on the album 🔥
@taffygore6285
No one can tell me nothing ! This is one of the best gangsta rap albums of all times ! Game went straight west coast straight up and down , while under a lot of pressure . A lot of slept on pure west coast Gangsta rap classics such as this one , remedy and too much ft Nate Dogg . Come on man ! 🔥🔥🔥
@DuckDodgers345
This is his best album imo better than the documentary.
He proved that he didn't need 50 to carry him.
@ezioassassain
@Marty Mcfly i agree with you too i say that all the time
@dorababyboy
1:22 the producer did the damn thang! I love that part!
@rednax1774
The most underrated song ever