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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).
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California sunshine, in the summer time
California sunshine, in the summer time
California sunshine, in the summer time
California sunshine, in the summer time
Last year, Jazze Phe got stuck up inside the grand Lux,
Most recent was 50 in Angola, that's what's up,
Under the California sun, impalas and big trucks,
They say Suge got knocked out, but don't play that nigga cheap,
Cause you're body might wash up by the courts at Venice Beach,
Ain't shit sweet but my Swisher, ain't shit buzzin' but my liquor,
Cali chickens got to the 80's strip and come back a little thicker,
With more ass then Delicious, that's my flavor of love,
We make it rain like Rain-man, when he play with the glove,
I'm the king to you pawn niggas, punisher, spawn, niggas,
Playin' in green, Paul Pierce to you Lebron niggas,
We them barbecue, front and back lawn niggas,
Summer Jam, throw your ass offstage Akon niggas,
We drink Kool-Aid with the ice on your arm nigga,
Take that Champion hoody off in the California sunshine
[Chorus]
I'm in my drop top Phantom, down Wilshire boulevard,
We can't find Biggies killers so we gave Diddy a star,
And I'm by far, Hollywood boulevard,
But I'm from a boulevard that taught yall to shoot out of moving cars,
Remember, New Jersey driver's like a East Coast menace,
And Belly was like the sequel without O-Dogg in it,
Give me a New York minute,
To show you Cali got more dead bodies then the Yankees got New York pennants,
Cause we Dodgers and Impalas with the windows tinted,
I duck shots where Venus and Sarena used to play tennis,
And they never came back, like throwin' a boomerang flat,
See me, I'm posted like a Cincinnati pitcher in the same hat,
It's like a scene from a movie, when the screen fade black,
Niggas roll up on you, Now you stuck in that Harold and Cane trap,
If you slippin' in Hollywood, and you get your chain snatched,
I know some niggas that know some niggas, I'll get your chain back.
[Chorus]
Niggas already know who had the marijuana first,
We birthed haze and sour diesel, I was there when the water burst,
Hell nah we don't surf, We half way go to church,
Tell you the truth, shit, right now I'm in the fuckin' hearse,
And it ain't my night to get buried in the dirt
But it is your day to get buried by a verse,
It'll be another ten years before you see an MC Ren here,
Where he been, I been there, that Lambo, I'm in there,
Hotter then the beginning of my career with 50, Dre and Em there,
Top off the Murcialago like Victoria's Secret swim swear,
So listen, I'm so sincere, bout to work out like gym wear,
Murder MTV's top ten, and tat my face with 10 tears,
That's 10 funerals, 10 caskets,
10 3-piece Ralph Lauren suits, 10 motorbikes stopping traffic,
And 10 reasons why I got California hotter than acid,
Don't you ever, ever leave me out of the top 10 you fuckin' bastards
Blow
[Chorus]
The Game Feat. Bilal's song Cali Sunshine is a celebration of California and its sunshine, particularly in the summertime. The song is a tribute to the state, and the lyrics reflect different aspects of Cali life, such as music, sports, celebrity culture, and crime. The chorus repeats the phrase "California sunshine, in the summer time" four times, creating a feel-good and catchy vibe. The first verse refers to some recent events in the state, such as Jazze Phe getting stuck up inside the grand Lux and 50 getting locked up in Angola. The verse also talks about the danger of playing cheap with Suge, as his retaliation can be harsh. The lyrics also mention the attractiveness of Cali chicks, comparing them to Delicious from Flavor of Love. The second verse opens with the Game referencing his luxury car, a drop-top Phantom, driving down Wilshire Boulevard. The verse also mentions the rivalry between New Jersey and Los Angeles' street gangs and references the film Belly. The lyrics are also a tribute to California's marijuana, which the Game claims his home state birthed Haze and Sour Diesel. Finally, the last verse is a declaration of the Game's skills as a rapper and his determination to be in people's top ten list.
Line by Line Meaning
California sunshine, in the summer time
The enjoyable warmth of the sun in California, especially during the summertime.
California sunshine, in the summer time
Continuing to refer to the warmth of the Californian sun during the summer season.
California sunshine, in the summer time
Continuing to highlight the delightfulness of the Californian sun during the summer.
California sunshine, in the summer time
Reiterating the previous lines, again referring to how nice the California sun is in summer.
Last year, Jazze Phe got stuck up inside the grand Lux,
A year ago, Jazze Phe was robbed in the Grand Lux upscale establishment.
Most recent was 50 in Angola, that's what's up,
Recently, 50 Cent was incarcerated in Angola State Prison.
Any rapper could touched, any bitch could get fucked,
Rappers and women are both vulnerable to trouble and danger in California.
Under the California sun, impalas and big trucks,
Cars like Impalas and big trucks are commonly seen in California under the sun.
They say Suge got knocked out, but don't play that nigga cheap,
There are rumors that Suge was knocked out, but don't underestimate him.
Cause you're body might wash up by the courts at Venice Beach,
If you cross Suge or mess with him, you might end up dead and washed up on the shore of Venice Beach.
Ain't shit sweet but my Swisher, ain't shit buzzin' but my liquor,
Life isn't easy, but the only things that make it better are smokes from a Swisher and liquor.
Cali chickens got to the 80's strip and come back a little thicker,
Girls from California go to 80s strip clubs and return with more voluptuous figures.
With more ass than Delicious, that's my flavor of love,
Girls come back with curvier bodies similar to Delicious from Flavor of Love.
We make it rain like Rain-man, when he play with the glove,
We spend a lot of money, as much as Rain-man spent when he played with his gloves in the movie.
I'm the king to you pawn niggas, punisher, spawn, niggas,
I'm the king and you are just pawns, don't mess with me, or I'll punish or spawn you.
Playin' in green, Paul Pierce to you Lebron niggas,
I play basketball in green like Paul Pierce, unlike LeBron James fans.
We them barbecue, front and back lawn niggas,
We are barbecue fans and people who enjoy their time on the front and back lawns.
Summer Jam, throw your ass offstage Akon niggas,
At Summer Jam, we will throw Akon fans offstage if they cause trouble.
We drink Kool-Aid with the ice on your arm nigga,
We drink Kool-Aid with the ice in our jewelry on our arms.
Take that Champion hoody off in the California sunshine
Remove your Champion hoodie or jacket under the hot, Californian sun.
I'm in my drop-top Phantom, down Wilshire boulevard,
I'm driving my Phantom convertible on Wilshire Boulevard.
We can't find Biggies killers so we gave Diddy a star,
We haven't found the people who killed Biggie Smalls, so we gave Sean 'Diddy' Combs a star on the Walk of Fame.
And I'm by far, Hollywood boulevard,
I'm very far away from Hollywood Boulevard.
But I'm from a boulevard that taught y'all to shoot out of moving cars,
I'm from a place where people are trained to shoot firearms from vehicles that are in motion.
Remember, New Jersey driver's like an East Coast menace,
Drivers from New Jersey are dangerous like a menace on the East Coast.
And Belly was like the sequel without O-Dogg in it,
The movie Belly had no O-Dogg in it, which was like not having a sequel.
Give me a New York minute,
Give me a very short amount of time to prove something.
To show you Cali got more dead bodies than the Yankees got New York pennants,
I need only a little time to show you that California has more dead people than the Yankees have won pennants in New York.
Cause we Dodgers and Impalas with the windows tinted,
We drive Dodgers and Impalas with tinted windows.
I duck shots where Venus and Serena used to play tennis,
I dodge bullets where Venus and Serena Williams used to play tennis.
And they never came back, like throwin' a boomerang flat,
They never returned, similar to throwing a boomerang without it coming back.
See me, I'm posted like a Cincinnati pitcher in the same hat,
I'm chilling with the same style hat as a Cincinnati pitcher.
It's like a scene from a movie, when the screen fade black,
It's comparable to a movie when a screen fades to black.
Niggas roll up on you, Now you stuck in that Harold and Cane trap,
Suddenly people walk up to you, and now you're caught in the trap of Harold and Cane who are known for violent activity.
If you slippin' in Hollywood, and you get your chain snatched,
If you're not being careful in Hollywood and someone steals your jewelry.
I know some niggas that know some niggas, I'll get your chain back.
I know people who know people who can get your jewelry back.
Niggas already know who had the marijuana first,
People already know who had the marijuana first.
We birthed haze and sour diesel, I was there when the water burst,
We created strains such as haze and sour diesel, and I was around when the market for cannabis started growing.
Hell nah we don't surf, We halfway go to church,
We don't surf, but we partially attend religious services.
Tell you the truth, shit, right now I'm in the fuckin' hearse,
Honestly, I'm currently in a hearse.
And it ain't my night to get buried in the dirt,
It's not the night that I'm supposed to be buried in the ground.
But it is your day to get buried by a verse,
It's your day to be defeated by my rap verse.
It'll be another ten years before you see an MC Ren here,
It'll be a long time before MC Ren returns here.
Where he been, I been there, that Lambo, I'm in there,
Where he's been, I've been there previously, and I'm driving a Lamborghini now.
Hotter than the beginning of my career with 50, Dre and Em there,
I'm currently as popular as I was when I began my career alongside 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Eminem.
Top off the Murcialago like Victoria's Secret swim swear,
The roof of my Murcialago is down, just like a Victoria's Secret swimsuit.
So listen, I'm so sincere, bout to work out like gym wear,
Please listen to me; I'm very genuine. I'm going to work out like I'm wearing gym clothes.
Murder MTV's top ten, and tat my face with 10 tears,
I'm going to kill MTV's top ten and tattoo my face with ten tears.
That's 10 funerals, 10 caskets,
There will be ten funerals and ten caskets.
10 3-piece Ralph Lauren suits, 10 motorbikes stopping traffic,
Ten 3-piece Ralph Lauren suits and ten motorcycles causing traffic.
And 10 reasons why I got California hotter than acid,
I have ten reasons why California is more popular and in-demand than acid.
Don't you ever, ever leave me out of the top 10 you fuckin' bastards
Never forget me and always include me in the top 10, you bastard.
Blow
End of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONALD BANKS, TONY GREEN, DOMINICK LAMB, BILAL OLIVER, JAYCEON TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sirnickzalot1262
My sophomore year I was walking to school, found what looked like a blank CD laying in the road. I picked it up and put it in my bag. When I got home I played it and it was a copy of this album. Was a great find that I'll never forget
@ndm19891268
Who knows it could have the very first copy
@Mike-ky6jc
@Nestor Martinez 🤣
Probably some limewire shit
Game was really on top of the underground after 300 bars and runnin
@isaiahsosa2607
that's dope
@ShadowsKeeper
Dude that's fucking awesome. I hope you still have it.
@thekingman5971
That’s fuckin awesome
@kennyaintdead1
My late brother gave me my 1st tattoo to this whole album. This brings him back for me everytime shits played. He was my best friend.
@CaShDaColdRappa
May he rest peacefully my guy!
@52_lonewolf
Rest In Peace to him 🙏🏾💯
@camgoat611
He’s one of the GOATS but won’t get the props he deserves