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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).
Gang Related
The Game Lyrics
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Like 3 o'clock in the morning, stop my car, let the top down
Don't nobody know I'm there
Just reminiscing 'bout the days when we used to be in Larry Nickel's crack spot
With my brother Fase, King Frog, Squid, Big Dan, D-Bo, B-Los
Back when Lil Frogg and Badass they was lil' niggas
Lil' wild niggas running 'round the hood
My nigga Slim Ru was in the joint doing ten
My nigga Peanut, he in jail now
My lil' cousin Domo and my homeboy Buddha Ru
This Cedar block
I remember days like this, my nigga
We was tripping 'cause we hated Crips, my nigga
Shooting out of six treys and shit, my nigga
He was slipping so we sprayed his six, my nigga
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
A kid shot 'cause he raised his fist, my nigga
Fiends stealing 'cause they can't get a fix, my nigga
Sharing needles, passing AIDS and shit, my nigga
It's fucked up but I was raised in this, my nigga
Been smoking purple haze since six, my nigga
And my moms wasn't no lazy bitch, my nigga
I seen her hustle, that's what made me rich, my nigga
But all this shit is overrated that's why I don't give a fuck no more
I don't want this Benz or this truck no more
I started off doing this shit 'cause I love this shit, Blood
Seeing the homie slap box, I love this shit, Blood
Sitting in my Impala like I love this shit, Blood
Wasn't never 'bout a dollar, I just love this shit, Blood
Scrapping after school, Compton High wasn't bool
Could have went to Centennial but I love this shit, Blood
Used to bang quick, yeah I love this shit, Blood
Mausberg was sick and I love this shit, Blood
Then I gave Wacko my demo outside of Food 4 Less
He came back in ten minutes like "I love this shit, Blood"
West Side Piru, I love this shit, Blood
Elm Street to the Fruits, yeah I love this shit, Blood
Crip neighborhoods too, even though they blue
Compton is where we grew and I love this shit, Blood
I seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done took some fades with Crips, my niggas
My own homies did some shady shit, my niggas
But that's the shit that made me this, my nigga
All my life's been so complicated
But I will never turn my back on Compton, no
All this shit is so overrated
But I will never change who I am
So I'm riding for Compton
Oh, oh, whoa, oh
I ride, I ride, I ride, I ride for Compton
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I done took some fades with Crips, my niggas
My own homies did some shady shit, my niggas
Got a voicemail from Braze, what's this my nigga?
Blood! Chuck, you know what it is, Blood!
You know I only call you when its on some real shit, homie
I gotta tell you, stay the fuck up out them streets, Blood
You done came to motherfucking far
To be playing with these bitch-ass niggas out here
On Westside Bompton Piru
Nigga you know I been holding you down ever since you was young, Blood
You know, niggas out here getting killed
All the motherfucking homeboys, ain't nobody doing shit
But nigga, you got a way up outta this motherfucker, Blood
Nigga, you a real Bompton motherfucker
Nigga, Cedar block, you already know how I do it, nigga
Motherucking O.G. Westside Bompton Piru Brazy
A.K.A. Frank Pace, niggas know me
Y'all know how I get down
That's my lil' motherfucking homeboy
Blood done made it up outta here
Looking out for his kids, looking out for his family
Any nigga get in his way gon' get it, on Bompton
Chuck, Blood, don't let 'em do you like they did my nigga 2Pac
(2Pac, 2Pac, 2Pac, 2Pa-)
The Game feat. Asia's song Gang Related is a nostalgic tribute to The Game's upbringing in Compton, California. The opening verse finds The Game reminiscing about his time spent with friends and relatives from his childhood. The lyric "Shooting out of six-treys and shit, my n***a/ He was slipping so we sprayed his six, my n***a," refers to gang violence and the harsh reality of growing up in Compton. The chorus declares his loyalty to his hometown and the people who have impacted his life: "All my life's been so complicated/ But I will never turn my back on Compton, no/ All this shit is so overrated/ But I will never change who I am/ So I'm riding for Compton."
The second verse includes further reflection on The Game's experiences growing up in Compton, including violence and drug use. The verse ends with a voicemail left by a friend and fellow gang member, warning The Game to stay out of trouble and continue to work towards success. The inclusion of 2Pac's name at the end of the voicemail is a nod to the influence that the rapper has had on The Game's life and music.
Overall, Gang Related portrays the complex reality of growing up in a gang-ridden community and the lifelong impact that it has on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I just pull up on Brazil and Wilmington
Occasionally, I visit Brazil and Wilmington at odd hours, drive around in my car with the roof down, and reminisce quietly in solitude.
Don't nobody know I'm there
I remain anonymous and unseen in these moments of nostalgic reflection.
Just reminiscing 'bout the days when we used to be in Larry Nickel's crack spot
I am lost in memories of a time when I used to hang out with my friends in a crack house owned by a man named Larry Nickel.
Back when Lil Frogg and Badass they was lil' niggas
I recall times when my friends Lil Frogg and Badass were just young kids.
Lil' wild niggas running 'round the hood
These youngsters were wild and roamed around our neighborhood.
It's fucked up but I was raised in this, my nigga
I admit that it's a messed up circumstance, but I grew up in this environment.
Been smoking purple haze since six, my nigga
I have been smoking marijuana since the age of six.
But all this shit is overrated that's why I don't give a fuck no more
I no longer care for material possessions and find them overrated.
I seen some brazy shit, my nigga
I have witnessed some insane, crazy moments.
But that's the shit that made me this, my nigga
These experiences have shaped me into the person I am today.
All my life's been so complicated
My life has been complex and full of complications.
But I will never turn my back on Compton, no
Despite everything, I will never abandon my hometown of Compton.
Got a voicemail from Braze, what's this my nigga?
I received a voicemail from my friend Braze and am curious as to its contents.
Nigga you know I been holding you down ever since you was young, Blood
Braze asserts that he has been supportive of me ever since I was young.
Chuck, Blood, don't let 'em do you like they did my nigga 2Pac
Braze implores me not to follow in the footsteps of 2Pac, who was a victim of violence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Asia Bryant, Cash Jones, Jayceon Terrell Taylor, Stanley Benton, Uforo Imeh Ebong
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