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1) rapper
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3) French new wave band
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).
I'm Looking
The Game Lyrics
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(The Game)
I'm from Compton where them guns bust, watch Poppa George pop
Cats tellin jokes at them car games
Seen big face hundreds, handle the rock like Nate Archibald
What? This nigga only sixteen
And I wanted to be, just like him, middle school fightin
You want beef with me? Now I let the heat speak for me
No more talkin, just outline chalkin
Nigga Witta Attitude from birth, "100 Miles and Running"
Gunnin bustin shots like fuck the cops
Notorious for burnin blocks, weavin in and out of traffic and chop
Game the young Robin Hood of the block
Steal from the rich, give to the poor, coward niggaz rock
Second comin of this black Alfred Hitchcock
Kick in the door, wavin the four-four
Ten shots to your spleen, let them violins sing
(Chorus: Blue Chip + (The Game))
Yo, I'm just a ghetto nigga stuck in this game, young'uns runnin with 'caine
Rain hits so we floodin the game
When you come to Compton respect the grounds, leave you shook man
(And I look good, from Compton to Brooklyn)
Hey yo I don't give a fuck who you are, fuck ya ice
Fuck the block that you claim, fuck your Bentley Azure
(Dead presidents is all I represent)
('Til y'all met me y'all niggaz ain't met gangsta yet)
(The Game)
Fast cars, money and muscle, the hustle I was brought up in the 80's
Gangbangin, dope traffic, shit get crazy
From where niggaz grow up hard like dicks raised
Them hustlin guns like Knicks players, we got mouths to feed
'Til they put flowers on me, moms kiss my cold cheek
In that pine box, I'm buyin rocks, eyein cops
Fuck a cell block, the young kid makin it happen
Who you think got them fiends runnin back like Bo Jackson?
I'm a gangsta, what else could I say?
I'm ahead of myself like it's Y4K
2Pac, Scarface, N.W.A.
Taught me how to dodge them bullets, keep my wig in play
Keep fo' snug in the waist or pay a thousand to have 'em
Niggaz in the street move faster than, Michael Jackson's album
But the shit don't really matter to me, we get better G
Bet the four slow 'em down like PCP
(Chorus)
(The Game)
Real gangsters never talk shit, handle they business
Fuck the dry snitchin and bitchin, niggaz die when them bullets fly
Who fuckin with him, ha? Not a nigga alive
End up dead in that 5
He got no sympathy for them dead guys, friend or foe
Watch that chest cave in, what that vest savin?
Make it sloppy for the autopsy, leave my enemies in a frenzy
On the frontlines holdin a 9
Everyday a new chapter, my own niggaz plottin on me
Tryin to hit me but they won't get me, feel the semi first
Fuckin with my dough, is the worst way to go
Y'all know, niggaz cry when them bullets burn slow dummy
In and out of spots watchin my money
If one dollar come up missin bodies start to come up missin
No one too heavy for the Expedition, piss on your corpse
Watch your soul shiver, throw him in the river, bitch nigga
(Chorus)
The Game's song "I'm Looking" highlights his experiences growing up in Compton, a violent and poverty-stricken city in California. Throughout the song, The Game showcases his skill in rapping while discussing the challenges he faced while living in Compton. He talks about the gun violence, drug trafficking, and gang culture that he was surrounded by, and how he had to learn to protect himself at a young age. He also emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and holding onto one's values and morals, even in such a harsh environment. The song's chorus, featuring Blue Chip, emphasizes The Game's pride in his background and his refusal to conform to societal norms.
It's interesting to note that The Game wasn't always a rapper. He had dreams of playing professional basketball, and even earned a basketball scholarship to Washington State University. However, he was eventually dismissed from the team and ended up turning to music. He was discovered by Dr. Dre and signed to Aftermath Entertainment, launching his career as a rapper.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2002 as part of The Game's debut mixtape, "You Know What It Is Vol. 1." The mixtape was an instant success and helped launch The Game's career, eventually leading to his signing with major record label Interscope Records.
The song's lyrics also reference other influential rappers and figures in the hip-hop community, such as Tupac Shakur, Scarface, and the group N.W.A. This highlights The Game's respect for those who came before him and paved the way for his success.
The Game has been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction throughout his career. This song, along with many others in his discography, reflects the trauma he faced growing up in Compton and the ways in which he has had to navigate and cope with that trauma as an adult.
Overall, "I'm Looking" is a powerful song that highlights The Game's experiences growing up in Compton and the ways in which he has had to navigate violence, poverty, and gang culture. The song's lyrics and message are powerful and reflect The Game's resilience in the face of adversity.
Chords: Unfortunately the chords for this song are not available.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm from Compton where them guns bust, watch Poppa George pop
I come from Compton, where guns are frequently fired and I have witnessed Poppa George carry out a shooting.
Cats tellin jokes at them car games
People hang out and make jokes at car events.
Seen big face hundreds, handle the rock like Nate Archibald
I have seen and handled large amounts of money and I am skillful with handling it like professional basketball player Nate Archibald.
What? This nigga only sixteen
I was once only sixteen years old.
And I wanted to be, just like him, middle school fightin
I aspired to be like certain middle school boys who were fighters.
Any nigga with a chip on his shoulder, whattup nigga?
If anyone has a problem with me, I am ready to confront them.
You want beef with me? Now I let the heat speak for me
If someone starts problems with me, I will use a gun to speak for me.
No more talkin, just outline chalkin
I will not waste time talking, I will just shoot and leave a chalk outline of the dead body.
Nigga Witta Attitude from birth, "100 Miles and Running"
I have had a bad attitude since birth, and I am proud of it. This is akin to the title of an album by N.W.A. called "100 Miles and Running" which I am referencing.
Gunnin bustin shots like fuck the cops
I shoot guns recklessly, not caring if the police come.
Notorious for burnin blocks, weavin in and out of traffic and chop
I am known for burning entire neighborhoods, driving recklessly and dodging both traffic and the police.
Game the young Robin Hood of the block
I am a modern-day Robin Hood who steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
Steal from the rich, give to the poor, coward niggaz rock
I continue to rob from the rich and give to the poor, regardless of the cowards who are afraid to do so.
Second comin of this black Alfred Hitchcock
I am like the second-coming of Black filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, in that I am a master of storytelling through rap.
Kick in the door, wavin the four-four
I break into people's homes and point my gun at them.
Ten shots to your spleen, let them violins sing
I will shoot you ten times in the stomach, and as you lay on the ground, I will enjoy the sound of violins playing.
Yo, I'm just a ghetto nigga stuck in this game, young'uns runnin with 'caine
I am just a person from the ghetto who is entrenched in the drug game, and I am surrounded by young people who are running cocaine.
Rain hits so we floodin the game
When it starts raining, we become more active in the drug game and pursue new opportunities.
When you come to Compton respect the grounds, leave you shook man
If you come to Compton, you must respect the environment, or else you will be intimidated and shaken up.
(And I look good, from Compton to Brooklyn)
I look good wherever I go, from Compton to Brooklyn.
Hey yo I don't give a fuck who you are, fuck ya ice
I do not care who you are, and I do not care about your expensive jewelry.
Fuck the block that you claim, fuck your Bentley Azure
I do not care about the neighborhood you claim to represent or the expensive car you drive.
(Dead presidents is all I represent)
I represent nothing but money, specifically the images of past United States presidents found on currency.
('Til y'all met me y'all niggaz ain't met gangsta yet)
You have not met a real gangster until you have met me.
Fast cars, money and muscle, the hustle I was brought up in the 80's
In the 1980s, I was brought up to appreciate fast cars, money, and physical strength as symbols of one's success in the drug trade.
Gangbangin, dope traffic, shit get crazy
I have experienced the extreme and dangerous lifestyle of gangbanging and trafficking drugs.
From where niggaz grow up hard like dicks raised
Where I come from, people grow up with a hardened and tough attitude, similar to an erect penis.
Them hustlin guns like Knicks players, we got mouths to feed
We sell guns on the streets like players on the New York Knicks basketball team sell their talents, because we need to make money to survive.
'Til they put flowers on me, moms kiss my cold cheek
Until the day that I die, my mother will mourn my death and kiss my cold face at my funeral.
In that pine box, I'm buyin rocks, eyein cops
When I eventually die, I expect to have rocks of drugs in my coffin, and I will be watching the police from the afterlife.
Fuck a cell block, the young kid makin it happen
I do not want to be jailed, so I am making my own opportunities in the drug trade while I am still young.
Who you think got them fiends runnin back like Bo Jackson?
I provide drugs so good that people become addicted and keep coming back for more like former NFL player Bo Jackson running past his opponents.
I'm a gangsta, what else could I say?
All I can really say about myself is that I am a gangster.
I'm ahead of myself like it's Y4K
I am thinking and acting ahead of my time, as if it is already the year 4000.
2Pac, Scarface, N.W.A.
These are popular rappers who have influenced me and whom I look up to: 2Pac, Scarface, and N.W.A.
Taught me how to dodge them bullets, keep my wig in play
These rappers taught me how to avoid getting hit by bullets and to keep my hair looking good.
Keep fo' snug in the waist or pay a thousand to have 'em
It is important to keep your gun secure and hidden, or you will be forced to pay a hefty price to replace it when it is stolen.
Niggaz in the street move faster than, Michael Jackson's album
People in the street move fast and always keep moving, like the rapid sales of a popular Michael Jackson album.
But the shit don't really matter to me, we get better G
The speed at which we move in the drug trade does not concern me, as long as we continue to make more money and become better at what we do.
Bet the four slow 'em down like PCP
I bet that using my gun will slow down my enemies like the drug PCP slows people down.
Real gangsters never talk shit, handle they business
True gangsters do not talk about their violent acts, they just do them.
Fuck the dry snitchin and bitchin, niggaz die when them bullets fly
I do not care about people who talk too much or complain, because they will get killed when they are hit by my gunfire.
Who fuckin with him, ha? Not a nigga alive
No one dares to confront me, because they would get killed.
End up dead in that 5
Any confrontation with me will end up with them dying.
He got no sympathy for them dead guys, friend or foe
I do not feel sorry for anyone I have killed, whether they were my friend or my enemy.
Watch that chest cave in, what that vest savin?
I will shoot you in the chest, causing your body to cave in, making your bullet-proof vest useless.
Make it sloppy for the autopsy, leave my enemies in a frenzy
I will shoot you in such a way that your autopsy will be messy and your colleagues will be panicked and confused.
On the frontlines holdin a 9
I am always on the front lines of battles with my gun in hand.
Everyday a new chapter, my own niggaz plottin on me
Every day is a new adventure, but even my own associates may have plans to betray me.
Tryin to hit me but they won't get me, feel the semi first
My supposed allies may try to shoot me, but they will not succeed, because I will shoot them first.
Fuckin with my dough, is the worst way to go
If anyone messes with my money, they will face serious consequences.
Y'all know, niggaz cry when them bullets burn slow dummy
Everyone knows that when a person is shot, they scream in pain and agony, and often weep as they slowly die.
In and out of spots watchin my money
I move quickly from place to place, always keeping an eye on my financial interests.
If one dollar come up missin bodies start to come up missin
If even one dollar is missing from my stash, there will be serious repercussions, and someone may end up dead.
No one too heavy for the Expedition, piss on your corpse
Even if you are a heavy person, I can still easily carry your dead body in my SUV, and I will not hesitate to disrespect your corpse.
Watch your soul shiver, throw him in the river, bitch nigga
I will cause your spirit to be filled with fear, then throw your body into a river, you cowardly person.
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.