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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).
It's Okay
The Game Lyrics
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Brought me back from the dead, that's why they call him the doctor
The Math gon' drop him
And 50 ain't rocking with him no more
It's okay, I get it popping
Whole club rocking, like a '64 impala
Drink Cris, throw it up Call the shit hydraulics
Then piss in the cup Call the shit Hpnotiq
And you new niggas ain't shit, but new niggas
Bathing Ape shoe niggas, I'm talking to you, niggas
Bouncing in the '64, throwing up West side, man
Sell another 5 million albums? Yes I am
Fresh like "damn, this nigga did it again
A hundred thousand on his neck, L.A. above the brim"
Inside the lambo, the shotgun with Snoop
What would the muthafuckin West Coast be without one crip and
One blood
Blood, blood, blood, blood-blood-blood
One blood
I'm from the West side of the '64 Impala
Where niggas say "Where you from?" We ain't never say "Holler"
Bandanna on the right side, gun on the left side
Niggas in New York know how to throw up the Westside
Word to Eazy
I'm so ill, believe me
I made room for Jeezy
But the rest of you niggas better be glad you breathing
All I need is one reason
I'm the king, and Dre said the West Coast need me
I don't know why you niggas keep trying me
Everybody knows I'm the heir to the Aftermath dynasty
And I ain't gotta make shit for the club
What DJ gonna turn down the thirty-eight snub?
You thirty-eight and you still rapping? Urgh
I'm 26 nigga, so is the dubs
On the '07 Hummer, hop out, no bodyguards
When the chronic smoke clear all you gon' see is -
One blood
Blood, blood, blood, blood-blood-blood
One blood
I ain't got beef with 50, no beef with Jay
What's beef when you getting head in the six-tre?
And the double Game-Chain, I keep 'em on display
Black T-shirt, so all you see is the A
Turn on the TV, and all you see is the A
You niggas better make up a dance and try to get radio play
Keep on snapping your fingers, I ain't going away
I don't regret what I spit, cause I know what I say
And niggas talking about me, they don't know when to stop
I got the Louis Vuitton belt buckle holding the Glock
No beam, no silencer - I know when to pop
Wait till Lil Jon come on and let off a shot
I have the number one billboard spot
Niggas stepped on my fingers, and I climb right back to the top
I'm B.I.G, I'm Cube, I'm Nas, I'm Pac
This ain't shit but a warning till my album drop
One blood
Blood, blood, blood, blood-blood-blood
One blood
In "It's Okay," The Game raps about his rise to fame and his place as one of the dominant voices from the west coast. The opening lines establish him as the Doctor's Advocate, a reference to Dr. Dre, who produced The Game's debut album of the same name. The Game then likens himself to a phoenix rising from the ashes, back from the dead thanks to Dr. Dre's intervention. He goes on to address his beef with fellow rapper 50 Cent, who he claims is no longer "rocking with him." But rather than dwell on the negativity, The Game declares that he's "getting it popping" and bringing the energy to the club. He raps about his Compton roots and his fondness for drinking Cristal and performing in a classic '64 Impala, all while throwing up Westside hand signals. He tells off "new niggas" in the game, warning them that they need to step up if they want to compete with him. He concludes the verse with a reference to the Bloods and Crips, two rival gangs that originated in Los Angeles, and his role as a unifying force in the west coast rap scene.
In the second verse, The Game continues to flex his lyrical muscles, referencing his collaborations with Jeezy and his respect for Dr. Dre as the kingmaker of west coast rap. He takes aim at other rappers who he believes are past their prime, contrasting their age with his own youthful energy. He raps about his decision to forego making music specifically for the club scene, instead relying on his raw talent and personal brand to keep his name in the spotlight. The Game ends the verse with a boastful declaration of his own greatness, drawing comparisons to hip-hop legends like Biggie Smalls, Ice Cube, NAS, and Tupac Shakur.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the Doctor's Advocate, nigga Dre shot ya
As Dre brought The Game back to life, he became his advocate, standing up for him and his talents.
Brought me back from the dead, that's why they call him the doctor
Dre has an exceptional ability to resurrect musical careers.
The Math gon' drop him
His competitors will take him down.
And 50 ain't rocking with him no more
50 Cent has distanced himself from The Game.
It's okay, I get it popping
The Game has no problem keeping his music hot on his own.
Whole club rocking, like a '64 impala
The Game's music can get a whole club dancing and moving like a classic '64 Impala lowrider.
Drink Cris, throw it up Call the shit hydraulics
The Game enjoys Cristal champagne and even throws it up in the air, mimicking the hydraulics on his lowrider.
Then piss in the cup Call the shit Hpnotiq
The Game even urinates in a cup while he drinks his favorite brand of blue Alize liqueur, Hpnotiq.
I bleed Compton, spit crack and shit chronic
The Game is heavily influenced by his home city of Compton, and his music reflects the violence, drugs, and gang culture he grew up with.
And you new niggas ain't shit, but new niggas
The Game sees himself as a veteran in the rap game, while the new generation of rappers are inexperienced newcomers, undeserving of his respect.
Bathing Ape shoe niggas, I'm talking to you, niggas
The Game specifically calls out fans of the popular sneaker known as Bathing Ape, who he sees as unoriginal and lacking in style.
Bouncing in the '64, throwing up West side, man
The Game still reps his West Coast roots, cruising in a classic '64 Impala lowrider and throwing up the Westside hand gesture.
Sell another 5 million albums? Yes I am
The Game is confident that he will continue to sell millions of albums in the future.
Fresh like "damn, this nigga did it again
People are often impressed by The Game's ability to produce fresh, new music.
A hundred thousand on his neck, L.A. above the brim"
The Game flaunts his wealth and status by wearing expensive jewelry and repping his hometown of L.A. to the fullest.
Inside the lambo, the shotgun with Snoop
The Game and Snoop Dogg ride together in a Lamborghini, with Snoop sitting shotgun.
What would the muthafuckin West Coast be without one crip and
The Game recognizes the influence of the Crips and Bloods gangs on West Coast culture and music.
One blood
The Game unites both the Crips and Bloods gangs, singing "one blood" in recognition of their shared humanity.
I'm from the West side of the '64 Impala
The Game associates himself heavily with the culture of lowrider cruising and West Coast car culture.
Where niggas say "Where you from?" We ain't never say "Holler"
The Game explains how people from his neighborhood in Compton don't use the word "holler" as a greeting like people in other places do.
Bandanna on the right side, gun on the left side
The Game represents the Bloods gang by wearing a red bandanna on his right side and carrying a gun on his left side.
Niggas in New York know how to throw up the Westside
The Game explains how even people in New York are familiar with the West Coast hand gesture for the Westside.
Word to Eazy
The Game pays homage to late rapper Eazy-E, who was a pivotal figure in West Coast gangsta rap music.
I'm so ill, believe me
The Game believes in his own abilities and talent so much that he feels he's untouchable.
I made room for Jeezy
The Game helped boost the career of fellow rapper Young Jeezy by collaborating with him and featuring him on his songs.
But the rest of you niggas better be glad you breathing
The Game warns his competitors that he's coming for them and they better be grateful for every breath they take while he's around.
All I need is one reason
The Game is willing to go to war with anyone who gives him a reason to.
I'm the king, and Dre said the West Coast need me
Dr. Dre has identified The Game as the future of West Coast rap, and The Game sees himself as the king of that throne.
I don't know why you niggas keep trying me
The Game is baffled by his competitors who continue to test him even though he's shown time and time again that he's a skilled and formidable rapper.
Everybody knows I'm the heir to the Aftermath dynasty
The Game sees himself as the natural successor to Dr. Dre's iconic record label, Aftermath Entertainment.
And I ain't gotta make shit for the club
The Game feels confident in his own abilities and doesn't feel like he needs to produce music that caters to nightclub audiences in order to be successful.
What DJ gonna turn down the thirty-eight snub?
The Game imagines a scenario where a DJ refuses to play his music and he responds with violence, drawing a parallel to his thirty-eight snub gun.
You thirty-eight and you still rapping? Urgh
The Game sees himself as a fresh, younger face in the rap game, and feels like older rappers are past their prime and should retire.
I'm 26 nigga, so is the dubs
The Game likes to associate himself with the number 26, feeling that it's a lucky and powerful number that he shares with his Crips gang affiliation, known as the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips.
On the '07 Hummer, hop out, no bodyguards
The Game's wealth and fame have allowed him to live a life of luxury, driving a 2007 model Hummer, and he doesn't feel like he needs bodyguards to protect him.
When the chronic smoke clear all you gon' see is -
The Game suggests that when the smoke clears (from his smoking marijuana), all that will be left is him and his music on top.
I ain't got beef with 50, no beef with Jay
The Game has no problems with fellow rappers 50 Cent or Jay-Z and doesn't want to start unnecessary beef with them.
What's beef when you getting head in the six-tre?
The Game suggests that there's no reason to start fighting when you're getting oral sex from a woman in a 1963 Chevy Impala.
And the double Game-Chain, I keep 'em on display
The Game shows off his wealth by wearing two chains with the word "Game" on them, just in case anyone forgot who he is.
Black T-shirt, so all you see is the A
The Game wears a black T-shirt with a large "A" on it, representing his record label, Aftermath Entertainment.
Turn on the TV, and all you see is the A
The Game's music and influence are so widespread that they can be seen on TV and in other media outlets everywhere.
You niggas better make up a dance and try to get radio play
The Game pokes fun at younger generations of rappers who resort to silly dances and antics to try to get radio play and attention.
Keep on snapping your fingers, I ain't going away
The Game doesn't need to resort to gimmicks or cheap tactics to stay relevant in the rap game - his talent speaks for itself.
I don't regret what I spit, cause I know what I say
The Game stands by his lyrics and knows that he means what he says. He has no regrets about speaking his truth.
And niggas talking about me, they don't know when to stop
The Game's competitors often talk about him behind his back, not realizing that he's always listening and ready to respond with his own music and talent.
I got the Louis Vuitton belt buckle holding the Glock
The Game is a flashy and stylish rapper, even going so far as to wear a Louis Vuitton belt buckle that holds his gun.
No beam, no silencer - I know when to pop
The Game doesn't need any fancy gun attachments - he knows how to use his weapon when necessary.
Wait till Lil Jon come on and let off a shot
The Game threatens to cause chaos and destruction when Lil Jon's music comes on, suggesting that he might start shooting people.
I have the number one billboard spot
The Game is a chart-topping artist who's music is at the top of the Billboard rankings.
Niggas stepped on my fingers, and I climb right back to the top
The Game has been knocked down before, but always finds a way to get back to the top of the rap game.
I'm B.I.G, I'm Cube, I'm Nas, I'm Pac
The Game sees himself as a composite of some of the greatest rappers of all time, including The Notorious B.I.G., Ice Cube, Nas, and Tupac Shakur.
This ain't shit but a warning till my album drop
The Game's lyrics serve as a warning to other rappers that his new album will contain even more fire and talent than before.
One blood
The Game continues to emphasize his message of unity, singing that all people, regardless of their affiliations or backgrounds, are part of the same human family.
Blood, blood, blood, blood-blood-blood
The Game repeats the word blood multiple times, both as a reference to both the Crips and Bloods, as well as a symbol of the life that unites us all.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAYCEON TAYLOR, DELROY REID, SHARIF EMIL SLATER, DANNY COLLINGTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@93mspallo
Still my favorite Game song. The beat goes so hard and Junior Reid is such a perfect fit.
@robertgregory3794
This was my ring tone. I couldn't get enough of this song.
@jespersingh4651
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@andys.channel
Snap
@nickbarritt8355
Me to from the uk haha
@Bwwe82090
That's dope!
@ndalishilunga4094
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 It's still my ring tone as we speak. It's just a hard song man.
@killerblues187
This is up there with the very best hip hop classics of all time
@user-zm8gx4ir2p
This track hits hard with gangster vibes✊🏾...so underrated
@NoahJamesMorgan666
Underrated ? Literally established classic lol