1) rapper
2) British 60… Read Full Bio ↴The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60s band
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 80ās coming from the suburbs of Paris. Itās line up was : Marc Dimitri (Vocals), HervĆ© Lorthioir (guitar), Patrick Larrieu (guitar), Jacques-Laurent Lardaud (bass), FredĆ©ric 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 āWalk Awayā on EMI France (1988) and an album titled "Under The White Bible Law" (1989).
Just Beginning
The Game Lyrics
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Man, how long is it gon' be for my people to come up
Man, we strugglin', it's hard sometimes
But tomorrow's better than yesterday
I was born in the slums, struggled from day one
Ray Charles vision, blinded by the light from the sun
No navigation, no sense of direction
Dad, how you fathered your kids?
Stranded on the highway of life
Left us out to die, left us out to dry
Shh, I'm still hearin' my mother's cries, nigga
No father figures make harder niggaz
Through the years, went to war with niggaz
From what I saw in the picture
Now your son is bigger, thirteen, looks just like you
Mom said I would grow up and be just like you
From what you did to my sister, she disliked you
Sixteen, eleventh grade, look at me, just like you
Gunnin' for riches, runnin', hoppin' project fences
Street corners to Arizona, how I earn my digits
And I'm far from finished, gamin' till my coffee diminish
Why pray for the after life when mines just beginnin', huh
Only son by our mother, no brothers, only sisters by this one
Every time I kissed one, I missed one, let me explain
Eight years before The Game, everything came with pain
Watch the fate of my family slain would never see good times again
Cursed with pain by a nigga with no shame
My father bear the same name as his father
My grandfather wouldn't believe, he pulled up our family tree
I can see him rollin' over in his coffin'
I'm left with often thoughts of how could you molest your daughter
They say that's ten times worse than manslaughter
Man, you oughta be dead in a grave
But it wasn't my call, so instead you sat in a cage
High-powered, two-hundred and fifty pound, six-five coward
Woulda been dead in an hour
Heard you were scared to take a shower, scared of the yard
Your end is near, you shoulda been scared of God, motherfucker
The Game's song "Just Beginning" is a poignant and introspective track that delves deep into his experiences growing up in the slums and the struggles he had to endure. The rapper reflects on the lack of father figures in his life, his family's cursed history, and the pain of being molested by his own father. The first verse notes the difficulty of life and how hard it can be, but he remains optimistic that tomorrow will be better than yesterday. The second verse highlights his struggles, including his blindness and lack of direction, and the traumatic experiences he had to endure.
The chorus, "Why pray for the afterlife when mine's just beginning," indicates the rapper's focus on the present and his determination to make the most of his life despite his past struggles. The third verse is a reflection on his journey to overcome his circumstances, make money by any means necessary, and rise above his past experiences. Finally, he ends the song with a denouncement of his father's despicable actions, ultimately concluding that he should've been scared of God.
Overall, "Just Beginning" is a powerful and emotional track that displays The Game's lyrical prowess and willingness to confront difficult topics. The song challenges listeners to consider how society can fail individuals and how some have to struggle more than others just to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder
I often contemplate
Man, how long is it gon' be for my people to come up
I question when my community will succeed
Man, we strugglin', it's hard sometimes
Life is difficult and we're fighting to survive
But tomorrow's better than yesterday
Despite our hardships, things will improve over time
I was born in the slums, struggled from day one
I was raised in poverty and faced challenges from birth
Ray Charles vision, blinded by the light from the sun
My outlook was limited and I struggled to see a bright future
No navigation, no sense of direction
I had no guidance and lacked purpose
Darker complexion made it hard to live
Discrimination and prejudice made life even more challenging
Dad, how you fathered your kids?
I question how my father raised his children
Stranded on the highway of life
I feel lost and alone in my journey
Left us out to die, left us out to dry
My father abandoned his family when we needed him most
Shh, I'm still hearin' my mother's cries, nigga
The pain and trauma of my mother's suffering still haunts me
No father figures make harder niggaz
The lack of a positive male role model led me down a difficult path
Through the years, went to war with niggaz
I've faced struggles and conflicts with others throughout my life
From what I saw in the picture
Based on the image I saw
Now your son is bigger, thirteen, looks just like you
My son is growing up and resembles his father
Mom said I would grow up and be just like you
My mother predicted that I would follow in my father's footsteps
From what you did to my sister, she disliked you
My sister harbors resentment towards my father for his actions towards her
Sixteen, eleventh grade, look at me, just like you
As a teenager, I see similarities between myself and my father
Gunnin' for riches, runnin', hoppin' project fences
I'm striving for success through any means necessary, even if it involves breaking the law
Street corners to Arizona, how I earn my digits
I've hustled from the streets to a different state in order to make money
And I'm far from finished, gamin' till my coffee diminish
I won't stop my quest for wealth until my resources are depleted
Why pray for the after life when mines just beginnin', huh
Rather than focus on the afterlife, I'm focused on living this life to the fullest
Only son by our mother, no brothers, only sisters by this one
I'm the only son in our family, with no male siblings and only female siblings
Every time I kissed one, I missed one, let me explain
Whenever I showed affection to one sister, I felt like I was neglecting the others
Eight years before The Game, everything came with pain
My life was filled with hardships years before I became a famous musician
Watch the fate of my family slain would never see good times again
Seeing my family's tragic fate made me feel like things would never get better
Cursed with pain by a nigga with no shame
I've been inflicted with pain by someone who showed no remorse
My father bear the same name as his father
My father shares the same name as his own father
My grandfather wouldn't believe, he pulled up our family tree
My grandfather would be disappointed to see the state of our family
I can see him rollin' over in his coffin'
My grandfather would be upset to see how our family ended up
I'm left with often thoughts of how could you molest your daughter
I can't comprehend how my father could commit such a heinous act
They say that's ten times worse than manslaughter
Sexual abuse is considered a more severe crime than taking someone's life
Man, you oughta be dead in a grave
I believe my father deserves to be punished harshly for his actions
But it wasn't my call, so instead you sat in a cage
I don't have the authority to decide my father's punishment, but he was imprisoned for his crime
High-powered, two-hundred and fifty pound, six-five coward
My father is physically intimidating, but his actions reveal him to be a coward
Woulda been dead in an hour
Had he faced me, he would have been killed almost instantly
Heard you were scared to take a shower, scared of the yard
I've heard that my father is weak and fearful in prison
Your end is near, you shoulda been scared of God, motherfucker
My father's punishment will be much harsher than anything I could inflict, and he should have been afraid of divine retribution
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, ARTIE BUTLER, JAYCEON TAYLOR, MARK LINDSAY
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