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 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).
New York New York
The Game Lyrics
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New york, New york, wake up LA
Wave hi to the Chi, let's get right today
I heard them lil' niggas takin' their life away
I heard a couple lil' niggas got life today
Is it farrakhan, buddha, or christ today?
She on her knees so she know what it's like to pray
I strap up, no I ain't throwin' dice today
When you got money on yo head it's a price to pay
And it get cold in the hood, put your ice away
They locked rick ross up and they ain't give him no bail
But a cracker shoot a whole church up and it's "oh well"
Oh well, oh well
Hang him with a confederate flag in his cell
Let him sit there and rot 'til his body turns to bones
Just remember who casted the first stone
New york, New york, good mornin' LA
Say hi to the Chi, celebrate to the Bay
No hesitation like steph, shoot it right in your face
Cause I'm a golden state warrior strapped with a K
How's it land of the free, when we're trapped in a cage?
Some shit just never make sense like magic and aids
Some shit just never make sense like bashin' the gays
Obama must be in the city, it's traffic today
Niggas trappin' today just like back in the day
We like roc-a-fella records, we packagin' yay
And that dirty sprite 2 shit slappin' today
We got these niggas boxed in like cassius clay
And my feregammo belt where that ratchet stay
Cause the police killing too many blacks today
I wake up in the morning like who gon' pass away?
Who gon' blast today? who gon' have to pray?"
New york, New york
Good morning LA my nigga haze blew him and his wife away
The Game's song New York is a commentary on the current state of society, particularly in regards to class and race issues. The lyrics speak directly to the violence and injustices that are taking place in America, specifically in New York City. The artist highlights the stark differences between the wealthy and the poor, and the racial disparities that exist. He touches on the fact that people are taking their own lives because of the conditions they are living in, and that others have been sentenced to life in prison for their actions. He also comments on the religious aspects of society, questioning whether it is Farrakhan, Buddha, or Christ that people are turning to in a time of turmoil.
The Game uses language that is raw and unapologetic, reflecting the anger and frustration that many people are feeling in today's society. He speaks on the injustices that have been done to the black community, including the killing of unarmed black men by police officers. The song also references the confederate flag, and calls for the person responsible for a church shooting to be held accountable. The artist ends the song by reflecting on the fact that no one knows who is going to pass away or be killed on any given day, adding a sense of urgency to the need for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn the beat up, yeah
Let's get this party started by raising the volume
New york, New york, wake up LA
Greetings from New York to Los Angeles, let's start the day
Wave hi to the Chi, let's get right today
Let's also greet Chicago and make this a productive day
I heard them lil' niggas takin' their life away
I heard that young people are killing themselves
I heard a couple lil' niggas got life today
I heard that some young people got sentenced to life imprisonment
Is it farrakhan, buddha, or christ today?
Who is being worshiped today? Farrakhan, Buddha or Christ?
She on her knees so she know what it's like to pray
She's on her knees because she knows what it's like to pray
She got religious so she doin' it twice a day
She became religious, so she prays twice a day
I strap up, no I ain't throwin' dice today
I'm carrying a weapon; I'm not gambling today
When you got money on yo head it's a price to pay
You'll have to pay the price if you have a bounty on your head
And it get cold in the hood, put your ice away
It's dangerous in the neighborhood, so don't flaunt your jewelry
They locked rick ross up and they ain't give him no bail
Rick Ross got arrested and denied bail
But a cracker shoot a whole church up and it's 'oh well'
But when a white person shoots up a church, people seem indifferent to it
Oh well, oh well
This seems to happen frequently and nobody seems to care
Hang him with a confederate flag in his cell
Put him in jail and let him be surrounded by a symbol of his hate
Let him sit there and rot 'til his body turns to bones
Let him rot in jail for the rest of his life
Just remember who casted the first stone
Don't forget that everyone has a history of wrongdoing
New york, New york, good mornin' LA
Good morning again from New York to Los Angeles
Say hi to the Chi, celebrate to the Bay
Also, say hi to Chicago and celebrate in the Bay Area
No hesitation like steph, shoot it right in your face
I won't hesitate to be aggressive, like Steph Curry when he shoots
Cause I'm a golden state warrior strapped with a K
Because I'm tough, like a Golden State Warriors basketball player with a weapon
How's it land of the free, when we're trapped in a cage?
How can we be free when we're stuck in a bad situation?
Some shit just never make sense like magic and aids
Certain things, like magic and AIDS, will never make sense
Some shit just never make sense like bashin' the gays
It also doesn't make sense to discriminate against gay people
Obama must be in the city, it's traffic today
There's a lot of traffic, so Obama must be visiting
Niggas trappin' today just like back in the day
People are selling drugs today, just like they did in the past
We like roc-a-fella records, we packagin' yay
We're like the record label Roc-A-Fella, packaging drugs to sell
And that dirty sprite 2 shit slappin' today
The song 'Dirty Sprite 2' is popular right now
We got these niggas boxed in like cassius clay
We've got our enemies surrounded, just like Muhammad Ali did
And my feregammo belt where that ratchet stay
I keep my gun in my Ferragamo belt
Cause the police killing too many blacks today
The police are killing too many black people right now
I wake up in the morning like who gon' pass away?
I wake up every day wondering which of my friends will die soon
Who gon' blast today? Who gon' have to pray?
Who will be forced to use a gun today? Who will need to pray for their safety?
New york, New york
A final greeting from New York
Good morning LA my nigga haze blew him and his wife away
Unfortunately, my friend Haze and his wife were killed in Los Angeles
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jayceon Taylor, Nicholas Warwar, Stanley Benton, Cash Jones, Tarik Azzouz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jr Ryder
Game killed this. Better than the original 🔥🔥
wigga D24 slim pauly
Jr Ryder i hear ya ryder
Money Sodhi
Jr Ryder right bruh!
Scania555
LOL
kawamikaze
So true
Darth Troller
Yeah, he spit harder than both Fat Joe and Jadakiss
EDIT: Jadakiss' verse was actually superior
Sonny Blade
2021 still bumping this stuff‼️
Never die till we ride and die🔥🔥🔥
Incredible Funk
The game is a lyrical beast. He made this song better than the original. Plus his 100 bars and runnin is classic.
John Smith
200 bars you mean
Zach Mcwatch
Only the real game fans even know about his master class banging out “…..ride with a hundred bloods a hundred crips when I’m in NewYork!”
Dayum I miss back when rap was fucking REAL!