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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).
No More Fun And Games
The Game Lyrics
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JUST BLAZE!
("No more fun and games!")
Gangsta gangsta, that's already evident
Nigga Witta Attitude, check check my residence
Whether I'm Crip or Blood, homey that's irrelevant
I with the D.O.C., there's nobody better than
The West coast felon when he on that lowrider bike pedallin
Somebody tell Eazy they still yellin it
I'm wit'cha homey Doc Dre on the television
While these niggas movin peanuts like a elephant
I move cars like spinnin rims
I'm in a class all by myself like the brown Eminem
Not to down Eminem, I fuck black bitches
Fuck white bitches, nigga I like bitches
Them half-and-half Alicia Keys dyke bitches
If the head right I might Air Nike bitches
Or put 'em on the track like Just Blaze
I look down on hoes and look up to Dre
Cause ain't ("No more fun and games!")
Gangsta, gangsta! ("That's what they're yellin")
("It's not about a salary, it's all about reality")
("I ain't gotta tell you this but one mo' time..")
("Leroy!") (".. now pay attention")
I'm like Dre, Eazy, Cube, King Tee and Ren rolled in one
Used to move birdies 'til I put a hole in one
Nigga that thought I wasn't holdin a gun
And tried to ride up on me like Afeni Shakur's only son
Dre told me he ain't doin Detox, this his only run
Mase comin back, and Hov, he done
I'm surrounded by legends, sittin at the round table
I am The Game, and still niggas tryin to play dude
I'm ruthless, I ain't talkin 'bout the label
I'll hook niggas up, and I don't mean free cable
I mean I'll hook niggas up to them IV's
The same way Dre hooked me up to Iovine
I'm from the gutter, grew up in public housing
On the same block with a shack like Yao Ming
So if a nigga ever try to Jerry Heller me
Tell Dre put up a mill, cause that's what my bail'll be
Gangsta, gangsta! ("That's what they're yellin")
("It's not about a salary, it's all about reality")
("Nigga I just came out the hole, I done did my time")
("Nigga what you know about time?")
I've been rappin for one year, one month, 17 days
13 hours, 28 minutes, then I met Dre
30 minutes after I bought the new Em
That was November 18th, 3:09 PM
Around the same time, "Wanksta" got it's first spin
That was 32 weeks before they signed Rakim
Eight months, 13 days before I knew where Mike lived
And three years after Mason Betha turned his mic in
I started writin 22 months and 20 weeks prior
To LeBron shakin Adidas for Nikes
I'm right here, six years after Randy Moss
Caught his first touchdown for them Vikings
Just one day, seven hours, 14 minutes
21 seconds before SoundScan got printed
Two platinum records 'fore I'm classified with Biggie
And two seconds before the song finish, yeah
The lyrics to The Game's "No More Fun And Games" reflect his status in the rap game as a rising star who is coming into his own. Throughout the song, he references several influential figures in the rap game, such as Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and Ice Cube, and he makes clear that he views himself as being in the same league as these legends. The Game also boasts about his ability to move cars and women, and he makes it clear that he is not afraid to use his status or connections to get what he wants, whether that means hooking people up or bailing himself out of jail.
One of the most interesting aspects of "No More Fun And Games" is the way in which The Game weaves together different elements of his personal narrative and connects them to the broader history of rap music. For example, he talks about his time in public housing and his rough upbringing, but he also makes reference to more recent developments in rap, such as LeBron James leaving Adidas for Nike. The Game uses these connections to suggest that he is both a product of his environment and a savvy observer of the larger cultural trends that shape the world of rap music.
Another key element of "No More Fun And Games" is the way in which The Game uses his lyrics to establish his own identity as a rapper. He describes himself as a "West coast felon," and he makes clear that he is not interested in playing by anyone else's rules but his own. The song is filled with references to other rappers and rap groups, but through it all, The Game maintains his own voice and makes it clear that he is not content to simply imitate his predecessors.
Line by Line Meaning
Three minutes my nigga, y'all know what it is
Let's get straight to the point, we don't have time to waste.
Gangsta gangsta, that's already evident
It's obvious that I'm a gangster.
Nigga Witta Attitude, check check my residence
I have a reputation for having a bad attitude, come check where I live and confirm it.
Whether I'm Crip or Blood, homey that's irrelevant
My gang affiliation doesn't define me as a person.
I with the D.O.C., there's nobody better than
I'm associated with The D.O.C., one of the best rappers in the game.
The West coast felon when he on that lowrider bike pedallin
When I'm riding my lowrider bike, I embody the image of a West coast felon.
Somebody tell Eazy they still yellin it
I'm keeping the legacy of Eazy-E alive through my music and presence in the rap scene.
I'm wit'cha homey Doc Dre on the television
I'm supporting Dr. Dre's career, which includes his work on TV.
While these niggas movin peanuts like a elephant
Other rappers are making small moves, while I'm making big moves.
I move cars like spinnin rims
I buy and sell cars just like I would buy or sell a spinning rim for a car.
I'm in a class all by myself like the brown Eminem
I'm unique and stand out in the rap game, just like Eminem does.
Not to down Eminem, I fuck black bitches
I'm not trying to disrespect Eminem, but I prefer black women.
Fuck white bitches, nigga I like bitches
I'm attracted to women of all races, not just white women.
Them half-and-half Alicia Keys dyke bitches
I'm not interested in women who are bisexual or lesbian, even if they're famous like Alicia Keys.
If the head right I might Air Nike bitches
If a woman performs oral sex on me well, I might reward her with some Nike shoes.
Or put 'em on the track like Just Blaze
I might also feature them in one of my songs produced by Just Blaze.
I look down on hoes and look up to Dre
I disrespect women who are only interested in using men for money, and I have respect for Dr. Dre.
Cause ain't ("No more fun and games!")
I'm serious about my music career and the things I say and do. It's not just for fun anymore.
Gangsta, gangsta! ("That's what they're yellin")
People recognize me as a gangster rapper and shout it out in my presence.
("It's not about a salary, it's all about reality")
Money isn't the most important thing, being true to myself and my reality is.
("I ain't gotta tell you this but one mo' time..")
I don't need to repeat myself, you should already know this.
("Leroy!") (".. now pay attention")
I'm calling out someone named Leroy to pay attention to what I'm saying.
I'm like Dre, Eazy, Cube, King Tee and Ren rolled in one
I have qualities that are similar to Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, King Tee, and MC Ren all combined into one person.
Used to move birdies 'til I put a hole in one
I used to be involved in selling drugs, but I stopped when I got a hole-in-one in golf.
Nigga that thought I wasn't holdin a gun
Someone underestimated me and thought I wasn't armed, but they were wrong.
And tried to ride up on me like Afeni Shakur's only son
Someone tried to approach me in a threatening way, like they wanted to harm me, much like what happened to Tupac Shakur's mother's only son.
Dre told me he ain't doin Detox, this his only run
Dr. Dre informed me that he's not going to make any more music related to the album Detox, this is his last run in the industry.
Mase comin back, and Hov, he done
Mase is returning to the music industry, while JAY-Z is retiring from making music.
I'm surrounded by legends, sittin at the round table
I'm in the presence of many respected and legendary musicians, as if we were all sitting at a round table.
I am The Game, and still niggas tryin to play dude
I'm known as The Game but people still try to act like they don't know who I am or discredit me.
I'm ruthless, I ain't talkin 'bout the label
I'm not only associated with the record label Ruthless Records, but I also live my life without showing mercy.
I'll hook niggas up, and I don't mean free cable
I can get people connected with powerful people or opportunities, and I'm not talking about giving them free cable TV.
I mean I'll hook niggas up to them IV's
I can also hospitalize someone if I want to, causing them to be hooked up to an IV.
The same way Dre hooked me up to Iovine
Dr. Dre was instrumental in getting me connected to Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine.
I'm from the gutter, grew up in public housing
I come from a poverty-stricken background and grew up living in government-owned housing.
On the same block with a shack like Yao Ming
I grew up living on the same street as Yao Ming's family, in a house that resembled a shack compared to Yao's nice home.
So if a nigga ever try to Jerry Heller me
If anyone tries to mismanage my career or take advantage of me like Jerry Heller did to N.W.A., there will be consequences.
Tell Dre put up a mill, cause that's what my bail'll be
If I were to get into serious legal trouble, Dr. Dre would need to put up a million dollars for my bail.
Gangsta, gangsta! ("That's what they're yellin")
People recognize me as a gangster rapper and shout it out in my presence.
("It's not about a salary, it's all about reality")
Money isn't the most important thing, being true to myself and my reality is.
("Nigga I just came out the hole, I done did my time")
I recently served some time in prison and I'm now back in the rap game.
("Nigga what you know about time?")
I have a lot more life experience than some of the other rappers in the game.
I've been rappin for one year, one month, 17 days
I've only been rapping for a short period of time, just over one year.
13 hours, 28 minutes, then I met Dre
After a little over thirteen hours of rapping, I met Dr. Dre.
30 minutes after I bought the new Em
Just 30 minutes after getting the new Eminem album, I met Dr. Dre.
That was November 18th, 3:09 PM
This significant moment in my life occurred on November 18th at 3:09 PM.
Around the same time, "Wanksta" got it's first spin
50 Cent's single "Wanksta" was first played on the radio around the same time I met Dr. Dre.
That was 32 weeks before they signed Rakim
This was 32 weeks before Rakim was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment label.
Eight months, 13 days before I knew where Mike lived
It took me almost nine months to learn where Michael Jackson lived.
And three years after Mason Betha turned his mic in
This was three years after rapper Mase retired from making music.
I started writin 22 months and 20 weeks prior
I began to write my own raps 22 months and 20 weeks before the Dr. Dre meeting.
To LeBron shakin Adidas for Nikes
I started writing raps before LeBron James left Adidas to sign a deal with Nike.
I'm right here, six years after Randy Moss
I'm still active in the rap game, six years after professional football player Randy Moss caught his first touchdown pass.
Caught his first touchdown for them Vikings
Randy Moss played for the Minnesota Vikings when he caught his first touchdown pass.
Just one day, seven hours, 14 minutes
This line refers to a specific amount of time, but its context is unclear and up for interpretation.
21 seconds before SoundScan got printed
This is a reference to a specific moment in the music industry, relating to the way music sales are measured and reported.
Two platinum records 'fore I'm classified with Biggie
I've already achieved two platinum-selling albums before being compared to the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G.
And two seconds before the song finish, yeah
This line is similar to the previous line, suggesting that the song is about to end and the rapper is running out of time to make an impact.
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Written by: JAMES BROWN, LEWIS JR. COLLINS, LEROY BONNER, MARSHALL JONES, RALPH MIDDLEBROOKS, WALTER MORRISON, NORMAN NAPIER, ANDREW NOLAND, MARVIN PIERCE, ALLEN WEBSTER GREGORY, STEVEN R. ARRINGTON, CHARLES CEDEL CARTER, BUDDY L HANK, ROGER PARKER, WILLIAM DE VAUGHN
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