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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).
Ol' English )
The Game Lyrics
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Ol' English (la-lala-la-la-la-la)
Ridin' by gettin' high
Smokin' on that chronic drinkin' Ol' English
Rags tied gangs signs Letters on my hat in
Ol' English (la-lala-la-la-la-la)
Drive by homicide
R.I.P. tats in Ol' English Westside 'til I die
[Verse 1]
Once upon a time in the projects yo
I watched my uncle Greg put D's on his six-fo'
I washed it on Monday so he bought me a gold chain
Shopped crack and watched "Colors" and I soaked up game
Drove the Impala on his lap that was my role model
Used to let me kill the corner of his 40-ounce bottle
On the weekend him and my pops flashed the 'Vette
Till one weekend my uncle got stabbed to death
He got murdered by a fiend my pops ain't like that
He was from Nutty Block they used to call him Maniac
Crazy ass nigga wit' a Black Panther tat
Kill a nigga cross him out on his Compton hat
Told me when I got older I would understand that
It's blood in blood out and ain't no turnin' back
Few summers went by and we moved across the tracks
13 that's when I had my first
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
I was the first nigga wit' a Starter jacket on the block
Used to build model cars and let the motherfuckers hop
Moms banged Hoover Crip she was known for sellin' rocks
Let me collect the 40-ounce bottles in the dope spot
Bought my first Converse thought I couldn't be stopped
When I creased up my khakis and threw on my Ronnie Lott
Used to think that I was hard so I stole my brother's glock
And that's the day my life changed 'cause that night he got shot
Killed by another crip over his Rolex watch
I got high for three years off that Chronic from the Doc
I was drinkin' 40-ounces a lot
And every liquor store in Compton sold out the day Eazy dropped
I start bangin' red laces in my adidas
Drinkin' out a brown paper bag on my first drive-by
I was a menace to society
But I never left fingerprints on my
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
I got a lot of dead homies some blood some crip
This is life stop watchin' that "Boyz N The Hood" shit
You see this red rag hangin' out of my jeans?
I went to twenty funerals by the age of nineteen
Then I went to college basketball was my dream
Quit the team 'cause I rather shoot rock wit' the fiends
Wanted to be Freeway Rick
He showed me how to turn a stolen 5.0 into a brick
Bought a Cadillac thought I was rich bangin' DJ Quik
On Crenshaw got jacked for my shit
Took a long chronic hit and thought about the time
When I was 12 years old and I emptied my first clip
Hit my first switch same night fucked my first bitch
Thought I was dreamin' till I pinched her tits
She caught a stray bullet ridin' shotgun in my shit
So I got her name tatted in
[Chorus]
[Repeated: x4]
Ol' English
The Game's song "Ol' English" is a recount of his life in Compton and being involved in gang culture. The chorus talks about riding and getting high while drinking Ol' English, a malt liquor beverage that is often associated with gang culture, and the verse tells stories of his life growing up in the projects and being exposed to gang violence at a young age. He mentions his uncle Greg putting D's on his six-fo' and buying him a gold chain, and how he soaked up gang culture by watching "Colors" with his uncle. He also talks about stealing his brother's glock and getting high on Chronic, a potent strain of marijuana, and drinking 40-ounces of Ol' English. He also talks about losing friends to gang violence and attending 20 funerals by the age of 19.
The song highlights the harsh reality of growing up in Compton and being caught up in gang culture. The Game's storytelling ability is evident in this song, as he vividly describes his experiences and emotions. The use of Ol' English as a recurring motif throughout the song emphasizes the idea of gang culture being intertwined with alcohol and drug use, and how it can lead to dangerous and deadly situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Ol' English (la-lala-la-la-la-la)
Celebrating the act of consuming Ol' English, the malt liquor.
Ridin' by gettin' high
Getting high while driving around.
Smokin' on that chronic drinkin' Ol' English
Simultaneously smoking marijuana and consuming malt liquor.
Rags tied gangs signs Letters on my hat in
Wearing gang-affiliated clothing, including bandanas and hats with gang letters.
Ol' English (la-lala-la-la-la-la)
Continuing to celebrate consuming Ol' English.
Drive by homicide
Referencing violent crimes committed by the singer and their associates, possibly drive-by shootings.
R.I.P. tats in Ol' English Westside 'til I die
Tattoos honoring deceased friends, referencing loyalty to their west-side gang territory even in death.
Niggas pourin' out that Ol' English (la-la la-la-la-la-la)
Pouring out malt liquor in honor of deceased friends or to simply show respect to other gang members.
Once upon a time in the projects yo
Beginning a story of growing up in a low-income housing project.
I watched my uncle Greg put D's on his six-fo'
Observing a family member customize their lowrider car with hydraulics ('D's).
I washed it on Monday so he bought me a gold chain
Helping to clean the car as a child in exchange for a gift of jewelry.
Shopped crack and watched "Colors" and I soaked up game
Witnessing drug dealing and watching the movie 'Colors' contributed to the artist's education about street life ('soaking up game').
Drove the Impala on his lap that was my role model
Learning from and admiring his uncle, who taught him how to drive in his lowrider car.
Used to let me kill the corner of his 40-ounce bottle
Introducing the singer to alcohol at a young age, starting with allowing him to drink the last sips of malt liquor from a bottle.
On the weekend him and my pops flashed the 'Vette
Spending time with his uncle and father, who showed off their Corvette car on weekends.
Till one weekend my uncle got stabbed to death
The uncle was violently killed, possibly as a result of his involvement in street life or gang activity.
He got murdered by a fiend my pops ain't like that
Blaming the murder on a drug addict, someone his father did not associate with.
He was from Nutty Block they used to call him Maniac
Describing his uncle's gang affiliation and nickname within his gang community.
Crazy ass nigga wit' a Black Panther tat
Further describing his uncle's personality and political beliefs (Black Panther tattoo).
Kill a nigga cross him out on his Compton hat
Referencing violent acts of revenge and loyalty to the Compton gang territory.
Told me when I got older I would understand that
His uncle saw him as a possible successor to his legacy and revealed life lessons to him that he would hopefully understand more fully as he grew older.
It's blood in blood out and ain't no turnin' back
Explaining that being in a gang is a lifelong commitment filled with violence and consequences.
Few summers went by and we moved across the tracks
Moving from one side of town (gang territory) to another.
13 that's when I had my first
The verse ends with an ellipsis, leaving open-ended what the artist's first experience was at age 13 - possibly referencing their first violent crime or sexual encounter.
I was the first nigga wit' a Starter jacket on the block
Boasting about being the trendsetter for a popular clothing brand in his neighborhood.
Used to build model cars and let the motherfuckers hop
Taking part in a common hobby among lowrider enthusiasts: building and customizing miniature cars with hydraulics ('letting them hop').
Moms banged Hoover Crip she was known for sellin' rocks
Revealing that the singer's mother was affiliated with the Hoover Crips gang and also sold drugs.
Let me collect the 40-ounce bottles in the dope spot
Teaching the artist about drug culture by allowing him to collect empty malt liquor bottles left at a drug dealing location.
Bought my first Converse thought I couldn't be stopped
Feeling confident and invincible after purchasing a popular brand of shoes.
When I creased up my khakis and threw on my Ronnie Lott
Describing his style of wearing creased, ironed pants and a popular football player's jersey.
Used to think that I was hard so I stole my brother's glock
Acknowledging a dangerous tendency to commit violent acts due to feeling the need to appear 'hard' or tough in his neighborhood.
And that's the day my life changed 'cause that night he got shot
The artist's decision to steal a gun led to his brother's violent death, possibly as a result of his involvement in gang activity.
Killed by another crip over his Rolex watch
Revealing the cause of his brother's death as a robbery and a reminder of the violence in gang culture.
I got high for three years off that Chronic from the Doc
Referencing an addiction to marijuana and possibly a specific strain named 'Chronic'.
I was drinkin' 40-ounces a lot
Continuing the singer's celebratory attitude towards consuming malt liquor.
And every liquor store in Compton sold out the day Eazy dropped
Referencing the popularity of Eazy-E and the increased demand for malt liquor when he released his debut album.
I start bangin' red laces in my adidas
Switching to red shoelaces in his shoes as a symbol of gang affiliation.
Drinkin' out a brown paper bag on my first drive-by
Describing a moment where he combined two common activities in his lifestyle: drinking alcohol out of a brown paper bag and committing a violent drive-by shooting.
I was a menace to society
Identifying himself as a societal problem due to his involvement in violent crimes and gang activity.
But I never left fingerprints on my
Ending with an ellipsis, leaving open-ended what the artist never left fingerprints on - possibly indicating that he was careful to avoid getting caught committing violent crimes.
Ol' English
The repeated phrase serves as a symbolic representation for the artist's lifestyle and attitudes towards gang culture and street life.
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Written by: JAYCEON TAYLOR, TONY COTRELL
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