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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).
Ricky
The Game Lyrics
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C'mon man!"
"Ricky!"
"Help me! Help me! Somebody, help me!"
"Ricky, Ricky!"
"Ricky!"
Blood of a slave, heart of a giant
Had to leave Aftermath, Dre said I was too defiant
That was five years ago, look how fast it go
Destroyin' Interscope, shot myself like Plaxico
But fuck that, blaze one, where the matches yo?
Hit the freeway and see how fast the Aston go
Roll the window down, clip off the ashes so
You can see all my diamonds and how much cash I blow
How many bitches I fuck, how many cars I drive
How many goons I got, count 'em and they all outside
Niggas try to shut me up like Malcom
But standin' in the window caine smoking was the outcome
Sometimes I get a little stressed and pop a Valium
Hit Hollywood late night and knock down a stallion
So niggas think twice about my medallion or
You'll hear Cuba Gooding yelling "Ricky!"
My nostalgia is one hundred percent Compton and zero percent snitch
Park a Bentley and the Phantom on blocks while I use the pitch
Made the Cincinnati fitted more famous than Griffey did
And just to think, several years ago they tried to split his wig
Two to the chest, struck his heart, one hit his rib
Then I blacked out, like a movie, all I could hear
Feelin' all fucked up, woke up to a doctor
All I could think about, was that the cops took my weed and my choppers
They want me to sing, like Sinatra, I told the detective
Get this clear like Belvedere vodka
Them five shots, they created a monster
Hell's Kitchen comin' straight out of Compton
I seen Boyz in the Hood, Morris Chestnut was a actor
2Pac was the real life "Ricky!"
Then they shot down the nigga that shot him, I swear to God
If I'm lying then Compton is New York and I'm Rakim
I'm from where niggas get murdered over stock rims
And punched in the jaw just for a cocked brim
Nobody mama let the cops in, we ain't got no options
Wanted to be a boxer, but I was boxed in
Then my grandmother house went up for auction
And that's what killed 'em, I'm goin' back to buy the block then
Too many niggas locked in, dig up Cochran and defend all my niggas
With they faith under stockings, rather face
God then twenty-five with no options
If Compton ain't the murder capital, we in the top ten
Drive by with our face painted, like a clown
With a tre-pound, forty shells bouncin' off the ground
This how my living room sound, when my brother got shot down
The Game's song "Ricky" tells the story of a young man growing up in Compton, where he witnesses and experiences the harsh realities of life in the city. The lyrics begin with the rapper reflecting on his departure from his former label, Aftermath, and his current success. The chorus, consisting of the repeated name "Ricky," references the character from the movie "Boyz n the Hood" who is killed in a drive-by shooting. The lyrics reference Tupac Shakur, who was also shot and killed in a drive-by in Las Vegas.
The rapper describes his upbringing in Compton, where he witnessed violence and poverty firsthand. He references the auction of his grandmother's house and his desire to buy back the block where he grew up. He acknowledges the danger of life in Compton, where even a trip to the store can end in tragedy. Throughout the lyrics, The Game reflects on his own life and the lives of those around him, paying homage to those who have been lost and underscoring the need for change in his community.
Overall, "Ricky" is a powerful and poignant reflection on life in Compton, and the struggles faced by those who live there. The song highlights the need for change and the power of music to bring attention to important issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Blood of a slave, heart of a giant
I may be descended from slaves, but I have a strong will and a courageous heart
Had to leave Aftermath, Dre said I was too defiant
Dr. Dre didn't want to deal with me anymore because of my rebellious attitude
That was five years ago, look how fast it go
Time flies by quickly, it's hard to believe it's already been five years
Destroyin' Interscope, shot myself like Plaxico
I ruined my music career by doing something reckless, much like Plaxico Burress shooting himself in the leg
But fuck that, blaze one, where the matches yo?
I don't care about that anymore, let's smoke some weed
Hit the freeway and see how fast the Aston go
Let's drive fast on the highway in my Aston Martin
Roll the window down, clip off the ashes so
Let's get rid of the ashes from our blunt by throwing them out the window
You can see all my diamonds and how much cash I blow
Look at all my expensive jewelry and how much money I spend
How many bitches I fuck, how many cars I drive
I've slept with many women and I own a lot of expensive cars
How many goons I got, count 'em and they all outside
I have a lot of dangerous men working for me, they're all waiting outside
Niggas try to shut me up like Malcom
People are trying to silence me like how they did to Malcolm X
But standin' in the window caine smoking was the outcome
Despite their efforts, I'm still here, smoking cocaine and standing in a window
Sometimes I get a little stressed and pop a Valium
I take Valium when I'm feeling anxious or overwhelmed
Hit Hollywood late night and knock down a stallion
I go to Hollywood at night and sleep with a beautiful woman
So niggas think twice about my medallion or
People should be careful not to disrespect me or my jewelry
You'll hear Cuba Gooding yelling 'Ricky!'
If anyone disrespects me, they'll be in trouble just like Ricky from the movie Boyz in the Hood
My nostalgia is one hundred percent Compton and zero percent snitch
I'm very loyal to Compton and I would never betray it to the police
Park a Bentley and the Phantom on blocks while I use the pitch
I leave my expensive cars parked and unused while I sell drugs
Made the Cincinnati fitted more famous than Griffey did
I made the Cincinnati baseball hat more popular than Ken Griffey Jr. did
And just to think, several years ago they tried to split his wig
People used to try to kill me, but I survived
Two to the chest, struck his heart, one hit his rib
Someone shot me twice in the chest, one bullet hit my heart and the other hit my rib
Then I blacked out, like a movie, all I could hear
I passed out and everything went black, like in a movie
Feelin' all fucked up, woke up to a doctor
When I woke up, I felt terrible and there was a doctor there taking care of me
All I could think about, was that the cops took my weed and my choppers
The only thing on my mind was that the police took away my marijuana and guns
They want me to sing, like Sinatra, I told the detective
The police wanted me to confess to a crime, I refused to do so
Get this clear like Belvedere vodka
I'm making it clear that I won't talk to the police
Them five shots, they created a monster
Being shot multiple times turned me into a dangerous and unpredictable person
Hell's Kitchen comin' straight out of Compton
I'm bringing Hell's Kitchen, a dangerous neighborhood in New York, to Compton
I seen Boyz in the Hood, Morris Chestnut was a actor
I saw the movie Boyz in the Hood, where Morris Chestnut played a character named Ricky
2Pac was the real life 'Ricky!'
Tupac Shakur was like a real-life version of the character Ricky from Boyz in the Hood
Then they shot down the nigga that shot him, I swear to God
The person who killed Tupac was later killed himself, I'm telling the truth
If I'm lying then Compton is New York and I'm Rakim
If I'm not telling the truth, then everything is backwards and I'm not who I say I am
I'm from where niggas get murdered over stock rims
In Compton, people will kill you just to steal your car rims
And punched in the jaw just for a cocked brim
You can get beaten up just for wearing your hat at an angle
Nobody mama let the cops in, we ain't got no options
No one in Compton trusts the police, we have no choice but to fight back
Wanted to be a boxer, but I was boxed in
I had dreams of becoming a boxer, but my circumstances made it impossible
Then my grandmother house went up for auction
My grandmother's house was sold at an auction, which was devastating
And that's what killed 'em, I'm goin' back to buy the block then
My grandmother's house being sold was the final straw, I will buy back the entire neighborhood
Too many niggas locked in, dig up Cochran and defend all my niggas
Too many people are in jail, we need to free them and defend them like Johnnie Cochran did
With they faith under stockings, rather face God then twenty-five with no options
People in Compton would rather die than spend 25 years in jail with no options
If Compton ain't the murder capital, we in the top ten
Compton is one of the most dangerous cities in the United States
Drive by with our face painted, like a clown
We commit drive-by shootings with our faces painted to avoid being recognized
With a tre-pound, forty shells bouncin' off the ground
We use a .357 Magnum handgun with 40 bullets bouncing off the pavement
This how my living room sound, when my brother got shot down
Gunshots in my living room are a common occurrence, especially when my brother was killed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KHALIL ABDUL-RAHMAN, DANIEL TANNENBAUM, JAYCEON TERRELL TAYLOR
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