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1) rapper
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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 80βs coming from the suburbs of Paris. Itβs line up was : Marc Dimitri (Vocals), HervΓ© Lorthioir (guitar), Patrick Larrieu (guitar), Jacques-Laurent Lardaud (bass), FredΓ©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 βWalk Awayβ on EMI France (1988) and an album titled "Under The White Bible Law" (1989).
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The Game Lyrics
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What happened in hip hop
That got Pac and big shot
The thicks blocks
Now every rapper claim
He let his clique pop
But even myself told the gun
To know the run then get shot
Now I'm fucking with doc
(Gotta do the cala-rodas numbers)
If not i push rocks
Anticipating my incarceration
Media think I'm faking like mason
But when it comes to Mase
Fuck are Kelly i don't take it in the face
I find out who sprayed it
And I'm putting you under the pavement
No Buddhist priest, catholic, or Baptist pastor can save him
I'm far from religious
But i got beliefs, so i put
Canary yellow diamonds
On my Jesus peace
I came back from the dead
Without a part of my chest
laid in a hospital bed on cardiac arrest
I waited for 3 years
While everyone else dropped
Now i understand why Nas
Did a song with his pop
[Chorus: x2]
I'm ready to die
Without a reasonable doubt
Smoke chronic and hit it
Doggy style before i go out
Until they sign my death certificate
All eyez on me
I'm still at it, illmatic
And that's The Documentary
If i die my niggas, fuck it
I did a song with Mary Blige, my niggas
Got a hook from faith
No verse from Jay
I guess on westside story
He thought i spit in his face
I told am loving only love
I was talking to Ja
With that Maybach line
It was payback time
Keep fucking with me nigga
Ill put you under me
Take your car and trade it in
For eight 3 hundred see's
If you cross my T
I dodge your (?)
You'd do life in a cementary
Ill do mine with sean
Come home sit in the thrown
With my legs crossed
And my air force
Middle finget rough
Fuck the world
Cause I'm felling like puff
When life after death hit
Mo' money, mo' problems
And i lost my best friend
I'm the second dopest nigga
From Compton you'll ever hear
The first nigga only put out albums
Every 7 years (haha)
[Game (Commentator)]
(You know what speaking of Jay
That just makes me roll down
Now your song westside story)
Oh Oh
(You got a line that says
don't wear throwbacks
Or drive, ride in maybachs,
Is that a shot at Jay?)
No, i was talking about Ja Rule
Yeah, So, Yeah, i got a lot of
Respect for Jay
You know what I'm saying
I never take shots at legends
that's just something i don't do
[Game (Busta)]
Let me tell you why i do this shit
I'm a son of a gun
Cause moms was a hoover crip
First day i got signed
I had to prove i spit
Freestyle with Busta Rhymes
(son you can sing)
Told to Jay and Doc Dre.
I could finally put the shoes on
Now that the room was a rock cave
The q gone
They say truth hurts
Chunk, like quick sand
don't stop me in traffic
And ask about hitman
I gotta restore the feeling
It crawled from under the rock
After the dog pound
Crushed the buildings
I got a family to feed
I'm the middle of 9 children
We can talk about a loan
After i sell 5 million
If i tell you i ain't game
And i don't know Dre.
You goin' do me like Xzibit
And cut half of my face?
I take all the credit
For putting the west
Back on the map
If you ain't feeling that
Go sign Gorilla Black!
[Chorus: x2]
(Documentary)
In The Game's song The Documentary, he reflects on the state of hip hop and the deaths of iconic rappers like Tupac and Biggie. He notes that many rappers claim to be tough and involved in gun violence, but he himself has been in that situation and advises against it. He mentions his collaborations with influential figures like Dr. Dre and Mary J. Blige, and also references his beef with other rappers like Jay-Z and Ja Rule. The song ends with The Game boasting about his role in putting the West Coast back on the map and asserting his place as a top rapper.
The lyrics of The Documentary are raw and unapologetic, with The Game addressing various issues and controversies in the hip hop world. He reflects on his own experiences with violence and imprisonment, and critiques the bravado and posturing that seems to pervade the genre. He also highlights his own talent and success, showing that he is a force to be reckoned with in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
What happened in hip hop
That got Pac and big shot
The thicks blocks
Now every rapper claim
He let his clique pop
The violence in hip hop resulted in the deaths of Tupac and Biggie Smalls. Now every rapper claims to be involved with shooting, but I know the dangerous consequences. I have faced them before and now I'm collaborating with Dr. Dre.
But even myself told the gun
To know the run then get shot
I've been there before
Now I'm fucking with doc
I've been in situations where I had to use a gun, but I know that it can lead to deadly consequences. Now I'm working with Dr. Dre to create music that doesn't glorify violence.
If not i push rocks
Anticipating my incarceration
Media think I'm faking like mason
If I can't make it in music, I'll have to sell drugs to provide for myself. I worry that I may be arrested for doing so. The media often doesn't believe in my authenticity.
But when it comes to Mase
Fuck are Kelly i don't take it in the face
I find out who sprayed it
And I'm putting you under the pavement
I don't care about R. Kelly's disrespectful behavior towards my favorite artist Mase. If someone tries to harm me or my friends, I will retaliate with severe consequences.
No Buddhist priest, catholic, or Baptist pastor can save him
I'm far from religious
But i got beliefs, so i put
Canary yellow diamonds
On my Jesus peace
Regardless of religious beliefs, no one can save someone who disrespects me. I'm not particularly religious, but I still believe in having faith - hence the Jesus piece.
I came back from the dead
Without a part of my chest
laid in a hospital bed on cardiac arrest
I waited for 3 years
While everyone else dropped
Now i understand why Nas
Did a song with his pop
I survived a near-fatal shooting that left me with a damaged heart, which required years of recovery. While I was out, many famous artists came and went, but I survived to make music again. This experience made me appreciate Nas's decision to collaborate with his father.
I'm ready to die
Without a reasonable doubt
Smoke chronic and hit it
Doggy style before i go out
Until they sign my death certificate
All eyez on me
I'm still at it, illmatic
And that's The Documentary
I am willing to risk everything to achieve my goals in life. I live fast and dangerously, but I know my name will be remembered long after I'm gone. My music is illmatic, and The Documentary will be my legacy.
Got a hook from faith
No verse from Jay
I guess on westside story
He thought i spit in his face
I told am loving only love
I was talking to Ja
With that Maybach line
It was payback time
I collaborated with Faith Evans but didn't receive a verse from Jay-Z, who thought I insulted him in 'Westside Story.' I explained to him that I meant no harm, and the line was actually directed at Ja Rule. It was time to get my revenge against Ja Rule, hence the Maybach reference.
Keep fucking with me nigga
Ill put you under me
Take your car and trade it in
For eight 3 hundred see's
If you cross my T
I dodge your (?)
You'd do life in a cementary
Ill do mine with sean
Don't mess with me, or I'll take over you and everything you have. I'll upgrade your car to something much better. If you attack me, I'll defend myself, and you'll suffer the consequences. I'll spend the rest of my life with my friend Sean Combs.
I got a family to feed
I'm the middle of 9 children
We can talk about a loan
After i sell 5 million
I come from a big family, and I need to provide for them. I hope to make a lot of money from my music and be able to finance my siblings' needs. I'll consider taking out a loan once I reach my goal of selling 5 million records.
If i tell you i ain't game
And i don't know Dre.
You goin' do me like Xzibit
And cut half of my face?
I take all the credit
For putting the west
Back on the map
If you ain't feeling that
Go sign Gorilla Black!
If I deny my gang affiliations and pretend not to know Dr. Dre, people might assume I'm a fake and hurt me like Xzibit. I deserve all the praise for elevating the West Coast's status in the hip hop industry. If you're not impressed, go sign someone else like Gorilla Black.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAYCEON TERRELL TAYLOR, JEFFREY BHASKER
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