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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 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).
Up On the Wall
The Game Lyrics
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Think you from LA 'cause you listen to some Mustard?
This is Battlecat, my nigga Kurupt had the battle raps
We go back like four flats on the Cadillac
Nigga, you ain't never been to a hood day
You don't know Ice Cube, today was a good day
You ain't never been on dropped off in the jungles
Tan Khakis, red bandana wrapped around your knuckles
Stopped at the Weiner Schnitzel, got socked in the jaw
By some sixties, I bombed back, the nigga pulled
Out a strap, said it's 6-0, I ducked, then he missed me
Now I'm back to Bompton
Before I hit the hood, a nigga gotta stop in the Swans
And pick up a sack, had fifty for an eighth
And I only had fifty, made it last all day
Smoking with the homies, My nigga G Weed from Nellaz
My nigga Hooter from Athens Park stay brackin'
Fo' line, deuce line, Bray still active
And the Cedars ain't giving no passes, why we asking?
How you gon' bang if you really ain't from LA?
Spray your gang up on the wall
Tell me
And how you gon' fade if you really don't know the dance
I see you really don't bang at all
Mark-ass
Murder was the case that they gave Game
Cops on the Cutlass 'cause they know a nigga gang bang
Red bandana round the rearview
"Where you say you from, Blood?" Niggas can't hear you
Flag on the left side claiming you a Blood
Blue rag on the right side calling niggas cuz
'Bout to get your mark ass chalked out on the West
This for all my niggas in the pen beating on they chest like
I said I need some pussy on my motherfucking wall
And I ain't got my commissary yet
I said the next motherfucker try to steal a cigarette
He gon' get a fucking pencil to the neck
That's on the set
Ooh, I'm a Tree Top rep
All the homies know I shoot choppers, handguns and Tecs
Not unless my niggas really get it popping
Tree Top niggas like the Hoovers in Bompton
Big Budda, Syke O, Slim 4, Lil Wack
Q-Ball, Lil' Wolf, TK, big back
YZ, 40 Duty, three, two strap
Quisha and Miss Lisa house, where we at
It's the gang bang capital, two Ts, capitals
The enemies know the business, this shit is factual
Bompton's most hated, fuck it, shoot out and fade it
So my mama stay awake 'cause her son be gang banging
You don't know about the put ons and DPs
Hanging out on the block (coming through to squeeze)
Some outta town niggas disrespecting
I see why Suge Knight and Big U was arrested
(Can't forget about the Mexicans)
And I fuck with the villains and the Swans on God
On God
I got niggas from Denver Lane that'll ride
I got éses that'll kill you at your job
I got some looters by the Weiner Schnitzel
Hanging out with the pistols, making sure shit official
Big Whos and Day both got stripes
Both locked up for life, so if I ever hit the pen
I got a squad, hell yeah, I'm on that gangsta shit
Nigga, run up, knockout, he gon' think he's slick
Hub in the dub, nigga, don't even trip
I get you chased by the grapes, nigga 300 Crips
My nigga Magic from Avalon, Draws from neighbourhood
Get your ass, dope fiends slipping in Hollywood
Hop from 6-0, Girch from Santana
Roc from Nutty Blocc, we tied our bandanas
And for my little nigga Frogg, I gotta stay active
Blood in, Blood out, what's brackin'?
R.I.P OG TC
Shoutout to my big homie Bone from Athens
Ridin' down Bentral 'bout to bust a right
On Piru street and scoop this nigga Problem up, Blood
What, green light and yeah it's go time
Product out the fo', they can get it off in no time
Oh my, did it on my own, no cosign
45, devil in disguise, free dope trial
West side, ride 'em off 3rd avenue
Go at us, have your shirt wet as Lake Havasu
Pop pop diggity drop drop, hopped in a hotbox
Smashed off, stashed the Glock, drop it off at the chop shop
Boy, dollars only thing make sense
Fo' to the deuce, rest in peace 4 Bent, what?
How you gon' bang if you really ain't from LA?
Spray your gang up on the wall
Tell me
And how you gon' fade if you really don't know the dance
I see you really don't bang at all
Mark-ass
The lyrics to The Game's "Up On the Wall" take on a confrontational tone as he addresses those who claim to be from LA but don't truly understand the culture and history behind gang life in the city. The rapper begins by calling out those he deems "mark-ass" and "bitch ass busters" for thinking they know LA just because they listen to some Mustard. He touts his own authenticity by referencing his connections to the likes of Ice Cube and the fact that he's been to a "hood day." He highlights some of his own experiences in the city, such as getting into a scrap in the Weiner Schnitzel parking lot and being chased by the 6-0s, and name drops various neighborhoods and gangs. The song ends with a tribute to his "big homie" Bone and a shoutout to Piru street.
The Game's "Up On the Wall" is a commentary on the complexities of gang culture in LA and the ways in which outsiders often misrepresent or misunderstand it. The song is a nod to the history and traditions of the city's gangs and the importance of respecting those who have earned their place within them. It's also a reflection of the artist's own journey and the role that gang life has played in his identity and sense of belonging. Ultimately, "Up On the Wall" is a statement of pride and defiance, a challenge to anyone who would question his authenticity and a celebration of the community that he calls home.
Line by Line Meaning
Old pussy ass mark, bitch ass buster
You are a weak and cowardly individual
Think you from LA 'cause you listen to some Mustard?
Do you believe that simply listening to music from LA makes you a part of the culture?
This is Battlecat, my nigga Kurupt had the battle raps
I am connected to influential figures in the music industry
We go back like four flats on the Cadillac
Our relationship extends for a long time, like a classic car
Nigga, you ain't never been to a hood day
You have never experienced the true essence of a neighborhood gathering
You don't know Ice Cube, today was a good day
You lack knowledge about Ice Cube's iconic song 'It Was a Good Day'
You ain't never been on dropped off in the jungles
You haven't been taken to the dangerous areas of the city
Tan Khakis, red bandana wrapped around your knuckles
Wearing specific clothing and accessories to represent a gang
Me and my brother used to dip down in 'Shaw
My sibling and I would often venture into the neighborhood of 'Shaw
Stopped at the Weiner Schnitzel, got socked in the jaw
While visiting a fast food restaurant, I was unexpectedly punched in the face
By some sixties, I bombed back, the nigga pulled
A member of the Sixties gang retaliated, but I fought back
Out a strap, said it's 6-0, I ducked, then he missed me
He pulled out a gun, claimed alliance with the 6-0 gang, but failed to harm me
Now I'm back to Bompton
I have returned to my hometown of Compton
Before I hit the hood, a nigga gotta stop in the Swans
Prior to visiting my neighborhood, I need to make a stop at the Swans gang
And pick up a sack, had fifty for an eighth
Acquiring drugs, possessing fifty dollars for one eighth of an ounce
And I only had fifty, made it last all day
Despite having limited funds, I managed to make it last throughout the day
Smoking with the homies, My nigga G Weed from Nellaz
Enjoying cannabis with my friends, particularly G Weed from the Nellaz gang
My nigga Hooter from Athens Park stay brackin'
My friend Hooter from the Athens Park gang is involved in criminal activities
Fo' line, deuce line, Bray still active
Different gang affiliations and regions, like Four-Line and Deuce-Line, remain active
And the Cedars ain't giving no passes, why we asking?
The Cedars gang is not forgiving or lenient, why should we seek their approval?
How you gon' bang if you really ain't from LA?
How can you claim gang affiliation if you are not truly from Los Angeles?
Spray your gang up on the wall
Display your gang's graffiti on the wall to prove your loyalty
And how you gon' fade if you really don't know the dance
How can you involve yourself in gang disputes if you are unfamiliar with the territorial rituals?
I see you really don't bang at all
It is evident that you are not genuinely involved in gang activities
Murder was the case that they gave Game
Game (the artist) was accused of a serious crime
Cops on the Cutlass 'cause they know a nigga gang bang
Police officers are suspicious of Game due to his association with gang activities
Red bandana round the rearview
A red bandana is hanging from the rearview mirror as a symbol of his gang
"Where you say you from, Blood?" Niggas can't hear you
When asked about his gang affiliation, others cannot understand his response
Flag on the left side claiming you a Blood
The left side of his body displays a flag, indicating his membership in the Bloods
Blue rag on the right side calling niggas cuz
A blue rag on the right side signifies his connections with Crips
'Bout to get your mark ass chalked out on the West
You are about to be defeated on the western side of Los Angeles
This for all my niggas in the pen beating on they chest like
A tribute to incarcerated individuals who show their strength by beating their chests
I said I need some pussy on my motherfucking wall
He desires to have sexual encounters with women and hang their pictures on his wall
And I ain't got my commissary yet
He hasn't received his prison funds to purchase personal items
I said the next motherfucker try to steal a cigarette
If someone attempts to take a cigarette from him, they will face violent consequences
He gon' get a fucking pencil to the neck
The person will be stabbed in the neck with a pencil as punishment
That's on the set
He guarantees the truthfulness and seriousness of his previous statement
Ooh, I'm a Tree Top rep
He proudly represents the Tree Top gang
All the homies know I shoot choppers, handguns and Tecs
His fellow gang members are aware of his proficiency with various firearms
Not unless my niggas really get it popping
He takes violent action only if his gang members initiate it
Tree Top niggas like the Hoovers in Bompton
Tree Top gang members are comparable to revered gang members in Compton
Big Budda, Syke O, Slim 4, Lil Wack
Names of individuals associated with the gang, emphasizing their importance
Q-Ball, Lil' Wolf, TK, big back
More names of influential individuals within the gang
YZ, 40 Duty, three, two strap
Additional names serving as a show of strength and recognition within the gang
Quisha and Miss Lisa house, where we at
Referring to the houses of Quisha and Miss Lisa, indicating their relevance to the gang
It's the gang bang capital, two Ts, capitals
Compton is widely known as the center of gang activity, represented by two Ts
The enemies know the business, this shit is factual
Rival gangs understand the seriousness and reality of the gang lifestyle
Bompton's most hated, fuck it, shoot out and fade it
The city of Compton holds resentment towards him, so he engages in violent confrontations
So my mama stay awake 'cause her son be gang banging
His mother is constantly worried about his involvement in gang activities
You don't know about the put ons and DPs
You have no understanding of the initiation rituals and disciplinary actions within the gang
Hanging out on the block (coming through to squeeze)
Spending time on the neighborhood streets, ready to engage in violence if necessary
Some outta town niggas disrespecting
Non-locals are disrespecting his gang and its reputation
I see why Suge Knight and Big U was arrested
Their involvement in criminal activities justifies why Suge Knight and Big U were apprehended
(Can't forget about the Mexicans)
Acknowledging the importance and presence of Mexican gang members
And I fuck with the villains and the Swans on God
He aligns himself with the Villains and the Swans gangs
I got niggas from Denver Lane that'll ride
Individuals from the Denver Lane gang are willing to engage in violence on his behalf
I got éses that'll kill you at your job
He has Hispanic gang members who are prepared to take someone's life at their place of work
I got some looters by the Weiner Schnitzel
There are individuals associated with looting and criminal activities near the Weiner Schnitzel restaurant
Hanging out with the pistols, making sure shit official
Being present with firearms to establish their authority and credibility
Big Whos and Day both got stripes
Recognizing the reputation and status of Big Whos and Day within the gang
Both locked up for life, so if I ever hit the pen
They are serving life sentences, but if he ends up in prison, he will have their support
I got a squad, hell yeah, I'm on that gangsta shit
He has a group of loyal associates, showing his commitment to the gangster lifestyle
Nigga, run up, knockout, he gon' think he's slick
If someone initiates a confrontation, he will quickly knock them out, challenging their arrogance
Hub in the dub, nigga, don't even trip
He suggests driving around the neighborhood without concerns or worries
I get you chased by the grapes, nigga 300 Crips
He has the ability to have the Grape Street gang chase someone, revealing his influence
My nigga Magic from Avalon, Draws from neighborhood
Magic from Avalon and Draws from the Neighborhood gang are his trusted associates
Get your ass, dope fiends slipping in Hollywood
They catch individuals who are under the influence of drugs and vulnerable in Hollywood
Hop from 6-0, Girch from Santana
Moving between 6-0 and Santana gang territories
Roc from Nutty Blocc, we tied our bandanas
He is connected to individuals from the Nutty Blocc gang through shared bandanas
And for my little nigga Frogg, I gotta stay active
Out of loyalty to his associate Frogg, he must remain engaged in gang activities
Blood in, Blood out, what's brackin'?
Once you join the Bloods, you are a member for life and must adhere to the gang's values and activities
R.I.P OG TC
A tribute to the deceased Original Gangster TC
Shoutout to my big homie Bone from Athens
Acknowledging and sending greetings to his senior associate Bone from the Athens gang
Ridin' down Bentral 'bout to bust a right
Traveling down Bentral Avenue and preparing to make a right turn
On Piru street and scoop this nigga Problem up, Blood
Heading to Piru Street to meet up with someone named Problem, using the term 'Blood' as a form of address
What, green light and yeah it's go time
Giving the go-ahead for violence or criminal activity
Product out the fo', they can get it off in no time
Easily and quickly distributing illegal products
Oh my, did it on my own, no cosign
Achieving success and recognition without outside support or endorsement
45, devil in disguise, free dope trial
Possessing a .45 caliber firearm, representing the dangerous and criminal lifestyle, and referencing legal issues related to drugs
West side, ride 'em off 3rd avenue
Operating and engaging in criminal activities on the west side of Los Angeles, particularly on 3rd Avenue
Go at us, have your shirt wet as Lake Havasu
Confronting them will result in extreme violence, with blood staining your clothes like Lake Havasu's water
Pop pop diggity drop drop, hopped in a hotbox
Sounds of gunfire and the action of quickly entering a stolen car
Smashed off, stashed the Glock, drop it off at the chop shop
Driving away quickly after hiding the firearm and leaving it at a location for illegal modifications
Boy, dollars only thing make sense
Money is the primary motivator and priority
Fo' to the deuce, rest in peace 4 Bent, what?
Referring to a specific area within the gang's territory and paying respects to someone named 4 Bent who has passed away
Mark-ass
A derogatory term for an individual lacking bravery or strength
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jason Martin, Jayceon Taylor, Keenon Jackson, Tyrone Griffin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@king...675
I can’t stop dancing this beat crazy 🔥🔥🤩🤩
@ItzzNino
Trusssss💯💯💯💯💯👈🔥
@LOVEzGOLD
Hit that C-walk, freeze! Jook, now Jive, start Jiggin', homie! Bc you Can't stop! Won't stop! Warm It UP Like Kris then... Jump! Jump!
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@leandrorobles3200
I love how Game is always giving props to the ones that came before him, talking about Kurupt, Ice Cube and quoting Snoop.
@brandonlake9666
Pay your dues . .. show respect
@mrdg1011
Game,Ice Cube,Kurupt, all shoulda been @ SB HALFTIME just like Snoop
@brianpascoe7454
Yo one year late on this comment but chill with that…people really think game only name drops out of beef not respect…😂😂99% of his name drops are pure respect🍻🍻
@brianpascoe7454
@Mr D&G that would have been dope…this man was at the top for damn near 10 years…then he did the right thing and passed down to Kendrick…MFs really got it twisted like he only fucked with himself…he did a lot for the west
@LOVEzGOLD
I was just commenting how everyone needs to unite on a 30 min. song. MC Eight and MC Ren, 213, WC and Dre, Twista and on and on. Prolly make whole album! 🤯🤑
@SuperBlessedKing
I’m a very young California native, who was born and raised in my home state of California USA.
I love this West Coast vibe.
The Game always brings amazing West Coast vibes.
When I met YG and we took our picture together in November 2016, Nipsey Hussle was there with us and I thought about the fact that this is truly incredible how we are the new generation of California’s progressive music creators.
The West Coast is the BEST Coast.
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