1) rapper
2) British 60… Read Full Bio ↴The Game is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) British 60s band
3) French new wave band
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).
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The Game Lyrics
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Man, how long is it gon' be for my people to come up
Man, we strugglin', it's hard sometimes
But tomorrow's better than yesterday
I was born in the slums, struggled from day one
Ray Charles vision, blinded by the light from the sun
No navigation, no sense of direction
Dad, how you fathered your kids?
Stranded on the highway of life
Left us out to die, left us out to dry
Shh, I'm still hearin' my mother's cries, nigga
No father figures make harder niggaz
Through the years, went to war with niggaz
From what I saw in the picture
Now your son is bigger, thirteen, looks just like you
Mom said I would grow up and be just like you
From what you did to my sister, she disliked you
Sixteen, eleventh grade, look at me, just like you
Gunnin' for riches, runnin', hoppin' project fences
Street corners to Arizona, how I earn my digits
And I'm far from finished, gamin' till my coffee diminish
Why pray for the after life when mines just beginnin', huh
Only son by our mother, no brothers, only sisters by this one
Every time I kissed one, I missed one, let me explain
Eight years before The Game, everything came with pain
Watch the fate of my family slain would never see good times again
Cursed with pain by a nigga with no shame
My father bear the same name as his father
My grandfather wouldn't believe, he pulled up our family tree
I can see him rollin' over in his coffin'
I'm left with often thoughts of how could you molest your daughter
They say that's ten times worse than manslaughter
Man, you oughta be dead in a grave
But it wasn't my call, so instead you sat in a cage
High-powered, two-hundred and fifty pound, six-five coward
Woulda been dead in an hour
Heard you were scared to take a shower, scared of the yard
Your end is near, you shoulda been scared of God, motherfucker
In The Game's song "Where I'm From," he reflects on his upbringing in the slums and the struggles that he has endured. The lyrics illustrate the challenges that he faced from a young age, including having no father figure, being born with a darker complexion which made it hard to live, and growing up in a family that was cursed with pain. The Game reflects on the impact that his father's absence had on his life, how he had to grow up fast, and how it made him a harder person. He also discusses his father's crimes, including molesting one of his daughters and how he spent time in jail for it.
Throughout the song, The Game emphasizes the importance of resilience, persistence, and hope. He recognizes that his upbringing has not been easy, but he chooses to focus on the good things in life, to look forward to a better tomorrow, and to fight for his success. The Game recognizes that his journey is not over yet, and he is willing to endure the struggles ahead of him to achieve his goals.
Overall, the song "Where I'm From" is an emotional and personal reflection on The Game's life and experiences. It highlights the struggles that he has faced and the resilience that he has developed as a result. The lyrics are a testament to The Game's strength and determination to succeed, despite the odds against him.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder
Reflecting on life, contemplating the future
Man, how long is it gon' be for my people to come up
Asking how much longer it will take for his community to achieve success
Man, we strugglin', it's hard sometimes
Acknowledging the struggles faced by his community
But tomorrow's better than yesterday
Encouraging hope for a better future
I was born in the slums, struggled from day one
Growing up in poverty, facing challenges from the start
Ray Charles vision, blinded by the light from the sun
Being overwhelmed by the obstacles and challenges faced
No navigation, no sense of direction
Feeling lost and directionless in life
Darker complexion made it hard to live
Experiencing discrimination and racism due to skin color
Dad, how you fathered your kids?
Questioning the actions of his absent father
Stranded on the highway of life
Feeling stuck and alone in the journey of life
Left us out to die, left us out to dry
Feeling abandoned and neglected by his father
Shh, I'm still hearin' my mother's cries, nigga
Being haunted by the pain and suffering of his mother
No father figures make harder niggaz
Lacking a positive male role model can lead to negative outcomes
Through the years, went to war with niggaz
Fighting and struggling through life's challenges
From what I saw in the picture
Drawing inspiration and motivation from past experiences
Now your son is bigger, thirteen, looks just like you
Reflecting on how he is becoming like his father despite his absence
Mom said I would grow up and be just like you
Realizing how his mother's predictions were coming true
From what you did to my sister, she disliked you
The unforgivable actions towards his sibling caused permanent damage
Sixteen, eleventh grade, look at me, just like you
Becoming more and more like his father and feeling conflicted
Gunnin' for riches, runnin', hoppin' project fences
Striving for success despite obstacles and challenges
Street corners to Arizona, how I earn my digits
Working hard for money through various jobs and locations
And I'm far from finished, gamin' till my coffee diminish
Excited for the future and planning to work hard until the end
Why pray for the after life when mines just beginnin', huh
Feeling that success and happiness are just beginning in this life
Only son by our mother, no brothers, only sisters by this one
Being the only male sibling in the family
Every time I kissed one, I missed one, let me explain
Feeling the absence of loved ones even during moments of closeness
Eight years before The Game, everything came with pain
Experiencing hardship and pain before achieving success in music
Watch the fate of my family slain would never see good times again
Seeing the tragic fate of his family and feeling hopeless about the future
Cursed with pain by a nigga with no shame
Feeling the pain inflicted by someone who lacks remorse or empathy
My father bear the same name as his father
Sharing a name with his father and grandfather
My grandfather wouldn't believe, he pulled up our family tree
Feeling disconnected from his family history and legacy
I can see him rollin' over in his coffin'
Imagining his grandfather's reaction to the current circumstances
I'm left with often thoughts of how could you molest your daughter
Being haunted by the unthinkable actions of his father
They say that's ten times worse than manslaughter
Being horrified by the severity of child sexual abuse
Man, you oughta be dead in a grave
Feeling anger and hatred towards his father
But it wasn't my call, so instead you sat in a cage
Acknowledging the imprisonment of his father for his actions
High-powered, two-hundred and fifty pound, six-five coward
Describing his father as physically intimidating but morally weak
Woulda been dead in an hour
Feeling that his father deserves punishment for his actions
Heard you were scared to take a shower, scared of the yard
Learning about his father's fear and vulnerability in prison
Your end is near, you shoulda been scared of God, motherfucker
Believing in divine justice and condemning his father's actions
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O- DoGGy
This will ALWAYS be one of my favourite track's from any artist & the beat is unbelievable i love this shyyyt mannnnnnnnnnn
Gold 76
Dope seeing Game and Lil Eazy together 👑 #Compton💯 #EazyEternalE👑
MrWiz7
R.I.P Nate dogg! Respect to this track, real gangster shit!
Charles Smith
This beat is fire
Blacktauren1
*Im a B-L Double O-D, been on songs with S-N double O-P, inside a ferrari with the D-R-E, run up and let it sing like Nate D-O double G!* Rip Nate Dogg
priz05
this album was LIT as fuck!!!
Manea Aiaara
the Beat is siiick!!! I loove this song!! Nate Dogg!!!!!!....
eldon055
I'm here for Nate Dogg! Rest in Peace Homie...
Rusty Lunsford
you can C^ walk to this homie, its still love!!!!
Jermaine Rathan
r.i.p Nate dogg