TQ was raised in the church (he sang in the choir) but his real education came from the streets, where the first wave of hip-hop music became the soundtrack to his life. "From Monday to Saturday I was hangin', partyin', chasing girls, getting in trouble, and straight-up acting the fool," he admits. "But on Sunday my mother dragged me out of bed to go to church. That's where I developed my singing voice and learned how to make people feel me."
2. Nadine Nguyen known as TQ, a veteran singer from Southern California who made her debut Italo Disco singing career in November 2012.
After singing in the Vietnamese community for more than a decade, TQ teamed up with Ian Nguyen (DJ BPM) and many European producers & songwriters to record her own materials with the 80’s New Wave/Italo Disco sound. Her first song & music video; LET’S GO TO TOKYO immediate got the attentions from many audiences who love the sounds of the 80’s. Follow the success of LET’S GO TO TOKYO, TQ released 12 more songs & music videos with special appearances of some 80’s icons including Lian Ross, Fancy, Ken Laszlo, Fred Ventura, Linda Jo Rizzo, Trans-X, John Sauli (ROFO). She also teamed up with a Swedish band, ITALOVE with project: RHYTHM OF LOVE. All of her music video were shot and directed by Ian Nguyen. Many of her songs have reached #1 in dance charts and popularity in countries such as Mexico, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Serbia etc…
Recently, she just signed the contract with ZYX Music, a major German record label specialized in Italo Disco/New Wave since the 80’s. TQ will be the first Vietnamese recording artist who will be with ZYX Music. Her first album, OUT OF THE SHADOWS will be released worldwide by the end of 2014, which contains 14 audio tracks and 12 music videos.
I Remember
Tq Lyrics
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When it just wasn't like this
I remember when we was hungry
And we wasn't riding on six
I remember when we didn't have chips
Still had to try to make the best of it
I remember, baby, I remember
I remember
TQ
I was a lonely boy had
Nothing to do but hustle up on my block
I was the only boy and
Still had it in me that I was never gon' stop
Be up on the bus stop, baby
Working for the new white Jordans
Dog, I mean I didn't have nothing
And that's the way it was, the way it was
Now a whole lot of shit different
All around the world I ball
Candy coated drop top Lexus
Hot boy for all y'all (all y'all)
Dip through my neighborhood
Still the same it's never gon' change
So much love filled with pain
And I always will remember when I
I remember, I remember
When it just wasn't like this (when it wasn't like this)
I remember when we was hungry
And we wasn't riding on six
I remember when we didn't have chips
Still had to try to make the best of it
I remember, baby, I remember
(Give it to 'em 'cause) I remember
Jagged Edge
See, you always had somebody
My brother was my nigga
He was closest to me
I never been too lonely
I know what it's like when you don't have something to eat
Bread with no meat
Flakes with no milk
Clothes with no silk in
And I remember when this life just used to be ugly
TQ
Things a little different now
All around the world we ball
Candy coated drop top Lexus
Hot boy for all y'all (all y'all)
Dip through my neighborhood
Still the same, never gon' change
So much love filled with pain
And I always will remember when I
I remember, I remember
When it just wasn't like this (when it wasn't like this, yeah)
I remember when we was hungry
And we wasn't riding on six
I remember when we didn't have chips
Still had to try to make the best of it
I remember, (yeah, yeah) baby, I remember
I remember
I remember
Jagged Edge
That's why I'm thankful for what I got
'Cause Lord knows, I'm never getting shot
Sometimes I'm wondering when I'm a pop
But if I never, then I long for what I got
That's why I'm thankful for what I got (so thankful)
'Cause Lord knows, I'm never getting shot
And I know I could be (I know)
'Cause I remember
I remember
When it wasn't like this
(When it wasn't like this)
And I remember
I remember, I remember
When it wasn't like this
And I remember
I remember
I remember, I remember
When it just wasn't like this
I remember when we was hungry
And it wasn't right in those cities
I remember when we didn't have chips
Still had to try to make the best of it
I remember, (I know) baby, I remember (I know)
I remember
I remember, I remember
When it just wasn't like this (wasn't like this)
I remember when we was hungry
And it wasn't right in those cities
I remember when we didn't have chips
Still had to try to make the best of it
I remember, baby, I remember
I remember
I remember
I remember
...
The song "I Remember" by TQ featuring Jagged Edge is a nostalgic look back at their humble beginnings and the struggles they faced before achieving success. Throughout the song, the rappers reflect on their past experiences when they didn't have much and had to work hard to make ends meet. TQ reflects on his childhood, working hard for just a new pair of Jordans, while Jagged Edge reflects on not having enough food to eat with bread and flakes, no meat nor milk. Despite the struggles, they had hope and drive to make their lives better, which allowed them to achieve their music careers and success.
The song's lyrics are reflective and illustrate the difficult journey the artists experienced on their way to success. They discuss their early days of poverty, and the struggle that came with it. It is a reminder of the sacrifices they made to reach their goals and a homage to their difficult past. Even as their success grew and they were living their dream, they couldn't forget where they came from.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember, I remember
Recalling memories from the past
When it just wasn't like this
Remembering a time when things were different
I remember when we was hungry
Recalling a time when there wasn't enough food
And we wasn't riding on six
Remembering a time when they didn't have luxury cars
I remember when we didn't have chips
Recalling a time when they didn't have money
Still had to try to make the best of it
Despite the lack of resources, they had to find a way to make things work
I remember, baby, I remember
Continuing to recall past memories
I was a lonely boy had
Describing a time when he felt isolated
Nothing to do but hustle up on my block
Having to work hard to make a living
I was the only boy and
Being the only one in his situation
Still had it in me that I was never gon' stop
Despite the challenges, he never gave up
Be up on the bus stop, baby
Spending time waiting for transportation
Working for the new white Jordans
Working hard to buy nice shoes
Dog, I mean I didn't have nothing
Expressing how little he had
And that's the way it was, the way it was
Accepting the reality of the situation
Now a whole lot of shit different
Things have changed a lot since then
All around the world I ball
Traveling and living a different life
Candy coated drop top Lexus
Owning a luxurious car
Hot boy for all y'all (all y'all)
Being successful and showing off
Dip through my neighborhood
Driving through his old neighborhood
So much love filled with pain
Feeling both love and pain in his heart
See, you always had somebody
Acknowledging that others had it better
My brother was my nigga
Having a close relationship with his brother
He was closest to me
Being emotionally connected to his brother
I never been too lonely
Never feeling completely alone
I know what it's like when you don't have something to eat
Understanding the struggle of not having enough food
Bread with no meat
Having to eat plain bread without toppings
Flakes with no milk
Having cereal without milk
Clothes with no silk in
Not being able to afford high-quality clothing
That's why I'm thankful for what I got
Appreciating what he has now
'Cause Lord knows, I'm never getting shot
Grateful for being alive and safe
Sometimes I'm wondering when I'm a pop
Thinking about what might happen in the future
But if I never, then I long for what I got
Acknowledging that he might miss what he has now
And I know I could be (I know)
Recognizing his potential for success
When it wasn't like this
Remembering a time when things were different (repeat)
And it wasn't right in those cities
Recalling a place that wasn't a good environment
I remember, (I know) baby, I remember (I know)
Continuing to remember past experiences
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabreya Bradley
Such an inspiring and beautiful song. Thanks, "Like Mike"!
Zealotry
Takes me back to a tough period in my youth and makes me cry, but I'm grown and its all good now.......all I can say is......I remember!!🙏✌
Shawn Gordon
I feel 6 years old again this is the real music when groups were popular and people could sing without so much auto tune. love this song
Drizzy
This my favourite song. Bring backs childhood memories I didn’t even know I remembered
onlyone23km
Every time I see the end of “Like Mike”, I feel like crying and smiling at the same time.
GitXxxd
2017!! this song is still bangin!! :D
I only wish there was an official music video for this.....
volcanic yt
Still jamming in 2018 this era of music was and is the greatest that's why the music channels play old school song more now
MRLEGGOBROOKLYN
Always a classic. The kids won't ever feel this vibe such a shame...
Marcus Ulrich
I remember this song on the Like Mike soundtrack I used to love this song I had the movie and cd back than when I was little at the time. But I still have the movie since 2002 I lost the cd though that sucks 😞
Jamar Simpson
same bruh