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.
Ride On
Tq Lyrics
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the way I give mine
and what you describe
well let me tell u like this
when I didn't have nothing
there weren't nobody giving me nothing
so I had to make something happen
the only way i know how
'cos everybody was singin' and rappin'
I get my ride on
(Chorus)
ride on (ride on) with all of my niggas
so what u hear me say
right one, 'cos it's 'bout to get bigger
but I still gotto ride on
to get up on top
'cos he told me not to leave it a lot
that must keep lights on
I was reading in the paper yesterday
say they cleaning up the streets around my way
to many niggas on the corner
couldn't make no money if u wonna
and not one time riding through everyday
so I'm thinking like
things 'bout to get a whole lot better
black 64 with a truck full of chedder
picture my homies all born in the ghetto
with a packet off iceburg sweat
listen to me
when my mama stop working
I can stop this shit
but until that day u gotta deal with this
I told y'all I'm a stay real with this
still make a couple mil with this
(Chorus)
(Rap by Lil' Wayne)
On good times this stuff
is often meter
warn your people
Wayne is a walking heater
flames all over
the game"s all over
I told y'all niggas
now your reigns all over
listen, don't play with me
that's 'cos I strap up quick
but holla tips
and glack clips
and my niggas they don't spray quickly
thats 'cos I kiss my ride on
it time to kill niggas 'cos the lights on
bandana tied on
plant em over ice
ten I brick the price
it's raw with no slice
I'm duckin' blue and whites
and yellow drive presser
guns off my dresser
set 'em on my leather
see I just told 'm to ride like that
so I'm a be like that
thats how I get come weaziwee like that
I'm from the streets like that
and on these streets I'm gonna die
the G-code is what we live by
for every buy
(Chorus)
The song "Ride On" by Tq is a powerful expression of the singer's determination to succeed despite the challenges he has faced in his life. In the first verse, he explains that he had to work hard to make something happen for himself because he wasn't given anything. He chose to pursue a career in music even though it was difficult, and this is the way he knows how to succeed. He understands that some people may criticize his approach, but he is confident that it is the right way for him.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of sticking with your dreams and not giving up. Tq encourages his listeners to ride on with him and his crew, even when things get tough. He knows that success is not easy, but he is determined to keep working hard until he achieves his goals. Even when the streets around his neighborhood are being cleaned up, he is still focused on his journey to the top. The rap by Lil Wayne reinforces the message of the song, emphasizing the importance of staying true to your roots and not letting anyone hold you back.
Overall, "Ride On" is an inspiring song that reminds us that success is not easy, but it is achievable with hard work and determination. Tq's lyrics emphasize the importance of pursuing your dreams even when others doubt you, and the chorus encourages us to keep going even when the road ahead is tough.
Line by Line Meaning
So u think it ain't right
You might have a problem with the way I do things
the way I give mine
The way I handle my business
and what you describe
Your perception of my actions
well let me tell u like this
Let me explain it to you
when I didn't have nothing
When I was broke
there weren't nobody giving me nothing
I didn't have any help
so I had to make something happen
I had to find a way to make money
the only way i know how
The only way I know how to get it done
was probably go down
Was to hustle on the streets
'cos everybody was singin' and rappin'
Because everyone was focused on music and entertainment
I get my ride on
I make money by any means necessary
ride on (ride on) with all of my niggas
I hustle and grind with my crew
so what u hear me say
Listen to my words
right one, 'cos it's 'bout to get bigger
I'm on the right path, and things are about to take off
but I still gotto ride on
I still have to hustle to get to the top
to get up on top
To be successful
'cos he told me not to leave it a lot
Because I can't afford to take a break from hustling
that must keep lights on
That's what keeps the money coming in
I was reading in the paper yesterday
I saw in the news that
say they cleaning up the streets around my way
They're cracking down on crime in my neighborhood
to many niggas on the corner
There are too many people hanging out on the streets
couldn't make no money if u wonna
It's hard to make money when you're just hanging out
and not one time riding through everyday
The police are constantly patrolling the area
so I'm thinking like
I'm considering that
things 'bout to get a whole lot better
The situation is improving
black 64 with a truck full of chedder
I'll be riding in a nice car with lots of money
picture my homies all born in the ghetto
Imagine my friends who grew up in poverty
with a packet off iceburg sweat
Wearing Iceberg clothing
listen to me
Hear me out
when my mama stop working
When my mother can stop working
I can stop this shit
I can stop hustling
but until that day u gotta deal with this
Until then, I have to keep hustling
I told y'all I'm a stay real with this
I promised to keep it real
still make a couple mil with this
And still make millions doing it
On good times this stuff
During good times
is often meter
Everything falls into place
warn your people
Warn your friends
Wayne is a walking heater
Lil Wayne is always armed and dangerous
flames all over
I'm on fire
the game's all over
I'm dominating the rap game
I told y'all niggas
I warned you
now your reigns all over
Now it's all over for you
listen, don't play with me
Seriously, don't mess with me
that's 'cos I strap up quick
I always carry a gun
but holla tips
I fire warning shots
and glack clips
And use my Glock handgun
and my niggas they don't spray quickly
My crew doesn't hesitate to shoot
thats 'cos I kiss my ride on
Because I rely on hustling to make a living
it time to kill niggas 'cos the lights on
It's time for violence because the situation calls for it
bandana tied on
With a bandana covering my face
plant em over ice
I'll bury my enemies in ice
ten I brick the price
I sell a lot of drugs and make a lot of money
it's raw with no slice
It's uncut and pure, no additives
I'm duckin' blue and whites
I'm hiding from the police
and yellow drive presser
Fellow drug dealers that are around
guns off my dresser
Guns that I keep at home
set 'em on my leather
I place them on my leather couch
so I'm a be like that
So that's how I'm going to be
thats how I get come weaziwee like that
That's how I got where I am today
I'm from the streets like that
I come from the ghetto
and on these streets I'm gonna die
I know I'll never leave the streets
the G-code is what we live by
We follow a certain code of conduct
for every buy
We risk our lives for every deal
Contributed by Jordan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.