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.
The Grind
Tq Lyrics
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And different time
And I just don't know a better way
For me to get mine
That's why I got to shine
The game been good to me
Ain't nothing gonna stop my grind
So it ain't no need to fake on me
And it's a crime crime
But little terry gonna keep on rolling
(Chorus)
I see you trying to get me
Never gonna let them busters get to me
Even if u with me
Always keep my tall eyes open
U can't stick me
I got something for the whole damn world to see
So im gonna give it up
U best belive me
Ain't gonna get me off of my grind
Its exactly what it seems to be
For all of those times
U wish for some prosperity
All you could find
Was hate to see them lies
So you tell somebody else
To get it off your mind
Well I start hearing melody's
So I grabt my pen and pad and recline
On my grind
(Chorus)
(Rap by Warren G)
We on the grind y'all
Cuz we some worldwide riders
What, we on a grind y'all, uh-huh, uh-huh, yeah
You jackin' me up, you takin' my cash
All my life, LBC, for my city I mash
All these OG's and BG's and wanna-bes and L-O-C's
The only friends I got is my 2-1-3
Just my dog Snoop-T-Woop and my nigga N-A-T-E
Can't forget about my nigga H to the dizzy
Pressure and strifes, them wanna take my whites
But these jaw jacks and hood cracks
Will make you break some bizacks
What you thought?
Ya know what I'm sayin', we on the grind like that
Thought we was trippin'?
Haha, all you thought we had was jeans and t-shirts?
What? We hustlin' cuz we want it all, Brand new socks and drawers, fool
(Chorus)
In this song, Tq talks about his desire to succeed, and how he dreams of better days and better times. He acknowledges that he doesn't know a better way to get what he wants than to keep working hard and shining bright. Despite the haters and those who are "too far behind in their mind", Tq knows he can't be stopped and he will continue to roll on. He urges listeners to believe in him, and promises to give it his all.
The chorus emphasizes Tq's resilience and determination to stay on his grind, regardless of the obstacles that come his way. He is aware that there are people who will try to bring him down, but he keeps his eyes open and stays focused. The rap verse by Warren G adds to this theme, as he talks about the struggles of being on the grind and the need to hustle in order to achieve success. He also acknowledges the importance of having a strong support system and the loyalty of his friends.
Overall, "The Grind" is a song that encourages perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity, and highlights the challenges and realities of striving for success.
Line by Line Meaning
I often dream of better days
Sometimes, I envision a future where things are better than they are now
And different time
In that future, time itself may flow differently or be experienced differently
And I just don't know a better way
Despite this hope, I don't have a clear plan for how to attain it
For me to get mine
To achieve my own success, whether that be fame or fortune or something else
That's why I got to shine
But I know that I need to be in the spotlight to make that happen - I have to stand out from the crowd
The game been good to me
I've been successful so far, perhaps within the music industry, but it's not just due to luck
Ain't nothing gonna stop my grind
I'm determined to keep working hard and succeeding no matter what obstacles come my way
So it ain't no need to fake on me
I don't need anyone else pretending to support me when they're really just pretending
There are some folks just too far behind in their mind
Some people don't have the mental or emotional capacity to understand me or my goals
And it's a crime crime
This is severely limiting to me and almost feels like a crime against my own potential
But little terry gonna keep on rolling
Nonetheless, I'm going to keep going and stay relentless in the pursuit of my dreams
I see you trying to get me
I understand that there are people who are envious or jealous of me and want to bring me down
Never gonna let them busters get to me
But I'm not going to let them succeed - I'm too strong and resilient for their negativity
Even if u with me
Even if someone close to me is secretly trying to sabotage me or hold me back in some way
Always keep my tall eyes open
I'll stay alert and vigilant so I can be prepared for any obstacles or negative influences
U can't stick me
None of their tricks or schemes will be able to slow me down or keep me from my goals
I got something for the whole damn world to see
I have a talent or message that I want to share with everyone, and I want to do it in a big way
So im gonna give it up
I'm going to share my talent or creativity with the world and put myself out there
U best belive me
And I know I have what it takes to succeed, so anyone who doubts me better think again
Its exactly what it seems to be
When it seems like I'm working hard and pursuing my goals, that's really what's happening
For all of those times
For all the times I didn't have the success I wanted or faced setbacks
U wish for some prosperity
For all the times I hoped for better fortunes or prosperity
All you could find
Unfortunately, I didn't always find what I was looking for
Was hate to see them lies
Instead, I often encountered people or situations that made it hard to believe in myself
So you tell somebody else
When I couldn't handle my doubts, I would try to confide in or vent to someone close to me
To get it off your mind
So that I wouldn't be consumed by my own negative thoughts or insecurities
Well I start hearing melody's
But eventually, I would start to hear music or inspiration that helped me feel more confident and creative
So I grabt my pen and pad and recline
So I would sit down with my notebook or instrument and get to work
On my grind
Working hard and staying focused on my goals
Contributed by Leah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.