Tribbett’s mother was choir director of El Bethel Church of Christ in Camden, New Jersey, and his dad was the pastor. Also, being a keyboard scholar at an early age, little Tye knew notes on the piano before learning the alphabet. During his teenage years, Tye played for various community choirs like Steve Middleton and the Tri-State Mass Choir of the Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar.
In 1996, what started as a group of friends and siblings trying out a couple songs became Tyrone Tribbett & Greater Anointing. In that same year Greater Anointing won the McDonald's Gospel Choir Competition. In 1997 they won the regional and national awards of the Wrigley's Gospel Choir Competition.
Tye Tribbett & G.A. have collaborated with a variety of notable artists, including Faith Hill, F.O.C.U.S., Mary Mary, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake and Sting. The group's first high-profile performance was on DreamWorks motion picture soundtrack for The Prince of Egypt (see contemporary gospel-centric soundtrack The Prince of Egypt (Inspirational)) as Tyrone Tribbett and Greater Anointing. Their song "Let Go, Let God" was performed with the then-unknown gospel duo Mary Mary. The group went on tour with Faith Hill after impressing her whilst singing back-up at The Prince of Egypt premiere. This gave them the opportunity to perform at various award shows and television shows, including Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
In 2002, the group got its proper debut after signing with Columbia Records/Sony Gospel and releasing the album Life on June 8, 2004. The album, produced by neo-soul mainstay James Poyser, and included such songs as "No Way" and "Everything". Life also included a rare turn from gospel jazz singer and labelmate Kim Burrell on "You Can Change". A string of performances at various award shows built the group's popular reputation of high energy praise and worship.
For the follow-up to Life, Tribbett & G.A. recorded a live concert on December 3, 2005 at Deliverance Evangelistic Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Several notable artists were in attendance, including Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Damien Hall and Teddy Riley of Guy, Mary Mary, Brent Jones, Israel Houghton and Warryn Campbell.[1]
During preparations for the live recording of their second album, Tye and his fellow members of G.A. were hit with the news of deaths of one choir member and two others close to the choir, all within the five months leading up to the live concert recording. Rather than cancel or postpone the recording, the group turned to prayer and persevered with their preparations.
The December 2005 concert was released as the album Victory Live! on May 23, 2006 by Columbia Records with a DVD also from Columbia Records released on September 9, 2006. In December 2006, Victory Live! was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. Its title track "Victory" was nominated as well both for Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Performance.[2]
The group has had many performances on the BET Awards, the NAACP Image Awards and the Stellar Awards.
On Friday, November 30, 2007, Tye performed at the Experience Concert in Lagos, Nigeria alongside Don Moen, Cece Winans, Kurt Carr, Israel Houghton and a host of others. The concert was organized by the House on the Rock Church.
Tye's third album with G.A., Stand Out was recorded live at the Rock Church International,in Virginia Beach, Virginia in August of 2007 and was released in May 2008 and the DVD was released in November 2008.
Tye Tribbett has not forgotten the importance of supporting education as he prepares for an outdoor gospelfest in Florida's capital city of Tallahassee. Tribbett and Mali Music will be featured at Tallahassee Community College on June 18, 2011.
Good In The Hood
Tye Tribbett & G.A. Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Good in the hood
It's good in the hood
Good in the hood
I got something good inside of me
Everybody ain't
Sticking up cars going to bars getting drunk to fight everybody just talking junk
Everybody ain't
And the lips purple 'cause we smoking trees
Everybody ain't
Trynna be tough and violent
Matter of fact I know some cats from the hood play the violin
Everybody downtown
Down frown 'cause you around
Just because you wear a suit don't mean we think u a clown
Some of us are
Going to bed about eleven got to get up real early be at work quater to seven
Some of us are
Going to school not skipping class
Didn't make the dean's list but we still goin' to pass
Some of us are
Taking good care of all our kids
Makin' sure they got clothes and something in the fridge
Some of us are
Happy with life we down with Christ
Got a good head on our shoulders and we feel alright
Good in the hood
It's good in the hood
Good in the hood
I got something good inside of me
Good in the hood
It's good in the hood
Good in the hood
I got something good inside of me
Everybody ain't
Walking around carrying guns thinking it's fun
Got two and three girls carrying sons
Everybody ain't
Wearing all black and selling dope and crack
To teens and fiends whose clothes don't match
Everybody ain't
Cussin' out babies because they driving you crazy
Just maybe they miss their daddy who left them the day before
Everybody ain't
Sleeping around with everybody in town
And when you hit the college ground it's going down
Some of us are
Working in barbershops and salons
Making money, paying bills and child support every month
Some of us are
Really good people just had a crazy life
And now in jail for life with long nights
Some of us are
Going to church faithfully
Got to get it right with God before we finally leave
Some of us are
Trynna do better we trynna get it together
And when it's all said and done we tyrnna go to heaven
Good in the hood
It's good in the hood
Good in the hood
I got something good inside of me (repeat chorus)
In Tye Tribbett & G.A.'s song "Good In The Hood," the artist speaks about the goodness that resides in some people who live in impoverished neighborhoods. The song highlights how individuals in these communities face judgmental views from others who only see negative stereotypes portrayed in the media. The song describes how not everyone in the hood is a criminal, drug dealer, or violent individual, and some individuals strive for a better life by either going to school or work, taking care of their families, going to church, or just having a good heart.
The lyrics showcase how the lived experiences of individuals in impoverished neighborhoods may not always align with the stereotypical depictions portrayed in popular culture. The artist brings to light the more positive aspects that exist in individuals in these communities, despite the many challenges and obstacles they face. The song's main message is about recognizing the good within individuals and communities, regardless of the negative stereotypes that exist about them.
Line by Line Meaning
I got something good inside of me
I have a positive quality within me
Good in the hood
There are positive things within the community
It's good in the hood
The community has a positive side
Good in the hood
There are positive things within the community
I got something good inside of me
I have a positive quality within me
Everybody ain't
Not everyone is
Sticking up cars going to bars getting drunk to fight everybody just talking junk
Engaging in criminal behavior and causing trouble
Everybody ain't
Not everyone is
Walking around with baggy jeans being mean
Being hostile while dressing a certain way
And the lips purple 'cause we smoking trees
Smoking marijuana to the point of staining lips
Everybody ain't
Not everyone is
Trynna be tough and violent
Attempting to act tough and aggressive
Matter of fact I know some cats from the hood play the violin
Despite stereotypes, people from the hood can have surprising talents
Everybody downtown
Not everyone in the city
Down frown 'cause you around
Judging someone based on their appearance
Just because you wear a suit don't mean we think u a clown
Wearing formal clothes does not make someone ridiculous
Some of us are
There are some people who are
Going to bed about eleven got to get up real early be at work quater to seven
Working hard and conscientiously managing sleep schedule
Some of us are
There are some people who are
Going to school not skipping class
Attending classes and being responsible as a student
Didn't make the dean's list but we still goin' to pass
Not being top of the class, but still achieving academically
Some of us are
There are some people who are
Taking good care of all our kids
Being a responsible parent and providing for children
Makin' sure they got clothes and something in the fridge
Ensuring children have basic necessities
Some of us are
There are some people who are
Happy with life we down with Christ
Having religion in life and feeling content
Got a good head on our shoulders and we feel alright
Having a positive perspective on life and being mentally stable
Everybody ain't
Not everyone is
Walking around carrying guns thinking it's fun
Carrying weapons and finding it amusing
Got two and three girls carrying sons
Having multiple children with different mothers
Everybody ain't
Not everyone is
Wearing all black and selling dope and crack
Drug dealing as a way of dressing and making money
To teens and fiends whose clothes don't match
Selling drugs to those with little money and poor fashion
Everybody ain't
Not everyone is
Cussin' out babies because they driving you crazy
Verbally abusing children because of frustration
Just maybe they miss their daddy who left them the day before
Considering the reasons for a child's behavior instead of anger
Everybody ain't
Not everyone is
Sleeping around with everybody in town
Engaging in casual sex with many people
And when you hit the college ground it's going down
Continuing promiscuous behavior in college
Some of us are
There are some people who are
Working in barbershops and salons
Pursuing a career in hair and beauty
Making money, paying bills and child support every month
Being financially responsible
Some of us are
There are some people who are
Really good people just had a crazy life
Having personal struggles but being fundamentally kindhearted
And now in jail for life with long nights
Being punished severely for past mistakes
Some of us are
There are some people who are
Going to church faithfully
Practicing religion regularly
Got to get it right with God before we finally leave
Believing in personal redemption and preparing for the afterlife
Some of us are
There are some people who are
Trynna do better we trynna get it together
Struggling to improve oneself and one's surroundings
And when it's all said and done we tyrnna go to heaven
Hoping to be rewarded in the afterlife for earthly struggles
Good in the hood
There are positive things within the community
It's good in the hood
The community has a positive side
Good in the hood
There are positive things within the community
I got something good inside of me
I have a positive quality within me
Good in the hood
There are positive things within the community
It's good in the hood
The community has a positive side
Good in the hood
There are positive things within the community
I got something good inside of me
I have a positive quality within me
Contributed by Xavier E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JASON DAVID
It's good to be in the hood.
JASON DAVID
Thanks for posting this.
Willie Ellebie Gospel Channel
You're welcome