The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
JUICY
Various Artists Lyrics
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I'd never amount to nothin', to all the people that lived above the
Buildings that I was hustlin' in front of that called the police on
Me when I was just tryin' to make some money to feed my daughters
And all the brothers in the struggle, you know what I'm sayin'?
Uh huh, it's all good baby baby
It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up magazine
Hangin' pictures on my wall
Every Saturday rap attack, Mr. Magic, Marley marl
I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
Smokin' weed and bamboo, sippin' on private stocks
Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack
With the hat to match
Remember rappin' duke, duh-ha, duh-ha
You never thought that hip hop would take it this far
Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri
Funkmaster Flex, Love Bug Starsky
I'm blowin' up like you thought I would
Call the crib, same number, same hood, it's all good
Uh, and if you don't know, now you know, nigga, uh
You know very well who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down, reach for the stars
You had a goal, but not that many
'Cause you're the only one, I'll give you good and plenty
I made the change from a common thief
To up close and personal with Robin Leach
And I'm far from cheap, I smoke skunk with my peeps all day
Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
The Moet and Alize keep me pissy, girls used to this me
Now they write letters 'cause they miss me
I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff
I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
Now honies play me close like butter played toast
From the Mississippi down to the east coast
Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
Sold out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
Livin' life without fear, puttin' 5 karats in my baby girl's ears
Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pools
Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school
Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood
And it's still all good, uh
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
You know very well who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down, reach for the stars
You had a goal, but not that many
'Cause you're the only one, I'll give you good and plenty
Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis
When I was dead broke, man I couldn't picture this
50 inch screen, money green leather sofa
Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
Phone bill about two G's flat
No need to worry, my accountant handles that
And my whole crew is loungin'
Celebratin' every day, no more public housin'
Thinkin' back on my one-room shack
Now my mom pimps a A. C. With minks on her back
And she loves to show me off, of course
Smiles every time my face is up in the source
We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us
No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us
Birthdays was the worst days
Now we sip champagne on our worst days
Uh, damn right I like the life I live
'Cause I went from negative to positive and it's all
(It's all good)
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
You know very well who you are
(Uh, uh)
Don't let 'em hold you down, reach for the stars
(And if you don't know, now you know, nigga)
You had a goal, but not that many
'Cause you're the only one, I'll give you good and plenty
(If you don't know, now you know, nigga, uh)
Representin' B-town in the house, Junior Mafia
Uh, yeah, uh
You know very well who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down, reach for the stars
You had a go, but not that many
'Cause you're the only one, I'll give you good and plenty
The song “Juicy” by The Notorious B.I.G. is a tribute to his past and his rise to fame from a life of struggle. The lyrics speak of his rough upbringing in Brooklyn, his love for hip hop music, and his journey to becoming a successful rapper. The song begins by acknowledging everyone who doubted him and his ability to become anything in life, including his teachers and the people living in the buildings he used to hustle in front of. Through the lyrics, Biggie reminisces about his youth, including his love for hip hop and his early influences in the industry.
As the song progresses, Biggie talks about his transition from a common thief to a successful rapper, who is now able to afford luxuries like Moet and Alize, limousines with chauffeurs, and leather sofas. He also mentions his family’s struggles and his mom’s support throughout his journey. By the end of the song, Biggie has achieved his dreams and is celebrating his success, encouraging listeners to reach for their own dreams.
Overall, “Juicy” is a reflective song that pays tribute to Biggie’s past while celebrating his success and inspiring others to pursue their own goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this album is dedicated to all my teachers that told me I'd never amount to nothin', to all the people that lived above the Buildings that I was hustlin' in front of that called the police on Me when I was just tryin' to make some money to feed my daughters. And all the brothers in the struggle, you know what I'm sayin'? Uh huh, it's all good baby baby
I'm dedicating this album to my teachers and the people who looked down on me while I was trying to make a living to support my daughters. I'm also representing all the people who had to struggle and overcome challenges. It's all good though.
It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up magazine Salt 'n' Pepa and heavy D up in the limousine Hangin' pictures on my wall Every Saturday rap attack, Mr. Magic, Marley marl I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped Smokin' weed and bamboo, sippin' on private stocks Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack With the hat to match
I used to dream big while reading Word Up magazine and listening to Salt 'n' Pepa and Heavy D. I was always into rap music and would hang pictures on my wall. I would spend hours listening to tape recordings until the tape would wear out. That was back when I wore my red and black lumberjack jacket with the matching hat.
Remember rappin' duke, duh-ha, duh-ha You never thought that hip hop would take it this far Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade Born sinner, the opposite of a winner Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri Funkmaster Flex, Love Bug Starsky I'm blowin' up like you thought I would Call the crib, same number, same hood, it's all good Uh, and if you don't know, now you know, nigga, uh
I remember the days when people didn't think hip hop would make it very far. But now, because of my tight rhymes, I'm in the limelight and it's time to get paid. I may have had a rough start, but now I'm blowing up like the World Trade. Shout out to my old friends like Ron G, Brucey B, and Kid Capri. I'm blowing up just like you knew I would. So, if you didn't know before, now you know.
You know very well who you are Don't let 'em hold you down, reach for the stars You had a goal, but not that many 'Cause you're the only one, I'll give you good and plenty
You should always know who you are and not let others get in the way of your dreams. You may have a lot of goals or just one, but either way, I support you and can offer you plenty of words of encouragement.
I made the change from a common thief To up close and personal with Robin Leach And I'm far from cheap, I smoke skunk with my peeps all day Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way The Moet and Alize keep me pissy, girls used to this me Now they write letters 'cause they miss me I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
I turned my life around and left behind a life of thievery. Now, I'm rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Robin Leach. I like to have a good time with my friends and spread love wherever I go. People used to ignore me, but now they're writing letters saying they miss me. I never thought I could be a successful rapper, especially considering my past of carrying guns.
Now honies play me close like butter played toast From the Mississippi down to the east coast Condos in Queens, indo for weeks Sold out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak Livin' life without fear, puttin' 5 karats in my baby girl's ears Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pools Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood And it's still all good, uh
Women are now flocking to me from across the country, and I have a nice condo and can afford to smoke weed for weeks at a time. My shows sell out, and people come just to hear me speak. I live without fear and provide the best for my daughter by putting 5 karats of diamonds in her ears. I often have lunches and brunches and take interviews at relaxing places like pools. People may think I'm foolish for dropping out of high school or believe in negative stereotypes about black males, but I'm still doing well.
Representin' B-town in the house, Junior Mafia Uh, yeah, uh
I'm representing my neighborhood, B-town, and giving a shout out to my crew, Junior Mafia.
You had a go, but not that many 'Cause you're the only one, I'll give you good and plenty
I know you may have goals, but maybe you don't have that many. Regardless, you are the only one of you, and I am here to give you plenty of support and encouragement.
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
If you didn't know before, now you do.
Don't let 'em hold you down, reach for the stars
Don't let others bring you down or limit you. Reach for the stars and go beyond what people expect of you.
Uh, damn right I like the life I live 'Cause I went from negative to positive and it's all (It's all good)
I really enjoy the life I have now. I went from having a negative and difficult life to a positive and successful one. Everything is good now.
Contributed by Adrian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.