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.
No Matter What
Various Artists Lyrics
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a more divine southern rapper with a swagg like mine
Facin all kinda time but smile like I'm fine
brag with such passion and shine without tryin
believe me, pains a small thing to a giant
I was born without a dime, out the gutter i climbed
Spoke my mind and didn't stutter one time
Ali say even the greatest gotta suffer sometime
set the standard in Atlanta how to get get get it
so you up and coming rappers wanna diss, just kill it
I'm officially the realest, point blank, period
whether i still live in the hood or just visit
Whatever you can do in the hood i done did it
that's why the dope boys and the misfits feel it
this still the city long as tip livin, listen
I ain't dead (nah) I ain't done(nah)
i ain't scared(of what), I ain't run(from who)
but still I stand (yeah)
no matter what pimpin here I am
no matter what remember
I ain't break(never), I ain't fold(never)
they hate me more(so?)
yeah I know
but here I go
no matter what shawty, here I go
no matter what shawty
You let the blog sites and the magazines tell it
I'm sure to b in jail til 2027
rather see me in the cell than
instead of this new McLaren
God will take you through hell, just to get you to heaven
so even tho it's heavy, the load i will carry
grin and still bear it, win and still share it
apologies to the fans, i hope you can understand it
life can change your direction, even when you ain't planned it
All you can do it handle it, worst thing you can do is panic
Use it to your advantage, avoid insanity manage
to conquer, every obstacle, make impossible possible
Even when winnings illogical, losings still far from optional
yeah they wanna see you shot up in the hospital
but, when life throw punches, block the counter like a boxer do
been locked inside this casa too long, i did a song
to make it known that the king lives on
I ain't dead (nah) I ain't done(nah)
I ain't scared(of what), I ain't run(from who)
still I stand (yeah)
no matter what pimpin here I am
no matter what remember
I ain't break(never), I ain't fold(never)
they hate me more(so?)
yeah I know
but here I go
no matter what shawty, here I go
no matter what shawty
Even in solitude, theres still no hotter dude
i show you how to do, what you do, you ain't gotta clue
all you do is follow dudes, sound like a lotta dudes
ill weather whatever storm, make it out without a bruise
I understand why, now when my hands tied
They take shots cause if I'm out there it's a landslide
but revenge is best served as a cold dish
and suckas will get served better know this
guess it was understood, for me it was over with
but i don't quit, if you ain't noticed yet
they couldn't wait to say goodnight shawty
so they can try to rhyme, act and look like shorty
go get a beat from toomp, and make a hook like shawty
before ya know it I'm back what it look like shawty
I lost my partner and my daughter in the same year
somehow I rise above my problems and remain here(#1)
yeah, and I hope the picture painted clear
if your heart filled with faith then you cant fear
wonder how i face years and I'm still chillin
easy, let go and let god deal with it
I ain't dead (nah) I ain't done(nah)
I ain't scared(of what), I ain't run(from who)
still I stand (yeah)
No matter what pimpin here I am
no matter what remember
i ain't break(never), I ain't fold(never)
they hate me more(so?)
yeah I know
but here I go
no matter what shawty, here I go
no matter what shawty
The lyrics of "No Matter What" by T.I. express the rapper's resilience and determination to overcome the obstacles he has faced in life. He takes pride in his Southern roots and his ability to succeed despite his humble beginnings. T.I. acknowledges that he has faced hardships, including legal troubles that threatened to derail his career and personal life, but he refuses to let them break him. He encourages listeners to stay strong in the face of adversity and to have faith that they can overcome their own struggles.
The first verse of the song establishes T.I.'s confidence in his skills as a rapper and his ability to shine despite his difficult circumstances. He acknowledges that he faces challenges, but he refuses to let them get him down. The second verse addresses some of the criticism and negative attention that T.I. has received from the media and those who envy his success. Although he knows that some people are rooting against him, he remains steadfast in his resolve to keep moving forward. In the third verse, T.I. reflects on his personal losses and how he has managed to keep going in the face of great tragedy. He attributes his ability to persevere to his faith and encourages others to rely on their own beliefs to guide them through the toughest times.
Overall, "No Matter What" is a powerful anthem of resilience and hope, one that acknowledges the difficulties of life while asserting that they can be overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Never have you seen in ya lifetime
You have never seen someone like me before
a more divine southern rapper with a swagg like mine
There's no rapper from the South better than me
Facin all kinda time but smile like I'm fine
Despite my troubles, I remain positive
brag with such passion and shine without tryin
I boast with enthusiasm and ease
believe me, pains a small thing to a giant
I am resilient and strong enough to handle any pain
I was born without a dime, out the gutter i climbed
I came from poverty and rose to success
Spoke my mind and didn't stutter one time
I boldly express my thoughts without hesitation
Ali say even the greatest gotta suffer sometime
Even the most successful people have their hard times
so i huff and puff rhymes, lyrics so sick wit it
I effortlessly create great raps
set the standard in Atlanta how to get get get it
I am a role model in Atlanta for achieving success
so you up and coming rappers wanna diss, just kill it
If new rappers want to challenge me, they should bring their best
I'm officially the realest, point blank, period
I am the most authentic rapper without question
whether i still live in the hood or just visit
It doesn't matter where I live, I am still a great rapper
Whatever you can do in the hood i done did it
I have mastered every challenge in the hood
that's why the dope boys and the misfits feel it
Even those who don't fit in respect my music
this still the city long as tip livin, listen
Atlanta will always be my city as long as I am alive
I ain't dead (nah) I ain't done(nah)
I am not dead or finished yet
i ain't scared(of what), I ain't run(from who)
I am not afraid and will never back down
but still I stand (yeah)
I remain strong
no matter what pimpin here I am
I will always be here, no matter what
no matter what remember
Remember this:
I ain't break(never), I ain't fold(never)
I will never give up, even when facing challenges
they hate me more(so?)
There are people who dislike me, but so what?
yeah I know
I am aware of the haters
but here I go
I keep moving forward
no matter what shawty, here I go
No matter what, I will keep going
You let the blog sites and the magazines tell it
Don't believe everything you read in blogs or magazines
I'm sure to b in jail til 2027
People thought I would be in jail for a while
rather see me in the cell than
They would rather see me fail or suffer
instead of this new McLaren
Instead of me owning a new McLaren car
God will take you through hell, just to get you to heaven
Even if it's difficult, God will help you get to a better place
so even tho it's heavy, the load i will carry
Even though it's tough, I will handle it
grin and still bear it, win and still share it
I will keep a positive attitude and share my success with others
apologies to the fans, i hope you can understand it
I apologize to my fans for any negative rumors or events
life can change your direction, even when you ain't planned it
Life can take unexpected turns
All you can do it handle it, worst thing you can do is panic
You must stay calm and handle any situation
Use it to your advantage, avoid insanity manage
Make the best of any situation and manage your emotions
to conquer, every obstacle, make impossible possible
I can overcome any obstacle and achieve what many thought was impossible
Even when winnings illogical, losings still far from optional
Even when winning seems unlikely, I will still work hard to avoid losing
yeah they wanna see you shot up in the hospital
People want to see me fail or get hurt
but, when life throw punches, block the counter like a boxer do
When life throws challenges, find a way to counter them like a boxer
been locked inside this casa too long, i did a song
After being confined too long, I created a song
to make it known that the king lives on
To remind everyone that I am still a king in the rap game
Even in solitude, theres still no hotter dude
Even alone, I am still a top rapper
i show you how to do, what you do, you ain't gotta clue
I can teach others to be successful even if they don't know how
all you do is follow dudes, sound like a lotta dudes
You are not original and sound like everyone else
ill weather whatever storm, make it out without a bruise
I can overcome any challenge without getting hurt
I understand why, now when my hands tied
I understand why people criticize me, but I cannot respond
They take shots cause if I'm out there it's a landslide
People attack me because my success overshadows theirs
but revenge is best served as a cold dish
The best revenge is to be successful despite the haters
and suckas will get served better know this
People who try to bring me down will eventually fail
guess it was understood, for me it was over with
I moved on and let go of negative situations
but i don't quit, if you ain't noticed yet
I never give up, even when people doubt me
they couldn't wait to say goodnight shawty
People wanted to see me fail or quit the rap game
so they can try to rhyme, act and look like shorty
They try to mimic my style
go get a beat from toomp, and make a hook like shawty
They try to recreate my music
before ya know it I'm back what it look like shawty
Before you know it, I'm back and better than ever
I lost my partner and my daughter in the same year
I faced significant personal losses in a short period of time
somehow I rise above my problems and remain here(#1)
Despite my struggles, I still succeed and remain on top
yeah, and I hope the picture painted clear
I hope my message is clear
if your heart filled with faith then you cant fear
If you have faith, you don't need to be afraid
wonder how i face years and I'm still chillin
People are amazed I can handle so much and still be relaxed
easy, let go and let god deal with it
I stay calm and let God handle my problems
Contributed by Jeremiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.