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.
The Great I Am
Various Artists Lyrics
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Do owww ohhhh og gg the bomb
Snoop Doggy
Do owww ohhhh og gg Dog
From the depths of the sea
back to the block
Snoop Doggy Dogg
funky as the the The D.O.C
but it\'s still the same
Long Beach is the spot
where I served my cane
Follow me follow me
follow me follow me
but don\'t lose your grip
Nine trizzay\'s the yizzear
for me to fuck up shit
So I ain\'t holdin nuttin back
And motherfucker
I got five on the twenty sack
It\'s like that and as a matter
of fact rat-tat-tat-tat
Cuz I never hesitate to put
a nigga on his back
Yeah so peep out the manuscript
You see that it\'s a must
we drop gangsta shit
What\'s my motherfuckin name
Snoop Doggy
Do owww ohhhh og gg
yeah yeah yeah
Snoop Doggy
Do owww ohhhh og gg the bomb
Da duh da da dah Do do do do
doo doo doo da d ahhh Dog
It\'s the bow to the wow
creepin and crawlin
Yiggy yes y\'allin
Snoop Doggy Dogg
in the motherfuckin house
like everyday
Droppin shit with my nigga
Mr Dr. Dre
Like I said niggaz can\'t
FUCK with this
And niggaz can\'t FUCK
with that shit that I drop
cuz ya know it don\'t stop
Mr. One Eight Seven
on a motherfuckin cop
Tic toc never the glock
just some nuts and a cock
Robbin motherfuckers
then I kill dem blood claats
Then I step through the fog
and I creep through the smog
Cuz I\'m Snoop Doggy who
Doggy what Doggy Dogg
Snoop Doggy Do owww ohhhh oggg
Snoop Doggy
Do owww ohhhh og gg the bomb
Now just throw your hands
in the motherfuckin air
And wave the motherfuckers
like ya just don\'t care
Yeah roll up the dank
and pour the drank
And watch your step why
cuz Doggy\'s on the gank
My bank roll\'s on swoll
My shit\'s on hit legit now
I\'m on parole stroll
with the Dogg Pound
right behind me
and up in yo bitch
is where ya might find me
Layin that playin that G Thang
She want the nigga
with the biggest nuts
and guess what
He is I and I am him slim
with the tilted brim
What\'s my motherfuckin name
Snoop Doggy
Do owww ohhhh og gg the bomb
Snoop Doggy Do owww ohhhh oggg
Snoop Doggy
Do owww ohhhh og gg the bomb
Snoop Doggy
Do owww ohhhh og gg Dog
Da duh da da dah Do do do do
doo doo doo da d ahhh the bomb
Da duh da da dah Do do do do
doo doo doo da d ahhh Dog
Doggy Dogg Doggy Dogg
Doggy Dogg
What is his name Snoop Dogg
and the Dogg Pound
Dog the bomb
Ohhh Snoopy Dogg Snoopy Dogg
Snoopy Dogg the bomb
Yeah yeah Dog I know his name
C\'mon Snoopy c\'mon Snoopy
the bomb And the Dogg Pound
Snoopy Dogg the bomb
Snoopy Dogg
Snoopy Dogg Dog
Dog nasty dog doggy dog
It's difficult to interpret the lyrics of Snoop Doggy's verse in Various Artists' song Just As I Am, as it's heavily steeped in rap and not exactly enunciated clearly. However, it's easy to discern that the rapper is boasting about his accomplishments and intimidating his rivals. He talks about going solo but staying true to his Long Beach roots and the drug dealing he used to do there. He also talks about killing cops, creeping through the fog and the smog, and being accompanied by the Dog Pound. The lyrics suggest that Snoop Doggy is the "bomb" and can't be messed with in the rap scene, which reinforces the rapper's bravado and machismo attitude.
Overall, the song portrays the harsh realities of living in the ghetto and the struggle to survive. Snoop Dogg's verse, in particular, highlights the influence of rap music in transgressing cultural barriers, making this genre a platform for articulating songs that talk about social issues and how one can come through against all odds.
Interesting facts about Just As I Am by Various Artists:
* The song was released on November 4, 1997, and features various rap artists like Ice Cube, B-Real, Method Man, and Busta Rhymes.
* The song sample's Kenny Rogers and the First Edition's hit song, Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In).
* It is one of the songs featured in Now That's What I Call Music! 3, a compilation album released by EMI and Virgin Records.
* The song became an instant hit, ranking high on the charts, and gaining airplay on various radio stations.
* The song also gained commercial success, selling more than 200,000 copies in the United States alone.
* The song featured in the soundtrack of the movie How to Be a Player, which starred Bill Bellamy and Natalie Desselle.
* The song's music video features various rappers performing their verses in front of a graffiti-covered wall, which was shot in black and white.
* The song features explicit language, and the music video was deemed inappropriate for younger audiences.
* The song's lyrics also reference N.W.A. and The D.O.C, two groundbreaking rap groups from the '80s.
* The song is widely regarded as one of the most influential rap songs of the late '90s.
Chords not available for this song, as it's heavily rap-focused.
Line by Line Meaning
Do owww ohhhh og gg the bomb
Snoop Dogg's presence is powerful and commanding, he is the 'bomb'
Do owww ohhhh og gg Dog
Snoop Dogg is referring to himself as the 'Dog'
From the depths of the sea back to the block
Snoop Dogg is describing his journey from humble beginnings to achieving success and returning to his roots
funky as the the The D.O.C
Snoop Dogg has a unique style that is just as funky as that of The D.O.C
Went solo on that ass but it's still the same
Snoop Dogg may have parted ways with his group, but he's still as talented as ever
Long Beach is the spot where I served my cane
Long Beach is the place where Snoop Dogg sold drugs in his past
Follow me follow me follow me follow me but don't lose your grip
Snoop Dogg is an influencer, but his followers should be cautious not to lose themselves in the process
Nine trizzay's the yizzear for me to fuck up shit
Snoop Dogg has a history of causing trouble, and this year won't be any different
So I ain't holdin nuttin back
Snoop Dogg is going all in and holding nothing back
And motherfucker I got five on the twenty sack
Snoop Dogg is proving his loyalty by offering to pitch in money for a $20 bag of drugs
It's like that and as a matter of fact rat-tat-tat-tat
Things are the way they are, and Snoop Dogg will act accordingly, even if it means resorting to violence
Cuz I never hesitate to put a nigga on his back
Snoop Dogg is quick to use his physical prowess to take down his enemies
You see that it's a must we drop gangsta shit
Snoop Dogg feels obligated to make music that reflects his true self as a 'gangster'
Now just throw your hands in the motherfuckin air
Snoop Dogg wants his audience to show excitement and energy by raising their hands in the air
And wave the motherfuckers like ya just don't care
Snoop Dogg wants his audience to wave their hands with abandon and enthusiasm
Yeah roll up the dank and pour the drank
Snoop Dogg is promoting drug use and alcohol consumption
My bank roll's on swoll
Snoop Dogg is enjoying financial success and his bank account is full
My shit's on hit legit now I'm on parole stroll
Snoop Dogg's music is popular and respected, but he is still on parole and must be cautious
with the Dogg Pound right behind me and up in yo bitch is where ya might find me
Snoop Dogg's crew, the 'Dogg Pound', is backing him up, and he might be spending time with another man's woman
She want the nigga with the biggest nuts and guess what He is I and I am him
Women are attracted to Snoop Dogg's confidence and bravado, and he is proud to be the biggest 'player' around
What's my motherfuckin name Snoop Doggy
Snoop Dogg is establishing his identity through his name
It's the bow to the wow creepin and crawlin Yiggy yes y'allin
Snoop Dogg is demonstrating his slick moves and unique style of rapping
And niggaz can't FUCK with that shit that I drop cuz ya know it don't stop
Snoop Dogg's music is so good that other rappers can't compete with him and he plans on continuing to rap indefinitely
Mr. One Eight Seven on a motherfuckin cop Tic toc never the glock just some nuts and a cock
Snoop Dogg would rather take out a cop through his words than through violence, showing his cleverness and humor
Robbin motherfuckers then I kill dem blood claats
Snoop Dogg is confessing to stealing from people and using strong Jamaican slang to emphasize his intentions to kill
Then I step through the fog and I creep through the smog Cuz I'm Snoop Doggy who Doggy what Doggy Dogg
Snoop Dogg is confident in his abilities to exist in any environment, and he is proudly proclaiming his name
Doggy Dogg Doggy Dogg Doggy Dogg
Snoop Dogg repeats his name in various ways to establish his identity
What is his name Snoop Dogg and the Dogg Pound Dog the bomb
Snoop Dogg has re-established his identity and the contribution of his group, the Dogg Pound, and they are amazing
Ohhh Snoopy Dogg Snoopy Dogg Snoopy Dogg the bomb
Snoop Dogg is emphasizing his power and greatness
Dog nasty dog doggy dog
Snoop Dogg is using repetition to add emphasis to his name and remind his listeners of who he is
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