1) rapper
2) punk band f… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist called WC:
1) rapper
2) punk band from Poland
3) Swedish punk band
4) Greek band
5) Israeli alternative rock duo
1) William L. Calhoun, Jr. (born in 1970), better known by his stage name WC pronounced "Dub-C" and not "Double-U-C", is an American West Coast rapper. He was born in Texas, but moved to Los Angeles at an early age.
Known for his long braided goatee, lyricism, and Crip walking, WC has been a staple in West Coast gangsta rap since the early 1990s. He also is a known Crips member from 111 Neighborhood crip gang a California based gang.
WC began his career with underground rap groups such as Low Profile and WC and the Maad Circle. His 1998 solo debut The Shadiest One landed in the Top 20, featuring such singles as "Cheddar", "Just Clownin'" and "Better Days". The Ghetto Heisman followed in 2002 and featured the song "The Streets", which also landed in the Top 20.
2) WC (Wyidealizowana Ciemność) is a punk band from Poland formed in 1981 in Miastko.
3) WC was a Swedish punk band. It was formed in 1979 by guitar player Niklas Andersson and bass player Tommy Eger. After a turbulent and somewhat unserious start, the band got it’s first gig in autumn 1980 as a trio with Jörgen Bröms on drums and vocals. The group became a quartet in spring 1981, when they picked up Perry Ingman for a drummer and Jörgen moved over to guitar. With this lineup they won a rock band competition in autumn ‘82 in which the price was to record a single. The single was recorded the days before new years eve the same year in Pop Studio in Eskilstuna. A-side was “Polis, polis” (Police, police) and B-side was “Pappershjältar” (Paper heroes). The record was sold in a somewhat different way. A concert was organized where the audience, for only 20 SEK (~$2), got both the single and the concert with three bands. When Jörgen in early 1984 decided to leave his home town the band decided to play a farewell concert in Eskilstuna Folkets hus. Jörgen was replaced with Tony Andersson, previously singer in the band Kontaktlim, but shortly thereafter the band split up anyway.
The former members kept playing together in different constellations. Perry and Tony played in, among others, Pussy Galore and GASTONES (president gas), and Tommy and Jörgen (who moved back to Eskilstuna in 1986) played together, for a short while, as Alla presidentens män.
WC was reunited in 1999, with all former members except Niklas. Among other things hey played at Pipaluckbolaget’s gala in Eskilstuna, and also rerecorded 12 old WC songs. The recordings were supposed to be released on Rosa Honung Records, but they never were and WC went under once again.
Official webpage: http://hem.passagen.se/mahonie/WC/
4) WC was born in New York City during 2003. The band chooses the controversial name “WC” in an effort to contradict the glamorous and fashionable situation flooding the world of modern music.
On July 2007 Sterling Sound in New York chooses WC’s “Ashes” to be featured on “Sterling Sound’s emerging artists player” an honour that places WC among the best newcoming bands worldwide.
Their debut album “WC” is released by Legend Records on December 10, 2007 throughout Greece and Cyprus.
The initial line up (2003) consisted of Wastor (Vocals, Guitars, El.Violin), Amanita (Drums, Vocals) and bassist Kevin Hummel. During the following 2 years they colaborated with various bands and performed in various clubs around the NYC area including CBGBs and the Barracuda. The band’s sound during that time was heavily inspired by the nu-metal and industrial-metal scene. They recorded a four song promo CD that included “Mr. Pink” a song that attracted the interest of Daniel Glass of Artemis Records, one of the largest independent labels in NYC.
2005 finds Wastor and Amanita returning to Athens Greece, while they begin recordings for their first album in the Greek language. The band’s sound evolves towards a darker Gothic sound and they release the song “Ou Foneyseis” (“Thou shall not Kill”) featuring Georgia Kefala (Mple) on vocals, and their first video clip “A.M.Y.M” directed by Constantine .
WC’s aggressive sound along with their heavily inspired by gothic imagery stage image, attracted the interest of L. Mahairitsas (a Greek platinum selling singer). The result of WC’s collaboration with L.Mahairitsas was the song “Falaina”, released by Minos-EMI Greece, and presented live in Thessaloniki, on a show aired on “NET” (National Greek Television) that watched more than half a million people.
In February 2006, WC return to their initial trio form, with the addition of Johnny Ray on el. bass, a position that later will be taken by Manos “Elfman”
WC’s debut album “WC” released Dec 20, 2007 and is a “bi-lingual” album having versions of their songs both in Greek and in English. Within 2 weeks WC hit the Greek charts while the media praises its release in their critics. Their video clip for “Ou Foneyseis” will be nominated for best video of the year 2008 (category: alternative) by MAD TV (Greece’s biggest music video TV network).
5) WC, an Israeli alternative rock duo, consists of the brothers Aryeh and Avshalom Hasafri, who write poignant political texts and create dance music that is not necessarily intended for performances in clubs. The brothers' joint work began in the living room of their house in Florentine, Tel Aviv and continued through leading festivals in Israel and street protests in Balfour, Jerusalem.
Better Days
WC Lyrics
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[WC]
Nineteen-ninety-eight, damn I can't believe it
So many of us done lost lives to the streets
As we reminisce I'm pourin liquor for the deceased
Thinkin bout the times that I spent with many of em
Hopin that the Lord let me see the millennium
Trapped in this ghetto main, seekin better days
Fightin for my conscience, tryin to shake these wicked ways
I know it's wrong but it's hard to change
All my life, all I ever knew was hustle and game
Lookin for answers ever since I was a adolescent
Faced with rejection, early age stressin
But now ten years later with doodoo respect
I'm bustin million dollar raps and six digit checks
Showin love to my peeps and my love don't change
Here's a toast to you fakes, huh, here's to better days
[Ron Banks]
Might sound strange, but I just can't run away
I can't run, run, it might sound strange
but I just can't run away
I can't run, no, run away
[WC]
Touch a meal ticket, shake a spot for good
Never, I still got love for the neighborhood
And even though now it's infested with gunplay
on most days like Bootsy I can't stay away
Cause if I shook like y'all shook on me
Then whose gon' stay and guide the way for the lil homies?
I can't turn my head on my folks
so I stay visible in these streets and try to give hope
Born in the ghetto, raised in the ghetto
Got love for the ghetto, I can't forget the ghetto
How come everytime we get some change in our can
we run away and try to move out as far as we can?
I know that jealousy's the devil's greed but you worse
than a devil when you turn your back on these young G's
Now feel every word that I say, hear my cry
as I struggle out of thirst and search for better days
[Ron Banks]
Might sound strange, but I just can't run away
I can't run, run, run away!
Said I just can't run away
I can't run, run, run away
No I just can't run away
I can't run, run, runnnnnn away!
[WC]
Another day another dollar, it feels good to look around
and see I'm surrounded by real riders
Childhood comrades I ran with for years
Shared the same beer and tears over the same peers
Player haters swearin that all we all G's
off each others strength with these, regulates the same cheese
No jealousy we all family like Sister Sledge
Lace each other with game, so I can spin beer cans
Watch our kids grow together, as we get old together
Loc I mean this, let no one come in between this
Keep our business among us, behind doors and eyes closed
on those we consider as foes
Outsiders never exposed to your hustle
Plus I'm, never been one likely to trust em
No negative association, just dedication
to watch our paper sprout like this bud mutation
[Ron Banks]
Might sound strange, but I just can't run away
I can't run, run, run away!
No I just can't run away
I can't run, I can't runnnnnnn away!
No I just can't run away
I can't run run run run runnnnnn away
The song "Better Days" is a collaboration between WC and Ron Banks from The Dramatics. The song addresses the struggles of growing up in the ghetto and trying to break free from the cycle of poverty and violence. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness with lines like "Trapped in this ghetto main, seekin better days, Fightin for my conscience, tryin to shake these wicked ways," but also a sense of determination to rise above their circumstances with lines like "I'm bustin million dollar raps and six digit checks, Showin love to my peeps and my love don't change."
The song also touches on the issue of gentrification and how it affects the community. WC questions why people try to move out of the ghetto once they gain some financial stability, instead of staying to help guide the younger generation. He says "How come everytime we get some change in our can, we run away and try to move out as far as we can? I know that jealousy's the devil's greed but you worse than a devil when you turn your back on these young G's."
Overall, "Better Days" is a song that speaks to the struggles and challenges of growing up in the ghetto, but also conveys a sense of hope and determination to rise above it and make a better life for oneself and one's community.
Line by Line Meaning
Nineteen-ninety-eight, damn I can't believe it
It is unbelievable that the year 1998 is already here
Whoever thought, throughout the drama, we'd live to see it
No one expected us to survive through all the chaos and trouble in our lives
So many of us done lost lives to the streets
Many people have lost their lives to the violence and dangers of the streets
As we reminisce I'm pourin liquor for the deceased
As we remember those we have lost, I am pouring liquor to pay my respects
Thinkin bout the times that I spent with many of em
Reflecting on the moments spent with those who have passed away
Hopin that the Lord let me see the millennium
Wishing to live long enough to see the year 2000
Trapped in this ghetto main, seekin better days
Stuck in the ghetto, hoping for a brighter future
Fightin for my conscience, tryin to shake these wicked ways
Struggling to do what is right and change my bad habits
I know it's wrong but it's hard to change
I am aware that my behavior is not good, but it is difficult to change
All my life, all I ever knew was hustle and game
My entire life has been about hustling and playing the game to get ahead
Lookin for answers ever since I was a adolescent
Searching for answers since I was a young person
Faced with rejection, early age stressin
Dealing with rejection and stress at a young age
But now ten years later with doodoo respect
Now, ten years later, I have earned a great deal of respect
I'm bustin million dollar raps and six digit checks
I am making a lot of money from my rap music and live shows
Showin love to my peeps and my love don't change
Expressing love for my friends and staying loyal to them
Here's a toast to you fakes, huh, here's to better days
Drinking to better days and wishing for the best for those who are not genuine
Touch a meal ticket, shake a spot for good
Making a lot of money and leaving the ghetto behind
Never, I still got love for the neighborhood
Despite making it out, I still have love for my old neighborhood
And even though now it's infested with gunplay
The neighborhood has become dangerous with a lot of gun violence
on most days like Bootsy I can't stay away
Despite the dangers, I still feel drawn to my old neighborhood on most days
Cause if I shook like y'all shook on me
If I left my community like many people did to me, who would guide the younger generation?
Then whose gon' stay and guide the way for the lil homies?
Who will be there to mentor and guide the younger ones in the community?
I can't turn my head on my folks
I cannot abandon my people
so I stay visible in these streets and try to give hope
I make myself present in the community to inspire hope and positive change
Born in the ghetto, raised in the ghetto
Being born and raised in the ghetto
Got love for the ghetto, I can't forget the ghetto
Having love for the ghetto and not forgetting where I came from
How come everytime we get some change in our can
Why is it that when we make some money, we immediately try to move out of the ghetto?
we run away and try to move out as far as we can?
Why do we feel the need to escape the ghetto and move far away?
I know that jealousy's the devil's greed but you worse
Jealousy is dangerous, but abandoning your community is worse
than a devil when you turn your back on these young G's
You become worse than the devil when you abandon the younger generation in the ghetto
Another day another dollar, it feels good to look around
Every day is another opportunity to make money, and it feels good to see successful people around me
and see I'm surrounded by real riders
I am surrounded by people who are loyal and trustworthy
Childhood comrades I ran with for years
Friends from childhood whom I have known for a long time
Shared the same beer and tears over the same peers
We have drank and cried together over the loss of mutual friends
Player haters swearin that all we all G's
People who dislike us incorrectly assume that we are all gangsters
off each others strength with these, regulates the same cheese
We work together and share our strength in order to make money together
No jealousy we all family like Sister Sledge
There is no jealousy among us, and we are like one big family
Lace each other with game, so I can spin beer cans
We teach each other new things and offer advice to help each other succeed
Watch our kids grow together, as we get old together
We have watched each other's children grow up as we age together
Loc I mean this, let no one come in between this
I mean it when I say that nothing should come between our friendship
Keep our business among us, behind doors and eyes closed
We keep our business private and only share it with each other
on those we consider as foes
We do not share our business or details about our lives with our enemies
Outsiders never exposed to your hustle
People outside of our group are never aware of our hard work and efforts to succeed
Plus I'm, never been one likely to trust em
I am not someone who is likely to trust outsiders or those I do not know well
No negative association, just dedication
There is no negativity or bad blood between us, only dedication to each other
to watch our paper sprout like this bud mutation
We are dedicated to seeing our wealth grow and succeed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, CTM Publishing
Written by: ROY AUGUSTUS THOMPSON, BLACK DILLINGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KeepItWessin
My favorite WC song of all time... he stepped outside of his realm and made a str8 classic!
@williamhernandez3201
💯🎯👊👍
@tb5live
When hip hop was still hip hop, these days there are unfortunately almost no songs that really appeal to hip hop. Big shoutout to WC, you are a legend. Greetings from switzerland
@lindodladla40
a true Westcoast classic everything just came together on this song WC,Jon B and Battlecat on the beat this is a feel good song and keeps me going
@usedblazers
Johnny J produced this version.
@stephaneandre8262
Wow, it's the first time I heard this song. This song is flawless. I like everythings in this song, crazy track.
@shaylalove9877
I just lost my uncle 2 COVID on Monday on ma aunt’s birthday I been having a real crappy week but wen I listen 2 dis it makes mii think n I remember 2 keep it strong, stay strong n keep fam n da heart n 1st @ all times rip unk
@MADMANLOTAR
WC captured the flow so well.
@mgmtuklw4985
my favorite track by WC!
@2potheadspodcast
RIP Nipsey Hussle. Better Days