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 (Feat. Ron Banks..
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 lyrics to WC's song Better Days reflect on the struggles of growing up in the ghetto and the desire for a way out. The song acknowledges the loss of life to the streets and the difficult decisions that people make in order to survive. WC expresses his hope for better days, but also his loyalty and love for his community that he cannot turn his back on. The lyrics also touch on themes of friendship and family, with WC celebrating the bond he shares with his childhood comrades and the desire to protect their business and hustle. The chorus, featuring Ron Banks from The Dramatics, repeats the line "Might sound strange, but I just can't run away," highlighting the conflicted emotions and loyalty that come with growing up in a disadvantaged area.
Overall, Better Days speaks to the ambiguous and complex emotions that come with growing up in a ghetto environment. It acknowledges the difficulty of escaping one's circumstances, but also the importance of staying loyal to one's community and the people who have supported each other through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Nineteen-ninety-eight, damn I can't believe it
I am surprised and cannot believe it is already 1998.
Whoever thought, throughout the drama, we'd live to see it
It is remarkable that we are still alive despite all the troubles and hardships.
So many of us done lost lives to the streets
Many people have died because of violence and crime in the neighborhoods.
As we reminisce I'm pourin liquor for the deceased
I am remembering the dead and offering them liquor as a tribute.
Thinkin bout the times that I spent with many of em
I am thinking about the good times I had with the people who are no longer with us.
Hopin that the Lord let me see the millennium
I wish to live long enough to see the year 2000, the beginning of a new millennium.
Trapped in this ghetto main, seekin better days
I feel stuck in this poor neighborhood and wish for a better future.
Fightin for my conscience, tryin to shake these wicked ways
I am struggling to do what is right and overcome my bad habits and tendencies.
I know it's wrong but it's hard to change
I understand that what I am doing is not right, but it is difficult to change my behavior.
All my life, all I ever knew was hustle and game
I have been involved in illegal activities for as long as I can remember.
Lookin for answers ever since I was a adolescent
I have been searching for solutions and guidance since I was a teenager.
Faced with rejection, early age stressin
I experienced rejection and stress at a young age and it had a lasting impact on me.
But now ten years later with doodoo respect
After ten years, I have gained a lot of respect from others.
I'm bustin million dollar raps and six digit checks
I am making a lot of money from my music and other ventures.
Showin love to my peeps and my love don't change
I still care about my friends and my love for them remains the same.
Here's a toast to you fakes, huh, here's to better days
I am sarcastically praising those who have not been genuine or loyal to me and hoping for a better future.
Touch a meal ticket, shake a spot for good
If I find a profitable opportunity, I will take it and leave the neighborhood for good.
Never, I still got love for the neighborhood
Despite the violence and crime, I still have affection and attachment to the place where I grew up.
And even though now it's infested with gunplay
The neighborhood is now filled with gun violence.
on most days like Bootsy I can't stay away
Despite the danger, I cannot stay away from the neighborhood.
Cause if I shook like y'all shook on me
If I left like others have left me, who will be there to guide and support the young people in the neighborhood?
Then whose gon' stay and guide the way for the lil homies?
Who will be a mentor and role model for the young kids in the neighborhood if everyone abandons them?
I can't turn my head on my folks
I cannot ignore or betray the people in the neighborhood who have supported me.
so I stay visible in these streets and try to give hope
I make myself known and try to inspire and empower others in the neighborhood.
How come everytime we get some change in our can
Why is it that as soon as we make some money, we try to move to a better place?
we run away and try to move out as far as we can?
Why do we feel like we have to leave the neighborhood in order to improve our lives?
I know that jealousy's the devil's greed but you worse
I understand that jealousy is a bad thing, but you are even worse than the devil when you abandon your own people.
than a devil when you turn your back on these young G's
You are betraying and hurting the young gangsters in the neighborhood when you abandon them.
Now feel every word that I say, hear my cry
Listen carefully to my message and understand my pain and struggle.
as I struggle out of thirst and search for better days
I am trying my best to get out of this poor place and find a better life.
Another day another dollar, it feels good to look around
I am grateful to be making money and to have loyal friends around me.
and see I'm surrounded by real riders
I am surrounded by genuine and loyal friends who have been with me for a long time.
Childhood comrades I ran with for years
These are my childhood friends who I have known and hung out with for a long time.
Shared the same beer and tears over the same peers
We have shared many experiences, good and bad, and have been there for each other through tough times.
Player haters swearin that all we all G's
There are people who hate on us and assume that we are all gangsters.
off each others strength with these, regulates the same cheese
We support each other and share our resources to make money and succeed together.
No jealousy we all family like Sister Sledge
We have a strong bond and treat each other like family, just like the group Sister Sledge.
Lace each other with game, so I can spin beer cans
We give each other valuable advice and knowledge, so I can make more money from my music.
Watch our kids grow together, as we get old together
We have seen our children grow up together over the years and hope to grow old together as well.
Loc I mean this, let no one come in between this
I am serious about our friendship and loyalty, and no one should ever try to come between us.
Keep our business among us, behind doors and eyes closed
We keep our personal and business matters private and do not share them with outsiders.
on those we consider as foes
We are wary of those who might try to take advantage of us or harm us in any way.
Outsiders never exposed to your hustle
We do not reveal our illegal activities to anyone outside of our close circle of friends.
Plus I'm, never been one likely to trust em
I am not the type of person who trusts others easily, especially outsiders or strangers.
No negative association, just dedication
We have a positive and dedicated attitude towards each other and our goals.
to watch our paper sprout like this bud mutation
We work hard and hope to see our money and success grow like a plant that evolves.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: ROY AUGUSTUS THOMPSON, BLACK DILLINGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Dope Classic!
@notjustklownin9506
one of my favorite songs
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cold ass under rated track and rapper
@mansim92
2020 again
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Real folks coming from OHC 30