Anthony Tremaine Dixson was born on August 30, 1989, in Compton, California, where he was also raised and was a member of the church choir. His son, Darius, was born June 24, 2009, and was the catalyst for him to take music more seriously. In 2010, he enrolled in recording courses at Long Beach City College, using financial aid money to purchase recording equipment. He is also a single father of his son, working in part-time jobs, and eventually, rapping became his full-time career.
Boogie's musical career started when he joined the First Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church choir in 8th grade under the guidance of his mother. While a member of the choir, he was introduced to gangbanging and slowly began to make the transition from gospel to rap. On June 24, 2013, he released his debut mixtape Thirst 48, which chronicled his life and struggles. A year later, his debut was followed by his breakthrough mixtape The Reach, which was released on June 24. He signed a deal with Interscope Records in 2015. His break-out single, "Oh My" was released in 2015 and produced by Jahlil Beats. In 2016, Boogie released Thirst 48, Pt. II via Interscope Records, a continuation of his debut mixtape from 2014 that also deals with new themes such as Millennial reliance on social media. In October 2017, it was announced that Boogie signed with Shady Records. He was featured in the digital 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards Detroit Cypher and made an appearance behind Eminem in his solo freestyle. His first release from Shady Records was "Violence", a collaboration with Masego, in December 2017. The release was followed up by two more songs in 2018 - "Self Destruction" in May and "Deja Vu" in August. He has gained praise from Rihanna, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar. Boogie is currently managed by Love Renaissance (LVRN). He opened for 6lack alongside Tierra Whack on 6lack's world tour. Boogie's debut album, Everythings for Sale, was released on January 25 with melodic singles like "Rainy Days", "Silent Ride" and "Self Destruction". The album includes guest appearances from Eminem, 6lack, and JID, among others.
Deja Vu
WESTSIDE BOOGIE Lyrics
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This the age we pay for our past shit, yeah, yeah
Never thought you'd settled for average, no, no
Heard your baby daddy a has-been, yeah, yeah
Why the fuck you keep going back then? No, no
Must've thought about me in traffic, yeah, yeah
Must've noticed I'm in my bag then, yeah, yeah
Don't you hit me and tell me tap in
Deep in your soul, you cease to grow
It means you know, you keep it low
Shit, deep in my phone, I creep, I scroll
I see you go, I know that
It's deja vu
It's deja vu
It's deja vu
It's deja vu
Don't need no plans 'cause I got plans to kill
We off that Henny mixed with Chamomile
Wish we could jump from where we stand
Until we land on another planet
And you know just how I feel, feel, feel
Don't need no plans 'cause I got plans to kill
We off that Henny mixed with Chamomile
Wish we could jump from where we stand
Until we land on another planet
And you know just how I feel, feel, feel
The lyrics in WESTSIDE BOOGIE's song "Deja Vu" delve into themes of reflection, introspection, and longing for something beyond the ordinary. The opening lines suggest a sense of accountability for past actions and decisions, hinting at the idea of facing consequences for one's previous choices. The mention of settling for average and questioning why someone would repeatedly return to a situation linked to a "has-been" figure conveys a sense of dissatisfaction and possibly regret.
The lyrics hint at a potential connection between the singer and the subject, with references to thoughts in traffic and being in one's bag symbolizing a state of being focused and self-assured. The insistence on not accepting mediocrity for the singer's partner underscores a desire for excellence and ambition in their relationship. The plea to not just hit them up for casual conversation, but to truly engage and connect, suggests a longing for deeper and more meaningful interactions.
The recurring refrain of "deja vu" throughout the song implies a sense of repetition or a feeling of familiarity with certain situations or emotions. This could suggest a pattern of longing or desire that the singer experiences, perhaps indicating a sense of nostalgia or longing for a previous connection or moment. The use of this phrase could also evoke a sense of cyclical nature in the singer's relationships or experiences.
The final verses express a desire for escape and a yearning for something beyond the ordinary. The mention of plans to kill and the combination of Henny mixed with Chamomile paint a picture of seeking solace or release through altered states of mind. The wish to jump from where they currently stand to another planet symbolizes a desire for a fresh start or a new beginning, away from the constraints of their current reality. The recurring sentiment of feeling deeply and intensely, along with the repeated longing for an escape to another world, echoes a yearning for a deeper connection or a more fulfilling existence beyond what is currently known.
Line by Line Meaning
This the age we pay for our past shit, yeah, yeah
This is the time when we experience the consequences of our previous actions.
Never thought you'd settled for average, no, no
I never believed you would settle for mediocrity.
Heard your baby daddy a has-been, yeah, yeah
I heard that your child's father is a has-been.
Why the fuck you keep going back then? No, no
Why do you continue to return to that situation?
Must've thought about me in traffic, yeah, yeah
You must have considered me while stuck in traffic.
Must've noticed I'm in my bag then, yeah, yeah
You must have realized that I am focused and doing well.
No, my shawty cannot be average, no, no
My partner cannot be ordinary.
Don't you hit me and tell me tap in
Don't contact me and ask for my attention.
Deep in your soul, you cease to grow
In your soul, you stop progressing.
It means you know, you keep it low
This indicates that you are aware and keeping it to yourself.
Shit, deep in my phone, I creep, I scroll
I delve deep into my phone, looking around cautiously.
I see you go, I know that
I observe you leaving, and I understand.
It's deja vu
It feels like a familiar experience.
Don't need no plans 'cause I got plans to kill
I don't require any specific plans because I have intentions to succeed.
We off that Henny mixed with Chamomile
We are under the influence of a mixture of alcohol and chamomile.
Wish we could jump from where we stand
I wish we could move forward from where we are now.
Until we land on another planet
Until we reach a completely different situation.
And you know just how I feel, feel, feel
And you understand my emotions completely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Anthony Tremaine Dixson, Sean Ryu Matsukawa, Keyel Deaunta Walker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hete Rogen
[Intro]
Trap Santana, though
Yeah-yeah, ugh
[Verse]
It's the age we pay for our past shit—yeah, yeah
Never thought you'd settle for average—no, no
Heard your baby daddy a has-been, yeah, yeah
Why the fuck you keep going back, then? No, no
Must've thought about me in traffic—yeah, yeah
Must've noticed I'm in my bag, then—yeah, yeah
No, my shawty cannot be average—no, no
Don't you hit me and tell me, "Tap in" (Ugh)
Deep in your soul, it seems to grow
It means you know, you keep it low, shit
Deep in my phone, I creep, I scroll
I seen you go, I know this
[Hook]
It's déjà vu (Oh yeah)
It's déjà vu
It's déjà vu (Ooh)
It's déjà vu
[Outro]
There ain't no plans 'cause I got plans to kill
We off that Henny mixed with chamomile
Wish we could jump from where we standing
'Til we land on another planet
And you know just how I feel, feel, feel
No, ain't no plans 'cause I got plans to kill
We off that Henny mixed with chamomile
Wish we could jump from where we standing
'Til we land on another planet
And you know just how I feel, feel, feel
Travie Trav
man Boogie hasn't disappointed with any of his releases. im hype for this next project!
YaBoiiChris909
Travie Trav Real Shiit every song my dude made so Far has been Liiiiiiiitt💯💯
Ad Ram
Releasing in October!!!!
CASSO BLVCK
Boogie always been 🔥🔥🔥 but he never gets the credit for how creative his videos are
iiMU
Ayee wuz gud Casso
Abdul Wahid
Soon! Even though this has to be the absolute worst era for Hip Hop, artists like him and Buddy stand out by a longshot...
Abdul Wahid
razt125 He probably has a say so in the concept...
ambitious stoner.
its very probable in fact.
ACEsyko
It's probably because he doesn't make the videos lol artists hire directors to make their videos
S.A.M.
I feel like this song is made short like this for a sole purpose of a "deja vu " feeling when u hear it over and over again, both reminiscing beat and a replay value one verse.
Boogie became my new idol !