William Joseph Crawford (born January 28, 1984 in the Fillmore District, Sa… Read Full Bio ↴William Joseph Crawford (born January 28, 1984 in the Fillmore District, San Francisco), better known by his stage name Ya Boy, is an American rapper and actor signed to his own Precise Music Group. He also has strong ties with The Game's Black Wall Street label, and is the cousin of fellow rappers San Quinn, Messy Marv and Champ Bailey. He released his debut album Rookie of the Year in 2005, and plans to release his second studio album, which is untitled so far in 2011. He has even done tracks with Jin the emcee such as; Down So Long and a remix of 16's Wit Me called 16's Wit Us
Ya Boy was given his name by his cousin Bailey, and was helped to develop into a rap artist by his other cousin San Quinn. In the Summer of 2005, Ya Boy released his first solo mixtape, Future of The Franchise, and it sold 10,000 copies in the first month alone. This was to be followed up by his debut album, Rookie of the Year. His album features E-40, Turf Talk, Clyde Carson of The Team, San Quinn and more. The first single off the album was produced by Rick Rock and is titled "Step Ya Game Up."
In 2006, Ya Boy began an affiliation with The Black Wall Street. The Game took him under his wing and the two began to network. His affiliation with Game brought him a step higher in the rap game, as he began to collaborate with big name producers such as JR Rotem, Nu Jerzey Devil and Scott Storch to name a few. Pop star Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline, aka [artist[K-Fed[/artist], called upon Ya Boy's talent for writing, and had him ghost write for his debut album Playing With Fire.
Ya Boy makes a cameo appearance in the 1996 crime film Mad Dog Time.
Ya Boy was given his name by his cousin Bailey, and was helped to develop into a rap artist by his other cousin San Quinn. In the Summer of 2005, Ya Boy released his first solo mixtape, Future of The Franchise, and it sold 10,000 copies in the first month alone. This was to be followed up by his debut album, Rookie of the Year. His album features E-40, Turf Talk, Clyde Carson of The Team, San Quinn and more. The first single off the album was produced by Rick Rock and is titled "Step Ya Game Up."
In 2006, Ya Boy began an affiliation with The Black Wall Street. The Game took him under his wing and the two began to network. His affiliation with Game brought him a step higher in the rap game, as he began to collaborate with big name producers such as JR Rotem, Nu Jerzey Devil and Scott Storch to name a few. Pop star Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline, aka [artist[K-Fed[/artist], called upon Ya Boy's talent for writing, and had him ghost write for his debut album Playing With Fire.
Ya Boy makes a cameo appearance in the 1996 crime film Mad Dog Time.
Freestyles
Ya Boy Lyrics
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All this pain n this pressure
Its a shame how it left us
I like my gas in exotic
Give a fuck about yo prices
If its good dem im shoppin
Niggas holla zaza
Knowin well dey needa stop
Corner store pre package
Tryna run it up off profit
Stop fakin yeen got it
Finnesin out ya ppl
Pray to god dey dont rob ya
Anything below top shelf on dat strain
We ain coppin
Bags 26 or better
Better send em in a rocket
& i knw da moon man
One hit you astronautn'
Make em come out dey pocket
If they aint up on dey knowledge
Monster cookies or
Real runtz...
Nigga pick ya topic
Extreme OG, one hit ul be Nodding
U knw pressure bust pipes
And my blunt still slidin
One taste of dat candy land
You rollercoaster ridin
More flavor than baskin robins
That wedding cake fire
Divorce dem 25 8ths
Had to aim a lil higher
Quality im in tune with
Really what i desire
Bambu papers, crushed fonto
Pass me a lighter
Gas bag after bag
Every week -new suprises
Jet lagg- i may crash
I cant get no higher
Fast cash,apple pay, venmo
We'll get it wired
Use to sit inside dat drop off box
No stopn ours
60-120, rup it up wit no options
Had to work out my problems
Listen im sorry mama
Ima man first, u ever hear this
It made me stronger
I took vows with her
Now im standn ya honor
Fucked all dem plans up
Left me facin my karma
For the hurt i brung in
That outlook left tarnished
Now im movin wit caution
I rlly left ya heartless
Emotionally scarred
Tryn heal, but im who caused it
Tears fill up a bucket
Fuck it, turned off da faucet
Im goin in acceptn my wins
Like all my losses
Put a stamp on FBA
Gotta kill me to get off me
You can lay my flesh down
& my spirits a still wonder
From da pain and aggression
This da sound wen im at hunger
2020 crazy to say
Its tryna take us under
Death is rising, shit divided
Worser covid numbers
Who supplying , smebdy lyin
Think they slick -yea dey tried it
I like to hustle
Put away da profit
Double up allowance
Pray da lord spare me
60 more years if he allow it
Part my enemies n competition
Ill devour
Bumpn heads wit da best of dem
Witout led showers
Black suits, red flowers
Lose it all if they allow it
To da world
Whoever killed makaii slade
YOU a coward
Throw in da flag
Dats a penalty against ours
Im a father with a daughter
Left us all feeln heartless
Aint no love in my city
They just bring city problems
"Fuck da police"
Got me holdn on my heat
Dey tryn stop our chicken, you knw Dey hate dark meat
Definition of gangsta... in yall?
Nawl, ion see
Dat foundation been planted
Imitate us want to copy
Lil youngins always down to ride
Tell em bring a car seat
Only 50% trust in dat man
Incase he off me
Media convos
Be lit extra sparky
In person its different
More plotting n less talkn
You get da point? outta ya circle you Get da target
Put a bill on his head n getem clipped Like da barber
Its a shame how it left us
I like my gas in exotic
Give a fuck about yo prices
If its good dem im shoppin
Niggas holla zaza
Knowin well dey needa stop
Corner store pre package
Stop fakin yeen got it
Finnesin out ya ppl
Pray to god dey dont rob ya
Anything below top shelf on dat strain
We ain coppin
Bags 26 or better
Better send em in a rocket
& i knw da moon man
One hit you astronautn'
Make em come out dey pocket
If they aint up on dey knowledge
Monster cookies or
Real runtz...
Nigga pick ya topic
Extreme OG, one hit ul be Nodding
U knw pressure bust pipes
And my blunt still slidin
One taste of dat candy land
You rollercoaster ridin
More flavor than baskin robins
That wedding cake fire
Divorce dem 25 8ths
Had to aim a lil higher
Quality im in tune with
Really what i desire
Bambu papers, crushed fonto
Pass me a lighter
Gas bag after bag
Every week -new suprises
Jet lagg- i may crash
I cant get no higher
Fast cash,apple pay, venmo
We'll get it wired
Use to sit inside dat drop off box
No stopn ours
60-120, rup it up wit no options
Had to work out my problems
Listen im sorry mama
Ima man first, u ever hear this
It made me stronger
I took vows with her
Now im standn ya honor
Fucked all dem plans up
Left me facin my karma
For the hurt i brung in
That outlook left tarnished
Now im movin wit caution
I rlly left ya heartless
Emotionally scarred
Tryn heal, but im who caused it
Tears fill up a bucket
Fuck it, turned off da faucet
Im goin in acceptn my wins
Like all my losses
Put a stamp on FBA
Gotta kill me to get off me
You can lay my flesh down
& my spirits a still wonder
From da pain and aggression
This da sound wen im at hunger
2020 crazy to say
Its tryna take us under
Death is rising, shit divided
Worser covid numbers
Who supplying , smebdy lyin
Think they slick -yea dey tried it
I like to hustle
Put away da profit
Double up allowance
Pray da lord spare me
60 more years if he allow it
Part my enemies n competition
Ill devour
Bumpn heads wit da best of dem
Witout led showers
Black suits, red flowers
Lose it all if they allow it
To da world
Whoever killed makaii slade
YOU a coward
Throw in da flag
Dats a penalty against ours
Im a father with a daughter
Left us all feeln heartless
Aint no love in my city
They just bring city problems
"Fuck da police"
Got me holdn on my heat
Dey tryn stop our chicken, you knw Dey hate dark meat
Definition of gangsta... in yall?
Nawl, ion see
Dat foundation been planted
Imitate us want to copy
Lil youngins always down to ride
Tell em bring a car seat
Only 50% trust in dat man
Incase he off me
Media convos
Be lit extra sparky
In person its different
More plotting n less talkn
You get da point? outta ya circle you Get da target
Put a bill on his head n getem clipped Like da barber
The lyrics to Ya Boy's song "Freestyles" touch on several themes, including pain, pressure, drug culture, and the desire for success. The opening lines reflect on the negative impact of pain and pressure, lamenting how they have left a lasting effect. The lyrics also emphasize a preference for high-quality marijuana, with a disregard for price. The singer discusses their familiarity with different strains and expresses the desire to keep upgrading the quality of the drugs they acquire. Additionally, the lyrics touch on themes of regret and personal growth, acknowledging past mistakes and the consequences they have faced. The song also portrays a sense of resilience and determination to succeed and overcome obstacles.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Tony Lassiter jr
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@user-jm3qv1qy7z
2024 yb
@clintroemer925
7 years later still slaps. RIP Prodigy
@andrewfidrych7759
This isn't prodigy
@injunsniper
he was the best back then up in canada he was at house partys
@AMERICAFIRST223
Game should have promoted him more and had his on his albums... I always wondered why they never pushed this lyrical freak. Dude has mad bars... I would bet on him all day
@wordbrah628
Cause ya boy was, way ahead of game in every way.
@Iamlegend0824
@@wordbrah628yea technically and skill wise he was all around better version of game
@HK-tg8ib
Industry jealousy he puts game in his back pocket and probably had more street cred.
@wizeomztm
2022 STILL BEAST AND BETTER THAN MOST! 1010% ON GOD!
@BlowDatShhhhhh
Ya boy is the boy YAY AREA...