His first real shine came with a spot on 2003's The Antidote: The Healing Pt. 2 compilation from Urban Ave 31. The project featured singer Raheem DeVaughn and yU's crew The Remainz, with a buzz spreading to Europe and introducing the budding lyricist to an overseas audience. At home, a new generation of talent was bubbling in the Washington D.C./Md./Va. area, which led to the formation of the Diamond District, a group consisting of yU, producer/MC Oddisee, and MC Uptown Xo, and named after the geographical region in which they all came of age. The trio's In the Ruff LP was a showcase of the hip-hop creativity that had long been overlooked amidst the area's legendary Go-Go scene, and to an extent, its penchant for violent crime and political chicanery. The album also paved the road for yU's abilities to emerge on his solo efforts – 2010's Before Taxes and 2011's The Earn.
Before yU the 78er became a fan of music, he acquired certain tastes from his mother, Gina. Many artists trace their roots back to the funk, soul, jazz, or R&B sounds that were household staples during times of youth, but yU was born to a true female hip-hopper. Mecca and the Soul Brother and early A Tribe Called Quest stayed in rotation in their Alexandria, Virginia home. Moms led trips to the theater to see Breakin', Beat Street and Krush Groove, and as a teen, he was encouraged to videotape segments of Yo! MTV Raps and BET's Rap City. Hip-Hop was always in the mix, so when yU began his own career, he was well equipped to become a creative force within the culture.
Much of what yU has learned throughout life is the result of his love of music. An introvert, hip-hop provided a means for him to open up to the world, and in doing so he was surprised to find many others who share the same interests. Among the fruits of collaboration are the foundation of the1978ers production team, with friend Slimkat78, inclusion of his "Fine" instrumental on the Gilles Peterson compilation Brownswood Bubblers Four, and an upcoming project with Pittsburgh producer (Y)usef Dinero.
But his overall goal is growth, and allowing both his career and his music to expand. It's a worthwhile intent – to start at zero and let listeners witness the climb. As a child, yU was immersed in hip-hop music and knew his life's path at an early age. Now he looks to share that purpose with his fans.
The Rock
Yu Lyrics
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We Rock We Rock On
你有你的 巨星风采
世界就放在 你的口袋
节奏在等待 你舞动起来
摇滚的舞台 让心跳比赛
你需要音乐的声浪
找到现实中的天堂
挥动双手 形成了旋风
用自己名字 打造一场梦
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
没人能阻挡 我们的旅程
音响越大声 感觉越神圣
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
(We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On)
(We Rock, We Rock Camp Rock!)
疯狂的节拍 随身都携带
打通了经脉 我们最爱
上天派我来 要让你喝彩
自己来打开 自己的时代
你需要音乐的声浪
找到现实中的天堂
属於你的地方
挥动双手 形成了旋风
用自己名字 打造一场梦
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
没人能阻挡 我们的旅程
音响越大声 感觉越神圣
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
我们有音乐的细胞
早知道甚麽最重要
跌倒了没有问号
只有勇敢的骄傲
(Camp Rock) We Rock, We Rock On
每一天都要存在
Cause We Rock (Camp Rock)
We Rock, We Rock On
跟生命谈的恋爱
挥动双手 形成了旋风
用自己名字 打造一场梦
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
没人能阻挡 我们的旅程
音响越大声 感觉越神圣
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
挥动双手 形成了旋风
用自己名字 打造一场梦
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
没人能阻挡 我们的旅程
音响越大声 感觉越神圣
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
The lyrics of "The Rock" by yU and the1978ers celebrate the power of music and its ability to take us to a better place. The song tells us that we all have the ability to create our own paradise with the help of music. It starts by acknowledging the unique star quality that each individual has, which makes the world available for us to conquer. The rhythm of the song waits for us to dance and rock the stage, and we are encouraged to find our own place in the world.
The lyrics evoke a feeling of empowerment and a sense of hope. The song tells us to wave our hands and create a whirlwind with our names. The lyrics remind us that no one can stop us on our journey, and that we can make our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them. The lyrics also talk about the importance of music in our lives, which can elevate our spirits and make us feel alive.
In summary, "The Rock" encourages us to be fearless and pursue our dreams with music as our guide. It reminds us that we can create our own paradise if we believe in ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
We Rock We Rock On
We are unstoppable and will keep rocking on
你有你的 巨星风采
You have your own star quality
世界就放在 你的口袋
The world is at your fingertips
节奏在等待 你舞动起来
The rhythm is waiting for you to dance to it
摇滚的舞台 让心跳比赛
The rock stage makes our hearts race
你需要音乐的声浪
You need the sound waves of music
找到现实中的天堂
Find heaven in reality
属於你的地方
Belong to your own place
挥动双手 形成了旋风
Wave your hands and create a whirlwind
用自己名字 打造一场梦
Use your own name to make a dream come true
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
Because we rock and will continue to do so
没人能阻挡 我们的旅程
No one can stop our journey
音响越大声 感觉越神圣
The louder the sound, the more sacred we feel
(We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On)
We keep rocking on
(We Rock, We Rock Camp Rock!)
We rock in Camp Rock
疯狂的节拍 随身都携带
Carry the crazy beats with you everywhere
打通了经脉 我们最爱
Our favorite is connecting the veins
上天派我来 要让你喝彩
God sent me to make you cheer
自己来打开 自己的时代
Open your own era by yourself
我们有音乐的细胞
We have music in our cells
早知道甚麽最重要
We know what is most important
跌倒了没有问号
Even if we fall, we won't question
只有勇敢的骄傲
We only have brave pride
(Camp Rock) We Rock, We Rock On
We rock on in Camp Rock
每一天都要存在
Every day we must exist
Cause We Rock (Camp Rock)
Because we rock in Camp Rock
跟生命谈的恋爱
Fall in love with life
挥动双手 形成了旋风
Wave your hands and create a whirlwind
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
Because we rock and will continue to do so
挥动双手 形成了旋风
Wave your hands and create a whirlwind
用自己名字 打造一场梦
Use your own name to make a dream come true
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
Because we rock and will continue to do so
没人能阻挡 我们的旅程
No one can stop our journey
音响越大声 感觉越神圣
The louder the sound, the more sacred we feel
Cause We Rock, We Rock, We Rock, We Rock On
Because we rock and will continue to do so
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