D.One is still on that path, working hard and struggling, but after 6 long years of believing in himself and his passion, help has arrived.
Originally known as Static he was half the group Absolute Proof with El*A*Kwents. Absolute Proof released the album United Sates Of Mind on Greede Records. Static and El*AKwents parted paths shortly after the release.
D.One made the decision to move out of Boston, leaving his solid fan base, his family, and his friends behind. He moved to LA and immediately found a studio to finish his newest project, SECOND NATURE. Using his degree in business, he worked full time for a couple months but quit when he landed an internship with an artist management company. D interned for no pay in an attempt to get his music into the right hands, and learn a little more of the business side of things while he was there. But living and recording took money, especially in LA, so D took apart time job valeting cars at a Mercedes dealership to make ends meet.
One day, label head Manny Mijares was having his Mercedes serviced and D brought the car down for him. He heard 2Pac bumping in the car and always promoting, D.One asked Manny to take a listen to his own music. He gave Manny a CD and two days later got a call.
Finally, years of hard work have paid off. Years that D.One has spent selling cds hand-to-hand and on his website, performing in and around Boston at places like the Middleast, the Big Easy and the Paradise, opening up for big acts like the Beatnuts, collabing with hip-hop legends like AZ (Nas Illmatic), Royce Da 59(Eminem Slim Shady LP), Proof (of D-12), and Canibus, as well as with the best artists around Boston like Krumbsnatcha (Gangstarr Foundation), Termanology, Reks and Chan, getting radio play on Bostons WERS 88.9, JAMN 94.5, WFNX 91.2/107.1, breaking into the world of extreme sports by writing exclusive tracks for legendary Drew Stones (producer of the MTV True-life: I live to Ride) Urban Street Bike Warriors, and for the Jalbert Productions Whiplash TV which aired nationally on NBC, ABC, and ESPN, not to mention living paycheck to paycheck paying for his own recording, production, photo shoots, artwork, promotion, and cd duplication for his debut album DVISIONE and his most recent project SECOND NATURE.
The respect D.One has earned lead Manny to offer him a solid deal with his label UPSCALE RECORDS...a $10,000 advance, a year contract including international distribution of his latest project, SECOND NATURE, all costs associated with his upcoming project including studio time, production, guest appearances, artwork, and promotion all paid for. Manny also ensured D that the most important goal of the year will be to get a major label deal for D.One.
A weight has been lifted at a crucial time in D.Ones career. He got some much needed financial support and a strong label that believes in his talent to step up and work hard for him. The next year is going to be a turning point in his career. He expects the ups and downs, the triumphs and the struggles but things are looking up and are only going to get better for D.One.
Young Love
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Speakin' intellectual, we like nuclear fusion
I feel so free with chu, you got my heart singin'
Just like a cell tower, you get a nigga pingin'
One day we gon' be living, up on the highest cloud
The shit that I would do for you, yeah it'd be astoundin'
Everyday we grindin', fuckin' double time yeah
I be droppin' rhymes, while you be coppin' time
And honestly I love it, when the push comes we shove it
I stay up late night and grip the morning day time
Sleep at midnight, then up again at five
But we'll do anything to keep our vivid dreams alive
Like sacrificing all the lucid dreams we had at night
But it's okay my baby no one can put out the fire
This young love we got is HOT, with chu I'm never tired
No I'm never tired, baby girl you got me wired
Got so much energy can probably set my farts on fire
And dart around for miles, be Red Bulls' poster child
Girl I fuck with you so heavy you my sole speed dial
Lately baby, I been lookin' at cha
And like a Pokémon, your heart I wanna capture
Something in my life that I've always been after
No cap, no captions want you even when it's outta fashion
Pussy put it in a casket
Money, watch it stackin'
She a bad bitch perfect fit for the savage
Smokin' together on the most potent of cabbage
On this chick I can't switch no plans to give it to some random bitch
Can't be swayed by these thots and the tricks
There's a difference between a queen and a bitch
Disrespect mine and you're gonna meet my fist
In "Young Love," d.one sings about the strong connection he has with his significant other. He praises her intelligence, comparing their thoughts to nuclear fusion. They work hard together, grinding every day and sacrificing their sleep to achieve their dreams. Despite the hard work, he never tires of being with her and feels energized by their love. He is so devoted to her that he could never cheat on her or disrespect their relationship, even if offered the opportunity.
The lyrics show the depth of the love they share and the lengths they are willing to go to maintain it. The metaphor of the highest cloud represents their aspirations for their future together. The line "sacrificing all the lucid dreams we had at night" suggests that they may have to give up some of their personal ambitions to achieve their shared goals. However, they are willing to make that sacrifice because they are so committed to each other.
Overall, "Young Love" is a celebration of a strong, fulfilling relationship. The song emphasizes that true love requires hard work and sacrifice, but in the end, it's all worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh girl the way you talk, yeah we got the same vision
The singer appreciates how the girl thinks and shares the same values with him.
Speakin' intellectual, we like nuclear fusion
The singer and the girl are intelligent and have a deep understanding of each other.
I feel so free with chu, you got my heart singin'
The girl makes the singer feel happy and free, and he is very affectionate towards her.
Just like a cell tower, you get a nigga pingin'
The girl has a strong effect on the artist and he can't stop thinking about her.
One day we gon' be living, up on the highest cloud
The artist believes that he and the girl will achieve great things and be very successful in life.
The shit that I would do for you, yeah it'd be astoundin'
The singer is willing to go to great lengths to make the girl happy and make their relationship work.
Everyday we grindin', fuckin' double time yeah
The singer and the girl work very hard every day to achieve their goals and support each other.
I be droppin' rhymes, while you be coppin' time
The artist is a rapper and he spends time writing rhymes, while the girl works hard at her job.
Workin' extra shifts so we can get those extra chips
The girl works overtime to earn more money so they can have a better life together.
And honestly I love it, when the push comes we shove it
The artist enjoys facing challenges with the girl and they work together to overcome them.
I stay up late night and grip the morning day time
The singer works very long hours and stays up late at night while the girl gets up early in the morning.
Sleep at midnight, then up again at five
The artist and the girl don't get much sleep because they are always working hard to achieve their goals.
But we'll do anything to keep our vivid dreams alive
The singer and the girl are very committed to their goals and they will do whatever it takes to achieve them.
Like sacrificing all the lucid dreams we had at night
The singer and the girl have had to give up their personal aspirations in order to focus on their shared goals.
But it's okay my baby no one can put out the fire
The singer believes that their love and dedication to each other will never fade.
This young love we got is HOT, with chu I'm never tired
The artist is very passionate about his love for the girl and feels energized by their relationship.
No I'm never tired, baby girl you got me wired
The girl has a very strong effect on the artist and he is very devoted to her.
Got so much energy can probably set my farts on fire
The singer is very energetic and enthusiastic about his life and relationship.
And dart around for miles, be Red Bulls' poster child
The singer has a lot of energy and could be a spokesperson for a popular energy drink.
Girl I fuck with you so heavy you my sole speed dial
The artist is very close to the girl and she is the person he contacts the most.
Lately baby, I been lookin' at cha
The artist has been paying a lot of attention to the girl and is very interested in her.
And like a Pokémon, your heart I wanna capture
The artist wants to capture the girl's heart and be with her forever, like a Pokémon trainer catching a rare Pokémon.
Something in my life that I've always been after
The singer has always wanted someone like the girl in his life, and now that he has found her, he is very happy.
No cap, no captions want you even when it's outta fashion
The artist loves the girl no matter what, and is not influenced by trends or fashion.
Pussy put it in a casket
The singer values his relationship with the girl very highly and is very protective of her.
Money, watch it stackin'
The singer and the girl are working hard to earn more money and build their wealth.
She a bad bitch perfect fit for the savage
The girl is strong and independent, and is a perfect match for the singer's tough personality.
Smokin' together on the most potent of cabbage
The artist and the girl enjoy smoking the highest-quality marijuana together.
On this chick I can't switch no plans to give it to some random bitch
The artist is very committed to the girl and would never consider cheating on her.
Can't be swayed by these thots and the tricks
The singer is not tempted by other women and is very loyal to the girl.
There's a difference between a queen and a bitch
The singer knows the difference between a woman who deserves respect and a woman who does not.
Disrespect mine and you're gonna meet my fist
The artist is very protective of his relationship with the girl and will not allow anyone to disrespect it.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jahkai Duncan-Jeffrey, Merrick O'Mara
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