Over the course of his career, e-dubble released four albums; Straight Outta St. Mary's (2006), Hip-Hop is Good (2009), Reset EP (2012) and Two Tone Rebel (2016).
[h2]Early life[/h2]
Wallace grew up outside of Philadelphia, the youngest child of a principal and a schoolteacher. In the 1990s, Wallace and his friends fell under the spell of hip-hop cast by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre; his music would later be known for its common celebrations of this love of hip-hop. He played center on the Wissahickon High basketball team, but dreamed of being a rapper. In an interview with the Baltimore magazine, Wallace cited Eminem's breakout success in the late 90's as a major inspiration to him, saying "Eminem showed that a white rapper could have a career. It was about skills, whether or not you could do it."
[h2]Background[/h2]
After graduating from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a degree in political science, e-dubble moved to Baltimore to live with his friends and collaborators. Together they formed the hip-hop band Young English, and played their first show in July 2008. The group went on to purchase a renovated warehouse, dubbed “The Hampden Mansion,” where e-dubble would later go on to write, record, and produce his debut album Hip-Hop is Good. He went on to produce his Freestyle Friday series, a weekly series of free songs.
[h2]Career[/h2]
In 2009, e-dubble released his debut album, "Hip Hop is Good". The next year, in August 2010, e-dubble created his YouTube channel. He quickly began releasing freestyles on every Friday creating the series "Freestyle Fridays", in which he sampled other songs (such as Tighten Up and MMMBop) and rapped over the instrumentals. He also occasionally collaborated with his band, Young English, to make the tracks. The series ran throughout 2010 and a final track was released in 2012. The series was noted for its effective use of samples, lyrics and e-dubble's spoken word outros, in which he communicated with fans. He followed this up in 2012 with his next album, "Reset EP". He released his final album in 2016 with "Two Tone Rebel". His most popular songs include "Be a King", "Let Me Oh" and "What it Do".
[h2]Death[/h2]
On 21 January 2017, 23 days before his death, e-dubble posted a photo on his Instagram of a swollen hand, with the caption "I don't recommend throwing up half of your body's blood. Or having your hand swell up like Martin Short in 'Pure Luck' or needing 10 blood transfusions. But I'm gonna be aight. Thanks for the love". One of his business partners, Danny, later tweeted on 27 January: "Keep our friend e-dubble in your thoughts! He is at the Hahnemann Hospital fighting a serious infection", suggesting the infection was not getting better. As e-dubble became unusually inactive on the internet, rumors began to circulate that he had died, and were eventually confirmed on Twitter by many of his close associates as well as eventually the Black Paisley Records website. E-Dubble passed away on February 13, 2017.
Paradise City
e-dubble Lyrics
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where we all smoke green and the girls are pretty
even with no make-up on
take me back to the time and the place
where the music still rocked and the people weren't fake
and won't you please let me OHHH, yeah a yeah a
put in the time cuz' it's worth it
we steve urkel, we keep workin'
on what matters to the family, TGIF certain
hurtin' but I'm never droppin' the ball
opposite of Ed Reed but he's stoppin' em all
i deliver the goods- I keep dropping em off
ain't been paid, still never takin' a loss
bob frost with the travels my roads stay dirty
even if I whispher I know you still heard me
truth resonates my words are watergate
put that shit on tape woodward and bernstein
burned em with his own words against em'
think before I speak turgid defenseman
lurid with your words and its patently absurd
hand up your ass your puppeteer's Jim Henson
I might be a grouch but I ain't no slouch
7 foot with a straight back fuck yo' couch
-rick james, spit flames, crazy like Brit-nay
i'm tryna keep my lid on lucas can't get me
get a lump in my throat when I think of what could be
more specifically it's really what should be
exude confidence, elude arrogance
venn diagram's dead no comparisons
so jaded, but amazing like aerosmith
my sweet emotions telling me to get a therapist
already got one, her name is hip-hop
and I'ma love that bitch till' my heart stops
hitchcock mystery, i'm tryna make some history
I want my kids to have a world that doesn't love misery
already got the company it's black pais all day
my fanbase drives me, you are why I'm on pace
raise the bar, so high that it is humbling
I never liked limbo, reminded me of gumby
i'm dodging all the blockheads poking at my options
the song ain't even done but I"m thinkin' how to top this
The lyrics of e-dubble's song "Paradise City" touches on nostalgia, family, and music. The song opens with a call to be taken back down to the "paradise city." The paradise city is a metaphor here for a place where everything is perfect, and everyone is happy. This is a place where people can be themselves and revel in the simplicity of life. The lyrics also talk about how in the paradise city, people smoke weed and the girls are pretty, even without makeup.
The lyrics also explore the idea of putting in the time and effort to achieve something. The artist says that they keep working on what matters to them and their family, regardless of the obstacles. They take pride in delivering goods and never taking a loss. They also touch on the idea of being honest with oneself and always thinking before speaking. The song ends with the artist talking about their desire to make history and leave behind a world that is free from misery.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of cherishing the good times while pushing oneself to achieve greatness. It also emphasizes the need for being honest, confident, and humble in one's pursuits.
Line by Line Meaning
take me down to the paradise city
I want to go to a place where life is perfect
where we all smoke green and the girls are pretty
I want to be in a world where everyone is happy and attractive
even with no make-up on
Natural beauty is valued in this place
take me back to the time and the place
I want to relive a moment in the past
where the music still rocked and the people weren't fake
I want to experience true art and genuine personalities
and won't you please let me OHHH, yeah a yeah a
I really want to go there
put in the time cuz' it's worth it
Work hard for what you want
back against the wall, playin' suey tennis balls can't murk em'
Even when the odds are against you, keep pushing forward
we steve urkel, we keep workin'
We keep grinding, just like Steve Urkel
on what matters to the family, TGIF certain
Stay committed to what matters to you and your loved ones
hurtin' but I'm never droppin' the ball
I won't give up, even when things get tough
opposite of Ed Reed but he's stoppin' em all
I handle things differently than others, but I have the same successful outcome
i deliver the goods- I keep dropping em off
I consistently produce high-quality results
ain't been paid, still never takin' a loss
Even if I'm not seeing material success, I won't give up or compromise my values
bob frost with the travels my roads stay dirty
I keep moving forward, even if the journey is tough
even if I whispher I know you still heard me
My voice will be heard, no matter how quietly I speak
truth resonates my words are watergate
My honesty and transparency are like a political scandal
put that shit on tape woodward and bernstein
My words are worthy of being documented and remembered
burned em with his own words against em'
I can use someone's own words against them to prove a point
think before I speak turgid defenseman
I carefully consider what I say before I say it
lurid with your words and its patently absurd
Being overly sexual or graphic with language is unnecessary and ridiculous
hand up your ass your puppeteer's Jim Henson
Don't let anyone control you or make you their puppet
I might be a grouch but I ain't no slouch
I might be grumpy, but I'm still productive and effective
7 foot with a straight back fuck yo' couch
I stand tall and confident, no matter what others may say or do
-rick james, spit flames, crazy like Brit-nay
I'm wild and unpredictable like Rick James and Britney Spears
i'm tryna keep my lid on lucas can't get me
I'm trying to stay in control and not let others bring me down
get a lump in my throat when I think of what could be
I get emotional when I think about the potential for greatness
more specifically it's really what should be
We should strive for the best outcome
exude confidence, elude arrogance
Be self-assured, but not cocky or rude
venn diagram's dead no comparisons
Don't compare yourself to others - everyone is unique
so jaded, but amazing like aerosmith
I may be cynical, but I'm still remarkable
my sweet emotions telling me to get a therapist
I need to take care of my mental health
already got one, her name is hip-hop
Music is therapeutic for me
and I'ma love that bitch till' my heart stops
I'll always have a passion for music
hitchcock mystery, i'm tryna make some history
I want to create something memorable, like a Hitchcock film
I want my kids to have a world that doesn't love misery
I want to make the world a better place for future generations
already got the company it's black pais all day
I have a loyal fanbase
my fanbase drives me, you are why I'm on pace
My fans motivate me to keep creating
raise the bar, so high that it is humbling
Set high standards for yourself and exceed them
I never liked limbo, reminded me of gumby
I don't like uncertainty or being stuck in the middle
i'm dodging all the blockheads poking at my options
I'm avoiding negative people who try to limit my choices
the song ain't even done but I"m thinkin' how to top this
I'm always striving to improve and make better music
Contributed by Addison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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