In 2001 this Seattle-based vocal band was crowned Artist of the Year at the SAMIE Awards, the Pacific Northwest’s annual contemporary pop music competition, and for the last two years, m-pact was voted Best Vocal Jazz Group (2002-2003) in the international ACA (A Cappella Community Awards) competition.
Now touring Fine Arts Halls and Jazz Festivals internationally, m-pact has appeared on four continents -- Europe, SE Asia, North Africa, and across the US and Canada, opening and/or performing for pop superstars such as Sheryl Crow, Kenny Loggins, and Bobby McFerrin, as well as with jazz legends from Ray Charles and Natalie Cole to Kenny G and the Woody Herman Orchestra.
Around the world, mesmerized audiences buzz from the thrill of m-pact's unbelievable vocal acrobatics and delightful orchestrations, their polished, yet authentic stage presence, and the true, artistic experience they create by the human voice alone. These pros deliver successful events of every size for promoters of every kind; rarely is m-pact is not immediately re-booked for return engagements.
Each of m-pact’s four original CD’s have received rave reviews and multiple awards, including Best Pop/R&B Song, Best Male Vocal, and Best Arrangement (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Artist Awards), as well as an Indie Nomination (the “Independent Grammy”) for Best Seasonal Album of 2000. Approximately 50,000 units have been sold between the three recordings. Two new CD’s are in production for 2004, one containing m-pact’s critically acclaimed, original pop compositions and the other, a jazz favorites collection.
Winners of BillBoard's prestigious "Best Unsigned Band" contest, Los Angeles-based vocal group m-pact has signed with indie specialty label Primarily A Cappella to release it's first, self-titled album for national distribution. Crowned Best Vocal Group at the 2005 LA Music Awards, this "vocal Cirque du Solei" infuses technicolor fantasy into m-pacts sophisticated sound. A truly kaleidoscopic mix of groove, soul, and funk crossed with human big band makes this all-voice sextet "one of the best jazz-pop vocal ensembles in the world" (San Francisco Chronicle). Drawing fans of every demographic, m-pact has been touring festivals and prestigious performing arts centers for over 10 years developing a large following and selling over 50,000 records worldwide. Pristine production, solid song-writing, and Stomp-like creativity are among the many strengths showcased in this much-anticipated, all-new studio release.
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Current member Rudy Cardenas can be seen in the 6th season of FOX's American Idol.
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ALBUM RELEASES:
It's All About Harmony!
II
The Carol Commission: A Christmas Collection
Live at The Triple Door
M-Pact EP
M-Pact
My Way
m-pact Lyrics
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Especially when a nigga on that Compton shit
My empire and my hoes green
My pockets fat. My gun long
Nigga tell me what the fuck niggas mean when they say
"I ain't gonna pull up and let this motherfucker spray"
30 shots in the passenger side, I don't stick around
I don't give a fuck who die that day
Every time a bitch come she gon' turn up with me
In the club wherever fuck V.I.P
I got 12 bottles of whatever, telling niggas it's whatever
Everything I do is better than you fuck niggas
Man fuck niggas, man fuckboys, nigga fuck hoes
Nigga 45 we tuck those
She give me head, that's cutthroat
She leave with me, that's tough broke
Out
I do this shit my way
You do this shit my way
We do this shit my way
We do it my way
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Fuck around and you miss this
Suck the crown and you kiss this
Stuck in town and you twist this
Luck is down and you diss this
Got two plugs like an outlet
Got loud money, you shout that
My lowest goal get mad rich
Your highest goal have a bad bitch
See I run my life no sad shit
My head in a box that's Brad Pitt
She roll me no fife let
Loyalty to a T stat
I see that, bleed that, she fuck with me I need that
She fuck with me I need that
She fuck with me I need that
I do this shit my way
You do this shit my way
We do this shit my way
We do it my way
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Every time I come around we get lit
Especially when I'm on that LBC shit
My gun long, my paper long
Them haters gone, they where they belong
What the fuck you niggas mean when y'all say? (What?)
I won't cook you up with that AK
That'll hook you up to that IV
Your family look you up you in ER all day (what?)
That's for living that rider life
Y'all know what them east-siders like
Sometimes I wonder am I a psycho like? (Um)
Am I really in my right mind?
When I'm tryna get my mind right
With tequila and a light lime
While I'm living in the limelight
I'm just waiting on the right time
Till then get my time right
That's a watch with a bright shine
Let a real nigga shine bright
Eastside Crooked I baby it's me
I'm out here eating like a table for three
A nigga gotta wear a durag on a surfboard if he ever wanna be wavy as me
I'm looking for a ride or die chick
After I find a hoe I'ma go dynamite stick
I don't know why the hoe sitting on my testicle potato
This ain't Idaho, get out of my shit
Gotta go hard like that
'Cause nowadays bitches take pictures while you sleeping
Let the whole world know you creeping
Got me and my other bitches beefing
As soon as they fell in love I ran
Fuck 'em all day long, whats my plan?
Soon as it got dark I became an instinct
Eminem fanatic, one night stand
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
The song "My Way" by M-Pact appears to be a boasting and aggressive track about living life on one's own terms, not caring about the opinions or actions of others. The opening lines suggest that the singer is surrounded by partying and gun violence, and they revel in their own success and excess, including their money, women, and possessions. They express confusion about why anyone would threaten them, since they have plenty of firepower to combat any adversaries.
The chorus repeats the phrase "we do this shit my way," emphasizing the singer's desire for control and independence. They use a series of drug and sex metaphors to describe their life, and they brag about their financial success and reputation. The middle section of the song features a rap-style monologue by Crooked I, in which he boasts about his skills and success as a musician, and his confidence in his own ability to navigate the ups and downs of fame and fortune.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time that I come around we get lit
Whenever I show up, we have a great time and party
Especially when a nigga on that Compton shit
People have an even better time when I'm representing my hometown of Compton
My empire and my hoes green
I'm successful and my women are envious of each other
My pockets fat. My gun long
I'm rich and my gun is powerful
Nigga tell me what the fuck niggas mean when they say
I want to know what people mean when they use certain phrases
"I ain't gonna pull up and let this motherfucker spray"
When people say they won't retaliate, I don't understand it
30 shots in the passenger side, I don't stick around
I'm not afraid to use my gun and I won't stay around after a shooting
I don't give a fuck who die that day
I don't care if someone gets killed during a violent confrontation
He gon' die that day
I'm confident that I can win any battle and the other person will be killed
Every time a bitch come she gon' turn up with me
Whenever a woman is with me, she'll have a good time and party
In the club wherever fuck V.I.P
I can go wherever I want in the club, even V.I.P areas
I got 12 bottles of whatever, telling niggas it's whatever
I have a lot of alcohol and I'm not particular about what kind it is
Everything I do is better than you fuck niggas
I'm better than other people and everything I do is superior
Man fuck niggas, man fuckboys, nigga fuck hoes
I don't care about other people and I'm disrespectful towards them
Nigga 45 we tuck those
I keep a .45 caliber gun concealed on my person
She give me head, that's cutthroat
When a woman performs oral sex on me, she's intense and skilled
She leave with me, that's tough broke
When a woman leaves with me, she's lucky because I'm so successful
Out
I'm done talking or I'm leaving
I do this shit my way
I do things my own way and don't conform to what others expect
You do this shit my way
I expect people to follow my lead and do things my way
We do this shit my way
My followers also do things my way
We do it my way
I'm going to make sure everyone does things my way
Dragging 'em up, up, up, up, up (my way)
I'm pulling people along with me, even dragging them up if necessary, to do things my way
Fuck around and you miss this
If you mess with me, you'll miss out on something special
Suck the crown and you kiss this
If you're loyal to me, you'll be rewarded with great things
Stuck in town and you twist this
If you're not with me, you'll be stuck in your current situation while I keep moving forward
Luck is down and you diss this
If you're having bad luck, you'll be disappointed with how things turn out when you mess with me
Got two plugs like an outlet
I have connections that can help me with things
Got loud money, you shout that
I'm not afraid to show off my wealth
My lowest goal get mad rich
Even my basic goals involve making a large amount of money
Your highest goal have a bad bitch
Meanwhile, other people's main goal is just to have an attractive girlfriend
See I run my life no sad shit
I'm in charge of my own life and I'm not going to let anything bring me down
My head in a box that's Brad Pitt
I'm so confident and in control that I'm like the character Brad Pitt played in the movie Se7en, who put his head in a box
She roll me no fife let
A woman rolls me a joint without expecting anything in return
Loyalty to a T stat
I expect absolute loyalty from my followers
I see that, bleed that, she fuck with me I need that
I can see when someone is loyal and I value that in a sexual partner
She fuck with me I need that
I really rely on and value sexual partners who are loyal to me
Especially when I'm on that LBC shit
People have an even better time when I'm representing the Long Beach area
Them haters gone, they where they belong
My haters are out of my life and don't deserve my attention or time
"I won't cook you up with that AK"
When people say they won't retaliate, I don't believe them
That'll hook you up to that IV
If I shoot someone, they will end up in the hospital connected to an IV
Your family look you up you in ER all day (what?)
The victim's family will be in the emergency room all day if I choose to shoot someone
That's for living that rider life
Violence is a part of my lifestyle and I'm willing to live with the consequences
Y'all know what them east-siders like
People from the east side are typically rough and tough
Sometimes I wonder am I a psycho like? (Um)
I wonder if I'm crazy for enjoying violence and living a rough lifestyle
Am I really in my right mind?
I question whether I'm mentally stable sometimes
When I'm tryna get my mind right
I'm trying to focus on my mental health
With tequila and a light lime
I use alcohol as a way to cope with stress and relax
While I'm living in the limelight
I'm enjoying my fame and success
I'm just waiting on the right time
I'm waiting for the perfect opportunity to take things to the next level
Till then get my time right
Until that perfect opportunity comes, I'm going to focus on using my time wisely
That's a watch with a bright shine
I'm wearing a flashy and expensive watch
Let a real nigga shine bright
I'm a real gangster and I want to show off my success
Eastside Crooked I baby it's me
I'm Crooked I and I'm from the east side
I'm out here eating like a table for three
I'm very successful and wealthy
A nigga gotta wear a durag on a surfboard if he ever wanna be wavy as me
I'm so cool and smooth that someone would have to wear a durag (a head covering for black hair) even while surfing to try to be as swaggy as me
I'm looking for a ride or die chick
I want a woman who is loyal to me, even if it means risking her life
After I find a hoe I'ma go dynamite stick
As soon as I find a woman, I'm ready to have sex with her
I don't know why the hoe sitting on my testicle potato
I don't understand why a woman is being so clingy and possessive of me
This ain't Idaho, get out of my shit
I don't want this woman messing with me and she needs to leave me alone
Gotta go hard like that
I need to work hard and be aggressive to achieve my goals
'Cause nowadays bitches take pictures while you sleeping
Women might take compromising pictures of you when you're vulnerable
Let the whole world know you creeping
They'll post those pictures online and expose your behavior
Got me and my other bitches beefing
This will cause drama and conflict between me and my other sexual partners
As soon as they fell in love I ran
When women start getting too attached to me, I leave them
Fuck 'em all day long, whats my plan?
I have sex with multiple women and don't care about their feelings
Soon as it got dark I became an instinct
At night, I become more alert and ready for danger
Eminem fanatic, one night stand
I'm a big fan of Eminem and I enjoy one night stands with women
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Dominick Wickliffe, Jayceon Terrell Taylor, Matthew Crowder
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