You Played Yourself
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"You Played Yourself" is a 1990 rap single by Ice T
, from his third album The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech...Just Watch What You Say
.
The song tells the story of a would-be rapper who goes uneducated thinking he is a gangster when really he is nothing. He offends his fans because he thinks he is above them but they turn on him - he is left unemployed with no one because he has offended them all. He becomes a drug addict, he is paranoid and doesn't eat. He rips off his family for drug money and they disown him. He then tries to do an armed robbery to get money but accidentally kills someone and ends up on death row. The track heavily samples "The Boss" by James Brown
from the Black Caesar (film)
soundtrack.
Ice T
Tracy Marrow , better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American musician and actor.He was born in Newark, New Jersey and moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 7th grade. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Army for four years...
, from his third album The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech...Just Watch What You Say
The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech...Just Watch What You Say
The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say is the third album by Ice-T.Released in 1989, the album has an uncharacteristically gritty sound, featuring some of the darkest musical scores Ice-T has ever released.-History:...
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The song tells the story of a would-be rapper who goes uneducated thinking he is a gangster when really he is nothing. He offends his fans because he thinks he is above them but they turn on him - he is left unemployed with no one because he has offended them all. He becomes a drug addict, he is paranoid and doesn't eat. He rips off his family for drug money and they disown him. He then tries to do an armed robbery to get money but accidentally kills someone and ends up on death row. The track heavily samples "The Boss" by James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
from the Black Caesar (film)
Black Caesar (film)
Black Caesar is a 1973 American blaxploitation film, starring Fred Williamson and Gloria Hendry. The film was written and directed by Larry Cohen. It is a remake of the 1931 film Little Caesar. It features a notable musical score by James Brown , his first experience with writing music for film...
soundtrack.
Side A
- "You Played Yourself" (Remix) — DJ Aladdin, King TeeKing TeeRoger McBride, mostly known as King Tee , is an American West coast rapper from Compton, California.-Career:...
- "You Played Yourself" (Remix Instrumental) — DJ Aladdin, King Tee