Terrace Martin

Released: December 13, 2011

Featuring: Kendrick Lamar

Songwriter: Terrance Martin Kendrick Lamar

Producer: Terrance Martin

[Hook]
I had no idea who you were
Should have took my time
And opened my eyes
I had no idea who you were
Should have took my time
But my love was blind

[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]
You was caring, you was sharing, you was thoughtful, you was sweet
You was upliftin', you was different, you was commited, you was me
You was supportive, you was honest, easy going
You had promise, that you'd never break a promise
You was life, you was free, from the bull shit
... I think

[Hook]
I had no idea who you were
Should have took my time
And opened my eyes
I had no idea who you were
Should have took my time
But my love was blind

[Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar]
You was insecure, jealous hearted, slight retarded
I was nauseous, I was marching back and forth, and you was forcin' me to forfeit
Female fraudulent, you female doggin' it
It's like extortion on my heart and shit
I probably fell for it, cause you was gorgeous
Now your course, done ran it's courses, and of course you know I'm exhausted
Time you know I surely lost it
Should of been wiser, should of been cautious
Should of been tighter with my game
I chose a dame that chose to entertain drama and what remains
Is hate, so fuck your fucking name
You fake and live in a hall of shame
Materialistic, egotistic, thirsty bitches
Open house, and mouth for niggas to stick they dick in
Thought you was different, but you wasn't
Take that back, I wish I would of just fucked with your cousin
Ass was fat, but never mind that
We out here fussin', fightin'
Ask your friends to give advice, but they just like you
Clashing like some titans, could have broadcasted on pay-per-view
Promise that you never break a promise, should I trust you?
Now you only go for condoms, on late nights just because you, with the bull shit

[Hook]
I had no idea who you were
Should have took my time
And opened my eyes
I had no idea who you were
Should have took my time
But my love was blind

Beginning his career as a rapper and producer, Terrace Martin has lent his skills to artists such as Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Lalah Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, Stevie Wonder and the legendary Emotions, just to name a few. Martins big break came when he produced a Power 106 radio drop with Snoop Dogg. Shattering the acknowledged rules of hip-hop production, he samples everything from funk to jazz to classical to create fresh and original tracks. His productions have made him one of the most sought after upcoming producers on the streets of Los Angeles.

Born to father, a jazz drummer and mother, a singer, Martins birthright was music. Growing up listening to everyone from Coltrane to Parliament, he began playing the piano at the age of six. Producing his first tracks on his Casio CZ101 Keyboard and an E-mu SP-1200, Martin decided to broaden his musicality and picked up the saxophone. At Locke High Martin became first chair of the All-State jazz band.

From jazz to hip-hop, Martins role models include Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Jackie McLean, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Stitt, Grover Washington, Jr., Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, Cali Boyz, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and 1580 K-Day. Martin says, I started producing hip-hop tracks because it was the music of my time, but I never lost my love for jazz.

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