Released: December 3, 2005

Featuring: Techniec

Songwriter: The Game

Some say a genius, California dreaming in the sun
He'll never make it. The odds are a gazillion to one
Overcame adversity and taught the world to sing along
Then he stayed in bed for three years
Now the feeling is gone from a beautiful song that's a permanent part of my head
When they prop you on stage put a smile on your face and pretend you're a beach boy again
Inebriated, Landy made your decisions for you
Exploited your illness, write a song for a bucket of food
When I needed inspiration you were always there for me
Now I have to change the station
Overcame adversity and taught the world to sing along in a three part harmony

The Game

Jayceon Terrell Taylor was born November 29th, 1979 in Compton, California to two Crip-affiliated gang members. He grew up on Santana Blocc, a Crip-controlled neighborhood, with a large family of half and step siblings. He was hardened by a rough and violent childhood stinting from his parent’s drug use, domestic violence, and family members being killed through gang-related conflicts.

By 2000, a 21-year-old Jayceon Taylor was a member of the Cedar Block Pirus, a Blood-affiliated gang, and dealt drugs on the streets of Compton.

Late on the night of October 1st, 2001, Jayceon was alone in his apartment when the doorbell rang and after opening the door, he was jumped by three