With guidance from his cousin Willie Taylor, of Day26 fame, as well as producer Mick Schultz (who Jeremih met during his time at Columbia College Chicago), Jeremih released his debut single Birthday Sex in March 2009, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. His self-titled debut album was released in June 2009, and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200. His second studio album, All About You, was released in September 2010, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris and 50 Cent.
In December 2011, Jeremih confirmed work on a third album originally entitled Thumpy Johnson, and would later release his first mixtape Late Nights with Jeremih in August 2012. After the release of his collaborative EP No More with producer Shlohmo, Jeremih would change his album title to Late Nights: The Album in August 2014, releasing the EP N.O.M.A [Not on My Album] that same month. With no announcement or promotion prior to the release date, the album was finally released on December 4, 2015, featuring guest appearances from J. Cole, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, Migos, Future, Big Sean, Feather, Juicy J, Twista and Jhené Aiko.
In February 2016, Jeremih confirmed his fourth album title as Later That Night, intending to be another instalment in his Late Nights series. During this year, he released another mixtape entitled Late Nights: Europe and would tour with fellow R&B singer-songwriter PARTYNEXTDOOR, with a project between the two being teased. However, Jeremih was later removed from the tour due to issues between the two artists. By the end of that year though, he would then collaborate with Chance the Rapper for a Christmas project entitled Merry Christmas Lil Mama, which was reissued two more times in 2017 and 2020 with new tracks.
In February 2017, Jeremih released the upcoming album's planned lead single "I Think of You" featuring fellow singer Chris Brown and rapper Big Sean. Three months later, the singer then recorded and released an EP entitled Cinco De MihYo, celebrating the annual Mexican/American tradition. This was followed by another EP in March 2018 entitled The Chocolate Box, as well as his collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, MihTy in October of that year.
In November 2020, Jeremih was hospitalized in Chicago after testing positive for COVID-19. By November 14, he was reported to be on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. He was taken off the ventilator on November 19 but remained in critical condition. His spokesman said Jeremih has no underlying conditions. Jeremih was transferred out of intensive care on November 21, into a general hospital to make a full recovery. He was released from the hospital on December 4, 2020.
Cards Right
Jeremih Lyrics
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Oh baby, baby, oh baby, baby
Oh baby, baby, oh oh oh
Got you waiting outside when you see it's me
Ain't no other thing but PYT
I'm tryna get you all alone in my suite
Ain't nobody gotta know, know bout' me
Keep it moving, don't stop
I'ma keep it sipping 'til the sunrise
Just to remind us 'fore we lonesome
You can have it anytime you want to hold some
You play your cards right, baby I'll be ready to go (I'm ready to)
You play your cards right, baby I'll be ready to go (yeah)
Now all I need is you all over (now all I need is you all over)
You play your cards right, baby I'll be ready to go
Need someone to hold me down
As I come, come up, come up
Lay down on the night, play around 'til the sun up, sun up, sun up
Keep it moving, don't stop
I'ma keep sipping 'til the sunrise
Just to remind us 'fore we lonesome
You can have it anytime you want to hold some
You play your cards right, baby I'll be ready to go (I'm ready to)
You play your cards right, baby I'll be ready to go (yeah)
Now all I need is you all over (now all I need is you all over)
You play your cards right, baby I'll be ready to go, oh oh
The lyrics to Jeremih's song "Cards Right" describe a playful and seductive encounter between two people. The singer addresses the other person, referring to them as "baby" and expressing a desire to be alone with them. The use of the acronym "PYT" (Pretty Young Thing) suggests that the person being addressed is attractive and desirable. They emphasize the need for secrecy, wanting to keep their rendezvous hidden from others.
The chorus conveys the idea that if the other person plays their cards right, the singer will be ready to go with them. This implies a willingness to engage in a physical relationship if the other person behaves in a certain way or meets certain expectations. The lyrics suggest that the singer is looking for someone who can hold them down and accompany them in their rise or success. They are also open to engaging in intimate activities throughout the night and into the morning.
Overall, the song portrays a seductive and tantalizing encounter between two individuals who are ready to indulge in their desires as long as the other person meets their expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hitmaka! Hol' up!
Acknowledging the producer and signaling for attention
Oh baby, baby, oh baby, baby
Expressing affection and endearment towards a significant other
Got you waiting outside when you see it's me
Causing the person to anticipate and wait eagerly for their arrival
Ain't no other thing but PYT
No one else but a pretty young thing (referring to the person they're interested in)
I'm tryna get you all alone in my suite
Attempting to have the person accompany them to their private space
Ain't nobody gotta know, know bout' me
Ensuring that their relationship and activities remain confidential
Keep it moving, don't stop
Encouraging continuous motion and activity
I'ma keep it sipping 'til the sunrise
Intending to drink and enjoy the night until morning
Just to remind us 'fore we lonesome
To create lasting memories before feeling lonely
You can have it anytime you want to hold some
Offering the person the opportunity to have intimacy whenever desired
You play your cards right, baby I'll be ready to go (I'm ready to)
If the person behaves appropriately, they will be prepared to engage in activities together
Now all I need is you all over (now all I need is you all over)
Expressing desire for the person to be physically close and intimate
Need someone to hold me down
Desiring emotional support and stability
As I come, come up, come up
During personal growth and success
Lay down on the night, play around 'til the sun up, sun up, sun up
Engaging in pleasurable activities until morning
You play your cards right, baby I'll be ready to go (I'm ready to)
If the person behaves appropriately, they will be prepared to engage in activities together
Now all I need is you all over (now all I need is you all over)
Expressing desire for the person to be physically close and intimate
You play your cards right, baby I'll be ready to go, oh oh
If the person behaves appropriately, they will be prepared to engage in activities together, with enthusiasm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Austin Owens, Daryl L. Simmons, Jeremy P. Felton, Kenneth B. Edmonds, Lerron Carson
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