Born in Corona, Queens, and raised on Groshon Ave in Yonkers, NY, Styles began rapping with Jadakiss and Sheek in 1994, as they all grew up in the same Yonkers, New York neighborhood. They eventually signed to Bad Boy Records, formed the rap group called "THE LOX" which stands for "Living Off Xperience", and recorded songs with Notorious B.I.G., Sean Combs and Darren Blackburn. In 1998, The Lox released Money, Power & Respect w/ the hit song "Money, Power, Respect" feat. fellow Bad Boy, "Lil Kim" and Ruff Ryder Earl "DMX" Simmons. Soon thereafter, Styles P led the Lox on the now infamous quest to leave Bad Boy Records. When they were finally released, the Lox signed to Interscope. Shortly thereafter, a new Lox album and Jadakiss' solo album Kiss Tha Game Goodbye were released.
Styles released A Gangster and a Gentleman in 2002, as his debut solo album. The album contained the song "The Life", featuring Pharoahe Monch which was originally recorded for Rawkus Records' Soundbombing 3 compilation album. The follow up hit was the song dedicated to marijuana use, "Good Times (I Get High)", one of the most played songs of 2002.
In 2003, Styles P. and Jadakiss appeared on the "Oz Soundtrack" with one of the harder edged songs "Some Niggas" about prison life. On a mixed album with several songs about the lifestyle behind bars, "Some Niggas" was one of the fiercest and most remembered songs on the street from that album.
In 2004, Styles P. released the mixtape Ghost Stories in limited distribution form (NY only) -- the mixtape spread to other cities and onto the internet in the next year. He was featured on the hit song "Locked Up", by R&B artist Akon.
In 2005, Styles P. received local market airplay for his and Jadakiss' remix of Mariah Carey's mega-hit "We Belong Together", and on Miri Ben-Ari's album, The Hip-Hop Violinist; he features on the track "We Gonna Win". He released two stand-alone mixtapes in complete form: Ghost in the Shell in the spring of 2005 and Ghost in the Machine in the Fall.
Styles P. has been featured on many rappers' albums including Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Akon's albums. Styles is rumoured to appear on DMX's new album Walk With Me Now and You'll Fly With Me Later. He will also appear on the title track to The Roots' latest album, Rising Down.
How I Fly
Styles P Feat. Avery Storm Lyrics
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HA! [beat starts]
Bubonic'd up, - sauerkraut. (ssssh!)
You know what'll light the way when the power's out;
You know? - Mary Jane. - Old Mary Jane (oh!)
Need to change her hair color, got a brand new name! (see ya!)
I love it when you gain them pounds (love it!)
Cause my attitude sucks when you ain't came 'round. (uh!)
They can judge, but they don't blow; (uh-uh!)
But "It's Something About - Mary" that they don't know! (they don't know)
Got me open like Ben Stiller! (oh!)
Lookin' for my lighter cause my friend got killer. (uhh!)
Handin' him a Dutch; roll a ten my nilla, (fo' real!)
Know what I do with - all of my scrilla! {this is how I flyyyy}
[Chorus]
Tryna get loose so I light a liiight
Tryna get right so ignite the lighteeer.
I'm a be cool word to final fliiight (you flyin', baby!)
It's alright once you light that lighteeer! - This is how I flyyyyy!
Tryna get loose so I light a liiight
Tryna get right so ignite the lighteeer. (haha!)
I'm a be cool word to final fliiight
It's alright once you light that lighteeer! - This is how I flyyyy!
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee! (sting)
Couple stacks, a few big heads for the P. (BIG HEADS!)
The whole Blood nation ain't redder than me; (red!)
One Visine every night I seen. (seen!)
Watch the "Tropic Thunder", "Me, Myself & Irene", (yup!)
Smoke the Chapelle, light up the Mike Epps. (light!)
Any given time, QB on deck. (any given!)
All the hippies like "Ditto";
"Jungle Fever", how I creep with white widow? (hahaha!)
Real hustler, tryna get bucks (bucks!) {oooohh, yeeeeaaaah!}
Real stoner, tryna get stuck; (STUCK!)
I smoked the winners - of the Cannabis Cup. - Bitch! {this is how I flyyyy...}
[Chorus]
We flyin' airy... (yeeee-yeeeee-eeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!)
Real high! (this is how I flyyyy)
You ever seen a cloud inside? (HUH?) {yeeaah, yeeaah!}
You could be deaf and know it's loud inside! (loud!)
No E pill, no formaldehyde! (nah!)
I ain't knockin' you but this is how I fly. (fly!)
I don't need a airline to find my flight (uh-uuuh!)
All I need is my lighter and now I'm right! (I'mmm right!)
Spark up the fire, the timing's right;
Ghost and Avery Storm; - wow, we fly! (WOW!) {this is how I flyyyy...}
[Chorus x2]
The song "How I Fly" by Styles P featuring Avery Storm is a celebration of smoking marijuana (also known as "Mary Jane"). The rapper describes the effects of smoking, including feeling "loose," "cool," and "real high." He mentions various strains of marijuana, including "white widow" and winners of the "Cannabis Cup," and alludes to smoking while watching movies like "Tropic Thunder" and "Me, Myself & Irene." Styles P also touches on the idea of judgment from others for his smoking habits, but asserts that "they don't know" about the benefits of marijuana. Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the message that lighting a lighter and smoking is "how I fly."
The lyrics are dripping with references to smoking, movies, and pop culture. Styles P plays with phrases and names, such as "Bubonic'd up" and "roll a ten my nilla" (a nod to the Dutch Masters cigar brand). He also includes quotes from "There's Something About Mary" and "Jungle Fever," showcasing his love for movies. These references add to the light-hearted and fun nature of the song despite the subject matter.
Overall, "How I Fly" is a catchy and upbeat song that celebrates the use of marijuana. Its clever wordplay and nods to pop culture make it a standout track from Styles P's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Bubonic'd up, - sauerkraut. (ssssh!)
I have smoked high-quality marijuana and am currently under its influence.
You know what'll light the way when the power's out;
Marijuana is my go-to choice for relaxation, especially during a power outage.
You know? - Mary Jane. - Old Mary Jane (oh!)
I am referring to marijuana when I say 'Mary Jane,' and I've been enjoying it for a long time.
Need to change her hair color, got a brand new name! (see ya!)
I'm looking forward to trying new strains of marijuana, hence the need for a new name.
I love it when you gain them pounds (love it!)
I enjoy smoking high-quality marijuana that is well-preserved, and I always love it when I get more of it.
Cause my attitude sucks when you ain't came 'round. (uh!)
I get irritable when I don't have access to high-quality marijuana.
They can judge, but they don't blow; (uh-uh!)
People may have opinions about my marijuana use, but they don't have the experience of smoking it like I do.
But 'It's Something About - Mary' that they don't know! (they don't know)
There's something special about the marijuana I smoke that others may not be aware of, which makes it unique.
Got me open like Ben Stiller! (oh!)
Smoking high-quality marijuana makes me feel relaxed and carefree, like Ben Stiller in his movies.
Lookin' for my lighter cause my friend got killer. (uhh!)
I need to find my lighter because my friend is carrying around some especially potent marijuana.
Handin' him a Dutch; roll a ten my nilla, (fo' real!)
I'm sharing a cigar with my friend, and I'm hoping to smoke a lot of potent marijuana.
Know what I do with - all of my scrilla!
I enjoy spending my money on high-quality marijuana.
[Chorus]
The chorus expresses my love for smoking marijuana and how it helps me relax and chill out.
Couple stacks, a few big heads for the P. (BIG HEADS!)
I am a successful musician, and I make a lot of money, which I sometimes spend on high-quality marijuana.
The whole Blood nation ain't redder than me; (red!)
My love for smoking marijuana rivals even the loyalty of the Blood gang members.
One Visine every night I seen. (seen!)
I smoke marijuana frequently and therefore use Visine to help my eyes look less red.
Watch the 'Tropic Thunder', 'Me, Myself & Irene', (yup!)
I enjoy watching movies while high on marijuana, such as 'Tropic Thunder' and 'Me, Myself & Irene'
Smoke the Chapelle, light up the Mike Epps. (light!)
I enjoy watching stand-up comedy shows while high on marijuana, such as Dave Chapelle's and Mike Epps'.
All the hippies like 'Ditto';
Hippies are also known for smoking marijuana like me.
'Jungle Fever', how I creep with white widow? (hahaha!)
I enjoy smoking 'White Widow', a specific strain of marijuana.
Real hustler, tryna get bucks (bucks!) {oooohh, yeeeeaaaah!}
I love smoking marijuana, and I work hard to make enough money to ensure a steady supply of high-quality strains.
Real stoner, tryna get stuck; (STUCK!)
Sometimes I enjoy smoking so much marijuana that I get very high, or 'stuck.'
I smoked the winners - of the Cannabis Cup. - Bitch!
I have smoked the best strains of marijuana available, as evidenced by the fact that I have smoked Cannabis Cup winners.
We flyin' airy... (yeeee-yeeeee-eeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!)
The feeling of being high on high-quality marijuana is indescribable, but it's like flying, as if I'm floating through the air.
Real high! (this is how I flyyyy)
I am extremely high on marijuana, and this is the state in which I prefer to be most of the time.
You ever seen a cloud inside? (HUH?) {yeeaah, yeeaah!}
Smoking high-quality marijuana creates such thick smoke that it's like being inside a cloud.
You could be deaf and know it's loud inside! (loud!)
The smell of high-quality marijuana is so intense that even a deaf person would still know it by that strong scent.
No E pill, no formaldehyde! (nah!)
I don't need drugs like ecstasy or chemicals like formaldehyde to get high, I prefer high-quality marijuana.
I don't need a airline to find my flight (uh-uuuh!)
I don't need to travel or go anywhere to find the perfect high, just light up some high-quality marijuana, and I am good to go.
All I need is my lighter and now I'm right! (I'mmm right!)
All I need to feel relaxed and comfortable is my lighter, so I can smoke my favorite strains of marijuana.
Spark up the fire, the timing's right;
It's the perfect time to smoke marijuana, so I'm starting a fire to light up my next joint.
Ghost and Avery Storm; - wow, we fly! (WOW!)
Ghost and Avery Storm are both musicians and fellow marijuana enthusiasts like me, and we all love the feeling of being high on marijuana.
[Chorus x2]
The chorus repeats the themes discussed earlier, namely my love for smoking marijuana and how it helps me relax and chill out.
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