9th was then tapped to produce a track on Jay-Z's Black Album, which became his first major label placement. From there, 9th Wonder produced 3 songs for the R&B Super group Destiny's Child on the album "Destiny Fulfilled ("Girl", "Is She the Reason", "Game Over"), won a Grammy with Mary J. Blige for her album The BreakThrough ("Good Woman Down"), Erykah Badu's "Honey", and "20 Feet Tall" on the album New Amerykah 1 and 2, Ludacris' "Do the Right Thang", a song featuring Common and Spike Lee, and most recently David Banner on the album Death of a Popstar. 9th will also be working with Drake for the second time on his sophomore album release. 9th also has 3 albums with Murs, an Emcee that hails from MidCity, CA, in which all three albums have received critical acclaim.
9th was chosen by Aaron McGruder to score music for the critically acclaimed series "The Boondocks". He has endorsed companies such as M-Audio Electronics, FL Studio, LRG Clothing Company, and Creative Recreation Shoe Company. 9th Wonder was one of 12 individuals selected by The Pepsi Corporation for the African American Calender, "The First Of Many". 9th has also worked on an album with Hollywood actor Idris Elba.
He is the president, founder and CEO of It's a Wonderful World Music Group, which focuses on catering to the 28 to 40 year old demographic of hip-hop music lovers, 9th Wonder hosts a radio show along with Kyle Santillian on Soul 104.5 FM in Fayetteville, NC called "TRUE SCHOOL RADIO" playing the first 24 years of hip-hop, along with 80's R&B, and New Jack Swing.
9th Wonder and six other individuals founded the True School Corporation in 2006 to celebrate the music, culture, and film of 70's babies and The Spike Lee Era. In the United States there are millions of Black Americans between the ages of 28-40 that grew up in a time where hip-hop was diverse, informative, and soulful. These same individuals have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, accountants, dentists, etc., and still have a love of what hip-hop used to be. The media has demonized hip-Hop in the last 10 years; so many Black Americans tend to shy away from the picture that the media has created for hip-hop. True School has changed the minds of the generation before us (50's and 60's babies) and let them know that emcees such as Chuck D, Rakim, KRS-One, The Native Tongues, Outkast, and countless other has had much of an effect on our lives as our teachers and educators.
9th believes in the preservation of Black Music throughout all its divisions (jazz, gospel, funk, soul, afrobeat, hip-hop), and its connections to music enthnocology and the African diaspora. 9th was recently appointed the National Ambassador For Hip-Hop Relations and Culture for the NAACP by Ben Jealous, President of The NAACP, where he leads a board of PhD's, Hip-Hop Artists, and Juris Doctorates. 9th was recently interviewed by Neill McNeill of FOX 8 News in The Piedmont, NC, for a segment entitled "NewsMaker", to showcase North Carolinians who are making a difference in the community. 9th Wonder is also a member of the Zulu Nation, a hip-hop peace organization started by Afrika Bambaataa in 1973.
9th was appointed Artist in Residence by former North Carolina Central University Chancellor James Ammons (now President of Florida A&M University) in the fall of 2006. An Artist in Residence is someone involved heavily in the music industry to conduct a course or seminar of a particular subject. He was approached by Dr. Kawachi Clemons, PhD of Education, to develop a course called "Hip Hop in Context, 1973-1997, a study of the development and cultural history of Hip-Hop starting with James Brown in the late 1960's, going all the way to death of The Notorious B.I.G. in 1997. He is now currently an Adjunct Professor at Duke University while still traveling the country lecturing at different universities.
"You have to see one to be one." Hip-Hop is now making its 20yr generational turn, and there are a new breed of artists who are children of the first hip-hop generation, that have studied that generation's sound, look, and feel. "If the younger generation. . . " he continues. With President Barack Obama's message, and the new movement of hip-hop hipsters. . . "Along with several colleagues, I plan to have Summits, Festivals, and lecture panel series throughout the year, to show kids the true manifestation of the hip-hop culture and lifestyles," 9th says.
"Hip-Hop is the voice of at least 2 generations. At one time, it was the POSITIVE voice, as stated earlier. Chuck D was the black history teacher I never had, along with countless other black Americans my age. It can be that again, but with the right voices and the right players. As the late Curtis Mayfield said, "We must educate and Well as Entertain."
That's Love ft. Mac Miller & Heather Victoria
9th Wonder Lyrics
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9th wonder, come on
It ain't cool to make a love song, love song
They looking at me like there's something wrong
This ain't a song about causing drugs
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
I got a girl who always tripping on these bitches
Who keep trying to come and holler
My everything I got her, platinum and copper
We gonna stay together till one of us use a walker
She popular, but I got her first
I tried she denied so I got to work
I gotta let her know the way her smile tend to glow
In the time we took that... world
I disconnect cordless, felling all distorted
Bored with the... bored of all that bullshit
I bet she never thought I'd have her fall in love
Beauty or brain, maybe she all of the above
Come on
It ain't cool to make a love song, love song
They looking at me like there's something wrong
This ain't a song about causing drugs
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
It ain't cool to make a love song, love song
They looking at me like there's something wrong
This ain't a song about causing drugs
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
I know that every time I do something wrong
I can't just get away with it by making a song
Getting through this... it's taking too long
But if it's what you wanna do then I'm playing along
Cause I know you love me though so I love you back
And some shit I do is fucking whack
But you don't care about your hundred stacks
You just your fucking bobby back
But I'm somewhere far, way out on a tour
Living it large, it's everything and more
My dream come through, start to follow with you
You want me at home, but I'm all in the move
When I'm back at the crib, we gonna go on a cruise
My alarm goes off, I'm a reach for the snooze
Nothing to say, but so much to do
The second that we met, I was falling for you
Come on
It ain't cool to make a love song, love song
They looking at me like there's something wrong
This ain't a song about causing drugs
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
It ain't cool to make a love song, love song
They looking at me like there's something wrong
This ain't a song about causing drugs
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
Like that like that, yeah
It's the wonder years
Inside it's love
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
It's love
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love.
The lyrics of "That's Love" by 9th Wonder featuring Mac Miller and Heather Victoria convey a message about love and relationships, and they challenge the notion that love songs are not cool. The song acknowledges that even gangster guys could fall in love, and it's not a sign of weakness. Mac Miller raps about his loving relationship with a girl who is often jealous of other girls trying to get his attention, but he assures her that she's his everything. He emphasizes how her beauty and brains have captured his heart, and even though he's a touring artist living a lavish lifestyle, he still loves and misses her.
The chorus implies that making love songs is not something that is often seen as cool or acceptable in hip-hop culture. However, 9th Wonder challenges this assumption, stating that even gangster guys can express love and emotion, indicating that it is not a sign of weakness. The rappers aren't promoting drug abuse or gang life, but rather they're promoting love, which is often neglected in hip-hop culture. The song also highlights the challenges and sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dream, such as long tours, busy schedules, and being far away from home, but love makes it all worth it in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Love song, aha
Starting the song with the subject of the song, which is love
9th wonder, come on
Inviting the producer, 9th wonder to come on
It ain't cool to make a love song, love song
Addressing the stigma around making love songs in the industry
They looking at me like there's something wrong
Feeling judged for making a love song
This ain't a song about causing drugs
Clarifying that this song isn't about drug use or anything negative
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
Reminding listeners that everyone, even those involved in criminal activity, can fall in love
I got a girl who always tripping on these bitches
Talking about having a girlfriend who is concerned about other women trying to pursue him
Who keep trying to come and holler
Explaining that these women are trying to get his attention and potentially pursue a romantic relationship
I don't bother with these groupies who just wanna chase a dollar
Choosing to not engage with women who are only interested in him for his fame and money
My everything I got her, platinum and copper
Expressing his love for his girlfriend, and using the materials platinum and copper to represent their value and worth to him
We gonna stay together till one of us use a walker
Committing to staying together in their relationship until they are both old
She popular, but I got her first
Explaining that even though his girlfriend is well-liked and known by many, he was the first to be in a relationship with her
I tried she denied so I got to work
Sharing the persistence and effort he put in to pursue his girlfriend when she initially rejected him
I gotta let her know the way her smile tend to glow
Expressing his admiration for her and her beautiful smile
In the time we took that... world
Reflecting on the time they spent together and how it made the world seem to stand still
I disconnect cordless, felling all distorted
Using the metaphor of disconnecting from the world to describe how he feels when he's in love
Bored with the... bored of all that bullshit
Feeling tired of all the negativity in the world and finding solace in his relationship
I bet she never thought I'd have her fall in love
Surprising his girlfriend by making her fall in love with him when she didn't expect it
Beauty or brain, maybe she all of the above
Appreciating his girlfriend for her intelligence and physical attributes
I know that every time I do something wrong
Acknowledging that he's not perfect and makes mistakes in the relationship
I can't just get away with it by making a song
Understanding that he can't just apologize for his mistakes by making a song about it
Getting through this... it's taking too long
Expressing frustration with trying to work through the challenges in their relationship
But if it's what you wanna do then I'm playing along
Committing to working through their relationship issues if his girlfriend is willing to do so as well
Cause I know you love me though so I love you back
Acknowledging the love between them and their commitment to each other
And some shit I do is fucking whack
Admitting to doing things that aren't good for the relationship
But you don't care about your hundred stacks
Recognizing that his girlfriend doesn't care about his wealth or possessions
You just your fucking bobby back
Showing that his girlfriend just wants him to be faithful and committed to her
But I'm somewhere far, way out on a tour
Explaining the challenges of being in a relationship while he's traveling and working
Living it large, it's everything and more
Enjoying his success but recognizing that there's more to life than material possessions and fame
My dream come through, start to follow with you
Recognizing that his girlfriend has been with him since the beginning of his journey and they will continue to follow their dreams together
You want me at home, but I'm all in the move
Knowing that his girlfriend wants him home but he has to continue working and traveling for his career
When I'm back at the crib, we gonna go on a cruise
Planning to take a vacation together when he's back home
My alarm goes off, I'm a reach for the snooze
Describing the mundane aspects of daily life despite his fame and success
Nothing to say, but so much to do
Feeling overwhelmed with work and responsibilities but still wanting to focus on his relationship
The second that we met, I was falling for you
Reflecting on the beginning of their relationship and how he fell in love with her instantly
It's the wonder years
Referencing the producer, 9th wonder's name in the song
Inside it's love
Emphasizing the subject of the song, love
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
Repeating the chorus to highlight the message that anyone can fall in love
Like that like that, yeah
Closing out the song with an energetic and upbeat note
Even gangsters motherfuckers fall in love
Reiterating the message of the song one final time
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AL J. NEIBURG, DOC DAUGHERTY, ELLIS REYNOLDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DJ Mista T SOEz
Give people their flowers while they living RIP Mac Miller 🙏🏾
shaqreia Carlton
Damn I love mac miller this is one of my favorite songs from him.
Allen Cole
Mine too
BoBoPatchNosuke
Heather Victoria makes this song complete. Her vocals are great.
Bruce Clark
song is slept on so hard
Beto 🇬🇹
Such a slept on song
Casual Supreme Smasher
dope lyrics...... great to hear Mac Miller spit out some deep shit.
FrenBanklin
so many hate Mac to the point they don't realize the true beauty of this song. Seriously do you guys even understand how powerful the message is in this?
singletonmusic
im not a big mac miller fan, but his vibe suits the beat and its good smooth sounding with decent content and smooth delivery.
Kalidelphia1
This was my 1st time ever hearing of Mac 7 years back & became a fan after, Rest Easy kid!🙏