It has been stated, one canno… Read Full Bio ↴BLOODRAW - "The Return Of Mr. Florida"
It has been stated, one cannot be a true artist without first experiencing pain. If that is accurate, BloodRaw has struggled all of his lifetime to earn the right to be a hip-hop Picasso. "That's why my music is so soulful. I have people crying when they hear my music because I'll only spit what I've been through."
Born to a mother that did the best she could to raise he and his sister by hustling, BloodRaw learned the game at a tender age. By age 12, BloodRaw lost the center of his universe when his mother died. As for BloodRaw's father, Tupac described it best, the coward wasn't there. So, to put food on his table, BloodRaw did what he knew best, serving fiends with whatever vice they needed. Street life is not as glamorous as music videos describe, it is a matter of continuing to exist. Unfortunately, as with most urban soldiers, the life was leading BloodRaw to the grave or jail. It just so happened, the latter got to him first.
After losing 6 years of his life to the Florida Department of Corrections, BloodRaw saw the time spent as a blessing. The
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time in prison allowed BloodRaw to cool down and reflect upon the life he was leading. Soon, he began putting his experiences to paper and testing his verbal skills in the yard. Day by day, year-by-year, the other inmates noticed this young, brash, and focused lyrical monster gathering crowds under the basketball hoops. They began awestruck whispers among themselves, "Damn, dat boy is blood raw." Meaning his ability to rhyme was amazing and off the chain! Ever since, he was rightfully dubbed, BloodRaw.
When his release date finally approached in 1998, BloodRaw decided to take rapping seriously and joined his uncle, Dennis Wesley at the Hip-Hop Cafe in Atlanta, GA. Since he was responsible for the music that was played, BloodRaw rubbed elbows and linked with the hungriest talents who just wanted to be heard. The likes of 50 Cent, Ludacris, and JT Money were constantly in attendance during the Rap Offs every Friday night. In fact, he often picked the brains of these future millionaires while he broke their music. Ludacris even placed BloodRaw's son on the intro to his multi-platinum "Chicken & Beer" album.
In 1999, BloodRaw decided to move back to his native Panama City, Florida to join the Niggaz Fo Life (N.F.L.) crew. However, the storybook ending he was looking for was postponed after an appearance on former Lox member Genovese's album did not blossom as he had hoped. Undeterred BloodRaw theorized, "not everybody is promised to get out of the streets" so he continued his annual grind. Luck occurs when opportunity and preparation meet. Luckily, BloodRaw found a management team in C. Wakeley that prepared him for the opportunity when fortune smiled upon BloodRaw at a show in Dothan, Alabama.
"I performed and Young Jeezy was impressed with my show. Although I was talking with T.I. and had a few other situations, working with Jeezy just felt right." A week later, BloodRaw became an official member of Jeezy's crew, USDA and toured the country. But as Michael Corleone learned, once you think you're out, they pull you back in. Fresh from an appearance on MTV in front of 8 million viewers, hours away from a European tour, and a lifetime from the soul sucking vacuum of the streets, the federal government snatched BloodRaw at the passport office and charged him with the same crimes that sent Boston George (of the movie "Blow" fame) up the river.
BloodRaw changed directions from living the life to fighting for his life. BloodRaw would have to serve a mandatory life sentence if found guilty. With a 98% conviction rate, there is a reason why Biggie said, "only the feds I fear." Against this heavy pressure, many have folded, flipped, or snitched. BloodRaw's response? "I could never live and face my son knowing that I had snitched. This situation is bigger than the federal government; it is in God's hands. And I have never felt such peace."
To paraphrase Jay-Z, even though the D.A. tried to box BloodRaw in, somehow he beat the charges like Rocky. And the entire state of Florida rejoiced! But, BloodRaw with a smile attributes his victory to "God. He knew my heart. He knew I gave up everything to do my music. I could have easily went back to the streets after He took away everything. But, I've got relationships instead of fans. I had so many people praying for me that I'm sure He was like, 'who is this dude?'"
Now with a new lease on life, BloodRaw does not plan to waste a second. "I've adopted a new nickname, Mr. Florida because the game plan is to get back to business by repping my state." BloodRaw is constantly in the studio making fire tracks like "Indictment Papers," "Problems" produced by Orlando's DJ Nasty, "Getaway" produced by Tallahassee's Justice League (Mary J. Blige), and "My Way" featuring T-Pain. Plus, fans can look forward to a BloodRaw edition of the legendary Bigga Rankins' R.N.R. mixtape and BloodRaw becoming the first Florida artist on DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz mixtape series. Not to mention BloodRaw's debut solo album is set to drop on Young Jeezy's imprint CTE Records.
BloodRaw has learned "when you go to jail or die is when you find out who really loves you. This is something you should learn when you're alive." Thankfully, Mr. Florida will see first hand how much the world loves their music BloodRaw.
Louie
Blood Raw Lyrics
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7 8 7 haha!
They told me to get my swag up!
Blood raw is dat you?
I dun see no other way
Ahh Okay Bro
Na wat I'm talkin bout
The only thing bout me, kid I got swag
The way I count it up and throw it in my louie bag
Its in my louie bag, yea its in my louie bag
Its in my louie bag, yea its in my louie bag
(Blood Raw)
One thing bout raw, raw got swag
Raw hit da mall and I don't pop tags
Raw stay clean, raw stay fresh
You know those must be 87's in them jeans (i guesss)
I Bought em in miami ship em hoes up to blue vault
Musta had 20 chickenheads up in dat you-haul
I move so smooth, cus them jack boys back track
Half a quarter mill in da brown louie nap sack
(Chorus x2)
The only thing bout me, kid I got swag
The way I count it up and throw it in my louie bag
Its in my louie bag, yea its in my louie bag
Its in my louie bag, yea its in my louie bag
(Young Jeezy)
Now dese sant pata, cost me alotta
Pasta spegettii you can send em we ready
Same color as ?????, countin da karate
Make tha doors spin around and round house somebody
Shoes by louie, sippin on louie
Look I can't even lie all my bitches know I'm louie
One thing about young, young swag wit it
Da only nigga in da drought wit a 19 ticket, lets get it
(Chorus x2)
The only thing bout me, kid I got swag
The way I count it up and throw it in my louie bag
Its in my louie bag, yea its in my louie bag
Its in my louie bag, yea its in my louie bag
(Young Jeezy, Blood Raw)
(Jeezy)One thing about young, young got swag
(Raw)One thing about raw, raw got swag
(Jeezy)Da one thing about me, yea I got swag
(Raw)Da one thing about me, yea I got swag
(Jeezy)Now lemme see it
(Raw)Swag swag swag swag
(Jeezy)Now lemme see it
(Raw)swag swag swag swag
(Jeezy)Now lemme see it
(Raw)Swag swag swag swag
(Jeezy)Now lemme see it
(Raw)Swag swag swag swag
HAHA!!!!
The lyrics to Blood Raw's "Louie" primarily revolve around the concept of swag and flaunting one's wealth. The song opens with an exchange between Blood Raw and an unknown person who advises him to "get his swag up." Blood Raw responds by declaring that he has enough swag already and that he keeps it, along with his wealth, in his Louis Vuitton bag. The chorus repeats the hook of the song, emphasizing the importance of having swag and showing off one's wealth.
In the first verse, Blood Raw speaks about his swag, which he defines as being able to afford expensive clothing, such as 87s jeans, without feeling the need to show off by popping tags. He also mentions how he keeps his money in a brown Louis Vuitton nap sack, which he carries around with him to avoid attracting attention from "jack boys." The second verse is delivered by Young Jeezy, who boasts about his own swag and love for Louis Vuitton products. He also mentions how he puts his artistic vision into his cars, with incredible designs on the seats and other noticeable spots.
The song's lyrics are ultimately a celebration of material wealth, specifically as it relates to the possession of high-end fashion items such as Louis Vuitton bags. The song's emphasis on swag as a measure of one's self-worth reinforces certain attitudes in society about the importance of brand-name products and their connection to individual success.
Line by Line Meaning
This it right here homie!
I'm feeling confident and excited about this song and my talents.
7 8 7 haha!
A playful expression of excitement or laughter.
They told me to get my swag up!
I received advice to improve my personal style and confidence.
Blood raw is dat you?
Someone is recognizing Blood Raw as the artist of the song.
I dun see no other way
I don't know any other way to live my life.
Ahh Okay Bro
An acknowledgement of agreement or understanding.
Na wat I'm talkin bout
Do you understand what I'm saying?
The only thing bout me, kid I got swag
I have a unique style and confident attitude.
The way I count it up and throw it in my louie bag
I have a lot of money, and I like to store it in Louis Vuitton bags.
Its in my louie bag, yea its in my louie bag
I'm emphasizing that I have a lot of money in my Louis Vuitton bag.
One thing bout raw, raw got swag
I, Blood Raw, have a confident and unique style.
Raw hit da mall and I don't pop tags
I don't need to show off my money by leaving price tags on my items.
Raw stay clean, raw stay fresh
I take pride in my appearance and hygiene.
You know those must be 87's in them jeans (i guesss)
I'm wearing high-quality jeans that fit me well.
I Bought em in miami ship em hoes up to blue vault
I bought my jeans in Miami and had them delivered to a safe location.
Musta had 20 chickenheads up in dat you-haul
I had many women with me as I transported my valuable items.
I move so smooth, cus them jack boys back track
I move stealthily to avoid attention from potential robbers.
Half a quarter mill in da brown louie nap sack
I have a large sum of money in my brown Louis Vuitton bag.
Now dese sant pata, cost me alotta
I have expensive Saint Patricks shoes.
Pasta spegettii you can send em we ready
I'm affluent enough to have pasta and spaghetti sent to me.
Same color as ?????, countin da karate
I have expensive shoes that match something, and I'm counting money quickly.
Make tha doors spin around and round house somebody
My car is expensive and impressive enough to show off and intimidate others.
Shoes by louie, sippin on louie
I'm wealthy enough to have Louis Vuitton shoes and drink Louis XIII cognac.
Look I can't even lie all my bitches know I'm louie
I have many women who know that I have a lot of Louis Vuitton items.
One thing about young, young swag wit it
I, Young Jeezy, have unique style and confidence.
Da only nigga in da drought wit a 19 ticket, lets get it
I'm proud to have avoided arrest and have a lot of money despite a difficult time.
(Jeezy)One thing about young, young got swag
(Raw)One thing about raw, raw got swag
Both artists have unique style and confidence.
(Jeezy)Da one thing about me, yea I got swag
(Raw)Da one thing about me, yea I got swag
Both artists are emphasizing their unique style and confidence.
(Jeezy)Now lemme see it
(Raw)Swag swag swag swag
Both artists are encouraging listeners to appreciate and acknowledge their swag.
HAHA!!!!
An expression of excitement, amusement, or laughter.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY JENKINS, WRITERS UNKNOWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CDLMoney
This came out back in 2008 when I was in high school 🏫 my school years was 2005 to 2009 The music was on 🔥🔥 back than
Lil Wayne
Gucci Mane
Young Jeezy
T.I
Had the streets on lock 🔒 in that era
#10/22/22
@CB-pd8xv
This just randomly came to my head from out of nowhere. Man these was fun times.
@Babyarm1988
Can't believe this track is 13 years old already, still bangs like it did from day one.
@MIGGYME1
Think its more than 13 years bruh
@TerrellRobertson-dt2ig
W MELVINA ST
@VonJuve
10 years and aint een hit a million? Don't sound right. This was that funk!
@techwood16
Jeezy had this era on lock
@T-HobbiesG45
05-08
@jasonsmith530
Beck when halo games was great
@canerontucker304
Could u imagine the type of hits we woulda had if him n Gucci wasn’t beefin
@TerrellRobertson-dt2ig
80s