1. Bow Wow is a Ja… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Bow Wow.
1. Bow Wow is a Japanese heavy metal band from Tokyo, formed in 1975. The band released their self-titled debut in 1976. The band briefly changed their name to Vow Wow from 1984-1990, and changed back to Bow Wow by their 1995 album Bow Wow #1.
2. Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper, actor and television host. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his first album, Beware of Dog, in 2000 at age 13, which was followed by Doggy Bag in 2001. In 2003, Bow Wow released his third album Unleashed, which was the first album released after dropping the "Lil'" from his stage name.
Bow Wow made his first movie appearance in All About the Benjamins, in 2002 as a cameo. In the same year, Bow Wow made his debut as the lead role in Like Mike. He later began to undertake lead roles in movies, such as Johnson Family Vacation in 2004 and Roll Bounce in 2005. He also played a supporting role in the film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift in 2006. Bow Wow also appeared in five episodes of the television series Entourage, and starred as Brody Nelson in CSI: Cyber until the show's cancelation in 2016.
In his career, Bow Wow has had three top ten hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. He has sold over 10 million copies and 14 million digital assets worldwide.
Rock Da Mic
Bow Wow Lyrics
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(JD)[Verse 1]
Since day one when he came up,
I taught him everything and how to tear the game up,(Meeee)
We back at it now, doing all the same stuff.(uh huh)
Being us,
(Bow Wow)
When I left I heard all the words and the lil birds in the background,
Saying how he gon act now? (uh huh)
Be stubborn lil homie couldnt back down, but im back now,
and we back around,
(JD)
Killin all the daughters and they mama long with em (yeaah)
Lil Homie so crazy and he stay tryna split em,(yeaah)
Stay with his shirt off, gang of tattoos
All the homies like nigga he act just like you,
(Bow Wow)
Jay and its true, I do and I aint even gonna front,
Tryna hit it out the park while these other niggas bluff,
roll up like a blunt, straight stuntin on these niggas
like you and jay did when I was just a kid.
(Chorus)(x2)
They say we talk just alike,
Walk just alike,
Same damn swagger,
When we Roc up on the Mic,
All the girls like
He can get it
All my niggas hands up
Lemme know that you wit it,
(Bow Wow) [Verse 2]
Come on now that Obama no drama all about the doe,(okay)
In with the new, (and) out with the old,
Stay making it, keepin the people wantin mo',
And for L-I-F-E, W-E So-So,
(JD)
So cold like a winter night in Chi-Town,(yea)
You Know,(yea) you aint hot homie pipe down,
See the label done got a nigga hype
Stop running around, lying bout your motherfuckin life clown,
(Bow Wow)
The real dont do that,
I be lookin at em like EWWW who do that?
Kids dont feel that,
But you wouldnt know,
Cuz you getting too old and slow,
Said he poppin when u barely goin gold nigga,(whoaa)
(JD)
Same Lambo, Same Bent Different color,
More Like my lil son and just my lil brother,
See I had to let him go,
Just so he can really know,
You never know what you got,
Until its gone,
Welcome Home,
(Chorus) (x2)
They say we talk just alike,
Walk just alike,
Same damn swagger,
When we Roc up on the Mic,
All the girls like
He can get it
All my niggas hands up
Lemme know that you wit it,
(JD)[Verse 3]
Bow holla at em
(Bow Wow)
Okay, Same Lambo, Same Bent different color,
More than like a dad and just a big brother,
We aint always gonna agree,
Eye to Eye,
But for him Im straight Do or Die, I...
(JD)
Couldnt of said it better cuz I feel the same,
Its just somethings that aint never suppose to change,
Like when Nicky Barnes switched the name of the blue magic,
For no reason and fucked up a good package,
(Bow Wow)
You dont get a ring, unless you got a team,
My niggas round you that'll hold you down,
Run with you around thru the thick and the thin,
When the work aint comin in,
You know the ups and the downs,
That we all go thru Jay,
(JD)
You See the moral of the story is,
We let the biz come thru and seperate this,
Dis been one of the realest and the greatest,
Relationships between 2 friends,
Im talkin true friends,
(Chorus)(x2)
They say we talk just alike,
Walk just alike,
Same damn swagger,
When we Roc up on the Mic,
All the girls like
He can get it
All my niggas hands up
Lemme know that you wit it,
(Bow Wow talks..)
I remember when I was just a lil boy u know what im saying when I first started coming to the atlanta you know. Jd use to have all the hottest whips and shit. I use to be like you know when I sell my first million. Im'a buy all these shits man all the girls you talking to man Im'a smash all them girls when I get older you know what Im saying. Jd I know you remember that and I did it!..(laughs) So so def for life you know what it is...
Yeaaaaaa...
The lyrics to Bow Wow Ft Jermaine Dupri's song Rock Da Mic tell the story of a strong friendship and a mentor-mentee relationship that has stood the test of time. The song is a tribute to Jermaine Dupri’s influence on Bow Wow’s rap career, as he is also known as JD in the lyrics. From the beginning, JD taught Bow Wow how to ‘tear the game up’ while they went through obstacles, and now they are back to doing the same things again. The chorus of the song emphasizes how much the two of them are alike in their talk, walk, and swagger, and how they both rock the mic. All the girls like them, and their clique of niggas are always ready to show support.
The second verse highlights how Bow Wow and JD have grown throughout their careers. They have learned to keep making music that people want to hear. It also emphasizes the importance of having a team that will stick with you through ups and downs. The song also speaks about the loyalty that is required in a friendship. JD and Bow Wow may not always agree, but for Bow Wow, JD is Do or Die.
Line by Line Meaning
Since day one when he came up,
Jermaine Dupri taught Bow Wow everything and how to succeed in the rap game.
I taught him everything and how to tear the game up,
Jermaine Dupri mentored Bow Wow on how to be successful in the music industry.
What we went thru was a shame but,
Jermaine Dupri and Bow Wow experienced hardship in their friendship but have reconciled.
We back at it now, doing all the same stuff.
Jermaine Dupri and Bow Wow are back to making music together and having fun.
When I left I heard all the words and the lil birds in the background,
When Bow Wow left, rumors about him circulated in the music industry.
Saying how he gon act now? (uh huh)
People wondered how Bow Wow would behave after leaving the duo.
Be stubborn lil homie couldnt back down, but im back now,
Despite experience setbacks, Bow Wow refused to back down from the music industry until he returned.
and we back around,
Bow Wow is back to being friends and musical partners with Jermaine Dupri.
Killin all the daughters and they mama long with em (yeaah)
Bow Wow is popular among women and their mothers.
Lil Homie so crazy and he stay tryna split em,(yeaah)
Bow Wow is silly and flirts with multiple women.
Stay with his shirt off, gang of tattoos
Bow Wow has tattoos and often takes his shirt off.
All the homies like nigga he act just like you,
Bow Wow's behavior is similar to that of Jermaine Dupri.
Jay and its true, I do and I aint even gonna front,
Bow Wow admits that he emulates Jay-Z in his music career.
Tryna hit it out the park while these other niggas bluff,
Bow Wow strives for success while others pretend to be successful.
roll up like a blunt, straight stuntin on these niggas
Bow Wow comes in strong and impresses others in the industry.
like you and jay did when I was just a kid.
Bow Wow is nostalgic about when he first started working with Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z.
Come on now that Obama no drama all about the doe,(okay)
Bow Wow compares himself and his friends' drama-free lives to Barack Obama's presidency.
In with the new, (and) out with the old,
Bow Wow and his friends focus on the future and don't dwell on the past.
Stay making it, keepin the people wantin mo',
Bow Wow and his friends remain popular and continue to produce music that their fans enjoy.
And for L-I-F-E, W-E So-So,
Bow Wow and his friends are loyal to each other and to Jermaine Dupri's record label, So So Def.
So cold like a winter night in Chi-Town,(yea)
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri are so cool in the music industry.
You Know,(yea) you aint hot homie pipe down,
Bow Wow and Jermaine don't think highly of other rappers.
See the label done got a nigga hype
Bow Wow gets excited about their record label's success.
Stop running around, lying bout your motherfuckin life clown,
Bow Wow calls out other rappers for lying about their experiences.
The real dont do that,
Bow Wow believes real rappers are truthful in their music.
I be lookin at em like EWWW who do that?
Bow Wow is disgusted by rappers who fabricate their experiences.
Kids dont feel that,
Bow Wow believes that young listeners can tell when a rapper is lying.
But you wouldnt know,
Bow Wow thinks that people who lie in their music wouldn't understand why honesty is important.
Cuz you getting too old and slow,
Bow Wow criticizes rappers for being old and unoriginal.
Said he poppin when u barely goin gold nigga,(whoaa)
Bow Wow doesn't believe that rappers who only achieve moderate success can call themselves popular.
Same Lambo, Same Bent Different color,
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri have similar tastes in luxury cars.
More Like my lil son and just my lil brother,
Jermaine Dupri feels paternal and fraternal towards Bow Wow.
See I had to let him go,
Jermaine Dupri had to let Bow Wow pursue his own music career.
Just so he can really know,
Jermaine Dupri wanted Bow Wow to grow and mature on his own.
You never know what you got,
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri realize the value of their friendship now.
Until its gone,
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri previously took their friendship for granted.
Welcome Home,
Jermaine Dupri is happy to have Bow Wow back.
You See the moral of the story is,
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri want their listeners to learn from their experiences.
We let the biz come thru and separate this,
The music industry caused a rift in Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri's friendship.
Dis been one of the realest and the greatest,Relationships between 2 friends,
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri's friendship is valuable and unique in the music industry.
Im talkin true friends,
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri are genuine and loyal friends.
I remember when I was just a lil boy u know what im saying when I first started coming to the atlanta you know.
Bow Wow reminisces about his early days in the rap industry.
Jd use to have all the hottest whips and shit.
Jermaine Dupri had the best cars back then.
I use to be like you know when I sell my first million.
Bow Wow dreamed of selling a million records like Jermaine Dupri.
Im'a buy all these shits man all the girls you talking to man Im'a smash all them girls when I get older you know what Im saying.
Bow Wow wanted to be like Jermaine Dupri and have access to beautiful women.
Jd I know you remember that and I did it!..(laughs)
Bow Wow fulfilled his goal and enjoyed the things that Jermaine Dupri had.
So so def for life you know what it is...
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri remain loyal to Jermaine's record label, So So Def.
Contributed by Kaelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nbtdc
The fact that Bow was just 22 when this came out and he was already makin music for 10+ years is wild
@bobparker7492
3:43 Germane Jersey PAIN UR CENTER IS SORROUNDED BITCHHH 😂
@brandonbryant6076
He was a legend already
@Billiejo-ho7kv
Kayla
@MatthewiAM
This record was slepted on a lot.....
@keshoneelam8142
Matthew.iAM it's very unrated
@teronemccambry3153
Matthew.iAM on my Mama it was bro
@keshoneelam8142
Terone McCambry bro I never herd this on da radio back in 09 this shit was dope see the music business don't give recognition 2 alot of good music im just saying
@johncarroll3705
Matthew.iAM
@aDimeee
Facts