Howard Bailey, Jr. (born March 9, 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri), better know… Read Full Bio ↴Howard Bailey, Jr. (born March 9, 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri), better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American rapper, actor and entrepreneur. Following in the footsteps of his heroes Ice Cube and Run-DMC, he began writing lyrics at age nine and was recording at ten. He originally considered the stage name H.Thugzy before settling on Chingy, a slang term for money. With the release of the track "Right Thurr" Chingy became an overnight sensation, with the track peaking at number four on the Billboard 100. His highly anticipated debut album Jackpot was released in 2003, and it was received well by critics and fans alike. Within a year of its release, Jackpot was certified RIAA 3x Platinum. Chingy released his second album, Powerballin', on November 16, 2004, and his third album Hoodstar was released on September 19, 2006. Hate It or Love It is the fourth studio album by Chingy, released in 2007. His newest album, Success And Failure, will be released sometime in 2009.

His hits date back to 2003 and include: "Right Thurr," "Holidae In," "One Call Away" featuring J-Weav, "Balla Baby" and more recently, "Pullin' Me Back" featuring Tyrese and "Dem Jeans featuring Jermaine Dupri." He has also taken part in the "Get Low (Remix)" music video. Chingy goes by the logo "G.I.B.", which stands for Git It Boyz. He was on the road from August 06-January 07 and is now in his hometown St. Louis helping his younger cousin Young Spiffy create his debut album Troublemaka. Spiffy will be the first off his label Slot-A-Lot.

Career

St. Louis based Fo-Reel Entertainment home of artists such as Nelly claim to have discovered the talented Chingy, and he was often seen during his early days with their entourage. However as time passed Chingy began to distance himself, during which time a feud emerged between Nelly and Chingy. Shortly after, he emerged once again as a member of Ludacris' southern hip hop record label DTP. His relationship with DTP was hugely successful and lead to a successful debut consisting of the lead single "Right Thurr", "Holidae In", and "One Call Away". But later in 2005, Chingy had a monetary dispute with DTP, causing him to leave the label. He released Powerballin' the same year, yielding the singles "Balla Baby" and "Don't Worry". His debut single only made success into the Billboard top 20. In 2006, he squashed his beef with Nelly and appeared in Ali & Gipp's new video "Go Head". He stated in Rap City that he has no beef with Ludacris. He released his third album Hoodstar, releasing "Pullin' Me Back", "Dem Jeans", and "Nike Aurr's and Crispy Tee's". He is currently dating a girl called Georgia Lowell who was a former prostitute and stripper in the United Kingdom, however he recently announced it to be rumours. Around March 2007, Chingy started appearing in advertisements for Party with a Star.com, with whom he has signed a contract to have a one hour meet and greet with the contest winner, along with other former celebrities and reality stars Ant (comedian), Cindy Margolis, Traci Bingham, Steve-O, and Vanilla Ice. Chingy has appeared on Goerge Lopez and The Jay Leno Show.

Albums

* 2003: Jackpot
* 2004: Powerballin
* 2006: Hoodstar
* 2007: Hate it or Love It
* 2009: Everything or Nothing

Solo singles

* 2003: "Right Thurr"
* 2003: "Holidae In" (featuring Ludacris & Snoop Dogg)
* 2004: "One Call Away" (featuring J-Weav)
* 2004: "Balla Baby"
* 2005: "Don't Worry" (featuring Janet Jackson)
* 2006: "Pullin' Me Back" (featuring Tyrese)
* 2006: "Dem Jeans" (featuring Jermaine Dupri)
* 2007: "Nike Aurr's and Crispy Tee's

Featured singles

* 2003: "Shorty" (Busta Rhymes featuring Chingy, Fat Joe, & Nick Cannon)
* 2004: "I Like That" (Houston featuring Chingy, Nate Dogg, & I-20)
* 2004: "Fightin' in the Club" (I-20 featuring Lil Fate, Tity Boi, & Chingy)

Videography

From Jackpot:

* 2003: "Right Thurr"
* 2003: "Right Thurr" (Remix) (featuring Jermaine Dupri and Trina)
* 2003: "Holidae In" (featuring Snoop Dogg and Ludacris)
* 2004: "One Call Away" (featuring J-Weav)/"Chingy Jackpot"

From Powerballin:

* 2004: "Balla Baby"
* 2004: "Balla Baby" (Remix) (featuring Lil' Flip and Boozie)

From Hoodstar:

* 2006: "Pullin' Me Back" (featuring Tyrese)
* 2006: "Dem Jeans" (featuring Jermaine Dupri)
* 2007: "Nike Aurr's & Crispy Tee's"

One Call Away
Chingy Lyrics

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Oh, yeah, yeah, uh
DTP, yeah, how we do
Call you, and you can call me
Whatever you want to do, baby
Ha, come on
Uh

Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)

I'm only one call away (if you was my baby)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my baby)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady)

It was weird how we met, huh?
She was with her mom in Bank of America
With my son cashin' a check, so I asked out of respect, uh
Would she like to explore the world of I, we can fly in my jet
Her reply was, "Yes" (can I ask you somethin'?)
I seen it in her eye, mama lookin' like all I wanted was sex
Then moved to the next (that ain't true)
But it was somethin' about this girl's style that make me feel no regrets (no regrets)
We started off casual, walks through the park (park)
Candle light dinners by dark (dark), I'm thinkin' smart (smart)
Afraid she might think I'm in a rush to touch, crush and be up
But, baby, I ain't on that stuff (I ain't on that stuff)
Dropped her off and told her call me up
We could talk (talk)
Conversate about political subjects, whatever thoughts
So I zoomed off thinkin' 'bout her
My phone rang, it was her in the shower (what did she say?)
She said I couldn't do without you
Then I said

Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
(If you wanna come roll with me, baby)
I'm only one call away (if you was my baby)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady) (all you have to do is call)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my baby)
(Let me take you out, yeah, yeah)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady)

Yo, yo
The next day I'm with the fellas at the cage playin' ball (playin' ball)
Here she come with her friends, they posted up on the wall (up on the wall)
Now I'm showin' off, tryna dunk, tryna dribble
Break fast through the middle just to see her smile and giggle (smile and giggle)
Game over, I approached her with a kiss on the cheek
The homeboys lookin' at me sayin', "Lil' Howard, you weak"
But you know how that go, what I got they want
What I got I flaunt, never mess with it, please don't
Told her, "I'm goin home", she asked can she go too
I'm like, "Yeah boo, I can't see me without you"
Got there, I took a shower jumped out, she in the bed
With a see-through thong set, I looked at her said

Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me) (oh, baby)
I'm only one call away (if you was my baby)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me) (if you wanna roll)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my baby) (baby, baby)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me, you need to recognize)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady)

Girl, recognize game before game recognize you
You dealin' with a playa, true, now what you wanna do?
We can kick it and go puff on a blunt
Oh, you don't smoke? Grab a pint of Henn' then we can get drunk
It's up to you, I'm the man but, baby, just let me know
'Cause if you got a attitude, I could treat you just like a ho
If ya rollin' with me, baby, hop in it's enough room
We can gaze at the stars and shine like the moon (this is what I said to you, baby)
Give me a chance to show ya and a chance to know ya
Just be true and there's nothin' I won't do for ya
Some women like to play it foul
But them the kind I put in the place of a child
Don't worry be happy and smile (oh-oh)

Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me) (I wanna take you out)
I'm only one call away (if you was my baby) (I wanna do everything with you, baby)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me) (if you wanna roll with me, yeah)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my baby) (so tell me what you wanna do?)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me) (girl, I'm only fuckin' with you)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady) (and you know it baby, yeah)

Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my baby) (what you wanna do, baby?)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady)
(We can hang in the club, we can do anything you want)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
I'm only one call away (if you was my baby)
(We can do anything you want)
Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me) (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)
I'm only one call away (if you was my lady)

DTP, ha
How we do
Ha, give me a call

If you wanna ball
You know what it is

Overall Meaning

In the song "One Call Away" by Chingy, the artist emphasizes the fact that he is always available for his love interest. He offers her his undivided attention and promises to be there for her whenever she needs him. The chorus is extremely catchy, with Chingy asking his lover to give him a call if she wants to come "roll with him," promising that he is only "one call away." Throughout the verses, he recounts how he met his love interest while cashing a check, how he took things slow but eventually fell for her, and how he is willing to do whatever it takes to make her happy.

The song sounds quite flirtatious and romantic, as Chingy creates an atmosphere where his love interest feels loved, protected, and desirable. The lyrics are straightforward, and the melody is simple and easy to remember, which makes the song an instant hit. It captures the essence of a summer romance with its fun and laidback vibe.

Overall, "One Call Away" is a light-hearted love song in which Chingy demonstrates his affection for his love interest, promising to be there for her whenever she needs him. It paints a picture of a charming and romantic man who is willing to do anything to win over the heart of his lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, yeah, yeah, uh
Introducing the song with a common phrase

DTP, yeah, how we do
Acknowledgement to the record label, celebrating their style

Call you, and you can call me
Describing the communication between him and his love interest

Whatever you want to do, baby
Offering his love interest complete control over their relationship

Ha, come on
Encouraging the audience to join in the fun

Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me (you could roll with me)
Inviting his love interest to join him in any activity

I'm only one call away (if you was my baby)
Stating his availability to his love interest

I'm only one call away (if you was my lady)
Expressing his willingness to commit to his love interest

It was weird how we met, huh?
Reflecting on the unusual circumstances of their meeting

She was with her mom in Bank of America
Setting the scene for their first encounter

With my son cashin' a check, so I asked out of respect, uh
Explaining the reason for his initial encounter with her

Would she like to explore the world of I, we can fly in my jet
Proposing an extravagant first date

Her reply was, "Yes" (can I ask you somethin'?)
Confirming her interest and willingness to engage with him

I seen it in her eye, mama lookin' like all I wanted was sex
Noting the unspoken assumptions that exist in society

Then moved to the next (that ain't true)
Clarifying that he is not just interested in her body

But it was somethin' about this girl's style that make me feel no regrets (no regrets)
Describing his attraction to her beyond just physical appearance

We started off casual, walks through the park (park)
Detailing their first few dates and the activities they shared

Candle light dinners by dark (dark), I'm thinkin' smart (smart)
Showing his romantic side and attention to detail

Afraid she might think I'm in a rush to touch, crush and be up
Acknowledging the societal expectation for men to be sexually aggressive

But, baby, I ain't on that stuff (I ain't on that stuff)
Asserting that he is not driven by lust, but genuine interest in her

Dropped her off and told her call me up
Ending the date and leaving the communication lines open for the future

We could talk (talk)
Highlighting the importance of communication in their relationship

Conversate about political subjects, whatever thoughts
Offering diverse topics to discuss, emphasizing their intellectual compatibility

So I zoomed off thinkin' 'bout her
Reflecting on the date and his feelings for her

My phone rang, it was her in the shower (what did she say?)
Continuing the story with a phone conversation

She said I couldn't do without you
Expressing her feelings of attachment and dependence on him

Then I said
Transitioning to the chorus

Yo, yo
Introducing a new verse

The next day I'm with the fellas at the cage playin' ball (playin' ball)
Moving ahead in time and setting the scene for another encounter

Here she come with her friends, they posted up on the wall (up on the wall)
Noticing her arrival and location

Now I'm showin' off, tryna dunk, tryna dribble
Trying to impress her with his basketball skills

Break fast through the middle just to see her smile and giggle (smile and giggle)
Enjoying the positive attention she gives him

Game over, I approached her with a kiss on the cheek
Ending the basketball game to focus on her, showing his romantic interest

The homeboys lookin' at me sayin', "Lil' Howard, you weak"
Teasing him for being a hopeless romantic

But you know how that go, what I got they want
Recognizing that his friends want what he has with his love interest

What I got I flaunt, never mess with it, please don't
Protecting his relationship from outside interference

Told her, "I'm goin home", she asked can she go too
Inviting her to join him for the night

I'm like, "Yeah boo, I can't see me without you"
Reaffirming his feelings for her and desire to spend more time together

Got there, I took a shower jumped out, she in the bed
Arriving home and discovering her waiting for him

With a see-through thong set, I looked at her said
Describing her seductive appearance and his response

Girl, recognize game before game recognize you
Warning her to be aware of people who might take advantage of her

You dealin' with a playa, true, now what you wanna do?
Admitting to his past behaviors and offering her a choice

We can kick it and go puff on a blunt
Proposing a casual activity they can enjoy together

Oh, you don't smoke? Grab a pint of Henn' then we can get drunk
Offering an alternative activity and willing to make it work for both of them

It's up to you, I'm the man but, baby, just let me know
Respecting her decision-making power and willing to compromise

'Cause if you got a attitude, I could treat you just like a ho
Warning her of the potential consequences of negative behavior

If ya rollin' with me, baby, hop in it's enough room
Encouraging her to join him, emphasizing that there is space for her

We can gaze at the stars and shine like the moon (this is what I said to you, baby)
Inviting her to enjoy a romantic night under the stars together

Give me a chance to show ya and a chance to know ya
Asking for the opportunity to demonstrate his love and learn more about her

Just be true and there's nothin' I won't do for ya
Offering his love and support above all else

Some women like to play it foul
Addressing potential trust issues in relationships

But them the kind I put in the place of a child
Expressing his unwillingness to tolerate manipulative behavior

Don't worry be happy and smile (oh-oh)
Encouraging her to relax and enjoy their time together

Girl, I'm only fuckin' with you
Affirming his commitment to her, even in a casual tone

And you know it baby, yeah
Restating his feelings for her

What you wanna do, baby?
Asking her what her preferences are

(We can hang in the club, we can do anything you want)
Repeating the offer of flexibility and willingness to accommodate her

DTP, ha
Closing with a nod to the record label

How we do
Reaffirming the record label's style and branding

Ha, give me a call
Ending the song as it began, emphasizing the importance of communication

If you wanna ball
Encouraging her to join him in any activity

You know what it is
Closing the song with a phrase of understated coolness

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alonzo E. Jr. Lee, Howard Earl Bailey, Sedrick Martin, Shamar D. Daugherty

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Comments from YouTube:

@nyiaxiong8821

2y↑5.4K

If your listening to this in 2024 your a legend 👏

@thelaundryman9287

2y↑19

🔥🙏🏽💯

@jeremygriffith4489

2y↑22

charlie puth stole his one call away line

@oneweirdassalien9844

2y↑30

I’m saying, they don’t know nun bout this!!😭🔥

@robn3383

2y↑11

Fax

@aswangdeath

2y↑5

👍😎

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@kekesworld2971

16w↑288

Yall better give Jason weaver his props like he didn't just KILL the hook. His voice draws you into the song!!

@krisblalock83

13w↑11

1000 percent

@imsohood166

13w↑13

The sad thing is I never realized that it was Jason Weaver. But he been the GOAT. One of the most underrated talented players in the game.

@slasherstan9461

11w↑5

I had no clue he sung this lol 😂😂

@slasherstan9461

11w↑2

@@imsohood166same lol

@EbbandFro

4w↑2

I’m over here like “is that Marcus from Smart guy?!”

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@gabinelouga1066

14w↑77

I’m 32 now and listening 👂🏽 to this bomb make me some goosebumps. Miss that era. Now everything is going down since covid 19. Salute from Cameroon 🇨🇲 in central Africa #Francis#Ngannou

@neanam

9w↑3

Tell my guy Malema in South Africa I said wassup

@dylanlowell4704

Sir since Covid, thing Chingy has about 20 years on that

@igofish_1971

26w↑38

Keisha Knight-Pulliam as his love interest was perfect. She is so beautiful 😍

@KraXoom

6w↑4

This video rejuvenated her career. People were like “damn Rudy 😳” and she started getting booked left and right.

@RaspberryGerman

3y↑2.8K

i will NEVER get tired of this song! this defines the 2000s😩 sooo nostalgic

@leeqa5770

3y↑27

2021 l'm here too

@OfficialFunnyCream

3y↑9

@@leeqa5770 hahaha same!!!

@danweaselful

3y↑8

💯

@danweaselful

3y↑21

How bout that Nelly-dilema

@lacroixthurman181

3y↑7

Am here 2021💯💯💯💯

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@MrAmor-wh1rm

3y↑786

This era was not just LIFE...it was EVERYTHING!!!!

@lynnellis1744

1y↑24

I hate that I ain’t appreciate it much😢

@kenyattatucker1279

40w↑7

2023 I'm still listening this

@priscillasaravia

39w↑1

@@lynnellis1744I knowww!

@GodFirstTalkk

39w↑1

😢

@chellierenae

23w↑3

Facts... what a time is was.. everything was right with then

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@wiranoor99

16w↑14

Who still listen on 2025...

@El_Suave_

Yessir

@SheAmyShe

Our future selves for sure. 🤪

@woodsfamily

46w↑61

You better sang, Jasonnnnnnn! I love this song. So nostalgic! 2003! I was in my sophomore year of college when this came out. Every time I hear this, it takes me right back to age 20. Early 2000s...what a time to be alive. 🎉❤

@IStevenSeagal

28w

2003 is mid 2000's but I get your point.

@devantejackson5085

25w↑3

20 years later still Dope 🔥🔥

@rushellegavin8350

But Chingy doing his thank too yo! Especially some of his other raps

@charissemims9937

3y↑1.3K

Jason Weaver was so slept on!!! Underrated talent!!! He straight murdered the chorus so effortlessly.

@setapartmindset8859

3y↑67

I agree, his voice is beautiful.

@chiraqcheef5485

3y↑13

you beatiful

@mikefisher4834

3y↑23

It’s insane to me that it was the older brother from the show Smart Guy I had to look him up because I didn’t recognize him by his real name He did have his own R&B group on the show but I never knew he didn’t in music in real life💯

@mikefisher4834

3y↑13

He’s saying (Give me a call if you wanna come roll with me) but tell me it doesn’t sound like he’s saying (Thank God if you wanna come roll with me) I always thought that’s how it went💯🤔

@mtmta2009

3y↑33

Not only can Jason sing, he can sang! Damn bro! His management didn’t represent him right! Or maybe the deals just weren’t there?

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@gennadicole7102

2y↑495

Jason weaver on the chorus was just the right touch, he effortlessly killed it, and not only can he sing but he is super humble and kind with a heart of gold ♥️😫

@alanagroves2364

2y↑9

That's cuz he's from the Chi😘

@gennadicole7102

2y↑32

@@alanagroves2364 no that’s not the reason when you got a bunch of ignorant drill rappers pushing black genocide amongst each other. He just obviously was raised with dignity and respect, and is a breath of fresh air.

@gudlukkay

39w

@@gennadicole7102aww shut up.

@RichardMacedino-fp1xi

33w↑2

Great compliments.

@UnfilteredAmerica

30w

@@gennadicole7102no doubt lol

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@jaSi9

49w↑200

Always been a hit! Always loved this song. 2023!! Songs like this stay in heavy rotation! Thank you Chingy. Thank you Jason Weaver. Jason needs some Grammys! Legendary.

@devantejackson5085

25w↑5

20 years later still Dope 🔥🔥

@BagDadJay

48w↑40

It’s 2023 and J Weav doesn’t get enough credit for his vocals on this hook!!

@cupcake98ful

3y↑1.2K

The fact that Jason recorded his hook while filming Drumline is just... wow... give this man his flowers 🌸

@tanadagarmon888

3y↑25

Exactly 💗

@justinlong5589

3y↑101

Man Jason Weaver is such a beast he has done so much music and acting he deserves so much more credit reminds me of a Jamie Foxx typa dude Underrated beast!!

@ChrisBasdeo

3y↑87

He recorded this on his lunch break while filming Ladykillers not Drumline, still dope though

@buddhafortune6166

3y↑5

Right exactly 💯

@thebee9907

3y↑45

@@ChrisBasdeo I will forever remember him as Marcus on Smart Guy. However the dude really deserves alot more credit in the music industry.

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@walkingwithgod4205

4y↑2.1K

It’s crazy how music can mentally bring you back to a certain point in time 😩

@nyceexo53

3y↑99

Seriously, sometimes I just put this music on and close my eyes and I swear I’m back there again...I can remember it all so vividly like it was yesterday 😭 felt like there wasn’t a care in the world, definitely nothing close to what we’re dealing with daily now

@joereid4179

3y↑4

Hell yeah.

@MrAmor-wh1rm

3y↑3

Truth

@JCULLI

3y↑4

Forreal.

@to9504

3y↑14

I know 😎😎thank you Jesus for the nostalgia

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@stormy4358

1y↑109

A timeless classic. I will never stop listening to this gem as long as I live

@queenwilliams4731

47w↑37

2023 I’m still here!! I was a teenager singing this as it played on 106& park!! I LOVED Chingy! 😂 this song was always my fav! 🔥 Jason Weaver never disappoints either!!

@orlanzo2621

6y↑2.6K

Maaaan, takes me back to the early 2000's. I was a 16 year old baby-faced kid without a care in the world except playing basketball, video games, and trying to get girls numbers,lol. Now im 31, married, and have a kid of my own....crazy how time flies, sort of scary honestly.

@kingtyeproductions

5y↑79

Thats why we must always stay true to who we really are and time we m9ve at your paste

@consolidate84

5y↑70

I feel you, I just turned 34... 😬

@wartown8711

5y↑41

Already giong on 36

@NawForeal

5y↑55

the legend same here bro but I'm 28 married with 2 sons. dad life is great tho I miss these days

@361Ratch

5y↑64

I know I was just thinking the same. 10 years ago i was 15 years old no worries in the world. Now im 25 it's scary how time passes you if your ready or not.

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@sexytee6144

3y↑862

Jason Weaver was perfect for this song.. Love his voice..

@sandraruiz3834

3y↑24

I know right! He's perfect! I wonder how this combo came about because he's not a regular singer mostly actor

@lungelobaba9942

3y↑5

Vlad ?😂😂😂

@sandraruiz3834

3y↑6

@RYAN Jessen why are you seeking out a Chingy video then? No one forced you here lmao you came here in your own

@victordominguez1669

3y↑2

@@sandraruiz3834 U know Ryan sings this shit on the low

@ahall98

3y↑5

@@sandraruiz3834I am here being nostalgic after listening to an olderJason Weaver interview on the Strong Black Lead podcast. If you like podcast, you should give it a listen. He gave a lot of back story about his projects including how he ended up on this song. The label didn't want him to do it because he is an actor.

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@weirdalpopovich

35w↑8

people try to play chingy but he had some absolute hits. salute jason weaver on the hook.

@michaelombata3337

23w↑17

Who is still here in 2023? Thumbs up for Chingy.....

@ChristianLechard

23w

@wagnessfletcher

5y↑1K

Jason weaver was underrated....He Should have been a bigger name

@Tmillea

5y↑30

My mom actually thought John Taylor Thomas sang I just can’t wait to be king. Found out 25 years later it was Jason.

@MOBROOKS

5y↑5

I agree

@kiara198923

5y↑5

I agree!

@ledwards273

4y↑1

@@Tmillea lol

@johnharris4899

4y↑8

He was VERY underrated

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@mrbruce47

5y↑747

He stood by the fence and murdered the chorus! Didn't even interfere.

@NorthPhilly-zr7xc

5y↑3

Wym interfered

@bradley9666

5y↑14

😂😂😂😂 facts

@erickaivory7996

4y↑2

💯

@TheeCheleMarie

4y↑2

🤦🏽‍♀️😂🤣😂

@jlawre1

4y↑4

Lol 💯

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@wallbangingkapone

1y↑58

I love this song, always brings me back…so many memories.

@Aron-desieabebe

34w

@christinegogo1880

1y↑19

I remember watching the making of this video on MTV back in the day and Chingy said he had a crush on her since he was kid...his reaction when he saw her that day on set was super cute. Chingy best song ever! So nostalgic❤️ takes me back. If your watching in 2022 you have good taste in music

@alphonsesenjutsu

2y↑543

One of Chingy's BEST songs to date🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@YxnginJesusLovesU

1y↑28

His best song lol

@RonJP-pm7jp

1y↑17

Pulling me back is a good one too.

@medsybugs9637

1y↑6

His best is pulling me back ft tyrese

@Qbdoesit24

1y↑7

@@medsybugs9637I think this song beats it slightly

@steph8592

1y↑6

Because of Jason Weaver

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@Fine-babe1

6y↑234

Keisha Knight Pulliam is drop dead GORGEOUS!!! Simply beautiful!!

@8-22-87

1y↑6

Rudy still gives my chills watching the video wow

@devantejackson5085

25w↑2

Ikr. 20 years later still Dope 🔥🔥

@StephenBrown-xf7dd

1y↑3

You couldn’t tell me shit when this came out! I was in middle school playing this like crazy with my oversized jerseys and baggy jeans.. singing this in the mirror with my Sony Walkman.. man I’ll give anything to bring those days back!

@kudabeen

5y↑463

Brought here from Jason Weaver's Strong Black Legends Interview with Tracy Clayton where he details how Capital Record execs didn't want him on the song, but Ludacris and his partner Poon fought for him and they still try to leave him off the 'feature credit' till this day lol...crazy. They lied to Chingy and said Jason was too busy to tour or didn't want to be in the performances for years...absolutely dirty and crazy...Salute to Jason for always working

@nlee4566

5y↑12

I just came from that interview right now too. Somethan he left out and rarely talks about. He did a feat hook in 2000 with Sole.."It wasn't me" song. He was feat on the album version but not the radio version in which Ginuwine was singing the hook. The song was actually a decent hit record. But Just like in the Chingy situation, he was replaced with a more popular rnb artist. It seems in the Sole situation he never fought for it. I'm curious on why not!

@sweetlikez

5y↑1

YEP!!

@TSmoove74

5y↑6

literally havent even finished the interview, had to come check in i realy love this song so to hear that story is like whoa and they hoed JWeave in the video he coulda got more screen time

@drknightny

5y↑2

same thing here i just watched the interview and didn't even finish it went right to the song.

@jerrelllewis9180

Word! Lol.

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@randomwatcher3049

7y↑821

This song makes me cry bc I miss good the old days FUCK

@djehuti-hermes

7y↑2

Tina the libra i know exactly whatvu mean haha ! remember that song was fire when i moved to germany .. miss these dayyyz

@WillWize

7y↑2

Tina the libra that's for sharing your heart. We all feel the same way! #Greatchild

@WillWize

7y↑4

#GreatChildhood

@mossfly2765

if you feel the same way, then it shouldn't take for tory lanez to bring you here.

@randomwatcher3049

7y↑4

Prince Fly what are you talking about? I came here bc I remember my aunt bumping this in her car when I was little. If you don't get yo irrelevant ass out my comments and enjoy the song smh...

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@OsesoGeorge

47w↑16

A jam loaded with nostalgia,takes me way back to my golden high school days.
Where did Chingy go?

@fiaestebanlara6092

30w

06 moBB

@BritishBorn82

1y↑5

Honestly aged 40 I cry to know that mid 90's to early 2000's was the best fucking time for music like this tune!

Honestly such a nostalgia moment 😔

@stubbkomma3901

3y↑806

You have to love how YouTube is the closest thing to a time machine we have..

@francisandoh8386

3y↑21

real shit.

@missbria7512

3y↑3

💝😊

@audreysaid2235

3y↑8

I think that too when I watch tv and they play reruns after reruns of artists, tv presenters, even journalists when they were young and now they're dead, but you can see them pretty much at any age on tv and it gets kinda creepy at some point...
[Edit] not tryna bring down the mood or anything 😅

@amadoukane_

2y↑1

Stolen! $##!!t

@certifiedUFOpilot

2y↑1

And tik tok I was like ill be damned I haven't heard this shit in years. Let me look it up.

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@mvcw89

7y↑449

Jason weaver is so underrated for everything he has accomplished he is very talented in all that he did ❤️️

@toyamariex3134

7y↑6

Yesss i love him always have 💕

@TariqAmazin

6y↑3

DUDE WENT HAM ON THIS JOINT !

@jewell2352

5y↑2

Right he was in atl

@kidwoohkidwooh

5y↑1

Facts

@trinib8736

I never knew he sung though

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@fernandoguardado3627

28w↑7

Best Era Ever 🔥

@aminah761

26w↑9

Wow I was 23 when this came out 😮😮😮 now 43 😢😢😢😢😢😢

@lissiek6056

14w

Me Too!

@deej5608

5y↑48

Jason Weaver's vocals are AMAZING

@Killahertz360

5y↑129

Jason Weaver is legendary. Super slept on

@H81234

3y↑5

For sure he was phenomenal.

@missbri.babyy94

3y↑13

He did the vocals for young simba in the ORIGINAL Lion King.........so slept on it’s ridiculous 😴😫

@Misssteelcity412

3y↑1

@@missbri.babyy94 yup!

@richardgladstone8975

33w↑5

Jason Weaver most underrated actor.

@TheShadowless

3y↑409

Why is no one talking about that timeless guitar piece in the beat?! It’s so nostalgic ❤️

@sushi-cv4hj

3y↑28

the song wouldnt be the song without it!

@kisaskreativelife9737

3y↑21

Whoever did the guitar chords deserves every award. 👌💯

@polochris9255

3y↑14

That guitar the truth fr

@eazy-cheez-e8033

2y↑5

It’s a sample from the show King of Queens

@TheEmpireDabsBack

I think about the intro riff frequently, it inspired an acoustic song I wrote back in the day too.

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@CaressLorthaya

2y↑10

Her pretty chocolate self🥰🥰 Jason Weaver has the voice of an angel 🥺

@CR8V

32w↑9

Music has such a big influence in our lives! This gem will forever be in my heart, stay up fam!!!❤

@hero-one

18w↑4

Brings back memories of my childhood, my love for hip-hop 🎉🎉🎉❤..

@kaceymancillas9354

9y↑473

This was the shit back then.. Oh how I miss them times..

@993shawtie

9y↑16

Kacey Mancillas this was when music was music the best times of my life

@kaceymancillas9354

9y↑3

Brian Craig I'm with you!

@tame467

9y↑1

+Brian Craig yes you right

@iqlogic

9y↑6

+Kacey Mancillas Imagine, one day our children post something like that under video from Rick Ross :)

@tattedpisces2434

8y↑4

yes he's Very talented he played on Thea with Brandy, Smart guy and the young Michael Jackson

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@Bubbadaman

3y↑121

Yall gotta understand Jason Weaver having the earpiece w the mic was legendary at the time cuz it was a big thing to even have a phone with a camera lol

@Bubbadaman

3y↑6

@CaramelSoulSista no one did lmao you know celebs used the get all the technology first

@LumberNick330

1y↑6

If you're here in 2023. You're from the future

@juwanhowardhll8019

I'm from 2007

@SIRLUNCHTIME

1y↑1

I'm here after watching the Vlad interview
I'm from STL, Chingy was that dude real shit
I went off to the Navy summer 2003, buddy was on fire, I was in boot camp reppin STL so hard lol 😆 😂, damn memories are good!!

@jmilewil4

5y↑269

Y'all got to give Jason Weaver his credit he the one that really made the song pop off. And they couldn't even put his name on the title of the song

@BiignoseMiidget

4y↑1

They don't normally do that with chorus singers.

@rawchet

YouTube User dido on Stan Eminem?

@connorsewepegaham1721

4y↑2

RawCkeT she didn’t actually sing the chorus for that song it was a sample from one of her older songs

@joannehines7806

3y↑30

Jason Weaver singing his ass off!!

@JonathanSanchez-re7xe

17w↑4

This was my thing back in the day! DAMN they dont make music like this anymore.

@sajidvayani

45w↑2

If you’re listening to this in 2023 you a real one

@sweetcase9630

5y↑504

JUST SAW #JASONWEAVER ON STRONG BLACK LEADS AND STILL DISAPPOINTED THAT HE IS LEFT OFF THE CREDITS, WITHOUT HIM THE SONG WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN A CLASSIC. PUT SOME REPECK ON #JASONWEAVER NAME. 👑👑👑👑

@spgreen2010

5y↑1

...and this aint no classic. 😂😂😂

@spgreen2010

5y↑3

@John Peaches Maaaaaaaaan, stop it. Chingy was extra wack. J Weav made this song pop.

@therussellfamily337

DAMMM RIGHT

@therussellfamily337

5y↑11

@spgreen2010 must be be one of these young ass kids lmao

@beardedweirdo790

Damn, dude has text impediment?? Wtf is REPECK?!

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@damonphillips1560

4y↑680

Anyone here in 2020? I needed some good nostalgia because this year hasn’t been great.

@johnj769

4y↑10

Such a shit yr flick back old tunes makes it feel that little bit back when lifes seem better

@reggiemonroe5791

4y↑4

Word up bro 💯

@BabyNightfury01

4y↑4

💯 🎉

@robershs1

4y↑3

This slapped so hard in my 92 Nissan Sentra back in the day!!!

@APEboi1

3y↑3

WE GUD NOW THO. ORANGE HAS BEEN EJECTED. CHEEE

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@therealc.t.7085

13w↑2

How did I never realize this was Jason Weaver on the hook as kid? Crazy.

@exibelpianosheets3x361

43w↑4

If u are listening to this in 2023 u are a legend 👊

@QiLow105

3y↑296

I miss that 2003 vibe and lifestyle..We need that back

@NoNo-ng9sl

3y↑30

Remember how old heads talked bout the 70s? 80s? That's us now. The world was bigger. From 2009 and on the world changed. At least we were lucky enough to have grown up before then. Those eras will never be back.

@Sakilani

3y↑11

Those days will not come back sadly

@alperene8528

3y↑4

I was a baby in 2003

@joshjoshson4970

3y↑4

I was 9 years old when this came out. Idk if it's just cuz I was young or what but things just felt so don't different back then. Music will never be this good again. Maybe it's the nostalgia idk.

@chiraqcheef5485

true

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@itsonlyhalftime666X

9y↑257

Damn, this takes me back to when me and my first girlfriend use to have 3-way phone convos with our friends on our house phones, before everybody had their own cellphone lol

@Alexandra_10110

9y↑21

Seriously, those were the days

@emeraldeyez8672

Those were the days.....my lil girl is only 9 and has her a cell phone. I'm like damn, who be calling u. friends and u dad and grandma and grandpa is what she always say.what ever the case is.. This is my thang back then.

@tjlawrence9882

Lol hell yea

@itsonlyhalftime666X

mskiara101 10 Way ? Damn, I never knew we were able to do that lol

@Alexandra_10110

9y↑1

Hahaha mskiara101 babe, I know exactly what ur saying... that was the funnest thing ever... idk 'bout ya'll but, I had to hide lol ...because we would have late conversations and my parents slept next door.

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@unekka33

4w↑1

15 years later... Who are with me ?

@heavykoe

1y↑2

If you still on this one in 2023 you a real one.

@kingofcharlottenc

2y↑171

Gotta feel bad for those that weren't around in the 2000s. Such a memorable decade. 💯

@abrahampalmer8761

1y↑9

Tbh I feel bad for them as well to they wasn't even born around when the 2000s was lit and fun before technology completely took over in the 2010s to now.

@bigceazer21

1y↑4

@@abrahampalmer8761 they missed some fun and good times. it just seemed like a simpler time back then before social media and technology. we made the best of what we had at the time.

@mahidm1804

2y↑334

I drive a 2003 bmw convertible. When I blast this song in the car, people can't help feel the same nostalgia I do 😄👌 this was the best era for music

@aboycalleddante

2y↑6

legit man..I feel you

@mrphauker

2y↑19

90s and early 2000s had some of the best music ever.

@39mack23

2y↑4

Facts

@y2kazan868

2y↑3

Memories

@michaeljecka4897

1y↑4

Yo bro that's exactly what MA cousin and I have been saying. We in our 30's now.

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@buttabean28

30w↑4

Sep 30, 2023 this song is still 🔥 brings me back to my teenage days I swear I miss these days

@jeanmarcbichotte-zm6nn

1y↑1

if u listen to this in 2023 you're a real one

@nerdguru86

3y↑26

Jason Weaver's vocals go so well with this.... 😖🔥🔥🔥🔥

@theharshrealitytruth5687

4y↑53

Came here to support Jason Weaver dude deserves more respect on his name 👌🏽🚦🏆

@LividLeon

23w↑3

All who before they went to school in the morning turn in their tv to BET or MTV for the music videos. It was 20 years but it feel like yesterday. I genuinely miss these. So if you are a teenager don't worry about growing up to quick enjoy the more simpler times of being a teenagers because you are only that once. Jesus said Never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties. Each day has enough of its own troubles. Thus dont be to anxious about tomorrow in such a way that it robs you of the joys that you have today.

@arnold_kra

46w↑2

If you’re listening and jammin’ to this in 2023 you really are a legend

@MissToyasConsulting

3y↑44

Jason Weaver killed this hook Mannnee!

@lisajoseph7361

3y↑2

Yes he did🙂

@SoulKidVids

10y↑198

These were the days when Music Videos had LIFE and COLOR and SOUL to them. The 90s & Early 2000s was the Golden/Silver age when the realms were touched by the Heavens life truly felt like you were in another Dimension back then like Heaven on Earth. Now we live in the Dark Age where everything is dark and depressing. I can still feel the divine Nostalgia from this era.

@_thurmattic_1671

10y↑14

You not lying about that

@katiealanna

10y↑2

Couldn't have said it better..

@OrangeNinjaTurtle123

10y↑20

Back when kids were playing on the streets. Back when technology wasn't everything like Dubstep or over Auto-tune (T-Pain is an exception). They sucked the soul out of music. Now it's just Nigga this, and Nigga that. Killing people, smoking blunts, making money, and fucking hoes. No more rapping/singing about problems or about life or love.

@3andremd

10y

OrangeNinjaTurtle123

So basically the same...except for kids playing in the streets and less advanced technology.

@OrangeNinjaTurtle123

9y↑6

they dont make relate able music anymore.

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@ashwin.unlead

29w↑1

revisited chinny in 23 exactly 20 years with right thurr and now this! I was 18 then now 38, brings back so many memories!

@TURFCC

14w↑3

Knowing that baby Simba is only one call away is humbling 😎🔥🔥

@Akron2PDX

5y↑353

Without Jason on this song, it wouldn't have been a banger!!!!

@mssweets6119

5y↑4

BigRoB true af

@sjmanning868

5y↑2

funny how only u n 29 ppl feel the same LMAO

@alanus18

BigRoB fact

@angelaizzo641

4y↑10

Yea OK. Chingy was on fire back when this dropped. Guarantee it'd still be up a hit.

@marcohavokkhaos

4y↑6

False af. Chingy is the real star

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@jgoncrzy4176

3y↑96

This reminds me of the early 2000’s and walking over to the public library to hop on their computers to get onto MSN Instant Messenger and MySpace to see what my friends were up to. I would take my Chingy CD’s with me and pop em’ into the computer so I could listen as I chilled for an afternoon. Dang, those were the days…

@DazedAlligator

2y↑8

Yup can relate as I was 16 in 2003. Smartphones with more and more features are what changed everything for the worse. I don't think the damage was truly done until the early 2010s if I think back

@michaelotis223

2y↑2

Nokia 3310, anyone?!

@ousmanebarry7909

@@DazedAlligator nah I like todays smart phone it’s better than the ones in the 2000s

@bigceazer21

i can so relate to that. i was 16 back then

@gangstarapcoretrance902k6

1y↑1

Literally same here going into my college library to type up an essay but was more busy checking out my Friendster, the Mtv messageboards, and brought my Cd booklet with me.

@LeoDarden-dc1ph

44w↑2

I was a little boy when this came out I miss 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009.. those were great years

@devantejackson5085

25w↑2

Can't believe it's been 20 years since this classic Song, Video, and Album.
"Jackpot" is an Underrated 2000's Rap/Hip Hop Album and Jason Weaver is an Underrated Singer besides Actor people this brother Played MJ 👑 of Pop as a kid.
And Lastly, this was when Keishia Knight Pulliam(Rudy from the Cosby show) surprised us being all Grown up 😍.
I miss them times 😞 Eternally Grateful for the 90's and Early 2000's

@miaporche2256

3y↑121

She looks soooo pretty on this video!!! The hair color, outfits, lipstick etc...😍❤

@sabrinasincerely7488

3y↑6

Yes 😍😍

@jessicab331

3y↑8

Can we go back😩… I’m so glad I was a teenager during these times… It was so simple… I really appreciate coming of age during those times… this new ish overwhelming.

@MaleOrderBride

Yes, All Natural!
Not like all the chicks today with big fake asses and long blond weaves!

@uraniajackson2352

5y↑149

Jason Weaver has a great voice I give him credit he's a great actor and played in movies

@antwantaylor3059

1y↑2

Chingy Was The Man Of The Year THAT YEAR KEYSHIA KNIGHT PULLIAM CAME BACK

@santishamary4595

4w↑1

Just listening to this song brings back memories and I'm feeling so nostalgic

@Pctechnewsandunboxing

16w↑4

2024 listeners like this comment

@Meami_ami

3y↑194

Man that intro just explodes my middle school life before my eyes

@pebblestheproblem

3y↑2

Yessss😭

@SouthernLeone

High-school for me bro...this song hits hard

@TweakLyon

2y↑4

The autumn leaves add to the memories. So peaceful😌

@sweetjonesjrjr2593

2y↑1

Im rite back in 8th grade i can see everybody faces..the feels bra the feels

@TheMegatron673

2y↑1

who remembers that song "Like You" with bow wow and ciara? 😁

@JT_Soul_Tha_God

8y↑35

God fucking damnit! Jason Weaver is so talented! Absolutely killed this track. He needs to do more movies and more music.

@puursranangmeid16

1y↑2

Seeing those leaves in the beginning just brings me back to my high school days. Walking in the house after school putting on BET

@0330abarrett

28w↑1

Wowww…. This song is 20 years old this year (2023) & Song, AND Video STILL a banger!! 🔥 🔥
Jason Weaver gotta run this back with Chingy for the 2023!! 🫶🏽✊🏽🖤🖤

@iheartshaneandjeffree

4y↑41

I can't believe that's Rudy from the Cosby show! She's gorgeous

@Aaron-gt6xn

3y↑2

Foreal

@BoyDanny93

10y↑173

Hands down, Chingy's best and most popular song to date.

@MrTaser99

10y↑26

true, either this one or the one song "pullin me back" with tyrese.

@BoyDanny93

10y↑2

that's his second best!

@TrishT

10y↑9

MrTaser99
I feel like you can mash Pullin Me Back and this song together and they'd still sound beautiful!! Everytime I try to leave something keeps pullin me back me back Im only one call awayy!!

@Ashlepooh

10y↑1

what about dem jeans?

@BoyDanny93

10y↑1

I'm saying that this song is his BEST and MOST POPULAR single, all the rest were good too.

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@healingsumo8160

1y↑1

If you listening in 2023 👌.. ..20 years old

@godson8120

43w↑1

2023 Crew Where Yall At ? 🔥🔥🔥

@Fat_Vegan

9y↑469

Jason weaver singing the chorus made this song

@DaRealNaga

8y↑28

+Reggie Noble chingy wasnt that bad, he put his stamp on it too. Weaver did kill it though

@lateshiachilds3640

7y↑9

Oh yes I love Jason voice

@shakaylagotell2776

6y↑4

He can sing

@ransmomebloke1949

Huh?? Don't think so.

@reobae

10y↑15

And J Weaver on the hook. Classic lol

@robertgress1138

1y↑14

Absolutely Love This Song.. Perfect Melody And RAP IS Straight Fire 🔥!!!

@Aron-desieabebe

34w

@KraXoom

Kids these days don’t know the chokehold Chingy had us all in. Hit after hit playing on 106 & Park. From Right Thurr, Pullin me Back, Holidae In and then One Call Away. He was my entire High School days.

@JoeyLuckyBoyNato

9y↑413

This joint still 1 of my favorites; that's crazy. Makes me want to buy an iPod for all early 2000s joints. Might just do that too.

@attitudevevo380

4y↑1

wanna hear me rap

@cap10zomb

3y↑9

iPod hahaha I was using mp3 burned cds

@ben-joharris

3y↑2

Or buy an MP3

@IAMSUPAJORDY

3y↑3

Limewire

@BillySotherden

3y↑1

Say joint 4 more times.

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@DynamicallyDC

5y↑60

Taking me back to the 2003 jams! 😊 Jason Weaver low key could really sing, & Keyshia looked so pretty in this video.

@unboxtv2049

11w↑1

I'm so damn happy right now finding this song. Nostalgia doesn't even complent how I feel now.

@NA-8721

26w↑3

I love this song and Jason Weaver so underrated

@candacequalls6286

8y↑42

I just came here to hear Jason Weaver sing ! he killed this chorus love love love it!

@gkurl

2y↑136

Man this is probably one of my favourite early 00's music videos, everything in this video captures that early 00's essence. The weather, cars, technology at the time which wasn't too overpowering, city sights/backdrops and even the damn leaves are like a time capsule for me to some degree despite being from UK, US culture was a VIBE back then for me. Loved growing up in the 00s and definitely miss these type of songs, none of that thot IG model BS. This video is a perfect example of the kind of romance/love imagery early 00s were pushing man, just that real masculine and feminine with a twist of hood keeping it trill. Like he's actually getting to know the chick and vibing with her, playing games, shooting hoop etc, she's feeling him and he's feeling her, neither are insecure that's REAL as hell - yeah it's a music video so might be a bit glamourised, but not too far from the truth! No twerking, flossing too much wealth, strip clubs etc. Honestly feel these sorts of songs were pushing forward the high vibration and not that low washed out vibration you see today and it was a whole generation influence vibe for sure, you see a man at the top of his game and a girl at the top of hers and they both fated to be with each other sort of flex. Can remember girls being way easier to talk to back then, our gen (early 90s kids) weren't as demoralised as todays gen I feel, and there was far less sexual tension between men and women that compared to today. Got me feeling nostalgic as hell!

@ChillOutDood

2y↑5

well said ✊

@MarcusDailyMedia

2y↑7

I appreciate you fam, it was the same for us here in South Africa back in 2003/4. Thank you for this comment. 💯

@SaintNarquis

2y↑7

Realest shit ever I feel the same way.

@domtheedonn__

1y↑2

!!!

@colonvanessa119

1y↑4

yess👏🏼 in NY this was our sh1t.. def captured the essence of the early 00's!!

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@darinjohnson1185

1y↑1

The nostalgia of the video, full of TV favorites...Rudy, Cosby show 😍😍, all grown up...and marcus from smart guy, lion king 💪🏾💪🏾...20 years old and still my shit!!!