It takes talent to make the struggle to succeed seem effortless, but that is the gift that separates artists like Brooklyn's John Jackson, aka Fabolous, from the everyday MC. While most rappers spend more and more time convincing the masses of their "hustle," Fabolous lets his work speak for his effort. With two platinum albums (2001's Ghetto Fabolous and 2003's Street Dreams) and one Gold (2004's Real Talk) to his credit, the veteran hitmaker still exudes a rookie-of-the year swagger. After recording for both Elektra and Atlantic Records, Fab is enjoying a home coming with the legendary Def Jam label. His first recorded song was "If They Want It" from DJ Clue's The Professional, which was released by Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam in 1998.
"I had people in my corner already over there," Fab says of DJ Clue and A&R Skane, the Desert Storm duo who discovered Fabolous. "So it wasn't like I was coming to a new neighborhood."
While he doesn't site any one reason for his move, Fabolous has learned a lot from his time in the industry and is eager to capitalize on his experience. "I haven't peaked yet," he explains. "I was happy with the past records, but I have some adversity to learn off of for the future."
It's appropriate that Fabolous is getting a fresh start for his latest release because he wants From Nothin' to Somethin' to be a rebirth for his fans old and new. "Everybody is trying to take what they have and make something more," says Fabolous, explaining the album's title. "It's a new year, everybody's on their hustle, back in the gym and I'm trying to give them some inspiration. This is music to chase your money too, work out--motivation music.
The first single "Make Me Better" is produced by Grammy Award winning producer Timbaland and finds Fabolous doing what he does best; blending radio ready sound beds with clever and memorable lyrics. Rapping that he needs "a Corretta Scott to make me King" Fab picks up with his female fans where "Baby" left off. "It's a great feel good record, it's got a lot of style to it," he says. "I wanted a record that could show that I could touch different people with my music."
Already recognized for his hit-making ability, Fabolous is eager to show the diversity of his technique while staying true to his blueprint for success. On the cocky "Make Money" he cleverly borrows Notorious B.I.G's trademark chuckle to comment on the laugh-ability of his competition: "these dudes is stand up rappers, hip-hop comedians, I start laughin as soon as I put your CD in." His wit and wordplay is not something he gets enough credit for, but the MC is confident people will come around. "Certain people recognize it," he says, "but its like they'll sing it in the shower, but they won't sing it outside. It's all good though. One of them days you gonna get drunk and start singing that song."
Enlisting a whose-who list of guests that includes Akon, Young Jeezy, Ne-Yo and Junior Reed, Fabolous plays to a variety of audiences on this disc, but there is no mistaking that it's his show from beginning to end. The anthemic "Brooklyn" features a yet to be disclosed surprise guest and "Change Up" pairs Fab with singer, producer extraodinaire Akon helping him reflect on his life and career.
"Anytime you become a successful person, people may look at you and say you changed," explains Fabolous, who references the October 2006 shooting that took place outside of Justin's restaurant in the lyrics of the song. "That record just talks about people changing as a person for money, how they carry themselves and treat other people. For me, I might have changed where I live or my number, but I haven't changed as a person…I slid a line or two about what happened in October but I'm not coming out with a bullet proof vest or anything."
The playful "Foggin Up The Windows," produced by Miami's The Runners, features R. Kelly's chopped and screwed vocals from his hit "Ignition" to prop up Fabolous' ode to parkin' lot pimpin' of the more carnal kind.
"I just took it back to trying to get some in the car," he says with a laugh. "Everyone's either done it or tried to get some in the car. It may not have been the place of choice but everybody's had a hotel on wheels."
Other rewind worthy tracks like "Real Playa" featuring Lloyd, "Diamonds" featuring Young Jeezy and the Just Blaze produced "Back To School" round out an impressive collection that makes From Nothin' to Somethin' worth the two-year wait. In his absence no artist has come close to matching his boyish charm, wit and unassuming cool both on and off the mic. With a new team and a pop of his collar Fabolous is indeed "fresh to Def."
"I'm trying to bring good music back to the game," he says confidently. "And anybody that's bringing good music, the hype is gonna follow them."
Im So Into You
Fabolous Lyrics
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Just what my dreams are really made of (Dreams are really made of)
Let's stay together you and me boy (Ooo-ooo-ooh)
There's no one like you 'round, oh baby
Uh, baby girl (Oh, I wanna love you, yeah yeah)
Uh, uh, (Oh)
Desert Storm, uh (Oh oh)
Yeah, yeah, oh, uh
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you now, I want to be more than a friend of you now
When they ask, I mention my baby girl in the interviews now
And I don't bring the problems from the 90's into 2 thou'
There's no reason to have a friend or two now
'Cause the kid's ready to tell you how he feel in a few vowels
Maybe, I'm speaking general now
But girl I'mma do whatever just to keep a grin on you now
Where I go, they wear bikinis in the winter too now
What you think about, tan lines on the skin of you now
Why wouldn't I wanna spend a few thou'
On 5th Ave, shopping spree's, and them dinners to Chow's
I ain't concerned what other men would do now
As long as when I slide up in you, you growl
And any dude with you, he better be akin of you now
And I ain't jealous it's the principle now, I'm so into you
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
Come on ma, it's more than a flashin'
I would've traded it all, in orderly fashion
My villa in Florida we crashin'
Just off the shore, so you can hear when water be splashin'
The drop top three and a quarter we dashin'
The flawless diamonds, and the border we flashin'
The money, we oughta be stashin'
I make sure every quarter be cashed in, I can't really explain it
My friend be thinkin' I'm slippin', these girls be thinkin' I'm trippin'
What kinda weed he be smokin', what type of drinks he be sippin'
Sweet thing, just to think of you dippin'
Would have me with the blue's so hard, you would think I was crippin'
Now, you relaxin' in the Benz, credit cards with no limits
So you don't worry about maxin' when you spend
Ever since you've been askin' 'bout the friends
How'd you like it if, both our name's had Jackson on the ends, uh
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
I don't wanna trip, but truth is
Girl the way you cook a steak, remind me of those strips in Ruth Chris
You love my smile, no matter how chipped my tooth is
With you, it ain't because my whips is roofless
Or sit on chrome dipped dub deuces
And you ain't flattered by Canary envy es dipped Jesus'
Other ballers look dumb when they press you, five and sixes
You don't let them kinda numbers impress you
Even though I was somewhat successful
Bein' a player was becoming too stressful
But every since the superwoman has come to my rescue
My winter's been wonderful, my summer's been special
Let's fly to St. Bart, while the villa be painted
Just so we can get really acquainted
The love is real, there's no way it could feel like it's tainted
But I can't really explain it, uh, yeah
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
I really like what I feel when I'm with you (oh oh, with you)
You're a dream come true (You're, oh yeah, yeah)
Don't you ever leave my side (Ever leave my side, oh no)
'Cause it feels so right (Oh baby, oh I)
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
I really like
What you've done to me
I can't really explain it
I'm so into you
Oh, I really like
Oh I can't, no no
Into you, I really like
What you've done to me
Really explain it
The song “I’m So Into You” by Fabolous featuring Tamia, is a catchy love song filled with romantic lyrics. The chorus of the song “I really like, what you’ve done to me, I can’t really explain it, I’m so into you” speaks to the artist’s intense interest in a special someone. He mentions this person is truly special to him and he can’t explain the feelings he has for them but insists that there is no one like them around. The artist describes how he is willing to do anything to make sure this person is happy including spending money on shopping trips and fancy dinners. In the second verse, he goes on to speak about how he is willing to trade everything he has for this person and mentions that he feels relaxed and happy when with them. The last verse continues to build on how much he admires and appreciates this person’s qualities and he mentions how hard it is to put into words exactly what they mean to him.
The overall message of the song is one of love, sacrifice, and appreciation. The song is expressing how sometimes we can’t put into words everything that someone means to us but we should still make the effort to show them how much they matter. The romantic and captivating lyrics of the song resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the intense feelings of love and infatuation.
Line by Line Meaning
I think you're truly something special (Oh)
I believe that you are truly unique and extraordinary.
Just what my dreams are really made of (Dreams are really made of)
You are exactly what I have always dreamed of having.
Let's stay together you and me boy (Ooo-ooo-ooh)
Let's commit to each other and stay together as a couple.
There's no one like you 'round, oh baby
There is nobody else like you, my dear.
Uh, baby girl (Oh, I wanna love you, yeah yeah)
Hey, my dear, I want to love you deeply.
Uh, uh, (Oh)
Mmm, yeah.
Desert Storm, uh (Oh oh)
This is Desert Storm, uh huh.
Uh, uh huh, uh, uh huh, uh (Ooo-ooh)
Mmm-mmm, yeah, mm-hmm, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, oh, uh
Yeah, yeah, oh, okay.
I can't really explain it
I cannot properly describe my feelings.
I'm so into you now, I want to be more than a friend of you now
I am very attracted to you and want to pursue a romantic relationship.
When they ask, I mention my baby girl in the interviews now
When I am interviewed, I talk about my significant other and the love I have for her.
And I don't bring the problems from the 90's into 2 thou'
I do not let past issues affect my present relationship.
There's no reason to have a friend or two now
I do not need any other companionship besides yours.
'Cause the kid's ready to tell you how he feel in a few vowels
Because I am ready to express my love to you.
Maybe, I'm speaking general now
Perhaps I am not being specific enough.
But girl I'mma do whatever just to keep a grin on you now
I will do whatever it takes to keep you happy and smiling.
Where I go, they wear bikinis in the winter too now
I travel to places where people wear bikinis even in the winter.
What you think about, tan lines on the skin of you now
Have you thought about tan lines on your skin from wearing a bikini in the winter?
Why wouldn't I wanna spend a few thou'
Of course I would want to spend money on you and spoil you.
On 5th Ave, shopping spree's, and them dinners to Chow's
I want to take you on shopping sprees on 5th Avenue and treat you to dinners at fancy restaurants.
I ain't concerned what other men would do now
I do not care about what other men would do in my position.
As long as when I slide up in you, you growl
As long as you express your pleasure when we are physically intimate.
And any dude with you, he better be akin of you now
Any man who wants to be with you should be as amazing as you are.
And I ain't jealous it's the principle now, I'm so into you
I am not jealous, it is a matter of principle, and I am deeply in love with you.
I really like
I have strong feelings for you.
What you've done to me
You have had a powerful effect on me and my emotions.
I'm so into you
I am deeply in love with you.
Come on ma, it's more than a flashin'
Hey, honey, it is more than just showing off material possessions.
I would've traded it all, in orderly fashion
I would give up everything I have for love, in an ordered way.
My villa in Florida we crashin'
Let's live together in my villa in Florida.
Just off the shore, so you can hear when water be splashin'
The villa is near the water so you can hear the waves splashing.
The drop top three and a quarter we dashin'
We will drive my convertible luxury car around together.
The flawless diamonds, and the border we flashin'
We will flaunt our perfect diamonds and the borders of our luxurious lifestyle.
The money, we oughta be stashin'
We should be saving money, not just spending it all the time.
I make sure every quarter be cashed in, I can't really explain it
I make sure we save a portion of our money, but it is hard to explain why I am so passionate about it.
My friend be thinkin' I'm slippin', these girls be thinkin' I'm trippin'
My friends think I am being careless and the girls I am with think I am crazy.
What kinda weed he be smokin', what type of drinks he be sippin'
My friends and the girls I am with are curious about what I am smoking and drinking.
Sweet thing, just to think of you dippin'
Just the thought of you leaving me is heartbreaking, my love.
Would have me with the blue's so hard, you would think I was crippin'
I would be so sad if you left that it would be like I am severely depressed and unable to function normally.
Now, you relaxin' in the Benz, credit cards with no limits
Now you can be comfortably relaxing in my luxury car and using credit cards with no spending limit.
So you don't worry about maxin' when you spend
You do not have to worry about maxing out the credit cards when you spend.
Ever since you've been askin' 'bout the friends
You have been curious about my friends.
How'd you like it if, both our name's had Jackson on the ends, uh
Would you like it if we got married and took on the last name Jackson?
I don't wanna trip, but truth is
I do not want to make a big deal, but the truth is...
Girl the way you cook a steak, remind me of those strips in Ruth Chris
Your cooking skills are amazing, and they remind me of the delicious steak strips at Ruth Chris restaurants.
You love my smile, no matter how chipped my tooth is
You love my smile, even though I have a chipped tooth.
With you, it ain't because my whips is roofless
My convertible car does not matter to you because you love me for who I am.
Or sit on chrome dipped dub deuces
Or because we have fancy chrome wheels on the car.
And you ain't flattered by Canary envy es dipped Jesus'
And you are not impressed by expensive jewelry covered in diamonds and gold.
Other ballers look dumb when they press you, five and sixes
Other wealthy men look foolish when they try to impress you with their luxury cars worth five or six figures.
You don't let them kinda numbers impress you
You are not easily impressed by expensive items or numbers, my dear.
Even though I was somewhat successful
Even though I have had some measure of success in my life.
Bein' a player was becoming too stressful
Being a womanizer was becoming too difficult for me to handle.
But every since the superwoman has come to my rescue
But since you came into my life, everything has changed for the better.
My winter's been wonderful, my summer's been special
My life has been wonderful since you came into my life, no matter the season.
Let's fly to St. Bart, while the villa be painted
Let's take a trip to St. Barth's while my villa is being painted.
Just so we can get really acquainted
So we can spend more time together to really get to know each other.
The love is real, there's no way it could feel like it's tainted
Our love is true and never feels fake or forced.
But I can't really explain it, uh, yeah
But, again, I cannot put into words how much I love you.
I really like what I feel when I'm with you (oh oh, with you)
I truly enjoy the emotions I feel when I am with you.
You're a dream come true (You're, oh yeah, yeah)
You are everything I have ever dreamed of in a partner.
Don't you ever leave my side (Ever leave my side, oh no)
Please do not ever leave me or abandon our relationship.
'Cause it feels so right (Oh baby, oh I)
Because it feels so good to be with you, to love you, to be loved by you.
Oh, I really like
Oh, I have very strong feelings for you.
Oh I can't, no no
Oh, I cannot express it enough.
Into you, I really like
I am very, very much into you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BOB ROBINSON, TIM KELLEY, ERNESTO DAVID JR SHAW, KENNETH IFILL, JOHN JACKSON, LIONEL RICHIE, RONALD C. (SR) LA PREAD, TAMIA WASHINGTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-qd3tg4op7e
Who's listened to it in 2024??
@PrettyNicky50
I'm here in Feb a month after u were😂
@practicalmagic9880
Same
@fanilochidoda6162
Always here ❤
@ronetteskiestante4064
present! :)
@kendallsquire6159
Played it going down the road also slow motion
@smoothrich265
It's 2024 and I am here to tell Fabulous thanks for filling the world with sweet music!!
@crazykidskomedy
😢
@PrettyNicky50
And thanks for getting his tooth fixed even tho the chic he spoke upon in this song didn't care!😂
@applelinasmith
Wrd