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."
Life Is So Exciting
Fabolous Lyrics
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The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
South beach, spent time there, off shores my time wear
Whole crew got they own watch, nigga we ain’t buying no time shares
The lifestyle, too fly, my new bitch is getting next flighted
Ain’t going back, I’m stepping forward, don’t test me, been prepping for it
Got no time for that hating shit, my young niggas got weapons for it
Got Chief Keefs that ain’t Chop, that bang-bang, that blocker
And all you niggas is blockers, change your name to Ibaka
Shit real, shit been real and shit just get realer
I’m showing bitches my car keys then ask them what’s the dealer
Ain’t saying that’s your girl, ain’t saying shit like prank callers
'Cause it’s a small world and hoes make it even smaller
It’s the life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
It’s beach weather over here, nigga, sky’s clear, nigga
That’s flip flops, that’s Americana, that’s Hilfiger
Yacht masters at the yacht party, sitting at the dock is a drop 'rari
That’s pole position with a joystick, that’s push a button that’s like Atari
Raising the bar, no parallel, so many horses, carousel
How we roll out like a caravan, ghost in the snow, see Carol Ann
Maryland, tags on it, heroine, bags on it
Hermes, throw pillows, Missoni couch and it clash on it
Take a look in my viewfinder and see seven figures and two commas
I see bad bitches, see blue diamonds, I see-saws, I two time em'
Gigolo, juggle hoes, jigsaw, I puzzle those
Cross words, cross birds, I cross country with a couple those
It’s the life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
When the sun is out we runs about
Let the world see what these hunneds' about
Ain’t seen this since the one was out
With Jay, Pimp C, and Bun
We out here, still pimping that big
Looking that jig, someone go call hype Willie
We need slow mo, more rolls more
Niggas is drunk and type silly
We dancing like Dame, holding up chains
Got PMBs on a big ass boat on molly, rolling up Jane
This life is so exciting, that money be so inviting
So fuck what they're indicting, tell my lawyers keep on fighting
For the life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
Baby life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The life, the life, the life is so exciting
The lyrics of Fabolous feat. Pusha T's song "Life Is So Exciting" are a celebration of the lavish and luxurious lifestyle that the two rappers are living. With references to expensive cars, designer clothes, and exclusive parties, the song portrays a world of excess and indulgence. However, there is also a sense of danger and threat, with the mention of guns and violence, as well as the warning that "hoes make it even smaller" - implying that the world of the rich and famous is ultimately a small and dangerous place.
The lyrics also highlight the idea of progress and advancement, with Fabolous declaring that he is "stepping forward" and has been "prepping for it". This suggests that the life of luxury and excess is not something that can be taken for granted, but requires hard work and determination. At the same time, there is a sense of detachment and boredom, with Pusha T declaring that "money be so inviting" and Fabolous suggesting that he has "no time for that hating shit".
Overall, the lyrics of "Life Is So Exciting" are a celebration of wealth and power, but also a warning about the risks and dangers of such a lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s the life, the life, the life is so exciting
Life is thrilling
South beach, spent time there, off shores my time wear
I've vacationed in South Beach and offshore locations
Whole crew got they own watch, nigga we ain’t buying no time shares
We each have our own watches and don't need to share timeshares
The lifestyle, too fly, my new bitch is getting next flighted
My lifestyle is too fly and I'm getting my new girl a plane ticket
I'd say I'm back to the old me, but my old bitches would get excited
I can't say I'm going back to my old ways because my exes would be excited about it
Ain’t going back, I’m stepping forward, don’t test me, been prepping for it
I'm not going back to my old ways and I'm moving forward with confidence
Got no time for that hating shit, my young niggas got weapons for it
I don't have time for hate and my young gang members are armed for protection
Got Chief Keefs that ain’t Chop, that bang-bang, that blocker
I have guns that aren't just for show and can do real damage
And all you niggas is blockers, change your name to Ibaka
All of you are blocking my success, you should change your name to a basketball player who blocks shots
Shit real, shit been real and shit just get realer
Things are real and only getting more real
I’m showing bitches my car keys then ask them what’s the dealer
I'm flaunting my success and car and asking women where they bought their designer items
Ain’t saying that’s your girl, ain’t saying shit like prank callers
I'm not claiming someone else's girl and not playing games like prank callers
'Cause it’s a small world and hoes make it even smaller
The world is small and women can make it even smaller
It’s beach weather over here, nigga, sky’s clear, nigga
The weather is perfect and clear where I am
That’s flip flops, that’s Americana, that’s Hilfiger
I'm wearing flip-flops and American designer clothing like Tommy Hilfiger
Yacht masters at the yacht party, sitting at the dock is a drop 'rari
Yacht masters are at the party and a drop-top Ferrari is parked at the dock
That’s pole position with a joystick, that’s push a button that’s like Atari
I have advanced technology like a racing game and video games from Atari
Raising the bar, no parallel, so many horses, carousel
I'm raising the standard and have so many horses that it's like a carousel
How we roll out like a caravan, ghost in the snow, see Carol Ann
We're leaving together and it's like a caravan, with a reference to a ghost from a movie
Maryland, tags on it, heroine, bags on it
I have a car with Maryland tags on it and drugs in bags
Hermes, throw pillows, Missoni couch and it clash on it
I have designer items from Hermes, Missoni, and a couch that they don't match
Take a look in my viewfinder and see seven figures and two commas
If you look at my finances, you'll see over ten million dollars
I see bad bitches, see blue diamonds, I see-saws, I two time em'
I see attractive women and expensive jewelry and I date two at a time
Gigolo, juggle hoes, jigsaw, I puzzle those
I'm a gigolo who handles multiple women and I'm skilled at navigating relationships
Cross words, cross birds, I cross country with a couple those
I solve problems and cross borders with my two girlfriends
When the sun is out we runs about
We're active when it's sunny
Let the world see what these hunneds' about
I want everyone to see my hundred-dollar bills
Ain’t seen this since the one was out
I haven't seen this much excitement since a previous time
With Jay, Pimp C, and Bun
I haven't seen this level of greatness since being with Jay-Z, Pimp C, and Bun B
We out here, still pimping that big
I'm still living a lavish lifestyle and making money
Looking that jig, someone go call hype Willie
I look good and someone should call a famous stylist
We need slow mo, more rolls more
We want to see more slow motion and more rolls of cash
Niggas is drunk and type silly
People are drunk and acting foolish
We dancing like Dame, holding up chains
We're dancing like basketball player Damian Lillard and showing off our chains
Got PMBs on a big ass boat on molly, rolling up Jane
I have attractive women on a large boat and we're doing drugs
This life is so exciting, that money be so inviting
This lifestyle is thrilling and money is appealing
So fuck what they're indicting, tell my lawyers keep on fighting
I don't care what they're accusing me of, I want my lawyers to keep fighting for me
Baby life, the life, the life is so exciting
This lifestyle is exciting, baby
Lyrics © ST MUSIC LLC
Written by: AUSTIN WOOLRIDGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
J G
Crazy this video should have way more views such a classic !!!
Jesus Christ
I think they reset the views. I do remember seeing way more views under this video. It was actually a couple mills
ratedmp
Fab is very underrated unfortunately
Blue Martinez
That's Pusha T verse >>>>>>>>
NOVOJ clothing line No one values our journey
Pusha t words are addicted like drugs , flows for sale Weighted in scales
Conservative Asiatic
Album
Antking1117
they work good together, should make more songs together
Geebo DaGamer HD
This should have 132 million views....
Elijah Ashman
I Still Want A Pusha & Fab Mixtape Or Album
ConArtistsFilms
This is real Hip-Hop.