John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York), better k… Read Full Bio ↴John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is a Grammy award nominated American rapper, actor and designer signed to Def Jam Records. He released his debut album, Ghetto Fabolous in 2001 and has since released 2003's Street Dreams, 2004's Real Talk and 2007's From Nothin' To Somethin', all of which have collectively sold over four million copies in the United States. His fourth studio album, Loso's Way, was released in July of 2009 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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."
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."
Round And Round
Fabolous Lyrics
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Yeah man, Real Talk New York
Yeah man, Street Fitted, damn
Yeah man
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round
And they say what comes around goes around
So the Cristal rolls ya down til' it slows ya down
I got a smoother style
For me it's Slow Motion like Juvenile
Til I pass through ya areas
The SLR, class looking serious, they has to be curious
You never seen one of the nastiest lyricist
Speed through like he in the Fast and the Furious
Like Pharrell, we stand on bars
Girls on us like a fan on stars
500 Grand on cars, you'll see a man on Mars
Before a nigga lay a hand on ours
Catch me in a Diamond chain or a thick Cuban
In the piece looking something like Rick Rubin
Put a grin on ya face, then spin in ya waist
The world look like it's spinning in space
Whoa, whoa, slow down mami
Uh uh, ya betta keep up daddy
I show ya how to get ya roll on all ya gotta do is hold on
And it goes
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round
What comes around goes back around again
And niggas goin' act up now again
And what goes up must come down
And I'll be here like What's Up now?
I do the Yankee rocking with a lean
Know ya can't knock it when ya clean
Girls want me on they ass like back pockets on the jeans
I just try to plug into the socket in between
Then watch me do my step
At the same time throwing up who I rep
Street fitted damn
No other way to put it to ya ma'am
But they'll look and say Damn
I could throw down tequila
Put slugs and banana clips that'll slow down gorillas, girl
Move like you in a Hula Hoop
Then blow me like you trying to cool ya soup, I'm Hot
Whoa, whoa, slow down mami
Uh uh, ya betta keep up daddy
I show ya how to get ya roll on all ya gotta do is hold on
And it goes
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round
I'm looking for a 10 cent wifey
Cool as a 10 cent icy
That'll fit in vince nicely
Let 'em get close
Tell 'em play dimmy
I'm a be swazy, you can get ghost
With, F-A-Beezy, F-A-Sheezy
To the press suite at the F-O-Ceezy
I'm looking at you, yeah man
You looking at me, yeah man
Slow down ma, ya speeding again
You can put the top down and blow weed in the wind
But for now, let yo hips go to this
Better yet, let ya lips blow a kiss
When I dip low and flip, show the wrist
It looks like a froze hypno and Cris
(Whoa) (whoa)
And I'm in amazing shape
With the DR flag on a bathe of apes
Whoa, whoa, slow down mami
Uh uh, ya betta keep up daddy
I show ya how to get ya roll on all ya gotta do is hold on
And it goes
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round
Yeah man, Street Fitted, damn
Yeah man
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round
And they say what comes around goes around
So the Cristal rolls ya down til' it slows ya down
I got a smoother style
For me it's Slow Motion like Juvenile
Til I pass through ya areas
The SLR, class looking serious, they has to be curious
You never seen one of the nastiest lyricist
Speed through like he in the Fast and the Furious
Like Pharrell, we stand on bars
Girls on us like a fan on stars
500 Grand on cars, you'll see a man on Mars
Before a nigga lay a hand on ours
Catch me in a Diamond chain or a thick Cuban
In the piece looking something like Rick Rubin
Put a grin on ya face, then spin in ya waist
The world look like it's spinning in space
Whoa, whoa, slow down mami
Uh uh, ya betta keep up daddy
I show ya how to get ya roll on all ya gotta do is hold on
And it goes
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round
What comes around goes back around again
And niggas goin' act up now again
And what goes up must come down
And I'll be here like What's Up now?
I do the Yankee rocking with a lean
Know ya can't knock it when ya clean
Girls want me on they ass like back pockets on the jeans
I just try to plug into the socket in between
Then watch me do my step
At the same time throwing up who I rep
Street fitted damn
No other way to put it to ya ma'am
But they'll look and say Damn
I could throw down tequila
Put slugs and banana clips that'll slow down gorillas, girl
Move like you in a Hula Hoop
Then blow me like you trying to cool ya soup, I'm Hot
Whoa, whoa, slow down mami
Uh uh, ya betta keep up daddy
I show ya how to get ya roll on all ya gotta do is hold on
And it goes
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round
I'm looking for a 10 cent wifey
Cool as a 10 cent icy
That'll fit in vince nicely
Let 'em get close
Tell 'em play dimmy
I'm a be swazy, you can get ghost
With, F-A-Beezy, F-A-Sheezy
To the press suite at the F-O-Ceezy
I'm looking at you, yeah man
You looking at me, yeah man
Slow down ma, ya speeding again
You can put the top down and blow weed in the wind
But for now, let yo hips go to this
Better yet, let ya lips blow a kiss
When I dip low and flip, show the wrist
It looks like a froze hypno and Cris
(Whoa) (whoa)
And I'm in amazing shape
With the DR flag on a bathe of apes
Whoa, whoa, slow down mami
Uh uh, ya betta keep up daddy
I show ya how to get ya roll on all ya gotta do is hold on
And it goes
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round (whoa)
Round and round and round and round
The song "Round and Round" by Fabolous is a rap track that showcases the artist's smooth and confident style. The lyrics revolve around the themes of success, fame, and the cyclical nature of life. Fabolous expresses his belief in the concept of what goes around comes around, suggesting that he will enjoy the fruits of his labor and make haters regret their actions.
The opening lines set the tone for the song, with Fabolous acknowledging the city of New York and his street credibility. He then delves into the idea of things coming full circle, emphasizing that actions have consequences. He compares this concept to the effect of drinking Cristal champagne, which initially lifts you up but eventually slows you down.
Fabolous prides himself on his laid-back and smooth approach to rap, likening his style to Juvenile's hit song "Slow Motion." He exudes confidence, claiming to be one of the nastiest lyricists, effortlessly speeding through verses like a car in the "Fast and the Furious" movies.
In the second verse, Fabolous highlights his lavish lifestyle and material possessions, including diamond chains and luxury cars. He references famed music producer Rick Rubin and draws attention to his own success and wealth. He also playfully suggests that girls desire him as much as they desire money in their back pockets.
The chorus reinforces the idea that life is a never-ending cycle, with things going round and round. Fabolous acknowledges that people will continue to act up, but he remains unfazed by their behavior. He confidently asserts his presence, emphasizing that he will always be there, asking "What's up now?"
Throughout the song, Fabolous showcases his wordplay and clever rhymes, creating an engaging and energetic rap track. His confident delivery and charismatic persona shine through, making "Round and Round" a memorable addition to his discography.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: John Jackson, Scott Storch
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TEXT
Yeah man, Real Talk New York
Yeah man, Street Fitted, Damn
Yeah man
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
And they say what comes around goes around
So the Cristal rolls ya down til it slows ya down
I got a smoother style
For me it's Slow Motion like Juvenile
Til I pass through ya areas
The SLR, class looking serious, they has to be curious
You never seen one of the nastiest lyricist
Speed through like he in the Fast and the Furious
Like Pharrell, we stand on bars
Girls on us like a fan on stars
500 Grand on cars, you'll see a man on Mars
Before a nigga lay a hand on ours
Catch me in a Diamond chain and a thick Cuban
In the piece looking something like Rick Rubin
Put a grin on ya face, then spin in ya waist
The world look like it's spinning in space
Whoa, whoa, slow down mami
Uh uh, ya betta keep up daddy
I show ya how to get ya roll on all ya gotta do is hold on
and it goes
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
What comes around goes back around again
And niggas goin' act up now again
And What goes up must come down
And I'll be here like What's Up now?
I do the Yankee rocking with a lean
Know ya can't knock it when ya clean
Girls want me on they ass like back pockets on the jeans
I just try to plug into the socket in between
Then watch me do my step
At the same time throwing up who I rep
Street fitted damn
No other way to put it to ya ma'am
But they'll look and say Damn
I can throw down like a killa
Put slugs and banana clips that'll slow down gorillas, Girl
Move like you in a Hula Hoop
Then blow me like you trying to cool ya soup, I'm Hot
(WHOA!) (WHOA!)
Whoa, whoa, slow down mami
Uh uh, ya betta keep up daddy.
I show ya how to get ya roll on all ya gotta do is hold on
and it goes
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
I'm looking for a 10 cent wifey
Cool as a 10 cent icy
That'll fit in vince nicely
Let 'em get close
Tell 'em play dimmy
I'm a get swazy, you can get ghost
Well, F-A-Beezy, F-A-Sheezy
To the press suite at the F-O-Ceezy
I'm looking at you, Yeah man
You looking at me, Yeah man
Slow down ma, ya speeding again
You can put the top down and blow weed in the wind
But for now, let yo hips go to this
Betta yet, let ya lips blow a kiss
When I dip low and flip, show the wrist
It looks like a froze hypno and Cris
(WHOA!) (WHOA!)
And I'm in amazing shape
With the DR flag on a bathe of apes
(WHOA!) (WHOA!)
Whoa, whoa, slow down mami
Uh uh, ya betta keep up daddy
I show ya how to get ya roll on all ya gotta do is hold on
and it goes
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA!)
Round and Round and Round and Round (WHOA
Div Norris
I mean it, why aren't there beats like this around today?
Andre Erdna
Make them
Clarketect
Wassup now
Haunting Haze
Because Scott Storch used too much cocaine and lost all his money
Zaki L.A.
@Haunting Haze he’s back on producing but with the new beats style yo keep up with these new generation kids.. he don’t make any of this old crazy beats anymore unfortunately
Lou Plays It
2017 and this song still make me vibe! anyone else?
SELF19881
2020 still vibing
BALAJI T
Me too in 2022
Kelly J
Thanks to SYTYCD for bringing this song back, still love it after all these years!
mrdiego00o
legendary beat...cant say more