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."
She Wildin
Fabolous Lyrics
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She do her thang, thang
She just wanna shake something
Girl that ass gon' make money
Ooh she wildin', wildin'
She do her thang, thang
Said she like it raw, beat that pussy up
You ain't never fuck a thug
A bottle of that liquid courage on the way now
All my ladies taking shots, I know that they down
I said ooh, she wildin' wildin', she do her thang thang
Lames get shot down, she do a bang bang
She attract rappers and the ones who do the same thang
Playas in the league and dope boys who slang thangs
All tryna pull up on her, all she do is lane change
They be all in the air, 100 be the main thing
Tryna lock her down, she ain't with the Chain Gang
Wanna make her wifey, but no name change
She be on that Brikin to Chanel type of name change
She be stuntin', she be on her Jackie Chan thang
Big chain Rollie in the sky, let your thang swang
Mike with the iced out, Mike plain Jane
Either way you know what time it is, gotta maintain
Mr. Chows' girl, not a PF Chang thang
Whole crew bad, it's a pretty gang thang
Long hair, don't care, let it hang thang
Ooh she wildin', wildin'
She do her thang, thang
She just wanna shake something
Girl that ass gon' make money
Ooh she wildin', wildin'
She do her thang, thang
Said she like it raw, beat that pussy up
You ain't never fuck a thug
You gon' fall in in love
A bottle of that liquid courage on the way now
All my ladies taking shots, I know that they down
I said ooh, she pop a Molly and do her thang thang
Take the grapefruit and do that brain thang
Man, that ruby red, that shit done changed things
I'm about to bust, but before I go bang bang
Hold up, she climb up on it like she King Kong
Back and forth on that table, like she ping pong
She tell me play the dirty version, not the clean song
She tell me fuck her in the dark, with my bling on
And she do this thing to me, she know I like
She need no one to check, she know that mic
She like when Spider-Man climb up them walls
She be so wet, feel like you in The Falls
She like Niagara, man fuck your Viagra
She make you cum fast and fuck up your swagger
She make you come back, like that boomerrang
Ooh she be wildin' when she do her thang
When she do her thang
When she do her thang
When she do her thang
Ooh she be wildin', when she do her thang
Ooh she wildin', wildin'
She do her thang, thang
She just wanna shake something
Girl that ass gon' make money
Ooh she wildin', wildin'
She do her thang, thang
Said she like it raw, beat that pussy up
You ain't never fuck a thug
You gon' fall in in love
A bottle of that liquid courage on the way now
All my ladies taking shots, I know that they down
The lyrics to Fabolous’s song “She Wildin’” describe a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. She is confident and self-assured, using her sexuality to her advantage. She is unapologetic about her desires, as evidenced by the line “Said she likes it raw, beat that pussy up.” The lyrics also suggest that the woman is a bit of a player, as she attracts rappers, athletes, and drug dealers alike. She is the kind of woman who knows how to have a good time and is always down for a party, with references to drinking shots and popping Molly.
Despite her wild ways, the woman in the song is portrayed as someone to be admired. She is strong and independent, with a sense of style and a taste for the finer things in life. She is not looking to settle down or change her name, preferring to live life on her own terms. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that “she wildin’,” emphasizing her free-spirited nature.
Overall, “She Wildin’” celebrates a woman who is confident in her sexuality and unapologetic about her desires. While some may view the lyrics as objectifying or degrading, others may see them as empowering, celebrating a woman who knows how to have a good time and isn't afraid to be herself.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh she wildin', wildin'
She is acting wild and free
She do her thang, thang
She does what she wants without hesitation
She just wanna shake something
She wants to dance and move her body
Girl that ass gon' make money
Her body is attractive and can bring in financial gain
Said she like it raw, beat that pussy up
She prefers rough sex with no frills
You ain't never fuck a thug
You have never had sex with a streetwise person
You gon' fall in in love
You will fall in love with her charm and wildness
A bottle of that liquid courage on the way now
They are getting drunk to loosen up and have fun
All my ladies taking shots, I know that they down
All the women are drinking and ready to party
Lames get shot down, she do a bang bang
Boring people get rejected, while she attracts exciting, successful men
She attract rappers and the ones who do the same thang
She attracts musicians and other people in the same industry
Playas in the league and dope boys who slang thangs
She attracts professional athletes and drug dealers
All tryna pull up on her, all she do is lane change
They all try to get with her, but she changes her mind and moves on easily
They be all in the air, 100 be the main thing
They flaunt their wealth and success
Tryna lock her down, she ain't with the Chain Gang
They try to commit to her, but she's not interested in settling down with one group
Wanna make her wifey, but no name change
They want to marry her, but she won't change her lifestyle or identity
She be on that Brikin to Chanel type of name change
She upgrades her fashion style with luxury brands
She be stuntin', she be on her Jackie Chan thang
She shows off and acts like an action star
Big chain Rollie in the sky, let your thang swang
She has an expensive, flashy watch and moves her body sensually
Mike with the iced out, Mike plain Jane
She has a wealthy friend named Mike who has expensive jewelry and clothing, while the other Mike is plain and ordinary
Either way you know what time it is, gotta maintain
Regardless of their status or wealth, they have to maintain their appearance and lifestyle
Mr. Chows' girl, not a PF Chang thang
She is associated with an upscale restaurant and avoids fast food establishments like PF Chang's
Whole crew bad, it's a pretty gang thang
Her group is attractive and confident
Long hair, don't care, let it hang thang
She has long hair and doesn't care about the consequences of her actions
She pop a Molly and do her thang thang
She takes the drug MDMA and dances without inhibition
Take the grapefruit and do that brain thang
She performs oral sex with a grapefruit for added stimulation
Man, that ruby red, that shit done changed things
A red drink she consumed influenced her behavior and demeanor
I'm about to bust, but before I go bang bang
He is close to climaxing during sex
Hold up, she climb up on it like she King Kong
She takes control sexually and rides him vigorously
Back and forth on that table, like she ping pong
She has sex on a table and moves back and forth like a ping pong ball
She tell me play the dirty version, not the clean song
She wants him to play a sexually explicit song, not a censored version
She tell me fuck her in the dark, with my bling on
She wants to have sex in the dark, while he wears his jewelry
And she do this thing to me, she know I like
She performs a sexual act that he enjoys
She need no one to check, she know that mic
She is confident and doesn't need anyone's approval
She like when Spider-Man climb up them walls
She enjoys having sex in unconventional places, like Spider-Man climbing on walls
She be so wet, feel like you in The Falls
She is very aroused and feels like she is in a waterfall
She like Niagara, man fuck your Viagra
She is sexually satisfying without the need for Viagra
She make you cum fast and fuck up your swagger
She makes him ejaculate quickly and negatively affects his self-confidence
She make you come back, like that boomerrang
She attracts him back to her seductive ways, like a boomerang
Ooh she be wildin' when she do her thang
She is free-spirited and expressive in her actions and behavior
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS JUSTICE, CHRISTOPHER MAURICE BROWN, EUGENE O. GRAY, JABARI JONES, JAVON S. REYNOLDS, JOHN DAVID JACKSON, LAMONT PORTER, LAMONT J. PORTER, MICHAEL EPPS, NASIR JONES, SIDNEY F. REYNOLDS
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@drizzy3x120
2024?? Anyone
@MrMarmaduke09
I just heard this song for the first time just a few hours ago!
@liliana-jx6oj
Fabolous is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure he will be #1 soon due to 💖a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖
@P4Paper
This song still slaps hard, till this day.
@thekingkenya
https://youtu.be/JpG5sVMpH_k
@P4Paper
@@raveeneshveloo9611 like she slapped him first huh... LADIES FIRST I guess
@sowhat...
@@P4Paper idk why I can't see the comment you replied to but I don't really need to in order to know what it was about. Nothing more than the same old usual. In fact I imagined someone would have gone there just by reading the OP.
@SanayahBush
I Can't
@TersooShimayena
@@P4Paper❤
@philanikunene7668
Chris Brown is what you call a living Legend, this man's life should be celebrated while he's still alive!