In 1999, Foxy Brown made history as the first female rapper to have a number 1 album with Chyna Doll selling over 173,000 copies in the first week.
In 2005, while in the midst of recording her studio album Black Roses, Brown faced another hardship when she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. The hearing impairment took 100% of Brown's hearing, but 20% was restored after an operation to repair it. After her fifth surgery Foxy regained 99.9% of her hearing.
Following a relatively quiet career period which coincided with an eight month jail sentence in 2008, Foxy continued to record the long in-progress Black Roses with a projected release date of late 2010. Ultimately, Black Roses was never released.
In 2018, after years of hiatus, Brown was a featured artist on Nicki Minaj's fourth studio album Queen on the track "Coco Chanel".
Can U Feel Me Baby
Foxy Brown Lyrics
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Lots of envy and hate is what it gots to be
I heard you tried to destroy my whole monopoly
But if I take it to ya face ya 'gon cop a plea
I know it but it's cool I know to watch you close
And if it comes to extremes I always got my toast
But you don't know that I know that you an evil nigga
'cause I'm laughin' and frontin' like I believe you nigga
And if it wasn't for me, you wouldn't be nowhere
Huh, even ya crew knows you just too soft
I'm just waitin' for the right time to cut you off, for real
So keep thinkin' 'forever', you'll be down
But if you know this 'bout you, you got to kill me now
I'm sayin' 50 procent of my niggaz think it's them
And if you think it ain't you, you betta think again
[Chorus]
Pretty Boy
Niggaz I role with
Niggaz I stole with
Niggaz that hold shit
Niggaz that blow chicks, can you feel me baby?
(When you inside me Pretty)
Can I trust you baby?
(I never lie Pretty)
Plus you stay jiggy
(You keep me fly Pretty)
And I'ma treat you like my fifth on my side baby
And I'ma take you on some trips to the sky baby
And no matter what we do (ya know ya mine baby)
If it ain't my dogs, I ain't fuckin' with 'em
Shit, bitches ain't my crew, I ain't fuckin' with 'em
Think I trust ya'll? Caniving bitches, starvin' bitches
Always got ya eyes on my wrist-ass bitches
Think 'cause a bitch trapped, I won't layout bitches
Down with the 4 pound, and spray out bitches
Everything ain't rap, ya'll some snake-ass bitches
I ain't playin' with all ya'll hoes, O.K. ya'll bitches
Sling back to the hood, got the game back
Niggaz front the bodede, they keep yellin': "Fox get ya name back,
baby"
Brooklyn nigga, bet I stash you, young chick
Ballers and tailors and knee patches
'Memba that? Quart of juices, 3 quarter bomb magoosters
Two finger rings, with ya 2 tone jeans, frontin' like it's nuthin'
When everybody was born, now ya'll hoes fallin'
And want to knock 'me for mines
[Chorus]
Uh, now I wonda: "Am I at my peak?"
Is it just a dream or are they really after me?
Is it real? You never know what lies ahead of you
I'm kinda young, but my heart beats irregular
What do I do? Do I sit here and die slow?
They tried to kill me, mixin' angeldust and hydro
My eyes closed, what I'm sayin' must be sinkin' in
And if it didn't nigga, take ya time and think again
Uh...
[Chorus: x3]
In Foxy Brown's song, "Can U Feel Me Baby," the rapper addresses the envy and hatred that comes with fame and success. She acknowledges that people are watching her and trying to destroy her monopoly but she keeps a close eye on those who may be plotting against her. Foxy is aware of the evil intentions of some of the people around her and is waiting for the right time to cut them off. She trusts only her inner circle of friends, who she affectionately refers to as her "dogs."
The chorus of the song is directed at someone she refers to as "Pretty Boy." Foxy assures him that her loyalty lies with him, and that she trusts him and will treat him like her "fifth on her side." She promises to take him on trips and to the sky no matter what they do together. Foxy emphasizes the importance of trust and loyalty in her relationships and warns against the conniving and snake-like behavior of some people who may be after her success.
Line by Line Meaning
My peoples is watching you watching me
People are watching both of us
Lots of envy and hate is what it gots to be
There's jealousy and hate between us
I heard you tried to destroy my whole monopoly
I heard you tried to take down everything I've built
But if I take it to ya face ya 'gon cop a plea
If I confront you directly, you'll back down
I know it but it's cool I know to watch you close
I know you're up to something, so I'm keeping an eye on you
And if it comes to extremes I always got my toast
If necessary, I'll use my gun to protect myself
But you don't know that I know that you an evil nigga
You don't realize that I know you're a bad person
'cause I'm laughin' and frontin' like I believe you nigga
I'm pretending to be fooled by you, but really I'm not
You be thinkin' you fresh in your Moschino wear
You think you're stylish in your designer clothes
And if it wasn't for me, you wouldn't be nowhere
If it weren't for my influence, you wouldn't be successful
Huh, even ya crew knows you just too soft
Even your friends know that you're weak
I'm just waitin' for the right time to cut you off, for real
I'm waiting for the right moment to end our relationship
So keep thinkin' 'forever', you'll be down
Don't think you'll always be on top
But if you know this 'bout you, you got to kill me now
If you know I'm going to end things, you'll have to harm me
I'm sayin' 50 procent of my niggaz think it's them
Half of the people around me think I'm referring to them
And if you think it ain't you, you betta think again
If you don't think you're involved, you're wrong
Pretty Boy
Addressing someone by that nickname
Niggaz I role with
Referring to her friends
Niggaz I stole with
Referring to her friends that she's committed crimes with
Niggaz that hold shit
Referring to her friends that have power and control
Niggaz that blow chicks, can you feel me baby?
Referring to her friends that enjoy having sex
(When you inside me Pretty)
Suggesting sexual intercourse
Can I trust you baby?
Asking if she can trust him
(I never lie Pretty)
Saying he's trustworthy
Plus you stay jiggy
Saying he's stylish
(You keep me fly Pretty)
Saying he keeps her fashionable
And I'ma treat you like my fifth on my side baby
Saying she'll treat him like her gun
And I'ma take you on some trips to the sky baby
Saying she'll take him on adventures
And no matter what we do (ya know ya mine baby)
Saying he's hers no matter what
If it ain't my dogs, I ain't fuckin' with 'em
Saying she only associates with her close friends
Shit, bitches ain't my crew, I ain't fuckin' with 'em
Saying she doesn't trust or associate with women
Think I trust ya'll? Caniving bitches, starvin' bitches
Calling out deceitful and desperate women
Always got ya eyes on my wrist-ass bitches
Saying women are always watching her jewelry
Think 'cause a bitch trapped, I won't layout bitches
Saying she won't hesitate to harm women who deceive her
Down with the 4 pound, and spray out bitches
Saying she has a firearm and will use it
Everything ain't rap, ya'll some snake-ass bitches
Saying not everything is just talk; some women are sneaky
I ain't playin' with all ya'll hoes, O.K. ya'll bitches
Saying she's serious about not trusting or associating with women
Sling back to the hood, got the game back
Returning to her neighborhood and taking control
Niggaz front the bodede, they keep yellin': "Fox get ya name back, baby"
People in her community are encouraging her to reclaim her reputation
Brooklyn nigga, bet I stash you, young chick
Referencing her location and saying she'll protect him
Ballers and tailors and knee patches
Listing fashion items
'Memba that? Quart of juices, 3 quarter bomb magoosters
Referencing past experiences
Two finger rings, with ya 2 tone jeans, frontin' like it's nuthin'
Describing a particular fashion style
When everybody was born, now ya'll hoes fallin'
Saying people who used to be popular are now failing
And want to knock 'me for mines
Saying they envy her success
Uh, now I wonda: "Am I at my peak?"
Questioning if she's reached the height of her success
Is it just a dream or are they really after me?
Wondering if people are plotting against her
Is it real? You never know what lies ahead of you
Uncertainty about the future
I'm kinda young, but my heart beats irregular
Feeling uncertain despite her young age
What do I do? Do I sit here and die slow?
Feeling helpless in a difficult situation
They tried to kill me, mixin' angeldust and hydro
Saying someone tried to harm her
My eyes closed, what I'm sayin' must be sinkin' in
Reflecting on the gravity of the situation
And if it didn't nigga, take ya time and think again
Saying that if someone isn't taking her seriously, they should reconsider
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