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".
I'll Na Na ft Method Man
Foxy Brown Lyrics
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Huhh, all up in ya like a bone when I
Johnny Blaze, the Iron Lung
Foxy Brown, the ill na na (yeah, see'mon, yeah, see'mon)
Destination (c'mon, see'mon) plat'
Yo Na Na so ill, first week out
Shipped a half a mil, niggas freaked out
And the track record, I'm all about plaques
Shakin' my ass half naked, lovin' this life
Waitin' for Kim album to drop, knowin' it's tight
Standin' center stage, closin' the show holdin' a gat
Since you opened up, I know you're hopin' it's wack
Niggas, screamin' my name on record straight whylin
Maybe I'll answer back when you reach a hundred thousand
This is ladies night, and the Mercedes is tight
When I'm coming home? Maybe tonight
Leave my food by the microwave, kiss the baby goodnight
It's my time to shine it's playtime tonight
I'ma try to stand my ground, know when I fall
I left your ass home alone, hopin' I call
Who's got the illest pussy on the planet?
Sugar walls comin' down niggas can't stand it, the ill na na
True Absolut Vodka, straight shots
For the has-beens and have-nots, dolla dolla
Real and it don't stop, we movin' up
First the mansion then the yacht, sound proper
Straight cash get got, bloodhounds
Tryin' to hunt down the Brown Fox, the ill na na
No more sexin' me all night, thinkin' it's alright
While I'm lookin' over your shoulder, watchin' the hall light
You hate when it's a ball right? Ladies this ain't handball
Nigga hit these walls right before I call Mike
In the morning when it's all bright, eggs over easy
Hope you have my shit tight when I open my eyes
While I'm eatin' gettin' dressed up, this ain't yo' pad
I left some money on the dresser, find you a cab
No more, sharin' I pain, sharin'I made
It's time to outslick niggas, ladies sharin' our game
Put it in high gear, flip the eye wear
Nas ruled the world but now it's my year
And from, here on I solemnly swear
To hold my own like Pee Wee in a movie theater (uh-huh)
Yeah I don't need a man's wealth (yeah)
But I can do bad (bad) by my damn self (self)
And uhh
Who's got the illest pussy on the planet?
Sugar walls comin down niggas can't stand it, the ill na na
True Absolut Vodka, straight shots
For the has-beens and have-nots, dolla dolla
Real and it don't stop, we movin' up
First the mansion then the yacht, sound proper
Straight cash get got, bloodhounds
Tryin' to hunt down the Brown Fox, the ill na na
Uhh vodka
Not not
Dolla dolla, stop stop
C'mon c'mon, yah, it's the ill na na
No more waitin' to exhale, we takin' deep breaths
Ladies take this over, I be Fox so peep this
Love thyself with no one above thee
'Cause ain't nobody gon' love me like me
If he, don't do the right thing like Spike Lee
Bye bye wifey make him lose his Nike's (uh uh, yeah)
Hit the road
Mami told me in order to, find a prince
You gotta kiss some toads
Who got the illest pussy on the planet?
Sugar walls comin' down niggas can't stand it, the ill na na
True Absolut Vodka, straight shots
For the has-beens and have-nots, dolla dolla
Real and it don't stop, we movin' up
First the mansion then the yacht, sound proper
Straight cash get got, bloodhounds
Tryin to hunt down the Brown Fox, the ill na na
The lyrics of Foxy Brown's "Ill Na Na" are all about asserting sexual empowerment and confidence. Foxy Brown, the "ill na na," boasts about her sexual prowess and reputation as a celebrity rapper. She feigns to her male colleagues and audience that she's not interested in fame and money; rather, she's "all about sex." Foxy Brown makes it clear that she's not afraid to use her sexuality to her advantage, and it's a facet of herself that she's proud of. Additionally, she speaks about the progress she's made, describing how she's "moving up" from a mansion to a yacht, and achieving her dreams of wealth and status.
Foxy Brown's lyrics in the song βIll Na Naβ shows how she's not afraid to use sexuality to earn attention and fame. Unlike many other female celebrities at the time, she's owning her sexuality and not letting others dictate how she should behave. Throughout the song, Foxy Brown expresses her belief that women should own their sexuality and desires, and not be ashamed of it. She also speaks about the importance of self-love and empowerment, saying that "ain't nobody gon' love me like me." Foxy Brown raps about her rise to fame while maintaining her independence and attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
One time
I'm here and ready to start.
Huhh, all up in ya like a bone when I
I'm all over you like a dog nipping at your heels.
Johnny Blaze, the Iron Lung
I'm a tough, unbreakable force.
Foxy Brown, the ill na na (yeah, see'mon, yeah, see'mon)
I'm Foxy Brown, the best there is at what I do.
Yo Na Na so ill, first week out
My first week out, my music was so popular it sold 500,000 copies.
Shipped a half a mil, niggas freaked out
People were shocked by the success of my album.
She's all about sex, pard-on, check your facts
Don't be mistaken, I'm not just about sex; I have more to offer than that.
And the track record, I'm all about plaques
My goal is to achieve more success and recognition in the industry.
Shakin' my ass half naked, lovin' this life
I enjoy performing and showing off my body.
Waitin' for Kim album to drop, knowin' it's tight
I'm excited for Lil' Kim's album to come out because I know it's going to be good.
Standin' center stage, closin' the show holdin' a gat
I'm the main attraction of the show and I'm armed with a gun.
Since you opened up, I know you're hopin' it's wack
Because you're criticizing me, I know you secretly want me to fail.
Niggas, screamin' my name on record straight whylin
My fans are supportive and enthusiastic about me.
Maybe I'll answer back when you reach a hundred thousand
I'll only pay attention to haters and competitors once they've achieved as much success as me.
This is ladies night, and the Mercedes is tight
It's a fun night out, and I'm driving a nice car to enjoy it.
When I'm coming home? Maybe tonight
I'm having too much fun to know when I'll be finished with my night out.
Leave my food by the microwave, kiss the baby goodnight
Make sure to save me some food and put the baby to bed before you go out.
It's my time to shine it's playtime tonight
I'm living life to the fullest and am ready to have fun and show off.
I'ma try to stand my ground, know when I fall
I'm going to be strong and resilient in the face of failure.
I left your ass home alone, hopin' I call
I left you at home, wondering when I would come back.
Who's got the illest pussy on the planet?
Who is the most sexually skilled and confident woman alive?
Sugar walls comin' down niggas can't stand it, the ill na na
My sexual prowess is a force to be reckoned with and intimidates some men.
True Absolut Vodka, straight shots
I only drink the best quality vodka.
For the has-beens and have-nots, dolla dolla
I'm successful and I've made a lot of money for myself and others.
Real and it don't stop, we movin' up
I'm genuine and my career is only going to get better.
First the mansion then the yacht, sound proper
I'm going to enjoy the luxuries that come with success.
Straight cash get got, bloodhounds
I'm generous with my money, but I'm also aware of people who just want to use me for it.
Tryin' to hunt down the Brown Fox, the ill na na
People are always looking for me because I'm so successful and sought-after.
No more sexin' me all night, thinkin' it's alright
You can't just have sex with me all night and think that's okay.
While I'm lookin' over your shoulder, watchin' the hall light
I'm keeping tabs on you and won't let you get away with anything.
You hate when it's a ball right? Ladies this ain't handball
You don't like it when I'm in control, but that's just how it is.
Nigga hit these walls right before I call Mike
Before you disappoint me, you better do what I want you to do.
In the morning when it's all bright, eggs over easy
I like to take it easy in the morning and eat eggs.
Hope you have my shit tight when I open my eyes
I expect you to have everything I need taken care of before I even wake up.
While I'm eatin' gettin' dressed up, this ain't yo' pad
I don't want you to feel too comfortable in my space or think you have too much say in my life.
I left some money on the dresser, find you a cab
I'm willing to help you out for the night, but know your place and don't get too comfortable.
No more, sharin' I pain, sharin'I made
I'm done sharing my successes and failures with you.
It's time to outslick niggas, ladies sharin' our game
It's time for women to be smarter and more successful than men.
Put it in high gear, flip the eye wear
It's time to step up our game and look good while we do it.
Nas ruled the world but now it's my year
I'm the one on top now and taking over the industry.
And from, here on I solemnly swear
I'm making a promise to myself and my fans.
To hold my own like Pee Wee in a movie theater (uh-huh)
I'm going to be independent and strong like Pee Wee Herman in his movie theater scene.
Yeah I don't need a man's wealth (yeah)
I don't need a man to provide for me or give me money.
But I can do bad (bad) by my damn self (self)
If I'm going to fail or make a mistake, it's going to be entirely my own decision.
No more waitin' to exhale, we takin' deep breaths
I'm done waiting for things to happen and am taking control of my life.
Ladies take this over, I be Fox so peep this
Women are in charge now and they need to take notice.
Love thyself with no one above thee
I need to love myself and put myself first.
'Cause ain't nobody gon' love me like me
There's no one who can take care of me or love me the way I can.
If he, don't do the right thing like Spike Lee
If a man isn't treating me the right way, he doesn't deserve my time or attention.
Bye bye wifey make him lose his Nike's (uh uh, yeah)
I can easily take a man's loyalty and attention away from his significant other.
Hit the road
I'm finished with you, it's time for you to leave.
Mami told me in order to, find a prince
My mother taught me how to find a good man.
You gotta kiss some toads
You have to kiss some bad guys before you'll find a good one.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONALD LAPREAD, WILLIAM KING, MILAN WILLIAMS, LIONEL RICHIE, WALTER ORANGE, SHAWN CARTER, CHARLY CHARLES, CLIFFORD SMITH
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music lover1984
I will never forget this iconic album cover.
JackewieBΓΌx
hey , this one here isnt the real one
Toy Rich
Lyrical genius at a very young age!! π₯
Εukasz Tonia
I just read that J wrote the lyrics for her.
Vanessa McGhee
Love this song. Fox Brown is my favorite from back in day. I listen to her music almost everyday nobody has her foxy sound. And hell yeah I love me some method Man. Nice pick AEL.ππβπΌ
Rap Beats
I used to bump this a lot when I was a teenager. So dope.
Genesis Treaty
My favorite song on the album and by her period. Method murdered that hookπ§¨π₯
Tiffany Mone
2020 song still rocks hard!
Fiona Stuart
That's because hip hop back then was built to last. Much better than this mumble rap these days. This is still poppin'
Jason Simon
βShakin' my ass half naked, lovin' this life
Waitin' for Kim album to drop, knowin' it's tightβ
Missing the days when King Fox & Queen Bee was HipHopβs Thelma & Louise
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