I'll be ft Jay-Z
Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978), better known by her st… Read Full Bio ↴Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978), better known by her stage name Foxy Brown, is an American rapper. She is known for her solo work as well as numerous collaborations and a brief stint as part of hip-hop supergroup The Firm. Brown has faced many obstacles during her rise to fame, including feuds with other rappers, personal tragedy and run-ins with the law, thus being labeled as one of the more controversial female rappers. She has released four solo albums: 1996's Ill Na Na, 1999's Chyna Doll, 2001's Broken Silence, 2003's Ill Na Na 2: The Fever and 2008's Brooklyn's Don Diva. After a bitter split with her record label Def Jam in 2003, Brown ended up in label limbo. In 2004, childhood friend and collaborator Jay-Z resigned Brown to Def Jam and his Rocafella Records label, when he became the President of Def Jam Records. Foxy later split with Def Jam once again to go independent with Black Hand Management.

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 be ft Jay-Z
Foxy Brown Lyrics


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That's right, papa, that's right
How we do, yeah, I'll na na
Uh huh, uh, come on

What up pop, brace yourself as I ride on top
Close your eyes as you ride, right out your socks
Double, lose his mind as he grind in the tunnel
Wanna gimme the cash he made off his last bundle
Nasty-girl don't pass me the world
I push to be not the backseat girl
Don't deep throat the C-note she float
Murder she wrote, and keeps the heat close
Firm nigga, we 'posed to be the illest on three coasts
Familia, bigga than Icos
Y'all, Danny DeVitoes, small niggaz
All I see is the penny heaters, that's all niggaz
No shark in this year raise it bigga
Fifteen percent make the whole world sit up
and take notice, Na Na take over
Y'all take quotas, to hit papa

Straight out the gate y'all, we drop hits
Now tell me, how nasty can you get
All the way from the hood to your neck of the woods
It's ripped, one thing for sure I'll be good

Straight out the gate y'all, we drop hits
Now tell me, how nasty can you get
All the way from the hood to your neck of the woods
It's ripped, one thing for sure I'll be good

I'm 2 Live, Nasty As I Wanna Be
Don't shake your sassy ass in front of me
'fore I take you there and tear your back out
That shit ain't happened since The Mack was out

Uh, rollin' for Lana, dripped in Gabbana
Nineties style, you find a style
Right away it's the fit, wanna taste the shit
Put me on a bass, and throw your face in it, fucker
Na Na, y'all can't touch her
My sex drive all night like a trucker
let alone the skills I possess
And y'all gon' see by these mil's I possess
Never settle for less, I'm in excess
Not inexpensive DVS
To the two, that's just the way I'm built
Nasty what, classy, still

Straight out the gate y'all, we drop hits
Now tell me, how nasty can you get
All the way from the hood to your neck of the woods
It's ripped, one thing for sure I'll be good

Straight out the gate y'all, we drop hits
Now tell me, how nasty can you get
All the way from the hood to your neck of the woods
It's ripped, one thing for sure I'll be good

Well you can hoe what I got, roll with the rock
The fella Capo in the candy apple drop
Will tears fall to your ears if I don't stop
Can ya throw it like a quarterback, third in the lot?

Dig me, I get you locked like Biggie, wit Irv in the spot
Word middie, the cop 'n biddie
Uh, I'm the bomdigi, punana
Sexy brown thing, uh, Madon' y'all
Make em turn over from the full-court pressure
to undress ya and shit all over your asses
I ain't playin knockin out at the Williams
I'm sayin, what's the sense in delayin
I'm tryin to run G from the P to the A.M.
I saw your little thing now I'm swayin, OK'in (Ah, shit uh, uh)

Straight out the gate y'all, we drop hits
Now tell me, how nasty can you get
All the way from the hood to your neck of the woods
It's ripped, one thing for sure I'll be good

Straight out the gate y'all, we drop hits
Now tell me, how nasty can you get




All the way from the hood to your neck of the woods
It's ripped, one thing for sure I'll be good

Overall Meaning

"I'll Be" is a rap song by Foxy Brown featuring Jay-Z. It was released in 1996 and is part of Brown's debut album "Ill Na Na". The song is an energetic rap track with sexually explicit lyrics. It starts with Foxy Brown proclaiming her greatness and sex appeal as she rides on top. The chorus is an invitation to the listener to enjoy the music and get nasty with them. The verses are a back-and-forth between Brown and Jay-Z, with both rappers showcasing their skills and confidence.


The lyrics of "I'll Be" are full of sexual innuendos, boasting, and bravado. Foxy Brown and Jay-Z take turns to rap about their superior skills in bed, their wealth, and their influence on the rap scene. They also use wordplay and references to pop culture to make their lyrics more impactful. Although some of the lyrics can be seen as objectifying women, Foxy Brown's verses show that she is in control of her sexuality and not afraid to express it.


"I'll Be" was a hit when it was released and helped establish Foxy Brown and Jay-Z as prominent rappers in the 90s. The song's catchy chorus and upbeat tempo made it a popular party anthem. The music video for the song featured Foxy Brown and Jay-Z performing in different locations, including a tunnel and a rooftop. The video also had appearances by other prominent rappers like Lil' Kim and DMX.


Line by Line Meaning

That's right, papa, that's right
Acknowledging and agreeing with a father figure


How we do, yeah, I'll na na
Expressing confidence and prowess


What up pop, brace yourself as I ride on top
Addressing a male authority figure while asserting dominance


Close your eyes as you ride, right out your socks
Encouraging sensual pleasure


Double, lose his mind as he grind in the tunnel
Describing sexual activity in a discreet location


Wanna gimme the cash he made off his last bundle
Expressing a desire for material wealth and power


Nasty-girl don't pass me the world
Asserting independence and self-reliance


I push to be not the backseat girl
Striving for leadership and control


Don't deep throat the C-note she float
Warning against betraying one's values for money


Murder she wrote, and keeps the heat close
Displaying a tough and dangerous persona


Firm nigga, we 'posed to be the illest on three coasts
Asserting dominance and superiority over other groups


Familia, bigga than Icos
Emphasizing the importance of family and unity


Y'all, Danny DeVitoes, small niggaz
Insulting and belittling rivals


All I see is the penny heaters, that's all niggaz
Disparaging and mocking rivals


No shark in this year raise it bigga
Encouraging ambition and success


Fifteen percent make the whole world sit up
Highlighting the value of success and influence


and take notice, Na Na take over
Asserting dominance and control


Y'all take quotas, to hit papa
Insulting and belittling rivals


Well you can hoe what I got, roll with the rock
Asserting confidence and sexual prowess


The fella Capo in the candy apple drop
Displaying wealth and success


Will tears fall to your ears if I don't stop
Threatening emotional harm


Can ya throw it like a quarterback, third in the lot?
Asking for sexual dexterity


Dig me, I get you locked like Biggie, wit Irv in the spot
Boasting about sexual prowess and influence


Word middie, the cop 'n biddie
Rhyming and emphasizing one's power


Sexy brown thing, uh, Madon' y'all
Complimenting oneself and expressing sexual appeal


Make em turn over from the full-court pressure
Imagery of sporting dominance and sexual prowess


to undress ya and shit all over your asses
Conflating power and pleasure in a vulgar way


I ain't playin knockin out at the Williams
Threatening physical harm


I'm tryin to run G from the P to the A.M.
Expressing ambition and success


I saw your little thing now I'm swayin, OK'in (Ah, shit uh, uh)
Flirtatious and confident


Straight out the gate y'all, we drop hits
Boasting about music success


Now tell me, how nasty can you get
Asserting sexual prowess and confidence


All the way from the hood to your neck of the woods
Implying widespread influence and success


It's ripped, one thing for sure I'll be good
Expressing confidence and self-assuredness




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., BMG Rights Management
Written by: SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN-CLAUDE OLIVIER, RENE MOORE, ANGELA WINBUSH, SHAWN CARTER

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Still hot as hell in 2024.

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