G-Unit was founded shortly after 50 Cent left Columbia Records. The original members were: 50 Cent, Bang Em Smurf, Domination, Lloyd Banks, Sha Money XL & Tony Yayo. These rappers collectively established the group as a whole in 2000; however, after Yayo got a prison sentence 50 Cent signed Young Buck and along with himself and Banks became the three faces of G-Unit. Smurf and Domination left the group due to some problems with the General, 50 Cent.
After being shot, 50 Cent signed to Interscope Records. Due to the success of his commercial debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin', he was granted his own record label. This was when 50 and Sha Money XL founded G-Unit Records.
The group continued to work hard and released several mixtape series which earned them a lot of attention in the rap industry. The most prominent of these being 50 Cent Is the Future, God's Plan, No Mercy, No Fear and Automatic Gunfire. G-Unit have also started a mixtape series with their DJ, DJ Whoo Kid, called G-Unit Radio.
These mixtapes gave them a gigantic buzz throughout New York City, which eventually led to 50's first solo album Get Rich or Die Tryin' selling over 12 million copies.
Before the group had a chance to record its debut album, Tony Yayo was sentenced to prison for a gun-possession charge as well as bail-jumping. During Tony Yayo's prison sentence, the group signed Nashville rapper, Young Buck. They continued their activity, working on yet more mixtape recordings. In particular, their 'G-Unit Remix' to 50 Cent's "P.I.M.P." was successful.
During Tony Yayo's prison sentence, G-Unit recorded their debut album, Beg for Mercy. The album was quickly released on November 14, 2003 to combat bootlegging and had significant commercial success. Tony Yayo made only two appearances on the album, both on songs that were recorded before his arrest. The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard charts and sold over 4 million units.
50 Cent later went on to sign The Game, Mobb Deep, M.O.P., Olivia, Spider Loc andMase. The Game was asked to be put in the group by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. 50 Cent agreed, and gave 7 of his records which was supposed to go on his second LP The Massacre. After The Game went on the radio and said that he had no problems with some rappers 50 Cent had issues with, 50 felt that Game was disloyal and kicked him out of the group, which lead to the infamous G-Unit vs. The Game/Black Wallstreet meet and beat off.
Ride With Me
G-Unit Lyrics
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Yeah, its 50 cent
and Lloyd Banks
and Young Buck
Yeah, and Joe
G-Unit!
everybody say (la la la la la la la la la la la la)
rock 'n' roll wit ya to the cover
Can you picture me and you not even friends no crew
We can do whatever you wanna do
I'll take your mind off whatever you going through
Just sit back and relax to the sound of the sax, I'm hood
But that don't mean I ride around with the rats
I work and make the music lose a
Couple pounds in the sack
Look at what we got right here
Such a work of art
Someone I'll give my heart
Do anything that's what I do
Just so that she would be mine
I'll give her all my time
Every part of me my mind
Soul and my body wassup i wanna
[Chorus]
Ride wit u, lie wit u
I wanna move with u, move with u, move with u
I wanna fly with u, ride with u, lie with u
I wanna move with u, move with u, move with u
I wanna ride
Your the type that just don't care
If its you I want
Then I'm gonna come and get you
And see what's really good with you
Please believe I'll take you there
But first let's see if you're intellectual
Matches up with your physical baby
[Chorus]
Come on and ride with a thug we can do what you like
A baller baby you see the blue in my ice
Drop the top and let your head blow back
Them J. Lo jeans girl that ass so fat
Puff know just what to do with all that
Chest to chest so I'll hit it from the back
I do it like a pro won't nobody know
Lets pop some more ride and listen to Joe
I just want to let u know that
That ooo you're so beautiful (you're so beautiful)
And that nothings impossible
The places that we can go (we can go anywhere baby)
I just want to let you know
That ooo you're so beautiful (you're so beautiful)
And that nothings impossible
The places that we can go (we can go anywhere baby)
[Chorus x2]
I just want to let u know that
That ooo you're so beautiful (you're so beautiful)
And that nothings impossible
The places that we can go (we can go anywhere baby)
I just want to let you know
That ooo you're so beautiful (you're so beautiful)
And that nothings impossible
The places that we can go (we can go anywhere baby)
In G-Unit's song "Ride With Me," the group expresses their desire to spend time with a special someone and take them on various adventures. They mention that they do not need a crew and can do whatever their partner wants. The members of G-Unit assert that they are not just thugs, but they also appreciate music and can make someone relax with the sound of the sax. They want to spend time with their partner and take their mind off any issues they may be facing.
The chorus emphasizes the desire to ride, fly, move, and lie with this person, suggesting that they want to be intimately involved with them. They also compliment the person's beauty and acknowledge that they can go anywhere together. By the end of the song, the listener can feel the passion and devotion that G-unit has towards their love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
rock 'n' roll wit ya to the cover
Let's go on an adventure together, travel to new places and experience new things.
We'll still hit the blocks and I'm sold with you
Even if we go on these adventures, we won't forget where we come from and we'll still stay true to our roots.
Can you picture me and you not even friends no crew
Imagine just the two of us without any distractions, getting to know each other on a deeper level.
We can do whatever you wanna do
I'm open to anything, as long as it's with you.
I'll take your mind off whatever you going through
I'll be there to support you and take your mind off any problems or stress you may be dealing with.
Just sit back and relax to the sound of the sax, I'm hood
We can just chill and listen to some smooth music, even though I may come from a rough background.
But that don't mean I ride around with the rats
Despite where I come from, I don't associate with negative people or things.
I work and make the music lose a couple pounds in the sack
My music has the ability to make people feel good and lose themselves in the moment.
Look at what we got right here, Such a work of art
You are special and unique, like a masterpiece that should be cherished.
Someone I'll give my heart, Do anything that's what I do
I'm willing to do anything for you and give you my all, including my heart.
Just so that she would be mine, I'll give her all my time
I'm willing to invest my time and energy into the relationship to make it work and keep you happy.
Every part of me my mind, Soul and my body wassup i wanna
I'm not just offering my physical presence, but my mental and emotional presence as well.
Ride wit u, lie wit u, I wanna move with u, move with u, move with u, I wanna fly with u, ride with u, lie with u, I wanna move with u, move with u, move with u, I wanna ride
I want to be with you in all aspects of life, whether it be through physical experiences, emotional connections or just spending time together.
Your the type that just don't care
You're the type of person who is carefree and spontaneous.
If its you I want, Then I'm gonna come and get you
If I want you, then I'm going to do what it takes to get you and be with you.
And see what's really good with you
I want to get to know you on a deeper level and see what makes you unique and special.
Please believe I'll take you there
I'm willing to take you anywhere you want to go, both mentally and physically.
But first let's see if you're intellectual Matches up with your physical baby
Before we go any further, I want to make sure that we connect on an intellectual level as well as a physical one.
Come on and ride with a thug we can do what you like
Come be with me, even though I may come from a rough background, we can still do things that you enjoy and have fun together.
A baller baby you see the blue in my ice
I have flashy things and like to live lavishly, but it doesn't define who I am as a person.
Drop the top and let your head blow back
Let's enjoy the moment and the freedom of cruising in a car with the top down.
Them J. Lo jeans girl that ass so fat Puff know just what to do with all that Chest to chest so I'll hit it from the back
Some explicit sexual content.
I do it like a pro won't nobody know
I'm confident in my ability to pleasure you and keep our relationship private.
Lets pop some more ride and listen to Joe
Let's get high and listen to some music together, enjoying the moment and each other's company.
I just want to let u know that That ooo you're so beautiful (you're so beautiful) And that nothings impossible The places that we can go (we can go anywhere baby)
I want you to know that you are beautiful and that together we can accomplish anything and go anywhere.
Contributed by Vivian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thomaspetersen8056
2024 anyone?
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Down here bro from Algeria (setif)
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Yessir!
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South Africa 🇿🇦
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🫡
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😊❤
@devantejackson5085
2024 Can't believe it's been 20 Years Since this Classic Song, Video, and Album.
"Beg for Mercy" is an Underrated 💎💎.
Era when 50/G-Unit had the Game on Lock 🔒.
Banks Underrated and Buck Verse Made it Classic.
Joe is an Underrated Singer/Vocalist and he Deserves his Flowers 🌹🌹.
Miss them Times 😢. Glad I Grew up this Era.
20 Years Later still Dope 🔥🔥
@madderleignbree
this generation will never know how good these days was .. this is what I call "Music"
@junebug8882
2024… We are in the future everyone.. What
@karlmajor7000
2023 and still listening to these bangers 👌🏼