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.
Wanna Get To Know You
G-Unit Lyrics
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I really want to fuck you, baby
One dose of your lovin'
I know it gon' drive me crazy
I want to be your lover
I want to get to know you, baby
One dose of my lovin'
I know it gon' drive you crazy
I'm lovin' how you look in my eyes
Swingin' them hips when you pass
I'm visualizing my name tattooed on that ass, baby
Jump on this Harley, let's go smoke some of that Bob Marley
Sip some Bacardi then go pull up at the after party (come on)
I think we make a perfect couple but you think I'm trouble
Maybe that's the reason you gave me the wrong number (what)
She got me feeling like, maybe she the wrong woman
Think I'm'a be chasin' the chickenhead you're on somethin'
Your toes painted, hair fixed all the time
And your Gucci boots the same color as mine
If you read between the lines you can see that I want you
I betcha I'll have you doing what you said that you won't do (I told you)
Make a decision shorty, good things don't last long
Your girlfriend keeps showing me that thong
Before I head home I'ma stop at your house and blow the horn
If you come outside you know it's on, holla at your boy
I want to get to know you
I really want to fuck you, baby
One dose of your lovin'
I know it gon' drive me crazy
I want to be your lover
I want to get to know you, baby
One dose of my lovin' (oh, yeah)
Lately she's been frustrated with the baller, wonder why I don't call her
Maybe because I'm busy and she needs someone to spoil her
It gets annoying, from time to time I gotta ignore her
In order to let her know that we friends and nutting more
She loves it when I'm in town, hate it when I'm not around
I get her and wear her down, next door neighbors hear the sound
Pictures hitting the ground, just enough to hold us down
I'm sticking and moving, cruising after the third round (third round)
Just lay back, baby, and let me drive you crazy
I can make a forty-year old feel like a young lady
I admit I fell in love with her frame
And to make her feel special I let her call me by my government name
Her panties wet over fame, fell in love with my chain
I wonder if I wasn't an entertainer, would she remain?
Surrounding me, hounding me, trying to be my only
I'm not your boyfriend, I'm your homie
I wanna get to know ya (I wanna get to know you)
I really wanna fuck you, baby
One dose of my loving
I know it gon' drive you crazy (I'm gonna drive you crazy)
I wanna be your lover (oh, yeah)
I wanna get to know you, baby (get to know you, get to know)
One dose of my loving (oh, yeah)
I know it gon' drive you crazy
Yeah, don't know what fucked me up more, watching her lick her lips
Or watching her walk, she hypnotized me with her hips, man
I sweet talk her if she like
'Cause all she really want is a nigga to treat her right, right?
Look, I'm legit now, I used to break laws
Now you can reap the benefits of world tours (woo)
Big house, big Benz, girl, it's yours
Mink coats, Italian shoes, stones with no flaws
You ain't got to look like a model for me to adore you
All you gotta do is love me and be loyal
Don't indulge in my past, fuck what happened before you
'Cause it means somebody's gon' hate you that never saw you
Come here, let me touch on you, I let you touch on me
Put my tongue on you, you put your tongue on me
Let me ride on you and you can ride on
We can do it all the night, we can have a baller night (I wanna get to know you)
I wanna get to know ya
I really wanna fuck you, baby
One dose of my loving
I know it gon' drive you crazy
I wanna be your lover (lover, yeah)
I wanna get to know you, baby
One dose of my loving
I know it gon' drive you crazy (I'm gon' drive you crazy, oh, yeah)
I wanna get to know ya
I really wanna fuck you, baby
One dose of my loving
I know it gon' drive me, crazy
I wanna be your lover
I wanna get to know you, baby
One dose of my loving
I know it gon' drive you crazy
I wanna be your lover (oh, yeah)
I wanna understand you, baby
I wanna be your lover
I wanna understand you, baby
The song "Wanna Get To Know You" by G-Unit is a hip-hop track that tackles the rapper's desire to get closer to a woman. The song's chorus expresses the main idea of the song as it repeatedly states the desire to know the woman better, love her, and even make her crazy. The first verse is delivered by Young Buck who is singing about his attraction towards a woman. He describes how he loves the way she looks and moves and he even imagines his name tattooed on her body. Buck then asks her to go on a ride with him, smoke weed, and have some Bacardi. He sings about thinking that they are a perfect couple and wonders if she thinks he is trouble.
The second verse is delivered by Lloyd Banks who talks about how busy he is and how it can annoy his woman. He describes how much she loves him when he is in town and how fast she misses him when he leaves. Banks is singing about how he and his girl are just friends, and he is not interested in having anything more with her. The final verse is delivered by 50 Cent, who expresses his desire to be with the woman. He sings about his lavish lifestyle and how he wants to share it with her. 50 Cent promises to treat her right and not to hold her past against her.
Overall, the song portrays the rapper's interest in a woman and how they are ready to treat her right. The song's catchy chorus and smooth beats make it a classic hip-hop track that still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to get to know you
I really want to get to know you
I really want to fuck you, baby
I have sexual desires for you
I'm lost in your lovin'
Your love has captured me
I'm simply gonna drive you , crazy
I will make you lose control
I want to be your lover
I desire to be your romantic partner
I'm lovin' how you look in my eyes
I am attracted to your physical appearance
Swingin' them hips when you pass
I find your movements attractive and alluring
I'm visualizing my name tattooed on that ass baby
I imagine myself being intimately involved with you
Jump on this Harley
Let's ride this motorcycle together
Lets go smoke some of that Bob Marley
Let's consume marijuana together
Sip some Bacardi
Let's drink Bacardi rum together
Then go pull up at the after party
Let's attend the party after the main event
I think we make a perfect couple
I believe that we are a great match
But you think I'm trouble
You perceive me as problematic
Maybe that's the reason you gave me the wrong number
Perhaps you intentionally gave me incorrect contact information
Your toes painted half fixed all the time
Your pedicure is incomplete
And your Gucci boots the same color as mine
We have similar fashion taste
If you read between the lines you can see that I want you
If you interpret my words and actions, you will realize I desire you
I betcha I have you doin' what you said that you won't do
I am confident that I can make you break your promises
Making decisions shorty good things don't last long
Opportunities do not always last forever
Your girlfriend keep showin' me that thong
Your friend is flirting with me
Before I head home
Before I leave
I'ma stop at your house and blow the horn
I will honk my car horn to get your attention
If you come outside you know it's on
We can spend time together if you meet me outside
Bitches be frustrated with the baller
Women become annoyed with rich and successful men
Wonder why I don't call her
Women question why I do not contact them
Maybe because I'm busy and she needs someone to spoil her
Perhaps I am too preoccupied to provide for her needs
It gets annoying from time to time I gotta ignore her
She can be bothersome, so I ignore her occasionally
In order to let her know we'll be friends and nothing more
I communicate that our relationship will only be platonic
She loves it when I'm in town
She enjoys my presence when I visit
Hate it when I'm not around
She dislikes when I am absent
I admit I fell in love with a frame
I confess that I am attracted to her physical appearance
And to make her feel special I let her call me by my government name
To show her that she matters to me, I allow her to use my real name
Her panties wet over fame
She becomes aroused by my fame and success
Fall in love with my chain
She is attracted to my expensive jewelry
I wonder if I wasn't an entertainer would she remain
I contemplate if she would still be interested in me if I were not famous
Surrounding me hounding me trying to be my only
She constantly seeks my attention and attempts to be the only person in my life
I'm not your boyfriend I'm your homie
I am not in a romantic relationship with you, but we are friends
What would fuck me up more
What would be more distressing to me
Watching her lick her lips
Observing her run her tongue over her lips
Or watching her walk she hypnotize me with her hips
Or viewing her walk, which mesmerizes me with her body movements
Cause all she really want is a nigga to treat her right
All she desires is to be treated with respect by a loving partner
Look I'm legit now used to break laws
I am now a lawful person, previously a lawbreaker
Now you can reap the benefit of world tours
You can now share the advantages of traveling the world with me
Big house big Benz girl it yours
I can provide you with a luxurious lifestyle
Mink coats Italian shoes stones with no flaws
I can buy you expensive garments, shoes, and jewelry
You ain't go to look like a model for me to adore you
You do not need to have a perfect appearance for me to love you
All you gotta do is love me and be loyal
You must only love and remain faithful to me
Don't Indulge in my past fuck what happened before you
Do not concern yourself with my history or past behavior
Cause their be some honies gonna hate you that never saw you
There will be women who dislike you without even meeting you
Come here let my touch on you
Allow me to touch you
I let you touch on me
You can touch me too
Put my tongue on you you put your tongue on me
We can engage in oral sex
Let me ride on you and you can ride on
Let's have sex in different positions
We can do it all the night
We can have extended sexual activities throughout the night
I really need to stand you, baby
I am infatuated with you
I want to be your lawyer
I want to protect and defend you
I'm simply gonna try you, crazy
I will do everything to make you feel crazy for me
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Leon Ware, Andy Thelusma, Christopher Lloyd, Curtis Jackson, David Brown, Jacqueline Hilliard
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