Brown played a variety of instruments in his school's marching band and managed to score a break when DeVante Swing of Jodeci heard one of Brown's demos. Brown earned spots doing backup for Christopher Williams and did some writing. He finally scored a break when he managed to get a contract with Uptown after Andre Harrell saw him in a recording session.
In 1994, while on Uptown Records, Brown spurred controversy his single "Taste Your Love" was released. The single was an ode to oral sex and was banned in parts of the south. Despite the press around the single, it failed to perform well on the charts and caused Brown's album to be put on the shelves for the remainder of the time he was at Uptown.
When Andre Harrell of Uptown moved to Motown, he brought Brown with him. Motown promoted the album by releasing two more singles and in 1996, released his self-titled debut album. The album featured Sean "Puffy" Combs and Faith Evans. Brown has continued his music career on an independent label. Visit http://www.myspace.com/horacebrownmusic his MySpace.
One for the Money
Horace Brown Lyrics
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Foxy Brown, uh, Horace Brown, what, remix, uh
And y'all all see me, frontin' in a Z iced out
with all my Firm bino's nigga, bet we diced out and on the low
My steez, consists of three's and triple three's
and six figures of three's, and chromed SE's
Chillin' on the villa, stackin' my swilla
Italiano, with some Columbian cats, bubblin' my stacks
The richest, Mr and Mrs, the double Browns
One for the money ("one, one, one one")
Two for the show ("two, two, two two ")
Three to get the honeys ("three, three, three three")
Here we go ("hit, hit, hit me")
One for the money ("one, one, one one")
Two for the show ("two, two, two two")
Three to get the honeys ("three, three, three three")
Here we go ("hit, hit, hit me")
M-O-N-E-Y, it's all good with me
'Cause finally I can afford the life of luxury
And I remember in the day, Mamma had to work so hard
just to pay, all the money spent, had to get another job
And now we're living in a (Eight room mansion, on the hill)
And we sippin' on (Sippin' on champagne, when we chill)
And we ridin' (Lex, Coupe, Beamers and the Benz)
All over the world (From the East to the West coast, makin' ends)
See, we do it
One for the money ("one, one, one one")
Two for the show ("two, two, two two ")
Three to get the honeys ("three, three, three three")
Here we go ("hit, hit, hit me")
It's true, it's what we live for
We love to sing, we gonna freak you up and down
It's how we do our thing
And to the ladies in the house tonight, lookin' fly
You got it right, it's gonna be an after party
The lyrics to Horace Brown's hit single, One for the Money, are all about showing off his newfound status and the luxurious lifestyle that comes with it. He talks about his expensive cars, triple six-figure income, and his beautiful Italian and Colombian companions. Brown's verses reveal his pride in being able to finally afford the life of his dreams, something he remembers was a struggle for his mother when he was growing up. He highlights his lavish eight-room mansion and travel all over the world with his fancy cars.
The chorus of the song, "One for the money, two for the show, three to get the honeys," seems to be a nod to a traditional children's rhyme. The verses, on the other hand, convey Brown's pride in his success and the lavish lifestyle that he is living. The song also features a verse from Foxy Brown, where she raps about her wealth and success.
The song's underlying message highlights the pursuit of wealth and status at all costs. Brown's lyrics demonstrate his pride in his success and his love for his glamorous lifestyle, but they also reflect the societal norms that portray material success as the ultimate goal.
Line by Line Meaning
And y'all all see me, frontin' in a Z iced out with all my Firm bino's nigga, bet we diced out and on the low
Everyone sees me showing off my flashy, diamond-covered attire as I roll with my gang, the Firm, unnoticed by the authorities.
My steez, consists of three's and triple three's and six figures of three's, and chromed SE's Chillin' on the villa, stackin' my swilla with a luga luga, the nine Rugar
My style is all about the number three, represented by my car rims and the stacks of cash I'm accumulating. I'm relaxing in my villa, counting my profits, all while carrying my powerful Rugar gun.
Italiano, with some Columbian cats, bubblin' my stacks The richest, Mr and Mrs, the double Browns
I'm living it up with Italian and Colombian associates, who are helping me make money. I'm part of the wealthy, power couple known as the Double Browns.
One for the money ("one, one, one one") Two for the show ("two, two, two two ") Three to get the honeys ("three, three, three three") Here we go ("hit, hit, hit me")
This is our anthem for success, signifying the steps we're taking to gain wealth and attention. It's time to party, let's go!
M-O-N-E-Y, it's all good with me 'Cause finally I can afford the life of luxury
I'm all about the money, but it's not just for the sake of having it. Now that I have reached financial success, I can enjoy a life of luxury.
And I remember in the day, Mamma had to work so hard just to pay, all the money spent, had to get another job
I recall a time when my mother had to work incredibly hard just to make ends meet. She was spending more money than earning, so she had to take on an additional job.
And now we're living in a (Eight room mansion, on the hill) And we sippin' on (Sippin' on champagne, when we chill) And we ridin' (Lex, Coupe, Beamers and the Benz) All over the world (From the East to the West coast, makin' ends)
Nowadays, we're living in an enormous mansion situated on a hilltop. We're also enjoying champagne while relaxing, driving our luxurious cars. We're travelling all across the globe, from the East to the West coast of the United States, simply making a living for ourselves.
It's true, it's what we live for We love to sing, we gonna freak you up and down It's how we do our thing
This is who we are, what we live for. We love to sing and entertain our audience, but we're also ready to turn up and party hard.
And to the ladies in the house tonight, lookin' fly You got it right, it's gonna be an after party
For all the beautiful women present tonight, who are looking their best, we invite you all to an after-party. Let's have some fun!
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HORACE BROWN JR., KEVIN DEANE, BAKARDI WILDCAT, OSTEN S. JR. HARVEY, CRAIG J. MACK
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@MsPrestige2009
They don't make good music, like this anymore ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ง๐ผ๐
@knix2for5
no sir !
@musiclover-cn7tb
@@knix2for5 soooooo true....
@mssouthside6818
This is my Song from back in Day ..Respectfully
@Cas82958
what a great song for when you're feeling good. a 90's vibe
@romainemisra3148
The best years of my life with music like this...
@lornamcf3992
Saw him in concert Saturday. He's still got it!!
@swaggaqueen0391
Heard this on the radio and I screamed "Throwback!!!!!!" I used to love this song when I was young. Thank you to who ever thought of Shazam.
@hafidasri6685
im 55 still loving it
@anthonybelton-ford3124
26 and loving it. Was only 2 when it came out but I must say I've always liked 90s r and b, so I reckon hearing this music has carved my taste