By the age of twelve, Jadakiss was a freestyle rapper, engaging in competitions. He and some of his friends were given the opportunity to compete in the "Jack the Rapper Competition" in Florida, where Jadakiss was noticed for his battle rap ability. He met Dee and Wah of the Ruff Ryders (then a management company), and began hanging out and battling outside of the Ruff Ryders' studio where artists like DMX made their first hits.
Jadakiss founded the rap group the Warlox in 1994 with friends Jamaal, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They later signed to Bad Boy Entertainment, where it was suggested that they change their name simply to "The LOX", which came to stand for Living Off eXperience. They made their first appearance on The Main Source's 1994 LP "Fuck What You Think" on the track "Set it Off".
The group, especially Jadakiss, developed a close relationship with The Notorious B.I.G., during which time Jadakiss was taken under Biggie's wing. The LOX's first multi-platinum hit was the tribute to Biggie called "We'll Always Love Big Poppa" (the B-side to Puff Daddy's "I'll Be Missing You") in 1997. In 1998, the LOX released Money, Power, Respect. Following this album, they left Bad Boy Records.
Jada's debut solo album, Kiss the Game Goodbye, was released in August 2001 under the Ruff Ryders/Interscope label. The album featured popular guests and producers such as Snoop Dogg and Swizz Beatz, but was written off as repetitive and uninspired. Jadakiss has acknowledged the criticism as, generally speaking, valid, saying the record was done less out of inspiration and more out of contract obligations to Bad Boy. The album produced the single "Put Ya Hands Up" with the chorus "Put ya hands up/nah, f**k that/ Put ya hands down" reflecting Jada's distance from the album.
Jadakiss' second album, Kiss of Death, was released in June 2004. Prior to the release, his fans were polled, and most claimed the rapper wasn't personal enough in his lyrical stylings.[citation needed] As a result, Jadakiss released the song, "Why?", which bared his innermost thoughts,[citation needed] and it became one of the biggest hits of that year, spawning a remix featuring Styles P, Common, Nas, and Anthony Hamilton. It remains as his biggest hit, peaking at #11 on the Hot 100. Another single from the record, "You Make Me Wanna" featured Mariah Carey and was a much more commercially driven love song. Kiss of Death did not reflect the popularity of its lead single, but it was better-received than his first effort, eventually achieving platinum-selling status.
Recently, in late 2007, Jadakiss signed to Jay-Z's Roc-a-Fella Records, a move Jay had been trying to arrange for a long period of time. He reportedly will have an as-yet-untitled album on Roc-a-Fella in 2008, executive produced by both Jay-Z and the Ruff Ryders CEOs/management team of Dee and Wah. The move comes on the heels of increased D-Block/Roc-a-Fella collaborations; in 2006, Kiss and former rival Beanie Sigel collaborated on DJ Khaled's album Listen..., and in 2007, on Freeway's album Free At Last, while Styles P has appeared on a radio freestyle with Freeway and Sigel. He has also appeared briefly in Jay-Z's latest video for his American Gangster second single, Roc Boys, in which he appears throwing up the famous Roc-a-Fella sign, "the Diamond."
On May 26th 2008, The New York Post reported in its Page Six section that Jadakiss has signed on to play a gang leader in Russell Costanzo's provocative movie-directing debut, "The Tested"
Get At Me Dog
Jadakiss Lyrics
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Which part you wan' lose?
The clip is loaded, the quatro is on cruise
I'm back to work bitch, the clock off snooze
I'm tougher than leather nigga I cannot bruise
Who wanna try a nigga?
Hard to the God, come and butterfly a nigga (hold that!)
Ooze on out (uh-huh)
I'm that shit that great Mario {?} 'bout
Clear this out, blood on the hopscotch floor
Shells in the sandbox; niggaz with big glocks
Late night, movin' that junk, like Redd Foxx
Now, you don't want nothin' about me (nah)
You pussy, nigga come fuck with the alkie
Weed smokin', keep the cancer piece on it (yeah!)
Call hoes, get pussy whenever I want it (c'mere bitch)
Mack daddy (no) pimp daddy (no)
Hammer cocked (yeah) let that, go
I ain't heard shit in a long long time
To even fuck around with either one of my rhymes (Sheek Louch!)
Niggaz still livin' off the petty-ass crimes
The Hossa{?} hater, Lacoste gator
Levi's, hundred to the Mr. Chow waiter
Whattup street niggaz? Hold heat niggaz
Fuck sweet niggaz, you'll get beat niggaz (yeah!)
[Chorus]
Now who out there wanna fuck around with me?
You can come and get a fresh buck-fifty
We got guns, money, liquor, drugs
We right here until they come get me (I'm talkin' 'bout murder)
Now who out there wanna fuck around with me?
You can come and get a fresh buck-fifty
We got guns, money, liquor, drugs
We right here until they come get me
C'mon, yeah, ah-hah! Nobody, c'mon
Yeah, c'mon, yeah, c'mon, yeah, yeah, uhh, yo
Yo listen here, you ain't dead if your heart ain't stop
Twin forty's, you ain't gotta ask "Are they cocked?"
I'm so sharp I could come through and scar they block
Late night, red linin' in an R.A. drop
And I'm only tuckin' them until I shoot ya
When I pull 'em out that's when I'm fuckin' with your future
You gon' realize this is nothin' that you're used to
Get your life tooken by a booster, then we gon' hang the noose up
It's all over with (yeah)
All they found was his Louis scarf with his DNA all over it (mm)
Who's choosin' and pickin' them (who?)
Cause I'm sick of them, not followin' the curriculum (yeah)
It's my shit and I'm evictin' them (get out)
Whoever feel like they ain't gotta leave, I'm rippin' them
Even though the love's frail the thug's real
All you gotta do is just follow the blood trail
Much harder fightin' when the battle is uphill
Whatever the knife can't handle the slug will
Keep a good lawyer that's smart work on cases
Still gotta run from the NARCs, they gon' chase us (run)
In case I gotta put some artwork on faces
If we leave the game for God they gon' 'Mase' us
My suggestion, is that you don't even test son
Unless you wanna catch a fresh one
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Let's go
In Jadakiss Si & Sheek Louch's song 'Come and Get Me' the lyrics primarily focus on their confidence when it comes to dealing with enemies, and their boldness when it comes to putting their lives in danger. Jadakiss raps about how tough he is and how he cannot be bruised. He dares his enemies to try and fight him because he is well equipped with weapons and armored with tough skin. He refers to his enemies as "pussy" and encourages them to "come and f*** with the alkie" if they want to try him. Jadakiss also appears to reference his lyrical ability and suggests that no one can outdo him in this area. Sheek Louch continues with similar themes and describes how his weapons of choice are twin forty's which are always loaded and how he has the power to take lives. The chorus is a statement of dominance about how they are prepared to fight their enemies until the hunter becomes hunted.
Moreover, the lyrics of the song also portray the idea of the gangster lifestyle that revolves around guns, alcohol, drugs, and money. The chorus reiterates how they have guns, liquor, and drugs and are ready to fight and kill their enemies for it. They seem unapologetic about their way of life and how they would do anything to protect their wealth and power. The lyrics suggest that living a life of crime is something that they revel in, and they are willing to take risks to maintain their reputation.
Line by Line Meaning
Geah, make a move y'all
I'm ready to take action, so come on and let's do this.
Which part you wan' lose?
Are you willing to risk everything, including your life?
The clip is loaded, the quatro is on cruise
My gun is ready and I'm in control.
I'm back to work bitch, the clock off snooze
I'm focused and ready to handle whatever comes my way.
I'm tougher than leather nigga I cannot bruise
I'm strong, resilient, and nothing can break me down.
Who wanna try a nigga?
Who's brave enough to test me?
Hard to the God, come and butterfly a nigga (hold that!)
I'm so skilled that I can take on anyone, even the best.
Ooze on out (uh-huh)
Disappear quietly and quickly.
Weeks later bitch go and throw your shoes on out
You'll regret ever messing with me and will want to get rid of anything that reminds you of me.
I'm that shit that great Mario {?} 'bout
I'm the real deal and even famous people know it.
Clear this out, blood on the hopscotch floor
I've caused chaos and destruction wherever I've been.
Shells in the sandbox; niggaz with big glocks
My presence leaves behind evidence of violence and danger.
Late night, movin' that junk, like Redd Foxx
I'm always on the move, getting my work done like a professional.
Now, you don't want nothin' about me (nah)
You don't know what I'm capable of and you don't want to find out.
You pussy, nigga come fuck with the alkie
You're weak and not a match for me, so step up if you dare.
Weed smokin', keep the cancer piece on it (yeah!)
I smoke weed and I don't care about the risks.
Call hoes, get pussy whenever I want it (c'mere bitch)
I have no problem getting women whenever I want them.
Mack daddy (no) pimp daddy (no)
I'm not some cheesy player or a low-level pimp.
Hammer cocked (yeah) let that, go
I'm ready to shoot and won't hesitate.
I ain't heard shit in a long long time
I haven't heard anything impressive or interesting from anyone in a while.
To even fuck around with either one of my rhymes (Sheek Louch!)
My raps are so good that no one else can compare, even my partner Sheek Louch.
Niggaz still livin' off the petty-ass crimes
Others may still be stuck doing small-time crimes, but not me.
The Hossa{?} hater, Lacoste gator
I'm stylish and cool, wearing designer brands like Lacoste.
Levi's, hundred to the Mr. Chow waiter
Even though I'm fashionable, I'm still down-to-earth and give generously.
Whattup street niggaz? Hold heat niggaz
I'm calling out to other tough guys and challenging them to a fight.
Fuck sweet niggaz, you'll get beat niggaz (yeah!)
I don't like weak or soft people and will take them down.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the song's central idea of challenging anyone to come and test the rapper's skills.
Yo listen here, you ain't dead if your heart ain't stop
As long as you're alive, you still have a chance to fight back, even if you're wounded.
Twin forty's, you ain't gotta ask "Are they cocked?"
My guns are always loaded and ready to fire.
I'm so sharp I could come through and scar they block
I'm so skilled that I could cause chaos just by walking through a neighborhood.
Late night, red linin' in an R.A. drop
I drive a fast, expensive car and do my work at night.
And I'm only tuckin' them until I shoot ya
I'm carrying guns only for the purpose of using them to kill someone.
When I pull 'em out that's when I'm fuckin' with your future
If I aim my guns at you, your chances of having a future are slim.
You gon' realize this is nothin' that you're used to
You'll be caught off guard and unprepared for my level of violence.
Get your life tooken by a booster, then we gon' hang the noose up
I'll end your life and leave you hanging for all to see.
It's all over with (yeah)
Once I kill you, there's no going back.
All they found was his Louis scarf with his DNA all over it (mm)
I'm so thorough that I leave behind no evidence except for that one item.
Who's choosin' and pickin' them (who?)
Who is deciding which targets to take out?
Cause I'm sick of them, not followin' the curriculum (yeah)
I'm tired of the same old targets and want to switch things up.
It's my shit and I'm evictin' them (get out)
I'm taking control and don't want anyone else interfering.
Whoever feel like they ain't gotta leave, I'm rippin' them
If anyone dares to stand in my way, I'll violently remove them.
Even though the love's frail the thug's real
Even though my criminal lifestyle carries risks, I'm still true to it.
All you gotta do is just follow the blood trail
There will be evidence of my violence, leading you to me.
Much harder fightin' when the battle is uphill
It's more difficult to fight when the odds are against you.
Whatever the knife can't handle the slug will
If a knife isn't enough, I'll use a gun to finish the job.
Keep a good lawyer that's smart work on cases
I'm prepared for the possibility of getting caught and have a good legal team in place.
Still gotta run from the NARCs, they gon' chase us (run)
The authorities are always on our tail and we can never let our guard down.
In case I gotta put some artwork on faces
I'm willing to resort to violence and leave behind a brutal visual display.
If we leave the game for God they gon' 'Mase' us
If we retire from the criminal lifestyle, we'll be forced to become preachers like Mase.
My suggestion, is that you don't even test son
I advise against even attempting to challenge me.
Unless you wanna catch a fresh one
Unless you want to end up dead, don't mess with me.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARTIN FRANK, SEAN JACOBS, MICHAEL AUSTIN MURPHY, JASON PHILLIPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Green Hypnotic
I will NEVER get tired of this type of rap.
Korey Sylver
RIP DMX. This has always been and will always be the first song that comes to mind when I think of your hip hop impact
Mr.Sagittarius _King
Rest In Peace DMX forever a legend
the shrunken head guy
Facts
Monte Ellis
Fun fact: This dropped before "Get At Me Dog". The streets was buzzing off X's verse on here so much that they turned this freestyle off EPMD's beat into a full solo song for DMX.
Will Upchurch
That was never epmd beat
metalslime
@Will Upchurch bruh bt express song wasnt like this. This is an epmd track w a bt express sample
Perry Ellis
The EPMD song is get the bozak 1989
DRU CARTIER
This actually the first version of get at me dog⦠This was supposed to be the single
Ron Geo Johns
RIP to DMX one of the best and realest to ever do it hands down!!!!!!!!