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"
Un-Hunh!
Jadakiss Lyrics
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[DMX]
Yeah, yo Kiss
[Jada]
What up dog?
These niggas running around here like they controlling this shit
[Jada]
No doubt
[DMX]
Let's show these niggas how to take hold of this shit
[Jada]
That's what I'm talking about baby
[DMX]
For real baby
[Jada]
Let's get it on
[DMX]
I only gave you the crown so I could shoot it off your fucking head
Why y'all niggas fucking dead, you heard what the fuck I said
I talk shit cause I walk shit, start shit, New York shit
The hawk shit, spark shit, the dark shit
And it been that way, fuck how a nigga live it's gon' end that way
Niggas is part of a game that I don't play
Never catch dog carrying what I don't weigh
That's three 45s, one 38, 173 pounds straight out the gate
I don't hate, got no beef but knock a nigga off quick
And I'm mad like a bitch and a nigga with a soft dick
Get off this, fucking with X, but on some other shit
Why the fuck you fucking with X? You must be fucking with X
Go catch a chicken, fucking with me you goin' catch a whipping
[Chorus: Jadakiss and DMX]
here we go again [Repeat: x8]
[Jadakiss]
Look don't try to apologize on your two way
Sympathy don't amuse me, go get your uzi
And let's make a real movie
Play bad guy and good guy til the hood die
Toast why y'all cowards
Now I know the reason why Pac ain't really like most why y'all cowards
I'ma show you how to swing the chrome for real
Dog this year we goin' bring it home for real
What you want to bet the llama'll squash you
I been had a white fan base before the signing of Marshall
Boy Kiss is thorough, hit your girl
Put it all up her stomach til she earl
Why y'all niggas ain't nice ya lucky
So fuck it I'ma sell dope long as the price is lovely
And it ain't only the voice it's the bars of death
DMX and Jadakiss nigga guard ya chest
[Chorus]
[DMX]
When is they getting off our dicks, them niggas is clowns
How many dogs you let go up, still getting down
Like 'face said, last of a dying breed
For stomach and I feed still trying to eat
Lead by greed that's when you fuck up
Why y'all niggas gonna know when we hungry, you get stuck up
(What what?)
What's up? Fuck a nigga yelling
Why-O motherfucker for real, yo Kiss tell 'em
[Jadakiss]
Sheet could kill, stomp niggas out boot the grill
I'll give you a reason why I'm the truth for real
Niggas can't fuck with Kiss, I mean that
Had to stop eating red meat cause I ate too many Beanie-Macs
I'm not one of them niggas and since you so righteous
Don't make me send your ass to Ala quicker
Niggas gas you to force your hand
Realistically you just a worker and your boss is my man
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to the song “Un-Hunh!” by Jadakiss featuring DMX is a classic hip-hop track about taking control in the fiercely competitive world of hip hop. The duo drives home the point with forceful lyrics and beats about taking control and coming out on top in the rap game. The song starts with DMX admonishing the other rappers to take control of their game and not just go along with the flow. DMX makes it clear that he is a force to be reckoned with and will not hesitate to take down any competition.
Jadakiss contrasts DMX’s tough talk with a more subtle yet powerful set of lines. He raps about how he is the real deal and how he will triumph over his competitors. He talks about the need to be smart and strategic and to understand the game that is being played. The two rappers make it clear that they are in it to win it, and there is no one who can stop them.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem for anyone looking to gain control in a competitive industry. With its driving beat and forceful lyrics, it’s clear that Jadakiss and DMX know what it takes to succeed in the tough world of hip hop.
Line by Line Meaning
When is they getting off our dicks, them niggas is clowns
Why do these people continue to follow us? They are nothing but foolish individuals.
How many dogs you let go up, still getting down
Even though there have been many people who have tried to follow in our footsteps, we still remain on top.
For stomach and I feed still trying to eat
We continue to strive for success and won't stop until we reach it, no matter how often we are knocked down.
Niggas can't fuck with Kiss, I mean that
No one can come close to competing with me, and I stand by that statement.
I'm not one of them niggas and since you so righteous
I am not like those other people, and if you are so morally upstanding, don't push me to my limits.
Let's show these niggas how to take hold of this shit
We need to demonstrate to these individuals how to truly take control and dominate.
Had to stop eating red meat cause I ate too many Beanie-Macs
I had to cut down on my red meat consumption due to an excess of eating Beanie-Mac's food.
I only gave you the crown so I could shoot it off your fucking head
I gave you the title just so I could take it away from you and prove my superiority.
I talk shit cause I walk shit, start shit, New York shit
I am a confident and bold individual who stands by their actions and words, just like real New Yorkers do.
Get off this, fucking with X, but on some other shit
Stop messing with DMX and causing trouble outside of our main goal.
Why y'all niggas fucking dead, you heard what the fuck I said
Why are these people not responding to us, didn't they hear what we said?
And I'm mad like a bitch and a nigga with a soft dick
I am extremely angry, and my anger could be compared to that of a woman or man with erectile dysfunction.
That's what I'm talking about baby
That's what I want to hear, let's get started.
For real baby
I'm serious, let's do this.
Look don't try to apologize on your two way
Don't try to make amends or apologies through a text message or phone call.
Let's make a real movie
Let's create a true story and show the world what we are capable of.
Why-O motherfucker for real, yo Kiss tell 'em
What the hell is going on, and Jadakiss, please inform these individuals.
Sheet could kill, stomp niggas out boot the grill
I am so powerful that I could stomp someone out so hard it would kill them.
DMX and Jadakiss nigga guard ya chest
Be careful around DMX and Jadakiss, they will hit you hard and cause damage.
I'ma show you how to swing the chrome for real
I will demonstrate how to handle a gun with maximum proficiency.
What up dog?
What's up, my friend?
Like 'face said, last of a dying breed
Just as Scarface said, we are a rare breed that is slowly becoming extinct.
And it been that way, fuck how a nigga live it's gon' end that way
This is how it has always been, and it will not change regardless of how people choose to live their lives.
Here we go again
We are doing this once again, starting over from the beginning.
Niggas is part of a game that I don't play
These individuals are part of a game that I choose not to participate in.
So fuck it I'ma sell dope long as the price is lovely
I will continue to sell drugs as long as the money I earn is good.
What you want to bet the llama'll squash you
You want to make a wager that you will be defeated?
Why the fuck you fucking with X? You must be fucking with X
Why are you messing with DMX? You must be trying to pick a fight.
Niggas gas you to force your hand
These individuals are trying to get you riled up and make you act rashly.
Realistically you just a worker and your boss is my man
In reality, you are only an employee, and your boss is someone that I know very well.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON T PHILLIPS, R. SALAS, ERIC SIMMONS, T WEISMAN
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