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"
gonna make it
Jadakiss Lyrics
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Fuck the frail shit, uh, 'cause when my coke come in
They gotta use the scale that they weigh the whales with
Carlssons on the jeep (c'mon), Bugatti made the prototype (uh-huh)
Hoped you'd get the picture but you just can't photo life (uh-huh)
Determined niggas make it (yeah)
Kickin' down the door and we burnin' niggas naked
And the only thing I know (uh-huh), if it's furnished I'ma take it
My bathtub lift up (woo), my walls do a three-sixty
We got the shit that the government got
Talkin' money then you rubbin' the spot
Real niggas say that they be wildin' (yeah)
We on the Cayman Islands (uh-huh)
On a yacht with our favorite albums
A bad ho and a plate of salmon, smokin' and drinkin'
Nigga is you thinkin' that our fate is violent?
I love my nigga for the fact that he real
And nobody on the faculty squeal (what?)
And if you facin' capital pun', pass me a gun
And I'ma give you time to run while I rapidly peel, uh
We gon' make it
We gon' make it, we gon' make it
We gon' make it
We gon' make it, we gon' make it
We gon' make it
I learned the game quickly, and I don't like to rent
So when I fly now, I bring my cars on the plane with me
In this case who's the loser?
Ran through enough coke for Castro to build schools in Cuba
Teach your kids how to read and write and use the Ruger
Motherfuckin' niggas is back, Jada and P
We got water, X, haze, plus weight of the D
And I'm tired of hearin' about old niggas that had it (word)
And be the same old niggas that ratted (who cares?)
Let's talk about how we hawk niggas in they fuckin' back
Gun work's official but niggas don't be wantin' that (why?)
'Cause they puss' and they mans is lame
We soul for real in the hood, we make candy rain
I could easily send you to God
But come and see me at the Plaza Hotel I might give you a job
If you can't remember the name
All you gotta do is ask the dame for the niggas that deliver it hard
We gon' make it
We gon' make it, we gon' make it
We gon' make it
We gon' make it, we gon' make it
Jada-mwah, I'll kiss you, you bitch-ass nigga
Bet the hood won't miss you, you bitch-ass nigga
Might find your man dead in the ocean (he be aight though)
You know dead rappers get better promotion
Why we don't laugh at death and cry at birth?
Never say you can't do it 'til you try it first
Be the young niggas eager to pull it
But it's a message in everything, trust me, even a bullet
Go to war with the Eight and the Pound
Think you got your ear to the street now
Put your face in the ground 'cause my shells is expensive
You'll know exactly why when you yellin' in intensive
My fellas is offensive
Lucky 'cause I got guns that crack your back
But that's not what I prefer, I manufacture crack
And niggas turn bitch when you show 'em the steel
But we know how to bid so y'all go 'head and squeal
I'm comfortable far from home
Eatin' right, gettin' good rest either on the bar or the phone
I'm the reason niggas got deals the past few years
"Sound anything like Kiss? Then sign right here"
And, y'all just talkin', I'm doin' it well
Jadakiss, motherfucker, I'ma see you in hell
We gon' make it
We gon' make it, we gon' make it
We gon' make it
We gon' make it, we gon' make it
We gon' make it
The lyrics in Jadakiss's song We Gonna Make It seem to be about his journey to success as a drug dealer and rapper. He is confident and determined in his ways and believes that he will make it despite any obstacles. He talks about the amount of cocaine he sells and how he must use a whale-scale to weigh it. He mentions his success in purchasing a million-dollar house and taking whatever is furnished within it. He talks about his bathtub lifting up and his walls doing a 360. He mentions his success in acquiring wealth and luxury, such as traveling to the Cayman Islands on a yacht with his favorite albums and a plate of salmon. He shows loyalty to his colleagues and the streets, and is not afraid of using guns. He says that they will make it, and he believes in his own freedom and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck the frail shit
'Cause when my coke come in
They gotta use the scale that they weigh the whales with
I don't care about the small stuff because when my big shipment of drugs come in, they have to use a massive scale for whales to weigh it.
Carlssons on the jeep, Bugatti made the prototype
Hoped you'd get the picture but you just can't photo life
My car has the best parts and is like the first model of a Bugatti car. But even with that, you can't capture the essence of life in a picture, it's something to be experienced.
Determined niggas make it
Kicking down the door and we burning niggas naked
We are determined to succeed and will stop at nothing to get what we want, even if it means attacking our enemies.
The house costs a million, sitting on the beach
And the only thing I know, if it's furnished I'mma take it
My house costs a fortune and is located on the beach, but the only thing I'm sure of is that if it's furnished, I'm taking it with me.
My bathtub lift up, my walls do a 360
We got the shit that the government got
Talking money then you rubbing the spot
My bathtub can move up and down, and my walls rotate 360 degrees. We have the same high-quality drugs as the government, and if you talk about money, you better have it because we're not messing around.
Real niggas say that they be wilding
We on the Cayman Islands
On a yacht with our favorite albums
True gangsters say they are wild and unpredictable. We are living it up on the Cayman Islands, enjoying the luxury yacht life with our favorite music albums.
A bad ho and a plate of salmon
Smoking and drinking, nigga is you thinking that our fate is violent?
We're relaxing with a beautiful woman and a delicious meal of salmon, smoking and drinking. It's not surprising that our fate might turn violent, but we're enjoying this moment now.
I love my nigga for the fact that he real
And nobody on the faculty squeal
I respect my friend for being genuine and never snitching or ratting out anyone in our circle.
And if you facing capital pun', pass me a gun
And I'mma give you time to run while I rapidly peel
If you are facing the death penalty, hand me a gun, and I'll give you a chance to run away while I shoot rapidly.
We gon' make it
We gon' make it, we gon' make it
We gon' make it
We gon' make it, we gon' make it
We gon' make it
We will succeed no matter what, and we won't stop until we achieve our goals.
I learned the game quickly, and I don't like to rent
So when I fly now, I bring my cars on the plane with me
In this case who's the loser?
I quickly mastered the drug business, and I don't like to borrow or rent. So now, when I travel, I bring my cars with me on the plane. Who's the loser in this situation?
Ran through enough coke for Castro to build schools in Cuba
Teaching kids how to read and write and use the Ruger
We have consumed so much cocaine that Castro, a known communist leader, could use the money to build schools in Cuba and teach kids how to read, write, and use guns.
Motherfuckin' niggas is back, Jada and P
We got water, X, haze
Plus weight of the D
We're back, motherfuckers, and we have all the drugs you need, from ecstasy to weed, and the heavy stuff, too.
And I'm tired of hearing about old niggas that had it
And be the same old niggas that ratted (Who cares)
Talk 'bout how we hawk niggas in they fuckin' back
I'm sick of hearing old-timers brag about how they used to be in the game and then betrayed their friends. Who cares about that? Our actions speak louder than words.
Gun work's official but niggas don't be wanting that
(Why?) 'Cause they puss and they mans is lame
We are official gun dealers, but some people don't want to do business with us because they are either cowardly themselves or their partners are.
We Soul for Real in the hood, we make Candy Rain
I could easily send you to God
But come and see me at the Plaza Hotel I might give you a job
We are making it rain in the hood, just like the R&B group Soul for Real. Although I could easily kill you, come and see me at the Plaza Hotel, and I might give you a job instead of sending you to God.
If you can't remember the name
All you gotta do is ask the dame for the niggas that deliver the hard
If you can't remember my name, just ask any woman around here, and she'll point you in the direction of the drug dealers who have the best stuff.
Ja- da- muah, I'll kiss you, you bitch ass nigga
Bet the hood won't miss you, you bitch ass nigga
Might find your man dead in the ocean
He be aight though
You know dead rappers get better promotion
Ja-da-muah, I'll kiss your ass goodbye, you cowardly bastard. The hood won't be upset to see you go. You might end up dead in the ocean, but don't worry; you'll become famous even in death.
Why we don't laugh at death, and cry at birth
Never say you can't do it 'til you try it first
We don't laugh at death and cry at birth because we see the inevitability of both. Don't ever say that you can't do something unless you've tried it first.
Be the young niggas eager to pull it
But it's a message in everything, trust me, even a bullet
The young and ambitious should strive to accomplish their goals no matter what. There's a message in everything, even a bullet.
Go to war with the 8 and the pound
Think you got your ear to the street now, put your face in the ground
Let's go to war with our guns and drugs, and if you think you're aware of what's happening on the streets now, you might want to put your face on the ground and stay there.
'Cause my shells is expensive
You'll know exactly why when you yellin' in intensive
My fellas is offensive
My bullets are pricey, and you'll understand why when you're screaming in the intensive care unit. My partners are rough and tough, too.
Lucky 'cause I got guns that crack your back
But that's not what I prefer, I manufacture crack
I'm lucky because I have guns that can break your spine, but honestly, that's not what I prefer. I prefer making and selling crack cocaine.
And niggas turn bitch when you show 'em the steel
But we know how to bid so y'all go 'head and squeal
People become weak and cowardly when they see a gun. We know how to handle ourselves, so go ahead and tell the authorities whatever you want.
I'm comfortable far from home
Eating right, getting good rest either on the bar or the phone
I'm the reason niggas got deals the past few years
"Sound anything like Kiss? Then sign right here!"
And, y'all just talking, I'm doing it well
Jadakiss, motherfucker, I'mma see you in Hell
I'm comfortable even when I'm away from home, eating well, resting nicely, and talking business either at a bar or on the phone. I'm the reason rappers have gotten record deals in recent years. If you sound like me, then come sign with me. While you're all talking about it, I'm making it happen. Jadakiss, motherfucker, I'll see you in hell.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Sam Johnson, David Styles, Jason Phillips, Alan Maman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@beautydollll
Who ever made this beat deserves a noble peace prize
@bluntcity6ix374
Alchemist
@individualwoman8427
Alchemist I think
@KingJT80
uncle al did that shit!! that new larry june tho!! he still a beast!!
@sydney5329
👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾
@kendallrainey.81
Yes sir!!! 🔥
@charlesyoung4003
Eve’s verse 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@philosophyholmes9533
Eve wasn’t playing … she spoke that shit into existence lol
@papi9524
She really made tracks with The Lox and DMX & held her own. I'm man enough to respect it.
@jcole620
Like literally! I just said this 😂😂😂