With guidance from his cousin Willie Taylor, of Day26 fame, as well as producer Mick Schultz (who Jeremih met during his time at Columbia College Chicago), Jeremih released his debut single Birthday Sex in March 2009, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. His self-titled debut album was released in June 2009, and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200. His second studio album, All About You, was released in September 2010, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris and 50 Cent.
In December 2011, Jeremih confirmed work on a third album originally entitled Thumpy Johnson, and would later release his first mixtape Late Nights with Jeremih in August 2012. After the release of his collaborative EP No More with producer Shlohmo, Jeremih would change his album title to Late Nights: The Album in August 2014, releasing the EP N.O.M.A [Not on My Album] that same month. With no announcement or promotion prior to the release date, the album was finally released on December 4, 2015, featuring guest appearances from J. Cole, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, Migos, Future, Big Sean, Feather, Juicy J, Twista and Jhené Aiko.
In February 2016, Jeremih confirmed his fourth album title as Later That Night, intending to be another instalment in his Late Nights series. During this year, he released another mixtape entitled Late Nights: Europe and would tour with fellow R&B singer-songwriter PARTYNEXTDOOR, with a project between the two being teased. However, Jeremih was later removed from the tour due to issues between the two artists. By the end of that year though, he would then collaborate with Chance the Rapper for a Christmas project entitled Merry Christmas Lil Mama, which was reissued two more times in 2017 and 2020 with new tracks.
In February 2017, Jeremih released the upcoming album's planned lead single "I Think of You" featuring fellow singer Chris Brown and rapper Big Sean. Three months later, the singer then recorded and released an EP entitled Cinco De MihYo, celebrating the annual Mexican/American tradition. This was followed by another EP in March 2018 entitled The Chocolate Box, as well as his collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, MihTy in October of that year.
In November 2020, Jeremih was hospitalized in Chicago after testing positive for COVID-19. By November 14, he was reported to be on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. He was taken off the ventilator on November 19 but remained in critical condition. His spokesman said Jeremih has no underlying conditions. Jeremih was transferred out of intensive care on November 21, into a general hospital to make a full recovery. He was released from the hospital on December 4, 2020.
I'm A Star
Jeremih Lyrics
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You see the ice... You see the cars
Flashy lights... Everywhere we are
Livin' like... Like it's no tomorrow
I thought I told yah... I'm a star
You see the ice... You see the cars
Flashy lights... Everywhere we are
Ooh ooh oohhh
I got money... I don't need a range
I'm a pimp... I don't need a cane
Big bills Charlie... You could keep the change
Now that I got the torch... I'm a keep the flame
I'm a keep my aim... Gotta make the big shots
In my linen suit... Louis V flip flops
Got a bad bitch... Her hair & nails tip top
Jeremih got the game on the slipknot
Just before the stacks... I got rubberbands
Consumers only want you to supply the man
So here I am... Check my dna
Getting money's the only thing on my resume
I thought I told yah... I'm a star
You see the ice... You see the cars
Flashy lights... Everywhere we are
Live the night... Like it's no tomorrow
Ooh ooh oohhh
I thought I told yah... I'm a star
You see the ice... You see the cars
Flashy lights... Everywhere we are
Live the night... Like it's no tomorrow
Ooh ooh oohhh
Like the dealer ship, I got beaucoup cars
Penitentiary, I keep beaucoup bars
Flow so hot. Fried in beaucoup lard
Hollywood ground, I got beaucoup stars
Don't need Roger Ebert or the paparazzi
Take on the red at the county stop me
I hit hella licks. Man hella stagin'
Hit the the weed man. So I can get in touch with Mary Jane
You're a Scorpio? Girl get over here
Grab me all night. Like you came to Paul Revere
Kissing on my neck. Nibbling on my ear
You say you wanna chill. Go head and have a beer
I thought I told yah... I'm a star
You see the ice... You see the cars
Flashy lights... Everywhere we are
Live the night... Like it's no tomorrow
Ooh ooh oohhh
I thought I told yah... I'm a star
You see the ice... You see the cars
Flashy lights... Everywhere we are
Live the night... Like it's no tomorrow
Ooh ooh oohhh
Now if you back it up, shawty I'm a stack it up
If you back it up, shwaty I'm a stack it up
I'm a stack it up, but only if you back it up
Flashy lights(Ohhh ohhh ohh ohh ohh)
Everywhere we are(ohh ohh ohh)
Everywhere we are(ohh ohh ohh)
Flashy lights(Ohhh ohhh ohh ohh ohh)
Everywhere we are(ohh ohh ohh)
Everywhere we are(ohh ohh ohh)
Okay. Now I be ballin'
I. I. I be. I be ballin'
You can catch me in the air. Air
I be ballin'
When I'm tryna grab some gear. Gear...
I be mallin'
In the middle of the club...
Wth 1 dolla you call it
Either the camera's clickin' or the police clockin'
'Specially at the end of the month
When it's just not an option
Now they got that spotlight on me
Why they put that on me
Now I'm never lonely
'Cause everywhere I go it's...
Flashy lights(Ohhh ohhh ohh ohh ohh)
Everywhere we are(ohh ohh ohh)
Everywhere we are(ohh ohh ohh)
Flashy lights(Ohhh ohhh ohh ohh ohh)
Everywhere we are(ohh ohh ohh)
Everywhere we are(ohh ohh ohh)
In "I'm A Star" by Jeremih, the artist essentially boasts about his fame and success in the music industry. He reminds others that he is a star, referencing his wealth and possessions. The chorus reinforces this idea, stating that he is not just any ordinary person, as shown by the flashy lights, expensive cars, and jewelry that surround him. The artist further emphasizes that he is a pimp and does not need anything to complement his already lavish lifestyle, such as a cane or a range. His aim is to make big shots and accumulate wealth, so he is constantly working hard and flaunting his success wherever he goes.
Jeremih's lyrics also reveal that he is popular with women. He claims to have a "bad bitch" who always looks glamorous, with perfect hair and nails. He also mentions doing drugs, like smoking weed to get in touch with Mary Jane. He implies that he is a popular club-goer, often seen in the middle of the club with a dollar in his hand, flirting and kissing. He enjoys being the center of attention wherever he goes, often captured by the camera, and even feels comfort knowing the police are keeping an eye on him.
Overall, "I'm A Star" is a song that encompasses Jeremih's luxurious lifestyle, his love for fancy possessions, and his popularity with women. It demonstrates his desire to sustain his fame and fortune while enjoying his youth and having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I told yah... I'm a star
Don't you remember? I already let you know that I'm a famous and important person.
You see the ice... You see the cars
You can see my jewelry and my fancy vehicles.
Flashy lights... Everywhere we are
There are always bright lights and attention around us because of our fame.
Livin' like... Like it's no tomorrow
We're enjoying life to the fullest, as if there's no tomorrow.
I got money... I don't need a range
I've got plenty of cash, I don't need a fancy car.
I'm a pimp... I don't need a cane
I'm so cool and confident, I don't need any extra help to look good.
Big bills Charlie... You could keep the change
I'm so rich that giving someone else the change from a big bill isn't a big deal to me.
Now that I got the torch... I'm a keep the flame
I'm in a powerful and important position, and I'm going to keep that position.
I'm a keep my aim... Gotta make the big shots
I'm going to keep my focus on making important moves and achieving big successes.
In my linen suit... Louis V flip flops
I can wear anything I want, from fancy linen suits to casual flip flops from a luxury brand.
Got a bad bitch... Her hair & nails tip top
I have a beautiful and fashionable girlfriend whose appearance is always impeccable.
Jeremih got the game on the slipknot
I'm at the top of my game, in control and clever.
Just before the stacks... I got rubberbands
I have a lot of money in stacks, and I use rubber bands to hold them together.
Consumers only want you to supply the man
People just want me to keep making money for others, not for me.
So here I am... Check my dna
I'm at the top, and I'm so good at what I do, it must be in my DNA.
Getting money's the only thing on my resume
The only thing that matters or reflects my success is how much money I make.
Like the dealer ship, I got beaucoup cars
I have a lot of cars, even like a car dealership would have.
Penitentiary, I keep beaucoup bars
I have a lot of catchy and successful songs, even like a prison would have a lot of bars.
Flow so hot. Fried in beaucoup lard
My rhymes and performances are so good that they are hot like fried food, and I have a lot of them.
Hollywood ground, I got beaucoup stars
I'm so famous and successful that I have a lot of big-name people who want to work with me.
Don't need Roger Ebert or the paparazzi
I don't need anyone else's approval or attention to know that I'm doing well and am successful.
Take on the red at the county stop me
Everyone wants to go to the red carpet premiere with me, and no one can stop me from being successful.
I hit hella licks. Man hella stagin'
I'm so successful that I'm able to make a lot of money quickly and easily, and everyone knows it.
Hit the the weed man. So I can get in touch with Mary Jane
I smoke weed to help me relax and get in touch with my creative side.
You're a Scorpio? Girl get over here
If a girl tells me her zodiac sign is Scorpio, I find that intriguing and want to get to know her better.
Grab me all night. Like you came to Paul Revere
A girl is all over me all night, like she's riding through town warning everyone to pay attention to me, like Paul Revere did.
Kissing on my neck. Nibbling on my ear
A girl is showing me a lot of physical affection, kissing and nibbling on me.
You say you wanna chill. Go head and have a beer
She wants to hang out and have a drink, but I'm too busy being successful to slow down and relax.
Now if you back it up, shawty I'm a stack it up
If a girl shows me a good time, I'm going to reward her by spending a lot of money on her.
Flashy lights. Everywhere we are
We're so famous and important that there are bright lights and attention wherever we go.
Okay. Now I be ballin'
I'm having a great time and doing very well for myself.
You can catch me in the air. Air
I'm doing so well for myself that I can afford to travel frequently and by air.
When I'm tryna grab some gear. Gear...
When I'm shopping or looking to buy things, I always stand out and look good.
I be mallin'
I'm always shopping and buying nice things.
In the middle of the club...
I'm always the center of attention, even in a crowded club.
Wth 1 dolla you call it
I'm so rich that I can afford to spend just one dollar on anything I want.
Either the camera's clickin' or the police clockin'
Everyone is always watching me, whether it's the paparazzi taking photos or the police keeping an eye on me.
'Specially at the end of the month
I'm especially aware of being watched at the end of the month, when people are looking to collect bills and notice how much money I have.
When it's just not an option
At times, I can't avoid being noticed and watched, even if I don't want to be.
Now they got that spotlight on me
My fame is putting me in the spotlight and making me a target for attention.
Why they put that on me
I'm wondering why I'm always being watched and targeted for attention.
Now I'm never lonely
Because of my fame and success, I'm never alone and always surrounded by people.
'Cause everywhere I go it's...
No matter where I go, I'm always famous and noticed.
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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For sure
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This shit still rides!
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Literally woke up in 2023 singing this song for no good reason, had to come back and listen 🤣🤣🤣