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.
Imma Star
Jeremih Lyrics
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You see that ice
You see the cars
Flashy lights everywhere we are oh oh
Livin' life, there's no tomorrow
I thought I told you I'm a star
You see the ice?
You see the cars
Livin' life, there's no tomorrow
I got money I don't need a range
I'm a pimp I don't need a cane
Big deals charlie you can keep the change
Now that I got the torch Imma gonna keep the flame
Imma keep my aim gotta make the big shots
In my latest suit Louvie V flip flops
Got a bad bitch her hair 'n' nails tip top
Jeremih got the game on the slipknot
Just before the stacks I got rubber bands
Consumers only want you to supply demand
So here I am check my DNA
Gettin money is the only thing on my resume
I thought I told ya Imma a star
You see that ice
You see the cars
Flashy lights everywhere we are oh oh
Livin' life, there's no tomorrow
I thought I told you I'm a star
You see the ice?
You see the cars
Flashy lights everywhere we are oh oh
Livin' life, there's no tomorrow
Like the dealership I got beaucoup cars
Penitentiary I keep beaucoup bars
Flow so hot ridin beaucoup large
Hollywood ground I got beaucoup stars
Don,t need Roger Ebert or the paparazzi
Take on and already the county stop me
I hit hella licks man hella stagin'
Hit the weed man so you get in touch with Mary Jane
You a Scorpio? Girl get over here
'N ride me all night life you kin to Paul Revere
Kissin' on my neck nibblin' on my ear
You say you wanna chill? Go head and have a beer
I thought I told ya Imma a star
You see that ice
You see the cars
Flashy lights everywhere we are oh oh
Livin' life, there's no tomorrow
I thought I told you I'm a star
You see the ice?
You see the cars
Flashy lights everywhere we are oh oh
Livin' life, there's no tomorrow
If you back it up shawty
I'mma stack it up
If you back it up shawty
I'mma stack it up
But only if you back it up
Everywhere we are oh oh
Flashy lights
Everywhere we are oh oh
Flashy lights
Everywhere we are, everywhere we are oh oh
Ok, now I be ballin', I I be I be ballin'
You can catch me in the air I be wallin'
When I'm tryin to buy some gear I be mallin'
In the middle of the club with one dollar you call
Its either the cameras flickin' or the pole is clockin'
Especially at the end of the night when its just not an option
Now they got the spotlight on me why they put that on me
Now I'm never lonely 'cus everywhere I go there is, flashy lights
Everywhere we are oh oh
Flashy lights
Everywhere we are oh oh
Flashy lights
Everywhere we are, everywhere we are oh oh
In Jeremih's song Imma Star, the artist boasts about his fame, fortune, and flashy lifestyle. He repeats the phrase "I thought I told ya Imma a star" multiple times to emphasize his point. The lyrics highlight the expensive items that he has, such as ice and cars, which are also displayed in the flashy lights around him. Jeremih sees himself as a pimp and a big shot, reiterating that he doesn't need a cane or a Range Rover because he's got the money and fame to support his lifestyle.
The song also references Jeremih's confidence in his skills and ability to make it big in the music industry. He mentions that he is focused solely on making money and doesn't have anything else on his resume. Jeremih also talks about his success with women and suggests that he is seen as a star even in the bedroom. He is so confident in himself that he believes he can have any woman he wants. Throughout the song, Jeremih brags about his fame, fortune, and the life he lives as a star.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I told ya Imma a star
I am a celebrity who's talented and successful
You see that ice
Notice my expensive jewelry
You see the cars
Observe my lavish cars
Flashy lights everywhere we are oh oh
There are cameras and paparazzi following us everywhere
Livin' life, there's no tomorrow
I'm living a carefree and hedonistic lifestyle with no worries about the future
I got money I don't need a range
I have so much wealth that I don't need to spend it on fancy cars
I'm a pimp I don't need a cane
My presence alone is charismatic and commanding, I don't need a prop like a cane
Big deals charlie you can keep the change
I make significant business deals that I don't even need the change from
Now that I got the torch Imma gonna keep the flame
Now that I'm successful, I'm going to continue to strive for greatness
Imma keep my aim gotta make the big shots
I'm focused on making significant accomplishments in my career
In my latest suit Louvie V flip flops
I wear expensive, high-end clothing even in casual situations
Got a bad bitch her hair 'n' nails tip top
I have an attractive female companion who takes care of her appearance
Just before the stacks I got rubber bands
Just before getting paid, I have rubber bands to hold my money together
Consumers only want you to supply demand
As a celebrity, my fans only want me to provide entertainment for their desires
So here I am check my DNA
I am naturally talented and destined for success
Gettin money is the only thing on my resume
My career and reputation is built solely on my financial success
Like the dealership I got beaucoup cars
I have an excessive amount of cars similar to that of a car dealership
Penitentiary I keep beaucoup bars
The amount of bars of music I've written equals the amount of bars in prison cells
Flow so hot ridin beaucoup large
My music is successful and I enjoy extravagant things because of it
Hollywood ground I got beaucoup stars
I have many famous friends and peers in the entertainment industry
Don,t need Roger Ebert or the paparazzi
I don't need critics or publicity, I'm successful on my own accord
Take on and already the county stop me
My success is already causing attention and admiration from others
I hit hella licks man hella stagin'
I have made a lot of money through my success
Hit the weed man so you get in touch with Mary Jane
Smoke marijuana, relax, and enjoy life
You a Scorpio? Girl get over here
I'm romantically interested in a Scorpio and want them to come closer to me
'N ride me all night life you kin to Paul Revere
I want my romantic interest to stay with me all night, similar to the ride of Paul Revere
Kissin' on my neck nibblin' on my ear
I'm being physically intimate with my romantic partner
You say you wanna chill? Go head and have a beer
Relax and enjoy the moment
If you back it up shawty
If you dance provocatively
I'mma stack it up
I'm going to make even more money from your dancing
Everywhere we are oh oh
We are constantly in the public eye
Flashy lights
Cameras and paparazzi following us
Ok, now I be ballin', I I be I be ballin'
I'm very successful and living a lavish lifestyle
You can catch me in the air I be wallin'
I'm having fun and acting recklessly
When I'm tryin to buy some gear I be mallin'
When I'm shopping for expensive clothing, I spend a lot of money
In the middle of the club with one dollar you call
Even with only one dollar, I can still enjoy myself in a club
Its either the cameras flickin' or the pole is clockin'
People are either taking pictures of me or the strippers dancing
Especially at the end of the night when its just not an option
At the end of the night, I don't have the option to stop partying and having fun
Now they got the spotlight on me why they put that on me
People are paying extra attention to me and I'm not sure why
Now I'm never lonely 'cus everywhere I go there is, flashy lights
I'm always surrounded by cameras and paparazzi, so I'm never alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEREMY P. FELTON, KEITH ERIC JAMES, MICHAEL ABRAM SCHULTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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