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.
Keep It Moving
Jeremih Lyrics
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Oh don't, oh don't
Oh, yeah
What, when my cup
City ticket on my truck
Then they couldn't pass me
That ambition...
I'm chill now I don't give no fuck
And though she thought she had me
I just figured last week
Let it rip, keep it moving
It's my time, I don't need it
Let it rip, keep it moving
Even if it's on my own
Remember me?
Wow
Hennessy flow
All you see grows
I don't see
Don't tell her
Industry to industry
Hoes
Lemme see those
I'm just tryin' to chill and make a lil' money
My nigga D grows
Now you ain't seen me by round in a minute
But when I'm seen I got the diamonds on
Head nurse niggas at the coffee shop
Had the nerve to tell me that I'm ground to ground
That this girl really wanna come, wanna stay
Penthouse up in Vegas, medley
With an ass like my God
Give it a praise
If I smack that any day,
It'll be ok
Let it rip, keep it moving
It's my time, I don't need it
Let it rip, keep it moving
Even if it's on my own
Let it rip
I'm chill now I don't give no fuck
And though she thought she had me
I just figured last week
Let it rip, keep it moving
Girl, girl
Even if it's on my own
Marcus Fench:
Damn, breaking again
Hoping, not thinking again
I can share your heart in bed love
Next day not speaking again
Gotta keep my wheels G
Yes man, that's why we in advance
Don't be my reason events
Slow stroke that ass while
The record spins
I pause up black cherry wet
I'm here now and I mean trouble
My checks weigh more than I thought they would be
Bitch I beat seeing double
While I used to write this vocabulary
Smoked out from that damn rhyme
With the feater flying, cause the pen was broke
I'm good now but back then I was like
Jeremih:
What, when my cup
City ticket on my truck
Then they couldn't pass me
That ambition...
What, when my cup
I'm chill now I don't give no fuck
And though she thought she had me
I just figured last week
Let it rip, keep it moving
It's my time, I don't need it
Let it rip, keep it moving
Even if it's on my own
What aha
Ok shut up
Don't touch, shake off
Tell her keep it moving
Sorry I hope you to get better
But for me to deal with that right now, never!
Let it rip, keep it moving
What, when my cup
City ticket on my truck
It's my time, I don't need it
Then they couldn't Wass me
That ambition...
What, when my cup
I'm chill now I don't give no fuck
And though she thought she had me
Even if it's on my own
I just figured last week
Keep it moving
Well, well, well
The lyrics of Jeremih's song Keep It Moving are about moving on from a failed relationship and focusing on one's own ambitions and goals. The song seems to be inspired by personal experiences of the artist, where he talks about dealing with heartbreak and betrayal. The lines "And though she thought she had me, I just figured last week" hint towards the singer realizing the true intentions of his love interest and deciding to move on.
In the chorus, Jeremih repeats the phrase "Let it rip, keep it moving", which serves as a mantra for him to move forward with his life without dwelling on the past. He expresses his determination to pursue his dreams, even if it means doing it alone. The addition of Marcus Fench's verse provides a different perspective to the song, where he talks about the struggles of the music industry and the pressure to constantly deliver hits.
Overall, Keep It Moving is a song about resilience and self-growth. Through his lyrics, Jeremih encourages the listener to value their self-worth and not settle for anything less than what they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh don't, oh don't
Expresses reluctance or a negative response to something.
What, when my cup
Asking a question about a personal item, his cup.
City ticket on my truck
Received a ticket for his truck while parked in the city.
Then they couldn't pass me
Despite the ticket, he was not obstructing traffic.
That ambition...
An ellipsis indicating he is lost in thought about his ambitions.
I'm chill now I don't give no fuck
He is relaxed and unfazed, not caring about anything.
And though she thought she had me
Referring to a woman who thought she had him under control.
I just figured last week
Recently realized something important.
Let it rip, keep it moving
Encouraging action and forward momentum.
It's my time, I don't need it
Asserting his own independence and self-sufficiency.
Even if it's on my own
Alone or without anyone else, he will keep moving forward.
Remember me?
Asking if he is still remembered after being away for a while.
Wow
An expression of surprise or awe.
Hennessy flow
Referring to drinking Hennessy alcohol and its relaxing effects.
All you see grows
Everything he touches or has influence over grows successfully.
I don't see
Very little affects him negatively, he has no issues.
Don't tell her
Asking someone to not reveal something to a specific person, probably the woman from before.
Industry to industry
Moving between different industries or areas of work.
Hoes
A crude term used to refer to promiscuous or promiscuity-tolerant women.
Lemme see those
Requesting to see a woman's assets, likely referring to her body.
I'm just tryin' to chill and make a lil' money
Preferring a relaxed lifestyle while still earning money.
My nigga D grows
Referring to his friend D and how he is growing and evolving.
Now you ain't seen me round in a minute
Has not been seen or heard from in a while.
But when I'm seen I got the diamonds on
Reflecting his success, usually wearing diamonds as one indicator.
Head nurse niggas at the coffee shop
Referring to people who work in high positions or of high influence.
Had the nerve to tell me that I'm ground to ground
Was told he needs to be more grounded and not get ahead of himself.
That this girl really wanna come, wanna stay
A woman who is interested and wants to remain with him.
Penthouse up in Vegas, medley
Referring to owning a luxury home in Las Vegas, likely a medley suite or apartment.
With an ass like my God
Referring to a woman's physical attractiveness, usually focusing on her butt or curves.
Give it a praise
Appreciating the physical beauty and attractiveness of a woman.
If I smack that any day, it'll be ok
Indicating he is free to do what he wants with a woman, and it will not impact his life negatively.
Damn, breaking again
Feeling broken or upset again.
Hoping, not thinking again
Hoping something will happen, but not realistically thinking it will.
I can share your heart in bed love
A pickup line or flirtation, indicating he can provide emotional and physical satisfaction.
Next day not speaking again
Afterwards, there will be no communication or connection between them.
Gotta keep my wheels G
Need to keep moving and pushing forward.
Yes man, that's why we in advance
Being a positive and agreeable person helps progress and advancement.
Don't be my reason events
Asking someone to not be the cause of his troubles or problems.
Slow stroke that ass while the record spins
Referring to a sexual act while music is playing in the background.
I pause up black cherry wet
Referring to smoking marijuana with a black cherry-flavored wrap or paper.
I'm here now and I mean trouble
Currently present and ready to cause problems, likely in a sexual manner.
My checks weigh more than I thought they would be
Getting paid a lot more than he expected to.
Bitch I beat seeing double
Getting drunk or high to the point of seeing double.
While I used to write this vocabulary
Writing and expanding his vocabulary at one time.
Smoked out from that damn rhyme
Feeling high or intoxicated from rapping or writing lyrics.
With the feather flying, cause the pen was broke
A metaphor for overcoming obstacles or difficulties while writing.
I'm good now but back then I was like
Currently feeling fine, but previously struggling or unhappy.
Ok shut up
Asking someone to stop talking or being annoying.
Tell her keep it moving
Asking someone to keep moving forward and not staying still or stuck.
Sorry I hope you to get better
Offering condolences or well wishes to someone.
But for me to deal with that right now, never!
Refusing or declining to deal with something at that moment.
What aha
A question or inquiry, potentially about something that just occurred.
Let it rip
Encouraging someone to take action and let loose or be free.
Girl, girl
Addressing a woman or women.
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Billy Taylor
2022 still keeping it moving 🔥
beastmode40205
to any true ATCQ fans, u gotta love how they made the visual. dope song too, hope it gets popular.
Thrice Aether
stay blasting this song
E Stacks55
2019💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥keep it moving
RT 95
2020 keep it movin🙏🏾
Brandanax
Best beat ever
oXane
loving the Ronnie Foster - Mystic Brew sample just as much as when it was used by ATCQ
Stephanie Grace
electric relaxation...
Elove4u2cme72
Better late than never I just now hearing this song ❣️❣️❣️❣️😭😭😭now it's on repeat 🔁
GQcali
This track so dope!!!