Jeremy Phillip Felton (known professionally as Jeremih, born July 17, 1987 … Read Full Bio ↴Jeremy Phillip Felton (known professionally as Jeremih, born July 17, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and producer. Jeremih began playing drums at the age of three and is able to play the saxophone, several percussion instruments and piano/keyboards. He attended Morgan Park High School, where he was part of the marching band as well as a Latin jazz band. He also learned to play percussion instruments like congas and timbales. Felton was a good student and earned academic honors at Morgan Park High School. His strong academic performance enabled him to graduate from high school a year early. He enrolled at the University of Illinois and Parkland College in Urbana-Champaign. After spending a semester at the university studying engineering, he wanted to change his education to something related to music. He transferred to Columbia College Chicago in 2007 to pursue a degree in music business. After performing a tribute to Ray Charles at one of the campus's talent shows, he received positive feedback and realized his vocal ability, saying that the "music was just taking over".

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.

That Body
Jeremih Lyrics

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Ooh
Jeremih
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh
Jeremih
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Bring it

Her hips waving the ocean
In ways you wouldn't believe
She swear that she got that potion
Well I hope there's plenty for me
'Cause I been searching for somebody to cater, to cater
Cater to all my needs
And you look like you're willing to do the favor, the favor

So come with me and let me work that body
Body, body, body ah-ooh
You know just how I like it naughty
Naughty, naughty, naughty doo-doo doo-doo
Yeah we got plenty of Bacardi
Bacardi, Bacardi, Bacardi and juice and fruit for you
A private afterparty
Party, party, party for two
For two

You can get my body
My body all over your body baby
Your body all over my body
You can get my body
My body all over your body baby
All over my body girl

I'm feeling like I should tip ya
The way you're grinding the pole
You're hot and fresh out the kitchen
Here's a taste of that pot of gold

And make me feel like I'm a go on vacation
Cooler than summer breezes
Girl get your groove back
Better than in Jamaica

Hope you don't mind if I am behind that
Body, body, body, body ah-ooh
You know just how I like it naughty
Naughty, naughty, naughty doo-doo doo-doo
Yeah we got plenty of Bacardi
Bacardi, Bacardi, Bacardi and juice and fruit for you
A private afterparty
Party, party, party for two
For two

You can get my body
My body all over your body baby
Your body all over my body
You can get my body
My body all over your body baby
All over my body girl

I love it when you roll
And still manage to clasp that
Clasp that, clasp that
Just keep the candles on
And baby I can wax that, wax that, wax that

Body, body, body, body ah-ooh
You know just how I like it naughty
Naughty, naughty, naughty doo-doo doo-doo
Yeah we got plenty of Bacardi
Bacardi, Bacardi, Bacardi and juice and fruit for you
A private afterparty
Party, party, party for two
For two

You can get my body
My body all over your body baby
Your body all over my body
You can get my body

My body all over your body baby
All over my body girl

Overall Meaning

The song "That Body" by Jeremih is about looking for someone to satisfy one's needs physically. The singer describes a woman with hips that move like the ocean, claiming that she has the ability to provide him with what he desires. The lyrics suggest that he's been seeking someone to cater to him and that the woman in question has caught his attention. He invites her to a private afterparty for two where they can have plenty of Bacardi and fruit juice. He expresses how much he enjoys it when she rolls and clasps, implying that she knows how to move her body in the right ways. Ultimately, the song is an invitation to get intimate with someone and enjoy each other's bodies.

Though the lyrics are pretty straightforward, one can also interpret the song in a more symbolic way. The ocean that the woman's hips move like could represent the vast and unexplored depths of her body, and the Bacardi and fruit juice could be seen as symbols for passion and sensuality. In any case, the song is very sexual and provocative, encouraging listeners to let themselves get immersed in the physical pleasure of another person's body.

Line by Line Meaning

Her hips waving the ocean
Her hips move like waves in the ocean.

In ways you wouldn't believe
Her hip movements are surprising.

She swear that she got that potion
She claims to have a special charm.

Well I hope there's plenty for me
I hope that charm applies to me too.

'Cause I been searching for somebody to cater, to cater
I've been looking for someone to meet my needs.

Cater to all my needs
To fulfill all my desires.

And you look like you're willing to do the favor, the favor
You seem willing to help me.

So come with me and let me work that body
Join me and let me enjoy your body.

Body, body, body ah-ooh
Repeated use of the word 'body' to indicate focus.

You know just how I like it naughty
You know how I want it to be.

Naughty, naughty, naughty doo-doo doo-doo
Repetition of naughty to emphasize the desired behavior.

Yeah we got plenty of Bacardi
We have plenty of Bacardi to drink.

Bacardi, Bacardi, Bacardi and juice and fruit for you
Emphasis on having a variety of drinks.

A private afterparty
An intimate gathering after the public event.

Party, party, party for two
Reiteration of having a party with just the two of them.

You can get my body
You can have my body.

My body all over your body baby
Enjoy my body completely.

Your body all over my body
Let me enjoy your entire body.

I'm feeling like I should tip ya
I feel like I should tip you for your performance.

The way you're grinding the pole
Your dance moves on the pole are impressive.

You're hot and fresh out the kitchen
You're attractive and sexy.

Here's a taste of that pot of gold
Here's a sample of something great.

And make me feel like I'm a go on vacation
Make me feel like I'm on a retreat.

Cooler than summer breezes
Calm and relaxing.

Girl get your groove back
Get back to your rhythm.

Better than in Jamaica
More fun than being in Jamaica.

Hope you don't mind if I am behind that
I hope you're okay with me standing behind you.

Just keep the candles on
Let the candles remain lit.

And baby I can wax that
Let me wax your body.

My body all over your body baby
Repeated emphasis on physical contact.

All over my body girl
Let me enjoy your entire body.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darrell Allamby, Lincoln C. Browder, Antoinette Roberson, Jeremy P. Felton, Mick Schultz

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