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.

X's & O's
Jeremih Lyrics

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I hate how, can't take how,
I'm choosing, I'm wifing,
Can't date now.
You make my life so great now
I love if you like it,
Cause shorty you so down!

So I gotta give it up for your love,

Can't get enough,
Cause shawty you so fine!
So I gotta give it up for your love,
Can't get enough,
I think I found miss right.

So girl you know I got X's and O's,
Cause I know you need X's and O's.
So baby when you want X's and O's,
I'm sincerely yours, girl.
Girl you know I got X's and O's,
Cause I know you need X's and O's.
So baby when you want X's and O's,
I'm sincerely yours, girl.

It's your time,
It's my time.
We share it,
Don't care cause you're all mine.
No breakups, no make-ups
Won't dare not to cherish you,
Cause shorty you so down!

So I gotta give it up,
For your love,
Can't get enough,
Cause shawty you so fine!
So I gotta give it up,
For your love,
Can't get enough,
I think I found miss right.

So girl you know I got X's and O's,
Cause I know you need X's and O's.
So baby when you want X's and O's,
I'm sincerely yours, girl.
Girl you know I got X's and O's,
Cause I know you need X's and O's.
So baby when you want X's and O's,
I'm sincerely yours, girl.

I know what I got,
So I gotta treat my lady like a diamond.
All them other ladies, nevermind them.
I know what I got,
So she know that she ain't ever need to beg me,
If I want it

Yeah, gotta give it up,
Cause I found miss right.

So I gotta give it up,
For your love,
Can't get enough,
Cause shawty you so fine!
So I gotta give it up,
For your love,
Can't get enough,
I think I found miss right.

So girl you know I got X's and O's,
Cause I know you need X's and O's.
So baby when you want X's and O's,
I'm sincerely yours, girl.
Girl you know I got X's and O's,
Cause I know you need X's and O's.

So baby when you want X's and O's,
I'm sincerely yours, girl.

Overall Meaning

In Jeremih's song X's & O's, he sings about being in a loving relationship and recognizing the value of his partner. He hates the idea of dating around and wants to commit to his partner, whom he refers to as "shorty" and "my lady". The chorus of the song revolves around the idea of giving X's and O's, which usually stands for hugs and kisses, to his partner to show his love. Jeremih also talks about treating his lady like a diamond and cherishing her.

The song is essentially an R&B love song, expressing a wholesome and committed relationship, which is a relatively common theme in the genre. Jeremih's smooth vocals and catchy chorus create an upbeat vibe that blends with the subject matter of the song, which is about a happy couple who can't get enough of each other. The song has an infectious dance beat and a sing-along chorus, making it a popular song about love that could easily become a love anthem.

Line by Line Meaning

I hate how, can't take how, I'm choosing, I'm wifing, Can't date now.
I'm fed up of playing games and choosing between different women, so I've decided to focus on one person and commit to them instead of dating around.

You make my life so great now, I love if you like it, Cause shorty you so down!
You make my life better and I appreciate you for it. I love it when you reciprocate those feelings and show me that you are committed to our relationship.

So I gotta give it up for your love, Can't get enough, Cause shawty you so fine!
I am fully dedicated to our relationship and can't get enough of you. I adore your beauty and love you for who you are.

I think I found miss right.
I believe that you are the perfect partner for me and I want to spend my life with you.

It's your time, It's my time. We share it, Don't care cause you're all mine.
We both have equal parts in this relationship, and I treasure every moment we spend together. I am not worried about anyone else because you belong to me.

No breakups, no make-ups, Won't dare not to cherish you, Cause shorty you so down!
I don't want our relationship to go through any breakups or makeups. I value and treasure you for who you are and won't take you for granted.

I know what I got, So I gotta treat my lady like a diamond.
I know that I have a precious and valuable partner in you, so I want to treat you with care and respect like a rare diamond.

All them other ladies, nevermind them.
I am not interested in any other women and want to focus solely on you and our relationship.

So she know that she ain't ever need to beg me, If I want it.
You don't need to beg me for anything in our relationship. If I want to do something for you, I will do it willingly and happily.

Yeah, gotta give it up, Cause I found miss right.
I am willing to sacrifice anything for our relationship because I have found my perfect match in you.

So girl you know I got X's and O's, Cause I know you need X's and O's. So baby when you want X's and O's, I'm sincerely yours, girl.
I am always here for you and willing to give you hugs and kisses whenever you need them. You can count on me to be there for you and show you my love.

Girl you know I got X's and O's, Cause I know you need X's and O's. So baby when you want X's and O's, I'm sincerely yours, girl.
I want you to know that I am always thinking about you and want to show you my love through physical affection. You can rely on me to be faithful and committed to our relationship.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEITH JAMES, MICHAEL SCHULTZ

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