In addition, Dupri has pursued a recording career of his own, which has resulted in hits such as "Money Ain't A Thang" (1998, with Jay-Z), "Welcome to Atlanta" (2001, with Ludacris) and "Get Your Number" (2005, with Mariah Carey), and "Gotta Getcha" featuring Johnta Austin. He became involved with a dispute between Eminem and Dr. Dre in 2002.
So So Def, a label specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B, and bass music, was originally distributed through Sony Entertainment/Columbia Records. In 2003, Dupri was appointed president of Arista Black Music and moved So So Def and its artists there. In 2004, Dupri was appointed Executive Vice President of Urban Music at Virgin Records and moved So So Def over to Virgin. Meanwhile, Dupri also expanded his business ventures, buying into Chicago-based distillery 3 Vodka and opening his own boutique restaurant, Cafe Dupri.
In 2004 and 2005, Dupri worked with R&B singers Usher and Mariah Carey on their releases, Confessions and The Emancipation of Mimi (the top-selling albums of 2004 and 2005) respectively. He produced some of the biggest hits of those years including "Burn", "Confessions, Pt. 2" and the remix featuring Kanye West, Shyne, and Twista, and "My Boo" with Usher and "It's Like That", "We Belong Together", "Shake It Off", "Get Your Number", and "Don't Forget About Us" with Carey. He produced the hit track "Radio" for young R&B sensation Jarvis, but didn't release the album because his label was in transition with the distributor. He has also scored hit singles with J-Kwon ("Tipsy"), Dem Franchize Boyz and many more. He also worked with St. Louis rappers, Nelly, Chingy, & St. Lunatics.
Dupri's 2005 single, "Gotta Getcha" featuring Johnta Austin, is featured on the July 2005 release Jermaine Dupri presents...Young, Fly & Flashy, Vol. 1. The album is a compilation of tracks produced by and featuring Jermaine Dupri. So far, "Gotta Getcha" has peaked at #60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The controversial music video for the song features his girlfriend, singer Janet Jackson, in a x-rated peep show club. Dupri is also working with Jackson on her new album titled 20 Years Old, scheduled to be released in September, 2006.
Dupri continues to produce and deliver guest appearances for today's hottest artists. He has worked from many of the major artists ranging all the way from Jay-Z ("Money Ain't A Thang"), Ludacris ("Welcome To Atlanta") to Warren G ("Havin' Thangs"). His current roster as of April 2006 includes Young Capone, Dem Franchize Boyz, Da Kid Slim, Daz (aka Daz Dillinger & Dat Nigga Daz), T. Waters, and Johnta Austin. He plans on dropping Daz's album, tentatively titled "So So Gangsta," late in 2006. Daz's album is to include production by Dupri, Scott Storch and Daz.
Lay It Down
Jermaine Dupri Lyrics
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So So Def
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh
Ohh
[Hook: Lil' Mo]
You need somebody to lay it dawn
Grab you by the your hair and show you exactly where to go
Don't stop, movie it fast
Tap that ass, I say nigga take it slow
Lay it down
talk to ya, walk witch ya, through every single motion
lay it down
I mean all the way down, leave a playa like you wide open
Ohh
[J.D.]
No I never had that before, so if you out here that's what I'm lookin' fo'
'Cause I keep gettin' these girls, but know
In the G I try to tell 'em what to do but they don't listen to me
I'm good on top
[J.D. & Lil' Mo] That's what they say
[J.D.] I want to do it in your drop
[J.D. & Lil' Mo] That's what they say
[J.D.] I bet I'll make you say stop
[J.D. & Lil' Mo] That's what they say
Ones you get 'em in the sack there won't be none of that
It be a hole lotta action away, hole lotta' action, not enough play
For this boy "J"
What I need in my life is a wife that have the house jumpin'
like the gentlemen's club on Monday night
When I come home, hunny doin' tricks
Shit, backflips, (?) like song
Meet me at the door with the double G
Sayin' "If your free!"
[Hook]
[R.O.C.] You gotta drop slooow, now fast
[J.D.] Bounce that ass
[R.O.C.] Get up!
[J.D.] (?) get cash
[R.O.C.] Like this?
[J.D.] Like that
[R.O.C.]
Like this and uh
Throw it at me like a picture when I give it to ya
Considering your appearance, under the influence
(?)
All I'm herein' is rumors "How she can make ya hotter"
[J.D.] Let her tell it
[J.D. and R.O.C.] Ohh
[R.O.C.] And she crazy with her mouth Peace
[J.D.] If you let her tell it
[R.O.C. and Lil' Mo] Was to lay you, they gonna lay you down
But I'm a gangster, G's don't get turned out
I heartbreak 'em like Jay-Z
[J.D.]
See I dun it all
[R.O.C.]
Wait
And I'm'a keep doin' it, baby that's just me
I don't cuddle in the linin', I couple up women
enough of huddlin' in the linin', they lovein' the thug up in 'em
And yea I know I'm sinin', but it feel like Heaven
All of 'em keep yellin'
[Hook]
[J.D.]
No, I never had that before, oh no
I never had that, ohh
No, I never had that before (so if you out here, that's what I'm lookin' fo')
Ohh no, I never had that before
Oh no, I never had that, ohh
No I never had that before (so if you out here that's what I'm lookin' fo')
[Hook]
[Hook]
The song Lay It Down by Jermaine Dupri and R.O.C. is about their desire to find someone who can satisfy their sexual needs. The hook sung by Lil' Mo is an invitation to a woman to let go and trust her partner to lead her in bed. The verses are all about the rappers' sexual prowess and the type of woman they are looking for. Jermaine Dupri's verse talks about his frustration with the women he's been with who don't take his direction in bed and how he wants a wife who will make his house feel like a gentlemen's club. R.O.C.'s verse is about his reputation as a playboy and his love for women who appreciate his gangster persona.
The lyrics of the song can be seen as problematic as they promote a type of toxic masculinity that views women as sexual objects for male gratification. However, the song can also be interpreted as a celebration of consensual sexual pleasure between two consenting adults.
Overall, the song Lay It Down is a sexually explicit track that emphasizes the importance of sexual chemistry and the desire to find a partner who can match one's sexual expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
You need somebody to lay it down
You require someone who can provide sexual pleasure to you in a satisfying manner
Grab you by the your hair and show you exactly where to go
Physically controlling you in a sexual way to ensure maximum pleasure and fulfillment for you both.
Lay it down
Continue to provide sexual pleasure until completion.
Don't stop, movie it fast
Moving quickly to keep up the pace and excitement during sex.
Tap that ass, I say nigga take it slow
Using the body movement to engage in sex while going slow and steady.
talk to ya, walk witch ya, through every single motion
Guiding and instructing you through each intimate movement.
I mean all the way down, leave a playa like you wide open
Fully surrendering oneself to sexual pleasure and opening oneself up to their partner.
No I never had that before, so if you out here that's what I'm lookin' fo'
I have not experienced what you can offer before, therefore, I am searching for someone like you.
Ones you get 'em in the sack there won't be none of that
Upon satisfying you in the bedroom, there won't be any further problems or complaints.
It be a hole lotta action away, hole lotta' action, not enough play
There is a lot of sexual activity, but not enough fun, enjoyment or satisfaction.
What I need in my life is a wife that have the house jumpin'
My ultimate desire in life is to have a partner whose presence will make my life exciting and enjoyable.
When I come home, hunny doin' tricks
I desire my partner to surprise me with new exciting ways to please me upon my return home.
Shit, backflips, (?) like song
Performing difficult but enjoyable sex moves, making me feel like I'm living a performance.
You gotta drop slooow, now fast
Changing the rhythm of the sexual activity by first going slow and then fast-paced, to create a more thrilling experience.
Bounce that ass
Using body movement to create more excitement and increase pleasure.
Get up!
Commands to stimulate and excite both partners for maximum pleasure.
Like this? Like that
Asking if the current level of stimulation is working effectively and being responsive to the partner's desires.
Throw it at me like a picture when I give it to ya
A metaphor stating the extent of the sexual pleasure that they can provide to their partner.
Was to lay you, they gonna lay you down
Assurances of providing the desired sexual experience and making the partner feel comfortable enough to fully surrender to the pleasure.
But I'm a gangster, G's don't get turned out
Despite engaging in sexual activities, I remain in control and do not lose my masculinity.
I heartbreak 'em like Jay-Z
Treating women in the same way that Jay-Z would within a relationship.
Wait, And I'm'a keep doin' it, baby that's just me
I am unapologetically who I am and intend to continue fulfilling my desires.
I don't cuddle in the linin', I couple up women
I am not one to engage in emotionally dependent relationships; instead, I prefer to be intimate with multiple partners.
Enough of huddlin' in the linin', they lovein' the thug up in 'em
I don't want to confine myself to being involved in only one exclusive relationship; instead, I will fulfill my desires with multiple women who enjoy my personality and masculinity.
And yea I know I'm sinin', but it feel like Heaven
While morally questionable, engaging in sexual activities that fulfill my physical desires brings me joy and satisfaction.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COX, DUPRI, R.O.C
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