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.
Pull up
Jermaine Dupri Lyrics
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Yo nigga not lovin' you right
You know goddamn well that nigga you with ain't shit (Check)
Girl, you gon' need a thug in yo life
You say yo nigga ain't lovin' you right (Yo nigga ain't lovin' you right)
Girl, you need a thug in yo life (You gon' need a thug in yo life)
You say yo nigga ain't lovin' you right (Yo nigga ain't lovin' you right)
Somebody that'll pull up (Skeet skeet skeet)
Somebody that'll pull up and beat it down, oh! (Beat it)
Let's go, first off (First things first), he weak,
Cut 'em off, fuck with me
Good weed, long beach!
Girl you can get it wherever whenever
Just tell me you need that, I pull up
You need some love, I shot sum'
Stay with him, or leave with me
I see ya caught up in something
That you don't really want to be in
You say yo nigga ain't lovin' you right
Girl, you need a thug in yo life (That's what you need)
You say yo nigga ain't lovin' you right
Girl, you need a thug in yo life (You gon' need a thug in yo life)
Somebody that'll pull up (Skeet skeet skeet) (Right in front on your house)
Somebody that'll pull up and beat it down, oh!
You say immature, but this a cure
On top o' all that, she the sexiest one
Every time I see you out, you ain't looking at me
Your eyes tell me that you wish it was you that kinda had it
When ya say ya want it, he can't afford it
He working on it (Working on it?), what the fuck do that mean anyway?
At the end of the day
You just caught up in something
That you don't really want to be in
You say yo nigga ain't lovin' you right
Girl, you need a thug in yo life (Thug in yo life)
You say yo nigga ain't lovin' you right (Lovin' you right)
Girl, you need a thug in yo life (You gon' need a thug in yo life)
Somebody that'll pull up (Skeet skeet skeet)
Gotta pull up and beat it down
Somebody that'll pull up and beat it down
Beat it down, beat it down, woah!
All of these girls at my table
I got Ciroq, Cris, and cocktails at my table
I see ya lookin over here at my table
'Cause a nigga that do it ain't able
Do it like this shawty
You know goddamn well that a nigga ya with ain't shit (You know it)
I didn't mean to flex on him, but he ain't got it like this
I know she want to ride in my foreign whips.
When we fly out to Japan, yo mama can't go this year
Yo nigga not lovin' you right, you know that ain't right
That's why you cryin' all night
I could change your life (Put you on ice)
But lil' mama gotta do somethin' I like
Can't make you my wife
'Cause I heard you be strippin' at night
And that ain't my type
You want a thug, I'll show you some love
I want you to take them trips and meet the plug
Yo nigga retire, yo bitches got hired
I'm livin' my life like the wire
She lookin at me, she admire
The pussy singin' like American Idol
My diamond pissin', I'mma need me a diaper
She love when I pick her up in a new Spider
She won't get a weddin' ring, treat her the better thing
Alexander McQueen
You say yo nigga ain't lovin' you right
Girl, you need a thug in yo life
You say yo nigga ain't lovin' you right
Girl, you need a thug in yo life
Somebody that'll pull up (Skeet skeet skeet)
Gotta pull up and beat it down, down
Somebody that'll pull up and beat it down, yeah, woah
Y'all know what this is, check
The lyrics to Jermaine Dupri's song "Pull Up" discuss the idea that the girl the singer is speaking to deserves better than her current lover. The singer tells the girl that she knows her man isn't treating her right, and she needs a real thug in her life who can show her love and affection. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the idea that the girl deserves someone who will "pull up" and beat it down, meaning someone who will come to her and love her the way she deserves.
The song can be interpreted as a message to the girl to let go of her current relationship and seek out someone who can truly make her happy. The singer makes it clear that he is willing to be that person for her, as he has the love and affection that her current lover is lacking. The lyrics stress the idea that women deserve more than just surface-level affection and lust and that they should seek out true love and emotional connection.
Overall, "Pull Up" is a song about recognizing the worth of women and encouraging them to seek out what they truly deserve in life. The singer advocates for genuine love and relationships and suggests that anything less is not worth settling for.
Line by Line Meaning
You know goddamn well that nigga you with ain't shit (Check)
You're aware that your current partner is not treating you right
Yo nigga not lovin' you right
Your current partner is not showing you the love and attention you deserve
Girl, you gon' need a thug in yo life
You need someone who can offer you protection and love in equal measure
You say yo nigga ain't lovin' you right (Yo nigga ain't lovin' you right)
You've said that your current partner isn't treating you well multiple times
Girl, you need a thug in yo life (You gon' need a thug in yo life)
You need someone who can offer you the support and love you deserve
Somebody that'll pull up (Skeet skeet skeet)
Someone who will come to you whenever you need them
Somebody that'll pull up and beat it down, oh! (Beat it)
Someone who will come and give you the physical affection you need
Let's go, first off (First things first), he weak,
To begin with, your current partner is not strong or secure
Cut 'em off, fuck with me
End your current relationship and be with me instead
Good weed, long beach!
I have good quality marijuana and I'm from Long Beach
Girl you can get it wherever whenever
You can have what you want, whenever you want it
Just tell me you need that, I pull up
Just let me know that you need me, and I'll be there for you
You need some love, I shot sum'
If you need love and affection, I have some to give
Stay with him, or leave with me
You have to make a choice between staying with your current partner or being with me
I see ya caught up in something
I can tell that you're committed to something that you don't really want to be in
You say immature, but this a cure
You say I'm immature, but I can help solve your relationship problems
On top o' all that, she the sexiest one
In addition, I find you to be the hottest girl around
Every time I see you out, you ain't looking at me
I've noticed that every time I see you, you're not paying attention to me
Your eyes tell me that you wish it was you that kinda had it
I can tell from your eyes that you wish you had something more fulfilling in your life
When ya say ya want it, he can't afford it
When you say you want something, your current partner cannot provide it for you
He working on it (Working on it?), what the fuck do that mean anyway?
He says he's working on it, but what does that even mean?
At the end of the day
After everything is said and done
You just caught up in something
You're stuck in something you don't really want to be involved with
That you don't really want to be in
You're not happy with where you currently are in your love life
You say immature, but this a cure
You call me immature, but I can offer a solution to your relationship problems
Girl, you need a thug in yo life (That's what you need)
You need someone who can offer you the love and protection you deserve
Thug in yo life
Someone who can provide both love and protection
Lovin' you right
Treating you with love and attention
Somebody that'll pull up (Skeet skeet skeet)
Someone who will come to you whenever you need them
Gotta pull up and beat it down
Someone who can give you physical affection and pleasure
Beat it down, beat it down, woah!
Repeated urging for someone to come and provide physical affection
All of these girls at my table
There are many girls around me at the moment
I got Ciroq, Cris, and cocktails at my table
I have different types of alcoholic drinks available
I see ya lookin over here at my table
I've noticed you checking me out from across the room
'Cause a nigga that do it ain't able
Because the person your with cannot offer you what you need
Do it like this shawty
Let me show you how love should be done
I didn't mean to flex on him, but he ain't got it like this
I didn't mean to show off, but I have more to offer than your current partner
I know she want to ride in my foreign whips.
I know that you're interested in the luxury cars I have
When we fly out to Japan, yo mama can't go this year
If we go to Japan together, your mother can't come with us this time
That's why you cryin' all night
That's the reason why you're upset and crying all the time
I could change your life (Put you on ice)
I could offer you a better life, full of love and happiness
But lil' mama gotta do somethin' I like
In order to be with me, you have to do things that I find appealing
Can't make you my wife
I cannot commit to you for life
'Cause I heard you be strippin' at night
Because I've heard that you work as a stripper in the evenings
And that ain't my type
That isn't the lifestyle I'm looking for in a partner
You want a thug, I'll show you some love
If you want someone who can offer you love and protection, I'm your guy
I want you to take them trips and meet the plug
I want to take you on trips and introduce you to my connections
Yo nigga retire, yo bitches got hired
Your current partner is washed up, and my other girlfriends are still with me
I'm livin' my life like the wire
I'm living life in a dangerous, thrilling way
She lookin at me, she admire
She's looking at me and admiring me
The pussy singin' like American Idol
Your sexual pleasure is comparable to the excitement of American Idol
My diamond pissin', I'mma need me a diaper
My expensive jewelry is impressive, and I feel the need to show it off
She love when I pick her up in a new Spider
You love it when I take you for a ride in a fancy sports car
She won't get a weddin' ring, treat her the better thing
I won't marry you, but I'll still treat you well
Alexander McQueen
A high-end fashion brand that I like to wear
Y'all know what this is, check
This is a familiar situation, so check it out
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jermaine Dupri
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Charria Jackson
This my shitttt ❤❤❤ till this day. Found a old flipagram and brought me here man. Memories
Courtney Perkins
I love this song
GodlyChicken
I be dancing this like its hot!
Negrai
This a good song even I never heard this song before
Rob Thorus
I almost forgot that song, thanks for that!
Rob Thorus
lol again? 🤣
mathyas beckford
I'm here cause Kenny Knox
mathyas beckford
but it's not the right song