In 2004, he released his solo debut album On My Way to Church. The release of his second album, Harlem: Diary of a Summer in 2005, coincided with Jones landing an executive position in A&R at Entertainment One Music. A year later he was on his third album Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment) (2006), which spawned his biggest single to date, "We Fly High". The song reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In 2006, Jones also formed the hip hop group and label ByrdGang. The group released their debut album M.O.B.: The Album, under the newly found label in 2008. Jones followed up with his fourth solo album Pray IV Reign, which was released in March 2009, under Columbia Records. The album spawned the hit single "Pop Champagne". In April 2011, Jones released his fifth album, Capo, which was supported by the lead single, "Perfect Day". He returned on 31 May 2019, for his sixth studio album titled El Capo,[4] which featured the likes of Dave East, Rick Ross, among others. Early life
Jim Jones was born in The Bronx borough of New York City and was raised in Harlem. His mother, Nancy Jones, is Aruban while his late father, Joseph Guillermo Jones was Puerto Rican. Jim Jones was raised mainly by his maternal grandmother.[5] In an essay for Fader magazine, he stated that his mother would allow him to ride the train from their residence at 176th Street and Jerome Avenue to 110th Street and Lexington Avenue. He attended Catholic school but later began skipping church to loiter and play hooky at the train station. In Jim Jones' The Come Up DVD, Vol. 19, he tells his story about growing up with fellow rapper Freekey Zekey. Jones claimed he would stay at a store a block from the church he attended, and would go in and hang out with the owner; when the owner left, Jones said he took all the money in the register and the candy and would sell it in school; he was later expelled.[6]
Music career
2004–05: On My Way to Church and Harlem: Diary of a Summer
On My Way to Church is Jones' debut album. The album spawned two singles that made the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart: "Certified Gangstas" (featuring Cam'ron, Bezel and The Game), which reached number 80, and "Crunk Muzik" (featuring his Dipset cohorts Cam'ron and Juelz Santana), which reached number 84. The album peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, number three on Billboard's Independent Albums chart, and number four on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[7]
Harlem: Diary of a Summer, Jones' second album, reached number five on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Independent Albums charts, selling 350,000 copies.[8] Three of its singles placed on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart: "Baby Girl", which reached number 58; "Summer Wit' Miami", which reached number 78;[9] and "What You Been Drankin' On?" (featuring Diddy, Paul Wall, and Jha Jha), which reached number 106.[10]
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2006–09: Hustler's P.O.M.E., Pray IV Reign and The Rooftop
Jones' third album Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment), was more commercial and once again featured Dipset members along with Lil Wayne. The album spawned Jones' biggest single to date,[when?] "We Fly High". Jones introduced a signature dance move in the "We Fly High" video, throwing up a fake jump shot every time the ad-lib "Ballin!'" was stated in the song. This dance move became so popular that it inspired Michael Strahan and Plaxico Burress to do the dance move after big plays during a Monday Night Football game in 2006.[11]
From 2006 to 2008, Jones released a collaborative album with his rap group ByrdGang, titled M.O.B.: The Album, which peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200, selling 16,000 the first week in stores and eventually selling 65,000 units. He has two Christmas compilation albums, A Dipset X-Mas and A Tribute To Bad Santa Starring Mike Epps, and a load of mixtapes, including Harlem's American Gangster, which peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned his single "Love Me No More".
Jones' fourth studio album, Pray IV Reign, released March 24, 2009, was his major record label debut. The album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart. On July 8, Jones released a promotional single titled "The Good Stuff" featuring NOE.[12][13] The album features "Pop Champagne", producer Ron Browz, and Juelz Santana. A bonus track on the album is "Jackin' Swagga From Us" with Twista, NOE, and Lil Wayne, which takes shots at T.I. and Jay-Z for allegedly stealing their styles and mocking their song "Swagga Like Us".[14] It is his first solo album under Columbia Records. In 2009, Jim Jones became Vice President of Urban A&R at Koch Records, which is now E1 Music.[15] On June 11, Jim Jones appeared on BET's 106 & Park along with DJ Webstar and announced that they will be releasing an album together titled The Rooftop.[16] He also announced that his documentary, This Is Jim Jones, will be released June 30, 2009. The first single from the album is "Dancin on Me", featuring Juelz Santana. It was officially released via iTunes on April 28. On September 22, hip hop website, RapRuckus, stated the album was scheduled for an October 6, 2009 release. The second single is titled "She Can Get It".[17] In late 2009, Jones left Columbia. According to XXLMag.com, Jones signed a deal to release his next solo album on E1, as well as a mixtape.[18]
2010–present: Capo, Dipset reunion and Vampire Life series
The mixtape, titled The Ghost of Rich Porter, was released March 23, 2010. In April 2010, Cam'ron and Jim Jones announced they ended their feud.[19] On June 26, 2010 Jones reunited with Cam'ron and Juelz Santana on a track titled "Salute", marking the return of the Diplomats.[20] They have begun working on an album together, and have been reportedly working with Dr. Dre.[21] In 2010 it was confirmed that Jones had started up a new record label imprint with Damon Dash entitled Splash Records. On April 5, 2011 Jones' released his fifth studio album, Capo, on E1.[22] On November 3, Jones released a mixtape, titled Capo Life, to promote the album and celebrate the launch of his new website.[23] The lead single off Capo, "Perfect Day" featuring Chink Santana and LOGiC, was released on iTunes December 7, 2010.[24] The album is the first to feature Cam'ron since Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment). Other guest appearances include rappers Game, Lloyd Banks, Prodigy, Raekwon and R&B singers Rell and Ashanti among others, and features notable production from longtime collaborator Chink Santana, Aaron LaCrate, Wyclef Jean, Drumma Boy and Lamont "LOGiC" Coleman. The album peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200, selling 21,000 copies in its first week, making Capo his lowest charting album to date.[when?]
On October 1, 2011 when Funkmaster Flex premiered a song on New York City's Hot 97 titled "It Ain't My Fault" featuring rappers T-Rex, Boogie Black and Sen City, it was revealed that it was the first offering from Webstar and Jones' upcoming second collaborative effort The Rooftop 2.[citation needed] In the summer of 2011, he was featured on Randyn Julius "Party Tonight" with Teyana Taylor and fellow Dispet member Cam'ron.[25] On October 30, 2011, for the Halloween holiday, Jones released a mixtape titled Vampire Life: We Own the Night. The tape features twenty-four songs, including bonus tracks, freestyles and guest appearances from Meek Mill, J.R. Writer, Chink Santana, 2 Chainz, Maino, Yo Gotti and Jadakiss among others.[26][27]
On May 1, 2012 Jones released the second installment of his Vampire Life series entitled Vampire Life 2, it went on to be downloaded over 300,000 times on mixtape-sharing website DatPiff.[28][29] On March 11, 2013, Jones announced he was working on two new mixtapes V3 (Vampire Life 3) and The Ghost Of Rich Porter 2.[30] Vampire Life 3 was released on August 13, 2013.[31] On December 3, 2013, Jim Jones released an extended play (EP), titled We Own the Night. The EP was supported by the single "Nasty Girl", featuring American singer Jeremih. On June 24, 2014, Jones released a single titled "Wit the Shit", featuring American singer Trey Songz.[32] In July 2014, Jones revealed he would be releasing another EP, titled We Own The Night Pt. 2: Memoirs of a Hustler; it was released on September 9.[33][34]
On January 1, 2015 well known DJ Funkmaster Flex announced via Instagram that he had spoken to fellow Diplomat members Cam'ron, Jim Jones and Juelz Santana about an upcoming Diplomats mixtape which included fellow member Freekey Zeekey. He also stated that he would be hosting the mixtape along with DJs/producers DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz and DJ Mustard.[35]
Other ventures
ByrdGang
ByrdGang
Genres Hip Hop, Rap
Years active 2006–2010
Labels ByrdGang, Asylum, M.O.B.
Past members Jim Jones
Max B
NOE
Hell Rell
Chink Santana
Freekey Zeekey
Stack Bundles (deceased)
Mel Matrix
Sen City
Trav
Shoota
HardLuck
Jones formed Byrdgang in 2006, composed of select members of Purple City Productions and Diplomat Records. The group released their debut album, M.O.B.: The Album on Asylum Records.[36]
Music video director
Throughout the early years of his music career Jones was known for being the hypeman of his group the Diplomats, but he was also shooting most of the music videos during their successful early career.[37]
Fashion designing
Through 2007 and 2008, Jones was known for creating the rapper rockstar style which was very popular at the time. He eventually created his own "Nostic" clothing label.[38]
In late 2011 Jones was thinking of a new clothing line, and in early 2012 made it official with his brand "Vampire Life", co-owned by Dame Dash.[39] The clothing line is sold throughout New York City, and Jones is looking to expand it worldwide.[40]
Acting career
Jones made his acting debut in the film State Property 2.He also appeared on the show Crash: The Series.[41] Jones played one of Marlo Stanfield's henchmen on Season 5, episode 8 of the critically acclaimed TV drama The Wire on HBO on February 24, 2008. Along with releasing the album Capo, Jones headlined in an off-Broadway musical called Hip-Hop Monologues: Inside the Life and Mind of Jim Jones, produced by Damon Dash and Footage Entertainment.[42]
Reality television
Jones also appears in seasons 1 and 2 of the VH1 show Love & Hip Hop: New York (which premiered March 14, 2011 and November 11, 2011, respectively); the show loosely follows events in his personal life and that of his fiancée, Chrissy Lampkin. Jones also stars in season 1 of the VH1 show Chrissy & Mr. Jones; the show follows him and Lampkin, focusing on their personal lives.
Sports management
Jones has his own freestyle inline skating team, Dipskate, which he plans to take to the X Games in the near future.[43]
In December 2017, he became part owner of the Richmond Roughriders of the American Arena League.[44]
Controversies
Tru-Life
According to an interview with Tru-Life in the June/July 2006 issue of Complex Magazine, rumors had spread that Tru-Life was referring to Jim Jones in his diss track "New New York". Jim Jones reportedly began calling several rappers and telling them that he had a DVD of Tru-Life disrespecting them. Tru-Life responded by calling Dipset bosses Cam'ron and Jim Jones "bitches."[45]
Jones responded by challenging Tru-Life to a brawl with US$50,000 at stake.[46] Months later, Jones told an interviewer that Tru-Life did not respond to the challenge, does not count in the rap industry, and lacked the money and heart to accept Jones' challenge.[47]
The argument continued into 2007, when Tru-Life released his DJ J-Love hosted mixtape titled Tru York with Dipset disrespect tracks and whose cover superimposes an image of Jim Jones' face over a swimsuit-clad Borat picture.[48]
Jay Z
Jones' dispute with Tru-Life may have stemmed from a dispute between Cam'ron and Jay Z, as Tru-Life was signed to Jay Z's Roc-La-Familia label at the time. Jim Jones has also criticized Jay Z's performance as president of Def Jam Recordings.[49]
Jay Z has since responded with a "diss" track called "Brooklyn High" over the beat from Jones' "We Fly High".[50] On December 1, 2006, BET's Access Granted debuted the video for Jones' "We Fly High" remix, with Diddy, Baby, T.I., Young Dro, and added Juelz Santana's verse from his response on the "We Fly High Beef Mix".
On December 21, 2008, Jones had an altercation with Jay Z's ex-associate, Vaughn "Jayvon" Smith, at a Louis Vuitton store on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue and turned himself in to the police shortly afterward. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge and was sentenced to time served – the few hours he was in custody after turning himself in to police in January. Jones' defense attorney, Scott Leemon, stated that Jones didn't start the fight but pleaded guilty because he did not want to risk probation – and potential touring restrictions – if convicted. Jones still faced a civil suit Smith filed after the incident. MTV reports: Smith is the brother of Tyran "Ty Ty" Smith, who works with Ne-Yo and the longtime best friend and colleague of Jones' lyrical nemesis, Jay Z. In February 2009, Ne-Yo stated on Power 106 radio in Los Angeles that Jones and Smith "have had drama in the past".[51][52]
Jayvon was shopping with Ne-Yo when the altercation occurred, and initial reports indicated that Jones' altercation was with Ne-Yo. However, it was later revealed that Jones did not get into an altercation with Ne-Yo; the false rumor was intended to increase tension.[51][52]
In 2017, the two rappers ended their rivalry and Jim Jones signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation.
Cam'ron
During this time, Cam'ron and Jones were not speaking to each other, leading to speculation that the group had broken up. However, despite admitting that he did not want to contact Jones, Cam'ron said that he had no hard feelings towards him. In an interview with Miss Info, Cam'ron said: "I still haven't spoken to Jim. But Jim ran with me for over 10 years, he worked hard, and I wish him the best of luck. Everybody thinks I'm mad at Jim. Why am I mad? I told people for years that Jimmy was gonna be a star. So it's better on my resume. I wish him the best."[53] But after three years of not speaking, Cam'ron and Jim Jones mended their differences in April 2010. In late 2011, both appeared together on Wolfgang Gartner's album Weekend in America, on the track "Circus Freaks".
ASAP Mob
In early 2014, Jim Jones criticized ASAP Mob for copying his fashionable style. In an interview with HNHH.com, he explained: "They weren’t from the street, they’re a good group of kids and they’re artistic, but they’re not from the street and their style is way different than what we do. It’s a little bit far out there for me. We got bonafide swag and the definition of get fly, ya dig? I’m not trying to disrespect them—A$AP Mob is doing it, they got their numbers and they’re doing what they like to do—but they’re nothing like the Diplomats. They didn’t come up hanging and banging and hustling and really touching the pavement, ya dig? It’s a big difference. We don’t wear kilts and we don’t wear tight sweatpants and funny sneakers. That’s not our style. Price point and high fashion don’t really make it cool. I’ll still go in Wal-Mart and come out and niggas will still think it’s Versace."[54] Angered by his comments, Juicy J provided additional vocals on ASAP Mob member ASAP Rocky's solo single, "Multiply", which in the end, took a subliminal shot at Jones. It says: "Fake ass niggas, you know what I'm sayin'? These niggas be out here, talkin' 'bout they [Jim Jones, Jadakiss and Styles P] them streets niggas and shit, but man... Niggas be gettin' extorted like a ma' fucker out here. You know what I'm sayin'?[55]
Previously, Jones and Rocky linked together for the track, "Freeze", which appeared on the ASAP Mob mixtape, 2012's Lords Never Worry.[56] Since then, the dispute between the ASAP Mob and Jim Jones seemed to have cooled down after a photo was posted on The Game's Instagram account showing the overall three rappers partying in a nightclub.[57]
Azealia Banks
In July 2012, a social media-related conflict between Jim Jones and rapper Azealia Banks had started after Banks dissed the rapper for getting more credit for her phrase "Vamp", as in Jones' mixtape series and label of the same name, Vampire Life, or his track "Vamp Life".[58] Enraged, Banks dissed Jim Jones again via a track titled "Succubi".
State of the Union
Jim Jones Lyrics
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Yo veo espíritu
(This ghost in my head, ghost in my head)
Heatmakerz
Crack Music
Capo
I think my critics need to hear this
I'm what you call a democratic with an automatic
A rebel and a bezel when I just ordered the Patek
You could build a wall as tall as the sky (to the moon)
We all know the coke still gon' fall from the sky
Papi had a room with a wall full of pies
This is America, baby, where we fall for the lies (impeach the president)
We never had much, but we had us (uh-uh)
And even when the bills didn't add up
We cooked up coke and it was crills that we bagged up
We sold in broad day and police still didn't bag us
I be ready to kill one of you MAGA's (fuckers)
Shit, I'm throwin' shots, man, you still throwin' daggers
And my thoughts on the legalization
And they tryna turn weed into a legal libation
Why won't they legalize Haitians? (sak pasé?)
And throw on the Cubans too
I told my jeweler he could throw on a Cuban too
Or bust down a Rollie, it's frozen at two to two (west side)
I took a private jet and you know where I flew the crew (LA)
Them coconut drinks that come with umbrellas in 'em
In the rain, we buy Rolls' that come with umbrellas in 'em (facts)
The transition, baby, that was the hardest part
Police pulled me over and they still ripped my car apart (don't shoot)
So, I ain't got to kneel just to stand with you (uh-uh)
I was really in the field with them hand pistols (facts)
I was really throwin' bullets like the cap, huh, cap, huh
(Nigga fuck around and get clapped)
I mean, uh
Shine a light on my feet, Lord, watch my steps
This ghost in my head, ghost in my head
Got the world after me but I can't look back
This ghost in my head, ghost in my head
Life's so short but the money's so long
Drop-tops in the summertime, mink coats when it's cold
But I'm cold every night (305)
Please Lord, hold me, hold me close (yes)
Pushin' Phantoms, so they feel I'm preachin' propaganda
Say a prayer for my niggas or we light a candle
All the squares in your circle, time to change the channel
Or unplug the television 'cause this shit is mental (huh)
My sneakers Chanel, Grim Reaper for real
I get beats from Pharrell, you should see how I live
Kids in Montessori school, logos in the pool
I done put in all my work, no longer holding tools
Look into my eyes, you can see the murders
Smell the kilos on me, now we flippin' burgers
Ride through the ghetto, look for shit to purchase
Do it for the fam, don't forget your purpose
When you sellin' grams, then you just a merchant, nigga
When you sellin' grams, then you just a merchant
Eyes open wide, slither with a serpent (woo)
Closed casket meaning God, close the curtains (this ghost in my head)
Meaning God, close the curtains (this ghost in my head)
Meaning God, close the curtains (this ghost in my head)
God, close the curtains (ghost in my head)
Oh Lord
Shine a light on my feet, Lord, watch my steps
This ghost in my head, ghost in my head
Got the world after me but I can't look back
This ghost in my head, ghost in my head
Shine a light on my feet, Lord, watch my steps
Ghost in my head, ghost in my head
Got the world after me but I can't look back
Ghost in my head, ghost in my head
The song "State of the Union" by Jim Jones presents lyrics that suggest controversial issues such as politics, drugs, and social status. The lines "You could build a wall as tall as the sky, We all know the coke still gon' fall from the sky" insinuate that issues like the wall will not hinder drug trade. The artist further questions the government in the line, "This is America, baby, where we fall for the lies (impeach the president)" indicating the political environment of the country.
Jones highlights the harsh realities of life and how it has affected him "Life's so short but the money's so long, Drop-tops in the summertime, mink coats when it's cold, But I'm cold every night" which may be alluding to the lifestyle that those in the drug trade live. However, he also touches on the fact that things are not always as they seem when he mentions "Kids in Montessori school, logos in the pool, I done put in all my work, no longer holding tools."
The chorus, "This ghost in my head, ghost in my head, Got the world after me but I can't look back" repeats throughout the song indicating that problems continue to haunt him, but he cannot afford to be distracted from its aim.
Overall, the song presents a powerful image of the artist's reality, and his need to keep moving forward, amidst obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
No puedo dormir
I can't sleep
Yo veo espíritu
I see spirits (ghosts in my head)
(This ghost in my head, ghost in my head)
Repeating that I am haunted by ghosts in my head
Heatmakerz
A shoutout to the music producers, Heatmakerz
Crack Music
A reference to Kanye West's song, 'Crack Music'
Capo
A title which means 'boss' or 'leader', indicating Jim Jones' authority or status
I think my critics need to hear this
Jim Jones believes that his critics (or doubters of his political stance) need to listen to him
Or anyone who doubts my political awareness
People who doubt Jim Jones' political knowledge should listen to him
I'm what you call a democratic with an automatic
Jim Jones is a Democrat who supports the use of automatic weapons
A rebel and a bezel when I just ordered the Patek
Despite being a rebel, Jim Jones has expensive taste and has just bought a Patek Philippe watch
You could build a wall as tall as the sky (to the moon)
Even if a wall was built to the moon, drugs would still get through
We all know the coke still gon' fall from the sky
Drugs will always find a way to enter the U.S
Papi had a room with a wall full of pies
Jim Jones' 'Papi' (father) had a room filled with drugs (pies)
This is America, baby, where we fall for the lies (impeach the president)
In America, people are easily deceived (referring to impeaching the president)
We never had much, but we had us (uh-uh)
Despite not having wealth, Jim Jones had a sense of unity among his peers
And even when the bills didn't add up
Even when they didn't have enough money
We cooked up coke and it was crills that we bagged up
They cooked cocaine and packaged it in small bags
We sold in broad day and police still didn't bag us
They sold drugs during the day and didn't get caught
I be ready to kill one of you MAGA's (fuckers)
Jim Jones is willing to harm supporters of MAGA (Make America Great Again) ideology
Shit, I'm throwin' shots, man, you still throwin' daggers
Jim Jones is attacking his haters, while they only criticize him
And my thoughts on the legalization
Jim Jones is sharing his opinion about the legalization of certain substances
And they tryna turn weed into a legal libation
People want to make marijuana into an acceptable alcoholic beverage substitute
Why won't they legalize Haitians? (sak pasé?)
Why can't Haitians be legalized? (sak pasé is Haitian Creole for 'What's happening?')
And throw on the Cubans too
Jim Jones suggests legalizing Cuban immigrants too
I told my jeweler he could throw on a Cuban too
Jim Jones instructed his jeweler to add a Cuban link chain to his jewelry
Or bust down a Rollie, it's frozen at two to two (west side)
He may either buy a Rolex watch or have one of his Rolex's upgraded with new diamonds (two to two) for the west side (Los Angeles)
I took a private jet and you know where I flew the crew (LA)
Jim Jones took a private jet to Los Angeles with his crew
Them coconut drinks that come with umbrellas in 'em
He's indulging in tropical drinks that come with umbrellas
In the rain, we buy Rolls' that come with umbrellas in 'em (facts)
In bad weather, they purchase Rolls Royce cars that come with umbrellas
The transition, baby, that was the hardest part
Transitioning from his past life to a better one was difficult for Jim Jones
Police pulled me over and they still ripped my car apart (don't shoot)
Even when he became successful, the police still treated Jim Jones unfairly and violently (referring to the 'Don't Shoot' movement)
So, I ain't got to kneel just to stand with you (uh-uh)
He won't bend over to gain someone's respect
I was really in the field with them hand pistols (facts)
Jim Jones actually carried guns and was involved in shootings
I was really throwin' bullets like the cap, huh, cap, huh
Jim Jones was shooting a gun vigorously like gang members holding the brim of their hats
(N**** fuck around and get clapped)
Jim Jones warns of the danger of being shot if someone disrespects him
Shine a light on my feet, Lord, watch my steps
Asking God for guidance and protection to avoid danger
This ghost in my head, ghost in my head
Acknowledging the ongoing struggle with his inner demons
Got the world after me but I can't look back
Despite the pressures and obstacles, Jim Jones cannot afford to stop and reflect
Life's so short but the money's so long
Life is temporary but wealth is perpetual
Drop-tops in the summertime, mink coats when it's cold
Flexing his wealth by owning expensive cars and fur coats for specific seasons
But I'm cold every night (305)
Despite having everything, Jim Jones feels empty at night (305 is the Miami area code)
Please Lord, hold me, hold me close (yes)
Asking God for comfort and emotional support
Pushin' Phantoms, so they feel I'm preachin' propaganda
Driving Rolls Royce Phantoms to impress people and make them listen to his message
Say a prayer for my n****s or we light a candle
Asking for people's support and prayers, or suffer the consequences
All the squares in your circle, time to change the channel
It's time to revamp the people you surround yourself with
Or unplug the television 'cause this shit is mental (huh)
Disconnect from media that spreads negative or harmful information to protect one's mental health
My sneakers Chanel, Grim Reaper for real
His sneakers are Chanel brand, and Jim Jones is serious about the consequences of his actions with regard to life and death
I get beats from Pharrell, you should see how I live
Jim Jones collaborates with popular music producer Pharrell Williams, and his lifestyle reflects his success
Kids in Montessori school, logos in the pool
His children attend a reputable and expensive Montessori school, and they own branded items in their pool
I done put in all my work, no longer holding tools
Jim Jones has worked hard to achieve his success and no longer partakes in criminal activity
Look into my eyes, you can see the murders
Even though he's no longer involved in criminal activity, there's a darkness in him
Smell the kilos on me, now we flippin' burgers
Despite being associated with crime in the past, Jim Jones has a successful burger franchise
Ride through the ghetto, look for shit to purchase
Despite having wealth, Jim Jones still engages in impulsive spending habits in low-income areas
Do it for the fam, don't forget your purpose
Despite making lots of money, one should still remember their main goal is to provide for their family
When you sellin' grams, then you just a merchant, nigga
When someone sells drugs, they're just a retail supplier (rather than the kingpin)
Eyes open wide, slither with a serpent (woo)
Stay aware and sly like a serpent
Closed casket meaning God, close the curtains (this ghost in my head)
In the event of his death, Jim Jones wants a closed casket funeral and the curtains to close (referring to his ongoing struggle with his mind)
Meaning God, close the curtains (this ghost in my head)
Reiterating his request for a closed casket and the curtains to close (referring to his ongoing struggles)
Meaning God, close the curtains (this ghost in my head)
Repeating his request for a closed casket and the curtains to close (referring to his ongoing struggles)
God, close the curtains (ghost in my head)
Asking God to put an end to his ongoing struggles and challenges (referring to his ongoing struggles)
Shine a light on my feet, Lord, watch my steps
Asking God to guide and protect him in his journey
Ghost in my head, ghost in my head
Reminding listeners of the ongoing battle he faces with his mind
Got the world after me but I can't look back
Despite the obstacles, Jim Jones cannot afford to stop and reflect
Shine a light on my feet, Lord, watch my steps
Asking God to guide and protect him in his journey
Ghost in my head, ghost in my head
Repeating that he is haunted by ghosts (inner demons)
Got the world after me but I can't look back
Despite the obstacles, Jim Jones cannot afford to stop and reflect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joseph Jones, William Roberts, Marc Scibilia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Rick Ross’s verse was immaculate 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
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@JeffSmith-th9sp
Complete trash never will u hear on radio they both r n thr 40s its ova
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🔥🔥🔥🔥
@RiziDada
I just listened to this song 20x in a row this shit is legendary to me
I think many singers are using Authentic views to get views
@sven7037
For the past three years Jim Jones dropping nothing but good ass albums
@mk47maglera-slumlyfe94
Jim Jones is incredibly gifted. Banger after banger after banger, his fluid style through the beat is unmatched
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Best HIP HOP album of 2019 IMO 🎯💰🔥🔥🔥🔥
@machiaveliisalive
This ain't no opinion. It's a FACT
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@@machiaveliisalive 4sure 😈🔥🔥🔥 Give jones his fuckin grammy 🙏