His music initially gained popularity on New York City's famous mixtape circuit in 2002. Although his biggest mainstream hit to-date is 2003's up-tempo "Pump It Up," Budden is known for his reflective and often insecure lyrics. He is widely considered one of hip-hop's most gifted lyricists, thanks largely in part to his numerous works on mixtapes by such DJ's as DJ Clue, Clinton Sparks, DJ On Point, and DJ Envy.
On one particular mixtape song, called "Crosscountry Connection", Joe started a feud with the G-Unit camp. The Game took offense to a line where Joe claims that gangsta rappers should "be in a G-Unit video with all the gangsta actors", obviously claiming G-Unit are fake gangstas. Unbeknownst to Budden, The Game had just recently signed with the G-Unit camp. The Game and G-Unit fired a few diss songs Budden's way; he replied in kind. The feud was ended when The Game and Budden met in a club in New York City and put the past aside.
During winter and spring of 2005, through Joe Budden mixtapes and hip-hop rumor mills, it was said that he departed from Def Jam to Roc-A-Fella Records with CEO Damon Dash. In reality, Budden was legally obligated to stay with Def Jam. In the beginning of Budden's career, it took him a long time to get public exposure, working more than three years from the first time his demo tapes were heard to the first time he was on the radio. He has appeared on many tracks with other artists including 112, Amerie, Brandy, Cassidy, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Freeway, Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Jin, Kelly Rowland, Lil' Kim, LL Cool J, Marques Houston, Usher, and more recently a remix to the hit song "Hollaback Girl" with Gwen Stefani. Some of these were not official remixes, simply mixtape tracks where a Joe Budden verse was added to an existing song.
Though he is thought of as one of rap's most skilled lyricists, Budden's success outside of the mixtape circuit has been marginal purposely. He is known to have invested in real estate in North Jersey and instead of blowing up into the rap scene he decided to make money from other methods instead of getting a record deal. His music is usually more sensitive and thought provoking than that of gangsta rappers, but subsequently, it is also more explicit and unrelenting than most "conscious" or "backpack" rappers.
In late December of 2005, Joe released a mixtape after almost 5 months of being absent from the game. Mood Muzik 2 is considered by most to be a lyrical masterpiece and with so deep tracks such as "Dumb Out" and the emotional "3 Sides to a Story" (in which Joe harrowingly describes a disturbing situation), many wondered had these songs originally been scheduled to appear on The Growth.
In 2007, he was released by Def Jam. In December 2007, he released Mood Muzik 3, which many are calling the best mixtape of the year, with some even saying it's the album of the year since it contains all original material. Some have questioned this since the beat for 'Ventilation' is an edit of 'It's A Shame (Da Butcher's Mix)' by Kool G Rap.
In October 2008, Joe Budden released another highly-rated mixtape, Halfway House; featuring album cuts such as 'Touch & Go' and a snippet of 'Blood On The Wall', a diss to Prodigy of Mobb Deep.
In his career up to his 2nd album, he has worked with artists such as Busta Rhymes and Christina Milian, and has been involved in feuds with rapper The Game and G-Unit. He has since reconciled with The Game.
Since this reconciliation, Joe Budden signed to Amalgam Digital records, and both artists finalized the beef and have collaborated on the single 'The Future' for Joe Budden's now-released 2nd album, Padded Room. The album released February 24th in the U.S. and March 3rd in Canada.
One Night Fuck
Joe Budden Lyrics
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(feat. Emanny)
[Hook: Emanny]
She said she wanna go somewhere (and get familiar)
Joe no good (but I want'cha)
I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still try'nna hit.
I said I want a one night (oh!), a one night (oh!), a one night fuck.
See I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still try'nna hit.
[Verse 1: Joe Budden]
Look, look, look...
Any place I visit I got ho's there.
How you wann' go there -
Model face hopped on the scene stupid
Made for TV, should come wit' theme music.
She play the club on a regular basis (I mean...)
Had some work done in a few different places.
I knew it when I seen how small her waist is
Tasteless, but no matter what'chall taste is
Y'all would wanna taste it
Macy's make-up, shorty work the dayshift
Play like she evasive.
You know 'er type, always front like you can't get it
Even though I heard the stories how my man hit it.
My man did it in front of the cam wit' it
He said he jizzed on 'er, sent 'er 'bout 'er damn business.
I see 'er out an' I don't even say hi
You Barkley an' Wade 'er; put 'er in your fav. five.
But I'll be a liar ta' say that she ain't fine
So I answer when she call an' hit me wit' that same line.
C'mon.
[Hook: Emanny]
She said she wanna go somewhere (and get familiar)
Joe no good (but I want'cha)
I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still try'nna hit.
I said I want a one night (oh!), a one night (oh!), a one night fuck.
See I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still try'nna hit.
[Verse 2: Joe Budden]
Yo,
She keep the shades on, lookin' like she high or somethin'
Love the strip clubs, I think that she bi or somethin'.
Brandnamed out, closet full of lavish furs
'Cause dude's trick on 'er, she act like the cash is hers.
Not at all player, I'll still jump, not foreplay 'er (dawg...)
She'll fuck you if you could jump, you know, ballplayer.
Share taker lookin' for a caretaker (ta' what?)
Ta' lace 'er once a week, take care of that hair an' make-up.
Somethin' like a cash cow, drink 'till she pass out
I think I seen 'er online wit' 'er ass out.
Freak shit, but look better than broads
Give head better than broads
Pussy get wetter than broads
So naw, can't come at baby on some cheap shit
Now ay'body beat it, she come off conceited.
Peep it, if she gonn' be the one you leave wit'...
Do it on the low an' keep that chy'alls lil' secret.
[Hook: Emanny]
She said she wanna go somewhere (and get familiar)
Joe no good (but I want'cha)
I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still try'nna hit.
I said I want a one night (oh!), a one night (oh!), a one night fuck.
See I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still try'nna hit.
[Verse 3: Joe Budden]
Naw'mean?
That be his favorite girl.
Look...
I mean, B cup, C cup, D cup, curves
Groupie, chickenhead, jumpoff, birds.
Ay'body onta' me, so I already know when she come onta' me
She gonn' say she don't do this normally.
You got 'er at the Steakhouse doin' it formally (me?!)
I('ll) give her takeout, she'll take the place of a porn for me.
I see Diddy ho, try'nna be in videos
Real popular, she the one the whole city knows.
Say it to 'er face, she gets defensive, lawyer
Sendinn' naked pics, exhibitionist, voyeur.
Know the routine, so she leave when we finished
Then I lie everytime like, I'mma call you in a minute, fa'real.
[Bridge To Hook: Emanny]
It's obvious that the girl is poison
She already ran through all my boys an'...
I know that it would be best jus' ta' stay away
But she's tellin' me...
She said she wanna go somewhere (and get familiar)
Joe no good (but I want'cha)
I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still try'nna hit.
I said I want a one night (oh!), a one night (oh!), a one night fuck.
See I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still try'nna hit.
The lyrics to Joe Budden's One Night Fuck are an unapologetically explicit description of a one night stand between the rapper and a woman he describes as "not shit." The song is an example of the misogyny that is prevalent in hip hop music, as Budden objectifies the woman and reduces her worth to her physical appearance and sexual availability. The hook of the song, sung by Emanny, emphasizes this attitude with its repetition of the phrase "I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still tryna hit."
In the first verse, Budden describes the woman's physical attributes and implies that he knows she has a promiscuous past. He also acknowledges that his friends have slept with her, but he doesn't seem to care. In the second verse, he describes her as a gold digger and someone who is only interested in athletes and money. Despite these negative characteristics, Budden still wants to have sex with her. In the final verse, he admits that the woman is toxic and has a reputation for sleeping around, but he still can't resist her.
Overall, the lyrics to One Night Fuck are a testament to the problematic attitudes and behaviors that are prevalent in hip hop culture. The song normalizes casual sex and suggests that women are only worth the value that men place on their bodies. It reinforces the idea that men are entitled to women's bodies and that they can pursue any woman they want, regardless of her personality or reputation.
Line by Line Meaning
She said she wanna go somewhere (and get familiar)
The girl is interested in taking things to a sexual level
Joe no good (but I want'cha)
She knows Joe is not good for her but she still desires him
I know this girl ain't shit, but I'm still try'nna hit.
Joe knows that the girl is low-quality, but he still wants to have sex with her
I said I want a one night (oh!), a one night (oh!), a one night fuck.
Joe is only interested in having a one-time sexual encounter with the girl
Any place I visit I got ho's there.
Joe has women that he's been with in almost every place he goes to
Model face hopped on the scene stupid
The girl is very attractive and recently entered the scene
Made for TV, should come wit' theme music.
The girl looks as if she was created specifically for TV and should come with a unique soundtrack
I knew it when I seen how small her waist is
Joe identified that the girl must have had some work done because of the unnatural size of her waist
Tasteless, but no matter what'chall taste is
The girl may not have class but regardless, people would enjoy having sex with her
She play the club on a regular basis (I mean...)
The girl is a regular at nightclubs
Had some work done in a few different places.
The girl had plastic surgery done in many different areas of her body
So I answer when she call an' hit me wit' that same line.
Joe still responds to the girl's advances even though he knows she's using the same tactics on him
She keep the shades on, lookin' like she high or somethin'
The girl keeps her sunglasses on even inside, making her look like she might be under the influence of something
Love the strip clubs, I think that she bi or somethin'.
The girl is attracted to strip clubs and Joe suspects she may be bisexual
Not at all player, I'll still jump, not foreplay 'er (dawg...)
Joe is not a player but is still willing to have sex without any foreplay
Do it on the low an' keep that chy'alls lil' secret.
Joe wants to keep the one-night stand a secret
I('ll) give her takeout, she'll take the place of a porn for me.
The girl is willing to have sex with Joe even in public places like a takeout restaurant
I see Diddy ho, try'nna be in videos
The girl is seen trying to be in music videos with famous people like Diddy
Real popular, she the one the whole city knows.
The girl is well-known throughout the city
Know the routine, so she leave when we finished
The girl is familiar with the process and leaves after they have sex
I'mma call you in a minute, fa'real.
Joe does not intend to call the girl back even though he says he will, without any real intention of it
Contributed by Camden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.