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.
Send Him Our Love
Joe Budden Lyrics
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If you listen to this its evident you trying to figure out if I'm dude
Or maybe somebody told you I'm that dude
Or maybe you one of the few that disagree with me
And got your own views about who's really that dude
Well,
The south movement got ten months left
And I feel its absurd that the east is the selling the less
Screaming new york new york the pioneers is suppose to be the best
You blaming all the vets on the current state of the game
They wont retire so the generation just remain the same
A bunch of opportunist that was giving opportunity
Too make a difference in music but gave no opportunity
Nothing new or fresh just the same ass sound
Same ol' producers with the same ass sound
Up and coming artist's got identity crisis
Cause whenever you you the labels turn you away
But when you me you think of a way
To cast the criticism aside get on a track say what the fuck you wanna say
The radios gonna play whatever the listeners say it should
And I want the listeners say they should indeed they should
Indeed I should smack a few niggas like Suge
But then they'll black mall me
And the that's a long story no crossover so I wrote the crossover
But if the album sellout I'd be considered a sellout
The fans keep asking whens the album gonna come out
Ask your local execs I'm out
Look!
What up ray was speechless I ain't no what too say
Got the call like at 8 am with Nate saying
You had passed away I'm like why niggas stay playing
Your Myspace page playing I started my day aching
It hit me like a tumor felt like it was too soon to
Thought it was a rumor until it wasn't a rumor
Cant believe that its over
But if god called you I ain't even mad at him he must have needed a soldier
I was like your mentor you was like my friend NAH
When I seen you I would treat you like my kin and more
We use to scream fuck these niggas like Tim dog
You was the only rap nigga I would fend for
Was fiening for beats stuck between a dream and the streets
You just wanted to be seen as elite
Cuz you loved far rock like I jersey so I feel ya
But love something too much guaranteed it will kill ya for realer
Nah I mean,
I remember we was in the studio doing doing you know what will happened
It was me you and core, you told me to keep my verses 16
But you know I cant do that I went ahead and gave them mad bars you was mad as fuck!
You went and tried to strech your shit but I wasn't having it though nigga
Rian squad keep your head up
Remeber we would diss each other on tracks laugh about it when we met up
I'm looking in your casket praying a nigga get up
For a minute I couldn't help too think that you was set up
No matter who you are you gotta answer when the lord calling
I told you go and fuck with jimmy thats before ballin'
Go get your cash right hard to slow down living the fast life
I just heard you on flex show last night
Like was it old beef or was you getting stuck up
A line outside your funeral ran was really fucked up
And I was too but the difference is
I was mourned all at the ignorant value of life that living gets
Pulled the burner on you but you fought that dude
I read the paper it said the pigs caught that dude
Its sad another black man taking by a black hand
Wish your last night in the club we could have saved your last dance
God damn!
I remember like, I remember we was in Cancun
That was my first time out there in Cancun
Me and you was rolling together you talking about where the bitches at
Like nigga I dunno your pose' to be the gorgeous gangsta
Don't ask me nothing I don't speak no spanish
I love you nigga!
I know the kids really need you
I keep telling em' pac wanted to sign biggie wanted to see you
Pun wanted to cypher L' wanted you to bring some of that good kush up and get a little higher
Go and help jam master j get the crowd a little hyper
Or maybe freaky tah switched up and needed a rider
Maybe Aliyah single up there and needs a rider
I know you and rick James would set the studio on fire
You in a better place up there at the pearly gates
You can be the gorgeous gangsta and niggas wont hate
Some niggas tapped the bottle poured out a little Hennesey
I'm in the clouds screaming squad up in your memory
I remember you called me that day I think you was in far rock
You had some bitch in your car and your car broke down
And you called me talking about do I got triple a and shit
I'm like nah but atleast hat answer your question
And you like what question ?
I'm like well I just heard a song of yours
Talking about you wanted to know why she wont stay with you
And she wanna go ride with a G'
I love you nigga!!!!!!!!!
In the first verse of Joe Budden's song Send Him Our Love, he addresses the listeners who are trying to figure out if he is "that dude" in the music industry. He questions the state of the rap game and how the East coast pioneers are not making as much sales as the Southern artists. He blames the current generation of artists for not making a difference but only creating the same old sound with the same producers. They have an identity crisis as they are rejected by labels and struggle to be original. They make music only to please the listeners and not themselves. Joe also touches on the issue of selling out and how unpopular it is to do so. He ends the verse by saying he is out, leaving the listeners to ponder his thoughts.
The next verse starts with Joe conveying his feelings about his friend's passing. Nate called and informed him that Rian squad had died. Joe was shocked and couldn't believe it. He says that it felt like it was too soon for Rian to die, and that he thought it was just a rumor until it wasn't. He acknowledges that if God called Rian, then he must have needed a soldier. Joe and Rian's relationship was close, and they would diss each other on tracks but laugh about it when they saw each other. Joe expresses his grief by looking at Rian's casket and hoping that he might get up even though he knew it was impossible. He mentions the violence in the Black community towards its own people and how it is sad that a black man was taken by a black hand. He wishes that their last night out at the club, they could have danced together instead of Rian dying.
Line by Line Meaning
If you listen to this its evident you trying to figure out if I'm dude
It's clear that you're trying to determine if I'm the person people say I am
Or maybe somebody told you I'm that dude
Perhaps someone informed you that I am that person
Or maybe you one of the few that disagree with me
Alternatively, you might be one of the few who disagree with me
And got your own views about who's really that dude
And have your own opinions about who truly fits that description
Well,
However,
The south movement got ten months left
The southern music movement has ten more months to go
And come valentines day the game will merge to the west
By Valentine's Day, the music industry will shift its focus to the western region
And I feel its absurd that the east is the selling the less
I find it ridiculous that the eastern region is selling less
Screaming new york new york the pioneers is suppose to be the best
They're shouting 'New York, New York,' expecting the pioneers to be the best
You blaming all the vets on the current state of the game
You're placing blame on all the veteran artists for the current state of the music industry
They wont retire so the generation just remain the same
Since they won't retire, the music landscape remains unchanged
A bunch of opportunist that was giving opportunity
A group of opportunists who were given a chance
Too make a difference in music but gave no opportunity
To make a meaningful impact in music, but were not given a chance
Nothing new or fresh just the same ass sound
Nothing innovative or refreshing, just the same repetitive sound
Same ol' producers with the same ass sound
The same old producers with the same sound
Up and coming artist's got identity crisis
Emerging artists are struggling with their identity
Cause whenever you you the labels turn you away
Because whenever you're different, the labels reject you
But when you me you think of a way
But when you think of me, you find a solution
To cast the criticism aside get on a track say what the fuck you wanna say
To ignore the criticism and express yourself freely on a track
The radios gonna play whatever the listeners say it should
The radio will play whatever the listeners demand
And I want the listeners say they should indeed they should
And I want the listeners to believe they should
Indeed I should smack a few niggas like Suge
Indeed, I should physically confront a few individuals like Suge Knight
But then they'll black mall me
But then they'll blackmail me
And the that's a long story no crossover so I wrote the crossover
And that's a complicated issue because there's no bridge between genres, so I created one
But if the album sellout I'd be considered a sellout
But if the album becomes too commercialized, I'll be seen as a sellout
The fans keep asking whens the album gonna come out
The fans keep inquiring about the release date of the album
Ask your local execs I'm out
Ask your local executives, I'm done
What up ray was speechless I ain't no what too say
I was at a loss for words when Ray told me the news
Got the call like at 8 am with Nate saying
I received a call around 8 am from Nate informing me
You had passed away I'm like why niggas stay playing
He told me that you had died, and I couldn't believe it
Your Myspace page playing I started my day aching
I listened to your Myspace page and began my day in pain
It hit me like a tumor felt like it was too soon to
It struck me like a tumor, it felt too early
Thought it was a rumor until it wasn't a rumor
Initially, I thought it was just a rumor until I realized it was true
Cant believe that its over
I can't believe that it's all over
But if god called you I ain't even mad at him he must have needed a soldier
But if God called you, I'm not angry with Him; He must have needed a soldier
I was like your mentor you was like my friend NAH
I acted as your mentor, and you were like my friend, but even closer
When I seen you I would treat you like my kin and more
When I saw you, I treated you like family and even more
We use to scream fuck these niggas like Tim dog
We used to angrily shout 'fuck these people' like Tim Dog
You was the only rap nigga I would fend for
You were the only rapper I would protect and support
Was fiening for beats stuck between a dream and the streets
I was craving beats and caught between chasing my dreams and dealing with the harsh reality
You just wanted to be seen as elite
You simply desired to be recognized as superior
Cuz you loved far rock like I jersey so I feel ya
Because you loved Far Rockaway, just like I loved Jersey, I understand you
But love something too much guaranteed it will kill ya for realer
But loving something excessively will undoubtedly destroy you
I remember we was in the studio doing doing you know what will happened
I recall when we were in the studio, engaged in certain activities
It was me you and core, you told me to keep my verses 16
It was me, you, and Core, and you advised me to limit my verses to 16 lines
But you know I cant do that I went ahead and gave them mad bars you was mad as fuck!
But you know I can't comply with that request. Instead, I presented them with numerous powerful lines, which made you extremely angry!
You went and tried to strech your shit but I wasn't having it though nigga
You attempted to outdo me, but I wasn't interested in that, my friend
Rian squad keep your head up
Rian squad, stay strong and keep your head held high
Remember we would diss each other on tracks laugh about it when we met up
Let's recall how we used to throw playful insults at each other in our music and laugh about it when we met in person
I'm looking in your casket praying a nigga get up
I'm gazing into your casket, hoping that you'll miraculously rise
For a minute I couldn't help too think that you was set up
For a moment, I couldn't help but consider the possibility that you were betrayed
No matter who you are you gotta answer when the lord calling
Regardless of who you are, you have to respond when the Lord calls
I told you go and fuck with jimmy thats before ballin'
I advised you to collaborate with Jimmy before he became successful
Go get your cash right hard to slow down living the fast life
Go and secure your finances because it's challenging to slow down when you're accustomed to living fast
I just heard you on flex show last night
I recently heard you on Flex's show last night
Like was it old beef or was you getting stuck up
I wondered if it was a past conflict or if you were being robbed
A line outside your funeral ran was really fucked up
There was a long line outside your funeral, and it was truly disheartening
And I was too but the difference is
I was also saddened, but the distinction is
I was mourned all at the ignorant value of life that living gets
My mourning was fueled by the realization of how little society values life
Pulled the burner on you but you fought that dude
Someone pulled out a gun on you, but you managed to fight them off
I read the paper it said the pigs caught that dude
I read in the newspaper that the police caught the person who threatened you
Its sad another black man taking by a black hand
It's tragic that another black man was taken by another black individual
Wish your last night in the club we could have saved your last dance
I wish on your final night at the club, we could have prevented your untimely death and allowed you to enjoy your last dance
I remember like, I remember we was in Cancun
I have vivid memories of our time together in Cancun
That was my first time out there in Cancun
It was my inaugural visit to Cancun
Me and you was rolling together you talking about where the bitches at
You and I were hanging out together, and you were discussing where to find attractive women
Like nigga I dunno your pose' to be the gorgeous gangsta
But dude, I have no idea. You're supposed to be the handsome gangster
Don't ask me nothing I don't speak no spanish
Don't ask me anything regarding that. I don't speak Spanish
I love you nigga!
I love you, my friend
I know the kids really need you
I'm aware that the children truly need you
I keep telling em' pac wanted to sign biggie wanted to see you
I continue to inform them that Tupac wanted to sign you, and Biggie wanted to meet you
Pun wanted to cypher L' wanted you to bring some of that good kush up and get a little higher
Punisher wanted to freestyle with you, and L wanted you to smoke some high-quality marijuana and elevate your mood
Go and help jam master j get the crowd a little hyper
Go and assist Jam Master Jay in energizing the audience
Or maybe freaky tah switched up and needed a rider
Perhaps Freaky Tah changed his plans and required someone to accompany him
Maybe Aliyah single up there and needs a rider
Maybe Aaliyah, who is single in the afterlife, needs someone to accompany her
You in a better place up there at the pearly gates
You're in a superior place, up there at the gates of heaven
You can be the gorgeous gangsta and niggas wont hate
In that realm, you can embody the attractive gangster persona without being hated
Some niggas tapped the bottle poured out a little Hennesey
Some individuals poured out a bit of Hennessy as a tribute
I'm in the clouds screaming squad up in your memory
I'm in a state of ecstasy, shouting 'squad up' in your memory
I remember you called me that day I think you was in far rock
I recall the day you called me while you were in Far Rockaway
You had some bitch in your car and your car broke down
You had a woman in your car, and your vehicle broke down
And you called me talking about do I got triple a and shit
You called me, asking if I had AAA (towing service) and similar things
I'm like nah but atleast hat answer your question
I replied, 'No,' but at least I could answer your question
And you like what question ?
And you were like, 'What question?'
I'm like well I just heard a song of yours
I said, 'Well, I just listened to one of your songs'
Talking about you wanted to know why she wont stay with you
You were questioning why the woman didn't want to remain with you
And she wanna go ride with a G'
And she wanted to leave and be with a gangster
I love you nigga!!!!!!!!!
I love you, my friend!!!!!!!
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Preston Johnson
Its 2021 and this song still hits different it seems like all of my fave rappers are dying..R.I.P.
z 8rooklynkid
damn
Justin Mason
2023
The Entreprerneurs Club
2023 g still bangs hard now then when it was released
Allan Nieves
1 of the best tribute tracks ever we needed this 4 awhile๐ฏ squad up Gzz
Young Julio
Got to respect Joe for this.. Rip stack bundles and chinx drugz ๐ฏ squad up!
GCInc.
This shit was needed as closure but every listen hurts my heart rns...thanx joe
cga sorc
Stack bundles was so damn nice, I remember first hearing him in like 05 and thinking he'll be on the radio soon....
RIP STACK RIP CHINX.... RIP NIPSEY
kings all gone
Regular Kev
RIP STACK 2022 AND THIS STILL HITS HOME.
Justin Mason
2023