Santana began writing rhymes at the age of 12. He was originally signed to Priority Records as one half a duo called Draft Pick. The group had several shows around New York City while together, including Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre, where they won two weeks in a row. Some time after this, he was introduced to Cam'ron through a cousin; in 1998, he became a member of the group, The Diplomats, whose members include Cam'ron, Jim Jones, 40 Cal, J.R Writer, Hell Rell, Jha Jha, S.A.S, and Freekey Zeekey. He is now signed as a solo artist to Dipset but unlike the rest of The Diplomats, who are signed to Koch Records, Santana is currently signed to Def Jam.
He was voted #2 in the VIBE Vixen top 50 sexiest rappers behind T.I. at #1.
His first album, From Me To You was released by Roc-A-Fella Records in 2003 featuring the singles "Dipset (Santana's Town)" and "Down". It was considered a commerical failure when compared to the sucess of Cam'ron's Come Home With Me and The Diplomats' Diplomatic Immunity.
In his latest work, his second album, What The Game's Been Missing!, features the singles "There It Go! (The Whistle Song)", and "Oh Yes" as he continues his unique flow. He was featured in Chris Brown's #1 hit "Run It!" and in the remix of Mariah Carey's # 1 single "Don't Forget About Us". Santana also had the summer hit "Mic Check" which also is on "What The Game's Been Missing!"
Juelz is best known for his ability to flow without any specific rhyme scheme.
Daddy
Juelz Santana Lyrics
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Daddy?
Daddy? (just to hear you breathing)
Damn man this shits crazy
Got a little son now, little me
Runnin' around, its crazy
I'd do anything man, do anything
And if I die then my child'll be a bastard
I just had a newborn,
Shorty weighs 7 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches, too strong,
I'm happy now, I'm a daddy now,
I gotta be there, I ain't get to see my daddy around,
We ain't never get to ball out kid,
I was young, the game caught him before I did, but
Back to you son, as for you son,
I'd do any and everything, that's the truth son,
From the dirtiest diaper, till you get old enough to dirty your nikes up,
I'm your clean up man,
You ever need a hand, need a foot, need a heart, need a lung,
Reach for the phone, call me up son,
Yes, everything drops for you, everything stops for you,
I'll bury a block for you,
I'll let go every shot for you, and I'll reload the clip, just to make sho he's hit
[Chorus]
I gotta little boy to look after,
I gotta little boy to look after,
Said I gotta little boy to look after,
And if I die then my child'll be a bastard
And if I die then my child'll be a bastard
Everyday I look in your face, I sit back and I smile,
Look at his face, its just like mine, wow,
Damn, this kid shines,
Authority and prioritys, this kids mine, so,
That means I gotta beat him if I have to,
Keep him out of bad schools, teach him how to rap smooth,
Show him the ropes like, make sure his rope's tight,
No screws loose, no loose screws,
Got manners, got morals, got sense of respect,
Cause when you gone, boy that's all you got left,
You ever get craze for candy, don't take a strangers candy,
Open a strangers candy, those are the strangest candys,
I'm your rider, your guider, pusher, provider,
But most of all I'm your father and I'm just looking out for you,
When there's a problem, man I'm just looking out for you,
I'm not talking man, I'm just pulling out for you,
The ford, a sword, the hood'll come out for you,
And what I'm about to do, you shouldn't go out and do,
You just make sure your good to me, you good to mom,
Respect your elders, you grow to be good and strong,
[Chorus]
I raise you up in the sky, like behold,
The only thing greater then I, YOU, my greatest achievement,
Fuck a platinum plaque, this is history in the making, believe it,
Without you I can't make or succeed shit,
I can't think, I can't wake up and eat shit,
You the reason, that I'm breathin',
And I will stop at any moment to see this, child live a better life,
Wow its a better life, but you better throw down if you ever fight,
Like Rocky do, don't be no punk when its time to get up and put on your boxing shoes,
You lace em up tight, you fall, get up fight,
You lose, oh well, we all lose some fights,
Just be a man about yours, life is all about handling yours,
So you just keep handling yours.
[Chorus]
In Juelz Santana's song Daddy, he expresses the emotional journey of becoming a father and his responsibilities towards his son as a parent. The song starts with sounds of a crying baby followed by him calling out to his father. Santana talks about how having a little son who resembles him is amazing yet crazy, and he would do anything for him. He also reflects on his life and the absence of his father from it. Santana emphasizes the preciousness of life and the importance of remembering the same.
The lyrics further delve into his new life with a son, who he refers to as his greatest achievement. Santana talks about his responsibilities as a father, from changing dirty diapers to providing a life of respect, manners, and morals. He highlights the importance of being a guide, provider and protector for his son. Along with showing him the ropes, he also warns him against taking candy from strangers and how to be a good man by handling his life and standing up for himself.
In conclusion, Juelz Santana's Daddy is an emotional reflection of his role as a father, his love and devotion to his son. The song showcases the struggles and responsibilities of being a parent and the desire to lead by example with care and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy?
The baby's cry for his father.
Damn man this shits crazy
Fatherhood is overwhelming and emotional.
Got a little son now, little me
The singer sees himself in his son.
Runnin' around, its crazy
The energy and enthusiasm of young children can be overwhelming.
I'd do anything man, do anything
The artist is committed to doing whatever it takes to care for his child.
Life is precious, remember that.
The singer recognizes the importance of cherishing life.
And if I die then my child'll be a bastard
The singer feels responsible for ensuring his child is properly cared for, even in the event of his own death.
I just had a newborn,
The artist recently became a father.
I'm happy now, I'm a daddy now,
The artist finds joy and fulfillment in being a father.
I gotta be there, I ain't get to see my daddy around,
The artist didn't have a father figure in his own life, so he feels a responsibility to be present for his own child.
Back to you son, as for you son,
The singer addresses his child directly.
From the dirtiest diaper, till you get old enough to dirty your Nikes up,
The artist is committed to caring for his child, even in the most unpleasant of tasks.
Yes, everything drops for you, everything stops for you,
The singer prioritizes his child above all else.
I'll bury a block for you, I'll let go every shot for you, and I'll reload the clip, just to make sho he's hit
The singer will do whatever it takes to protect his child.
Everyday I look in your face, I sit back and I smile,
The singer takes joy in seeing his child's face every day.
Authority and priority's, this kids mine, so,
The artist takes responsibility for guiding and shaping his child's life.
That means I gotta beat him if I have to,
The artist is willing to discipline his child if necessary in order to teach him right from wrong.
Keep him out of bad schools, teach him how to rap smooth,
The singer is committed to guiding his child's education and passions.
I'm your rider, your guider, pusher, provider,
The singer sees himself as his child's protector, mentor, motivator, and caretaker.
And what I'm about to do, you shouldn't go out and do,
The artist acknowledges that his own experiences and actions may not be appropriate for his child to emulate.
You just make sure your good to me, you good to mom,
The artist emphasizes the importance of showing respect and kindness to his child's parents.
Respect your elders, you grow to be good and strong,
The artist values the quality of respect and wants to instill it in his child.
I raise you up in the sky, like behold,
The singer sees his child as a source of pride and joy.
Fuck a platinum plaque, this is history in the making, believe it,
The artist sees his child and the role of fatherhood as an accomplishment of greater significance than his own fame.
Without you I can't make or succeed shit,
The singer acknowledges the impact his child has had on his life and success.
I can't think, I can't wake up and eat shit,
The singer's child is the center of his life and thoughts.
You the reason, that I'm breathin',
The singer's child is his reason for living.
Just be a man about yours, life is all about handling yours,
The artist emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility and being accountable for one's own life and actions.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Henry Miller, James Sheppard
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