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.
Lil' Boy Fresh
Juelz Santana Lyrics
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Nah
Yeah, yeah leave the hissin in, Don't take the hissin out
We gon keep this one all the way gangsta
I mean, you mutha fuckas don't realize, how real this shit is man
I mean, people always gonna try and get over on you
But protect what's yours, protect your family, protect what's right
Ya Dig!
The story starts off, lil boy black in the ghetto
No matter what he does it's back to the ghetto (ghetto)
No choice but to adapt to the ghetto
So he adapts the ghetto
Yes, the crack and the metal
He took no days off, for gettin this cocaine off
He ran back and forth so much he pissed Jose off
Now Jose was the cocaine boss
Straight from Columbia, his cocaine soft
But Jose was out fuckin his sister
Hittin shorty off 'cause' he had love for his sister
And shorty had no love for his sister 'cause' sister was sniff up everything Jose gives her
But shorty had a plan for them both
'cause' he was good at handlin coke and Jose liked that
Problem was, he was pitchin for the dudes down the street
You know, Cj, Big Boo, and Meleke
Meleke was a killa, Boo was a killa
Cj, well he's just anotha nigga
Despite the fact, they didn't like the fact, that he was close to Jose and he might just rat
And bein that he was a bitch and he ain't know when its here
They set it up to get him there n hit him there
But shorty was smart, so before they got to load up n spark he said hold up my heart
Please, then he said Please, look up in my bag, there's cook up in my bag
It's all good up in my bag
And there's more where that came frome
It came from Jose, believe me there's more where that caine from
So they let him go thinkin he would tell them where Jose kept the heavy coke
But instead he told Jose bout that
And we all know Jose bout that
Next thing we know we see Jose slouch back
And he said there's no way out that
He said shoot em ima blow they house back
Next day Jose sent the 2-way out town
And next minute someone blew they house down
Jose think shorty on his side
But he don't know shorty on his side
So shorty called Jose, like listen, it's going down I need more cocaine
So they met up, it was a set up
Guess who? Cj, Meleke and Boo speed up
You shoulda seen the look on old man's face
You neva seen a look on no man's face
Told him no mans great, and it's no man's place
To fuck with no man's fam
And he said where's my sister before I kill you
The End
[Outro]
The story's over man (over man)
They all kinda end like that man, ya dig
You see, I told this story because I kinda feel like, every hood, everybody, everybody gotta lil boy fresh and them somewhere
Weither it's right next door, across the hall
Up the block, down the block, around the corner
I mean, you see, you see we all see the same shit, just through diffent eyes
You surprised? Don't be man, It's just real shit
Holla at ya boy dipset, AYE!
The song "Lil' Boy Fresh" by Juelz Santana tells the story of a young boy growing up in the ghetto and taking on a life of crime. The boy is forced to adapt to his surroundings and turns to dealing drugs. He becomes involved with a cocaine boss named Jose, who is simultaneously sleeping with the boy's sister. The boy sees an opportunity to make a move and tells Jose about a rival gang who is plotting against him. Jose takes action and wipes out the rival gang but ultimately discovers the boy's betrayal. In the end, the boy is killed by Jose's henchmen.
The song addresses the harsh reality of life in the inner city where people are faced with limited opportunities and are forced to turn to crime to survive. It also highlights the dangers of trust and how easily it can be broken.
One of the most striking aspects of the song is its storytelling. Juelz Santana is able to paint a vivid picture of the boy's life and the events that lead to his eventual demise. The lyrics are packed with imagery and emotion, making the listener empathize with the boy and his struggles.
Overall, "Lil' Boy Fresh" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of the street life and a reminder of the harsh realities that many people face on a daily basis.
Line by Line Meaning
The story starts off, lil boy black in the ghetto
The story's protagonist, a young African-American male, grew up in the ghetto.
No matter what he does it's back to the ghetto (ghetto)
Despite his efforts, the singer can't escape the ghetto and always finds himself back there.
No choice but to adapt to the ghetto
The singer has no choice but to adapt to his environment.
So he adapts the ghetto
The artist adjusts his behavior to fit in with the ghetto lifestyle.
Yes, the crack and the metal
The artist got involved with drugs and weapons.
He took no days off, for gettin this cocaine off
The singer worked tirelessly to sell cocaine and make money.
He ran back and forth so much he pissed Jose off
The singer's frequent trips to sell cocaine annoyed his boss, Jose.
But Jose was out fuckin his sister
Jose was having a sexual relationship with his own sister, which the artist didn't approve of.
Hittin shorty off 'cause' he had love for his sister
Jose gave the artist, whom he called 'shorty', more cocaine because he thought the artist was looking out for his sister.
And shorty had no love for his sister 'cause' sister was sniff up everything Jose gives her
The artist didn't like Jose's sister because she used all the cocaine he gave her.
But shorty had a plan for them both
The singer had a plan to work with Jose's cocaine and take control of the drug business.
'cause' he was good at handlin coke and Jose liked that
Jose trusted the artist to handle his cocaine because he was good at it.
Despite the fact, they didn't like the fact, that he was close to Jose and he might just rat
Although everyone knew the singer was close to Jose, they were suspicious that he might betray Jose by talking to the police.
And bein that he was a bitch and he ain't know when its here
Since the singer was inexperienced and didn't know when danger was near, he was an easy target for his enemies.
They set it up to get him there n hit him there
His enemies arranged an ambush to kill the singer.
But shorty was smart, so before they got to load up n spark he said hold up my heart Please, then he said Please
The artist convinced his enemies to spare his life by offering them cocaine and pleading with them.
look up in my bag, there's cook up in my bag It's all good up in my bag And there's more where that came frome It came from Jose, believe me there's more where that caine from
The artist showed his enemies the cocaine in his bag and promised that he had more to offer, all of which came from his boss, Jose.
So they let him go thinkin he would tell them where Jose kept the heavy coke But instead he told Jose bout that
The singer's enemies thought that he would reveal the location of Jose's stash of cocaine, but he actually warned Jose about the ambush.
And we all know Jose bout that Next thing we know we see Jose slouch back And he said there's no way out that He said shoot em ima blow they house back
Jose retaliated by killing his enemies' families and destroying their houses.
Next day Jose sent the 2-way out town And next minute someone blew they house down Jose think shorty on his side But he don't know shorty on his side
Jose thought the artist was on his side, but he was actually working against him.
So shorty called Jose, like listen, it's going down I need more cocaine So they met up, it was a set up Guess who? Cj, Meleke and Boo speed up
The artist arranged another meeting with Jose and his enemies, but it was a trap to finally take out Jose and his associates, Cj, Meleke, and Boo.
You shoulda seen the look on old man's face You neva seen a look on no man's face Told him no mans great, and it's no man's place To fuck with no man's fam
The artist killed Jose and warned his enemies that no one is invincible and that it's not acceptable to harm someone's family.
The story's over man (over man) They all kinda end like that man, ya dig
The story has ended, and many similar stories with tragic endings happen frequently.
You see, I told this story because I kinda feel like, every hood, everybody, everybody gotta lil boy fresh and them somewhere Weither it's right next door, across the hall Up the block, down the block, around the corner
The reason the storyteller shared this story is that he believes that every neighborhood has someone like the artist somewhere; it could be a neighbor, someone across the hall or several blocks away.
I mean, you see, you see we all see the same shit, just through diffent eyes You surprised? Don't be man, It's just real shit
The storyteller wants his audience to understand that they all witness similar harsh realities, but their perspectives shape their perceptions of it.
Holla at ya boy dipset, AYE!
The storyteller ends by shouting out to his group, Dipset.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARON L. JAMES, LEONARD CASTON, KATHY WAKEFIELD
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