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.
My Will
Juelz Santana Lyrics
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I hope my son's learnt to be not like me
If I die tonight
I hope my daughter never meet a nigga like me
If I die tonight
(Hook)
If I die tonight, just know I lived one hell of a life
I'm writing my will tonight
Give these bum niggas my clothes
Give my niggas my cars, give my mother my dough
Give my girl my crib, give my brother my jewels
Give the shooters my guns, they know what to do
(Verse)
Uh, living life too fast, to make plans
I'ma trip but out the suitcase, shot when I land
Yeah, it's just the life of a real nigga
Baskyat couldn't paint a better picture
50 cent can't pay the bills nigga
So I guess I'm gonn die tryina get richer
Everyday's a fight, thrilla in manilla
And if I die, pray for my killer
Give my mama my dough, she gonn take care of my kids
Give my girl my crib, so they have somewhere to live
Give my brother my jewels, they worth for me in the 2
I own em more than that, can't put a price on that
Put my tongue and my dick in a room with all my bitches
And tell em that it's going to the highest bidder
(Hook)
If I die tonight, just know I lived one hell of a life
Just in case I get killed tonight,
I'm writing my will tonight
Give these bum niggas my clothes
Give my niggas my cars, give my mother my dough
Give my girl my crib, give my brother my jewels
Give the shooters my guns, they know what to do
(Verse)
Another day, another risk
What make it even worse is the shit I got on my wrist
What make it even worse is the kid I got on my whip
Bitches all on my dick these niggas having a fit
Lit, dying for this shit like mitch, tryina get rich
Warrup Porter, shit, it's a curse and a gift
The good with the bad, gotta take what you get
But if a nigga tryina take what I got
Then he gonn have to take what I give, shots
Another day, another blessin
Pockets fat, life's precious
Get it, pockets fat, life's precious
Forever living young, still reckless
Balling every second, so if I die tonight
I could truly see my life was imperfect, but it was worth it
(Hook)
If I die tonight, just know I lived one hell of a life
Just in case I get killed tonight,
I'm writing my will tonight
Give these bum niggas my clothes
Give my niggas my cars, give my mother my dough
Give my girl my crib, give my brother my jewels
Give the shooters my guns, they know what to do
(Outro)
If I die tonight, tell em I had a ball
Money, bitches and cars, I had em all
Give em my clothes, pack need in bags
Lord knows they need the swag
If I get killed tonight, some niggas gonn smoke a pound for me
Some niggas gonn load up they guns and hit the town for me
Yeah, these fuckin haters, gonn smile and breathe
But they bitches gonn frown for me
First class to the money, got a one way
Fact is, we all gotta die someday
Fly guy, put my casket on the runway
And tell my kids I'll see em again someday
My will, my will, my will, my will, my will.
The song "My Will" by Juelz Santana is about him reflecting on his life and what he wants his legacy to be when he dies. The song is structured as a will, with Juelz Santana dividing up his possessions and assets among his loved ones and those close to him. He hopes that his children will learn from his mistakes and not follow in his footsteps. Juelz Santana expresses the notion that living life too fast and trying to get rich has severe consequences and can cause death.
Santana also touches on the luxury lifestyle that he has built for himself, including expensive cars, clothes, and jewelry, but he recognizes that those possessions are only temporary compared to the impact he has left on others. The song portrays the harsh reality of street life and the consequences of it, such as knowing who to trust and who will have your back.
Overall, "My Will" is a reflection of Juelz Santana's desire to leave a lasting legacy, and his hope that his loved ones can benefit from the assets he has earned.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope my son's learnt to be not like me
The singer hopes that his son has learned from his mistakes and will not repeat them in his own life.
If I die tonight
The singer acknowledges the mortality of life, and that he may pass away at any moment.
I hope my daughter never meet a nigga like me
The singer recognizes the negative aspects of his own behavior and hopes that his daughter can avoid such negative influences in her life.
If I die tonight, just know I lived one hell of a life
The artist lived their life fully, and while they don't know when their time will come, they want to be remembered positively.
Just in case I get killed tonight, I'm writing my will tonight
The artist wants to make sure that their belongings are distributed correctly in the event of their death.
Give these bum niggas my clothes
The singer doesn't value material things and would rather give them away to others who may be more in need.
Give my niggas my cars, give my mother my dough
The singer wants to take care of his loved ones even after he's gone and wants to make sure they all receive something from him.
Give my girl my crib, give my brother my jewels
The artist wants to make sure that everyone is taken care of, and that his girlfriend and brother have a place to live and something to remember him by.
Give the shooters my guns, they know what to do
The artist trusts certain people in his life and knows that they will handle his possessions safely and appropriately.
Uh, living life too fast, to make plans
The artist lives in the moment and doesn't like to plan too far ahead.
I'ma trip but out the suitcase, shot when I land
The singer is always on the move and doesn't stay in one place for too long.
Yeah, it's just the life of a real nigga
The artist sees himself as living a life that is authentic and true to himself.
Baskyat couldn't paint a better picture
The singer's life is vivid and colorful, and even a famous artist could not depict it perfectly.
50 cent can't pay the bills nigga
Real-life problems cannot be solved by money and fame, as money can't buy happiness.
Everyday's a fight, thrilla in manilla
The singer faces challenges every day, and describes it as a type of boxing match.
And if I die, pray for my killer
The artist is at peace with the idea of their own death and is willing to forgive whoever may have caused it.
Another day, another risk
The artist recognizes the potential dangers associated with their lifestyle.
What make it even worse is the shit I got on my wrist
The singer stands out and has expensive jewelry, making them a target for theft.
This good with the bad, gotta take what you get
Life has its ups and downs, and the singer accepts that reality.
But if a nigga tryina take what I got, then he gonn have to take what I give, shots
The artist is willing to defend themselves and their belongings if necessary.
Money, bitches and cars, I had em all
The artist managed to acquire wealth, female attention, and cars during their lifetime.
And tell my kids I'll see em again someday
The artist has a sense of spiritual belief and hopes to reunite with their children someday in the afterlife.
My will, my will, my will, my will, my will.
The singer emphasizes the importance of having a will to make sure that their possessions are passed down correctly and thoughtfully.
Writer(s): dr
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.