Band formation
L.T.D. (which stood for Love, Togetherness and Devotion) was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968 by keyboardist Jimmie "J.D." Davis and saxophonist Abraham "Onion" Miller. Both were former backing musicians for soul duo Sam and Dave. The band was originally named Love Men, Ltd.
The other members of the band were recruited following the relocation of Jimmie and Abraham to New York City:
Henry Davis, bassist
Johnny McGhee, guitarist
Carle Vickers, trumpeter
Arthur "Lorenzo" Carnegie, saxophonist
Toby Wynn, saxophonist
Jake Riley, Jr., trombonist
Jeffrey Osborne, singer and drummer
The group then settled in Los Angeles, where Osborne's brother, Billy Osborne joined the lineup as the keyboardist.
Discography
L.T.D. signed with the A&M label to issue their 1974 debut Love, Togetherness and Devotion. On their third LP, 1976's Love to the World, the group scored their first Top 20 pop hit, Love Ballad. The follow-up, 1977's Something to Love, included the top five track (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again. Four years later L.T.D. returned to the Top 40 once again with Shine On.
Slick
L.T.D. Lyrics
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Star like Kenny
Clean ther messy
Beat get Shelly
Ant to the d I like Rs no kelly
Rs for the racks
They can't talk without a cap
They can't walk without a gang
Them niggas never slang them niggas never bang them niggas need a backhand
Now they never act bad send their ass the afghan
Been that nigga glide on a beats
So I beat that figure
Slim ting no waist jeet get fill up
Any beat that's dinner
Skinny boy winner
A to the d or mr lean off liqour
Black tee nike tech
Bags on a light step
U niggas not shine yet
I'm moving
If she leng then I might text
I hit it in her night dress
Now she want the wife flex
I'm zooming
Too slick man it's rudeness who dis ur girls w the group put it down for free
Crisp w then crop too fly w da cream
Anything at all cost imma ride for the team
Too slick man it's rudeness who dis ur girls w the group put it down for free
Crisp w then crop too fly w da cream
Anything at all cost imma ride for the team
I'm beating up a track like Anthony
Girls tryna trap me
Said she on her reds but shell eat it like a candy
Henny or the brandy
W four differnt ahkis
Sitting in my trackie
Looking like a track meet
She sweet i might tell her
Smooth like bonjella
Heard his track that soft bird feather
Ticks on the sweater
Thought uno better
Spray on a beat if I may no ella
Flow so pepper
So niggas be salty
Cuz I come slick at 17 like iwobi
Too slick man it's rudeness who dis ur girls with the group put it down for free
Crisp with then crop too fly w da cream
Anything at all cost imma ride for the team
Too slick man it's rudeness who dis ur girls with the group put it down for free
Crisp w then crop too fly with da cream
Anything at all cost imma ride for the team
The lyrics of "Slick" by L.T.D. depict a confident and slick persona, who boasts about his style, interactions with girls, and success in the music industry. He uses slang and wordplay to showcase his coolness and prowess in the rap game. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the message of being too slick and always riding for his team. The first verse highlights his ability to stay fresh and cool under any circumstance, as he mentions various brand names and rhymes them with ease. He also alludes to the fact that he is a "winner" and has a way with women, with lines such as "Now she wants the wife flex." The second verse starts with a simile comparing his rap skills to a boxer, as he "beats up a track like Anthony." He then talks about his female admirers, describing one who he claims would even perform sexual acts during her period. He brags about his drinking habits and connections, stating that he sits with "four different ahkis." He ends the verse with a touch of humor as he compares himself to a football player who started young and made it to the top.
Overall, the lyrics of "Slick" emphasize the persona's confidence, style, and wit. He uses slang and wordplay to showcase his coolness and success in the music industry, as well as his way with women.
Line by Line Meaning
Stays on my j no terry
I always look fresh and clean, and my outfits never have any stains or tears.
Star like Kenny
I shine bright like a star, just like the great Kenny.
Clean ther messy
I always make things better when things are messy.
Beat get Shelly
I make beats that are so good, they give people chills.
Ant to the d I like Rs no kelly
I prefer to have ant (money) in my pocket, and I like to dress well, without looking like R. Kelly.
Rs for the racks
I'm all about making money and getting racks.
They can't talk without a cap
These people can't talk honestly without putting up a 'cap' (false front).
They can't walk without a gang
These people can't go anywhere or do anything without having their crew around them.
Talking but they ran
These people talk a big game but they don't follow through.
Them niggas never slang them niggas never bang them niggas need a backhand
These guys are all talk; they don't know how to deal drugs or how to fight, and they should be slapped for pretending they do.
Now they never act bad send their ass the afghan
Now they're not coming around because they're scared, and they should be sent back to Afghanistan (because they're terrorists).
Been that nigga glide on a beats
I've always been great at rapping, sliding through beats like a pro.
So I beat that figure
I'm so good that I beat my competition with ease.
Slim ting no waist jeet get fill up
I'm attracted to slim girls with small waists.
Any beat that's dinner
I can turn any beat into a great song.
Skinny boy winner
I may be skinny, but I'm still a winner.
A to the d or mr lean off liqour
I'm either all about my money, or I'm lean off liquor.
Black tee nike tech
I like to wear black t-shirts and Nike techwear.
Bags on a light step
I carry bags with me wherever I go, and I walk with a light step.
U niggas not shine yet
You guys haven't even begun to shine yet.
I'm moving
I'm making moves and getting things done.
If she leng then I might text
If I think a girl is attractive, then I might text her.
I hit it in her night dress
I had sex with her when she was wearing a nightgown.
Now she want the wife flex
Now she wants to be my wife and live a luxurious lifestyle.
I'm zooming
I'm going fast and making things happen.
I'm beating up a track like Anthony
I'm destroying this song with my sick beats, just like Anthony Joshua would destroy an opponent.
Girls tryna trap me
Girls are trying to get me to commit to them.
Said she on her reds but shell eat it like a candy
She said she's on her period, but she'll still perform oral sex like it's candy.
Henny or the brandy
I like to drink Hennessy or brandy.
W four differnt ahkis
I'm with four different bros.
Sitting in my trackie
I'm chilling in my tracksuit.
Looking like a track meet
I'm wearing clothes that make me look like I'm at a track meet.
She sweet i might tell her
She seems nice, I might tell her that.
Smooth like bonjella
I'm smooth like the numbing gel Bonjela.
Heard his track that soft bird feather
I listened to his music, and it's soft and weak like a feather from a bird.
Ticks on the sweater
There are little bugs on my sweater.
Thought uno better
I thought you were better than this.
Spray on a beat if I may no ella
I'll kill it on any beat, without needing a feature.
Flow so pepper
My flow is spicy and strong.
So niggas be salty
So people get jealous of me.
Cuz I come slick at 17 like iwobi
I've been cool and smooth since I was 17, just like soccer player Alex Iwobi.
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Written by: Anthony Davis
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Very Prince sounding