Lil Jon has also produced many hit urban singles and has made the terms "OK!", "What?!", and "Yeah!" a familiar calling among his friends and followers both inside and outside of the hip-hop genre. He's provided guest verses in many hip-hop and rnb tracks by a wide variety of artists as well. In terms of his personal life, he married Nicole Smith in 2004. They have a son named Nathan, who was born in 1998.
Lil Jon was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked for So So Def Recordings between 1993 and 2000.
In addition to leading Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, Lil Jon has also produced many hit urban singles. From 2003 to 2005, while still with The East Side Boyz, Lil Jon produced hits like "Salt Shaker" by Ying Yang Twins, "Yeah!" by Usher, Freek-a-Leek by Petey Pablo, Shorty Wanna Ride by Young Buck, Shake That Monkey by Too $hort, Let's Go by Trick Daddy, and Girlfight by Brooke Valentine. Lil Jon entered the San Francisco Bay Area hyphy music scene in 2006 with his collaborations with Bay Area rapper E-40, Lil Jon produced E-40's single "Tell Me When To Go" and had E-40 and Atlanta rapper Sean P on his own "Snap Yo Fingers".
In 2006, Lil' Jon severed his negotiation with record label TVT. He vowed never to record for TVT Records again, alleging that TVT owner Steve Gottlieb was shortchanging him. He also began recording a rock music album, Crunk Rock; in May 2006 he began recording in Las Vegas, Nevada because rock band The Killers was recording its upcoming album Sam's Town there.
MTV News reported in March 2008 that Crunk Rock was taking more time to complete than Lil' Jon already planned. As part of TVT Records' 2008 bankruptcy auction, Lil' Jon withdrew his multi-million dollar objection to the TVT sale proceedings and agreed to TVT’s transfer of his artist agreement to The Orchard. In return, The Orchard released Lil' Jon from all future obligations and returned the rights to the master recordings of Crunk Rock.
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Da Blow
Lil Jon Lyrics
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The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
The dro, the purp, the orange, get gush
The bad, no haps, no Reggie, keep it hashed
A joint or two will do you niggas smoke a blunt of this
If you want to smoke with me, don't bring no bullshit
The blue dumpin', white spinners
The green nickles, that red Superman
Them peach for the five, that white for less
Will have them hoes hotter than a box of stolen checks
The snow, the white in Miami get crunk
When I see 'em in the club, they sniffin' up that stuff
Give you one G of white
Give me two G of white
Give me three G of white
A eight ball for the night
When you want to get cha lean on it's nothing but that yellow
Or 'purp down in Texas, them niggas got whatever
One bottle of that moo, galla-gallon of that Henny
Mix it with that crunk juice will have a nigga spinnin'
Like that
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
I got the weed for the low
Them pills for the low
That blow for the low
Young nigga you ain't know?
When I ride I roll high
Man and I ain't tellin' no lie
When that shit get in my brain
I grip the grain and fly by
Say dog you got that good up in the hood we call it mid
Grade another thing we do some call it blow, some call it cocaine
Fuck, hell nah nigga I been on that lean
Swing or bouncin' front to back watch me change the lane
Niggas be constantly talkin' that shit
That shit that I gezzit you bitches can't get
The Memphis, The A, the North, the South
Is on the grind, we will not quit
The under-underground rap smoke out full of green
Fuck what you heard bitch
Yeah I'm back up on the scene
If you want to get high you should fuck with Gangsta Boo
I be turnin' niggas out watch how quick I turn you
Into a smoked out, loc'ed out, freaky motherfucker
On that X though, passed out
While I put another on the
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
I been gettin' in that work
I got pounds of that work
I'm a pimp bitch, fuck you
Pull up your own skirt
We don't give a fuck, 26's on the truck
Fuck around and test your luck
We gon' tear this bitch up
I got X, I got weed
I got anything you need
When you see me in the streets, just holla at me
Throw a dollar at me, bitch swallow at me
This ya boy Lil Bo from the E-S-P
See nigga I smoke everyday, from the lightest of haze
I got the shit I pull up with cha mind off in a daze
Now I don't fuck with the blow
See I fuck with some hoes
That be freaky grabbin' theyself on X outta control
I remember back in the day Regals, 8's and Vouges
When nigga was ridin' the city, trappin' get to the dough
Before the Feds hit the town and try to shut Atlanta down
Nigga was slangin' nickles and dimes
Quarter keys and pounds of
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
Underground
Underground
Underground
Underground
Underground
Underground
Underground
Underground
Underground rap
Under-underground rap
Under-underground rap
Under-underground rap
Under
Keep it crunked up
Keep it keep it crunked up
Keep it crunked up
Keep it keep it crunked up
Keep it crunked up
Keep it keep it crunked up
Keep it crunked up
Keep it keep it crunked up
The song “Da Blow” by Lil Jon exalts the use of various drugs such as cocaine, pills, marijuana, and alcohol. In this song, Lil Jon and his collaborators boast about the effects and benefits of these substances. The repeated lyrics “the blow, the pills, the yak, the herb” emphasizes the importance of these drugs in the rap culture. By mentioning different substances within the same verse, the song creates an atmosphere of extreme euphoria, indicating how the use of drugs can be addictive to some. By including the phrase “when you want to get cha lean on it’s nothing but that yellow” the song is referring to promethazine-codeine syrup (lean) which is a popular drink in the hip hop community. This captures a darker side of the industry where drug use is normalized and praised. The song paints a picture of a lifestyle that is popular in rap culture, especially in the southeastern US, that includes constant partying and indulgence in drugs.
Line by Line Meaning
The blow, the pills, the yak, the herb
Referring to various drugs, including cocaine, pills, alcohol, and marijuana
The blow, the blow, the blow, the blow
Emphasizing the repeated mention of drugs throughout the song
The dro, the purp, the orange, get gush
Referring to different strains of marijuana, including regular, purple, and orange, and the effects they have
The bad, no haps, no Reggie, keep it hashed
Rejecting low-quality marijuana and emphasizing the preference for high-quality strains
A joint or two will do you niggas smoke a blunt of this
Suggesting that smoking one or two joints of high-quality marijuana is enough
If you want to smoke with me, don't bring no bullshit
Requesting that people who want to smoke with him do not bring inferior drugs or negative energy
The blue dumpin', white spinners
Referring to blue-colored drugs, likely ecstasy or opioids, and white spinner rims on cars
The green nickles, that red Superman
Referring to green-colored drugs, likely marijuana, and red-colored ecstasy pills known as 'Superman'
Them peach for the five, that white for less
Referring to peach-flavored drugs, likely ecstasy, sold for $5, and white drugs sold for a lower price
Will have them hoes hotter than a box of stolen checks
Suggesting that the drugs mentioned earlier will attract women and make them highly interested
The snow, the white in Miami get crunk
Referring to cocaine, or 'snow,' and how it gets people excited and hyped up in Miami
When I see 'em in the club, they sniffin' up that stuff
Observing that people in the club are using cocaine
Give you one G of white
Offering one gram of cocaine
Give me two G of white
Requesting two grams of cocaine
Give me three G of white
Requesting three grams of cocaine
A eight ball for the night
Referring to an eighth of an ounce of cocaine
When you want to get cha lean on it's nothing but that yellow
When looking to consume codeine or 'lean,' only the yellow version is desired
Or 'purp down in Texas, them niggas got whatever
In Texas, purple codeine or 'purp' can be found and there is a variety of drugs available
One bottle of that moo, galla-gallon of that Henny
Referring to a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne and a gallon of Hennessy cognac
Mix it with that crunk juice will have a nigga spinnin'
When mixed with crunk juice, which is a mixture of alcohol and energy drink, it will make someone feel dizzy or intoxicated
I got the weed for the low
I have marijuana available at a low price
Them pills for the low
I have pills available at a low price
That blow for the low
I have cocaine available at a low price
Young nigga you ain't know?
Asking a young person if they did not already know this information
When I ride I roll high
When I'm driving, I'm under the influence of drugs
Man and I ain't tellin' no lie
Asserting that he is being honest
When that shit get in my brain
Referring to the effects of drugs entering his brain
I grip the grain and fly by
When under the influence, he holds the steering wheel tightly and drives quickly past
Say dog you got that good up in the hood we call it mid
Asking if someone has high-quality drugs in the neighborhood, which they refer to as 'mid'
Grade another thing we do some call it blow, some call it cocaine
Mentioning that they also use the term 'blow' or 'cocaine' to refer to drugs
Fuck, hell nah nigga I been on that lean
Rejecting the suggestion of cocaine and stating a preference for lean or codeine
Swing or bouncin' front to back watch me change the lane
Driving a car with a suspension that allows it to bounce up and down, while rapidly changing lanes
Niggas be constantly talkin' that shit
People continually talk negatively or boast about drugs
That shit that I gezzit you bitches can't get
Stating that he acquires drugs that others cannot obtain
The Memphis, The A, the North, the South
Referring to Memphis, Atlanta, and different regions of the Southern United States
Is on the grind, we will not quit
Stating that people in those areas are working hard and not giving up
The under-underground rap smoke out full of green
Referring to a rap music event where marijuana is heavily smoked
Fuck what you heard bitch
Disregarding any rumors or gossip
Yeah I'm back up on the scene
Asserting his return to the music industry
If you want to get high you should fuck with Gangsta Boo
Suggesting that if someone wants to get high, they should associate with Gangsta Boo, a rapper known for drug references
I be turnin' niggas out watch how quick I turn you
Claiming that he can get people hooked on drugs quickly
Into a smoked out, loc'ed out, freaky motherfucker
Transforming someone into an individual who is intoxicated, acting crazy, and sexually charged
On that X though, passed out
Referring to using ecstasy, or 'X,' and becoming unconscious
While I put another on the
As he is unconscious, he is preparing another dose of drugs
I got pounds of that work
Referring to having large quantities of illegal drugs
I'm a pimp bitch, fuck you
Asserting that he is a pimp and expressing disregard for others
Pull up your own skirt
Telling someone to take control of their own situation
We don't give a fuck, 26's on the truck
Asserting that they do not care about societal norms and have large 26-inch wheels on their vehicle
Fuck around and test your luck
Warning others that they may face consequences if they challenge or oppose them
We gon' tear this bitch up
Intending to cause chaos and destruction
I got X, I got weed
Stating that he has access to ecstasy and marijuana
I got anything you need
Asserting that he can provide any illegal substances someone may desire
When you see me in the streets, just holla at me
Encouraging people to approach him and communicate when they see him in public
Throw a dollar at me, bitch swallow at me
Asking someone to give him money and perform oral sex on him
This ya boy Lil Bo from the E-S-P
Introducing himself as Lil Bo from ESP, which could refer to East Side Playaz or another rap group
See nigga I smoke everyday, from the lightest of haze
Claims to smoke marijuana daily, even the milder types
I got the shit I pull up with cha mind off in a daze
Indicating that he has potent drugs that can make someone feel confused or disoriented
Now I don't fuck with the blow
Explicitly stating that he does not use cocaine
See I fuck with some hoes
Admitting to having sexual relationships with multiple women
That be freaky grabbin' theyself on X outta control
Describing how the women he associates with become highly sexually aroused and lose control of themselves while under the influence of ecstasy
I remember back in the day Regals, 8's and Vouges
Recalling a time when he drove cars like Buick Regals, with 8-cylinder engines and white-wall tires called Vouges
When nigga was ridin' the city, trappin' get to the dough
Remembering a time when he and others would drive around the city selling drugs to make money
Before the Feds hit the town and try to shut Atlanta down
Referring to a time when law enforcement agencies attempted to crack down on drug-related activities in Atlanta
Nigga was slangin' nickles and dimes
Engaging in the sale of small quantities of drugs for a profit
Quarter keys and pounds of
Also involved in trading larger quantities of illegal substances
Underground
Referring to the subculture of illegal drug use and related activities
Keep it crunked up
Maintain a high level of energy and excitement
Keep it keep it crunked up
Reinforcing the need to continuously maintain a high level of energy and excitement
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Written by: Christopher Gholson, Jonathan Smith, Lola Mitchell, Philip Glass, Sammie Norris, Wendell Neal
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