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 TVTโs 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.
Website: https://myspace.com/liljon
It's Going Down
Lil Jon Lyrics
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Got my strap up on my hip
Waiting for someone to trip
They say I need to slow it down
(Uhh! Before something reach and I can't)
They say I need to slow it down
(Uhh! But I'm used to going
Hard in the paint)
(slow it down) slow it down
They say I need to slow it down
(slow it down) slow it down
Freshly fitted and kidded nevertheless
I get my gear and my kicks
From Manny over at foot express
I got a S on my chest for something
You got a N on your chest for nothing
I said it before and I'll
Probably say it again
We ain't in it too lose we in it to win
I still be drinking old school
Gin and getting tunned
Another word for pounted is
Wounded alcohol consume it
Look, still on the paper chase
Outside of the minus hustler he
Stay on the case
Homie on the grind chalupa in a pillowcase
All the neighborhoods and they grandma
Know that I'm a case
Burner on my waist, in case I gotta erase
Evaporate a hater for getting all in my face
Decapitate his potato for speaking
All outta place i live in the Bay but
The mountain lions in space bEITCH!
When I walk up in the club i stay suit up
Got my strap up on my hip
Waiting for someone to trip
They say I need to slow it down
(Uhh! Before something reach and I can't)
They say I need to slow it down
(Uhh! But I'm used to going
Hard in the paint)
They say I need to slow it down
(slow it down) slow it down
They say I need to slow it down
(slow it down) slow it down
Couple shots of Henny I'm so sick with it
She says she wanna livewire I told
Her come and get it
Cuz if I want it lil mama
I'm a come and hit it
You fucking with a millionaire
King of the city
I think I'm Rookie Johnston I
Think I'm Frank Nitti
And baby girl she aight but the money pretty
I keep a banger cause
Some niggas they trippin'
Acting like they never seen a
Nigga on a television
Niggas speaking in colls we call it bird talk
West so I'm reppin' I fuck
The 40 and Turf Talk
Real Bay niggas, we get real money
We in the VIP so keep them bottles coming
I'm never throwing hundreds
But keep a bank roll
I'm too fly but a nigga won't let it fold
That stylin' keep it lit like a candle
I'm never too famous I still run a phantom
When I walk up in the club i stay suit up
Got my strap up on my hip
Waiting for someone to trip
They say I need to slow it down
(Uhh! Before something reach and I can't)
They say I need to slow it down
(Uhh! But I'm used to going
Hard in the paint)
They say I need to slow it down
(slow it down) slow it down
They say I need to slow it down
(slow it down) slow it down
Aight niggas and nigheads we gotta
Slow this shit down
For the real muthafuckin' playas in the house
It's ya boy Lil Jon talking
To yo muthafuckin' ass
Taking it back to the ole school
Now you know how we used to do
Nigga's use to slow dance with girls and
Sqeeze real tight on that booty
That's what your ass need to be
Doing right now fool let's go
Speed it back up hey! Hey! 40 Water gah!
Sick Wid It
In Lil Jon's song "It's Going Down," the lyrics portray a confident and vibrant persona that is ready to take on whatever comes their way. The opening lines suggest that the singer is prepared for any trouble that may arise in the club, with their "strap up on [their] hip," indicating that they are armed and ready to defend themselves. Despite being advised to slow down, they are accustomed to living life at a fast pace and going "hard in the paint," meaning they are accustomed to giving their all and not holding back.
The following verse showcases the singer's sense of style and self-assurance. They express their confidence in their appearance, noting that they always look fresh and fly. Getting their gear from Manny at Foot Express further emphasizes their attention to fashion. The line "I got a S on my chest for something, You got a N on your chest for nothing" suggests that the singer believes they possess something special or valuable, while others do not.
In the next verse, the lyrics touch on the singer's lifestyle and their pursuit of success. They mention drinking old school gin, indicating their preference for traditional pleasures. The singer also references being on a "paper chase," meaning they are focused on making money and success. Despite being from the Bay Area, they are not to be underestimated, as they will defend themselves if necessary, hence the mention of having a "burner on [their] waist." They are not afraid to stand up for themselves and protect their reputation.
The final verse takes a moment to address the listener directly. Lil Jon, the artist himself, breaks the song's rhythm to provide some commentary. He encourages listeners to slow things down and reminisce about the old days, where people used to slow dance and engage in intimate moments on the dance floor. Ultimately, he brings a sense of nostalgia to the song, reminding us of how things used to be and suggesting that sometimes slowing down can be just as enjoyable as going all out.
Line by Line Meaning
When I walk up in the club i stay suit up
As I enter the club, I remain dressed in my finest attire
Got my strap up on my hip
I am carrying my weapon, ready for any conflict
Waiting for someone to trip
Anticipating someone to start trouble or provoke a confrontation
They say I need to slow it down
People suggest that I should calm down and act with less aggression
(Uhh! Before something reach and I can't)
To prevent a situation from escalating beyond control
But I'm used to going
However, I am accustomed to behaving
Hard in the paint
Aggressively and passionately, like a basketball player attacking the basket
(slow it down) slow it down
They insist that I should reduce my intensity and slow my actions
Freshly fitted and kidded nevertheless
Despite that, I remain impeccably dressed and stylish
I get my gear and my kicks
My clothing and shoes are obtained from a reputable provider
From Manny over at foot express
Particularly from Manny, an employee at Foot Express
I got a S on my chest for something
Symbolizing strength and power, represented by the 'S' on my chest
You got a N on your chest for nothing
Contrasting with someone who has an 'N' on their chest, indicating insignificance
I said it before and I'll
I have stated this previously and will reiterate
Probably say it again
Likely to repeat my assertion
We ain't in it too lose we in it to win
Our motivation is not to fail but to achieve victory
I still be drinking old school
I continue to consume traditional, classic types of alcohol
Gin and getting tuned
Partaking in gin and becoming intoxicated
Another word for pounted is
An alternative term for 'pounded' is
Wounded alcohol consume it
Being harmed by excessive alcohol consumption
Look, still on the paper chase
Continuing the pursuit of financial success
Outside of the minus hustler he
Apart from the ordinary hardworking individual
Stay on the case
Staying focused and committed to my objectives
Homie on the grind chalupa in a pillowcase
My friend is working persistently, hiding money in a pillowcase
All the neighborhoods and they grandma
Residents of all neighborhoods, even the elderly, are aware
Know that I'm a case
Acknowledging that I am an exceptional individual
Burner on my waist, in case I gotta erase
Carrying a firearm, ready to eliminate a threat if necessary
Evaporate a hater for getting all in my face
Removing or eliminating a disrespectful person who confronts me
Decapitate his potato for speaking
Metaphorically silencing someone by severe means
All outta place i live in the Bay but
Out of line or disorganized, although I reside in the Bay Area
The mountain lions in space bEITCH!
Asserting one's dominance, even when faced with challenging circumstances
Couple shots of Henny I'm so sick with it
Consuming a few shots of Hennessy, displaying a high level of skill or talent
She says she wanna livewire I told
A woman expresses her desire for excitement, and I replied
Her come and get it
To come and experience it firsthand
Cuz if I want it lil mama
Because if I desire it, my dear
I'm a come and hit it
I will engage in intimate relations with her
You fucking with a millionaire
You are associating with a person who possesses great wealth
King of the city
Regarded as the dominant figure or leader within the urban area
I think I'm Rookie Johnston I
I believe I am Rookie Johnston, a confident and successful individual
Think I'm Frank Nitti
I perceive myself as Frank Nitti, a prominent and influential figure
And baby girl she aight but the money pretty
The woman I am involved with is average, but my wealth is remarkable
I keep a banger cause
I carry a firearm because
Some niggas they trippin'
Certain people are behaving irrationally or causing problems
Acting like they never seen a
Behaving as though they have never encountered
Nigga on a television
An African American man appearing on television
Niggas speaking in colls we call it bird talk
Men conversing secretly, using code words known as 'bird talk'
West so I'm reppin' I fuck
Representing the West, I engage in
The 40 and Turf Talk
Collaborating with the rapper Turf Talk, particularly from the 40 Water crew
Real Bay niggas, we get real money
Genuine individuals from the Bay Area accumulate legitimate wealth
We in the VIP so keep them bottles coming
We are in the exclusive VIP area, and we request a continuous supply of bottles
I'm never throwing hundreds
I never discard one-hundred dollar bills
But keep a bank roll
Instead, I possess a large quantity of cash
I'm too fly but a nigga won't let it fold
I am extremely stylish, and I refuse to relinquish my coolness
That stylin' keep it lit like a candle
My impeccable fashion sense maintains a high level of energy and excitement
I'm never too famous I still run a phantom
Despite being well-known, I still drive an expensive luxury car
Aight niggas and nigheads we gotta
Alright, my fellow African American individuals, we need to
Slow this shit down
Reduce the fast-paced nature of the situation
For the real muthafuckin' playas in the house
Addressing the genuine individuals who possess exceptional skills and talents
It's ya boy Lil Jon talking
I am the rapper Lil Jon, speaking to you
To yo muthafuckin' ass
Directly communicating to each and every one of you
Taking it back to the ole school
Returning to the nostalgic days of the past
Now you know how we used to do
Now you understand our previous ways of behaving
Nigga's use to slow dance with girls and
Men would engage in romantic, slow dances with women and
Sqeeze real tight on that booty
Hold onto their partner's buttocks tightly
That's what your ass need to be
That is how you should be behaving
Doing right now fool let's go
Engaging in those actions at this moment, my friend, come on
Speed it back up hey! Hey! 40 Water gah!
Resume the fast-paced energy, shoutout to the rapper E-40
Sick Wid It
Representing the 'Sick Wid It' record label and movement
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@ccol009
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@HoweyJR_
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@lowellosborne2118
@@HoweyJR_ i bet you like the shitty artist like biggie, 2pac and nas
@garyd395
You have to love how YouTube is the closest thing to a time machine we have..
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STOP posting the same comment to every video !!!
@rachelalbertelli348
Facts
@thanduxolotumelo757
Stop please
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@mikewakahiah
Who else is here on 2024 for this masterpiece ๐๐