He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 3, 1986, to Robin Polite and Lloyd Polite Sr. His father died when he was at the age of two, and he moved with his mother and older sister Brandy to Atlanta, Georgia.
Lloyd was discovered by Joyce Irby in 1996 and at the age of 14 was in the pre-teen group N-Toon, alongside younger brother Chuckie. The group won Nickelodeon's cancelled show Double Dare 2000 against No Authority, and the group was signed to DreamWorks Records. Although two singles were released ("Ready" and "Shoulda Been My Girl"), their debut album Toon Time went unnoticed due to a lack of promotion from the label. The group eventually disbanded, and Lloyd began shopping around for a solo deal. He was soon signed to MCA Records with his first single to be "Young Girl". Unfortunately, as MCA Records dissolved into its parent company, Geffen Records, many of the artists on its roster were let go, including Lloyd. However, using "Young Girl" as a demo, he landed a new recording contract with Irv Gotti at The Inc./Def Jam Records.
"Southside", a duet with label mate Ashanti, became Lloyd's debut single and an R&B hit. The video was number one on BET's 106 & Park, where Lloyd and Ashanti performed the song live. The follow-up single was "Hey Young Girl", which wasn't as successful as "Southside". His childhood friend Ciara was in the video, and he is in the video of her hit "1, 2 Step". Both singles appeared on his 2004 debut album, titled Southside, which performed relatively poorly. A third single was never announced. After that, Lloyd appeared singing hooks on singles for label mate Ja Rule on "Caught Up" as well as on rapper Tango Redd's "Let's Cheat". He also made an appearance in R&B singer Sammie's video "You Should Be My Girl".
In 2006, a newly-recorded track titled "You" surfaced, featuring Lil Wayne (an alternate version featured Tango Redd). The single gained airplay on BET Late and it was #1 on 106 & Park. Lloyd's second studio album, titled Street Love, was released on March 13, 2007. The second single "Get It Shawty" was also very successful, reaching the top twenty on the pop charts. By the time the third single "Player's Prayer" was released, interest in the album had diminished. and with lack of promotion the song proved to be unsuccessful.
Lloyd's third album Lessons in Love was released in August 2008. The song "How We Do It (Around My Way)" was promoted as a single in early 2008, but only appeared on select versions of the album. "Girls Around the World" was the next single, another collaboration with Lil Wayne.
Lloyd has made guest appearances on television shows, most notably on the hit show One On One, an episode of Wild 'N Out on June 21, 2007 and on a show called Gotti's Way on VH-1. In an interview Lloyd indicated that he has about twenty tattoos, which include a picture of his father, the logo of his company Young Goldie Music and a "rebel baby angel".
2. Lloyd was a Christian modern rock/pop group who blended vocals with acoustic and electric guitars. Lloyd was formed when two original members of the rock/funk/pop group "Imagine This" teamed up with a new guitarist (who also was with I.T. for a time) and bassist to form Lloyd. The name change is necessary as Lloyd strays quite a distance from the Imagine This.
ATL Tales / Ride Wit Me
Lloyd Lyrics
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Nobody cares
Trouble's like a cancer, you gotta get it early
You don't get it early it gets to big, it kills you
Nobody cares
That's why you gotta cut it out
Nobody cares
Worry about yourself, your family, and people that are important to you
Let me tell you something
When your alone late at night in the bed
Just you and her under the covers
You're only allowed three great women in your life
(Is it better to be loved or feared?)
They come along like the great fighters, once every ten years
Nobody cares (That's a good question
it's nice to be both but it'd be very difficult)
That's it, capeesh
(If I had my choice I'd rather be feared, see fear last longer than love)
Don't forget where you came from
[Beat Begins]
[Irv Gotti talking]
Yeah, hell yeah
I'd like to welcome everybody
Inside the world of Murder I-N-see
And I'd like to introduce to why'all
My nigga, ATL's own huh Lloyd, Lloyd
[Lloyd]
Ladies come step inside with me
To take this ride with me
To see the top of the globe
Courtesy of Murder I-N-see's
Provided privacy
Nobody'll know
Yeah I know I brought the mob with me
'Cause obviously
A lot of niggaz snitch on the low
Just open your eyes
And see all these blind lies he done told
I realize how niggaz fantasize
And the unreal truth gets sold to the youth
While others try to provide their souls to the booth
Fuck that, I'm bustin' back through the roof
Thugs tact or not, hard top or drop
Show em' how to rock and rock and roll and rock
How to breed low cake and open shop
Bringin' everything I know I got
[Chorus]
Ain't no stoppin' what we doin'
Oh, feels like I been waitin' a while
Know it's been a long time comin' so ride
We gon' keep on movin'
It's my time to steer it now
Oh, right here and now
[Lloyd]
Niggaz come and take this ride with me
Break some pies we'll see on the side of the road
Where everyday different bodies decay
Niggaz is rotten in graves gettin' dropped in a hole
Follow me and come ride with this
Hide with and keep your eyes on watchin' for the po's
'Cause they don't know about
Where we be hidin' out better turn up your jets
Headed right there yet, better build up your rep
'Cause my niggaz cash checks from Hollis to the Dec
Holla at me my nigga I gotta good connect
Outbid for the complex, polishin' the Lex
Redbone bagets, French robes is fresh
Love money and sex, the best of the best
When it's all said and done it's your time to invest
You just got to do it for yourself
[Chorus: Lloyd]
[Ja Rule]
Yeah, yo
Look here my lil' nigga, let me talk to you for a minute
I'm a tell you about this business and these cash incentives
About these fake ass bitches and these bitch ass niggaz
How to spot the cowards from the killers
The flowers from the spitters
This industry is all smoke and mirrors
But we in the street niggaz so our focus is to finish niggaz off
How often do we put a nigga on
So you must be the chosen one
Your priority concern is never leave your residence without your gun
'Cause you'd rather be caught with than without one
Trust me I'm like that old gangsta named Lucky
Niggaz know that my hands are dirty but still can't touch me
In this game, if you clean, you can get all the money
When it starts gettin' dirty they look at you funny
'Cause it's "A Bronx Tale" like Calogero and Sonny
And that bus don't stop for everybody, call it
Keep your nose clean fuckin' with addicts and alcoholics
'Cause I'll have us on the bed with some hood bitches from Georgia
That's ATL for you, New York's no different
It's L.A. and Miami that's how they visit
Keep your eyes on these snitches and fraud ass niggaz
They claim to be gangstas as soon as you see em' split em'
It's a cold world, be grateful that the Lord's forgiving
And be happy you ain't dead, sick, or in prison
My nigga
[Lloyd]
Ladies come take this ride with me
Niggaz come take this ride with me
Ladies come take this ride with me
Niggaz come take this ride with me
Ride with me, ride with me
Oh, it's Murder Inc
The lyrics to Lloyd's song ATL Tales / Ride Wit Me are about living life to the fullest and taking a chance to go on an adventure without worrying about the consequences. The song is divided into three verses where Irv Gotti, Lloyd and Ja Rule each deliver their perspective on how to live life. Irv Gotti's intro makes a metaphorical comparison of troubles to cancer and advises the listeners to get rid of any problem as early as possible before it becomes enormous. Gotti then asks a philosophical question, whether it's better to be loved or feared, and admits that being both is unattainable. Lloyd's verse invites the listeners to take a ride with him and create lifelong memories. He highlights the importance of keeping secrets since people can only be trusted to a certain extent. Lloyd encourages people to keep their eyes open to avoid being manipulated and reminds them to use their knowledge to their advantage. Ja Rule's verse broadly discusses the music industry, hoping to inspire young musicians to take ownership of their fame, stay true to themselves, and be smart about their actions. He warns against trusting the wrong people, encourages firearms ownership, and concludes with an overall message of gratitude.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a message of seizing the day, being smart, and trusting the right people. The song's title has a double meaning with "ATL" referring to Atlanta, Georgia, and "tales" as descriptions of life experiences. The song's music video features Lloyd and Ja Rule, driving around the streets of Atlanta, portraying the song's message of freedom and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody cares
Trouble's like a cancer, you gotta get it early. You don't get it early it gets to big, it kills you. That's why you gotta cut it out. Worry about yourself, your family, and people that are important to you.
Is it better to be loved or feared?
That's a good question it's nice to be both but it'd be very difficult. If I had my choice I'd rather be feared, see fear last longer than love.
Don't forget where you came from
Remember your roots and where you come from, and let that guide you in life.
Ladies come step inside with me
Join me on a journey to the top of the world, where we can enjoy privacy and luxury.
I know I brought the mob with me
I'm aware that some people may snitch and betray us, so I'm taking precautions to protect myself and those with me.
Realize how niggaz fantasize
I understand that some people live in a fantasy world, where they believe in things that aren't real. This is especially dangerous when those fantasies are sold to impressionable young people.
Fuck that, I'm bustin' back through the roof
I'm not going to stand idly by and let those fantasies control the narrative. Instead, I'm going to make my voice heard and break through to the top.
Ain't no stoppin' what we doin'
We're on a mission, and nothing is going to get in our way. We're determined to succeed.
Niggaz come and take this ride with me
Join me on this dangerous journey. We'll encounter obstacles and challenges, but together we can overcome them.
This industry is all smoke and mirrors
The music industry can be deceptive and tricky, with many fake people and situations. It's important to stay grounded and focused on our goals.
'Cause you'd rather be caught with than without one
It's better to have a gun and not need it, than to need one and not have it. Being prepared is key to survival.
It's a cold world, be grateful that the Lord's forgiving
The world can be cruel and unforgiving, but we should be thankful that we have a forgiving God to guide us.
Ladies come take this ride with me
Join me on an adventure filled with danger, excitement, and luxury.
Niggaz come take this ride with me
Join me on a journey where we'll face challenges and obstacles, but together we can overcome them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LLOYD POLITE, ANNE MAC VIE, EDDY QUINTELA MENDONCA, IRVING LORENZO, JEFFREY ATKINS, KENDRED SMITH, Ann Mcvie
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