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.
A Night Off
Lloyd Lyrics
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I never said it'd be fair
But when you're all alone I hope you truly know
How bad I want to be there
Come right in, set your bag down
Took a night off for you
Go ahead and turn the lights off
They're fittin' for what I'm about to do, oh
Know you hate explaining how you want it done
Just be quiet, I'll do fine without your help, girl
Can you work without a second for some fun?
Now you finally got a moment to yourself, girl
And I know what to do with it
I know what to do with it
I know what to do with it
I know what to do with it
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, hey
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Hey
Oh, I, I, I been waiting for so long to get you all alone
Now I finally got you right here (right here)
So, baby, I'm a lock my door and disconnect my phone
'Cause I wanna make one thing clear
I want you on top, so let your hair down
I took the night off for you
Girl, I'm gonna turn the lights off
But keep your heels on
They're fittin' for what we're about to do, oh
Come right in, set your bag down
Took a night off for you
Go ahead and turn the lights off
But keep your heels on
They're fittin' for what I'm about to do, oh
Know you hate explaining how you want it done
Just be quiet, I'll do fine without your help, girl
Can you work without a second for some fun?
Now you finally got a moment to yourself, girl
And I know what to do with it
I know what to do with it
I know what to do with it
I know what to do with it
Oh
It's six o'clock in the morning at the studio
The song "A Night Off" by Lloyd and Drake is a sultry R&B track that explores the desire for a night off with a loved one, amidst the pressures of long hours spent in the recording studio. The song's lyrics showcase the singer's longing to be with their partner, despite the demands of their professional life. The opening lines, "Spending every moment in the studio, I never said it'd be fair," convey the singer's commitment to their craft, but also a recognition of the sacrifices they must make in order to achieve success. However, the chorus reveals the true driving force behind their work: "But when you're all alone I hope you truly know, how bad I want to be there."
The song delves into themes of desire, intimacy, and passion, as the singer finally gets a chance to spend time with their love interest. The lyrics suggest a level of familiarity and comfort between the two, as the singer tells their partner to "just be quiet" and that they "know what to do" to satisfy their needs. The chorus repeats, highlighting the idea that this night off is something special, and that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make it memorable.
Overall, "A Night Off" is a song that explores the balance between work and personal life, and the fundamental human need for connection and intimacy. It's a seductive and soulful track that draws the listener in with its smooth melody, sultry vocals, and suggestive lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Spending every moment in the studio
I am constantly working in the studio, putting in long hours to perfect my craft.
I never said it'd be fair
I know that this is a tough lifestyle, but I never promised it would be easy.
But when you're all alone I hope you truly know
When you're by yourself, I hope you understand how much I want to be there with you.
How bad I want to be there
I am longing to spend time with you and take a break from my busy work schedule.
Come right in, set your bag down
Please come inside and make yourself comfortable.
Took a night off for you
I decided to take a break from work just so I could spend time with you.
Go ahead and turn the lights off
Feel free to turn off the lights, creating a more romantic atmosphere.
But keep your heels on
Keep your high heels on because they are perfect for what I have planned for us.
They're fittin' for what I'm about to do, oh
Your high heels are suitable for the surprise I have planned for you.
Know you hate explaining how you want it done
I understand that you are not comfortable giving instructions, but that's okay, I can figure it out.
Just be quiet, I'll do fine without your help, girl
You don't have to worry about telling me what to do, just relax and let me take control.
Can you work without a second for some fun?
Are you able to switch off your work mode and have some fun with me?
Now you finally got a moment to yourself, girl
You finally have some time to yourself, away from work and any other distractions.
And I know what to do with it
I have planned something special for us to do during this time together.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Vocalization
Oh, oh, hey
Vocalization
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Vocalization
Hey
Vocalization
Oh, I, I, I been waiting for so long to get you all alone
I have been eagerly waiting for this moment, to have you all to myself, without any distractions or interruptions.
Now I finally got you right here (right here)
You are finally here with me, in this moment.
So, baby, I'm a lock my door and disconnect my phone
For this special evening, I am going to disconnect from the outside world so that we can fully focus on each other.
'Cause I wanna make one thing clear
There is something important that I want to make clear to you.
I want you on top, so let your hair down
I want you to be on top, taking the lead, so feel free to let your hair down and get comfortable.
Girl, I'm gonna turn the lights off
I am going to turn off the lights to create a more intimate setting.
I know what to do with it
I have planned out the perfect way for us to spend this time together.
It's six o'clock in the morning at the studio
Even though it's early in the morning, I'm still working hard in the studio to perfect my craft.
Lyrics Β© EMBARK MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Dwight Grant, Ernie Isley, Lloyd Polite, Marvin Isley, Noah James Shebib, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Shawn C. Carter
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kierra dyson
Soon as you hear Lloyd come in singing, you get chills
Shawn Montano
This is still one of my favorite Drake songs.. can't help but slow grind in the seat when it comes on
Will Jones
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Stimmy_2_Raww
Shawnie did that the. Saw your comment . Lmfaooo
Toria DSquad
That chair Lucky
Justin Nicklas
Toria DSquad lol
Emporer Enigma
Oh really
eDot Bee
This never gets old. Lloyd is so underrated!Β
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triplegoddess
How he was on every song for years? He gots paid boo