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.
Alone
Lloyd Lyrics
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I'm thankful for the grace I'm in
You redeem my past remove my shame and forge power from the pain
Now there's a fire in my heart that gives me purpose unlike I've ever known
And a confidence that's sure when Im in Your presence I know Im home
And I'm not alone
The more I seek to know Your love the more Im removed from who I thought I was
Deceitful lies have been replaced with the healing power of Your loving grace
And a confidence that's sure when I'm in Your presence I know Im home
You put a fire in my heart that gives me purpose unlike I've ever known
And a confidence that's sure when I'm in Your presence I know I'm home
And Im not alone I'm not alone Your amazing grace has brought me home
I've been set free yeah my chains are gone Your amazing grace has brought me home
And I'm not alone
You put a fire in my heart that gives me purpose unlike I've ever known
And a confidence that's sure when I'm in Your presence I know I'm home
And I'm not alone
The lyrics to Lloyd's song Alone are a beautiful testimony of redemption, grace, and finding a sense of purpose and home in God. The song is all about how the singer has grown and found strength by relying on the love of God. The first verse expresses gratitude for the grace he has received, which has redeemed his past, removed his shame, and used his pain to give him power. This sentiment is especially powerful because it suggests that even the most painful and difficult moments in our lives can be turned into something meaningful and positive if we allow ourselves to see them that way.
The chorus declares that there is now a "fire" in the singer's heart that gives him purpose and confidence. He feels at home when he is in God's presence and knows that he is never alone. The second verse continues this theme by emphasizing that the more he seeks to know God's love, the more he is transformed and healed. This contrasts with the previous "deceitful lies" that had been holding him back.
Overall, Lloyd's song Alone is a beautiful expression of faith and hope. It shows that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we can find solace and strength in God's love. By embracing this love, we can find a sense of purpose and home that will sustain us throughout our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
As I look back at who I've been
Reflecting on my past self
I'm thankful for the grace I'm in
Grateful for the redemption I've received
You redeem my past remove my shame and forge power from the pain
Through redemption, my shame is removed and my pain transforms into strength
Now there's a fire in my heart that gives me purpose unlike I've ever known
Feeling a newfound sense of purpose and passion
And a confidence that's sure when Im in Your presence I know Im home
Feeling a deep sense of security and belonging in the presence of a higher power
And I'm not alone
Realizing I am not alone in my struggles
The more I seek to know Your love the more Im removed from who I thought I was
Growing and evolving through a deeper understanding of divine love
Deceitful lies have been replaced with the healing power of Your loving grace
Overcoming falsehoods through the healing power of grace
You put a fire in my heart that gives me purpose unlike I've ever known
Feeling a newfound sense of purpose and passion, attributed to a higher power
And Im not alone Your amazing grace has brought me home
Feeling at home and secure through the amazing grace of a higher power
I've been set free yeah my chains are gone Your amazing grace has brought me home
Feeling liberated from the past, thanks to divine grace
And I'm not alone
Realizing I am not alone in my struggles
And a confidence that's sure when I'm in Your presence I know I'm home
Feeling a deep sense of security and belonging in the presence of a higher power
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Lloyd Miller
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