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.
Holding
Lloyd Lyrics
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Oh yeeeeeeeah oh yeah, ooooooh
I'm lost when you're not in my clutch
That's the cost for loving you so much
The love feels better than an indo
Like the love made to the right tempo
You was there when them people came knocking
In the middle of lip locking
So if somebody try you, get popping
Oh baby you're a special kinda lady
And I will keep you safe in my arms, you'll feel no harm
While I'm riding 'round, I'm riding 'round, I'm riding 'round
The city, in my foreign with the top off
If you try me it's gon' pop off
You know I'm holding it while I'm holding you
And they can say, and they can say, and they can say what they want, but they know what it is though
You the one I do the deed for
That's why I'm holding it while I'm holding you
Uh baby girl shotgun
Holding down the shotgun
Ain't worried 'bout the outcome
Real bitch forever
I'm the only one she down for
Most of these hoes blood hounds
She don't even hound blood
Baby girl my baby doll
Take the charge take the fall
'Cause Weezy baby drippin' baby
Aww watch this eight dissolve
That Bonnie that Clyde
That Velma and lil Weezy
She say I'm like that pistol
You gonna need me feed me squeeze me
Yeahhhh
I wanna go deeper
I guess I'm a ring
Turn a G into a love machine
All I need is your loving baby (On me)
You hold my heat
You roll my weed
You so my speed
You're all I need
Baby I would bleed just to see you smile
('Cause girl you are my heart)
Ooh baby
You a special kind of lady
And I will keep you safe in my arms
You will feel no harm
I'm riding 'round, I'm riding 'round, I'm riding 'round
The city, in my foreign with the top off
If you try me it's gon' pop off
You know I'm holding it while I'm holding you
And they can say, and they can say, and they can say what they want, but they know what it is though
You the one I do the deed for
That's why I'm holding it while I'm holding you
Carry 10 rounds in the clip
And I'll set this motherfucker off, nigga don't trip (Holding you)
Yeah I keep a 4 pound on my hip
You better cool it down 'round my bitch (I wanna go deeper)
Carry 10 rounds in the clip
And I'll set this motherfucker off, nigga don't trip
In my foreign with the top off
Try me nigga it's gon' pop off
I'm riding 'round, I'm riding 'round, I'm riding 'round
The city, in my foreign with the top off
If you try me it's gon' pop off
You know I'm holding it while I'm holding you
And they can say, and they can say, and they can say what they want, but they know what it is though
You the one I do the deed for
That's why I'm holding it while I'm holding you
The song "Holding" by Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne is a classic love song expressing the artist's dedication and loyalty to his lover. The chorus of the song refers to him holding onto his lover while holding a weapon, indicating his protective instincts for his partner. The first verse implies that the love shared between the couple is intense and valuable to him, to the extent that he feels lost without her. The artist appreciates how his lover has stuck by his side through thick and thin, and he vows to protect her at all costs.
The second verse is written and rapped by Lil Wayne, and it reinforces the idea of loyalty and devotion to one's partner. He is proud of his partner and is willing to stand by her through anything. Wayne's rap verse also contains a reference to the iconic duo from the movie "Pulp Fiction," Bonnie, and Clyde, further emphasizing the strong bond between the two lovers. The song has a smooth, mid-tempo beat and a catchy chorus that makes it easy to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lost when you're not in my clutch
I feel lost when you're not with me
That's the cost for loving you so much
That's the price I pay for loving you intensely
The love feels better than an indo
Our love feels better than smoking weed
Like the love made to the right tempo
Our love-making is perfectly in sync
You was there when them people came knocking
You were there for me when others were not
When I wasn't on top you was rocking
You supported me when I was not successful
In the middle of lip locking
When we kiss passionately
So if somebody try you, get popping
I will defend you if someone tries to harm you
Oh baby you're a special kinda lady
You are a unique and special woman
And I will keep you safe in my arms, you'll feel no harm
I will protect you from any harm and make you feel secure in my embrace
While I'm riding 'round, I'm riding 'round, I'm riding 'round
While I am driving around the city
The city, in my foreign with the top off
Driving my foreign car with the top down
If you try me it's gon' pop off
If someone challenges me, I will fight back
You know I'm holding it while I'm holding you
I am carrying a gun to protect us
And they can say, and they can say, and they can say what they want, but they know what it is though
People can say what they want, but they know the truth
You the one I do the deed for
You are the one I go to great lengths for
Uh baby girl shotgun
You are riding shotgun in my car
Holding down the shotgun
You are being a supportive partner
Ain't worried 'bout the outcome
Not worried about the end result
Real bitch forever
You are a loyal and genuine person
I'm the only one she down for
You are committed only to me
Most of these hoes blood hounds
Other women are always after me
She don't even hound blood
You are not even jealous of other women
Baby girl my baby doll
You are my darling girl
Take the charge take the fall
You are willing to take responsibility for us
'Cause Weezy baby drippin' baby
I am Weezy, and I am dripping with swag
That Bonnie that Clyde
We are a couple like Bonnie and Clyde
That Velma and lil Weezy
We are like Velma and little Weezy
She say I'm like that pistol
You say I am like a gun
You gonna need me feed me squeeze me
You will need me, feed me, and hold me close
I wanna go deeper
I want our love to go deeper
I guess I'm a ring
I am like a ring to you
Turn a G into a love machine
Turn a gangster into a romantic partner
All I need is your loving baby (On me)
I only need your love
You hold my heat
You bring warmth to my life
You roll my weed
You help me relax and forget my problems
You so my speed
You are my pace, my rhythm
You're all I need
You are everything I need
Baby I would bleed just to see you smile
I would do anything to make you happy
('Cause girl you are my heart)
(Because you are my heart)
Ooh baby
Oh baby
Carry 10 rounds in the clip
I have a gun with 10 bullets
And I'll set this motherfucker off, nigga don't trip (Holding you)
I will use my gun to defend us
Yeah I keep a 4 pound on my hip
I always carry a gun
You better cool it down 'round my bitch
You better not mess with my girl
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, LLOYD POLITE, JASPER TREMAINE CAMERON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tebah Moore
Dude actually has good vocals and the subject matter makes sense! I wonder if this is gonna get the promotion that it should. We need a savior for R&B
Meeka
Lloyd and Wayne together never fails
G Valle
The reason he's so good with music is because he's so real and doesn't try to be like anybody else.
Young Sammie Y
Sayda Fuentes That is so true!
BDZ
And simply because his voice is #ACE π―
LTC MONEY
Agreed π₯π₯π₯π₯
Goldβn
Itβs because he reminds you of good r&b from early 2000s
Boout Williams
Absolutely love it!! π₯π₯π₯ This type of R&B is what the game has been missing!!!!!π―
Trvll Jay
Lloyd is hands down one of the most classical R&B artists with one of the most smoothest voices
teeray1400
Thank you Lloyd for bringing R&B back with another fire ass songπ―π―