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.
Southside
Lloyd Lyrics
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'Cause I be wearing braids and rockin' jerseys daily
But that don't mean I'm thuggin', no
He don't want me with ya
But I ain't tryna hear it, though
Not tryna hear it, though
But I know that if he knew ya
Know that your my man and
You would never hurt me, no
Let me come and see you
So that we can be alone, alone
(Baby, I know a place that we can go and be alone)
As long as you make sure that you safely get me home
(Don't worry, baby)
Meet me on the Southside
Get you home by midnight
Make sure that your daddy just don't know (daddy just don't know)
I got you in the hood, but
I know what I'm doin' 'cause
That's why we be meeting on the low (meeting on the low)
Meet me on the Southside
Baby, we can go hide
Knowin' that my boys gon' have my back (yeah-yeah)
Only on the Southside, girl (Southside, yeah-yeah) the Southside
Girl, I'll know that we can make it
'Cause we won't let him break it
I don't care who's wit' it
It's you and me against the world
Tell me those three words that
That lets me know you're still my girl
Oh baby, yeah
Oh, I swear I'll never leave you (why?)
Give all I have to ya
By your side, I'll show ya
The way a girl needs to roll
You don't need a lot of money
I'm ready come and pick me up, pick me up
(Baby, I know a place that we can go to be alone, yeah)
Long as you make sure that you safely get me home
(Don't worry, baby)
Meet me on the Southside
Get you home by midnight (midnight)
Make sure that your daddy just don't know (oh, no-no-no)
I got you in the hood, but
I know what I'm don' 'cause
That's why we be meeting on the low (meeting on the low, oh)
Meet me on the Southside
Baby, we can go hide
Knowin' that my boys gon' have my back (we can go hide, babe)
Only on the Southside, girl (yeah-yeah)
Southside, girl, (Southside) the Southside (baby, we can)
Baby, we can (baby, we can) alright
Yeah, baby (yeah, baby, hey)
Meet me on the Southside, girl (ooh)
'Cause all I want to do, is ride to the south with you (ooh)
Oh baby, to the Southside
ATL Georgia, what do we do for ya?
Meet me on the Southside (you can come and meet me, yeah)
Get you home by midnight
Make sure that your daddy just don't know, oh baby
I got you in the hood, but (meet me on the Southside, yeah)
I know what I'm doin' 'cause
That's why we be meeting on the low (meet me on the Southside, yeah)
Meet me on the Southside
Baby, we can go hide (Southside)
Knowin' that my boys gon' have my back
Only on the Southside, girl, gotchu in the hood (got me in the hood)
The Southside, but it's all good (we gon' chill)
ATL Georgia, what do we do for ya?
Bulldoggin' like we Georgetown Hoyas
(Can you pick me up tonight? Take me anywhere you like)
Shorty let's ride, in my Cadillac (in your Cadillac)
Tilt yo' seat back
And everything'll be cool (yeah) side, girl (yeah)
Alright
So what you wan' do? (We gon' kick it tonight)
(Only at the Southside)
I know it, that you ain't used to these country boys
But I'll show ya (show me)
Ain't nothin' but a thang (yeah-yeah-yeah)
Chicken wings on strings (baby, baby, baby)
That's how a boy hang
(Only on the Southside, Southside, Southside)
Lloyd's song "Southside" is about a girl who wants to see her boyfriend despite her father's disapproval. The song refers to the Southside of Atlanta, where the couple plans to meet and spend time together without the father's knowledge. Lloyd acknowledges the father's disapproval and emphasizes his willingness to protect the girl and keep her safe during their time together. He also expresses his commitment to their relationship and his desire to be with her despite any obstacles they may face. The song's catchy hook and smooth R&B beat make it a popular choice for fans of the genre.
One possible interpretation of these lyrics is that Lloyd is addressing the common theme of teenage rebellion against strict parental authority. The girl in the song may be trying to assert her independence and express her desire to take control of her own life, even if it means going against her father's wishes. The Southside location could represent an escape or a place of freedom, where the two lovers can escape the constraints of their respective families and enjoy each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell ya daddy stop his hating
Asks the girl to tell her father to stop hating him because of his braids and jerseys.
'Cause I be wearing braids and rockin' jerseys daily
Explains that he wears braids and jerseys every day.
But that don't mean I'm thuggin' no
Clarifies that even though he dresses like a thug, he is not one.
He don't want me with ya
States that the girl's father does not want him involved with her.
But I ain't tryna hear it though
Displays that he is not interested in hearing the father's objections.
But I know that if he knew yeah
Posits that the father would understand if he really knew him.
He would understand yeah
Confirms that the father would comprehend the situation.
Know that your my man and
Informs the girl that she is his woman.
He would never hurt me no
Assures that the father couldn't hurt him or their relationship.
Let me come and see you
Asks the girl to let him visit her.
So that we can be alone, alone
Requests to be with her alone, without interference.
(Baby I know a place that we can go and be alone)
Mentions for a place they can be private and intimate.
As long as you make sure that you safely get me home
Emphasizes that the girl should ensure his safety while taking him back home.
(Don't worry baby)
Assures the girl not to worry about his safety.
Meet me at the Southside
Invites the girl to meet him at the Southside.
Get you home by midnite
Promises to take the girl home by midnight.
Make sure that your daddy just don't know (daddy Just don't know)
Suggests that they keep the meeting secret from her father.
I got you in the hood, but
Informs the girl that he's got her in the neighborhood.
I know what I'm doin' cause
Confirms that he knows what he's doing.
That's why we be meeting on the low (meeting on the low)
Explains why they meet secretly.
Baby we can go hide
Proposes to hide together.
Knowin' that my boys goin' have my back (we can go hide babe)
Mentions that his friends will support them.
Only at the Southside girl (yeah-eeh-yeah)
Indicates that they can only do such things in the Southside.
Girl I'll know that we can make it
Confesses that they can make their relationship work.
'Cause we won't let him break it
Asserts that they won't let anyone break their relationship.
It's you and me against the world
Mentions that they will face the world together.
Tell me those three words that
Requests the girl to say the magical three words.
Lets me know you're still my girl
Explains that him hearing the three words signifies that the girl is still his.
Oh I swear I'll never leave you (why)
Swears that he will never leave her.
Give all I have to ya
Professes his love to her.
But by your side I'll show ya
Promises to be always beside her.
The way a girl needs to roll
Claims that he knows how a girl wants to live her life.
You don't need a lot of money
Informs her that money is not necessary.
I'm ready come pick me up, pick me up
Asks the girl to pick him up.
Meet me at the Southside, Southside
Repeats his invitation to meet him at the Southside.
Atl Georgia, what do we do for ya?
Asks the question, "What can Atlanta, Georgia do for us?"
Atl Georgia, what do we do for ya?
Questions how they can help Atlanta.
Meet me at the Southside girl
Requests the girl to meet him at the Southside.
(Can you pick me up tonight? Take me anywhere you like)
Asks the girl whether she can pick him up and take him wherever she wants.
Shorty let's ride, in my Cadillac (Cadillac)
Proposes a ride in his Cadillac.
Tilt yo seat back
Asks the girl to lean back on her seat.
And everything'll be coo
Says everything will be cool.
So what you wan' do (we goin' kick it tonight)
Asks the girl what she wants to do with him tonight and suggests to chill.
I know it, that you ain't used to this country boys
Admits that the girl is not used to being with country boys.
But I'll show ya (Show me)
Promises to show her what being with him is like.
Ain't nothin' but a thang (yeah-yeah-yeah)
States that everything will be smooth and easy.
Chicken wings on strings (baby, baby, baby)
Compares their relationship to chicken wings on strings, which means they will be together forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thabiso Nkhereanye, Traci Colleen Hale, Wirlie L. Morris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MIAMclean-ju6yt
Who still listening to this in 2024?
@beaniegee5129
Back when 106 & Park was worth watching
@crystaljewel1073
Exactly
@JohnDoe-hn1og
Come on who misses Freestyle Friday
@Shycrochetqueen
Its over right?
@marvinperkins2771
Throw back video for real bring back good old days 💯💪👂👍🙏
@WinterBaby90
@@Shycrochetqueen yes since 2014 it was goin downhill
@audreylewis4343
I waited so many years for somebody to put this video back up! Big part of my childhood Lloyd was everybody crush back then ❤️
@isaaccanal3s18
Yesssss! I couldn't find the original video for a long while I'm so glad its bak up
@JohnDoe-hn1og
Somebody got the remix with Scarface up