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.
Things That U Do
Lloyd Lyrics
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Lord, I won't do no more.
The things that I used to do
Lord, I won't do no more.
I used to set and hold your hand, Baby
Cried begging you not to go.
I would search all night for you, Baby
I would search all night for you, Baby
Lord, and my search would always end in vain.
But I knew all along, Darling
That you was hid out with your other man.
I'm going to send you back to your mother, Baby
Lord, and I'm going back to my family, too.
I'm going to send you back to your mother, Baby
Lord, and I'm going back to my family, too.
'Cause nothing I do that please you, Baby
Lord, I just can't get along with you.
The lyrics to Lloyd's song "Things That U Do" depict a sense of realization and acceptance of a toxic relationship that the singer was once deeply invested in. At the beginning of the song, the singer acknowledges that they have changed their ways and no longer engage in the same behaviors as before. They renounce their previous actions, implying that they have grown and matured, and they are no longer willing to continue down that destructive path.
The second verse describes the singer's desperate attempts to find their partner in the past, but their efforts were always in vain. Despite their relentless search, they always knew deep down that their partner was with someone else. This highlights the singer's awareness of their partner's infidelity, which adds to the pain and betrayal they have experienced.
In the final verse, the singer decides to end the relationship. They admit that their efforts to please their partner have been futile, and they have reached a breaking point. The decision to send their partner back to their mother and return to their own family signifies a desire to move on from the toxic situation. The singer realizes that they cannot continue to coexist with someone who constantly disappoints and hurts them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Things That U Do" express a shift in mindset and a newfound strength to break free from a destructive relationship. It showcases the singer's growth and willingness to prioritize their own well-being over remaining in a toxic dynamic.
Line by Line Meaning
The things that I used to do
The actions and behaviors that were once part of my life
Lord, I won't do no more.
I have decided to stop engaging in those actions
I used to set and hold your hand, Baby
I used to provide physical and emotional support for you
Cried begging you not to go.
I would express my deep emotions and plead with you to stay by my side
I would search all night for you, Baby
I would spend endless hours looking for you
Lord, and my search would always end in vain.
But my efforts to find you were always fruitless
But I knew all along, Darling
However, deep down I always had awareness and understanding
That you was hid out with your other man.
That you were secretly spending time with another person
I'm going to send you back to your mother, Baby
I have made the decision to separate from you and send you back to your family
Lord, and I'm going back to my family, too.
I am also returning to my own loved ones and support system
'Cause nothing I do that please you, Baby
Because no matter what I do, it does not bring you satisfaction or happiness
Lord, I just can't get along with you.
I simply cannot have a harmonious and functional relationship with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JustKeke3111
Takes me back to summer of 09 in Detroit when everyone was... alive. Lost so many people...
@JustKeke3111
kushil de vass I mean yeah. But it's life though so death happens.
@JustKeke3111
kushil de vass while I think you are trying to come from a good place I really just think it's easy for you to say those things when you are on the outside looking in. Crime happens regardless of where you are. That's life. And if I were to relocate it would most likely be somewhere in Africa.
@JustKeke3111
kushil de vass I pretty much know what your point is which is why I said "I think you are trying to come from a good place." But at the end of the day, this is my home. I made it clear that Europe will not be my go to place if I were to relocate period but even if I was considering Europe it's not just that easy to just pack up and go to a place I know nothing about just because a stranger said there is 'barely' any crime there. Furthermore packing up and leaving will solve absolutely nothing. You know what my point is. Crime is crime. It happens. Death happens. You can't avoid it. At all. No matter where you go. Now the subject of black men being killed is touchy... I won't go further. But thank you anyway... I mean it.
@JustKeke3111
I think you are on to something... ha. Thanks and you take care as well. Have a good one:)
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JustKeke3111
Fentdope or bangers?
@graceschild9605
2018 & im still hurt this song doesn't get the love it deserves!
@HvV_FilmRoom
Graces Child You just read my soul. I'll never understand why this song got so ignored. It's a little frustrating because there's nothing we can do about it now shrug
@lifesizegoddessdoll
It was only ignored because a di leaked the song before it could even come out
@jackiebrown9300
Even in 2023 still bang this.. miss the good ol days