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.
This Is 4 My Baby
Lloyd Lyrics
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This goes out to a very special girl
Everybody has someone special
And if you don't have anyone special,
I feel sorry for you
But for those that do,
This is for you
This is for my girl
She's my lady
Yeah I love her
Wouldn't trade her for another
Good loving this day and age is so hard to find
So sick of being lonely
I'm so proud to be able to say that she's all mine
My one and only this is for
The one when I was young
I carved our name in a stone
She'd had me sick to my stomach
If she never came home
But sometimes she can be real demanding
But we've got an understanding
She knows if ever I'm down
Her smile will keep me happy
Never found another that would heal my pain
That's why I know it's impossible to break the chain
Cause she's giving me the toughest love
Talking about thicker than blood
I know that she'll defend me for whatevers beating me up
When situations all of a sudden turn shady
Want to love, sticks and stones they don't faze me
Long as I got her by my side
She'll be down to ride
She ain't taking nothing from anybody
Cause this is for my baby
This is for my girl
She's my lady
Yeah I love her
Wouldn't trade her for another
Good loving this day and age is so hard to find
So sick of being lonely
I'm so proud to be able to say that she's all mine
My one and only
This is for the
One that said that she will always stand by her man
Giving him someone to count on to be there in advance
And when the earth starts to quake, damn it vibrates
We'll be going out together if it all falls down
Even the times when my head feels like it's about to explode
Knowing that I can count on her to carry the load
I'll be like oh what a feeling
Cause she's the realest
I wouldn't trade her cause I love my baby
When situations all of a sudden turn shady
Want to love, sticks and stones they don't faze me
Long as I got her by my side
She'll be down to ride
She ain't taking nothing from anybody
Cause this is for my baby
This is for my girl yeah
She's my lady
Yeah I love her
Wouldn't trade her for another
Good loving this day and age is so hard to find
So sick of being lonely
I'm so proud to be able to say that she's all mine
My one and only
This is for the
This is for the
My one and only
Now this is for the
Shes all mine
Shes all mine
That woman that woman is mine
This is for my baby
This is for my girl oh yeah
She's my lady
Yeah I love her
Wouldn't trade her for another
Good loving this day and age is so hard to find
So sick of being lonely
I'm so proud to be able to say that she's all mine
My one and only
So this is for my baby
This is for my girl
She's my lady
Yeah I love her
Wouldn't trade her for another
Good loving this day and age is so hard to find
So sick of being lonely
I'm so proud to be able to say that she's all mine
My one and only
This is for the
Lloyd's song This Is 4 My Baby is a tribute to a very special girl, whom the singer loves and admires. The song celebrates the joy and happiness that comes from being in a loving relationship with someone who is dedicated and loyal. The lyrics speak about the challenges of finding true love in today's age, but also the rewards of having someone who lifts you up and supports you through life's ups and downs.
The verses describe the singer's relationship and the deep connection he shares with his partner. He recounts the times when she has stood by him, even when things got tough, and how he knows that he can always count on her to be there for him. He praises her for being the only one who can heal his pain, and how he cherishes her for her tough and unwavering love.
The chorus expresses the singer's affection for his baby, laying emphasis on how much he loves her and how proud he is to be with her. He speaks about how she is his one and only, and how he wouldn't trade her for anything else in the world. The song is a reminder of the power of true love and the happiness that comes from being in a loving relationship, which is something that everyone desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go
The song is starting now
This goes out to a very special girl
This song is dedicated to a special girl in Lloyd's life
Everybody has someone special
Everyone has someone special to them
And if you don't have anyone special,
If you don't have someone special, Lloyd feels sorry for you
I feel sorry for you
Lloyd feels empathy for those without someone special in their life
But for those that do,
For those who do have someone special in their life,
This is for you
This song is for them
This is for my baby
This song is for Lloyd's partner
This is for my girl
His partner is his girl
She's my lady
His partner is someone he loves and respects
Yeah I love her
Lloyd loves his partner
Wouldn't trade her for another
Lloyd wouldn't want anyone else but his partner
Good loving this day and age is so hard to find
It's hard to find true love in this day and age
So sick of being lonely
Lloyd is tired of being alone
I'm so proud to be able to say that she's all mine
Lloyd is proud to have his partner as his own
My one and only this is for
His partner is the only one he wants and this song is for her
The one when I was young
Refers to the beginning of his relationship with his partner
I carved our name in a stone
Lloyd symbolically made a permanent monument to their relationship
She'd had me sick to my stomach
She used to make Lloyd incredibly nervous
If she never came home
Lloyd would be upset if she didn't come home to him
But sometimes she can be real demanding
His partner can be demanding at times
But we've got an understanding
They have an understanding in their relationship
She knows if ever I'm down
His partner knows when he's feeling down
Her smile will keep me happy
Her smile is enough to cheer Lloyd up
Never found another that would heal my pain
Lloyd has never found anyone else who can comfort him like his partner can
That's why I know it's impossible to break the chain
Their relationship is so strong that it can't be broken
Cause she's giving me the toughest love
His partner is giving him tough love, but he appreciates it
Talking about thicker than blood
Their relationship is stronger than family bonds
I know that she'll defend me for whatevers beating me up
Lloyd knows that his partner will support and defend him, even during difficult times
When situations all of a sudden turn shady
When things suddenly get difficult
Want to love, sticks and stones they don't faze me
Lloyd doesn't care about the insults that people throw at him and his partner
Long as I got her by my side
As long as he has his partner with him
She'll be down to ride
She'll stick with him through thick and thin
She ain't taking nothing from anybody
His partner is tough and can handle anyone
One that said that she will always stand by her man
Lloyd's partner promised to always support him
Giving him someone to count on to be there in advance
She's someone that he can count on to be there for him, even before he needs it
And when the earth starts to quake, damn it vibrates
When things get really tough, their relationship can still remain strong
We'll be going out together if it all falls down
They'll stick together through the toughest of times
Even the times when my head feels like it's about to explode
Even during the times when Lloyd is stressed and overwhelmed
Knowing that I can count on her to carry the load
Lloyd knows that his partner will help him carry the weight of his troubles
I'll be like oh what a feeling
Lloyd will feel amazing
Cause she's the realest
His partner is the most genuine person he knows
Shes all mine
Lloyd wants everyone to know that his partner is his and his alone
That woman that woman is mine
Lloyd is proud of his partner and wants to make that clear
So this is for my baby
Once again, the song is dedicated to Lloyd's partner
This is for my girl
His partner is his girl, and this song is for her
This is for my girl yeah
Once again, he's dedicating the song to his partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMAL F. JONES, RYON JERMAINE LOVETT, DANIEL GRUBER
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