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 Way
Lloyd Lyrics
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Come on in
I got some incense burning
Just sit down relax
I got dis
Oh yeah um
You been checkin' me to
And finally we got a chance
To put it down
And I can hold ya so we can show ya
How I want for you
Never been press to prove
Til I laid my eyes on you
You know that I want it
Baby I'm gonna
Give it to you right
So clear your fear of heights
And take dis all night flight wit me
Promise to keep you safe
Never let you go
'cause you got what I want
Gurl ain't no need to talk
C'mon dis way
[Chorus]
Dis way leads directly to my room (oh oh ooh)
Can we took to you
What I know you want
(C'mon dis way)
Promise Ill be gentle wit you to
(I'll be gentle wit you)
Nice and slow wit you (Slow wit' you)
And you know you want me to
(C'mon dis way)
Girl its getting hot
Like da summer
Relation like no other
Have you callin' mama( c'mon dis way)
Comin' for da meetin' dis way
To my private place
That I have for you
Girl you think of any thang
If you want it girl I got it
I will take you any place
Domestic or excotic
Got me take your fears away
No need to be nervous
Be your all night service
Go deep beneath tha surface
I want to do things to make you regret
All your past relationships
Shawty who are you wit
Tell me who's is dis
The time has it come to let
Ya lookin for
Jus let ya worries go
And baby lose control
C'mon dis way
Dis way leads directly to my room (directly to you)
Can we took to you (where you gon')
What I know you want
(C'mon dis way)
Promise Ill be gentle wit you to
(I'll be nice and slow wit' you)
Nice and slow wit you (oh)
And you know you want me to (oh)
(C'mon dis way)
Girl its getting hot
Like da summer (like da summer)
Relation like no other (no other)
Have you callin' mama (have you callin' ma ma) (oh ooh)
Comin' for da meetin' dis way (yeah, hold my hand)
To my private place (girl I promise to be gentle wit you)
That I have for you
C'mon follow me
I know jus what
You want and need
Oh
C'mon girl follow me
I know jus' what you need oh
Dis way leads directly to my room
Dis way leads directly to my room my room
To my room
To my room
Listen
Finally the bell has rung
And now its time for school
I'm your principal
And baby girl there is no rules
Class has started
And Ima teach you things you never know
Get that four point "O"
And girl lets take it slow
Dis way leads directly to my room (dis way) (oh yeah)
Can we took to you (alright)
What I know you want
(C'mon dis way)
Promise Ill be gentle wit you to
(promise I'll be gentle wit you to)
Nice and slow wit you (nice and slow wit you)
And you know you want me to
(C'mon dis way)
Girl its getting hot (hot like da summer)
Like da summer
Relation like no other (relation like no other)
Have you callin' mama (mama oh)
Comin' for da meetin' dis way (follow me)
To my private place (private place
That I have for you
Dis way leads directly to my room
Dis way
Dis way
Oh no no
The song "This Way" by Lloyd is a romantic tune expressing the artist's desire to be with his love interest. In the beginning, Lloyd invites her into his room and offers her the chance to relax. The song starts off with a kind of sensual approach, but also expresses a promise to keep her safe and to take things slow. He wants to show her how he desires her, as he has been checking her out just as she has been doing to him. The rhythm of the song becomes more passionate as Lloyd convinces his love interest to follow him to his private place where he wants to make her forget all the pain of her past relationships. The lyrics are smooth and have a rhythmic flow making it a great song for a seductive environment.
Line by Line Meaning
What's up shawty
Lloyd greets his potential lover affectionately
Come on in
He invites her into his home
I got some incense burning
Lloyd has prepared his room with sensual ambiance
Just sit down relax
Lloyd wants his lover to be comfortable
I got dis
He assures his lover that he's in control of the situation
I been checkin' out you
Lloyd admits to being interested in his lover
You been checkin' me to
He believes the attraction is mutual
And finally we got a chance
The two are now face to face
To put it down
Lloyd wants to show his lover how he feels
And I can hold ya so we can show ya
Lloyd wants to be physically intimate with his lover
How I want for you
He wants his lover to know how much he desires her
Never been press to prove
Lloyd doesn't feel the need to prove himself
Til I laid my eyes on you
His lover is the only one who matters to him now
You know that I want it
He wants his lover to recognize his desire for her
Baby I'm gonna
He is determined to please her
Give it to you right
Lloyd wants to fulfill his lover's every desire
So clear your fear of heights
He wants his lover to trust him and take risks
And take dis all night flight wit me
Lloyd wants to share a night of passion with his lover
Promise to keep you safe
Lloyd guarantees to protect his lover
Never let you go
He wants to keep his lover by his side
'cause you got what I want
Lloyd has found everything he desires in his lover
Gurl ain't no need to talk
He believes words are unnecessary between them
C'mon dis way
Lloyd invites his lover to follow him physically
Dis way leads directly to my room (oh oh ooh)
Lloyd hints at his intention to be intimate with his lover
Can we took to you
He wants to share something special with his lover
Promise Ill be gentle wit you to
Lloyd vows to be kind and caring of his lover
Nice and slow wit you (Slow wit' you)
He plans on taking his time with their intimate moments
And you know you want me to
Lloyd believes his lover desires him just as much
Girl its getting hot
The temperature, as well as the sexual tension, is rising
Like da summer
He compares the passion between them to the heat of summer
Relation like no other
Lloyd believes their connection is unique
Have you callin' mama( c'mon dis way)
He wants his lover to experience something unforgettable
Comin' for da meetin' dis way
He wants her to follow him to their meeting place
To my private place
Lloyd wants to share something intimate with his lover
That I have for you
He offers something special and exclusive for his lover
Girl you think of any thang
Lloyd is ready to fulfill her every desire
If you want it girl I got it
He assures his lover that he's capable of satisfying her
I will take you any place
Lloyd is prepared to take his lover on a journey
Domestic or excotic
He doesn't care where they go, as long as they're together
Got me take your fears away
Lloyd wants to comfort his lover and make her feel secure
No need to be nervous
He wants his lover to feel relaxed and at ease with him
Be your all night service
Lloyd is ready to please her all night long
Go deep beneath tha surface
He wants to get to know her on a deeper level
I want to do things to make you regret
Lloyd wants to exceed his lover's expectations and blow her mind
All your past relationships
He wants his lover to forget about the past and focus on him
Shawty who are you wit
He wants to make sure she's committed to him
Tell me who's is dis
He wants to claim his lover and make her his own
The time has it come to let
He believes it's time for them to be together
Ya lookin for
Lloyd wants to know if she's ready for him
Jus let ya worries go
He wants his lover to relax and let him take care of her
And baby lose control
Lloyd wants her to surrender to their passion
Finally the bell has rung
Lloyd compares their meeting to the beginning of class
And now its time for school
He wants to teach his lover something new
I'm your principal
Lloyd assumes the role of authority in this experience
And baby girl there is no rules
He wants his lover to let loose and enjoy the moment
Class has started
He is ready to begin their intimate encounter
And Ima teach you things you never know
Lloyd plans on guiding and instructing his lover
Get that four point "O"
Lloyd wants his lover to experience pleasure and satisfaction
And girl lets take it slow
He wants to savor the moment and not rush their encounter
C'mon follow me
Lloyd wants his lover to trust him and come with him
I know jus what
He is confident in his ability to please her
You want and need
He believes he understands his lover's desires
Dis way leads directly to my room
Lloyd wants his lover to know where he's taking her
To my room
He plans on taking her to his private and intimate space
Listen
Lloyd asks his lover to pay attention
Oh no no
Lloyd concludes his song with an exclamation of excitement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TEDDY BISHOP, LLOYD POLITE, SEAN GARRETT, GREGORY CHARLEY
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