Affectionately known as the "B-team," Lance & Tony went on to pen songs for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition, and other artists that came to Flyte Tyme looking for songs. After solidifying their place in the studio as up & coming producers and songwriters, the ambitious pair put together the Lo-Key project. The first album "Where Dey At?" was named after a dig at a Jamaican studio owner who signed Lance to a 'slave' contract before his Flyte Tyme deal and owed him money and kept his Masters. Although amongst music circles the group was lauded, Lo-Key never reached Platinum or Gold status, due to corporate restructuring and political maneuvering at A&M records. Performances were kept at a minimum, due to the grooming of Lance & Tony as producers. After the sale of the Perspective imprint, Tony became A&R for a while at the new Flyte Tyme Records, and Lance went on to form his own label, "Baby Honey Records", with music promoter B-Rich, which is based out of Atlanta, as well as the Baby Honey Recording studio. The only group signed to Baby Honey Records was V.I.P., a trio vocal group from Minneapolis. The rest of Lo-Key disbanded.
Lance Alexander discovered the R&B group 'Next' while working as a staff writer at Flyte Tyme Productions. Initially, the pair brought the group, who was known at the time as 'Straight 4ward,' into the Flyte Tyme studios to cut demos and after pitching the group to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the Producers passed on the project. After performing at an annual black music seminar in Minneapolis, Naughty by Nature's DJ Kay Gee discovered the group and signed them to a recording contract. Lance wrote the B-side "Butta Love" to the million selling single "Too Close". The group was renamed Next. Lo-Key was influenced heavily by Con Funk shun, and also by old school R&B acts.
Cali
Lo-Key Lyrics
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Going out to cali, Going out to Cali woah
Going out to cali
Yeah I'm hanging with a baddie
Yeah you know she from the valley
Yeah, Yeah
Going out to cali
Yeah I'm hanging with a baddie
Yeah, Yeah
Shawty she a baddie
Yeah she pull up to the addy
Yeah I tell her come get at me
Yeah, Yeah
Woah
Where you wanna go
We can go wherever baby
Take you coast to coast
All over the globe
Got you just like oh
Baby you the baddest
Yeah you already know
You already know oh
Venice beach
See two cheeks
Bitch wanna fuck
Like nah next week
Bitch hella fake
Said nah that's me
Going back home
Going back east
Bitches in my dm saying notice me
I've been seeing signs of jealously
Stupid dumb bitch get over me
Get over me
Feel like you can't
She love who I am
Oh Yeah
Being together
Ain't part of the plan
Yeah she just a demon in disguise
I can see it in her eyes
Mmmmhm Okay
Mmmmhm Okay
Okay
Okay
Yeah I know
Going out to cali
Yeah I'm hanging with a baddie
Yeah you know she from the valley
Yeah, Yeah
Shawty she a baddie
Yeah she pull up to the addy
Yeah I tell her come get at me
Yeah, Yeah
She's like could we fuck for real
Talking mansions in the hills
Yeah she doing dirty dances
Yeah she do it for the thrill
I'm in LA
Where you at bae
Just 2k
On valet
At your party
What the fuck Bae
Yeah you know ya ain't my shawty
You know you ain't my shawty
You know that you ride shotty
Okay
Okay
Must be dreaming
Must be dreaming
Must be dreaming
Must be dreaming
Someone pinch me I must be dreaming
Someone pinch me I must be dreaming
Woah woah
Woah woah
Woah woah
Woah, woah
Woah, woah
No more dreaming because it's about to be reality
The lyrics to Lo-Key's song "Cali" depict a trip to California, specifically Los Angeles, also known as Cali. The song captures the excitement and vibe of being in Cali, as the lyrics mention hanging out with a "baddie" from the San Fernando Valley. The artist expresses their desire to explore different parts of California with this person, mentioning Venice Beach and the potential for going coast to coast. However, there is also a hint of skepticism and caution in the lyrics.
The second verse introduces a different perspective. The artist mentions encounters with fake people and people trying to get their attention through social media, suggesting an element of fame and superficiality in the Cali lifestyle. The artist acknowledges the jealousy they witness and expresses a desire for others to "get over" them.
The chorus repeats the excitement of going out to Cali with the "baddie," but towards the end, the lyrics take a turn. The artist seems to question the authenticity of the relationship, suggesting that it may be purely physical or lacking depth. They express the sentiment that they are dreaming and someone should pinch them to make sure it's all real, implying a sense of disbelief or uncertainty.
Overall, the song "Cali" by Lo-Key portrays a mix of excitement, skepticism, and self-reflection in the context of a trip to California, highlighting the allure and potential pitfalls of the Cali lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, Yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
Going out to cali, Going out to Cali woah
Heading to California, expressing excitement
Yeah I'm hanging with a baddie
Spending time with an attractive woman
Yeah you know she from the valley
Referring to the woman being from the San Fernando Valley
Shawty she a baddie
The woman is attractive
Yeah she pull up to the addy
She arrives at the designated location
Yeah I tell her come get at me
Inviting her to approach or contact him
Woah
Expressing surprise or excitement
Where you wanna go
Asking the woman where she wants to go
We can go wherever baby
Offering to go to any desired location with the woman
Take you coast to coast
Traveling from one coast to another
All over the globe
Travelling worldwide
Got you just like oh
Impressed or infatuated with the woman
Baby you the baddest
Complimenting the woman, saying she's the best
Yeah you already know
Assuming the woman is already aware
Oh
Exclamation of surprise, pleasure, or realization
Venice beach
Referring to the beach in Venice, California
See two cheeks
Observe attractive buttocks
Bitch wanna fuck
Expressing someone's desire for sexual activity
Like nah next week
Rejecting the proposition, suggesting a delay
Bitch hella fake
Referring to someone who is very insincere or deceptive
Said nah that's me
Claiming the title of being insincere or deceptive
Going back home
Returning to one's place of origin
Going back east
Returning to an eastern location
Bitches in my dm saying notice me
Receiving messages from women seeking attention or recognition
I've been seeing signs of jealously
Observing indications of envy from others
Stupid dumb bitch get over me
Dismissively telling someone to stop having feelings for him
Feel like you can't
Feeling as though the person cannot move on
She love who I am
The woman is attracted to his personality
Being together
Being in a romantic relationship
Ain't part of the plan
Not included or intended in the initial plan
Yeah she just a demon in disguise
Describing the woman as someone with negative intentions hidden beneath a pleasant appearance
I can see it in her eyes
Detecting the true nature of the woman through her eyes
Mmmmhm Okay
Expressing agreement or understanding
Yeah I know
Acknowledging understanding
She's like could we fuck for real
The woman is asking for a genuine sexual encounter
Talking mansions in the hills
Discussing the idea of living in luxurious residences in elevated areas
Yeah she doing dirty dances
Referring to provocative or seductive dancing
Yeah she do it for the thrill
Performing these dances for excitement or adrenaline
I'm in LA
Expressing being in Los Angeles
Where you at bae
Asking the woman's current location
Just 2k
Referring to a payment or fee of $2000
On valet
Paying for valet or parking services
At your party
Attending an event organized by the woman
What the fuck Bae
Expressing surprise or confusion towards the woman
Yeah you know ya ain't my shawty
Asserting that the woman is not his partner
You know you ain't my shawty
Reiterating that the woman is not his significant other
You know that you ride shotty
Acknowledging that she rides in the passenger seat of the car
Must be dreaming
Suggesting the possibility of being in a dream
Someone pinch me I must be dreaming
Expressing disbelief and a desire for confirmation
Woah woah
Expressing surprise or excitement
No more dreaming because it's about to be reality
Indicating that the dream is about to come true
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brandon Keyes, Michael Rosario
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andre Frasier
Lo key always be dropping some raw as shit frfr 💯
Elise Ould
This is really chill! You most definitely should put out more vlogs! The bar at 1:03 is my fav. You have to connect with the lit group Bad Friends! Their vids reminds me of the Vlog Squad mixed with a bit of Faze Rug. They are this chill group in the world and they legitly get drunk all the time!
You should totally check their channel out and give the boys a like! 👉 #BadFriendHomies
Terry Green
this shit so fuckin hard
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