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.
Sommer Ray
Lo-Key Lyrics
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Two hundred dollars for 25 percent
Uh
Alright Sh, Sh
Needed a bag for the
Slide
Yeah
I needed a bag for the summer ay
Ain't fucking with me
You fuck with my brothers
I just had to tell them my brothers straight
Brett is just still so in love with Kate
Shawty just come take my hard away
I've been a loving too much
And I told her I got to go up
And I'm on the way
I'm on my petty shit
Member the days when I came from a penny and
After we fuck yeah her bun is the messiest
Shots on the goal and I'm feeling like Messi and
Way that I score on these bitches
I score on these bitches
From rags to the riches
I'm all about money
And all about business
I'm all the way in it
Bro said that I'm gifted
Said go to the top
And I told him I'm with it
I got to go get it, I'm in it to win it
I hop in the foreign
I'm swerving
I'm drifting
I do the dash in the whip it's tinted
Lil baddie she on me yeah I just might hit it
Straight out the park yeah
Yeah she told me I'm a star yeah
Remember I was in the dark yeah
Okay
Now they see me I'm up and I'm flexing
Need me like fifty bands just for the step in
I'm a baller yeah I feelin like I'm Stephen
I TYB beat it up like it's taken
Like hold on
Pass it to bro he gonna go nah
She probably taking my clothes off
Woah
Yeah need me a baddie like Sommer Ray
I hit it once and I send her the other way
I hit up Keyes to make sure my brother straight
And I hop in the foreign and do the race
I'm so up yeah what ya gonna do for me
I told her baby that flexing ain't new to me
I needed a bag for the summer ay
Needed a baddie like Sommer Ray
Ain't fucking with me
You fuck with my brothers
I just had to tell them my brothers straight
Brett is just still so in love with Kate
Shawty just come take my hard away
I've been a loving too much
And I told her I got to go up
And I'm on the way
I'm on my petty shit
Member the days when I came from a penny and
After we fuck yeah her bun is the messiest
Shots on the goal and I'm feeling like Messi and
Way that I score on these bitches
I score on these bitches
From rags to the riches
I'm all about money
And all about business
I'm all the way in it
Bro said that I'm gifted
Said go to the top
And I told him I'm with it
Going down to Miami
I'm at the beach where everything's sandy
Eating that shit and it's tasting like candy
After we fuck she's losing her panties
Need me a bad bitch I'm fucking the baddest
They hate me I'm savage
Your bitch is a catfish
I said you could have it
So why you keep asking now
Shit she was ugly anyway
She been a acting too innocent
I don't know why she was acting so different
Wait till we get in that bed it's intimate
Really a freak when lil shawty get into it
How you gonna hit on my line when I'm here
I don't wanna tell her I'm done with this shit
Shout out the gang yeah we ripping them lips
Never thought that we would living like this
I was just fucking some model bitches
Or bitches that could just be models with it
That dress that your wearing is hella fitted
Don't hit up your mans cause you know I'm different
Really can't make this shit up
Shawty on phone with her mans better go hang that shit up
Come and get famous with us
Come and get famous with us
I needed a bag for the summer ay
Needed a baddie like Sommer Ray
Ain't fucking with me
You fuck with my brothers
I just had to tell them my brothers straight
Brett is just still so in love with Kate
Shawty just come take my hard away
I've been a loving too much
And I told her I got to go up
And I'm on the way
I'm on my petty shit
Member the days when I came from a penny and
After we fuck yeah her bun is the messiest
Shots on the goal and I'm feeling like Messi and
Way that I score on these bitches
I score on these bitches
From rags to the riches
I'm all about money
And all about business
I'm all the way in it
Bro said that I'm gifted
Said go to the top
And I told him I'm with it
I'm with it
The lyrics to Lo-Key's song "Sommer Ray" seem to depict a desire for material wealth, success, and romantic satisfaction. The opening lines suggest a willingness to pay a significant amount of money for a percentage of something valuable, symbolizing a desire for financial gain. The mention of Sommer Ray, a social media influencer known for her fitness and modeling content, implies a desire for a partner who embodies her attractive qualities. The lyrics also mention the importance of loyalty to one's friends ("You fuck with my brothers") and the need to prioritize personal growth and success ("I told her I got to go up").
Throughout the song, Lo-Key expresses a focus on money and business, indicating a desire for financial success and recognition. The lyrics display a sense of confidence and determination to rise to the top ("Bro said that I'm gifted, said go to the top, and I told him I'm with it"). The reference to scoring on these "bitches" can be interpreted as achieving success in various aspects of life, such as relationships or career.
The song also includes references to sexual encounters and intimate moments, suggesting a hedonistic lifestyle and a casual approach to relationships. There is a sense of bragging and self-assurance in Lo-Key's lyrics, as he describes his ability to attract attractive women and engage in fleeting connections with them.
Overall, "Sommer Ray" by Lo-Key showcases a blend of materialistic aspirations, romantic desires, and a confident attitude towards life and success.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what I want my charge
I have a clear understanding of what I desire and what I expect to receive
Two hundred dollars for 25 percent
I am willing to pay a significant amount of money in order to obtain a small portion of something valuable
Uh
An expression of hesitation or uncertainty
Alright Sh, Sh
Quiet down and pay attention
Needed a bag for the slide
I required a substantial amount of money in order to live a lavish lifestyle
Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
I needed a bag for the summer ay
I wanted to acquire a significant amount of money to enjoy the summer season
Needed a baddie like Sommer Ray
I desired a beautiful and attractive companion similar to Sommer Ray
Ain't fucking with me
No one can compete or compare with me
You fuck with my brothers
If you show loyalty and support to my friends and comrades
I just had to tell them my brothers straight
I simply needed to inform them that my friends are trustworthy and reliable
Brett is just still so in love with Kate
Brett remains deeply infatuated with Kate
Shawty just come take my hard away
Girl, come and alleviate my emotional burden or pain
I've been a loving too much
I have been giving my love excessively or excessively caring
And I told her I got to go up
I informed her that I need to progress or achieve greater success
And I'm on the way
I am currently in the process of making progress or moving towards my goals
I'm on my petty shit
I am focused on trivial or insignificant matters, seeking revenge or causing drama
Member the days when I came from a penny and
Remember the times when I had very little money or resources
After we fuck yeah her bun is the messiest
After we engage in sexual activity, her hair becomes incredibly disheveled
Shots on the goal and I'm feeling like Messi and
I am highly skilled and successful, comparable to the soccer player Lionel Messi
Way that I score on these bitches
The manner in which I attract and impress women
From rags to the riches
From a state of poverty or insignificance to wealth and success
I'm all about money
I prioritize and focus on acquiring wealth
And all about business
I am primarily concerned with matters related to commerce and profit
I'm all the way in it
I am fully committed and deeply involved
Bro said that I'm gifted
My friend mentioned that I possess exceptional natural abilities or talents
Said go to the top
Encouraged me to strive for the highest level of success
And I told him I'm with it
I assured him that I am fully committed and ready to pursue that level of achievement
Going down to Miami
Traveling to the city of Miami
I'm at the beach where everything's sandy
I am present at the seaside, surrounded by sand
Eating that shit and it's tasting like candy
Indulging in pleasurable or enjoyable activities that provide satisfaction
After we fuck she's losing her panties
Following sexual intercourse, she becomes more vulnerable or emotionally attached
Need me a bad bitch I'm fucking the baddest
I desire an extremely attractive and sexually appealing woman
They hate me I'm savage
Others despise me because I am fiercely independent and self-assured
Your bitch is a catfish
The person you are involved with is not who they claim to be
I said you could have it
I offered it to you or allowed you access
So why you keep asking now
Why are you still inquiring or requesting something from me
Shit she was ugly anyway
In any case, she was unattractive or undesirable
She been a acting too innocent
She has been pretending to be naive or unaware
I don't know why she was acting so different
I am unsure why she was behaving in such an unfamiliar or uncharacteristic manner
Wait till we get in that bed it's intimate
Just wait until we engage in sexual activity, as it is a deeply personal and private experience
Really a freak when lil shawty get into it
She truly exhibits unconventional or uninhibited behavior when she becomes sexually active
How you gonna hit on my line when I'm here
Why are you trying to get my attention or contact me when I am physically present
I don't wanna tell her I'm done with this shit
I would rather not inform her that I am finished with this situation or relationship
Shout out the gang yeah we ripping them lips
Showing appreciation to my group of friends for expressing themselves boldly or confidently
Never thought that we would living like this
I never expected that we would be living in such a luxurious or prosperous manner
I was just fucking some model bitches
I was simply engaging in sexual activities with attractive women, possibly models
Or bitches that could just be models with it
Or women who possess qualities and attributes similar to those of models
That dress that your wearing is hella fitted
The dress you are currently wearing is very form-fitting or accentuating
Don't hit up your mans cause you know I'm different
Do not contact your boyfriend because you are aware that I am a distinct or unique individual
Really can't make this shit up
I genuinely cannot fabricate or invent this situation
Shawty on phone with her mans better go hang that shit up
The girl is currently speaking on the phone with her boyfriend, so she should end the call
Come and get famous with us
Join us and become well-known or renowned
I'm with it
I am fully committed and ready to participate or engage in the mentioned activity
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brandon Keyes
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