The LOX gained national exposure in 1997 with their powerful multi-platinum tribute to the Notorious BIG, "We'll Always love Big Poppa". The song which celebrated the life of the slain superstar, captured Biggie's essence and thrust the LOX into the media spotlight as a group to watch out for. The trio later appeared on a multitude of hits, including Puffy's Benjamins, which the LOX wrote, Mase's 24 Hours to Live, and Mariah Carey's Honey. The group's debut album Money Power & Respect went platinum and helped establish the LOX as an important voice in Hip-Hop music.
While lauded for the commercial success of their first album, Jadakiss, Sheek and Styles were not satisfied with the project's outcome. On underground mix tapes, the LOX had developed a reputation for spitting legendary freestyles of sex, murder and mayhem However, singles from MP&R like "If You Think I'm Jiggie", didn't fully utilize the group's talents. The Lox were not the pretty boys who were being shown in the videos, they were street soldiers who preferred rhyming about real life on the block, instead of fantasy worlds of Bentley Coupes and Grammy awards. As their new album suggest, the Lox are the streets, and having joined the Ruff Ryders' lethal squadron, they finally have the chance to just be themselves.
So who are the Real LOX? The Real Lox are authentic ghetto story-tellers, whose rhymes are derived from the pain, anger, lust and love which exist in the hearts of men. The Real LOX are the embodiment of Hip-Hop's origin as the voice of a disparate people. Their current singles Wild Out and Fuck you are certified street anthems and the impending release of their sophomore album has the hip-hop world holding their collective breathe in anticipation.
Swizz Beats has saved some of his best production for the LOX's sophomore project. The producer who blazed tracks for platinum artists DMX, Jay-Z and EVE blesses the LOX with cuts like Y'all fucked Up Now, and IF U Know, which features Drag-On and Eve, that pack pure street drama. The LOX devour his frenetic beats and spit complex rhymes over his moving rhythms creating an energy which is unmatched in any genre of music today. Styles, Jadakiss, and Sheek also flex their muscles as solo performers on the album as well, proving that they are more than just a talented group, but they also possess superior skills as individual performers. Producers Premiere, Timbaland and P. Killer also contribute cuts to We Are the Streets adding their own unique flavors to the diverse mix.
We are the Streets stands to be one of the most important albums of the millenium because it was born out of a movement. A call was put out to the streets, to help give the LOX back their voice and save Hip-Hop from its downward spiral of self indulgence. The streets responded ferociously and the LOX are finally free. This album is a testament to the power of the Hip-Hop fans who supported the group through their difficult times. They are the reason that the Real LOX have returned. Music will never be the same.
If You Think I'm Jiggy
Lox Lyrics
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If you really dig me, and you think I'm jiggy
Come on shorty let me know
We can get together, we could do whatever
But you can't get no doe
Yo, since the Mona video you been trackin' me down
Tryin' to figure out how I look impersonal, Baby
The three hot niggas rising in the Billboards, nigga
We look to change from the big lands, big bitches
Big Benz tryin' to make D-O-E and,
The thick chicks love us, big dick style niggas
Crystal niggas, y'all finesse the rich style niggas
You didn't love me when my name was Sean
Now you should see how bitches act when the Benjamins come on
But I ain't hatin' em, you gotta scream the way females play
Quick schemes and Negligie to make a clean get-away
Fly thug where the Willies stay, and she pay nothing
Stash what you heard, gifts are frontin'
I stashin' mad chips gettin' drunk up with the China
Club, while you gettin' schemed 'cause you did a minor
I know she wit it, I better pray I could hit it
Black tire fair I gotta fresh pair of British
Ice Berg shirts along with Ice with it
Turquoise, 9-11 fortune in pent
The honey got a lot of Jags, You gotta fill it
Honey gotta a lot of bags, then she went inside to find her
Lil'Kim when she set up her choice, like my voice
My thug style made her category
That's the realist shit I heard, that's my word
? I'm the nigga she deserves
I put em on the hole in ? rockin' furs
Liftin' weights and speak without using words
If she ain't proper I still gotta drop her
Sheik don't like her, had a dream that I shot her
I can't buy you ? you get nada
I'm the bounce with the chick that be lookin' a little hotter
[Chorus]
They was never mine for me to dump em
And just like checkers, after they make a move I'm a jump em
It's like this girlfriend I'm a keep it real,
Every nigga with a deal ain't able to peel
I'm a Bad Boy so I'm cased up with whips
Guess what, I got more nuts than chips
And they gonna melt right in your mouth
Not in your hand, You know you ain't my girl
And I'm not your man
But do you still want to lick me?
Or is because I'm a ? Niggee, and I lone Biggie
And I don't mess with no fat ladies
But if you pay like you weigh then you can stay baby
We straight slide, gimme more like that
With this honey named ?, 'cause she blow like that
And when we finish don't look at me like I owe nothin'
'Cause if you really dig then let me know something
[Chorus; x2]
The Lox's song "If You Think I'm Jiggy" talks about their rising fame and success, and how they attract women who never paid attention to them before. They urge women to be upfront about their intentions and not to use them for their fame and money. The chorus of the song repeatedly asks women to confess whether they are interested in the Lox or not. The verses describe how women try to use the Lox for their wealth and fame but fail to do so. The Lox remain conscious of their worth and do not let women take advantage of them.
The lyrics provoke discussions around themes of class, capitalism, and gender dynamics, where men seem to be in control and prioritize their success and money over anything else. The song exposes how women try to manipulate and trap men in exchange for fame, money, and power.
Overall, the Lox's "If You Think I'm Jiggy" challenges societal norms and explores various themes through rap, including power dynamics in relationships, wealth inequality, and capitalist greed.
Line by Line Meaning
If you really dig me, and you think I'm jiggy
If you truly like me and think I'm cool
Come on shorty let me know
Tell me if you're interested, girl
We can get together, we could do whatever
We can hangout and have fun doing anything
But you can't get no doe
But I'm not going to give you any money
Yo, since the Mona video you been trackin' me down
Hey, ever since my video for 'Mona Lisa', you've been trying to find me
Tryin' to figure out how I look impersonal, Baby
Trying to figure out how I can look so cool and unapproachable
Forget rooks tell me can you roll with crooks
Don't worry about the small stuff, can you hangout with guys like me who might break the law?
The three hot niggas rising in the Billboards, nigga
Me and my two friends are becoming popular on the Billboards
We look to change from the big lands, big bitches
We're trying to change our ways and become better men
Big Benz tryin' to make D-O-E and,
We're trying to make money with our expensive cars
The thick chicks love us, big dick style niggas
Girls with curvy bodies like us because we are well-endowed
Crystal niggas, y'all finesse the rich style niggas
We like to drink expensive crystal and attract wealthy people
You didn't love me when my name was Sean
You didn't pay attention to me when I was less famous
Now you should see how bitches act when the Benjamins come on
Now you can see how girls act when they know I have a lot of money
But I ain't hatin' em, you gotta scream the way females play
But I don't hate them, that's just how some girls are
Quick schemes and Negligie to make a clean get-away
Some girls use manipulation and lingerie to get what they want and leave quickly
Fly thug where the Willies stay, and she pay nothing
I'm a cool guy hanging out where the wealthy people live and she doesn't have to pay anything
Stash what you heard, gifts are frontin'
Ignore rumors, they're just trying to trick you with gifts
I stashin' mad chips gettin' drunk up with the China
I'm saving a lot of money and enjoying luxury with expensive alcohol
Club, while you gettin' schemed 'cause you did a minor
While you're being tricked for small things
I know she wit it, I better pray I could hit it
I know she's interested, but I hope I can have sexual intercourse with her
Black tire fair I gotta fresh pair of British
I have a new pair of shoes that are all black
Ice Berg shirts along with Ice with it
I'm wearing Ice Berg branded clothing and jewelry
Turquoise, 9-11 fortune in pent
I have expensive jewelry with turquoise stones worth a lot of money
The honey got a lot of Jags, You gotta fill it
The girl I'm with has a lot of Jaguar cars, you should try driving them
Honey gotta a lot of bags, then she went inside to find her
She has a lot of bags to carry and went inside to get them
Lil'Kim when she set up her choice, like my voice
I like Lil'Kim's music and she likes me
My thug style made her category
My tough-guy image made her interested in me
That's the realist shit I heard, that's my word
That's the most genuine thing I've heard, I swear
? I'm the nigga she deserves
I'm the man she deserves to be with
I put em on the hole in ? rockin' furs
I'm wearing expensive furs that she likes
Liftin' weights and speak without using words
I work out and don't have to say much to impress her
If she ain't proper I still gotta drop her
If she's not the right fit for me, I have to end things
Sheik don't like her, had a dream that I shot her
My friend Sheik doesn't like her, and I had a dream about getting rid of her
I can't buy you ? you get nada
I can't buy your affection, you won't get anything
I'm the bounce with the chick that be lookin' a little hotter
I'm leaving with the girl who looks a bit more attractive
They was never mine for me to dump em
These girls were never my girlfriends to break up with
And just like checkers, after they make a move I'm a jump em
Just like in a game of checkers, once they make a move, I'll counter it
It's like this girlfriend I'm a keep it real,
Let me be honest, girl
Every nigga with a deal ain't able to peel
Just because a guy has a record deal doesn't mean he's successful or able to attract women
I'm a Bad Boy so I'm cased up with whips
I'm part of Bad Boy Records and own expensive cars
Guess what, I got more nuts than chips
I have more courage than money
And they gonna melt right in your mouth
And they will impress you
Not in your hand, You know you ain't my girl
It's not money, and you know we're not in a relationship
And I'm not your man
I'm not your boyfriend
But do you still want to lick me?
But do you still want to be intimate with me?
Or is because I'm a ? Niggee, and I lone Biggie
Or is it because I'm a popular rap artist and associated with the late Biggie Smalls?
And I don't mess with no fat ladies
But I'm not interested in overweight women
But if you pay like you weigh then you can stay baby
But if you have money, you can still hangout with me
We straight slide, gimme more like that
We'll keep having fun like this
With this honey named ?, 'cause she blow like that
With this girl whose name I don't know, but she's skilled at a certain act
And when we finish don't look at me like I owe nothin'
And when we're done, don't expect me to owe you anything
'Cause if you really dig then let me know something
So if you actually like me, speak up and tell me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMON BLACKMON, ROD STEWART, DUANE HITCHINGS, JASON PHILLIPS, DAVID STYLES, SEAN JACOBS, CARMINE APPICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Esoteric Guru
I know they hate this timeline, but this album had a balance and they still went in.
Ace Alexander
Hi, what do you mean by them and that timeline? Thanks!
Big Tex
@Ace Alexander shinny suits bad boy era
Jonathan Soko
"we underground, all above must get shot"
Raheim Speight
Today the Lox admitted Puffy knew what he was doing
Jonathan Soko
@Raheim Speight The lox for sure went too far with it. You know whats funny to me? NOONE criticizes biggie for the shiny suits era, but they criticize puff for it? BIG was there the entire time, shiny suit and all but noone gets on him for participating but they rag on puff and badboy? It makes no sense to me
Brian Tomkin
"We can get together we can do whatever but u can't get no dough💵" word til this day I'm still on that time respect to LOX 4ever
KD SWAGGER
LOYALTY ABOVE ALL... THE LOX ARE STILL TOGETHER AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!
Screw Driver
Walter Stringer truth....
Mcgyver B
KD SWAGGER facts💯