Raised in the North Philadelphia section of the city with his sister and inspired by his mother and father; who died when he was five, Meek Mill began taking the rap game seriously at the age of 12 after losing a street battle to neighboring rappers. He says his desire to rap grew after watching his uncle Philly hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Nell. While hanging out in his neighborhood, Meek met three guys and formed the group, โBloodHoundz,โ which consisted of Mel Love, Dat Nigga Leel and Young Pooh. The group lasted for fives years and Meek ventured on his own.
With a solo career in tow, Meek became one of Philadelphiaโs hottest underground rap artists on an independent label. In 2007, Meek debuted his Flamerz series, which stands for hottest songs and released his first mix tape, Flamerz 1, which featured the hit single, โIn My Bag.โ
In 2008, Meek debuted the highly anticipated Flamerz 2 โโHottest In Da City,โ which showcased more of his lyrical abilities with the singles, โSo Fly,โ โProlli,โ and โHottest In Da City.โ Upon release of Flamerz 2, it caught the attention of founder and President of 215Aphillyated Records, Charlie Mack. Mack was immediately impressed with Meek that he signed him to his management company. During the same year, he met the founder and owner of Grand Hustle, TI. TI was impressed with his lyrical ability that he offered him an opportunity to travel to Los Angeles to meet with him along with the Warner Brothers Records, within one week both record companies offered him a deal. Meek was overwhelmed by the offers; however, he felt collaborating with TI was an opportunity of a lifetime and chose his label. An ecstatic Meek was on top of the world; a record deal and the chance to work with one of hip hopโs greatest rappers and then a set back occurred. He was arrested, charged with a crime and order to serve seven months in jail.
Meek pre-released three singles from his third mix tape Flamerz 2.5 โ โThe Previewโ in August of 2009, which featured the chart topping hits, โMake โEm Say,โ โImma Da Ish,โ featuring Ms. Jade and โStarting Something,โ in honor Michael Jackson. Within the first two weeks of its release, Clear Channel added it to their play list, which is an anomaly in the music business. In June of 2009, Meek began immediately working on his freshman album โ Flamerz 3, โHottest In America โ Gangster Grill Edition,โ hosted by DJ Drama and featuring the songs: โBaby Girl,โ โHottest In America,โ and โIโm Killinem.โ The highly anticipated cd is set to be released on January 19, 2010. Despite his stint in jail, Meekโs fans remained loyal, he currently boasts of 13 million hits on My Space and 20 million viewers on You Tube. Meek Mill has recently just signed to Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group.
In the future, Meek plans to establish the Meek Mill Foundation, which will mentor young males between the ages of 12-24 on the importance of โEducation over Incarceration.โ He gives a shoutout to the next artist coming up named shizz.. He also plans to collaborate with United Community Action Network and the Lifers of Graterford Prison to address the violence plaguing our cities. To learn more about Meek, you can visit the official website: www.meekmillflamerz.com and for bookings or shows, you can call Charlie Mack at 215-910-4675 or e-mail: firstoutdalimo@aol.com.
2015 - BEEF WITH DRAKE
In July 2015 Meek attempted to air out Drake for "not writing his own raps" via popular social media site Twitter. These tweets resulted in a huge reaction from the hip hop community, however, the stunt went awry when Drake (Aubrey Graham) decided to respond. Drake released the diss track "Charged Up" during an Apple Music stream and an immediate response from Meek was demanded. Funkmaster Flex announced he would debut Meek's response live on Hot97. However, the track never came. After four days there was still no sign of a response from Meek, prompting Drake to release a second diss track "Back To Back." The response to this was huge and a harsh blow to Meek's career. Two days later Meek finally released "Wanna Know." This track received largely negative reviews and it was clear to most that Drake had won the beef. On August 2nd at the annual OVOfest, Drake truly roasted Meek Mill; performing "Back To Back" in front of various memes poking fun at Meek to a raucous Toronto crowd. Many fans believed this to be the nail in the coffin spelling the end for Meek's career.
Blue Notes
Meek Mill Lyrics
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'Cause I'm back down on my own again
This is the blues I'm playing
Yes it's the final thing
When the nights is cold and lonely
Was it the money that made me a savage?
Poppin' them percs and I made it a habit
That was exciting to me
I'm so excited to be
Started with nothin' we had to inspire to be
Niggas ain't flyer than me
I'm getting to it
Feel like the man, I got the plan
I call the shooters, they hop out the van
Play with the squad, get popped like a Xan
Pop like a Perc, I'm goin' ham
I'm goin' crazy on niggas, too wavy for niggas
Do magic like alakazam
I'm in the kitchen compressin' a birdie
Take out a nine and I sell it for thirty
Then straight to the jeweler, I'm bustin a Rollie
To light up the city like Meechie 03
I got the plug, he send him up T
Don't know these niggas, these niggas know me
Even though niggas they call me OG
Young nigga but I put it down
We was on it when it wasn't 'round
All of sudden niggas wanna come around
Stay over there my G
Do me one favor
Take a few steps back
And look at yourself
Matter fact, take yourself outside your body, and then look at yourself
And see how you playing yourself nigga
Congratulations
It's the motherfuckin' Chasers
You feel me
We on it
Pay you the plug
Try to be real with some niggas and put em on money and show em some love
You did me a favor, I knew you was shiesty, I knew you would show who you was
It's only a matter of time before niggas get lying and hit with them slugs
Get found in a pool of your blood, yeah nigga
'Member they told me that we would fail
'Member they said we would see a cell
Down with that semi like Cam Newton, I'm in the field like the NFL
Niggas is kickin', I wish em well
I made a wish in a wishing well
I put a brick in a wishing well
Been through some shit and I'm sick of jail
No disease but I'm sick of cells
Sick and tired of sending niggas mail
Calling niggas just to get a bail
I just seen a nigga get a L
Never coming home, minute on the phone, sick and tired of seeing niggas fail
Sick and tired of seeing niggas lose
Sinning like we tryna get to hell
This is my blues
'Cause I'm back down on my own again
This is the blues I'm playing
Yes it's the final thing
When the nights is cold and lonely
This is the midnight blues
In Meek Mill's song Blue Notes, he expresses the pain and loneliness of being on his own again. He starts with the line "This is my blues" to signify that he's going through a tough time, and the lyrics of the song fully encapsulate the emotions and experiences that have led to this. Meek Mill reminisces about his past, where he was "poppin' them percs" and dealing drugs, but he seems to have regrets about his past actions, stating "Was it the money that made me a savage?" He is still dealing with the consequences of his past life and his present-day struggles.
Meek Mill then references the people who doubted him, "Remember they told me that we would fail." He also talks about the hardships he's faced, "Been through some shit and I'm sick of jail," and the feeling of hopelessness that comes with it all, "Sick and tired of seeing niggas lose, sinning like we tryna get to hell." The repetition of the phrase "This is my blues" throughout the song emphasizes the deeply emotional and personal nature of his struggles.
Overall, Meek Mill has created a powerful rendition of the blues, filled with emotional depth and personal experience.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my blues
Meek Mill is expressing that he is feeling down and blue.
'Cause I'm back down on my own again
Meek Mill is feeling alone and isolated again.
This is the blues I'm playing
Meek Mill is using music to express his feelings of sadness and loneliness.
Yes it's the final thing
Meek Mill feels like there is no other way to express his emotions other than through this music.
When the nights is cold and lonely
Meek Mill is specifically feeling depressed at night when he is alone.
Was it the money that made me a savage?
Meek Mill is questioning whether his pursuit of money turned him into a ruthless person.
Poppin' them percs and I made it a habit
Meek Mill started taking Percocets and became addicted.
Totin' them pictures and serving them addicts
Meek Mill was involved in selling drugs to addicts.
That was exciting to me
Meek Mill was drawn to the money and excitement that came with selling drugs.
I'm so excited to be
Meek Mill is still drawn to the excitement of his lifestyle.
Started with nothin' we had to inspire to be
Meek Mill and his crew had nothing and had to work hard for their success.
Niggas ain't flyer than me
Meek Mill is confident that he is more stylish than his peers.
I'm getting to it
Meek Mill is focused on his goal of success.
Feel like the man, I got the plan
Meek Mill is feeling confident in himself and his plans for success.
I call the shooters, they hop out the van
Meek Mill has a group of people who are willing to do whatever it takes for him.
Play with the squad, get popped like a Xan
If anyone messes with Meek Mill and his crew, they will face severe consequences.
Pop like a Perc, I'm goin' ham
Meek Mill is indulging in his addiction to Percocets and going crazy.
I'm goin' crazy on niggas, too wavy for niggas
Meek Mill is acting irrationally and believes he is better and cooler than others.
Do magic like alakazam
Meek Mill is skilled at what he does and can make things happen.
I'm in the kitchen compressin' a birdie
Meek Mill is cooking cocaine to sell.
Take out a nine and I sell it for thirty
Meek Mill is selling guns for a profit.
Then straight to the jeweler, I'm bustin a Rollie
Meek Mill then spends his profits on expensive jewelry.
To light up the city like Meechie 03
Meek Mill uses his wealth and status to show off and impress others.
I got the plug, he send him up T
Meek Mill has a connection who can supply him with drugs and weapons.
Don't know these niggas, these niggas know me
Meek Mill doesn't personally know others, but they know who he is and what he is capable of.
Even though niggas they call me OG
Meek Mill is respected and considered a legend in his community.
Young nigga but I put it down
Meek Mill is young, but he is capable of achieving success and power.
We was on it when it wasn't 'round
Meek Mill and his crew were hustling and working hard even when it wasn't popular or widely accepted.
All of sudden niggas wanna come around
Now that Meek Mill is successful, people are suddenly interested in him and want to be around him.
Stay over there my G
Meek Mill is cautious and doesn't want to let anyone close to him who could potentially bring him down or cause trouble.
Do me one favor
Meek Mill is asking for a favor from someone.
Take a few steps back
Meek Mill wants someone to pause and think before they act.
And look at yourself
Meek Mill wants someone to reflect on their actions and consider how it affects others.
Matter fact, take yourself outside your body, and then look at yourself
Meek Mill wants someone to take a step back and look at themselves from an outsider's perspective to gain insight into their behavior.
And see how you playing yourself nigga
Meek Mill is warning someone that their actions are causing harm to themselves.
Congratulations
Meek Mill is being sarcastic and belittling someone's achievement.
It's the motherfuckin' Chasers
Meek Mill is declaring his affiliation with his group, the Chasers.
You feel me
Meek Mill is asking if someone understands what he is saying.
We on it
Meek Mill and the Chasers are focused on success and will do whatever it takes to achieve it.
Pay you the plug
Meek Mill is paying his supplier for drugs and weapons.
Try to be real with some niggas and put em on money and show em some love
Meek Mill is trying to help others by showing them how to make money and providing support.
You did me a favor, I knew you was shiesty, I knew you would show who you was
Meek Mill knew that the person he helped would eventually reveal their true, dishonest self.
It's only a matter of time before niggas get lying and hit with them slugs
Meek Mill knows that eventually, those who are deceitful will be met with violent consequences.
Get found in a pool of your blood, yeah nigga
Meek Mill is explaining that those who deceive him or his crew will face violent retribution and possibly death.
'Member they told me that we would fail
Meek Mill has faced doubters and people who believed he would not succeed.
'Member they said we would see a cell
Meek Mill has faced legal trouble and had people believe he would end up in jail.
Down with that semi like Cam Newton, I'm in the field like the NFL
Meek Mill is referencing his involvement in drug and weapon dealing and comparing it to football, particularly Cam Newton's play style.
Niggas is kickin', I wish em well
Meek Mill is saying goodbye to others who are not part of his crew and wishing them luck.
I made a wish in a wishing well
Meek Mill is saying that he has made a wish for success or wealth in the past.
I put a brick in a wishing well
Meek Mill is bragging about his involvement in the drug trade and how it has brought him wealth and success.
Been through some shit and I'm sick of jail
Meek Mill has had multiple brushes with the law and is tired of being behind bars.
No disease but I'm sick of cells
Meek Mill isn't referring to any physical disease, but rather the confinement and lack of freedom that comes with jail cells.
Sick and tired of sending niggas mail
Meek Mill is tired of having to communicate with people through letters while he is in jail.
Calling niggas just to get a bail
Meek Mill is referencing how he has had to call on others to bail him out of jail.
I just seen a nigga get a L
Meek Mill has recently witnessed someone else experience a loss, possibly in life or with money.
Never coming home, minute on the phone, sick and tired of seeing niggas fail
Meek Mill is referencing friends or associates who are facing long prison sentences, and he is tired of them being unable to succeed or improve their situation.
Sick and tired of seeing niggas lose
Meek Mill is frustrated with the number of people around him who are unable to achieve success.
Sinning like we tryna get to hell
Meek Mill is referencing how he and his crew are engaging in illegal and morally questionable actions, which could lead them to a bad place, symbolically or literally speaking.
This is the midnight blues
Meek Mill is revisiting his feelings of sadness and loneliness, but now specifically at night.
Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Rihmeek Williams, Antonio Jimenez, Terence White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@coprovencher
this is the song that was played at my son's funeral as Meek Mill is his favorite rapper.
@msirito
sorry for your loss.
@ridwanm.8501
Rip๐๐ฝ
@XaamZamir
Christina Osmond Provencher dam RIP ๐๐
@e46jay39
sorry for your loss..RIP
@z040880
R.i.p to your son. He was a real one. You're a real one.
@Cristobal138
When Iโm low I listen to this, I know one day Iโm going be far from where I am. Watching this video gives me some sort of faith knowing this darkness canโt last forever , patiently waiting for my sun to rise.
@curtiswilliams6042
Hang in there youngblood๐ช๐ฟ๐ช๐ฟ
@julesfremiot1886
I believe in you mate
@julchen0486
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