Early years
Memphis "One Hit Away" Bleek's first mainstream rap vocals appeared on the Clark Kent produced song "Coming of Age", featured on Jay-Z's classic debut LP Reasonable Doubt. Shortly after, Bleek became the first artist signed to Roc-A-Fella Records.
"Coming of Age", ironiclly, was also the title of Memphis' debut LP, which didn't create massive records sales and chart-topping singles as his labelmate and peers' albums had. The same was the case of his second LP, "The Understanding", and third, "M.A.D.E", though the latter spawned his largest amount of sales yet (900,000).
Get Low label and rivalries
In the time between the releases of his second and third albums, Memphis Bleek started his own label, Get Low, which in turn led to the signing of former Junior MAFIA member Lil' Cease. The name of the label has sparked a hip-hop rivalry, or beef, between Memphis Bleek, JT tha Bigga Figga & The Game, the former of which built an independent record label with the same title.
Memphis Bleek was also caught in the middle of the epic Jay-Z and Nas battle, in which Bleek gained a few enemies, most notably Nas and Mobb Deep. Despite boosting Jay-Z and Nas's careers, the beef did little to help Bleek gain any more popularity than he had already attained.
Later years
Remaining one hit away, on May 17, 2005, Bleek released his fourth album titled "534" , in reference to the building he & mentor Jay-Z grew up in, located in the Marcy housing projects of Brooklyn. However, like many of Bleeks previous releases the album suffered in sales, despite decent exposure of the Swizz Beatz produced single 'Like That'.
In fall 2005, Memphis Bleek told MTV that he was recording an album called "The Process", that he would describe as a make or break album, saying "I want to do an album that's through the roof, I want to do a classic album. I feel that if this album I'm not recording is a classic, I'm not even gonna put it out. I have to do it bigger than anybody has ever done it. I have to make a good record this time, not just talking-junk records."The rapper has worked on the album since 2005 and during that time frame he would release the songs "Hustla", "Get Ya Money Off" and "Let It Off". During this time, he would also leave Roc-A-Fella after Jay-Z told him he could run his own company and had the proper distribution deals to do so. He found a new home in 2009 when he signed to Mass Appeal Entertainment which is where he will release his long anticipated album The Process is yet.
Albums
1999: The Coming of Age [Certified: Gold]
2001: The Understanding [Certified: Gold]
2003: M.A.D.E. [Certified: Gold]
2005: 534 [Certified: Gold]
Everyday
Memphis Bleek Lyrics
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Ay yo, you niggas know the Memph stay high and shit
Eleven hundred on Sunset burn the strip
Tryna choose which freak can drive the whip
You know the five double oh
You know how it go
You know all the hoes be bad to the toes
Pose centerfolds, smoke in the gold
Meet one freak, Bleek two heats
Nigga that's the rules, get at you dudes
Niggas see my feet be like look at them shoes
Straights dubs, hoes want to fuck
Before they get a nut, first head in the truck
Shit we do 60, cranberry Bentley
This what'chu want, ho come and get me
You know the move
It gotta be right before you push the Z
Give me head at the lights
1 - [Carl Thomas]
Everyday it's just the same though
We just tryna see tomorrow
As we try to pay attention to the people we are
I'm just trying to have some fun
Live my life and own my gun
I know I can't live forever
[Memphis Bleek]
Yo, yo she coul push the Plymouth, switch while I'm in it
You know how I do, we could fuck for a minute
She know that the Memph give a hundred percent
She can see the jewels shine from under the tints
Might see the fifth reflect from under the tints
Or your wife giving head from under the tints
You know that the crew wil'in in the turtle top
State to state, you know the hoes me and murder got
Cause when they see the plat-i-num, that be them
In the Range gettin' brains or the drop BM
Who you know that can stop these mens?
I'm come through in the Cadi, the color of gin
Somethin' clear you can see right in
Don't mistake the passenger, your wife was in
I let her underhand me, give me brain in the Banji
While I do a wheely with my hands in her panties nigga
Repeat 1 (2x)
[Memphis Bleek]
Yo check it, uh ay yo
Watch the wife, she don't play
You seen how she scratched the CLK
She hate ma-mas cause they roll shotgun
And when they smoke they like to take shotguns
And when I fuck I hit like shotguns
Violate me, get beat with shotguns
I can fight, I know I'm a boxer
See Bleek in the hardtop Boxer
Down in 'Frisco poppin' my collars
Smoke champelly, all black Impalla
3 Wheelin', Hennesey spillin'
Fuck the world, that's how Bleek feelin'
Cherry red M3, that's me
When you be like damn you killin' 'em, that's me
You know me, eye-cocked, twin buggy eyes
Blue as the watch face
The watch stay faced - nigga
Repeat 1 (2x)
[Carl Thomas]
I'm just trying to make it, whoa, yeah, yeah
I'm just tryna do what's right
Though the devil tries to tempt me, oh no, oh no, oh no...
In the first verse of Memphis Bleek's song "Everyday," he is showcasing his lavish lifestyle and his ability to attract women. He boasts about burning the strip with his $1,100 Sunset Boulevard trips and having difficulty choosing which woman will drive his five hundred Mercedes. Memphis Bleek emphasizes his penchant for attractive women, particularly those who are "bad to the toes" and are "pose centerfolds". He continues describing his dating and sexual experiences, including smoking from gold and driving Z3, meeting women, carrying two guns, and making sure he f*cks before they have a chance to leave after they receive oral pleasure. He then brags about his cars, including the cranberry Bentley and a Caddy that is the color of gin, and how he is widely celebrated for his style.
The chorus of the song is performed by Carl Thomas, and it follows a reassuring tone, attempting to find solace in a world that is moving too fast. He acknowledges that life is short but expresses his hope in seeing tomorrow as he tries to connect with the people around him. Despite all the struggles, he affirms that he is just trying to have fun, live his life and protect himself with his gun.
Overall, the song portrays the lives of two people with vastly different concerns. While Carl Thomas is trying to live in the moment and savor the brief time he has on this earth with the people he loves, Memphis Bleek is absorbed in his luxurious lifestyle, fast cars, and beautiful girls.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah (oh), yo (oh)
The song is starting with a greeting
Ay yo, you niggas know the Memph stay high and shit
Memphis Bleek is proud to say that he is always enjoying life to the fullest
Eleven hundred on Sunset burn the strip
Memphis Bleek is boasting his wealth by claiming that he's spending $1,100 on Sunset Blvd for burning the strip
Tryna choose which freak can drive the whip
He is enjoying life by trying to choose which girl can drive his expensive car
You know the five double oh
Memphis Bleek is talking about his Mercedes-Benz 500SL
You know how it go
He's just stating that the lyrics that follow are his daily routine
You know all the hoes be bad to the toes
He is surrounded by attractive women
Pose centerfolds, smoke in the gold
Memphis Bleek enjoys the company of attractive women while smoking cigars
You know how I be, drop Z3
He's talking about his BMW Z3 which he can drop the top to enjoy his time more
Meet one freak, Bleek two heats
He's saying that he can always be accompanied by a girl and a gun
Nigga that's the rules, get at you dudes
He's always following his rules which is to always have a girl and a gun with him
Niggas see my feet be like look at them shoes
He is wearing expensive shoes and loves to show them off
Straights dubs, hoes want to fuck
He's driving a car with 20-inch wheels and attracting women
Before they get a nut, first head in the truck
He's implying that women are willing to give him oral sex before they even have sex
Shit we do 60, cranberry Bentley
He's driving a cranberry-colored Bentley at a high speed of 60 mph
This what'chu want, ho come and get me
He is attracting women by offering what they want
You know the move
He's saying the women he attracts know his lifestyle
It gotta be right before you push the Z
He's saying that the girl has to satisfy him before they can ride the BMW Z3
Give me head at the lights
He wants oral sex while he's driving
Everyday it's just the same though
The artist is saying that his life is monotonous
We just tryna see tomorrow
He's saying that he's living day by day and doesn't care about the future
As we try to pay attention to the people we are
He's implying that he tries to stay true to himself despite his lifestyle
I'm just trying to have some fun
He's saying that he's just enjoying his life
Live my life and own my gun
He's saying that he's free to live life on his own terms and carry his own gun
I know I can't live forever
He's acknowledging that he will eventually die
Yo, yo she coul push the Plymouth, switch while I'm in it
He's saying that the girl he's with can switch cars with him while they're out together
You know how I do, we could fuck for a minute
He's saying that he can have sex with her quickly
She know that the Memph give a hundred percent
He's implying that he's good in bed
She can see the jewels shine from under the tints
He is indicating that his car windows are tinted and he has flashy jewelry
Might see the fifth reflect from under the tints
He's saying that someone might see the reflection of his weapon from the tinted windows
Or your wife giving head from under the tints
He's saying that one might see his wife giving him oral sex from the tinted windows
You know that the crew wil'in in the turtle top
He's saying that his crew is making noise while riding in the convertible car
State to state, you know the hoes me and murder got
He and his crew are always traveling to different states and attracting women
Cause when they see the plat-i-num, that be them
He is saying that women recognize his platinum music records and are attracted to him because of it
In the Range gettin' brains or the drop BM
He's saying that he might be getting oral sex in his Range Rover or his BMW convertible
Who you know that can stop these mens?
He's saying that no one can stop him or his crew
I'm come through in the Cadi, the color of gin
He's saying he's coming through with a Cadillac of the color of Gin
Somethin' clear you can see right in
He's saying that the car has clear windows so people can see inside
Don't mistake the passenger, your wife was in
He's saying that you might mistake his passenger as your wife due to their actions
I let her underhand me, give me brain in the Banji
He's saying that he's letting her give him oral sex while he's doing a wheely on his quad bike
While I do a wheely with my hands in her panties nigga
He's saying that he's doing a wheely on his quad bike while his hands are in his partner's panties
Watch the wife, she don't play
He's warning others that his wife is not to be messed with
You seen how she scratched the CLK
He's implying that his wife has already scratched his Mercedes-Benz CLK due to her temper
She hate ma-mas cause they roll shotgun
He's explaining that his wife doesn't like his mom riding in the front passenger seat
And when they smoke they like to take shotguns
He's saying that when his mom and friends smoke in the car, they prefer using shotguns
And when I fuck I hit like shotguns
He's saying that when he has sex with a woman, he does it rough like a shotgun
Violate me, get beat with shotguns
He's warning others that if anyone crosses or disrespects him, they will face consequences from him and his associates
I can fight, I know I'm a boxer
He's saying that he's a good fighter and has boxing skills
See Bleek in the hardtop Boxer
He's referring to himself riding in his expensive car, the Porsche Boxster
Down in 'Frisco poppin' my collars
He's saying that he's hanging out in San Francisco and popping his champagne bottle's collar
Smoke champelly, all black Impalla
He's saying that he's smoking champagne and riding his black Chevrolet Impala
3 Wheelin', Hennesey spillin'
He's bragging about doing stunts on his three-wheeled motorcycle and spilling his Hennessy drink
Fuck the world, that's how Bleek feelin'
He's saying that he doesn't care about the world or what it thinks of him
Cherry red M3, that's me
He's saying that he's driving a cherry red BMW M3
When you be like damn you killin' 'em, that's me
He's saying that when people are impressed by his style or accomplishments, it's all him
You know me, eye-cocked, twin buggy eyes
He's saying that his eyes are always partially closed, making him look cool
Blue as the watch face
He's saying that his blue eyes are as blue as his watch face
The watch stay faced - nigga
He's saying that his watch is flashy and expensive
I'm just trying to make it, whoa, yeah, yeah
The artist is saying that he's trying to succeed in life
I'm just tryna do what's right
He's saying that he's trying to live his life morally correct
Though the devil tries to tempt me, oh no, oh no, oh no...
The artist acknowledges that he's sometimes tempted to live his life immorally, and he's trying to fight that temptation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SYLVESTER STEWART, ROBERT JAMES, JASON HARROW, TODD THOMAS
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