Malik Thuston Cox (born on June 23, 1978) better known as Memphis Bleek, is… Read Full Bio ↴Malik Thuston Cox (born on June 23, 1978) better known as Memphis Bleek, is a Brooklyn rapper who made his first appearance in Hip Hop on Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt in 1996. Memphis Bleek regularly came in contact with rap legends such as The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z during his childhood, and has collaborated with artists such as Beanie Sigel, Ja Rule and Missy Elliott, among others. "Memphis" is an acronym for Making Easy Money Pimping Hoes In Style.

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]

I Won't Stop
Memphis Bleek Lyrics

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[Memphis Bleek]
Yea Memph Bleek(it's not a game)
Get this money(no doubt)
For the Nine double(and home I am wit no trouble)
I stumble through the Jungle
Yea what y'all want?
Uh huh take it personal
That's right Check it out

Ey yo
I push the bum drop, the M-e-m-p-h man keep the gun hot
And now I live where you come ? I go to war where you bag chicks
Floss where you can't sit, what the fuck y'all want?
I do the thingz that you can't do, fly to the ankle, cock pick the shorty
You Asleep when I came through, it's fucked up what this game'll do
Next thing that's fucked up is when I aim at you, spit eight at your range rov
If you ever talk shit like I ain't know, you get it right, I Play corners
Pocket full of drugz, two dollars from a dub,
then I holla I don't really give a fuck
We raw, green you ain't seen before,
chicks stink wit a ass you ain't squeezed before
Got gunz now, that hold 16 or more,
for you crab ass niggaz who want to meet the floor

[Chorus]
Yea I won't stop(for bitch niggaz, broke all yo life afiliate wit rich niggaz)
I won't stop(for bitch niggaz, broke all yo life afiliate wit rich niggaz)
I won't stop(for bitch niggaz, broke all yo life afiliate wit rich niggaz)
I won't stop(for bitch niggaz, broke all yo life afiliate wit rich niggaz)

[Memphis Bleek]
I'm the type to pull rank, hold shanks, project huss-elar
Walk where you can't muthafucka, for the Nine double
My S1 still bubble, test one, you gon feel the M-1 touch you
Gunz galore, smoke tonz of raw, how you ball before?
Never ran the floor, never run scrimmage, if you ever take my image
I'ma see to it you niggaz gon hemorage
Bleed from the waist down, leave you face down
For cashin the bricks, Bleek spray townz, this game of life
You on the line, I'll play foul, better pass the rock
Or jump outta boundz, I get techs in the game
I foul y'all flagrant, hurt y'all severely, you da type that be hatin
Sub Bleek These niggaz guard box time
Let the bench get in the game and spark that side, mufucka

[Chorus]
Yea I won't stop(for bitch niggaz, broke all yo life afiliate wit rich niggaz)
I won't stop(for bitch niggaz, broke all yo life afiliate wit rich niggaz)

I won't stop(for bitch niggaz, broke all yo life afiliate wit rich niggaz)
I won't stop(for bitch niggaz, broke all yo life afiliate wit rich niggaz)

Overall Meaning

In Memphis Bleek's song "I Won't Stop," he boasts about his success and street credibility while calling out those who are not on his level. Bleek uses gritty, vivid language to describe his rough experiences in the streets and how those same experiences have made him a force to be reckoned with. He brags about being able to do things that others can't and how he lives a lifestyle that they could only dream of. He also warns those who would dare to cross him that he is not one to be messed with, and he is ready and willing to do whatever it takes to protect his reputation.

Overall, Bleek's lyrics in "I Won't Stop" paint a picture of a confident, street-smart hustler who has worked hard to get where he is today. He is unapologetic about his success and will not let anyone bring him down. The song is a powerful anthem for those who have overcome adversity and achieved great things despite their circumstances.

Line by Line Meaning

Yea Memph Bleek(it's not a game)
Memphis Bleek is serious and not playing around.

Get this money(no doubt)
Bleek is focused on making money and is confident he will succeed.

For the Nine double(and home I am wit no trouble)
Bleek is from the Marcy projects in Brooklyn and is proud to call it home.

I stumble through the Jungle
Bleek has faced difficulties and obstacles in his life, but has overcome them.

Yea what y'all want?
Bleek is asking his listeners what they want from him and his music.

Uh huh take it personal
Bleek wants his listeners to take his music personally and connect with it on a deeper level.

That's right Check it out
Bleek is confident in his abilities and wants his listeners to take notice.

Ey yo
Bleek is grabbing his listener's attention and focusing their attention on his words.

I push the bum drop, the M-e-m-p-h man keep the gun hot
Bleek is a hustler and keeps his gun ready for any situation.

And now I live where you come ? I go to war where you bag chicks
Bleek has moved up in life and no longer lives in a poor neighborhood. He is also willing to fight for what he wants, even if it means going against those who attract women.

Floss where you can't sit, what the fuck y'all want?
Bleek is living a life of luxury that his detractors can't keep up with.

I do the thingz that you can't do, fly to the ankle, cock pick the shorty
Bleek is successful in ways that his detractors cannot match, including attracting beautiful women.

You Asleep when I came through, it's fucked up what this game'll do
Bleek has risen to success while his detractors are still asleep and not making any moves. The music industry is tough and cutthroat.

Next thing that's fucked up is when I aim at you, spit eight at your range rov
Bleek is not afraid to use violence against his enemies, as demonstrated by his willingness to shoot at someone's car.

If you ever talk shit like I ain't know, you get it right, I Play corners
Bleek is aware of those who talk behind his back and won't hesitate to confront them. He is also willing to hustle and sell drugs on street corners.

Pocket full of drugz, two dollars from a dub, then I holla I don't really give a fuck
Bleek is willing to take risks and sell drugs to make money, regardless of the consequences or risks involved.

We raw, green you ain't seen before, chicks stink wit a ass you ain't squeezed before
Bleek is living a life that most people cannot imagine, including being with women that others cannot attract.

Got gunz now, that hold 16 or more, for you crab ass niggaz who want to meet the floor
Bleek has upgraded his weapons and is ready to use them against his enemies who want to start trouble.

Yea I won't stop(for bitch niggaz, broke all yo life afiliate wit rich niggaz)
Bleek will continue to succeed and make money, while those who affiliate with rich people but have no money themselves will continue to struggle.

I'm the type to pull rank, hold shanks, project huss-elar
Bleek is a powerful figure and is not afraid to use weapons or tactics to enforce his power.

Walk where you can't muthafucka, for the Nine double
Bleek is from a dangerous neighborhood and is not afraid to walk around and assert his dominance.

My S1 still bubble, test one, you gon feel the M-1 touch you
Bleek's weapon is still powerful and dangerous, and he will use it against anyone who tests him.

Gunz galore, smoke tonz of raw, how you ball before?
Bleek has access to guns and drugs, and has achieved a level of success that many cannot reach.

Never ran the floor, never run scrimmage, if you ever take my image
Bleek has never run away from a challenge and has never backed down from a fight. He takes his reputation seriously and will not tolerate anyone who tries to tarnish it.

I'ma see to it you niggaz gon hemorage, bleed from the waist down, leave you face down
Bleek is willing to use violence to protect his reputation and will cause serious harm to anyone who crosses him.

For cashin the bricks, Bleek spray townz
Bleek will retaliate against anyone who tries to mess with his drug operation or profits.

This game of life, You on the line, I'll play foul, better pass the rock, Or jump outta boundz
Bleek will do whatever it takes to win in life, even if it means bending or breaking the rules. He advises others to either pass the ball or stay out of his way.

I get techs in the game, I foul y'all flagrant, hurt y'all severely, you da type that be hatin
Bleek is not afraid to use physical force and will hurt anyone who tries to interfere with his success. He also recognizes that there are people who dislike him for his success.

Sub Bleek These niggaz guard box time, Let the bench get in the game and spark that side, mufucka
Bleek is dismissing his detractors as insignificant and suggests that those who doubt him should be replaced by someone who can do the job better.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MALIK COX, BERNARD CARLOS PARKER, NIGEL LEGUERRE

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