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]
M***a 4 Life )
Memphis Bleek Lyrics
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Yeah what y'all niggas want?
Street shit Memph Bleek shit Ja Rule
(Ja Rule)
1 Chrous(Ja Rule)2x's
Nigga's live with it money drugs and murda for life
Bitches deal with it only lovin' them hoes for the night
if you feelin' it get high it's all right.But you can't get it
till the day, ride em' high
(Memphis Bleek)
Yo, you can holla at the dog
Haters want to see me fall
Bitches want to see me ball
Killers they don't want to see me at all
If I wasn't rolling with the roc
Would you nigga's pass roc,
Yeah birds, or flash glocks
I walk around with two mac's,razors,and ice picks
Just cause' you nigga's want to see me hurtin' like them
It's all about the benjamins,money,cash,hoes
livin' through this shit i'm in,nigga stack dough
Street scholar, eight-figga nigga, white collar gat
Ain't the M-E-M-P-H man,bitch holla back
I'm a creature smokin' on hate since it was reefer
Drug ass flow, like I've been cuffed with Eta
Mark ass nigga don't want parts of this nigga
Spark with this nigga, blaze bark with this nigga
Me and Ja Rule fuckin' you hoes is what these guys do
Ain't the type to buy you,mommy how are you?
Slide cock inside you supply you, with ten bitches times two
I'm a motherfucking animal
2-(Same chrous with different wording)2x's
Nigga's live with money,drugs,and murda for life
Bitches deal with it,only lovin' them hoes for the night
If your feelin' get high it's all right
Nigga's can't get it to the day ride em' high
(Ja Rule)
Fuck, the world cause it ain't quite ready for me
I'm livin' my life niggas take a look at these eyes witness What it's like to
be real nigga's
Guns,drugs,hot slugs,coke rugs
Want some, get some, bad enough, pop some, nigga
Fuck around with Ja and may get hit up
Tearing your whole clique up, then we clip up
Nigga that's what the murder, Nigga that's us
What the fuck? Is you ready to die right now Nigga?
Make you feel my style nigga
Growin' up with wild Brooklon and Queens L niggas
Hit em, any nigga that breathe room reel em wit' hot ones Ain't no nigga like
me, who you ridin' with?
Rollin' nothing but hot shit,yo' bitch my bitch
Only difference is bitches on my dick, blow dick
How Icock spread it, hoes love that shit
You sel-a-bid I turn you in to the freakyist bitch
Have you topless ,dancing in bars naked for dollars
y'all bitches know how my style is, always in some foul shit
RULE bitch let the world know when I spit
Nothing but the murderous ,live with it
(Repeat number two chrous)2x's
(Memphis Bleek)
Yo,Yo,Yo Holla what you think of that?
Bitch where we freakin' at?
Bum chicken I don't speak to that
Fly mama i'll creep with that
Live with it,lick and hit it, don't stop, get it get it
Don't trick it, bitch would you FUCK with it?
Brooklon and Queens(it's murda)yo it means mo' killas
(it's murda)mo' guns, mo'drugs,mo' real ass nigga's
Holla, don't give a fuck dolla's
Nigga's what you want get it crump blazed stump
What the fuck y'all want nigga?
(Ja Rule)
None of me cause' i hit em' with too much style
In my energy, got nigga's creating little me's
I'm a lot game squeeze
Knowing it's my time if I leave and breathe
Nigga's hatin' on mines i'm a nightmare
Nigga's better prepare to die and deal with
Ja hollering murda for life
(Chorus#2)2x
(Ja Rule)
Uh,uh,yeah nigga
Ja Rule
Memph Bleek
Holla Back
Roc-A-Fella
It's murda,it's murda
Uh,uh
We out
The song "M***a 4 Life" by Memphis Bleek featuring Ja Rule is an example of gangsta rap. The artists are discussing their lifestyle and perspective on the streets, drugs, and violence. The chorus highlights this by stating, "Nigga's live with it money drugs, and murder for life. Bitches deal with it only lovin' them hoes for the night." This is a common trope in gangsta rap, where individuals have to do what they need to survive on the streets. They have to live in a world where drugs and violence are a means to an end.
In the first verse, Memphis Bleek speaks on how people want to see him fall, but the Roc (the record label he is signed to) has his back. He also mentions how he carries around weapons to protect himself from those who wish to do him harm. In the second verse, Ja Rule mentions his upbringing and how he came up living the gangsta life in Brooklyn and Queens. He also says that he has to be ready to defend himself at any time. The song then repeats the chorus and verse structure before ending with Ja Rule repeating, "It's murda, it's murda," emphasizing the violent nature of the lifestyle they're living.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the reality of life in inner-city America, where individuals have to navigate a dangerous and violent world. The artists speak on how they adapt to this world, and the consequences that come with that lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga's live with it money drugs and murda for life
The lifestyle of these people involves money, drugs, and murder - a commitment they've made for life.
Bitches deal with it only lovin' them hoes for the night
Women should come to terms with their role in this lifestyle as only momentarily existing as something to be loved for the night.
if you feelin' it get high it's all right.
If you're not comfortable with the lifestyle, you can numb the pain and deal with it by getting high.
But you can't get it till the day, ride em' high
However, you can't indulge in this lifestyle until you're ready and committed to it.
Haters want to see me fall
Memphis Bleek is aware of those who wish to see him fail and be brought down.
Bitches want to see me ball
There are also women who only want to be with him for his fame and fortune.
Killers they don't want to see me at all
Those who have adversarial relationships with him, particularly those who are dangerous, have a clear desire to not associate with him at all.
If I wasn't rolling with the roc
If he wasn't associated with Roc-A-Fella records
Would you nigga's pass roc,
Would people still acknowledge and respect him if he wasn't associated with Roc-A-Fella?
Yeah birds, or flash glocks
Are people only attracted to him because of his wealth and displayed power?
It's all about the benjamins,money,cash,hoes
This lifestyle revolves around money, material possessions, and women.
livin' through this shit i'm in,nigga stack dough
Surviving this lifestyle and making money is the key priority.
Street scholar, eight-figga nigga, white collar gat
He's an educated individual from the street with nine-digit wealth and guns.
Ain't the M-E-M-P-H man,bitch holla back
He identifies himself as a highly respected individual and challenges others to question his status.
I'm a creature smokin' on hate since it was reefer
He's been smoking hatred for a long time, since it was considered a drug worth smoking like marijuana.
Drug ass flow, like I've been cuffed with Eta
His flow is so smooth and addictive, it's like he's hooked on drugs like Etazene.
Spark with this nigga, blaze bark with this nigga
He's ready to fight with anyone who challenges him.
Me and Ja Rule fuckin' you hoes is what these guys do
Both Memphis Bleek and Ja Rule are intimate with many women.
Slide cock inside you supply you, with ten bitches times two
He can provide more women for others to be intimate with.
I'm a motherfucking animal
He's wild and intense in his lifestyle.
Fuck, the world cause it ain't quite ready for me
The world isn't fully prepared to deal with him.
I'm livin' my life niggas take a look at these eyes witness What it's like to be real nigga's
He's living a genuine life, and those around him should learn from his example.
Guns,drugs,hot slugs,coke rugs
His lifestyle includes weapons, narcotics, bullets, and environments to do drugs on.
Want some, get some, bad enough, pop some, nigga
He's willing to share these items and experiences with others who want them enough.
Fuck around with Ja and may get hit up
Challenging Ja Rule could lead to physical harm.
Tearing your whole clique up, then we clip up
He and Ja Rule will destroy anyone who opposes them, then prepare themselves for the next attack.
Nigga that's what the murder, Nigga that's us
The experiences of violence and death belong to them and those in their group.
You sel-a-bid I turn you in to the freakyist bitch
He can take a woman who is not comfortable with her sexuality and turn her into someone who craves it.
Have you topless ,dancing in bars naked for dollars
He can make a woman perform almost any act for money and attention.
y'all bitches know how my style is, always in some foul shit
Women are aware of the fact that he's always doing something corrupt or illegal.
RULE bitch let the world know when I spit
Ja Rule is confident in himself and wants others to know.
Nothing but the murderous ,live with it
They're living a lifestyle that revolves around death and violence.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY ATKINS, MALIK N COX, TAI N GREEN, IRVING N LORENZO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SirCalloway
'Venni Vetti Vecci' is a classic album
@justinstewart1828
It went platinum while x and jay z were killing it try again
@blankchannel7656
@@justinstewart1828 that has what to do with the album being classic?
@lowlyfebutgivemlyfe
Ya daddy too cute and ya brother ll too the great days the energy when tired and pissed off be well ja talkn u tryn be Pac don't think so tryn get my health back takn time that bull too nuch why in my younger days couldn't see that lol and few others lol it is what it is OK itπππ₯°ππ€©πππ
@EveryDayLifeChannel9777
One of the best albums ever made!
@thacosmoswahnted3320
Ja was his own hypeman. Raw energy!
@glenwoodedwards9539
This is what we call β Hip-Hopβ not βRap.β Salute Ja
@waqstar7067
What's the difference
@good-Vibes0nly
you dont see videos like that no more. People were so hyped about the hip hop movement. When this shit came out everybody was like "ouuu shit what is thissss??!" New Style, new beatz, everything was fresh
@DerHalbeEuro
People had more liberties in the 80s and 90s. Society was more free