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]
Memphis Bleek Is...
Memphis Bleek Lyrics
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Memph Bleek is... (murda)
Memph Bleek is...(drugs)
Memph Bleek is...(money)
Memph Bleek is...(money holda, shot caller, blunt smoka, hot roller)
Memph Bleek is... (murda)
Memph Bleek is...(drugs)
Memph Bleek is...(money)
Memph Bleek is...(drugs)
Memph Bleek is...(money holda, shot caller, blunt smoka, hot roller)
[Memphis Bleek]
Memph Bleek where the hoez at
Be where the dough at
Treez, yo I blow dat
see's yo I hold that
Guns, yo I tote that
O's, sold that
Blow niggaz for stuntin, Fuck y'all frontin
The war you could get that
Spit till I sip that
Gunz, neva sit back
Money I'ma get that
Mind I don't play y'all
Bleek still the same y'all
Aim the rod then I blaze the squad
All the hoez roll the weed up
You know that it's G's up
Roll till you eat some
I flow for the threesomes
Chickens I don't need them
Snitches I'ma see them
Meet em with the gunz and heat em with the one's
If you feel that you die-proof, .45 proof
I'll find where they hide you, outline you
You niggaz know the name and my bitches know the game
I'm in it for life and want all y'all to say
It's life, Money... drugs... murder for life, what you think y'all
[Chorus]
[Memphis Bleek]
Yo these streets, I control now
Creep on the low now
Empty and reload now
See me on the flow now
Drugs I could move quick
Thug on my new strip
Pump till I move bricks
Floss till I lose chips
? got it gemmed up
Accord got it rimmed up
Roll wit da dog On top is where you end up
Ride in a hot whip
Live in a hot crib
Spend what you got Memph
I'm about that hot shit
Bitches give me Brain Now
Bleek do his thang now
Eat em hoez the same now
Creep In the game now
Lay up wit the right bird
Me, I'm tryin to slice first
Tryin to flow suttin you go head and owe suttin
I'm high...roll suttin
You Die if you know suttin
And break me off wit some of the O's or suttin
The M-e-m-p-h man, Memph Bleek don't play
We all gotta eat Swizz Beats make ?em say
Money Drugz Murda for Life what you think y'all huh
[Chorus]
In "Memphis Bleek Is...", Memphis Bleek, the rapper from Marcy Projects, Brooklyn where Jay-Z grew up, introduces himself as a shot caller, money holder, blunt smoker, hot roller, and a murderer. The song can be seen as Bleek's attempt to show how Brooklyn street life and his life is filled with drugs, murder, and money. Bleek brags about his control over the city and the streets he occupies. He also mentions that he is a master at handling guns and money. Throughout the song, he emphasizes his power by stating that he controls multiple streets, and how he can make deals and sell dope quickly.
Despite the song's lyrical content focusing on drugs, murder, and money, it highlights the harsh realities of living in Brooklyn. Bleek's description of his street control and power signifies that he has endured many obstacles and has come out on top. The song shows that Bleek is blessed to have the life he has and is proud of where he comes from.
Line by Line Meaning
Memph Bleek is... (murda)
Memphis Bleek is associated with murder and violence.
Memph Bleek is...(drugs)
Memphis Bleek is involved in drug trafficking and drug-related activities.
Memph Bleek is...(money)
Memphis Bleek has a significant amount of wealth and is focused on making money.
Memph Bleek is...(money holda, shot caller, blunt smoka, hot roller)
Memphis Bleek is a person who holds money, is a leader and influencer, smokes marijuana and is successful.
Memph Bleek is... (murda)
Memphis Bleek is again associated with murder and violence.
Memph Bleek is...(drugs)
Memphis Bleek is again involved in drug trafficking and drug-related activities.
Memph Bleek is...(money)
Memphis Bleek is still focused on accumulating wealth.
Memph Bleek is...(money)
Memphis Bleek is still focused on making money and being financially successful.
Memph Bleek is...(drugs)
Memphis Bleek is still involved in drug-related activities.
Memph Bleek is...(money holda, shot caller, blunt smoka, hot roller)
Memphis Bleek is still a wealthy, influential person who smokes marijuana and is successful.
Memph Bleek where the hoez at
Memphis Bleek inquires about the location of women who engage in sexual activities for money.
Be where the dough at
He intends to be where the money is.
Treez, yo I blow dat
He smokes marijuana regularly.
see's yo I hold that
He possesses and controls the illegal substances he sells.
Guns, yo I tote that
He carries a firearm for protection and violence.
O's, sold that
He has sold illegal drugs in the form of oxycodone pills.
Blow niggaz for stuntin, Fuck y'all frontin
He sells cocaine to people who are putting on a show and refusing to pay for it.
The war you could get that
He is ready and willing to engage in violent conflict.
Spit till I sip that
He continues to rap until he takes a sip of his drink.
Gunz, neva sit back
He constantly carries a firearm and is always ready for action.
Money I'ma get that
He is heavily focused on making money.
Mind I don't play y'all
He is serious and does not mess around.
Bleek still the same y'all
Memphis Bleek hasn't changed and is the same person he's always been.
Aim the rod then I blaze the squad
He aims his gun and then opens fire on a group of people.
All the hoez roll the weed up
Women who engage in sex for money roll the marijuana for him to smoke.
You know that it's G's up
His lifestyle is that of a gangster's.
Roll till you eat some
He will continue to sell drugs until he has made enough money to eat a meal.
I flow for the threesomes
He makes music for people who engage in threesomes.
Chickens I don't need them
He doesn't need women who are not willing to engage in sexual activities for money.
Snitches I'ma see them
He will confront and deal with people who snitch on him to law enforcement.
Meet em with the gunz and heat em with the one's
He will meet them with his firearms and attack them with his fists.
If you feel that you die-proof, .45 proof
If someone believes they are invincible in the face of a firearm, he has a .45 caliber gun that will prove them wrong.
I'll find where they hide you, outline you
He will find those who cross him and attack them, resulting in their death.
You niggaz know the name and my bitches know the game
People know of Memphis Bleek and women know what is expected of them when they see him.
I'm in it for life and want all y'all to say
He is committed to this lifestyle and wants everyone to acknowledge it.
Yo these streets, I control now
He is in charge of the streets he operates on.
Creep on the low now
He operates discreetly and secretly.
Empty and reload now
He runs out of ammunition and quickly reloads his gun.
See me on the flow now
He can be found prominently in the rap music industry.
Drugs I could move quick
He is efficient at moving large amounts of illegal drugs quickly.
Thug on my new strip
He is the gangster/thug of his new area of operation.
Pump till I move bricks
He sells drugs until he has made a significant amount of money.
Floss till I lose chips
He flaunts his wealth until he eventually loses it all.
? got it gemmed up
He has a lot of money saved up.
Accord got it rimmed up
His car is rimmed and luxurious.
Roll wit da dog On top is where you end up
He associates with influential and powerful people and that's where someone will end up if they associate with him.
Ride in a hot whip
He drives a fast, expensive car.
Live in a hot crib
He lives in a luxurious mansion.
Spend what you got Memph
He is not frugal and spends all of his money.
I'm about that hot shit
He is involved in flashy and illegal activities that make him a lot of money.
Bitches give me Brain Now
Women are currently engaging in sexual activities with him and performing oral sex.
Bleek do his thang now
He is successful and doing well in his chosen career.
Eat em hoez the same now
He has no allegiance to or respect for women he pays for sexual activities.
Creep In the game now
He has entered the rap music industry and is making a name for himself.
Lay up wit the right bird
He is choosing to be with the right woman for him.
Me, I'm tryin to slice first
He is always trying to come out on top and be the better person in any situation.
Tryin to flow suttin you go head and owe suttin
If someone tries to compete with him, they will end up owing him something.
I'm high...roll suttin
He is under the influence of drugs and requests that someone rolls more of it.
You Die if you know suttin
If someone knows too much information about him, they are in danger of being killed.
And break me off wit some of the O's or suttin
He requests a portion of the oxycondone pills someone has in their possession.
The M-e-m-p-h man, Memph Bleek don't play
He is a serious person not to be messed with.
We all gotta eat Swizz Beats make ?em say
Everyone must earn a living and Swizz Beats is making them all say that Memphis Bleek is successful.
Money Drugz Murda for Life what you think y'all huh
His life is characterized by money, drugs, and murder and he wonders what others think of him because of it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MALIK DESHAWN COX, KASSEEM DEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@starburyt7344
The summer of 1999 was 🔥
@LouieTzepher
The nostalgia is deep on this one, especially because i remember going to S & D underground and getting that Moschino shirt with the fish that he was wearing in the video to impress this chic at school. Man, emotions and memories are the ultimate time machine.
@Ricegawd718
FAM!! S&D Underground!!! I USED TO BE UP IN THERE COPPIN GEAR. ONLY FLY SHIT
@LouieTzepher
@@Ricegawd718 Man, i use to kill the location in Kings plaza in NY. So crazy, how songs take you back.
@premium7182
S&D was my spot to get iceberg😂😂😂😂
@LouieTzepher
@@premium7182 you know it
@hipking23
Always used to go to the S&D underground downtown Brooklyn
@LLO227
Dammmmmm!!! I was today years old when I found this classic Gem!!!
@MichelleJ79
One of the most slept on records from that era
@stillgotyourmom
not really!