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]
PYT
Memphis Bleek Lyrics
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That's what y'all want right
That ol' gangsta, that ol' gangsta
Check it out now yo, yo
All I need, bomb ass freak nigga
Hold me down nigga
Hold my heat shit
Gangsta shit, yo
I need me a straight down girl, get down girl
One to hold me down, one I can count on
I'll even teacher how to load the glocks
Sophisticated school girl
Be on my block
Rocking braclets, anklets the basics
Petite nice body, skin and face sick
One I could shop with
Go uptown and cop with
She not a thug girl but my down chick
She know how to roll the weed but don?t smoke
She know how to cook the coke and bag dope
Screen my calls
Flip on me when im wrong
Talk shit thru the night
Throw it on me on the morning
She like it from the back
With my fingers in her hair
I love it in any position
Ma I don?t care
She like when I shine up them jewels that blind her
And drive by the projects while a nigger hollar
I let her drive the V
She's my pretty young thing
I let her ride with me
She's my pretty young thing
Rap or robbery
My pretty young thing
She's my gangsta bitch
I let her drive the V
She's my pretty young thing
I let her ride with me
She's my pretty young thing
Rap or robbery
She's my pretty young thing
She's my down ass bitch
Yo you know how I do
Dillinger duece duece
One in the sleeve one in the construction boots
My shorty, tote two, that's what she do
One in her purse and one in her Gucci goose
I keep her Prada down
Bitches wanna hollar now
She back out the step
When yo niggers crowd around
That's my road dog
And you know I unload for her
She hold me down anytime I call for her
Like at the time when I crashed the Jag
She brought the Yukon 2000 black
Through a screen and a DVD
Twenites on the truck that'll piss you off
In return I sent her on a tour thru Sacks
With tengrand shoping spree to get back
I brought her a five that look nice when she drive
Put a glock on the dash
Watch the stash nigga
I let her drive the V
She's my pretty young thing
Let her ride with me
She's my pretty young thing
Rap or robbery
My pretty young thing
She's my gangsta bitch
I let her drive the V
My pretty young thing
Let her ride with me
She's my pretty young thing
Rap or robbery
My pretty young thing
Yeah she's my down ass bitch
Ay yo I ride for my lady
Die for my lady
Hold my 380 baby
This what the game made me
I'ma hustler, love it or not
I be thuggin, huggin the block
Glock bustin running from cops
Uh I'm right beside
Pull the gat out of my Pr-ada purse
Clock 'em, clock 'em
That's gotta hurt
I'm your down bitch, your accomplice
Ride for you baby and that's a promise
I got your back nigga
I'm the one you trust to count on your stacks nigga
Cook your cracks nigga
I park the pinsky right off the pounds
Let off hollow rounds if shit goes down
I'm with the robberies, holdin' banks up
This pretty young thing gonna keep it gangsta what?
Uh-huh yeah Amil-lion wha-what?
Amil-lion, Memph man what? uh
I let her drive the V
She's my pretty young thing
I let her ride with me
She's my pretty young thing
Rap or robbery
My pretty young thing
She's my down ass bitch
I let her drive the V
She's my pretty young thing
I let her ride with me
She's my pretty young thing
Rap or robbery
My pretty young thing
She's my gangsta bitch
Ride with me my pretty young thing
Let her my pretty young thing
Let her my pretty young thing
My down ass bitch
The lyrics of Memphis Bleek's "PYT" are about the rapper's desire for a "down-ass" girl who is loyal to him and willing to engage in gangster activities. Bleek wants a girl who is not just physically attractive but also willing to hold his gun, stash drugs, and ride with him in his car while committing crimes. He describes her as sophisticated, feminine, yet tough enough to deal with the harsh realities of his life. She is knowledgeable about the drug game and has his back in any situation.
The chorus, "She's my pretty young thing," shows that he values her for more than just her criminal abilities. He sees her as a potential partner in a romantic and emotional sense. The song is a celebration of the gangster lifestyle, but at the same time, it acknowledges the need for a loyal and supportive girlfriend who understands the dangers of the game.
Overall, the song represents the characteristics of a typical gangsta rap song where the lyrics focus on money, power, and respect achieved through illegal activities. Still, it also highlights the human side of the gangster life and the importance of loyalty, trust, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
All I need, bomb ass freak nigga
I need a sexy, adventurous woman who is willing to support me and hold onto my gun, even if we have to stash illegal drugs and use violence to protect ourselves.
I'll even teach her how to load the glocks
I want to empower and educate my partner so that we can work as a team in dangerous situations.
One I could shop with, go uptown and cop with
I want someone who is stylish, street-smart and can help me find the best gear and drugs in the city.
She not a thug girl but my down chick
I don't need a hardcore criminal partner, but someone who is loyal, reliable and has my back.
She know how to roll the weed but don?t smoke, she know how to cook the coke and bag dope
My partner doesn't need to indulge in drugs, but should know how to handle them properly when needed.
Talk shit through the night, throw it on me on the morning
We can argue and fight, but in the end, we love each other and make up.
I let her drive the V, She's my pretty young thing
My partner is beautiful and precious to me, and I trust her enough to let her drive my valuable car.
I keep her Prada down, Bitches wanna holler now
My partner looks good and is well-kept, attracting attention and even envy from other women.
That's my road dog and you know I unload for her
My partner is not just a lover but also a loyal friend, and I'm willing to fight and protect her when necessary.
I park the Pinsky right off the pounds, let off hollow rounds if shit goes down
My partner and I are both involved in criminal activities, and we are not afraid to use force if faced with danger or conflict.
Ride with me my pretty young thing, Let her my pretty young thing, Let her my pretty young thing
I want my partner to always be by my side, to trust her, and to have fun and enjoy life with her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MALIK COX, SHAWN CARTER, ROBERT KIRKLAND, AMIL WHITEHEAD
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