1) A southern rap artist fro… Read Full Bio ↴At least three artists share this name:
1) A southern rap artist from the northside of Houston, TX, born January 6, 1981.
Mike Jones has become well-known for his unique repetition of his own name throughout his songs. Many of his songs contain the phrases "Who is Mike Jones?" or "Mike Jones!" His major promotional gimmick is to sell and hand out shirts with his cell phone number on them (athletic department-style shirts reading "Property of Mike Jones"), as well as shouting out the number throughout his mixtapes and albums, encouraging fans to call him on his Motorola phone.
Jones is known for recording in the "chopped & screwed" style popularized by DJ Screw, also of Houston. The slowed-down audio aesthetic supposedly mimics the effect of "sippin' sizzurp," that is, cough syrup containing codeine. Most followers of the chopped & screwed style claim that it has outgrown its drug-related roots. Jones' trademark technique is to take a line from one of his songs and use it as a chorus in another, or sometimes even in the same song, screwing, chopping and repeating it (for example, the chorus to "Back Then" is sampled from the track "Still Tippin").
Jones has used repetition of certain words and phrases extensively in his songs. An example of this can be found in songs such as Back Then when he constantly repeats "Mike Jones" and "Who is Mike Jones." As a result, he has come under intense scrutiny or criticism from fellow rappers in his native Houston such as rappers Chamillionaire and Lil' Flip who have accused Mike Jones of copying their slang or criticized his aforementioned rapping style.
2) Solo pianist. Mike Jones (born August 11, 1962) is an American jazz pianist. He has appeared onstage with Penn and Teller since 2006, and continues to play with them during their nightly show in Las Vegas.
He first garnished praise as a young musician, performing professionally at the age of ten. Following the advice of Oscar Peterson, Jones attended Berklee School of Music, in Boston. While still attending the school he started work as a studio musician.
During his time commuting from Boston to New York, Jones worked as the on-air pianist and music director of the Nancy Merrill Show. He also appeared throughout the New England area with jazz musicians Herb Pomeroy, Gray Seargent, Dick Johnson, and others. In 1994 his first solo recording on Chiaroscuro Records, "Oh, Look At Me Now" was released. This was followed by "Runnin' Wild" recorded live in Buffalo, NY, his hometown, and then "Live At Steinway Hall", in New York City.
3) An experimental tape artist from Cardiff, Wales.
Mike Jones ran the CTOANR cassette tape label in the early eighties which featured the likes of Artists such as The Stripey Zebras's, Instant Automatons and other independent artists. Mike was also a recording artist and played in The Chromosomes, Effigies (UK) and released solo work.
Recordings from Mike and The Chromosomes were released in 2008 by the American Label Hyped2Death. The album Messthetics: Greatest Hiss features "Reckless Policies" from Mikes 1981 solo Album "Pretty Flowers", "Hi Fi Know How" by The Chromosomes plus a Cardiff based radio competition where his band finished third (out of three).
Since 1985 Mike has played in the punk/techno/C86 band named Otalgia (which is a medical term for earache).
Mr. Jones
Mike Jones Lyrics
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Another mike diesel production (Mike Jones)
But you'll never catch Mr. Jones (Mr. Jones)
He's got a gang that's far too strong (Ice Age Ice Age Ice Age)
Your friends know it, that's why you're all alone (All alone)
Chasing the man you can't see (Mike Jones)
So just walk away and let him be
He's got a shotgun so go back home (Who? Who?)
I'm back my music tracks about to sell another meal
My pants they saggin' from them hundred dollar bills
These haters hate but they don't really wanna see the steal
These haters hate but they don't really wanna see the steal
Had a million in my bank before I solemn bought the deal
Had a million in my bank before I solemn bought the deal
Before I came I just say the streets wouldn't feel
The shit that I'm spittin' the shit that's real
But now I'm like mellow I'm the king of the hill
American dream I'm livin' that for real
Eleven Corvette a nigga tell me how you feel
The diamonds on my teeth and put them on my phantom grill (Smile, ha ha)
You can ride all day long
Another mike diesel production (Mike Jones)
But you'll never catch Mr. Jones (Mr. Jones)
He's got a gang that's far too strong (Ice Age Ice Age Ice Age)
Your friends know it, that's why you're all alone (All alone)
Chasing the man you can't see (Mike Jones)
So just walk away and let him be
He's got a shotgun so go back home (Who? Who?)
Cause you'll never get Mr. Jones (Mike Jones)
I used to get dissed by the chicks in the club
Now they want to rub my belly wanna show ya boy some love
They see me iced up they be like wassup?
Try to jack me if you wanna I'ma leave you fucked up
Used to roll hatchback now I'm Cadillac and Benz
Used to roll hatchback now I'm Cadillac and Benz
I used to have homies now I'm like fuck friends
Cause even back then all they did was pretend
Now I got my own label Ice Age and I'm boss
I'm the mayor of this town with the key to that Boat
All my cars black on black except the one with big gloss
Got another white on white I call that ho rick Rick Ross (Ross) (Ha ha ha ha)
You can ride all day long
Another mike diesel production (Mike Jones)
But you'll never catch Mr. Jones (Mr. Jones)
He's got a gang that's far too strong (Ice Age Ice Age Ice Age)
Your friends know it, that's why you're all alone (All alone)
Chasing the man you can't see (Mike Jones)
So just walk away and let him be
He's got a shotgun so go back home (Who? Who?)
Cause you'll never get Mr. Jones (Mike Jones)
Hey
Now make it rain
Hey
Now make it rain
Hey
Now make it rain
American dream, album and movie on the way baby (ha ha ha ha ha ha)
The lyrics of Mike Jones's song "Mr. Jones" tell a story about him being a successful rapper who has made a lot of money and is living the American dream. The opening lines suggest that he is untouchable, and people cannot catch him. He has a powerful gang, and people know that they cannot mess with him. The song uses the metaphor of chasing after Mr. Jones, who represents Mike Jones, and not being able to catch him. The line "your friends know it, that's why you're all alone" suggests that the people who are trying to chase him don't have friends and are perhaps jealous of his success.
As the song progresses, Jones talks about his success and his wealth, including the fact that he had a million dollars in his bank account before signing a record deal. He also talks about his position as the head of his own record label, Ice Age. He mentions the cars he owns, including a Corvette and a Cadillac, as well as the diamonds on his teeth. The line "used to have homies now I'm like f\*ck friends" suggests that his success has distanced him from his old friends. The song ends with a call to "make it rain" and a promise of an upcoming album and movie.
Overall, the song portrays a confident and successful rapper who is living the high life and isn't afraid to brag about it. It also suggests that his success has come at a price, with friends and haters alike trying and failing to bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
You can ride all day long
You can search for me all day but you won't find me
Another mike diesel production (Mike Jones)
This beat was provided by Mike Diesel and this is Mike Jones
But you'll never catch Mr. Jones (Mr. Jones)
You may chase me but you won't catch me
He's got a gang that's far too strong (Ice Age Ice Age Ice Age)
I have a group that's too powerful to take down, called Ice Age
Your friends know it, that's why you're all alone (All alone)
Your friends know they can't beat me, so you're left alone to do it alone
Chasing the man you can't see (Mike Jones)
You don't know where I am but you keep looking for me
So just walk away and let him be
It's better for you to just give up and move on
He's got a shotgun so go back home (Who? Who?)
I have protection, so you better leave before you get hurt
Cause you'll never get Mr. Jones (Mike Jones)
You won't be able to catch me, Mike Jones
I'm back my music tracks about to sell another meal
I'm back with new music that will sell a lot
My pants they saggin' from them hundred dollar bills
I have so much money that my pants are heavily weighed down
These haters hate but they don't really wanna see the steal
My haters actually admire me but are too afraid to show it
Had a million in my bank before I solemn bought the deal
I had a lot of money before I signed a record deal
Before I came I just say the streets wouldn't feel
Before I came, the streets didn't have true, real music
The shit that I'm spittin' the shit that's real
The lyrics I write are real stuff, no fake things
But now I'm like mellow I'm the king of the hill
I'm at the top of the industry and feel relaxed about it
American dream I'm livin' that for real
I have achieved the American dream and am living it
Eleven Corvette a nigga tell me how you feel
I have 11 Corvettes, how does that make you feel?
The diamonds on my teeth and put them on my phantom grill (Smile, ha ha)
I even have diamonds on my teeth like those in my car's grill
Used to roll hatchback now I'm Cadillac and Benz
I used to drive a hatchback, but now I drive luxurious cars like a Cadillac or Benz
I used to have homies now I'm like fuck friends
I used to have friends, but now I don't trust anyone and have no friends
Cause even back then all they did was pretend
In the past, my friends were all fake and never really there for me
Now I got my own label Ice Age and I'm boss
I founded my own record label called Ice Age and I'm the boss of it
I'm the mayor of this town with the key to that Boat
I'm so influential that I can control this town with the key to a yacht called Boat
All my cars black on black except the one with big gloss
All my cars are black on black, except for the one with a shiny finish
Got another white on white I call that ho rick Rick Ross (Ross) (Ha ha ha ha)
I have another white car, and I named it after Rick Ross, which is humorous to me
Hey
An interjection to get attention
Now make it rain
Throw money everywhere
American dream, album and movie on the way baby (ha ha ha ha ha ha)
I'm living the American dream and have new work coming soon, and I'm excited about it
Lyrics Β© TRAIN GANG MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL SHAWN ROBINSON, MIKE JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sierra B
You can ride all day long
Another Myke Diesel production (Mike Jones)
But you'll never catch Mr. Jones (Mr. Jones)
He's got a gang that's far too strong (Ice Age Ice Age Ice Age)
Your friends know it, that's why you're all alone (All alone)
Chasing the man you can't see (Mike Jones)
So just walk away and let him be
He's got a shotgun so go back home (Who? Who?)
Cause you'll never get Mr. Jones (Mike Jones)
[Verse 1]
I'm back my music tracks about to sell another mil'
My pants they saggin' from them hundred dollar bills
These haters hate but they don't really wanna see the steel
These haters hate but they don't really wanna see the steel
Had a million in my bank before I solemn bought the deal
Had a million in my bank before I solemn bought the deal
Before I came I just say the streets wouldn't feel
The shit that I'm spittin' the shit that's real
But now I'm like mellow I'm the king of the hill
American dream I'm livin' that for real
Eleven Corvette a nigga tell me how you feel
The diamonds on my teeth and put them on my phantom grill (Smile, ha ha)
[Hook]
You can ride all day long (Mike Jones)
But you'll never catch Mr. Jones (Mr. Jones)
He's got a gang that's far too strong (Ice Age Ice Age Ice Age)
Your friends know it, that's why you're all alone (All alone)
Chasing the man you can't see (Mike Jones)
So just walk away and let him be
He's got a shotgun so go back home (Who? Who?)
Cause you'll never get Mr. Jones (Mike Jones
Andy Wasson
Still one of the greatest beats Iβve ever heard..this song isnβt popular but people who know it knows whatβs up..
Jeremy Crockett
I see what you mean because I am now starting to appreciate the beat and the song itself!
Olen Miller
Facts the lyrics
Jeremy Crockett
@Olen Miller U R true about that!!
Cody Jack
@Jeremy Crockettsame
Jeremy Crockett
@Cody Jack nice
ryan wilson
Is it me or does anyone get chills from the chorus
Fabrienne Perkins
ryan wilson ha ha ha
Ny-Ty Lekker
Sick chorus
ThΔ Kings Legacy
Chills Still in 2022