Jordan attended Pepperdine University in California to pick up a bachelor's degree in communications, graduating summa cum laude and was a state finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship.
Jordan's first single was the 1995 #1 hit single "This Is How We Do It", and defined his hip hop soul musical style. "This Is How We Do It" and its follow-up, "Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz", show a strong hip hop influence, and Jordan's material fit alongside the rest of Def Jam's output. Future hits would include "Let's Ride" with Master P in 1998 and "Get It on Tonite" in late-1999.
Besides crafting his own material, Jordan has written and produced for a number of outside artists, including Christina Milian, 98 Degrees, Deborah Cox ("Nobody's Supposed to Be Here", 1998), and Sisqó (the number-one hit "Incomplete", 2000). The singer has had cameo roles in the films "The Fighting Temptations" and "The Nutty Professor."
Jordan left Def Soul in 2003 and released the album "Life After Def" on Koch Records.
Jordan released his 7th project - "Let It Rain" - on October 21, 2008.
In 2010, Jordan left the music business to become a minister. As he explained on his Twitter feed, the decision is "a calling that’s probably been with me all my life since I was a child. And I’ve known it. A lot of people in the business know it and have the same calling but that leap of faith is difficult."
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Montell Jordan Lyrics
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With a different type of swing
You know, you better ask somebody
Baby, this is for you, and you, and definitely you
I'm the type of guy who takes time to just kick back
I turn around my baseball cap
I have a 40 sitting on my lap
A female worth my while
I'm scoping it, checking a smile
And I know that I can get it
And I'll hit it if she's with it
I get the 5 to the 6-7 digits
Call her up on my cellular
And all the shit that I'll say to her
The fun will begin when I hit the skizins
So if a girlie is lonesome
I think that she knows where to go when she wants some
'Cause Monty ain't here for nothing but I gotta let all
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Summertime, no funner time for me to kick in with you
To find some things I want to get into
I call up my crew I tell them bring a brew
And some Hennessey for the beach party
So call up your girlfriends
And you know there always tends to be an ugly one
But bring her, too
Fat or skinny she likes to shoop
With Montell and the SL Coup
While the beat is bumpin' from South Central to Compton
A little somethin' somethin'
Could very well be the next Aaron Neville
Sounding like nobody 'cause I'm on another level
And ya fellas can't take it with a shovel
But it ain't for you
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
This is somethin' for the honeyz
When you're rolling
Summertime, oh so fine
It feels all right
Summertime tonight, something for you honey
The "M" "O" the "N" "T" the "E" double "L" "L"
And yes I'm guaranteeing that I won't be felon
Some people call me Monty, some call me Monty Swinger
Sometimes I bust around but I'm an R&B singer
And I'm a go on and flow on
And you tell two friends and she'll tell two
And so on and so on
Another number 1 hit so get your roll on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Montell Jordan's "Somethin' 4 da Honeyz" is a smooth and playful R&B song that celebrates summertime romance and the thrill of the chase. The song opens with a confident Montell promising to come back with a different type of swing and initiates his pursuit of a female of his liking. Through his unique flow and style, he describes his method of charming and wooing his potential love interests, exuding supreme confidence in his abilities to win them over. The chorus repeats the song's title, which emphasizes its dedication to the ladies and summer-loving lifestyle.
The second verse highlights the care-free nature of summer as Montell invites his friends to join a beach party where they can all have a good time together. In this verse, Montell also gives a nod to "Shoop" by Salt-N-Pepa as he mentions that even the "ugly" girl should be invited to dance along with the crew. The song ends with Montell introducing himself, emphasizing that he is an R&B singer, and inviting others to join the love-for-summer movement.
Overall, "Somethin' 4 da Honeyz" is a fun and catchy summer track that accentuates the summer fling narrative. Montell's playful and confident delivery is sure to make you wish for longer summer days and warm summer nights spent with the ones you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, coming right back at cha,
With a different type of swing
I'm back with a new style, get ready for something different
You know, you better ask somebody
Spread the word, everyone needs to hear this
Baby, this is for you, and you, and definitely you
This song is for all the ladies out there
I'm the type of guy who takes time to just kick back
I like to relax and take it easy
I turn around my baseball cap
I'm casual and laid-back
I have a 40 sitting on my lap
I'm enjoying a drink
Slamming the ivories until I sees
A female worth my while
I'm playing the piano until I spot a girl that catches my eye
I'm scoping it, checking a smile
And I know that I can get it
And I'll hit it if she's with it
I'm checking her out, confident that I can win her over
I get the 5 to the 6-7 digits
Call her up on my cellular
I get her phone number and call her on my cell
And all the shit that I'll say to her
The fun will begin when I hit the skizins
I'll say some smooth lines and the good times will start when we get together
So if a girlie is lonesome
I think that she knows where to go when she wants some
If a girl is looking for some company, she knows who to call
'Cause Monty ain't here for nothing but I gotta let all
I'm not here for nothing, I'm here to have a good time
Summertime, no funner time for me to kick in with you
To find some things I want to get into
Summer is the perfect time for us to hang out and have some fun
I call up my crew I tell them bring a brew
And some Hennessey for the beach party
I call my friends and we bring drinks for a party on the beach
So call up your girlfriends
And you know there always tends to be an ugly one
But bring her, too
Invite your friends, even the less attractive one
Fat or skinny she likes to shoop
With Montell and the SL Coup
No matter what a girl's body type is, she can dance and have a good time with us
While the beat is bumpin' from South Central to Compton
A little somethin' somethin'
Our music is popular across different areas, and everyone is enjoying it
Could very well be the next Aaron Neville
Sounding like nobody 'cause I'm on another level
And ya fellas can't take it with a shovel
But it ain't for you
I'm unique and talented, better than most, but this song isn't meant for guys
This is somethin' for the honeyz
When you're rolling
Summertime, oh so fine
It feels all right
Summertime tonight, something for you honey
This is a song for the ladies to enjoy when they're out having fun
The "M" "O" the "N" "T" the "E" double "L" "L"
And yes I'm guaranteeing that I won't be felon
My name is Montell, and I promise I won't get into trouble
Some people call me Monty, some call me Monty Swinger
Sometimes I bust around but I'm an R&B singer
Some know me as Monty Swinger, but I'm primarily known for my R&B music
And I'm a go on and flow on
And you tell two friends and she'll tell two
And so on and so on
Another number 1 hit so get your roll on
I'll keep making music and gaining popularity, so keep spreading the word and partying with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALTON DAMERON TAYLOR, CLAYDES SMITH, DENNIS RONALD THOMAS, GEORGE MELVIN BROWN, RICHARD ALLEN WESTFIELD, ROBERT BELL
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Oh yeah, coming right back at cha,
With a different type of swing
You know, you better ask somebody
Baby, this is for you, and you, and definitely you
I'm the type of guy who takes time to just kick back
I turn around my baseball cap
I have a 40 sitting on my lap
Slamming the ivories until I sees
A female worth my while
I'm scoping it, checking a smile
And I know that I can get it
And I'll hit it if she's with it
I get the 5 to the 6-7 digits
Call her up on my cellular
And all the shit that I'll say to her
The fun will begin when I hit the skizins
So if a girlie is lonesome
I think that she knows where to go when she wants some
Cause Monty ain't here for nothing but I gotta let all
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Summertime, no funner time for me to kick in with you
To find some things I want to get into
I call up my crew I tell them bring a brew
And some Hennessey for the beach party
So call up your girlfriends
And you know there always tends to be an ugly one
But bring her, too
Fat or skinny she likes to shoop
With Montell and the SL Coup
While the beat is bumpin' from South Central to Compton
A little somethin' somethin'
Could very well be the next Aaron Neville
Sounding like nobody 'cause I'm on another level
And ya fellas can't take it with a shovel
But it ain't for you
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
This is somethin' for the honeyz
When you're rolling
Summertime, oh so fine
It feels all right
Summertime tonight, something for you honey
The "M" "O" the "N" "T" the "E" double "L" "L"
And yes I'm guaranteeing that I won't be felon
Some people call me Monty, some call me Monty Swinger
Sometimes I bust around but I'm an R&B singer
And I'm a go on and flow on
And you tell two friends and she'll tell two
And so on and so on
Another number 1 hit so get your roll on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Alton Dameron Taylor / Claydes Smith / Dennis Ronald Thomas / George Melvin Brown / Richard Allen Westfield / Robert Bell
Liam Carey
Still banging in almost 2021. Montell killed the 90s
Mr. Speyside
This should’ve been a bigger hit than it was. ‘This is how we do it’ was such a huge hit that this one fell flat. But it was an otherwise great song on its own.
DubVee's Finest
Was always my follow up song haha. The cd wasn't bad overall frfr.
Joshua Keddy
Facts yo
Daniel Burns
this song went to #21 on the pop charts in 1995!!!
smokejblow66
This was top 10 on my charts 😛
Moleboheng Sehume
Montell actually also has a great voice apar from the dope beats...what a banger!!!
Serene Ellis
Such a classic 90’s vibe
StylistecS
Epitomizes it to a t
Moussa Ndiaye
Souvenirs de jeunesse! Vive la musique des 90’s!