Obie Trice III was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan by his mother, along with three brothers. He is of African American and German descent. Trice was given a karaoke machine by his mother when he was eleven and he used it to rhyme over instrumentals from artists such as N.W.A. By the age of fourteen, he was attending rap battle spots around Detroit, notably including the Hip Hop Shop.
Obie Trice went by the name of Obie 1 during this time, but when he first met Proof, who was about to introduce him at the Hip Hop Shop, Proof asked him, "What's your name? Your real name, no gimmicks." He was then introduced as Obie Trice, and has kept his real name as his rap name. Trice was introduced to Eminem through D12 member Bizarre. Hot Rapper: Obie Trice. Rolling Stone. Accessed January 22, 2008. Later, Trice received a call from his manager informing him that he would be having dinner with Eminem, and later that night they went to a Kid Rock party.
Before first major release, early years on Shady Records
As an acquaintance of D12 member Bizarre, Obie was signed after a personal introduction to Eminem allowed him to impress the Detroit rap legend in-person. The general public were first introduced to Obie on D12's Devil's Night album on a skit. His one-line opener ("Obie Trice: Real name, no gimmicks" - taken from his song "Rap Name" and referring to the lack of a rap pseudonym) on Eminem's lead single; "Without Me", off the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful The Eminem Show increased public awareness of his name and slogan. Obie also appeared in the video for the song, body-slamming a dummy representing Moby. Appearances on DJ Green Lantern's official Shady Records Invasion mixtape series, allowed him to further his public recognition.
In 2002, Trice appeared in 8 Mile as one of the rappers in the Chin Tiki parking lot scene. Trice also has a featured appearance as Big Pimpin' in the Detroit made independent feature film Life Goes On, which will premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival in May 2006.
A short while before the first Invasion mixtape was released, he became involved in the Eminem-Benzino beef after being called out by Benzino with the line "Obie Trice/You's a buster" in a diss-track directed at Eminem and Shady Records. In response to Benzino, Obie released the track "Welcome to Detroit City" (a track over the beat from Cam'ron's song "Welcome to New York City") on the first Invasion mixtape. He also joined his label-mates in the highly publicised Ja Rule-50 Cent beef but never received a direct response from Ja Rule.
Cheers
His debut album Cheers was released on September 23, 2003 with its first single "Got Some Teeth" being well received on radio in a number of countries. He also released the songs "Don't Come Down" and "The Set Up". The album consists of 17 tracks with production from Eminem, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Mike Elizondo, Emile, Fredwreck and Denaun Porter. Artists featuring on Cheers include Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg and D12 among others. The album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA.
Second Rounds On Me
As of 2005 he has begun work on his second album, entitled 2nd Rounds On Me, which was expected later that year. Never making the 2005 calendar mark, Obie set sights on releasing it in 2006. Although the album will be released by Shady Records, it will feature a lineup primarily comprised of local Detroit rappers with decreased presence from Eminem and other Shady/Aftermath artists.
Shooting
On December 31, 2005, Trice was shot twice while driving on the Lodge Expressway by Wyoming Avenue in Detroit. One of the bullets entered his skull. Trice was able to drive off the expressway, where his girlfriend waved down police. He was taken to Providence Hospital and released later that day. Doctors are still contemplating whether or not to remove the bullet which entered his head, as it may be too dangerous to operate.
Leaving Shady Records, current situation
Obie Trice left Shady Records on June 26, 2008, because of a dispute because Interscope claimed they would not fund another Obie Trice CD. This news was first put into circulation by Hip-Hop blog Urban Lookout; a few days after they broke the news, a track (Giants) leaked confirming the rumor. Even though Obie has left Shady Records, Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg says that Eminem and Obie are still close friends, and that Eminem will still work with Obie Trice on future projects.
Discography:
Cheers (2003) - Platinum
2nd Rounds On Me (2006) Released:August 15, 2006
Featured/Other songs:
"Doe Ray Me": D12 and Obie Trice
"Love Me": Eminem, 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Drips": Eminem and Obie Trice
"Spend Some Time": Eminem, 50 Cent, Stat Quo and Obie Trice
"Adrenaline Rush": Obie Trice
"Fok de Macht": The Opposites and Obie Trice
"Loyalty": D12 and Obie Trice
"Doctor Doctor": Bizarre and Obie Trice
"72nd & Central": Proof, J-Hill and Obie Trice
"Stay Bout It": Obie Trice and Stat Quo
"Growing Up in the Hood": The Game and Obie Trice
"Hennessey": 2Pac and Obie Trice
"Drama Setter": Tony Yayo, Eminem, and Obie Trice
"It Has Been Said": Eminem, Diddy and Obie Trice
"War": Trick Trick and Obie Trice
"Hustler": 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Get That Money": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, and Lloyd Banks
"Get That Money (remix)": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Lloyd Banks, and Krondon
Jamaican Girl
Obie Trice Lyrics
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{She say}
Call me baby, baby
{She say}
Call me baby, baby
{She say}
Call me baby, baby
{She say}
[Chorus]
I just want you in my arms Obie
Hold you till the morning Obie
Know you got it going on Obie
I don't hear what the rumbleclots say {She say}
I just want you in my arms Obie
Hold you till the morning Obie
Know you got it going on Obie
Sex and on that good love to me
She say she like em dark skinn-ded
Not timid, wanna rumble in my loft is it
Talk different, her walk's exscusite
Switch is ridiculous, locks is twisted
Like a block she said visit us
Jamrock why don't you picture us, with
Kids or whip, a ton of cannabis
So I can can it on a canoe
Sippin coconuts like its a can of some brew
I'm what she plan to hold on to {she say}
[Chorus]
Haters wanna hate, hey no way, hey
She'll slit ya throat, mess around with O
She move a pound of coke, like brown with hopes
Of being close to folk, if you clown ya poked
No joke, murder she wrote, provoke me no a rotty
Be a dead body, it be that dread hotty
Me no know no one that more potty
Down on her knees, up in the party to please my body {she say}
I just want you in my arms Obie
Hold you till the morning Obie
Know you got it going on Obie
I don't hear what them rumble clots say (She say)
I just want you in my arms
Till the break of dawn we can get it on Obie
Ain't no need to prolong Obie
Realest nigga on this song is Obie
Way she move, got me in her hypnotic ways
Her voice maneuvers, got me thinking bout her day to day
See I'm faced with beauty, there's nothing more for me to say
Put on the dance floor and play with Obie
And it's no cliche, O's great like the lake
So she pon'd the river her way of doing the snake
Jamaican God, make a true playa break
Say it ain't so, ya truth is fate
Incense lit when she's interested in insertion
Any minute ya squirting, she gifted in
Giving you the business, hurting em
Plus she know that art of perversion {she say}
[Chorus]
[Repeat: x12]
Call me baby, baby
The song "Jamaican Girl" by Obie Trice is about his infatuation with a Jamaican woman. He starts off the song by saying "Call me baby, baby" and the woman responds with the same thing. This indicates a flirtatious conversation between the two. The chorus of the song communicates his desire to be with her and to ignore the negativity from outsiders. He wants to hold her until the morning and expresses his faith in her abilities to satisfy him sexually.
The first verse is about how the Jamaican woman likes her men. She prefers dark-skinned men who are not shy and are willing to engage in rough sex. Obie also mentions how the woman's locks are twisted and how she wants to have children with him. In the second verse, he talks about how people might hate on them for being together, but he is not bothered by that. He believes that the Jamaican woman is capable of doing anything, even moving a pound of cocaine. He refers to her as a "dread hotty" and praises her sexual abilities.
Overall, "Jamaican Girl" is about Obie's fascination with a Jamaican woman and his desire to be with her despite outside negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me baby, baby
Repetition of a request from a woman to call her baby
I just want you in my arms Obie
The woman desires to be held by Obie
Hold you till the morning Obie
The woman wants to be in Obie's embrace until morning comes
Know you got it going on Obie
The woman acknowledges Obie's confidence and attractiveness
I don't hear what the rumbleclots say {She say}
The woman doesn't pay attention to negative comments about her relationship with Obie
Sex and on that good love to me
The woman desires passionate and affectionate sex with Obie
She say she like em dark skinn-ded
The woman prefers dark-skinned men
Not timid, wanna rumble in my loft is it
The woman desires a confident and assertive partner with whom she can engage in sexual activity
Talk different, her walk's exscusite
The woman has a unique way of speaking and carries herself with elegance
Switch is ridiculous, locks is twisted
The woman has a beautiful hairstyle that impresses Obie
Like a block she said visit us
The woman wants Obie to visit her in a specific location
Jamrock why don't you picture us, with
The woman wants to imagine a future with Obie in a Jamaican setting
Kids or whip, a ton of cannabis
The woman wants to have children and a car, and smoke a lot of marijuana with Obie
So I can can it on a canoe
The woman wants to smoke marijuana while floating on a canoe with Obie
Sippin coconuts like its a can of some brew
The woman wants to drink coconut water with Obie as if it were beer
I'm what she plan to hold on to {she say}
The woman wants to keep Obie as her romantic partner
Haters wanna hate, hey no way, hey
Obie dismisses negative opinions from others
She'll slit ya throat, mess around with O
The woman is willing to use violence on people who mess with Obie
She move a pound of coke, like brown with hopes
The woman is involved in drug trafficking
Of being close to folk, if you clown ya poked
The woman is trying to get closer to influential people, and will harm those who disrespect her
No joke, murder she wrote, provoke me no a rotty
The woman has committed murder before and should not be provoked
Be a dead body, it be that dread hotty
The woman warns that those who disrespect her will end up dead
Me no know no one that more potty
The woman claims to be the craziest person Obie knows
Down on her knees, up in the party to please my body {she say}
The woman is willing to engage in sexual activities to satisfy Obie
Way she move, got me in her hypnotic ways
The woman's movement captivates and hypnotizes Obie
Her voice maneuvers, got me thinking bout her day to day
The woman's voice makes Obie think about her daily routine and life
See I'm faced with beauty, there's nothing more for me to say
Obie is mesmerized by the woman's beauty, and cannot express it verbally
Put on the dance floor and play with Obie
Obie wants to dance with the woman and have fun together
And it's no cliche, O's great like the lake
Obie is truly great and should not be underestimated
So she pon'd the river her way of doing the snake
The woman danced sensually and seductively with Obie
Jamaican God, make a true playa break
Obie is impressed by the woman's skills and beauty, which he believes are divine
Say it ain't so, ya truth is fate
The woman is truthful and her words will come true
Incense lit when she's interested in insertion
The woman has a ritual of lighting incense when she wants to have sex
Any minute ya squirting, she gifted in
The woman is skilled in making Obie ejaculate during sex
Giving you the business, hurting em
The woman is aggressive and dominant during sexual encounters
Plus she know that art of perversion {she say}
The woman is experienced in fetishes and kinky sex
Realest nigga on this song is Obie
Obie is the most genuine and authentic rapper on the track
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUIS EDGARDO RESTO, MARSHALL B. III MATHERS, MICHAEL JR. STRANGE, OBIE TRICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@konscienciadivinus661
Obie deserves some respect man, the dude really put out hit after hit. And, they are still the greatest songs in 2022.
@piscean91106
Obie deserves hella more recognition cause this dude is bangin' on just about all the shit he spits on!!!
@Hunkzilla
Unexpected collaboration which resulted in a pretty awesome song!!!
@andieslive669
Yes, Brick and Lace hormany is on fire with Obie and the beat, the dancers and the video is maginificant. Great job every body.
@justinobileme2937
This song is underrated, 4 million views, it deserves higher.
@amorgan233
We love you Brick and Lace. Thank you for creating great music. You are still the best in 2020.
@nuclearfetusdismemberment9227
2022 and still stuck in my head.
@nuclearfetusdismemberment9227
2023 and still jaming
@KevyMUZAK
THIS track still blaze in the club... I put it down all the time ... RESPECT OBIE and Brick & Lace ... !!!
@MarkSecuritas
true :D