PnB Rock hails from Pastorius and Baynton Streets in the Germantown section of Philadelphia — that’s where he found the “P” and “B” in his name. That’s also where he found himself in a bit of trouble.
When Rock was 13 years old, he got sent away to a youth detention program for fighting in school and committing robberies. When Rock turned 19, he was sent to prison; it was there where he learned to blend calming melodies with hard street stories.“There were people up there singing in the yard. They were doing the same thing that I was doing, but they were serious with it,” he remembers. “There would be crowds around them and that was our entertainment, everybody loved it.” PnB wrote his entire first mixtape RNB (Real Nigga Bangaz), while he was locked up and eventually released in 2014. “My first mixtape was highly anticipated in my city and I drove around selling them hand-to-hand,” he says, remarking that he barely made any money off the sales after he factored in the cost of gas. “It was all love because people got to take pictures and meet me face-to-face.”
The bubbling singer/songwriter explored his musical side; a side which was fueled by his mother’s massive CD collection which included albums from the Temptations as well as 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay Z. “My whole life I was surrounded by music. I didn’t really like anything else,” he says. “I didn’t watch cartoons, I didn’t play sports, I just liked music, money and girls.”
When RNB2 dropped in February 2015, Rock’s loyal following had propelled him way past his native Philly blocks. It was enough to earn the attention of a number of major labels, including Atlantic Records, where PnB Rock signed earlier this year.
If RNB and RNB2 laid the foundation, PnB’s newly released RNB3 will set the stage for a long career. Led by tracks like “Fleek” — a song which Rock wrote during his last day in prison and now has over 2.4 million plays on SoundCloud — RNB3 will be PnB Rock’s biggest yet.
On the Sonny Digital-produced “Alone,” he opens up about his shortcomings as a man, admitting that he hasn’t been the most faithful. “Maybe I could turn down 10, but I can’t turn down 20,” he sings about the amount of advances he gets on social media.
Then there are his more laid back tracks like “Feelin Like Diddy” and “No Time,” better known as the ultimate hustler’s anthem. “I’m just telling a female that I could give you whatever you want, but I’m not trying to be tied down,” he says. “I could entertain you and fuck with you, but don’t expect me to be committed to nobody. I’m committed to the grind.”
You see, when it comes to PnB Rock, it’s best to leave the flowers and candy behind. You won’t be needing them. “I got a new sound for sure,” he says. “I could touch different topics that these other artists can’t touch, because I’m in the streets.”
On September 12, 2022 PnB Rock died in a shooting at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles after his girlfriend posted their location on an Instagram story.
Notice Me
PNB Rock Lyrics
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Uh-uh
Uh-uh
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Let me know, 'cause I know you got your phone
In your hand all day, on the 'Gram all day
You been tweetin', Snapchattin'
And I feel like I just got to ask you
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Do you notice me girl, do you notice me?
Notice me, do you ever notice me?
I feel like I'm Jodeci, won't you come and talk to me
Shawty, it ain't hard to see, that your body's calling me (yeah)
You can get it all from me (yeah), girl, I swear I'm all you need
I been showin' love, showin' love (love), liking all your pictures (pictures)
Repostin' when you say things
Sometimes I swear I think they all 'bout me
Tell me if I'm wrong, tell me if I'm wrong (wrong)
Girl, you got me gone (gone), just pick up your phone
Girl, what's up? Let me know
'Cause I know you got your phone
In your hand all day, on the 'Gram all day
You been tweetin', Snapchattin'
And I feel like I just got to ask you
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Do you notice me, girl, do you notice me?
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Yeah, yeah, I just wanna know shawty, do you notice me?
Shawty you should roll with me
Come over and smoke with me
Fuck until we go to sleep
Bet you won't get over me, yeah
Yeah, you got a million followers (yeah)
Me, I got a million dollars (yeah)
Fuck with me, shawty, I got you (yeah)
I could keep you in designer (yeah)
A bad bitch like you, yeah, you priceless
All of this money and ice, yeah
Shawty I could change your life, yeah
Girl, what's up? Let me know
'Cause I know you got your phone (let me know)
In your hand all day (all day), on the 'Gram all day (all day)
You been tweetin' (tweetin'), Snapchattin' (Snapchattin')
And I feel like I just got to ask you (I just gotta ask you)
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Do you notice me, do you notice me?
Do you notice me, girl, do you notice me?
Girl, girl, do you notice me?
Do you notice me?
Do you notice me?
Yeah
Girl, what's up? Let me know
'Cause I know you got your phone
In your hand all day, on the 'Gram all day
You been tweetin', Snapchattin'
And I feel like I just got to ask you
Do you notice me?
In PNB Rock's song "Notice Me," he sings about trying to capture the attention of a girl who seems to be too focused on her phone and social media to notice him. The lyrics portray his frustration and his desire to make a connection with her. He tries to catch her eye by liking all her pictures, reposting her comments, and showing her love in every way he can. He even goes as far as to ask her directly if she notices him. The song is a plea for her attention, and it reflects the anxiety and longing that many people experience in the age of technology.
The song expresses a common feeling of loneliness and disconnection in the modern world. Many people feel like they are just one of the many faces on social media and that nobody really pays attention to them. The lyrics also reveal a sense of vulnerability and insecurity, as PNB Rock opens up about his feelings and puts himself out there.
Additionally, the song's highly repetitive chorus underscores the desperate tone of the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "Do you notice me?" emphasizes the singer's sense of urgency in wanting to be seen and recognized. The beat of the song is also simple and catchy, which helps to make the message more memorable and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, what's up
PNB Rock is trying to initiate a conversation with the girl and wants to know how she is doing.
Let me know, 'cause I know you got your phone
The girl is always on her phone which makes PNB Rock feel ignored, and he wants to know if she is paying attention to him.
In your hand all day, on the 'Gram all day
The girl is always on the 'Gram or Instagram, scrolling and posting pictures.
You been Tweetin', Snapchattin'
The girl is also active on Twitter and Snapchat, which makes PNB Rock wonder if she has time for him as well.
And I feel like I just got to ask you
PNB Rock can no longer ignore the girl's behavior, and wants to find out if she notices him.
Do you notice me do you notice me
PNB Rock is repeating himself to emphasize that he wants to know if the girl notices him.
I feel like I'm Jodeci, won't you come and talk to me
PNB Rock compares himself to Jodeci, a famous R&B group who sings about love and romance, and pleads with the girl to talk to him.
Shawty, it ain't hard to see, that your body's calling me
PNB Rock is confident that the girl is attracted to him based on her body language and other nonverbal cues.
You can get it all from me, girl I swear I'm all you need
PNB Rock is offering himself to the girl and is convincing her that he is all she needs in her life.
I been showin' love, showin' love, liking all your pictures
PNB Rock is showing his interest in the girl by liking all her pictures and posts on social media.
Repost when you say things
PNB Rock is sharing and reposting the girl's quotes on social media to show his support for her.
Sometimes I swear I think they all 'bout me
PNB Rock believes that the girl's social media posts are directed towards him and is looking for affirmation.
Tell me if I'm wrong, tell me if I'm wrong
PNB Rock wants validation from the girl and is requesting her to speak her mind.
Girl you got me going, just pick up your phone
PNB Rock is anxious for the girl to pick up her phone and talk to him because he cannot keep waiting anymore.
Yeah, you got a million followers
The girl has a huge social media following which makes PNB Rock want her to notice him even more.
Me, I got a million dollars
PNB Rock is asserting his financial success and is trying to impress the girl with his wealth.
Fuck with me, shawty, I got you
PNB Rock is trying to persuade the girl to be with him by promising to take care of her and her needs.
I could keep you in designer
PNB Rock can afford to buy the girl designer clothes and wants to spoil her.
Bad bitch like you, you're priceless
PNB Rock thinks the girl is a beautiful and confident woman, and that she is worth more than any amount of money.
All of this money and ice, yeah
PNB Rock is flashing his wealth and is trying to impress the girl by showcasing his valuable possessions and material things.
Shawty I could change your life, yeah
PNB Rock is promising the girl that he could transform her life for the better if she chooses to be with him.
Do you notice me
PNB Rock repeats his earlier question to remind the girl that he is still waiting for her response.
Yeah, yeah, I just wanna know shawty, do you notice me
PNB Rock wants to know if the girl is paying attention to him, and is stating it again to emphasize his feelings for her.
Shawty you should roll with me
PNB Rock is inviting the girl to be with him and to start a relationship.
Come over and smoke with me
PNB Rock invites the girl to come over and hang out with him, probably smoking weed together.
Fuck until we go to sleep
PNB Rock is suggesting having sex with the girl until they both fall asleep.
Bet you won't get over me, yeah
PNB Rock is confident that the girl will have a hard time forgetting him if they start a relationship or have sex.
Girl, girl, do you notice me
PNB Rock is asking the girl again if she is noticing him.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dylan Taylor Cleary-Krell, Julian Gramma, Rakim Hasheem Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SmartParty
Rest in Peace, PnB Rock. Your legacy will live on 🕊
@opium439
I don’t think he’s dead man once google announces it he’s dead fs
@SmartParty
@@opium439 @i am Pluto It's confirmed that he has passed away
@brooklynboy1st
R.I.P TrapStar For LIFE🤟🏼😢🫶🏾🕊💖💜
@fahdaha5251
rip
@zerox5552
I hope they find those trash of humans
@m4yy111
WE FLEXING THE VLONE WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@user-yx3wk6oq4r
Real
@sandoval8897
Rip to a young, talented man. Thank you for existing, PnB Rock
@holdenhartley5454
WE GET IT BRO, WE SEE THE VLONE 😭😭💀💀