PartyNextDoor was the first artist signed to Drake's OVO Sound record label in 2013, in a joint-venture with Warner Records.[2] He then released his first extended play self-titled PartyNextDoor later that year. He subsequently released PartyNextDoor Two and PNDColours in 2014 and PartyNextDoor 3 in 2016. He has also seen success as a songwriter, having penned "Work", which was released on Rihanna's album Anti and peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and become one of the most successful songs of the year, along with "Wild Thoughts" which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jahron Anthony Brathwaite was born to a Jamaican mother and a Trinidadian father in Mississauga, Ontario.He was inspired by the music his father played to him when he was younger such as Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Blackstreet and 112.
2007–2014: Career beginnings and debut album
Having made electronic-infused R&B under his real name Jahron Brathwaite [Jahron B], he signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell as a songwriter, under the name PartyNextDoor, at age 18.[7][failed verification] His first mixtape, PartyNextDoor, was released to the iTunes Store on July 1, 2013.[8] It entered on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart at number six with sales of 2,000 copies[9] and peaked at number 34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the week of July 20, 2013.[10] He performed background vocals on "Own It" and "Come Thru" from Drake's third studio album, Nothing Was the Same.[11]
His debut studio album PartyNextDoor Two was released on July 30, 2014. The record featured singles like "Thirsty", "FWU", "East Liberty" and the Billboard charted "Recognize", featuring Drake. Later that year, on December 3, 2014, PartyNextDoor released the four-track EP titled PNDColours, with the follow-up COLOURS 2, released in 2017.[12] In 2015, he produced three songs on Drake's If You're Reading This It's Too Late: "Legend", "Preach" and "Wednesday Night Interlude".[7]
2016–present: PartyNextDoor 3, Partymobile and Partypack
PartyNextDoor earned his first number-one song as a songwriter when on January 27, 2016, Rihanna released the lead single "Work" from her eighth studio album, Anti.[13][14] The song maintained its spot at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. He also penned the song "Sex with Me" on the same album.[2] On March 25, 2016, PartyNextDoor released "Come and See Me", which features fellow artist Drake, from his upcoming second studio album, PartyNextDoor 3 (also known as P3). A music video directed by affiliate and collaborator Adrian Martinez and featuring appearances by Kylie Jenner, Big Sean, and Jhené Aiko was released on Snapchat on June 23, 2016.[15] On June 15, 2016, Jeremih called into Real 92.3 LA to announce a joint album with PartyNextDoor called Late Night Party. On July 2, 2016, he released another single, "Like That", featuring Jeremih and Lil Wayne, on OVO Sound radio.[16] On July 21, 2016, PartyNextDoor announced the release date for his second studio album PartyNextDoor 3 for August 12, 2016, and released "Not Nice", the record's second single.[17]
He and Jeremih toured in 2016 and had plans to release a joint project.[18]
On June 4, 2017, PartyNextDoor released Colours 2 without any prior announcement. A short film for the EP was released on June 12, 2017.[citation needed]
On September 29, 2017, he released an EP titled Seven Days, which included guest appearances from Halsey and Rick Ross.
After a lead artist hiatus PartyNextDoor returned in December 2019 with two singles "The News" and "Loyal", with the latter featuring Drake. They served as the lead singles of his album Partymobile which he tweeted would be released in February.[19] The album was eventually released on March 27, 2020, following delays.[20]
On October 15, 2020, Party surprise-announced the release of Partypack, a seven-song EP containing previously unreleased songs like the 2014 song "Persian Rugs". The EP was released the following day.[21]
On January 29, 2021, Party released his 2014 EP, Colours, to streaming services for the first time. It includes four extra tracks that were previously released as Colours 2 in 2017.
Gown Woman
Partynextdoor Lyrics
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I'm chilling most times, but I blame the DJ
She the dark-skin chick with a light-skin crew
Her pretty face and 'em high heel shoes
Got love for them niggas, we got love for you too (I know)
See my car is out there, and your girls inside
Stop tripping, we just going for a ride
Find my niggas if they tryna leave too
Either way
Why you letting them think for you?
When you're a grown ass woman
Baby, you're a grown ass woman
Why you letting them think for you
When you a grown ass woman
Baby, you a grown ass woman
Why they doing the thinking for you?
Noo, why they doing the thinking for you
(Tell me, baby)
She wants drop tops, hair blowing in the wind
Must be the liquor cause it's place she never been
"Oh, and pour it up" she said
"Oh, and pour it up" she said
She tryna leave with me, tryna leave with her
But she with her friends, yeah, handful of girls
Homie, she fly
Blowing grams, I'm tree high
She fly like G-5
I see your friends tryna tell you how you need to stay back (Oh, yeah)
Girl you see the player got a plan, and you know you need that
Either way
Why you letting them think for you?
When you're a grown ass woman
Baby, you're a grown ass woman
Why you letting them think for you
When you a grown ass woman
Baby, you a grown ass woman
Why they doing the thinking for you?
Noo, why they doing the thinking for you
(Tell me, baby)
Yeah, I know you know
All my niggas in the V.I.'
Still bumpin' to T.I. baby
And you rocking with a G now baby
Baby no games at all, no
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, I choose you
Ohh, choose you
Ohh, I choose you
Ohh, choose you
Ohh, I choose you
Baby no games at all, no
In PARTYNEXTDOOR's song "Gown Woman," the lyrics describe a woman who is confident and independent. The music video shows the artist sitting court side at a basketball game, observing the woman as she enjoys herself with her friends. He refers to her as a "grown ass woman," highlighting her maturity and strength. The woman wants to leave with the artist, but her friends are holding her back, trying to control her decisions.
The artist encourages her to think for herself and not let others influence her choices. The lyrics touch on the idea of female empowerment and the struggle for women to break free from societal expectations and norms. The references to T.I. and the V.I. show the artist's background and the environment in which he grew up.
Overall, the lyrics of "Gown Woman" celebrate a woman who is unafraid to be her own person and make her own choices, independent of what others might think or say.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting court side, to the game she play
He's sitting beside her as they both watch the game she's playing in, implying that she's someone important, perhaps a basketball player or cheerleader.
I'm chilling most times, but I blame the DJ
He's enjoying the vibe, partly because of the DJ's music selection.
She the dark-skin chick with a light-skin crew
She's the only dark-skinned girl in her group of friends, who all have lighter skin.
Her pretty face and 'em high heel shoes
She's beautiful, and her high heels accentuate her beauty even more.
Got love for them niggas, we got love for you too (I know)
He and his friends appreciate the girls' company and want them to have a good time, too.
See my car is out there, and your girls inside
He's parked outside with his car, and the girl's friends are already inside waiting for them.
Stop tripping, we just going for a ride
He's trying to convince her that he just wants to drive around, nothing sketchy or suggestive.
Find my niggas if they tryna leave too
He wants to bring his friends along as well, and he tells her to find them if they want to come too.
Either way
Why you letting them think for you?
When you're a grown ass woman
Baby, you're a grown ass woman
Why you letting them think for you
When you a grown ass woman
Baby, you a grown ass woman
Why they doing the thinking for you?
Noo, why they doing the thinking for you
(Tell me, baby)
He's questioning why she's letting her friends make decisions for her when she's old enough to make her own choices. He's emphasizing that she's a grown woman who should think and act for herself.
She wants drop tops, hair blowing in the wind
Must be the liquor cause it's place she never been
She wants to ride in a convertible car with her hair blowing in the wind, something she's never experienced before. He thinks the alcohol is making her feel more adventurous and willing to try new things.
"Oh, and pour it up" she said
"Oh, and pour it up" she said
She's encouraging him to pour her another drink, expressing her desire to continue drinking.
She tryna leave with me, tryna leave with her
But she with her friends, yeah, handful of girls
He's suggesting that she wants to leave with him, but her friends are keeping her from doing so. She's in the company of several other girls, making it harder for them to sneak away.
Homie, she fly
Blowing grams, I'm tree high
She fly like G-5
He thinks she's attractive and cool, and they're both high from smoking marijuana. He compares her beauty to that of a G-5, a private jet known for its luxury and style.
I see your friends tryna tell you how you need to stay back (Oh, yeah)
Girl you see the player got a plan, and you know you need that
He notices her friends are trying to convince her to stay put, but he tells her that he has a plan and she should trust him. He wants her to follow his lead and leave with him, insinuating that he has something exciting in store for them.
Yeah, I know you know
All my niggas in the V.I.'
Still bumpin' to T.I. baby
And you rocking with a G now baby
He establishes their connection and status, pointing out that all of his friends are in the VIP section and they're listening to music by T.I. He feels they're a power couple because she's with him.
Baby no games at all, no
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, I choose you
Ohh, choose you
Ohh, I choose you
Ohh, choose you
Ohh, I choose you
Baby no games at all, no
He's letting her know that he's serious about her and he's not just playing games with her heart. He chooses her and wants her to understand that she's special to him.
Contributed by Benjamin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.