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.
Never Played Me
Partynextdoor Lyrics
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Woah, you seem to amaze me
Woah, you seem to amaze me
You never ever tried to play me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, never played me
Let you leave the house with the credit card
And you only swipe what you need 'cause you got what you need
Never really stop in the purse aisle
'Cause you know I'm ballin' like the league
And you got your own key, yeah
Let me drop you off in the P.O., hopin' they see me
S in your VVs, on the snake is GG
Oh, been a long time since I've done seen you
In that dress, I wanna take you out
That dress, I seen enough to be impressed
Woah, you seem to amaze me
Woah, you seem to amaze me
You never ever tried to play me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, never played me
What them niggas, what them niggas
You don't give a what
Drink that Henny, smoke that reggie
Still ain't give 'em none
You tell 'em, "Heaven" when they ask you where you from
And seven seconds later, "Nigga, what you want?"
Is you gon' ride for me, baby, uh?
Those DMs go crazy, ooh
All the coupes coming, Beijing, uh
I might swerve in your lane and, uh
You amaze me
Every time I come through, you amaze me
Put it down, cook real food
Whip it up, bake game fleek
That's how a nigga done got thick
I'm gon' bone hearin' that shit
On my own, I got rich
Woah, you seem to amaze me
Woah, you seem to amaze me
You never ever tried to play me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed, you amazed me
You amazed me, never played me
All the pretty girls comin' out right now, yeah
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
Right now, now, now, now, now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
Right now, now, now, now, now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
Yeah, all the pretty girls comin' out right now
Right now, now, now, now, now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
Right now, now, now, now, now
Sippin' on that blue Bombay
I bet you know how to walk perfect in those new J Spades
You off a perky and you sayin' that you need your space
You wanna dance, but won't give no play, no play, but to your bae
They say you up tight but you down
They got this whole thing twisted 'round
You don't hold me, bop a round
You know word gon' get around
You know birds gon' get around
Woah, you seem to amaze me
Woah, you seem to amaze me
You never ever tried to play me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed, you amazed me
You amazed me, never played me
"Never Played Me" by PARTYNEXTDOOR seems to be a song about a relationship where the artist feels amazed by his partner's loyalty and authentic love. The first verse implies that the partner is trustworthy with finances and understands the artist's success. The chorus repeats the idea that the partner never tried to deceive or manipulate the artist, and instead always wows him. The second verse continues with the partner's confidence in herself, and the artist praises her independence and refusal to be affected by other men's advances. The lyrics talk about how the artist recognizes his partner's worth and loves her even more for it. The bridge talks about the rumors spreading about his relationship and how the partner is misunderstood but still amazing.
The song could be interpreted as a love letter where the artist is acknowledging his partner's loyalty and being grateful for her presence in his life. The overall tone is positive, and the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is thriving because of the trust and love between the two partners. The song is well produced, and the beat gives the lyrics a smooth and rhythmic flow that amplifies the emotions conveyed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah, you seem to amaze me
I am constantly impressed by you
You never ever tried to play me
You have never attempted to deceive or manipulate me
Let you leave the house with the credit card
I trust you with my finances
And you only swipe what you need 'cause you got what you need
You are not materialistic and only spend money on necessities
Never really stop in the purse aisle
You are not frivolous with money and do not spend excessively on luxury items
'Cause you know I'm ballin' like the league
You are aware of my success and financial status
And you got your own key, yeah
You are independent and have your own life outside of our relationship
Let me drop you off in the P.O., hopin' they see me
I am proud to be with you and want others to see us together
That dress, I seen enough to be impressed
You look stunning and I am impressed by your beauty
What them niggas, what them niggas
I do not care about what other men think or do
Drink that Henny, smoke that reggie
You enjoy drinking and smoking in moderation
Still ain't give 'em none
You are loyal to me and do not show interest in other men
You tell 'em, "Heaven" when they ask you where you from
You are proud of your background and identity
Those DMs go crazy, ooh
Many men try to flirt with you through direct messages, but you do not reciprocate
I might swerve in your lane and, uh
I may make advances towards you and see if you reciprocate my feelings
Put it down, cook real food
You are good at cooking and taking care of those around you
Whip it up, bake game fleek
Your skills in cooking and baking are exceptional
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
There are many attractive women around, but you stand out to me
Sippin' on that blue Bombay
We are enjoying a drink together
I bet you know how to walk perfect in those new J Spades
You have a great sense of style and know how to show off your clothing and accessories
You off a perky and you sayin' that you need your space
You sometimes need time alone to relax and recharge
You wanna dance, but won't give no play, no play, but to your bae
You only want to dance with me and do not lead on other men
They say you up tight but you down
People may perceive you as uptight, but you are actually relaxed and easygoing
You know birds gon' get around
You are aware that rumors and gossip can spread quickly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carl McCormick, Dylan Cleary-Krell, Jahron Brathwaite
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Veronica Perez
Woah, you seem to amaze me
Woah, you seem to amaze me
You never ever tried to play me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, never played me
Let you leave the house with the credit card
And you only swipe what you need 'cause you got what you need
Never really stop in the purse aisle
'Cause you know I'm ballin' like the league
And you got your own key, yeah
Let me drop you off in the P.O., hopin' they see me
S in your VVs, on the snake is GG
Oh, been a long time since I've done seen you
In that dress, I wanna take you out
That dress, I seen enough to be impressed
Woah, you seem to amaze me
Woah, you seem to amaze me
You never ever tried to play me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, never played me
What them niggas, what them niggas
You don't give a what
Drink that Henny, smoke that reggie
Still ain't give 'em none
You tell 'em, "Heaven" when they ask you where you from
And seven seconds later, "Nigga, what you want?"
Is you gon' ride for me, baby, uh?
Those DMs go crazy, ooh
All the coupes coming, Beijing, uh
I might swerve in your lane and, uh
You amaze me
Every time I come through, you amaze me
Put it down, cook real food
Whip it up, bake game fleek
That's how a nigga done got thick
I'm gon' bone hearin' that shit
On my own, I got rich
Woah, you seem to amaze me
Woah, you seem to amaze me
You never ever tried to play me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed, you amazed me
You amazed me, never played me
All the pretty girls comin' out right now, yeah
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
Right now, now, now, now, now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
Right now, now, now, now, now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
Yeah, all the pretty girls comin' out right now
Right now, now, now, now, now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
All the pretty girls comin' out right now
Right now, now, now, now, now
Sippin' on that blue Bombay
I bet you know how to walk perfect in those new J Spades
You off a perky and you sayin' that you need your space
You wanna dance, but won't give no play, no play, but to your bae
They say you up tight but you down
They got this whole thing twisted 'round
You don't hold me, bop a round
You know word gon' get around
You know birds gon' get around
Woah, you seem to amaze me
Woah, you seem to amaze me
You never ever tried to play me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed me, you amazed me
You amazed, you amazed me
You amazed me, never played me
Raushearah Phillips
Everybody saying he sounds like Travis but Travis sound like PND.
Porter Armando
@Cody Lorenzo Try Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
Wyatt Felipe
@Cody Lorenzo i watch on Flixzone. Just google for it :)
Cairo Kayden
@Cody Lorenzo try Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
Cody Lorenzo
I guess Im kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to stream newly released series online?
LilTiller ¡
Let’s jus say they sound like themselves ?
Jack Williams
for all those talking bout how its rushed-- he made this in 7 days. he's flexing on his musical ability here and i agree, it's nothing like PND or PND 2. it's an EP and he's clearly having fun and showing what he can do in a short amount of time. im cool wit it
Night Abyss
well fucking said bro👍👍
TYRUS
Jack Williams exactly
Dej Dej
This song Never gets old!