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.
Preach
Partynextdoor Lyrics
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Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
I'm in Miami
I need to call up Miss Cassidy
My name is PARTY, not "Participation"
I need a drink and some Tequila with you
You know what I'm tryna do
Hey, let's pop the E off at LIV
I've got some timing to blow
I've got the money to blow
I've got the money and blow
Don't have to guess how I know
Oh, it's a secret? Trust me, I'll keep it
Your old niggas boring as bones
You put the PARTY tape on
You know what's going on, you know what's going on
She keep it wet like Tsunami
She think she sunk the Titanic
I get her hot like Wasabi
She think it's wavy and gnarly
I think I'ma pop one for you
Drink one for you
Young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Yo-young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach (yeah)
Still in Miami
Most of these girls are too messy
I've got to do some reflecting
I've got to find me one out here that's good at taking direction
I'm convinced that my calls are being recorded
So hit my assistant to get me the message and make the connection like, brrt
I'm on my way tonight I hope you not the crazy type, yeah
I'm in your state tonight I might just break the bank tonight, yeah
PND ain't with the ray-tay, you know Jay Ray
Got girls her going way, way, way, way, way, way
Sauga city trip the pay day
Glo'd up offa Gateway, man, you can't afford me
Doing is one thing
Doing it right is a whole different story
Niggas is all in their feelings these days
All in their feelings these days
But hearing the scripture with that many 6s you should be afraid
Young nigga preach (preach)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Preach, preach (preach, preach)
Oh
I'm preaching, oh
Preaching
Preaching bad
Preaching, whoa
I'ma finally, finally (yeah, yeah)
In "Preach", PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake rap about their luxurious lifestyle and romantic desires while in Miami, Florida. The chorus repeats the phrase "young nigga preach" as a nod to preaching their lavish lifestyle, but it also has a connotation of preaching the truth. Drake’s verse discusses his need for a good partner who can follow his direction and a potential fear of being watched by authorities while PND’s verse speaks about his attraction towards a woman and his ability to spend money on her.
The song features a prominent sample of "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. According to PND, the sample was chosen because of its relevance to the song's lyrical content.
Line by Line Meaning
Young nigga preach
The singer, a young black man, is going to preach or communicate his message to his audience.
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
The singer reiterates his desire to preach his message to his listeners.
I'm in Miami
The singer is currently located in the city of Miami.
I need to call up Miss Cassidy
The artist needs to contact a woman named Miss Cassidy.
My name is PARTY, not "Participation"
The artist clarifies his name as PARTY, not Participation.
Sorry for the miscommunication
The singer apologizes for any misunderstanding that may have occurred.
I need a drink and some Tequila with you
The singer wants to have a drink, specifically Tequila, with the listener.
You know what I'm tryna do
The artist believes that the listener knows his intentions with her.
Hey, let's pop the E off at LIV
The artist suggests the listener takes ecstasy (referred to as E) with him at a club called LIV.
I've got some timing to blow
The artist has some time to waste or spend frivolously.
I've got the money to blow
The singer has enough money to spend recklessly.
I've got the money and blow
The artist has both the money and drugs to spend recklessly.
Don't have to guess how I know
The singer implies that he knows something without having to explain or guess.
Oh, it's a secret? Trust me, I'll keep it
The singer promises to keep a secret for the listener.
Your old niggas boring as bones
The singer believes that other men the listener has been with are unexciting or dull.
You put the PARTY tape on
The artist alludes to his own music by referencing a hypothetical PARTY tape that the listener might listen to.
You know what's going on, you know what's going on
The artist reiterates that the listener understands what is happening between them.
She keep it wet like Tsunami
The singer says that the woman he is with is sexually aroused, comparing it to a Tsunami or large wave of water.
She think she sunk the Titanic
The woman he is with believes she has overpowered him or won in some way, like the Titanic sinking.
I get her hot like Wasabi
The artist has the ability to turn the woman on, comparing it to the heat of Wasabi sauce.
She think it's wavy and gnarly
The woman he is with thinks the situation is cool or impressive (wavy and gnarly are surfer slang terms).
I think I'ma pop one for you
The artist wants to consume drugs with the listener.
Drink one for you
The singer also wants to consume alcohol with the listener.
Still in Miami
The artist has not left Miami since the beginning of the song.
Most of these girls are too messy
The singer thinks that the majority of women in Miami have personal problems and are not suitable partners.
I've got to do some reflecting
The singer needs to think deeply about his current situation or life choices.
I've got to find me one out here that's good at taking direction
The singer wants to find a woman in Miami who is willing to follow his lead and listen to his guidance.
I'm convinced that my calls are being recorded
The artist believes that someone is listening in on his phone calls without his knowledge.
So hit my assistant to get me the message and make the connection like, brrt
The artist advises the listener to contact his assistant to pass him a message or arrange a meeting.
I'm on my way tonight I hope you not the crazy type, yeah
The singer plans to leave to meet a woman that night, hoping she is not unstable or unpredictable.
I'm in your state tonight I might just break the bank tonight, yeah
The singer will be in the listener's state later, and he plans to spend a lot of money irresponsibly.
PND ain't with the ray-tay, you know Jay Ray
PND (PARTYNEXTDOOR) is not with the party lifestyle, but the listener may know someone who is.
Got girls her going way, way, way, way, way, way
The listener knows women who like to party excessively or are promiscuous.
Sauga city trip the pay day
The artist is from a city called Sauga and intends to make money from his music.
Glo'd up offa Gateway, man, you can't afford me
The singer has grown successful and wealthy from his music career and is now unattainable for most people.
Doing is one thing
Performing a task or action is one way to approach a situation.
Doing it right is a whole different story
However, performing a task or action correctly is more important and often more challenging.
Niggas is all in their feelings these days
The singer believes that men are more emotional and sensitive nowadays.
But hearing the scripture with that many 6s you should be afraid
The singer suggests that hearing about misfortune or evil with the number 666 involved should be a cause for concern.
Oh, I'm preaching, oh
The artist reiterates that he is going to preach or communicate his message to his audience.
Preaching
The artist emphasizes his role as a preacher or communicator.
Preaching bad
The singer is communicating a message of reckless behavior or indulgence.
Preaching, whoa
The singer emphasizes his desire to preach or communicate his message to his listeners.
I'ma finally, finally (yeah, yeah)
The artist is finally able to communicate his message to his listeners.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Kerry Brothers, Alicia Augello Cook, Edwin Jantuen, Jahron Brathwaite
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