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.
West District
Partynextdoor Lyrics
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'Cause I've been already gone, baby
Smokin' and I'm drinkin' strong, baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah)
I try to play numb to shit like this
But I'm cool, 'cause this isn't love (yeah, yeah, yeah)
We all have obsessions
'Cause when I'm on the road, I be on the road (check it)
I mean you can hold me down, but I'm not to hold (we flexin')
Ridin' with my niggas we the ones they chose
Runnin' through the city like, "I know you know" (yeah)
Yeah, my name is PARTY and the trigger finger function (yeah)
Silly nigga might lose his life on assumption (yeah, yeah)
Young nigga from the city
Ain't shit pretty, but my bitch and my mama
Anyone can get the drama (The Dalai Lama)
Strippers in the club and my cup's half empty (I know you wanna)
Ridin' with my niggas, 'cause my niggas understand me
Still on plan A, pussy niggas on plan B
Just a young rich nigga, you don't have to understand me forever (yeah)
'Cause when I'm on the road, I be on the road (check it)
I mean you can hold me down, but I'm not to hold (we flexin')
Ridin' with my niggas we the ones they chose
Runnin' through the city like, "I know you know" (yeah)
Yeah, my name is PARTY and the trigger finger function (yeah)
Silly nigga might lose his life on assumption (yeah, yeah)
Young nigga from the city
Ain't shit pretty but my bitch and my mama
Anyone can get the drama (The Dalai Lama)
Strippers in the club and my cup's half empty (I know you wanna)
Ridin' with my niggas, 'cause my niggas understand me
Still on plan A, pussy niggas on plan B
Just a young rich nigga, you don't have to understand me forever (yeah)
(Ooh, yeah)
Forever (yeah)
Baby, can you hear that?
This story that you goin' with tonight
You gone tell that shit for life
I don't want it just tonight, I want forever (yeah, yeah)
I don't only want that shit tonight, I want that shit forever (yeah, yeah)
You can make the story better, make it last forever
I ain't only wanna fuck tonight, baby, it's whatever (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Tell me baby if I fuck you right, can I fuck forever?
Tell me, should a real nigga feel this way?
Tell me, doesn't anyone feel this way?
I be in my feelings as of late, okay
Tell me, should a real nigga feel this way?
Let me know when he gone, baby
Smokin' and I'm drinkin' strong, baby
Leanin' and I'm livin' long, baby
'Cause niggas only singin' songs, baby
I'm true to you, I'm true to these words
Baby, get it through to you
How I'm gettin' through 'cause I'm concerned, baby
Is it true to you? How's it feel with me?
Thug story that you goin' with tonight
You gon' tell that shit for life
I don't want it just tonight, I want forever
Strippers in the club and my cup's half empty
You know I'm ridin' with my niggas, 'cause my niggas understand me
You know I'm still on plan A, pussy niggas on plan B
And I'm just a young rich nigga, you don't have to understand me forever (party life)
In PartyNextDoor's song West District, the artist reflects on his lifestyle of partying and recklessness, questioning whether a "real nigga" would feel this way. He admits to indulging in smoking and drinking, but dismisses the idea that it's love. He also acknowledges that we all have obsessions and implies that his is running through the city with his chosen crew of guys, being recognized and respected. Despite his seemingly carefree attitude, PartyNextDoor also implies some doubts and insecurities, asking if anyone else feels the way he does, and expressing concern about his relationship with his girl.
The rap lyrics focus on his status as a young, rich, and famous artist who is still on Plan A while others are on Plan B. He boasts about his trigger finger function, but also warns that a "silly nigga" might lose his life on an assumption. He reflects on the lack of beauty in his surroundings, except for his girl and his mother, but acknowledges that anyone can get the drama. The chorus repeats the themes of his obsession with the city and the fact that his niggas understand him.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell, me should a real nigga feel this way?
As a real person, is it okay to be vulnerable and have mixed feelings?
'Cause I've been already gone, baby
Smokin' and I'm drinkin' strong, baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah)
Despite feeling lost, I try to cope by smoking and drinking.
I try to play numb to shit like this
But I'm cool, 'cause this isn't love (yeah, yeah, yeah)
We all have obsessions
Oh, sometimes, sometimes
I pretend to be indifferent to situations like this, but deep down, it's hard to ignore my obsession with love.
'Cause when I'm on the road, I be on the road (check it)
I mean you can hold me down, but I'm not to hold (we flexin')
Ridin' with my niggas we the ones they chose
Runnin' through the city like, "I know you know!" (yeah)
Yeah, my name is PARTY and the trigger finger function (yeah)
Silly nigga might lose his life on assumption (yeah, yeah)
Young nigga from the city
Ain't shit pretty, but my bitch and my mama
Anyone can get the drama (The Dalai Lama)
Strippers in the club and my cup's half empty (I know you wanna)
When I'm on tour, I'm living life on my own terms and enjoying it with my close friends. I'm aware of the dangers in my lifestyle, but I still take risks. My life isn't perfect, but I value the important people in it. Anyone can experience drama, even religious figures. I party hard and don't care about emptying my drink.
Ridin' with my niggas, 'cause my niggas understand me
Still on plan A, pussy niggas on plan B
Just a young rich nigga, you don't have to understand me forever (yeah)
My closest friends are the ones who comprehend my struggles. I have one plan in life that I'm sticking to, unlike others who resort to backup plans. I'm aware that not everyone will understand me, and I'm okay with that.
(Ooh, yeah)
Forever (yeah)
Baby, can you hear that?
I desire a love that lasts forever.
This story that you goin' with tonight
You gone tell that shit for life
I don't want it just tonight, I want forever (yeah, yeah)
I don't only want that shit tonight, I want that shit forever (yeah, yeah)
You can make the story better, make it last forever
I ain't only wanna fuck tonight, baby, it's whatever (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I want a love story that lasts a lifetime, not just one night stands. I don't just want sex, I want a deeper connection with someone.
Tell me baby if I fuck you right, can I fuck forever?
Tell me, should a real nigga feel this way?
Tell me, doesn't anyone feel this way?
I be in my feelings as of late, okay
Tell me, should a real nigga feel this way?
Let me know when he gone, baby
Smokin' and I'm drinkin' strong, baby
Leanin' and I'm livin' long, baby
'Cause niggas only singin' songs, baby
I'm true to you, I'm true to these words
Baby, get it through to you
How I'm gettin' through 'cause I'm concerned, baby
Is it true to you? How's it feel with me?
Thug story that you goin' with tonight
You gon' tell that shit for life
I don't want it just tonight, I want forever
I'm questioning about having a long-lasting connection with someone. I'm struggling with my emotions lately and wondering if anyone feels the way that I do. When he's gone, I distract myself by smoking and drinking. But deep down, I want to commit and be true to someone. I want a story of love that's everlasting.
Strippers in the club and my cup's half empty
You know I'm ridin' with my niggas, 'cause my niggas understand me
You know I'm still on plan A, pussy niggas on plan B
And I'm just a young rich nigga, you don't have to understand me forever (party life)
I party hard, with strippers around and emptying my drink, but I only trust my close friends who understand me. I'm not backing down from my goals, unlike those who have backup plans. You don't have to understand me forever, just because I'm a young and wealthy person enjoying life.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elgin Lumpkin, Jahron Brathwaite, Robert Reives, Timothy Z. Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thirteen37rose
That “Young Nigga” part almost brought me to tears😔 SIP Nipsey💙
@kingokolo
The way I’ve been bumping this for 6 years and it still hits every time
@catherinem.6290
FACTS.😩
@brianaaaaaa
i stg ❤️
@alondrar3458
YESS😍
@aly1266.
Yessss
@Ionecoyote
Trueee goes hard crazy how he's just uploaded it tho
@TheGamingGeek2001
Been bumping this joint FOREVER, glad Party finally officially dropped it
@EMERICNORTH
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@edwarddelorie289
Been bumping this the day it dropped