He was signed with Elektra in 1995 by Darryl Williams. In 1997, he performed in a television special with his sister, but despite the mainstream attention, he was dropped by Elektra soon after. His easygoing image and boyish looks appealed to the producers of Brandy's television show, Moesha, scoring him a role on the popular UPN series starting in 1999. He also started producing, putting together the music for several commercials and a few of the demos for his second record. In 1997 he also released his debut album Everything You Want, recorded the year before, which spawned two singles. "Let It Go" was the lead single of the smash soundtrack for Set It Off (Brandy also appeared on the soundtrack; and her song "Missing You" with Tamia, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight peaked also at number 25). It peaked number 25 in the U.S. and number 11 in New Zealand. The second single peaked at number 54 on the U.S. R&B chart.
After appearing on the last episode of Moesha in 2001, Norwood stepped back into the studio and recorded "Another Day In Paradise" with Brandy, which was a Top Ten success in Austria, UK, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands and number 11 in Australia and France. The song was the lead single of the R&B/Hip Hop tribute Urban Renewal, in which he co-produced and performed songs. Norwood also worked with The Neptunes, Rodney Jerkins and Lil' Kim, and several other hitmaking producers and singers for his second studio album This Ain't A Game, a Hip hop-oriented record that featured more of his rapping than his debut. The album was released in 2001, but despite a strong promotional push from new label Atlantic Records, it wasn't a breakthrough success. The lead single "Wait A Minute" appeared in the lower half of the charts in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Great Britain. The second single did even worse peaking on the R&B/Hip hop chart only.
In 2002 he appeared in the video for his sister's smash-hit "What About Us", which was produced by Jerkins, and was released as her third album, Full Moon's lead single during the first quarter of 2002 (see 2002 in music). While "What About Us?" entered the Top 20 on the majority of the charts it appeared on, it reached the Top 10 in Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, the UK, and the United States.
After a two year break, Norwood returned to recording studios, adding the finishing touches on his third studio album Raydiation with help from producers such as Rodney Jerkins, Timbaland, and R. Kelly. A joint venture by Sanctuary Records and Ray-J's own label, independent Knockout Entertainment, the album was finally released on September 27, 2005 in North America after several delays, debuting at number forty-eight on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 18,321 copies in the first week. Boosted by the album's lead single "One Wish," a top 20 success in Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, the U.S.. Raydiation eventually sold over 400,000 copies domestically.[2]
In 2005, Norwood joined the cast of UPN's One On One,[3] where he played the character of D-Mack for the final season.
More recently, Knockout Entertainment announced a multi-million dollar album deal with Koch Records and Shaquille O'Neal’s "Deja 34" entertainment company.[2] The first album for this deal is Norwood's upcoming fourth album All I Feel, which featuresThe Game, and remixes with Manny and Gil (MP Productions) among others. It was released on April 1st,2008.[4] The album's first single is "Sexy Can I" featuring rapper Yung Berg peaked at number three on the Top Singles (Hot 100) for six weeks. A video for the track, directed by R. Malcolm Jones, was shot in December 2007
Everything You Want
Ray J Lyrics
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Better calm down around here
Hey girl, whatever you want, I got
Hey yeah
Everything
Everything that you want from me (Say what)
I'm gonna give it all to you
Baby, if you please, tell me your desires
Of your heart (of your heart)
One thing I can see
You're in need of lovin'
I can give it to you (hey, hey)
Don't lower your expectations
So you can say that you're just
Someone in love
Baby, 'cause in my estimation
You should get all that you want
And it's my pleasure just to give it to you
Everything that you want from me (from me now, baby)
I'm gonna give it all to you (hey, hey)
Everything you want me to be (me to be)
I'm gonna be there just for you
Girl, it's a possibility
That you've been lonely for too long (too long)
Well, I've got remedy for your frustration
In the words of this song
This song, baby
Come closer my love, I've got more than you need
To keep you satisfied
If it's me that you need
You can get it from me
You don't have to worry
'Cause I'm gonna give it to you
Everything that you want from me (I'm gonna give it to you, baby)
I'm gonna give it all to you (to you)
Everything you want me to be (oh yeah)
I'm gonna be there just for you (for you)
Everything that you want from me (just want to know about my love)
I'm gonna give it all to you (baby, can't you see whatever you want me to be)
Everything you want me to be (you want me to be, baby)
I'm gonna be there just for you (for you, yeah)
Hah ah
Whoa whoa
Everything
Everything
Girl, you deserve (yeah)
All that you want in life (want in life, baby)
You are the one, if only in my eyes
And that's enough for me to say, baby
Everything that you want from me (that you want from me, no)
I'm gonna give it all to you (all to you)
Everything you that you want me to be (baby)
I'm gonna be there just for you (and that's enough for me to say)
Everything that you want from me (baby)
I'm gonna give it all to you
Everything you that you want me to be (me to be)
I'm gonna be there just for you
Everything that you want from me (baby)
I'm gonna give it all to you
Everything you that you want me to be (me to be)
I'm gonna be there just for you
The lyrics of Ray J's song "Everything You Want" talk about the singer's willingness to fulfill his lover's desires and needs. The song begins with a warning to someone who might try to disrupt the singer's romantic relationship. He then offers everything he has to give to his lover if she tells him what she desires from him. The singer believes that his lover needs love, which he promises to provide without any expectations.
The lyrics of the song convey the idea that the singer's lover has been lonely for too long, and he has the remedy to help her overcome that frustration. He offers to keep her satisfied by being there for her whenever she needs him. In the end, the singer acknowledges that his lover deserves all that she wants in life, and she is the one in his eyes. Thus, he vows to give her everything she wants from him and be there for her whenever she needs him.
Overall, "Everything You Want" is a love song that speaks of a man's commitment to fulfill his lover's desires and offer her the love and affection that she deserves. It's a message of hope and assurance that the singer will always be there for his lover, come what may.
Line by Line Meaning
A'ight, who is that
Questioning who is approaching
Better calm down around here
Warning to maintain calmness in the vicinity
Hey girl, whatever you want, I got
Offering to fulfill the girl's desires
Everything
Emphasizing willingness to give everything
Everything that you want from me (Say what)
Asking for clarification of the girl's wants
I'm gonna give it all to you
Reiterating willingness to fulfill the girl's desires
Baby, if you please, tell me your desires
Politely requesting the girl to reveal her desires
Of your heart (of your heart)
Clarifying that the desires should be deep and personal
One thing I can see
Observation that the girl needs love
You're in need of lovin'
Stating that the girl requires affection
I can give it to you (hey, hey)
Assuring the girl that he can fulfill her need for love
Don't lower your expectations
Warning the girl not to settle for less
So you can say that you're just
Implying that the girl should aim higher
Someone in love
Goal of being in a fulfilling romantic relationship
Baby, 'cause in my estimation
Indicating his personal opinion
You should get all that you want
Expressing belief that the girl deserves everything she desires
And it's my pleasure just to give it to you
Stating that fulfilling the girl's desires is enjoyable
Girl, it's a possibility
Suggesting a potential scenario
That you've been lonely for too long (too long)
Implying that the girl has been alone for an extended period of time
Well, I've got remedy for your frustration
Claiming that he has a solution for the girl's problems
In the words of this song
Referring to the lyrics of the current music playing
Come closer my love, I've got more than you need
Inviting the girl to get closer and promising to fulfill more than her needs
To keep you satisfied
Assuring the girl that she will be content
If it's me that you need
Asking if he is the one the girl wants
You can get it from me
Stating that he is capable of providing what she wants
You don't have to worry
Assuring the girl that she doesn't need to stress
'Cause I'm gonna give it to you
Reiterating willingness to provide for the girl
Girl, you deserve (yeah)
Affirming that the girl is worthy
All that you want in life (want in life, baby)
Stating that the girl deserves everything she desires in life
You are the one, if only in my eyes
Acknowledging that the girl may not be perfect, but she is perfect for him
And that's enough for me to say, baby
Declaring acceptance of the girl despite flaws
Everything that you want from me (that you want from me, no)
Clarifying that he is aware of the girl's requests
Everything you that you want me to be (baby)
Agreeing to become whatever the girl desires
I'm gonna be there just for you (and that's enough for me to say)
Assuring the girl that he will always be present for her
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILL R. BOWDEN, KEITH N CROUCH, KIPPER N JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A'ight, who is that
Better calm down around here
Hey girl, whatever you want, I got
Hey yeah
Everything
Everything that you want from me (Say what)
I'm gonna give it all to you
Baby, if you please, tell me your desires
Of your heart (of your heart)
One thing I can see
You're in need of lovin'
I can give it to you (hey, hey)
Don't lower your expectations
So you can say that you're just
Someone in love
Baby, 'cause in my estimation
You should get all that you want
And it's my pleasure just to give it to you
Everything that you want from me (from me now, baby)
I'm gonna give it all to you (hey, hey)
Everything you want me to be (me to be)
I'm gonna be there just for you
Girl, it's a possibility
That you've been lonely for too long (too long)
Well, I've got remedy for your frustration
In the words of this song
This song, baby
Come closer my love, I've got more than you need
To keep you satisfied
If it's me that you need
You can get it from me
You don't have to worry
'Cause I'm gonna give it to you
Everything that you want from me (I'm gonna give it to you, baby)
I'm gonna give it all to you (to you)
Everything you want me to be (oh yeah)
I'm gonna be there just for you (for you)
Everything that you want from me (just want to know about my love)
I'm gonna give it all to you (baby, can't you see whatever you want me to be)
Everything you want me to be (you want me to be, baby)
I'm gonna be there just for you (for you, yeah)
Hah ah
Whoa whoa
Everything
Everything
Girl, you deserve (yeah)
All that you want in life (want in life, baby)
You are the one, if only in my eyes
And that's enough for me to say, baby
Everything that you want from me (that you want from me, no)
I'm gonna give it all to you (all to you)
Everything you that you want me to be (baby)
I'm gonna be there just for you (and that's enough for me to say)
Everything that you want from me (baby)
I'm gonna give it all to you
Everything you that you want me to be (me to be)
I'm gonna be there just for you
Everything that you want from me (baby)
I'm gonna give it all to you
Everything you that you want me to be (me to be)
I'm gonna be there just for you
Rufus Blaq
This record still crazy! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
BAD TV - Hosted by Fashion OG
I have your album in my car right now! wat up mane
java watson
This beat gets me all the time
Rambunctious Scales
Yeah it's a dope track!
legacyns1
It's a fire track... they killed it..
1974cfjl
The best Ray J song to date.
C
Absolutely
Chianta Kirkland
Without a doubt
1974cfjl
Chris Hennessy One Wish is good just not as good
DiamondKL💙
What about the one song with lil kim- wait a minute