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
I Hit It First
Ray J Lyrics
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But we all know I hit it first
I hop in the club and boppers show love, and I don't even put in work
I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it first
I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it first
I had her head going north and her ass going south
But now baby chose to go West
I know that I hit it the best
Candles lit with that wine, money still on my mind
And I gave her that really bomb sex
No matter where she goes or who she knows
She still belongs in my bed
Going hard in the streets, mobbin' with my homies
Sippin' on good, blowin' on OG
Me and ghost sittin' clean with the matching rollie
I did that first so everybody know me
She might move on to rappers and ballplayers
But we all know I hit it first
I hop in the club and boppers show love, and I don't even put in work
I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it first
I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it first
Steady on at the top where we finna be
Apple juice and we mix it with the Hennessy
Give her no dough to come, but I gave her 10 to leave
I bet I hit it first, unless you took that girl virginity
First come, first served is all a player know
But I don't wanna be a player no more
That's a lie, I'm way too fly
I love anything with ass that walk by
Yeah you love her, yeah you hug her and you kiss her
She dome me up, she give me face like some whiskers
Tia's and Tamera's, I be knockin' sisters
And I still hit, while you lonely and you miss her
When I walk in the function
You already know I'm leaving with something
Girls know when I'm coming
I give a girl real proper loving
She might move on to rappers and ballplayers
But we all know I hit it first
I hop in the club and boppers show love, and I don't even put in work
I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it first
I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it first
And if you were to come back to me
Girl I know just how you'd do me
And if you were to come back to me
Girl I know just why you'd choose me
And if you were to come back to me
Girl, I'll get it wet, jacuzzi
And if you were to come back to me girl
We'll make another movie
She might move on to rappers and ballplayers
But we all know I hit it first
I hop in the club and boppers show love, and I don't even put in work
I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it first
I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it first
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
Ray J's song "I Hit It First" is a controversial track that was released in 2013. The lyrics suggest that Ray J had a sexual relationship with a woman who went on to be with rappers and ballplayers, but he considers himself the one who "hit it first," and he still believes that she belongs in his bed. The lyrics also imply that Ray J was the best she ever had and that he gave her "really bomb sex."
One interpretation of the song is that Ray J is feeling jealous and claiming ownership over the woman he had a relationship with. He's asserting his dominance and suggesting that no matter how successful she goes on to be or who she's with, she'll always belong to him.
Another interpretation is that Ray J is using the woman's fame and success to boost his own notoriety. He's bragging about being with someone who went on to be with famous men and using that as a way to increase his own profile.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Hit It First" are controversial and have been criticized for being derogatory towards women. The song has also been seen as a diss track aimed at Ray J's ex-girlfriend, Kim Kardashian.
Line by Line Meaning
She might move on to rappers and ballplayers
She might start dating other successful men
But we all know I hit it first
But I had sex with her before any of them
I hop in the club and boppers show love, and I don't even put in work
Women like me without me having to make any effort
I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it, I hit it first
I had sex with her multiple times before anyone else did
I had her head going north and her ass going south
I performed oral sex on her and had sex with her from behind
But now baby chose to go West
But she is now dating someone on the West Coast
We deep in the building she know that I kill 'em
We are in a club and she knows I am popular with the ladies
I know that I hit it the best
I am confident that I was the best sexual partner she has had
Candles lit with that wine, money still on my mind
We had a romantic evening, but I still prioritize money
And I gave her that really bomb sex
And I had great sex with her
No matter where she goes or who she knows
Regardless of her new relationships and acquaintances
She still belongs in my bed
She still has a special place in my heart and I want to have sex with her again
Going hard in the streets, mobbin' with my homies
I am hanging out with my friends, partying and having a good time
Sippin' on good, blowin' on OG
We are drinking and smoking high quality substances
Me and ghost sittin' clean with the matching rollie
My friend and I are wearing fancy watches that match
I did that first so everybody know me
I was the first one to have sex with her, and now everyone knows who I am
Steady on at the top where we finna be
We are aiming to be at the top
Apple juice and we mix it with the Hennessy
We are mixing apple juice with Hennessy, an expensive cognac
Give her no dough to come, but I gave her 10 to leave
I did not pay her to have sex with me, but gave her money to leave
I bet I hit it first, unless you took that girl virginity
I am pretty sure I was the first guy she had sex with unless she was a virgin when someone else had sex with her
First come, first served is all a player know
Players think whoever has sex with a girl first claims her
But I don't wanna be a player no more
But I do not want to be a player anymore
That's a lie, I'm way too fly
Actually, that's not true because I am still very confident and attractive
I love anything with ass that walk by
I am attracted to women with curvy figures
Yeah you love her, yeah you hug her and you kiss her
You may show her love, hug and kiss her, but I had sex with her first
She dome me up, she give me face like some whiskers
She performed oral sex on me
Tia's and Tamera's, I be knockin' sisters
I have had sex with multiple sisters, like Tia and Tamera Mowry
And I still hit, while you lonely and you miss her
And I am still having sex with her, while you are alone and missing her
When I walk in the function
When I enter a social event or gathering
You already know I'm leaving with something
You can count on me finding a woman to have sex with
Girls know when I'm coming
Women know when I am interested in them sexually
I give a girl real proper loving
I am a good sexual partner
And if you were to come back to me
And if she were to come back to me
Girl I know just how you'd do me
I know exactly how she would pleasure me
Girl I know just why you'd choose me
I know why she would choose me over other men
Girl, I'll get it wet, jacuzzi
I will make her vagina wet in the jacuzzi
And if you were to come back to me girl
And if she were to come back to me
We'll make another movie
We will have sex and make another memory together
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I introduced her to a lifestyle of luxury and pleasure
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I was instrumental in changing her life for the better
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I am responsible for her success and fame
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I am the reason for her current status and lifestyle
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I gave her a chance and helped launch her career
I put her on, I put her on, I put that girl on
I am taking credit for her success
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cash Jones, Nicholas Matthew Balding, Robert Clifton Brackins, Willie Ray Jr. Norwood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@winmetawin7283
"And if you wanna come back to me girl, we'll make another movie" LMAO OMG
@BRockin25
fried
@soraXjoker
Lance Salabit grilled.
@hanshe1013
sautéed
@JohnDoe-uy1in
Lance Salabit 😂😂😂😂 funniest line of the song
@matthewjenkins8055
is good
@glennjohnson522
The ultimate level of petty 😂😂😂
@stevenalcazar1322
On everything! 😂
@darthrevanthedestroyer9003
Glenn Johnson you can say that again!!😂😂
@emmamcdonagh
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂