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
Unbelievable
Ray J Lyrics
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Showing Calli love in this Miami heat
(whooo)
Getting hugs from chicks with pretty feet
Belly rings tight ass tops and curly weaves
In broad daylight freaks already out
Chasin' ma niggas with the gold teeth in there mouth
Hit up wet willies to get sum drinks
(Its unbelievable)
Crazy, holding it down in 102 degrees
(Its unbelievable)
Call Missy tell her I'm in town and I've got my crew with me
(Its unbelievable)
With exotic chicks so hell I'm thinking no speak English
(Its unbelievable)
Ma sister tried to tell me it would be like this
(Its unbelievable)
Code everything, nigga this is some shit straight out of magazine
(whooo)
School riding underneath the palm trees
Dipping up and down the beach on tenth street
Seventh street ma cells ringing this town
Tell me club edge, I'm soft like after ten
The dress code is grown and elaclean
I know Ima like the scene
(Its unbelievable)
Crazy, holding it down in a hundred and two degrees
(Its unbelievable)
Call Missy tell her I'm in town and I've got my crew with me
(Its unbelievable)
With exotic chicks so hell I'm thinking no speak English
(Its unbelievable)
Ma sister tried to tell me it would be like this
(Its unbelievable)
Do what ya ? look at the doors when they flip up
Better yet get ya pimp up
I got inuf chicken to open ma own church
Spinning so much in miami in gettin nervous
??
Crashing Ferraris ??
Chicks staring keep baring mammy laring till your Cheep clothes taring
?? but I don't care
Outlandish
Out here they speak Spanish
(Its unbelievable)
Crazy, holding it down in 102 degrees
(Its unbelievable)
Call Missy tell her I'm in town and I've got my crew with me
(Its Unbelievable)
With exotic chicks so hell I'm thinking no speak english
(Its Unbelievable)
Ma sister tryed to tell me it would be like this
(Its Unbelievable)
Its kinda funny who ya frown
?? To get around
If ya man don't trip I could probably get you in town
If ya label don't flip I got features to put it down now
Its detailed got a ??
I flip beats and them flows like v12
The young?? cummin through with??
Niggas claim to get sex but they never sell
I'm in no?? with the chicks that make sex sell
Its like woow ray I don't think we could ever fail
(Its unbelievable)
Crazy, holding it down in 102 degrees
(Its unbelievable)
Call Missy tell her I'm in town and I've got my crew with me
(Its unbelievable)
With exotic chicks so hell I'm thinking no speak English
(Its unbelievable)
Ma sister tried to tell me it would be like this
(Its unbelievable)
In "Unbelievable," Ray J marvels at the sights and sounds of Miami, Florida. He and his crew are driving around in a truck basking in the 102-degree heat and admiring the beautiful women. They visit Wet Willies for drinks, and Ray J notes how exotic the women are, so much so that he thinks to himself, "no speak English." He is amazed by how lovely the city is, and he feels blessed to be there. Despite his sister warning him about the place, Ray J is still blown away by the experience. He mentions how it all feels like something straight out of a magazine, and he loves it so much that he wants to open his church there. Ray J also boasts about his success, how he crashed Ferraris and has enough money to open his church.
Line by Line Meaning
Got out the truck seven deep
I arrived with a group of seven people in a truck.
Showing Calli love in this Miami heat
Enjoying Miami's warm weather and expressing love for California.
Getting hugs from chicks with pretty feet
Receiving hugs from attractive women who have nice feet.
Belly rings tight ass tops and curly weaves
The women I interact with are wearing revealing clothing and have curly hair weaves.
In broad daylight freaks already out
Even during the day, there are sexually promiscuous women present.
Chasin' ma niggas with the gold teeth in there mouth
Gold-toothed men are being followed and chased by girls.
Hit up wet willies to get sum drinks
Going to Wet Willies, a local bar, to get beverages.
Thinkin' man I love south beaches
Enjoying the beaches in the southern part of Miami.
(Its unbelievable)
Expressing that the experiences are remarkable.
Crazy, holding it down in 102 degrees
The heat is intense at 102 degrees.
Call Missy tell her I'm in town and I've got my crew with me
Updating Missy with my location and the fact that I have my friends present.
With exotic chicks so hell I'm thinking no speak English
Some of the foreign women I am encountering may not speak English.
Ma sister tried to tell me it would be like this
My sister forewarned me that Miami would be an unforgettable experience.
Code everything, nigga this is some shit straight out of magazine
Everything I am experiencing feels like it has been taken out of a magazine or photo shoot.
School riding underneath the palm trees
Driving past palm trees on the road.
Dipping up and down the beach on tenth street
Driving up and down the streets bordering the beach.
Seventh street ma cells ringing this town
My phone is constantly ringing throughout this seventh street area.
Tell me club edge, I'm soft like after ten
Let me know about Club Edge, which sounds like a nice place to visit at night.
The dress code is grown and elaclean
The dress code is formal and fashionable.
I know Ima like the scene
I am anticipating that I will enjoy this environment.
Do what ya ? look at the doors when they flip up
Observe people's reactions when the doors of fancy cars flip up.
Better yet get ya pimp up
Get your confidence and swagger up.
I got inuf chicken to open ma own church
I have enough money to start my own business.
Spinning so much in miami in gettin nervous
I am spending lots of money and it is making me anxious.
??
Unable to understand the lyrics.
Crashing Ferraris ??
Possibly driving top-of-the-line cars like Ferraris and possibly getting into accidents.
Chicks staring keep baring mammy laring till your Cheep clothes taring
Girls are staring and displaying their bodies until the clothes become strained and torn.
?? but I don't care
Unknown lyrics.
Outlandish
The situation is unusual and extraordinary.
Out here they speak Spanish
In this area, people primarily speak Spanish.
Its kinda funny who ya frown
I find it amusing how people look at me with a disapproving expression.
?? To get around
Unable to understand the lyrics.
If ya man don't trip I could probably get you in town
If your significant other doesn't mind, I may be able to bring you around town.
If ya label don't flip I got features to put it down now
If my record label doesn't become frustrated, I am ready to create new music.
Its detailed got a ??
Unable to understand the lyrics.
I flip beats and them flows like v12
I create amazing beats and write lyrics that flow smoothly like an engine in a V12 car.
The young?? cummin through with??
Unknown lyrics.
Niggas claim to get sex but they never sell
Men brag about their sexual escapades, but they never actually make any money from it.
I'm in no?? with the chicks that make sex sell
I am not romantically involved with the women who make their livings through the sex industry.
Its like woow ray I don't think we could ever fail
This is exciting and feels like we cannot go wrong.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NOEL FISHER, SHORTY MAC, WALTER WORTH MILSAP, WALTER MILSAP III, TIMOTHY Z MOSLEY, CANDICE NELSON, RAYMOND NORWOOD
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