Red Café is a Flatbush, Brooklyn rapper of Afro-Guyanese descent.[3] He has… Read Full Bio ↴Red Café is a Flatbush, Brooklyn rapper of Afro-Guyanese descent.[3] He has been called "Red" all his life, a nickname inherited from his father.[4] He often refers to himself simply as "R" on songs he appears on by saying "It's R." Red Cafe began his career in a group called Da Franchise (or as often referred to Franchise) with Bed-Stuy artist Gravy and Flatbush rapper Q Da Kid appeared on many Whoo Kid and Kay Slay mixtapes under Franchise.[3] Due to disagreements between the three, they split up and went separate ways. In early 2006, Red Cafe was to release his first major-label debut I Got a Story to Tell, on Capitol Records in conjunction with Mack 10's Hoo Bangin' imprint, set to include singles "Bling Blao" featuring Fabolous and "Diddy Bop". Also believed to be on that album were his songs that received radio play "Jeep Shit", which features Fabolous & Paul Wall and the remix of "Diddy Bop" which features Fabolous, Kardinal Offishall, Coco Chanel and Curren$y. However this never eventuated. Red Cafe has also contributed to the Coach Carter soundtrack.[3][5] He has also ghostwritten for many popular rappers over the years.[3][6][7] As an underground rapper, his work is not internationally recognized, though he has been rapping on the circuit since the late 1990s.Red Cafe also made a cameo appearance in the biopic "NOTORIOUS" playing primo in which he battled biggie at the age of 17.This battle was based on a real battle biggie and a fellow Brooklyn rapper had and includes the same bar for bar lines biggie used in the movie.

Red Café signed with several major labels over the years, including Arista in 2003,[1] Capitol Records, and RCA, but circumstances dictated that albums were not released.[6][8][9] Red commented "I just kept running into jams where the people who believed in me they lost their positions, or just the tables turned while I was at the company and you know things change and I wasn’t able to get the support that I needed".[9]

Red Cafe released a mixtape with DJ Envy, The Co-Op, on October 9, 2007 with distribution by Koch Records.[3] Remy Ma was featured on the album, while Cafe's new song "Paper Touchin Remix" features Fat Joe. [10]

Red Café signed to Akon's Universal Records-distributed Konvict Muzik label in 2007, with his major-label debut album, The Shakedown, announced as due in 2008.[1] In 2009, Red Café signed to Bad Boy Records, with The Shakedown still unreleased. [6]

He was also recently cast in the Biggie Smalls biographic movie, Notorious as Primo, the freestyle battle rapper.[1]

In late April 2009, Red Cafe's 2009 single "Hottest In Da Hood" was officially remixed by Diddy, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, Fabolous and OJ Da Juiceman. He later said an interview that there will be 2 more remixes of that song. The 2nd remix features Juelz Santana, Lore'l, Lloyd Banks and Busta Rhymes. The 3rd features Papoose, Kardinal Offishall, Juggernot, Uncle Murda, Ross Fortune & Diddy. The 2nd remix preimered on May 5 2009 at Power 105.1. Red Cafe has yet to release a solo album in his career.

All Night Long
Red Café Lyrics

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Hey! All the way back from the 213! 310!
Across to the 313! 404! Back to the 718, nigga!
Brooklyn!
This Chef Boy IzzR
I got the homie be Flame in the spot
And this the new hot (all night long!)
Tell them bouncer niggaz let my niggaz in the building
We gon get this motherfucker started

Yeah! Oh! Yeah! (all night long!)

Hey yo my money ain't never short
Ask my hoes, my dick never soft
Uh oh! I got a mean bop in my walk
And I'm from the well known Brooklyn, New York, okay!
Now if you see me please don't holler
But baby if you feel me you can throw me a dollar
Hey shorty over there with the big ol' hair
She look a lil' heartbroken, let me give you a fix
Now we could burn em, burn 'em good leaves from the earth
Till you get a buzz, get to lifting your skirt
The whole east coast want to know who banging
Tell 'em boys Shakedown and we got them things!
Well what the fuck!! (all night long!)

[Chorus: x2]
If you got some style
You can turn ya collar up, put ya dollars up
Now pull ya hat down low, okay!
Now back them bitches up off ya! (all night long!)

Go head dawg, get ya dollars, I got 'em in abundance
I'm from the bottom, I get it from the dungeons
Yeah they thirsty, waiting on my debut
I chase cash, not cat, like Pepe Le Pu
I got style, dressed in Gucci
Brooklyn nigga, A-Town stomping to Oochie-whoa!
Hit 'em high, hit 'em low
Pedal to the floor in the six 'cause the five too slow
Oh! Cafe, but I like parquet
All Star game I'm found right on the parquet
Yeah! What up shorty?! You hot shorty!
You make me want to pass the route to you shorty!

[Chorus]

Hey yo, I don't negotiate
R&B chicks want me to procreate
That lame over there, yeah I know he hate
Just because he got a safe, nah he ain't safe
Why all the big talk dawg, you ain't hot
You ain't ready for the "Thug Life", you ain't Pac
You the type that act tough when you pop in a room
But I know yo style, you wouldn't pop a balloon
You want to get some money, you want to get some cash
Fuck wit some real "G" niggaz, from the Ave
Holla shakedown! when we checkin' attendance
I'm on my 'Grizzly', like I play for Memphis

[Chorus]

What?! Ohh!! What?! Ohh!! What?! Ohh!!
All night long!

What?! Ohh!! What?! Ohh!! What?! Ohh!!
All night long!

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "All Night Long" by Red Cafe set the stage for the party anthem that it is. The first few lines mention several area codes, which denote the various locations the rapper has been to or is representing. The song starts with a commanding tone, asking the bouncer to let his people in so they can start the party. As the song progresses, the rapper boasts about his wealth and fame, acknowledging that he is from Brooklyn, a well-known borough in New York City.

Red Cafe then goes on to flirt with a woman and offers to make her feel better. He casually talks about smoking weed and getting high while also mentioning a gang named Shakedown. He talks down to a man he views as weak and offers to help him get money. The song emphasizes turning up and enjoying the night, with a chorus that encourages listeners to dress well, spend money, and let loose.

Overall, "All Night Long" captures the spirit of a fun night out with friends, full of dancing, flirting, and partying.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey! All the way back from the 213! 310! Across to the 313! 404! Back to the 718, nigga! Brooklyn!
I'm representing my city and all the other places where I get love. Shoutout to Brooklyn!

This Chef Boy IzzR I got the homie be Flame in the spot And this the new hot (all night long!)
I'm Red Cafe, AKA Chef Boy IzzR, and my boy Be Flame is here with me. We're bringing the heat and this is the new hotness. We're going to party all night long!

Tell them bouncer niggaz let my niggaz in the building We gon get this motherfucker started Yeah! Oh! Yeah! (all night long!)
Get the bouncers to let us in so we can start the party. We're going to have a good time all night long!

Hey yo my money ain't never short Ask my hoes, my dick never soft Uh oh! I got a mean bop in my walk And I'm from the well known Brooklyn, New York, okay!
I always have enough money, and I'm never short on funds. My women know that I'm always ready for action. I walk with confidence, and I'm proud of where I'm from: Brooklyn.

Now if you see me please don't holler But baby if you feel me you can throw me a dollar Hey shorty over there with the big ol' hair She look a lil' heartbroken, let me give you a fix
Don't try to get my attention by yelling at me, but if you want to show some love you can throw some money my way. I see a girl who looks upset, so I'm going to try to cheer her up.

Now we could burn em, burn 'em good leaves from the earth Till you get a buzz, get to lifting your skirt The whole east coast want to know who banging Tell 'em boys Shakedown and we got them things! Well what the fuck!! (all night long!)
We can smoke some good weed and have a good time. Once you're feeling good, you might want to take your clothes off. Everyone wants to know who's banging, and we're the Shakedown crew. We've got everything you need to have a good time tonight!

[Chorus: x2] If you got some style You can turn ya collar up, put ya dollars up Now pull ya hat down low, okay! Now back them bitches up off ya! (all night long!)
If you've got some style, show it off by putting your collar up and showing off your money. Pull your hat down low to show your swag. Keep those girls away from you all night long!

Go head dawg, get ya dollars, I got 'em in abundance I'm from the bottom, I get it from the dungeons Yeah they thirsty, waiting on my debut I chase cash, not cat, like Pepe Le Pu
Go ahead and get your money, I've got plenty of it. I come from the bottom and I've worked my way up. People are waiting for me to make my big debut, and I'm all about getting money - not chasing women like a cartoon skunk.

I got style, dressed in Gucci Brooklyn nigga, A-Town stomping to Oochie-whoa! Hit 'em high, hit 'em low Pedal to the floor in the six 'cause the five too slow Oh! Cafe, but I like parquet All Star game I'm found right on the parquet Yeah! What up shorty?! You hot shorty! You make me want to pass the route to you shorty!
I've got style and I dress in Gucci. I'm from Brooklyn but I'm down with the A-Town sound. We're going to turn up tonight! I'm driving fast in my car, and I'm a baller at the All-Star game. I see a girl who looks good, and I want to get with her.

Hey yo, I don't negotiate R&B chicks want me to procreate That lame over there, yeah I know he hate Just because he got a safe, nah he ain't safe Why all the big talk dawg, you ain't hot You ain't ready for the "Thug Life", you ain't Pac You the type that act tough when you pop in a room But I know yo style, you wouldn't pop a balloon You want to get some money, you want to get some cash Fuck wit some real "G" niggaz, from the Ave Holla shakedown! when we checkin' attendance I'm on my 'Grizzly', like I play for Memphis
I don't like to negotiate. R&B singers want me to make babies with them. That guy over there hates on me because he has a safe, but I know he's not really safe. Quit talking like you're a big deal, because you're not hot. You're not ready for the thug life like Tupac was. You try to act tough when you enter a room, but I know you couldn't pop a balloon. You want to get money and hang with some real gangstas from the Ave. When we show up, make sure you say Shakedown! I'm playing hard like a player for the Memphis Grizzlies.

[Chorus]
If you've got some style, show it off by putting your collar up and showing off your money. Pull your hat down low to show your swag. Keep those girls away from you all night long!

What?! Ohh!! What?! Ohh!! What?! Ohh!! All night long! What?! Ohh!! What?! Ohh!! What?! Ohh!! All night long!
We're having a great time partying and turning up all night long. What!! Oh!! Yeah!!

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERMAINE DENNY, KWAME B. HOLLAND

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