William Leonard Roberts II was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi and raised in Carol City, Florida, near Miami After graduating from Carol City Senior High School, he later attended the historically black college Albany State University in Albany, Georgia.
After being signed to Suave House Records, former label for rap duo 8Ball & MJG, he eventually signed a deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, which has been under the Def Jam umbrella since 2006. While signed to Slip-n-Slide, Ross toured with fellow rapper Trick Daddy and made guest performances on other Slip-n-Slide rap albums
His debut album Port of Miami was released in August 2006 and debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, with sales at 187,000 units after its first week
In March 2008, his second album Trilla was released and, as its predecessor Port of Miami had, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.[8] Its lead single "Speedin'" featuring R. Kelly peaked at #121 on the Billboard Hot 100; the next one, "The Boss" featuring T-Pain peaked at #17 on the Hot 100. The third single "Here I Am" featured Nelly and Avery Storm
Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week. Singles from the album were: Mafia Music, Maybach Music II, Magnificent, & All I Really Want.
Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010 on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lex Luger, Danja, The Inkredibles, The Remedy, and Kanye West
The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,300 copies in its first week. It attained some international charting and produced three singles with moderate Billboard chart success. Upon its release, Teflon Don received generally positive reviews from most music critics, earning praise for its cinematic production and Ross's lyrical persona.
Ross has signed Pill, Meek Mill, & Wale to his label Maybach Music Group. In 2010 Rick Ross made an offer to rapper Wiz Khalifa to sign to Maybach Music Group but he decided to sign with Atlantic instead.
Give It To Em
Rick Ross Lyrics
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I have no choice but to win, cause I
Absolutely can't lose no way
200 percent I am on my job
Gettin' money ain't nothin' left I can't say
Get on your job with me, Get on your job with me
Cause when them people come lookin for that money
Tell me man, what you gon' say
(Give It To 'Em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Give it to 'em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Just, give it to 'em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Give it to 'em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Give it to 'em)
Know they kickin down your door just waving their four-four
Ain't thinking about the law
Only thing on they mind, is a little bit of shine
And a couple stacks stashed up in your top drawers
(So, Give It To 'Em)
And they coming 'round the corner, 5 percent ?
Chevy creepin' real slow, you know the routine
Don't try to play Magiver
Sawed of shotgun pointin' out the window
(So, Give It To 'Em)
Not to mention them crooked cops
Pull you over when you drop
On the side of the road, take all your word
Pocket all your dough
I ain't goin' thru none of that no more
I have no choice but to win, cause I
Absolutely can't lose no way
200 percent I am on my job
Gettin' money ain't nothin' left to say
Get on your job with me, Get on your job with me
Ready for tomorrow if it ain't too late
Cause when them people come lookin for that money
Tell me man, what you gon' say
(Give It To 'Em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Give it to 'em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Just, give it to 'em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Give it to 'em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Give it to 'em)
Shell toed Adidas, all black Lamborghini
Sexy thang ridin' with me, granting wishes like a genie
Ain't no problem gettin' money, certified eight digits
Street... When it come to gettin' paper better (Give It To 'Em)
Started at poverty now they call us the penticle
Talkin' Bugatti I blow it all on a vehicle
Millions in real-estate and the work that I administrate
When I smoke in the whip, peel the top just to vehicles
Ain't no palm trees in the ghetto, yeah it's cloudy weather
But we shinin' bright as ever!
I refuse to lose in any game I choose to play
Until I die, I gotta get it in a major way
Akon saved the day...
I have no choice but to win, cause I
Absolutely can't lose no way
200 percent I am on my job
Gettin' money ain't nothin' left I can't say
Get on your job with me, Get on your job with me
Ready for tomorrow if it ain't too late
'Cause when them people come lookin for that money
Tell me man, what you gon' say
(Give It To 'Em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Give it to 'em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Just, give it to 'em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Give it to 'em)
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na (Give it to 'em)
In "Give It To Him" by Rick Ross featuring Akon, the lyrics depict the image of a hustler who is determined to succeed in life by any means necessary. The first verse emphasizes his commitment to his job as he cannot afford to lose. He strives to reach 200 percent success in his endeavors while making a lot of money. Ross encourages others to join him by telling them to get on their job too and be prepared for what the future may bring. The chorus repeats the phrase "give it to 'em," which could refer to money, wealth, or success.
The second verse is about the potential danger and violence that may come with hustling. The lyrics mention police brutality and robberies by violent people. The author advises not to try to play hero or refuse to comply with the robbers since they are only looking for some cash. Ross then delivers a warning about the police, claiming that they may take all your money and even swear at you. As a result, the artist declares that he won't tolerate such harassment anymore.
The third verse is about money, status, and success. Ross brags about his eight-figure fortune and various luxurious cars. He also boasts about his properties and his impeccable management skills. Akon sings the chorus, emphasizing the idea of giving away your wealth, money, and opportunities to be successful.
Line by Line Meaning
I have no choice but to win, cause I
I am determined to succeed and have no other option than to come out on top.
Absolutely can't lose no way
Losing is not an option under any circumstance.
200 percent I am on my job
I am fully dedicated to my work with all my effort and energy.
Gettin' money ain't nothin' left I can't say
Making money is all that matters and there is nothing else of importance to be said.
Get on your job with me, Get on your job with me
Join me in working hard and making progress towards our goals.
Ready for tomorrow if it ain't too late
We must be prepared for the future and take action now before it's too late.
Cause when them people come lookin for that money
When someone comes searching for the money owed to them,
Tell me man, what you gon' say
What will your response be?
(Give It To 'Em)
Hand over the money to the person who is owed.
Know they kickin down your door just waving their four-four
People are willing to break into your home with loaded guns.
Ain't thinking about the law
These criminals have no regard for the law and will do whatever it takes to get what they want.
Only thing on they mind, is a little bit of shine
They are solely focused on obtaining some recognition.
And a couple stacks stashed up in your top drawers
All they want is a few stacks of money hidden away in a top drawer.
(So, Give It To 'Em)
Therefore, it's better to just hand over the money.
And they coming 'round the corner, 5 percent ?
Another group of people, possibly the police, are arriving soon with little time to spare.
Chevy creepin' real slow, you know the routine
A car is slowly moving in and you already know what to expect.
Don't try to play Magiver
Don't try to be clever or use unconventional methods to outsmart them.
Sawed of shotgun pointin' out the window
They have a sawed-off shotgun pointed out the window, ready to be used if necessary.
(So, Give It To 'Em)
It's best to give them what they want to prevent any conflict or violence.
Not to mention them crooked cops
In addition, there are corrupt police officers who can cause problems for you.
Pull you over when you drop
They will stop you while driving.
On the side of the road, take all your word
They will believe everything you say and make a judgement based on that.
Pocket all your dough
They will take all the money you have on you.
I ain't goin' thru none of that no more
I refuse to experience any of these situations again.
Shell toed Adidas, all black Lamborghini
I wear black Adidas sneakers and drive an all-black Lamborghini.
Sexy thang ridin' with me, granting wishes like a genie
I have a beautiful woman with me who fulfills my every desire.
Ain't no problem gettin' money, certified eight digits
Making a lot of money is not an issue for me, I am in the eight digit range.
Street... When it come to gettin' paper better (Give It To 'Em)
When it comes to making money on the streets, it's best to just give them what they want.
Started at poverty now they call us the penticle
We came from poverty to now being recognized as the best in the business.
Talkin' Bugatti I blow it all on a vehicle
I can afford a Bugatti car and have spent a lot of money on it.
Millions in real-estate and the work that I administrate
I manage millions of dollars worth of real estate properties as part of my job.
When I smoke in the whip, peel the top just to vehicles
When I smoke in my car, I like to remove the top to enjoy the experience even more.
Ain't no palm trees in the ghetto, yeah it's cloudy weather
The ghetto is a rough place with few luxuries or amenities.
But we shinin' bright as ever!
But despite this, we continue to succeed and thrive.
I refuse to lose in any game I choose to play
I am determined to come out on top in any situation I choose to be a part of.
Until I die, I gotta get it in a major way
I will work hard to succeed in a big way until the end of my life.
Akon saved the day...
Akon helped me in some way to achieve my success and come out on top.
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@Legion-qv9pw
Still one of my all time favourite songsπ₯
@yanisoleric777
Still a pure happinessπ₯
@StefKon
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@andretheruler714
2020 and this is still legendary
@ganeshmondal9730
when i listen akon voice i m feel i m in the heaven, reviews my past life almost last memories
@sandeepyadavsandeepyadav4985
yes me to
@sphesihledayi6155
That power that comes with "give it to em"
@lebking95
akon can practically sing anything... when you think about it!
@sandeepyadavsandeepyadav4985
love this song
@Chameleonslove
I like how Akon has more than one voice !