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.
Hold Me Down
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Be sure you got a rider beside you to hold you down
I'll hold you down, I'm on my way
My mama told me (you are) be sure you got a rider beside you
Even if you ain't have all the money, fame and the power
So I found her, fly shit, I jump up out her
I pick her low valley, she rock with me, it don't matter
There goes my baby
Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Hold this ready and I'm round
You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
(Now)
I'mma get money, nigga, smell it on my gear
Black bottle, boy, baller hood billionaire
Boots in the mud, now it's marble floors
Staircases to the roof look like it's heaven's door
Said a prayer for my woes who be dead and gone
How could I let you down if you never hit the phone?
Then they gave him all his money, make you go insane
We fucked the game, she said she knew that I would never change
Trap star, two bricks in the match box
Gold D's, fat boy, peanut butter top
I wanna spend a night with Jessica White
But is a dope boy really Jessica type?
There goes my baby
Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Hold this ready and I'm round
You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
(Now)
I'm on my way (We the best yeah, we the best at holding it down) to hold you down
She said he don't hold her down right
Some day she'll be done with him
I say there's 7 days in the week, some day ain't one of 'em
You gotta know your work, baby, don't give 'em no discount
All of mine are dime, you see a nine, it was a miscount
And I'm the one to tell a bitch to bounce
I'm the one who getting this amount
I'm the one with this foreign shit
Name still getting mispronounced
Hold up, who you held down? When you ever put bail down?
I'mma keep picking money up like the motherfucker fell down
It's an us versus y'all thing, we a small gang
Just the two of us, baby, but we all bang
Bang, bang bang like what set you claim
And when they asked me that baby, you know I said your name
There goes my baby
Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Hold this ready and I'm round
You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
(Now)
I'm on my way (To hold you down)
Keys to the whip, key to the mansion
I fuck you while counting money, I'm just that romantic
See we be Bonnie and Clyde and I keep that heat like Adonis
And if it ever go down I know you won't snitch to your honor
That's why you draped in designer, Chanel and all kind of shit
She with the realest and all 'em lames are too counterfeit
It's been a long time and she's still holding me down
Never mind the hoes I've been fucking with that's out of town (let's ride)
I done been through hell, had ups and downs
But in the long run she's still here
I apologize for when I be talking that freak shit in the air
She still moaning, I know you want it, I go to switching that gear
On everything, she never changed for real
That's why
There goes my baby
Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Hold this ready and get around
You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
(Now)
I'm on my way (To hold you down)
I hold you down
I hold you, I hold you, down
I'm on my way (To hold you down)
In the song "Hold Me Down" by Rick Ross, the rapper discusses the importance of having someone supportive by your side, even in times of struggle. The central message of the song is highlighted in the chorus, where Ross repeats the phrase "You hold me down, I'mma hold you down," suggesting that true love and respect in a relationship should be mutually supportive.
Throughout the song, Ross references his own success, noting that he's come a long way from his days in the "trap star" world. He talks about his riches and fame, but also acknowledges that none of that means anything without someone to share it with. He praises his partner, calling her a "breath of fresh air," and suggests that their teamwork is the secret to their collective success.
One of the interesting things about "Hold Me Down" is that it features several different vocal samples from singers like Jodeci, Puff Daddy, and Faith Evans. These samples add texture and depth to the song, making it feel like an homage to classic 90s hip-hop and R&B.
Line by Line Meaning
You are, you are
My mother told me to make sure I have someone beside me to hold me down and I found that person
I'll hold you down, I'm on my way
I will be there for you no matter what, and I am coming to hold you down
My mama told me (you are) be sure you got a rider beside you
My mother advised me to make sure I always have someone by my side, especially during tough times
Even if you ain't have all the money, fame and the power
It doesn't matter if I don't have everything, I still have someone who supports and loves me
So I found her, fly shit, I jump up out her
I found someone amazing and I'm proud to be with her
I pick her low valley, she rock with me, it don't matter
I chose her when she didn't have much and she stuck by my side, and that's all that matters
There goes my baby
She's mine and I'm proud of her
Together we're better, you're a breath of fresh air
Together we make each other better and she brings happiness into my life
Hold this ready and I'm round
I'm always ready to hold her down and protect her
You hold me down, I'mma hold you down
We will always support and hold each other down
I'mma get money, nigga, smell it on my gear
I'm going to make money and success is evident in my clothes
Black bottle, boy, baller hood billionaire
I'm a rich and successful entrepreneur
Boots in the mud, now it's marble floors
I came from humble beginnings and made it to a luxurious lifestyle
Staircases to the roof look like it's heaven's door
My house is so beautiful it looks like the entrance to heaven
Said a prayer for my woes who be dead and gone
I prayed for my friends who are no longer with me because of their struggles or death
How could I let you down if you never hit the phone?
You can count on me being there for you even if you don't call me
Then they gave him all his money, make you go insane
Money can make people lose themselves and turn crazy
We fucked the game, she said she knew that I would never change
We made history in the industry and I'm glad she knows I'm real and won't change
Trap star, two bricks in the match box
I was a successful drug dealer and kept my work hidden
Gold D’s, fat boy, peanut butter top
I have a big gold watch and a fancy car
I wanna spend a night with Jessica White
I want to be with a beautiful woman like Jessica White
But is a dope boy really Jessica type?
I'm not sure if a drug dealer like me would be her type
She said he don't hold her down right
She told me that her current partner doesn't support her well enough
Some day she'll be done with him
She plans to leave him someday
I say there's 7 days in the week, some day ain't one of 'em
I'm saying there's no time like the present, don't wait around for someday
You gotta know your work, baby, don't give 'em no discount
You need to know your worth and not settle for less than you deserve
All of mine are dime, you see a nine, it was a miscount
I only date the most attractive women, any other girl was a mistake
And I'm the one to tell a bitch to bounce
If someone disrespects me or my girl, I will kick them out
I'm the one who getting this amount
I make a lot of money and I'm proud of it
I'm the one with this foreign shit
I have luxury cars and other foreign possessions
Name still getting mispronounced
People still don't know how to pronounce my name
Hold up, who you held down? When you ever put bail down?
Don't talk about all the things you've done for people, when have you ever bailed someone out of jail?
I'mma keep picking money up like the motherfucker fell down
I will continue to make money as if it's everywhere
It's an us versus y'all thing, we a small gang
We are a close group and we stick together against everyone else
Just the two of us, baby, but we all bang
We may be only two people, but we have power and influence
Bang, bang bang like what set you claim
We are strong and powerful, like a gang
And when they asked me that baby, you know I said your name
When someone asks me who my girl is, I proudly say it's you
Keys to the whip, key to the mansion
I have keys to a fancy car and a big house
I fuck you while counting money, I'm just that romantic
I find counting money romantic and even have sex while doing it
See we be Bonnie and Clyde and I keep that heat like Adonis
We are like the infamous criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde, and I always carry a gun for protection (like Adonis)
And if it ever go down I know you won't snitch to your honor
If we ever find ourselves in trouble, I know I can trust you to keep quiet and protect us both
That's why you draped in designer, Chanel and all kind of shit
I buy you expensive designer clothing and accessories because you deserve it
She with the realest and all 'em lames are too counterfeit
You are with the most real and genuine person, while everyone else seems fake
It's been a long time and she's still holding me down
We've been together for a long time and she still supports and loves me
Never mind the hoes I've been fucking with that's out of town (let's ride)
Don't worry about other girls I've been with, let's just enjoy the moment
I done been through hell, had ups and downs
I've been through tough times, but I've always had her by my side
But in the long run she's still here
Through all the highs and lows, she still supports and loves me
I apologize for when I be talking that freak shit in the air
I'm sorry for sometimes saying inappropriate things
She still moaning, I know you want it, I go to switching that gear
Even though I apologize, she still enjoys our intimate moments and I change things up to keep it exciting
On everything, she never changed for real
She's always been loyal and true to herself, never changing for anyone else
That's why
She's the one I want, and that's why I hold her down always
I hold you down
I got you and will always support you
I hold you, I hold you, down
I'm here for you and will lift you up when you're down
I'm on my way (To hold you down)
I'm coming to support and protect you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Khaled Mohammaed Khaled, August Anthony Alsina, Christopher Maurice Brown, Jeremy P. Felton, Nayvadius Wilburn, Andre Christopher Lyon, Edward Rubin Griffin, Brandon Chase Korn, Anthony Leedel Norris, Sayyid Hakim Mcdonald
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@MoreTruths
This track HIT DIFFERENT when you have a few setbacks in Life but you're still GOING!!!💪💯💯🔥
@gifi11
DIFFERENT ain't the word. I be losing my s**t when this comes on lol. Like this guy crazy type of time.
@quasheekamiller
This song hits different when you truely understand there are people CONSTANTLY trying to hold you back.
@travisphillips31
Tell it!!!
@kalynmarie510
This the one right here 💪🏽💯
@treaundaflinch7206
LISSSSSSSEEEENNN... had to run this back REAL quick cuz these hoes got me effed up!!!!!!!!!! I see how these hoes playing, but I can adapt! #ImARealBoss
@rhondaphillip8922
straight talk
@khensuahabuhetepre1372
Right he talkn about everyone life ..i can relate. It my teatimony. I survived. It be your own kind ..smh. Crabs in a barrel. Success is not easy for us compare to other races. We've been held back as a people
@bhongonkumanda7630
This is on my top 5 motivational songs of all time. To strive when it comes to academics, gym & hustle.
@mishima1974
Bhongo Nkumanda
I’m sure it will help you with your ‘academics’.