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.
Iz U Down?
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Looking at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you've been
Dancing wit yo girlfriend
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Can I ask?
(Kid ink)
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Now it ain′t hard to tell
By the way you've been looking at her face
It's something on your expression
Looking like you need a taste of that Ass
Take a grab, it′s nothing that I can say
It′s a lot up on her plate, I've been ready, hit the bass
Hit it
Guess who back in the building
With the motherfucking problems
Top of the world, all the way from the bottom
Turn this whole bitch up like fox and go in, show out
I seen them kissing pics of you and yo girlfriend
Tryna get yo lights up
But this shit been helping
Got a question, how many drinks
Do it take til you start getting touchy feely?
Gotta make sure I pay them both
Attention or one of em gon kill me
Say the truth, whole truth, no
Undercover freak, I′m guilty
Check please, pay the cost
To be the boss, just bill me
I can tell by the way you've been
Looking at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you′ve been
Dancing wit yo girlfriend
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
(One question)
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
(One question)
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Can I have that? You and your best
Friend on a mattress
Ass so fat, need a lap dance
That was way back then
Lost a little weight but that ass still thick, goddamn
So innocent, I'm a guilty trip, she ride the dick
It be worth the trip
No answers, no romantic shit
Just friends with benefits
I take that (take that)
Never seen a roof come back on a
Maybach (I don′t think you seen that)
Uh tryna meet there, I could put you anywhere
Fly private air, uh yea
Who do dare?
Take it on me, can't compare, my fashion rare
All I wear, Last Kings gear, man that shit so ill
I just wanna take you girls home
Make a nasty song and put this shit online
We could do it like dinner plate
Have a house party, all night long
Iz u down is my theme song
Take yo thong off, put me on
T-t-raw, i been a dog so go and let a nigga bone
'Cause I can tell by the way, tell tell by the way
I can tell by the, I can tell tell by the by the
′Cause I can tell by the way, tell tell by the way
I can tell by the, I can tell tell by the way
I can tell by the way you′ve been looking at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you've been dancing wit yo girlfriend
I can tell from how you look inside of her eye
It′s obvious this time you having the time of your life
The timing is right, this kind of a night need two at a time
Round two, upright, I find these hoes just losing their mind
Girls gone wild, going all out
Let's be honest, you ain′t gotta lie
One question,
How many freaks do it take til this bitch turn into a orgy
3 shots in and I'm feeling like Horry
Shoulda never gave a nigga money, man pour me
Just pour me up, high, I′m sipping lean like I'm on a fucking diet
LA nigga, bout to start a fucking riot
Why you tryna deny it?
I can tell by the way you've been
Looking at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you′ve been
Dancing wit yo girlfriend
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
(One question)
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
(One question)
Iz u down? Iz u down?
The song "Iz U Down" by Rick Ross featuring Kid Ink is all about seduction and getting a girl to engage in a threesome. The lyrics suggest that the singer is interested in having something more with his potential partners, but he is not really aiming for anything authentic or emotional. Instead, he's looking for some cheap thrills and sexual encounters.
The song makes it clear that the singer has his eye on a particular girl and is interested in both her and her girlfriend. The lyrics suggest that he's into both of them and is looking for a way to get them both into bed. Throughout the song, he is encouraging them to be more open-minded and explore their sexuality in a way that could be exciting for everyone involved.
Overall, while the lyrics come across as somewhat misogynistic and objectifying, it's clear that the song is trying to be playful and sexually suggestive. It's up to the listener to decide whether they find that kind of message appealing or not.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell by the way you’ve been looking at yo girlfriend
It’s obvious that you’re interested in your girlfriend, and I can see that in the way you’ve been looking at her.
I can tell by the way you've been dancing wit yo girlfriend
Your body language while dancing with your girlfriend clearly indicates that you’re attracted to her and want to be close to her.
Can I ask? Iz u down? Iz u down?
I want to check whether you’re interested in being with me instead of your girlfriend.
Now it ain′t hard to tell by the way you've been looking at her face
It’s easy to see that you’re drawn to her attractiveness just by the way you’ve been examining her face.
Looking like you need a taste of that Ass
You seem like you’re craving a physical connection with your girlfriend’s body, specifically her buttocks.
Take a grab, it′s nothing that I can say
If you want to reach out and touch your girlfriend, I won’t stop you or say anything to discourage you.
It′s a lot up on her plate, I've been ready, hit the bass
Your girlfriend probably has a lot going on in her life, but I’m ready and willing to start a sexual relationship with her if she wants.
Guess who back in the building / With the motherfucking problems / Top of the world, all the way from the bottom
I’m back on the scene, and I’m bringing my complicated romantic history with me. Despite my past struggles, I feel like I’m on top of the world now.
Turn this whole bitch up like fox and go in, show out
I want to really turn up the intensity and energy of this encounter and put on a show for everyone involved.
I seen them kissing pics of you and yo girlfriend / Tryna get yo lights up / But this shit been helping
I’ve seen photos of you and your girlfriend kissing, and it seems like you’re trying to spice things up by involving me. This might actually be helping your relationship with her.
Got a question, how many drinks / Do it take til you start getting touchy feely?
I’m curious about how much alcohol you need to be under the influence of before you start getting physically intimate with someone.
Gotta make sure I pay them both / Attention or one of em gon kill me
I need to make sure that I give equal attention to both you and your girlfriend so that neither of you feels neglected or angry with me.
Say the truth, whole truth, no / Undercover freak, I′m guilty
I have to admit that I’m somewhat of an undercover sexual deviant, and I’m not ashamed of it.
Check please, pay the cost / To be the boss, just bill me
I’m willing to pay any price, financial or otherwise, to be in charge of this situation and have control over the sexual aspect of it.
Can I have that? You and your best / Friend on a mattress / Ass so fat, need a lap dance
I’m asking if you’d be willing to have a threesome with me and your best friend, who also has an attractive body that I’m interested in exploring sexually.
So innocent, I'm a guilty trip, she ride the dick / It be worth the trip
Even though your girlfriend may seem innocent or naive, I’m confident that having sex with me would be a pleasurable and worthwhile experience for her.
No answers, no romantic shit / Just friends with benefits
I’m not interested in having a serious romantic relationship with either you or your best friend; I just want a casual sexual partnership.
I take that (take that) / Never seen a roof come back on a / Maybach (I don′t think you seen that)
I’m used to luxury and extravagance, and I’m willing to take what I want sexually without hesitation. I’ve even been known to have sex in fancy cars like a Maybach.
Uh tryna meet there, I could put you anywhere / Fly private air, uh yea / Who do dare?
I’m willing to arrange for us to meet up anywhere and at any time, even if that means flying privately to a remote location. Who can match my boldness?
Take it on me, can't compare, my fashion rare / All I wear, Last Kings gear, man that shit so ill
I’m confident that I’m a better sexual partner than anyone else you’ve been with, and I’m always dressed in rare and impressive Last Kings clothing that sets me apart from the rest of society.
I just wanna take you girls home / Make a nasty song and put this shit online / We could do it like dinner plate / Have a house party, all night long
I’m interested in taking both you and your best friend home with me for a wild night of sexual experimentation. I might even record it and share it with others online.
Iz u down is my theme song / Take yo thong off, put me on / T-t-raw, i been a dog so go and let a nigga bone
The concept of being “down” for whatever sexually is important to me, and I want you to take off your underwear so I can have sex with you. I’ve always been sexually promiscuous and enthusiastic, so let me do my thing.
′Cause I can tell by the way, tell tell by the way / I can tell by the, I can tell tell by the by the / ’Cause I can tell by the way, tell tell by the way / I can tell by the, I can tell tell by the way
I’m repeating this idea multiple times because I want to emphasize how strongly I feel that I can gauge your interest in me based on your body language and other signals.
I can tell from how you look inside of her eye / It′s obvious this time you having the time of your life
Based on the way you’re gazing into your girlfriend’s eyes, I can tell that you’re incredibly happy and having a great time with her.
The timing is right, this kind of a night need two at a time / Round two, upright, I find these hoes just losing their mind
This seems like the perfect time to engage in a threesome, and I’m confident that having sex with both you and your best friend will be a memorable and exciting experience for all of us.
Girls gone wild, going all out / Let's be honest, you ain′t gotta lie / One question, / How many freaks do it take til this bitch turn into a orgy
Things are getting wild and crazy, and I want us all to be honest about our desires and sexual preferences. I’m curious about how many people it takes to turn a sexual encounter into an orgy.
3 shots in and I'm feeling like Horry / Shoulda never gave a nigga money, man pour me
I’m experiencing a heavy buzz from drinking three shots of alcohol, and I probably shouldn’t have been given so much money to spend on drugs and alcohol.
Just pour me up, high, I′m sipping lean like I'm on a fucking diet / LA nigga, bout to start a fucking riot / Why you tryna deny it?
I want more alcohol to keep me feeling buzzed and high, and my wild behavior might lead to me starting a riot. You can’t deny that I’m living life to the fullest.
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