His debut album, Lose Control, which included the single "No Means No", was released in 2001 on Warner Bros. Records.
He later left Warner Bros. to sign with an independent label, Evolution Records, in 2002, with whom he released his second album, WHITEBOYS. His singles off the WhiteBoys album "Hold On" & "Got a Man" gained much radio play and video play, however due to the label's small budget the marketing and promotion was not done and the album was simply a Promotional Album in Ricky J's eyes.
Since 2004 Ricky J has dedicated his efforts to reposition himself and learn the entire music business 360 degrees. Behind the scenes Ricky J has put his stamp on Co-Production, song writing,Management all the way to Artist Bookings. Ricky J has has worked with with artists such as Kay Slay, PitBull, Ron Browz, Lady GaGa, C&C Music Factory, Kaya Jones form The PussyCat Dolls, Dj Dave Armstrong and so on.
In late 2007 Ricky J also became the Music Director for Canada's hottest Urban Lifestyles Magazine "M.O.B" Music over Business.
lose control
Ricky J Lyrics
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Ya lose control
You are never too young or too old
Ya get caught up
The night unfolds
People jumpin, party, bumpin
Making you say oo ooo.
March madness
You know who that is
Robbin' the dodge stratis
Rash in the game
Now theres cash in the game
Getting ass in the game
Why you last in the game
I bask in the fame
Why you askin the same
Cats feel the pain
When Im fast in the game
I like em brown, white, Puerto Rican, and Asian
And in my house too
While we freak in the basement
I take a girl out on a week-end away trip
Yo Rick, party over man, she is under age, kid.
It dont matter, but
We can flow fatter but
You can go after us
If ya so get on up
(Chorus)
Break it down a little
Same my name
Nice and loud now
From the background
Cuz Majess hold it down now
Whatcha think now?
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Get the game down now
Ya wonder how
I flow easily
Spend G's frequently
All these chicks wanna freak with me
What can it be
there at my back door
Collect 2 hundred thousand
Every time I pass go
Plus a few million
every million being sold
Why you getting mad
Aint my fault your check slow
You should see me in the show
And what, guess what
All my fellas grab your nuts and get on up
(Chorus)
The song "Lose Control" by Ricky J is a high-energy track about getting caught up in the party scene and letting loose. The opening lines encourage the listener to "get on up" and "lose control", emphasizing that age is not a barrier to having fun. The lyrics then delve into Ricky J's own success story, alluding to his rise in the music industry from "march madness" to "bask[ing] in the fame". He boasts about his affection for women of all races and his ability to make money effortlessly. The chorus kicks in, repeating the titular phrase and urging the listener to keep dancing.
The second verse continues with Ricky J's braggadocious tone, name-dropping his own moniker and asserting that his crew "hold[s] it down now". He goes on to describe how he spends his money and how women are constantly throwing themselves at him. The lyrics take a slight turn when he mentions a weekend trip with a young girl, only to be informed that she is underage. He shrugs it off, however, and continues to encourage listeners to party without inhibition.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya get on up
Encouraging the listeners to get up and dance
Ya lose control
Implying that dancing can be freeing and lead to losing inhibitions
You are never too young or too old
Suggesting that anyone can dance and enjoy the music regardless of age
Ya get caught up
Describing how the music can captivate and involve the listener
The night unfolds
Referring to the events and surprises that can occur during a fun night out
People jumpin, party, bumpin
Painting a picture of a lively party atmosphere
Making you say oo ooo.
Imagining the listener being swept up in the excitement and reacting to the music
March madness
Using the phrase to reference the popular sports tournament and draw comparisons to the excitement and intensity of the party
Who would of seen my star status
Reflecting on the artist's success and suggesting that it was unexpected
You know who that is
Confidently asserting the artist's fame and recognition
Robbin' the dodge stratis
Boasting about obtaining a luxurious car through prosperity
Rash in the game
Using wordplay to suggest that the artist is willing to take risks in their career and personal life
Now there's cash in the game
Implying that the artist can now financially benefit from their endeavors
Getting ass in the game
Crude innuendo to suggest sexual encounters as a result of fame
Why you last in the game
Posing the rhetorical question to challengers or skeptics who have yet to achieve success
I bask in the fame
Reveling in the benefits and attention that come with success
Why you askin the same
Implying that some artists may be repeating themselves or not original in their pursuits
Cats feel the pain
Referring to competitors or critics who may suffer due to the artist's success
When I'm fast in the game
Suggesting that the artist operates at a fast pace, always staying ahead of the competition
I like em brown, white, Puerto Rican, and Asian
Listing different ethnicities that the artist is attracted to or enjoys performing with
And in my house too
Boastful remark to how different ethnicity females are present in the artist's life
While we freak in the basement
Imagining sexual encounters in a private setting
I take a girl out on a week-end away trip
Suggesting that the artist enjoys romantic or lustful getaways with their partners
Yo Rick, party over man, she is under age, kid.
Incorporating dialogue to denote a scenario where the artist may be involved in illegal activities or unapproved behavior
It don't matter, but
Dismissive remark to the gravity of the situation they're describing
We can flow fatter but
Assuming that their sexual relationship with their partner isn't a hindrance to them
You can go after us
Challenging anyone who objects to their behavior
(Chorus)
Referring to the repeated hook of the song that encourages the listener to dance and let loose
Break it down a little
Requesting that the musical arrangement be adjusted or reworked in some way
Same my name
Requesting that the artist's name be recognized and celebrated
Nice and loud now
Demanding that the name be pronounced in a clear and boisterous manner
From the background
Suggesting that the artist is often overlooked or not given enough credit
Cuz Majess hold it down now
Explaining that the artist is capable of succeeding and taking command of a situation
Whatcha think now?
Challenging anyone who may have underestimated the artist or doubted their skills
Get the game down now
Encouraging listeners to improve their skills and abilities
Ya wonder how
Challenging the listener to try and keep up with the artist's level of talent
I flow easily
Asserting that the artist has a natural talent for their craft
Spend G's frequently
Boasting about financial success and the ability to frequently spend large amounts of money
All these chicks wanna freak with me
Boastful innuendo suggesting that many women are attracted to the artist
What can it be
Confused rhetorical question, perhaps from someone who can't fathom why the artist is so attractive to others
There at my back door
Implying that women are frequently at the artist's door or looking for him
Collect 2 hundred thousand
Boasting about financial success
Every time I pass go
Using a Monopoly board game reference to indicate that the artist earns money frequently
Plus a few million
Claiming to earn a great deal of money
every million being sold
Suggesting that the artist is producing music or other content that is successful and earning money
Why you getting mad
Addressing critics or skeptics who are envious or resentful of the artist's success
Ain't my fault your check slow
Casual remark to critics or skeptics who aren't earning as much money as the artist
You should see me in the show
Encouraging people to attend the artist's live performances
And what, guess what
Combative transition to address any skeptics or critics
All my fellas grab your nuts and get on up
Encouraging male listeners to dance and enjoy the song alongside the artist
Contributed by Benjamin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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