In July 2018, he released the London on da Track-produced single, "Die Young," in which he had written the night rapper, XXXTENTACION, died. The song—dedicated to X and deceased rappers Speaker Knockerz and Lil Snoop. Its music video would go on to accumulate 11 million views on YouTube and 8 million streams on Spotify.
In August 2018, he released the single "Ricch Forever," produced by DJ Bugsy. That month, Meek Mill released a preview of a collaborative track with Ricch.
In October 2018, Meek Mill brought Ricch out as his guest at a PowerHouse concert in Philadelphia. Mill also gifted him a "Dreamchasers" chain, prompting speculation that Ricch would be signed to Mill's Dreamchasers record label imprint.
On November 2, 2018, Roddy Ricch released his second mixtape, Feed Tha Streets II. The album, which features the singles "Die Young" and "Every Season," has thus far peaked at number 68 on the Billboard 200 chart and at number 36 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Later in the month, Marshmello previewed a new track featuring Ricch.
In June 2019, he collaborated with American DJ and record producer Mustard on the track, "Ballin'", off Mustard's third studio album, Perfect Ten, which became Mustard's highest-charting song on the Hot 100 as a lead artist, peaking at number 12.
In December 2019, he released his debut album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, debuting and peaking at number one on the Billboard 200, and featured Roddy's highest charting and most successful song, [song]The Box"[/song] which topped the Hot 100 at number one, as well as [song]Start wit Me[/song] featuring Gunna
Slow It Down
Roddy Ricch Lyrics
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Told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round (yeah)
Ayy, told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round (slow it down, baby)
Told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
Told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round (slow it down)
Ayy, told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round ('round, 'round)
Ayy, told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round (slow it down)
When you come around here
When you come around here
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
Slow it down
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
Ooh, slow it down
Slow it down (yeah)
The lyrics of "Slow it down" by Roddy Ricch feat. Alex Isley & Ty Dolla $ign are about advising someone to take things slow when they come around. This could be interpreted in different ways. It could be about a romantic relationship that is moving too fast or someone who is too excited to make a decision. The repetition of the chorus shows the urgency of the message being conveyed. The song encourages mindfulness and taking the time to carefully consider actions.
It is possible that the song is also a reflection of the artist's life and the fast-paced lifestyle that often comes with being in the music industry. The pressure to constantly create and produce music can be overwhelming, and it's important to take a moment to slow things down and appreciate the present.
Overall, the lyrics of "Slow it down" encourage listeners to take a moment to slow down, reflect and appreciate what's around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow it down when you come around, yeah, yeah (yeah)
I'm asking you to slow down your pace when you come to me
Told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round (yeah)
I've given this same instruction to a girl to ease into my world
Ayy, told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round (slow it down, baby)
I reiterate that she must take things slow, baby, when she's around me
Told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
I reminded her to take it easy when she's near me
Told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round (slow it down)
I've advised her again to move gradually when she's around me
Ayy, told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round ('round, 'round)
I've reiterated for her to take it slow, repeating myself for emphasis sake
Ayy, told her slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round (slow it down)
I gave her my guidance to move slowly when she's close to me
When you come around, 'round
My request is for her to slow down her actions when she's around me
When you come around here
I want her to reduce her rushy attitude when she's around me
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
Again, my instruction for her is to move slowly when she's near me
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
I advised her to take things easy when she's near me
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
One more time, I'm saying to slow down when she's close to me
Slow it down
My overall reflection is that I want her to slow down and not rush around me
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
I again insist that she moves gradually when she's around me
Slow it down when you come around, 'round, 'round
Once again, I instructed her to take things a bit more relaxed when she's near me
Ooh, slow it down
My final admonishment is that she should slow things way down when she's close to me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexandra Isley, David Cabral, Keith Parker, Rodrick Moore, Tyrone Griffin
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VC Beats
🔥🔥🔥🔥this dude make it sound easy to rap
Dropping 1 beat every day as long as im alive ‼️‼️🎹🎻
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Briannnlouis
Would’ve literally been the best song on the album if he finished it.
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Mycro Daug
200 likes 1 comment what’s wrong with people
Michael
@Mycro Daug what's wrong with you
AyoJunya
I love it when roddy does these choir-like songs I really wish he would do more