Ronald Jenkees first gained fame when he posted a series of videos of himse… Read Full Bio ↴Ronald Jenkees first gained fame when he posted a series of videos of himself on YouTube playing his Korg Triton LE and/or Yamaha Motif XS8 keyboards, often accompanied by beats he composed using FL Studio. The performances were often improvised and are influenced primarily by hip-hop and jazz.

Aside from the music itself, Jenkees' videos are notable for his laid-back demeanor and always-friendly introduction, "Hello, YouTubes!" Jenkees typically explains the piece in the video either at the beginning or end of the video. He also provides motivational text and tips to others who make music.

Jenkees' popularity grew significiantly after he was Dugg by a Digg.com user on March 17th 2007. His fans grew in number again after he was mentioned in a column by ESPN.com Page 2 writer Bill Simmons. In June 2007, Jenkees was tapped to compose the theme to Simmons' podcast "The BS Report". The piece, titled "Derty", was later issued on his self-titled first album, which was made available for purchase on his website www.ronaldjenkees.com in July 2007. It was released on physical CD shortly thereafter and the album also became available on iTunes. In June 2009, Jenkees was featured on the STS9 album, "Peaceblaster: The New Orleans Make It Right Remixes," producing a remix of "Beyond Right Now".

Ronald Jenkees continues to post videos on YouTube and has released his second album, Disorganized Fun, as both download and physical CD on his website. Some of his songs are also featured in the game "Before the Echo" (formerly known as "Sequence"; available on Steam).

Let's Ride
Ronald Jenkees Lyrics

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It was a good day, dressed in chrome
Ridin' down the street in my '64
It was a good day, up in here
Homies in the back seat just don't care
I'm a high roller, top dog, rollin' by the DQ all alone
And I see some ladies, chillin' on the side
Lookin' at my car, just waitin' to ride…

All my homies like to ride in my car
(x4)

It's understood, representin' my crew
All my homies sittin' on my hood
Got the tailgate down
Listen to the bumps of my amplified speaker sound
It was a good day, I have a tight ride
Backseat drivers need not apply
It was a good day, up in here
Homies in the back seat just don't care

All my homies like to ride in my car
(x4)

Driver in the front, riders in the back
Forty-dollar gas, gonna ride real fast
It's time to go
Look at my chrome, I'm gonna show my car, let's ride, let's ride

All my homies like to ride in my car
(x4)

Overall Meaning

This song by Ronald Jenkees, "Let's Ride," is an upbeat and optimistic reflection on cruising with friends in a classic car. The opening lines set the stage for a carefree day of cruising: "It was a good day, dressed in chrome / Ridin' down the street in my '64 / It was a good day, up in here / Homies in the back seat just don't care." The singer is feeling confident and cool in his vintage car, and his friends are along for the ride, unbothered by any outside concerns or responsibilities.

The song's refrain, "All my homies like to ride in my car," emphasizes the importance of community and connection to the singer, as well as the joy of sharing a common experience. The car becomes a symbol of togetherness and shared enjoyment. When the singer talks about "representin' my crew / All my homies sittin' on my hood," it's clear that both the car and the bonding experience it offers are integral parts of his identity. He wants to show off his ride and share it with the world, enjoying the ride and the company of his friends.

Overall, "Let's Ride" celebrates the freedom, fun, and camaraderie of cruising with friends in a classic car. It's a song about living in the moment and enjoying life's simple pleasures, all while surrounded by good company and good memories.

Line by Line Meaning

It was a good day, dressed in chrome
I had a good day and my car is shiny, implying that I take pride in my car.

Ridin' down the street in my '64
I am driving down the street in my old car, which holds sentimental value to me.

It was a good day, up in here
I am enjoying myself and my surroundings.

Homies in the back seat just don't care
My friends do not have any worries and are enjoying the ride.

I'm a high roller, top dog, rollin' by the DQ all alone
I am a cool, dominant figure, driving confidently by a DQ.

And I see some ladies, chillin' on the side
I notice some women hanging out on the side of the road.

Lookin' at my car, just waitin' to ride…
They are looking at my car and seem interested in riding with me.

All my homies like to ride in my car
My friends love riding in my car and its a shared experience.

It's understood, representin' my crew
It is clear to all that I am driving for my friends.

All my homies sittin' on my hood
My friends are comfortable sitting on the hood of my car.

Got the tailgate down
I have opened the tailgate for easier seating.

Listen to the bumps of my amplified speaker sound
We are enjoying the loud music coming from my amplified speaker system.

It was a good day, I have a tight ride
Once again, I had a good day and I am proud of my car.

Backseat drivers need not apply
I do not want any critiques or comments about my driving.

Driver in the front, riders in the back
I am driving and my friends are taking the back seats.

Forty-dollar gas, gonna ride real fast
Despite the high gas costs, I plan on driving fast.

It's time to go
We are ready to move out.

Look at my chrome, I'm gonna show my car, let's ride, let's ride
I want to show off my shiny car and suggest we continue the fun, let's ride together.

All my homies like to ride in my car
This is an enjoyable experience shared by all of my friends.

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