The name “Royce” came from his R shaped Turkish link chain which was said to have resembled a Rolls Royce logo. During high school Royce was one of the shortest players on his basketball team, standing 5′9” at age 18.
Royce signed with Tommy Boy records in 1998 and later was slated to release his debut album Rock City. Though this relationship was premature, Royce ended up leaving the label citing creative differences.
Royce began working with well known Game Recordings who helped get him in front of the right people to negotiate a deal with Columbia Records. Royce’s Rock City debut was yet again plagued with delays, during which the album was heavily bootlegged. Though not in their favor, Columbia chose to release Rock City in limited quantity and quickly went out of print by the time Royce left Columbia.
Around this time Royce dropped the underground banger “Boom” with production by Dj Premier. Soon thereafter he joined up with Koch / Game Recordings and released Rock City (Version 2.0) independently.
Most well known for his association with Slim Shady – the two met at a concert while Slim was promoting his Slim Shady EP. The two formed a Duo called Bad Meets Evil, releasing a number of tracks including “Renegades” [Original Version], “Nuttin’ to Do”, “Scary Movies”, “She’s the One”, and “See You In Hell”, which appeared on Eminem’s album The Slim Shady LP, titled “Bad Meets Evil”.
In 2001 Royce was set to work with Dr Dre’s Chronic 2000 project as a ghostwriter. He contributed tracks including “The Message”, “The Throne Is Mine”, “Stay In Your Place” and the original version of “Xxplosive” titled “The Way I Be Pimpin’”.
Royce’s association with Dr. Dre ceased when his manager, Kino Childrey spoke to a reporter about Eminem and Dre in the studio. Royce refused to dismiss his manager and long time friend, ending his relationship with Dre.
Royce and Em had a mutual friendship with Proof. Though Royce had bad blood with D12 member, Bizarre, stemming from a earlier freestyle battle with Royce’s brother. Misscommunication escalated the beef between the pair, causing it to spiral out of control and include all members of the rap group D12.
In 2002, Royce called Eminem to request to be signed to Shady Records. Eminem declined and soon thereafter signed 50-cent to Shady Records instead.
Royce released several diss tracks including “Shit on U” (over D12’s “Shit on You”), taking shots at Bizzare of D12. Royce continued record dis tracks including “We Ridin’”, “Death Day”, and “Malcolm X”. There’s speculation that Royce and Em often wrote bars dissing each other subliminally.
From 2002-2003 Royce kept a low profile releasing releasing Build & Destroy, and Build & Destroy: The Lost Sessions Part 1 across the mixtape circuit.
In 2003, Royce’s beef with D12 finally reached its tipping point. Royce and Proof and their entourages spilled into the streets of Detroit arguing but the issue dissipated once firearms were drawn. The two rappers spent a night in jail, and settled their beef.
In 2004 Royce released his sophomore effort Death Is Certain on Koch records, as well as two mixtapes from his crew M.I.C. (Make it Count). The crew includes members Royce, Kid Vishis,and June.
2005 marked Royce’s third full length album release Independent’s Day on Trouble/M.I.C. Records.
Royce Da 5′9″ was sentenced to jail on September 19, 2006 for parole violation for a prior DUI charge. Royce was sentenced to one year in the clink at Oakland County Jail, Pontiac, Michigan. On January 9, 2007, Royce got out of jail on work-release.
Royce has a strong ghostwriting resume including the track “Tell Me” ft. Christina Aguilera for Diddy’s album Press Play.
In May 2007, Royce Da 5′9″ released a mixtape called The Bar Exam which features DJ Premier and Statik Selektah on the Wheels of Steel.
In 2008, Royce confirmed that he had officially resolved his longstanding differences with Eminem and celebrated with a reunion concert on July 12, 2008 at Saint Andrews Hall. A mixtape of the reunion concert was soon released thereafter.
Royce also had beef with other industry majors including Mistah Fab, Cashi$, and Joe Budden, Kanye West and the Ruff Ryders.
Let's Grow
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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Real niggaz only.. hah..
First of all, what's my name? Five-Nine!
Yeah.. I got somethin for you
I got somethin for you, yeah
They call me Royce 5-9 or, Mr. Always-Ice-Cold-Wrist-ed
Or Mr. None-Of-Your-Business
The hardest hittin nigga in show bid'ness
Came in this game with a pissy-ass attitude
Arrogant like, "Shut up!" Laughin that you a trick
I wasn't happy before, but I'm happy today
I'm rappin today, lookin to get a plaque in my day
So I met this white boy one night
who turned out to be the illest human being I ever heard in my life
He took me under his wing, and showed me some things
and molded me into a pro until the flow was mean
Taught me not to do it like this, but to do it like that
Threw me all types of love and I threw it right back
Though we don't talk as much, we never let the game consume us
cause we too real, my nigga Slim, let's grow
[Chorus: repeat 2X]
Let us grow up, now we got here
We can't stop here, we too far
All my niggaz, y'all my niggaz
and you all know who you are (let's grow)
[Royce Da 5'9"]
Yeah, Royce 5-9 or, twelve men in one
About as explosive as them shells in your gun
Mr. Quick-To-Pull-A-Thing-On-You just for your loot
Mr. Mr. Mr. Quick-To-Swing-On-You before he shoot
I'm the finest tuned rappin machine rappin a scene
since, way back when there was only rappin in Queens
Suck my BALLS if you competin with me homeboy
I don't dream, I'm the type to just be homeboy
Sucka free is like a religion I honor and serve
And more common in words, a song witchu, what's in it?
y'all niggaz is all punks and your jewels is rented
And your diamonds is all dark, like they blue but tinted
I would never kill none of y'all, I ain't that fool
But I will stomp the shit out you, I ain't that cool
You ain't even gotta greet me when you see, matter of fact
You better give me five feet when you see me, where you at?
Let's grow
[Chorus]
[Royce]
Royce 5-9 or, one sick nigga
Bitches know that with me that the cum gets quicker
Mr., Always-Got-Some-Cris'-Or-A-Pistol
Rather diss you than chill witchu and will hitchu
The insanest monster that came and conquered
a game that remains to be full of trained imposters
I will not let you niggaz talk to me (nope) no way
This is not what I'm here for, give me my money (uh)
Faggots only attract faggots, and that's that
You rap rat, you fuckin roaches and black maggots
Feelin my heat; I talk shit from the moment I wake up
Turn right around and talk shit in my sleep - let's grow
[Chorus]
The song "Let's Grow" by Royce da 5'9" is an energetic and assertive rap song about personal and professional growth. Royce introduces himself with various names, including Mr. Consistent-In-Conflict for his always-dope lyrics and Mr. Quick-To-Pull-A-Thing-On-You for his aggressiveness. He talks about his early arrogance, which he has now shed and is hoping for a plaque. Royce emphasizes that he has grown as an artist and human being, acknowledging the help he got from a white boy who showed him the right way to flow. He also emphasizes his disgust for fakers and impostors in the game and claims to be insane and unstoppable.
The chorus of the song, "let's grow," is a call to all his fellow rappers to grow up and move forward. He urges everyone not to stop here but continue to push forward. Royce raps about how confident he is in his abilities but also how he doesn't take it for granted. He talks about how his discipline and focus combined with his talent have created a machine-like ability to rap. He warns others against competing with him, outlines how he doesn't dream, enjoys confrontation, and won't hesitate to physically confront those who irk him.
Line by Line Meaning
They call me Royce 5-9 or, Mr. Always-Ice-Cold-Wrist-ed
My nickname is Royce 5-9, and people also call me Mr. Always-Ice-Cold-Wrist-ed
Or Mr. None-Of-Your-Business
People also refer to me as Mr. None-Of-Your-Business
Mr. Consistant-In-Conflict, for so dope lyrics (harvest)
I am consistently in conflict, and my amazing lyrics are the result of that
The hardest hittin nigga in show bid'ness
I am the most powerful and influential person in show business
Came in this game with a pissy-ass attitude
I started my career with a bad attitude
Arrogant like, "Shut up!" Laughin that you a trick
I was so arrogant that I used to laugh at other people and believed they were fools
I wasn't happy before, but I'm happy today
I was not happy in the past, but now I am content
I'm rappin today, lookin to get a plaque in my day
Today I am rapping and hoping to win an award
So I met this white boy one night who turned out to be the illest human being I ever heard in my life
One night, I met a white guy who impressed me as the best human being I have ever met
He took me under his wing, and showed me some things and molded me into a pro until the flow was mean
He taught me many things and groomed me to become a professional and skilled rapper
Taught me not to do it like this, but to do it like that
He advised me to do things differently and taught me a better way of doing things
Threw me all types of love and I threw it right back
He showed me a lot of love and I reciprocated in kind
Though we don't talk as much, we never let the game consume us cause we too real, my nigga Slim, let's grow
Even though we do not talk as often now, we both refuse to be consumed by the music industry because we are grounded in reality, my friend Slim, let's continue to grow
[Chorus: repeat 2X]
The chorus is repeated twice
Let us grow up, now we got here
Now that we have succeeded, let's continue to grow
We can't stop here, we too far
We have come too far to stop now
All my niggaz, y'all my niggaz and you all know who you are (let's grow)
All my friends are my friends, and they know that we should continue to grow
Yeah, Royce 5-9 or, twelve men in one
I am Royce 5-9 or, metaphorically, twelve men in one
About as explosive as them shells in your gun
I am as powerful as the bullets in your gun
Mr. Quick-To-Pull-A-Thing-On-You just for your loot
I am quick to use force or violence to take your possessions
Mr. Mr. Mr. Quick-To-Swing-On-You before he shoot
I am also quick to swing at you before I shoot
I'm the finest tuned rappin machine rappin a scene since, way back when there was only rappin in Queens
I am the most polished and skilled rapper since the early days of rap in Queens
Suck my BALLS if you competin with me homeboy
I don't care about competition, and I told my opponents to suck my balls
I don't dream, I'm the type to just be homeboy
I do not dream of success, I just take action to achieve it
Sucka free is like a religion I honor and serve
I have a religion of being free from being a sucker, and I honor and follow it
And more common in words, a song witchu, what's in it?
I am not interested in talking, but rather showing you through my music, what do you think of it?
y'all niggaz is all punks and your jewels is rented
All of my opponents are cowards, and their expensive jewelry is likely rented
And your diamonds is all dark, like they blue but tinted
Their diamonds are of poor quality and appear dark, even though they might be blue
I would never kill none of y'all, I ain't that fool
I cannot bring myself to kill anyone, I am not that foolish
But I will stomp the shit out you, I ain't that cool
However, I will still use violence to hurt you if necessary, I am not that friendly
You ain't even gotta greet me when you see, matter of fact
You do not have to greet me when you see me, in fact,
You better give me five feet when you see me, where you at?
You should keep a safe distance from me when you see me, where are you?
Royce 5-9 or, one sick nigga
I am Royce 5-9, also known as one dangerous person
Bitches know that with me that the cum gets quicker
Women who are intimate with me know that I ejaculate quickly
Mr., Always-Got-Some-Cris'-Or-A-Pistol
People know me as the man who always has some crisp currency or a gun on him
Rather diss you than chill witchu and will hitchu
I would rather insult you instead of being friendly, and even hurt you if needed
The insanest monster that came and conquered a game that remains to be full of trained imposters
I am the craziest and most powerful person in the game, and I have defeated many trained imposters
I will not let you niggaz talk to me (nope) no way
I will not allow anyone to talk to me in a disrespectful or rude manner
This is not what I'm here for, give me my money (uh)
I am not here to play around, just give me my money
Faggots only attract faggots, and that's that
Only gay people attract other gay people, that is a fact
You rap rat, you fuckin roaches and black maggots
You are a worthless rapper, and you are as filthy as roaches or maggots
Feelin my heat; I talk shit from the moment I wake up
You can feel my anger; I start talking nonsense as soon as I wake up
Turn right around and talk shit in my sleep - let's grow
I even talk nonsense in my sleep, but we should still continue to grow
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES DEWITT YANCEY, CARLOS DARONDE BROADY, RYAN D. MONTGOMERY
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