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.
No Way To Stop Me
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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Me and my man vicious
We was always
Taught to shoot for the stars
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
Long as the check stay ill
And the record stay real
Imma definetly never see how second place feels
I'm a striver
I learn from my father
To burn like lava
I am a survivor
The problem is to
Even as a kid
I've been meaning to be
The heir to the chair
Of the kings
And i vowed to myself that
I woulndt melt
I would rise to the top
With the power of myself
Can't nobody stop my wealth
My dreams, or team up without my help
For sures, its better to chase ya
I base this on pure competitive nature
Waiting
For the day that we make plans
To compete
Win or lose shake hands
These are the views
Of the dudes of tomorow
Who will win
Cause they shoot for the stars
And refuse to lose
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
As long as the check stay ill
And the record stay real
Imma definetly never see how second place feels
Got the mind of a rhymer
Conquer your roster
Squad full of mobsters
As hungry as a hostage
YEAH!!
I will never fear
Cause i need to succeed
You can tell in my stare that i care
If i lose i'm a winner
So i move with a vision
Never fool with the timid
Rather????
(come on)
Cant stop my mission
Too vicious for you
Who step into the trenches
RAW... talent
Never back down
Bring the challenge
Imma be standing
Laughing
At y'all's faces
Cause y'all mad
The dirty looks
Would never shake this man
Full steam ahead
For the cake
For the bread
Till im fed
Go hard
At em all
And refuse to lose
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
(come on)
(come on)
(come on)
Long as the check stay ill
And the record stay real
Imma definetly never see how second place feels
You lead
The teams
Fatigue
Breathe
Believe in song
(ughh)
(come on)
For sures, its better to chase ya
I base this on pure competitive nature
You can lose your shoes
Give the crews the blues
Go hard at em all
And refuse to lose
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
The song "No Way To Stop Me" by Royce da 5'9" speaks about resilience and a determination to succeed against all odds. The opening lines of the song highlight the rapper's friendship and camaraderie with his boy "vicious," who instilled in him the idea of dreaming big and aiming for the stars. The chorus, repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizes the unbreakable spirit and confidence of the artist. The repetition of the phrase "can't nobody stop me/ no way to stop me/ ain't no way to stop me" underscores Royce's conviction and unwavering belief in his abilities.
The verses of the song delve deeper into Royce's philosophy and approach to life. He asserts that as long as he continues to create meaningful music and accumulate wealth, he will never settle for second place or allow anyone or anything to hinder his success. The line "I learn from my father/ to burn like lava/ I am a survivor" shows the influence of his upbringing on his tenacity and resilience. The song also touches upon the idea of competition and the importance of striving to be the best. Royce describes himself and his team as vicious, determined individuals who refuse to back down or give up their dreams. The song's upbeat tempo and anthemic lyrics make it an empowering and motivational track.
Line by Line Meaning
From as far back as i can remember
Me and my man vicious
We was always
Taught to shoot for the stars
Since I can remember, my friend Vicious and I were always taught to aim high and strive for greatness.
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
I am determined to succeed and nothing can hold me back. Nobody can stop me from achieving my goals.
Long as the check stay ill
And the record stay real
Imma definetly never see how second place feels
I'm a striver
I learn from my father
To burn like lava
I am a survivor
As long as I continue to make great music and earn money, I will always strive for first place. My father taught me to work hard and never give up, which has made me a strong and resilient person.
The problem is to
Even as a kid
I've been meaning to be
The heir to the chair
Of the kings
And i vowed to myself that
I woulndt melt
I would rise to the top
With the power of myself
Even as a child, I knew that I was destined for greatness and that one day I would be on top. I promised myself that I would never give up and would use my own strength and determination to achieve my goals.
Can't nobody stop my wealth
My dreams, or team up without my help
For sures, its better to chase ya
I base this on pure competitive nature
Nobody can stop me from earning money or achieving my dreams. It's important to always compete and strive to be better, which is why I am driven by my competitive nature.
Waiting
For the day that we make plans
To compete
Win or lose shake hands
These are the views
Of the dudes of tomorow
Who will win
Cause they shoot for the stars
And refuse to lose
I look forward to the day when my peers and I can compete against each other and whether we win or lose, we shake hands and move forward. The people who will succeed are those who aim high and refuse to give up.
Got the mind of a rhymer
Conquer your roster
Squad full of mobsters
As hungry as a hostage
YEAH!!
I will never fear
Cause i need to succeed
You can tell in my stare that i care
If i lose i'm a winner
As a rapper, I am confident and unstoppable. My crew is strong and we are hungry for success. I refuse to let fear hold me back and you can see in my eyes that I am determined to succeed. Even if I lose, I still see myself as a winner because I never gave up.
So i move with a vision
Never fool with the timid
Rather????
(come on)
Cant stop my mission
Too vicious for you
Who step into the trenches
RAW... talent
Never back down
Bring the challenge
Imma be standing
Laughing
At y'all's faces
Cause y'all mad
The dirty looks
Would never shake this man
Full steam ahead
For the cake
For the bread
Till im fed
Go hard
At em all
And refuse to lose
I have a clear vision and never waste my time with people who are afraid. My mission is unstoppable and I am too strong for anyone who tries to hold me back. Even when faced with challenges, I never back down and prefer to face them head on. I will always keep moving forward and never allow anyone's negativity to affect me. I am driven to succeed and will work hard until I achieve my goals.
You lead
The teams
Fatigue
Breathe
Believe in song
(ughh)
(come on)
As a leader, I push my team to work hard and believe in ourselves. Even when we are tired, we keep going and push through. Our hard work is reflected in the music we make.
For sures, its better to chase ya
I base this on pure competitive nature
You can lose your shoes
Give the crews the blues
Go hard at em all
And refuse to lose
Competition is important and drives people to succeed. I am competitive by nature and believe that it's better to chase after your goals than to settle for second best. I never give up and always give it my all, even if it means making other people upset.
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
No way to stop me (nuhuh)
Can't nobody stop me (nuhuh)
Aint no way to stop me (nuhuh)
Nobody can hold me back from achieving my goals. I am unstoppable and will continue to work hard until I achieve my dreams.
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Taybagg88
That game had the single greatest soundtrack for any sports game... Ever
Kwame
Too real, lyrically and sonic wise.. Takes me back to the Nfl Street 2 childhood days, so fast
Pupil0fGod
This song shows that Rappers can use the electric guitar too. once again, great workout song
TRE3275
The best song to listen to before a football game.
Father HiX
NFL Street 2 = Greatest Childhood Game Of All Time
Tony C. 0451
I'm glad that a friend introduced me to this song when I was feeling down.
Will Bennett
this song is sick. i saw him in concert and he did this song
Taybagg88
Saw this dude live as a part of slaughterhouse in seattle :) they wrecked shit
vidEvWill
Good song, I like a little rap music as long as has a message behind it.
TRE3275
I have this song in my iPod and I used to listen to it before my football games in high school. The good ol days!