After appearing on two Lox albums, 1998’s platinum debut Money, Power & Respect, and 2000’s follow-up We Are The Streets, Sheek became a business man. First, he bought a recording studio in his hometown city of Yonkers, NY, and then founded the record label D-Block with lifelong friends Jadakiss and Styles P.
When Jadakiss feuded with Beanie Sigel, the battle also brought along Sheek Louch and Styles P. Shortly before Beans went to jail, however, Sigel and Kiss made up definitively, performing together at a show; after his release from jail, the two did a remix on a Sheek Louch song and appeared on a track on a Funkmaster Flex compilation.
When The Lox left Bad Boy Records, the group and each of its members' publication was still owned by label head Sean Combs. The group fought with him over royalties, debt issues and other things until 2005 when they briefly put their differences aside to perform with Jay-Z at his I Declare War concert.Combs still owned The Lox's publishing because they only completed one album on their contract. Afterward they went on New York radio station Hot 97 bashing Diddy about taking all their money.
Sheek Louch has played a supporting role in D-Block's battle with 50 Cent. Originally, after a guest appearance in Ja Rule's single "New York", Jadakiss was insulted on 50 Cent's track "Piggy Bank" on the 2005 album The Massacre. Sheek has in turn insulted 50 Cent and other members of G-Unit on tracks on various mixtapes, including ones by Big Mike and DJ Clue.
Shame on you for ever underestimating Sheek. Shame on you for thinking that his membership in the LOX is all he had and all he’d ever be. After dropping two LOX albums, 1998’s platinum debut Money, Power & Respect, and 2000’s chart topping follow up We are the Streets, Sheek became a business man. First, he bought a recording studio in his hometown town of Yonkers, NY. Then, he founded the record label D-Block with lifelong friends Jadakiss and Styles P. Sheek has been quietly focused. While Jadakiss and Styles were busy making guest appearances with everyone from Mary J. Blige to Jennifer Lopez, Sheek was planning and securing the foundation for what will undoubtedly become one of hip hop’s greatest classics, “D Block.” As the first artist signed to D-Block, Sheek’s debut Walk Witt Me takes hip hop back to the good days when MCs rapped with the kind of passionate power that could move entire coasts. After listening to Walk Witt Me, you’ll never sleep on Sheek again. In fact, you’ll be excitedly waiting for the next 16 bar ride through his life. “This album is all me,” says Sheek. “With the LOX, I have to write about the topic agreed on by all three of us. But on my album, I can get deep into it and let you understand me.”
Mixtape DJs like Kay Slay, Clue, and Whoo Kid understand Sheek. For months, the streets have been buzzing with his highly sought after freestyles. But when Walk Witt Me drops, the buzz will stop and the raucous will begin. Super lyrical songs like the standout “How I Love You,” take listeners on a mental journey through Sheek’s ups and downs in the hip hop game. “I’m explaining everything that has happened to me,” he says. “How I was chillin with the LOX, got comfortable, and then this hip hop thing left me alone because I got so comfortable.” Tracks like the bonafide hit “Don’t Worry,” featuring legendary DJ Kid Capri, samples the Jackson 5 Motown classic “Don’t Worry.” Sheek’s cocky declaration of his triumphant return to the spotlight will keep kids rapping along to “Don’t Worry” for days. Hardcore cuts like “Love You” and “Don’t Mean Nutin’ featuring Jadakiss, Styles, and J-Hood remind LOX lovers that Sheek will never loose his grimy touch. While the happy, carefree vibe on “Good Day” with the memorable hook “White tees, white airs, TK/Benz coup, rims spinnin, jake hatin me/ But that’s my life, my life in the sunshine” guarantees a summertime bass knocker. Spin queen Cocoa Chanel produced “Ok” the party anthem which is one of Sheek’s favorite album singles. And when the club closes and cats take a minute to focus, the title track “Walk Witt Me” will show a deep, intellectual side of Sheek that will make listeners stretch their eyes wide with amazement. “When I got into this solo project I was in a zone,” he says. “ A lot came out. And I’m still in a zone right now.”
But Sheek has always been focused. As 11 year old Sean Jacobs, he rapped with childhood friend Jayson “Jadakiss” Phillips and started the group Lil J and Shawn Ski. Years later, after signing with the LOX to Bad Boy, fighting for release, and eventually signing to Ruff Ryders, Sheek has only thought about one thing. “I was always the cat like, “Let’s get a label and sign to ourselves,” Why don’t we get our own artists and put ourselves out there? he says.’ Years later, Sheek’s focus paid off. As the first MC set to drop from D-Block, Sheek is concentrating on the task at hand. “I have to blow up this album and take this label to another level,” he says. “I can’t dance on stage forever.”
So although you may’ve doubted Sheek, he never underestimated himself. Because the stellar work on Walk Witt Me is all about confidence and focus. “This is mental. All soul and very carefully thought out,” he says. “Run with it.” And after people witness Walk Witt Me, they’ll be running with Sheek for life.
Sheek's second album, "After Taxes", was released in 2005 with guest spots from Fabolous, Beanie Sigel, T.I., Redman and his two LOX homies Jadakiss and Styles P. It also featured production from producers like Havoc, Rockwilder, Red Spyda and The Alchemist. Unlike his first album, "After Taxes" was released on Kock Records, one of the largest independent labels in the United States. Sheek got a minor hit "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye". Also included on the album was a diss track going at 50 Cent called "Maybe If I Sing".
* He, as well as Jadakiss, made guest appearances in the movie Honey.
* Sheek Louch met Jadakiss during his early childhood.
* In high school, he used to play football on the varsity team. However, due to an injury, he was force to not continue football.
45 Minutes To Broadway
Sheek Louch Lyrics
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We gon' do it like, oh, oh, we gon' do it like
Sheek usually white tee thugging, blue steel hugging
See me with a chick, most likely be fucking
Neighbors too nosy, chain all rosy
Fresh white airs, one squirt of dolce
You would think I'm hot in how low I wear my fitted
Dutch already twisted, 'gnac all poured
'Bout to hit the hood and find me a nasty broad
I like 'em with some weight, at least around eight
They don't gotta be a 10 long as they can bring a friend
Come on, pile in, let your hair out
Reach into that little mini-bar and pull a beer out
Loose, there's cranberry if you need it for the gray goose
By now I got my pants around my ankles
Ooh, come here mama, let me thug you out
Let me whisper something to you that'll bug you out
45 minutes to Broadway
I can be downtown, I'm only 5 minutes from the boogie down
45 minutes to Broadway
We can come back up to Y.O. where I blow your back up
45 minutes to Broadway
We can get drunk ma, and hang out right in the sports bar
45 minutes to Broadway
Or you can fly to New York bitch, the home of this D-block playa
She like take it off
Do you mind if I take a picture of you and send it up north?
My homey in his cell and all he got is black tail
He need a polaroid so he can let 'em know it's real
And you ain't gotta stay indoors
I got a house key for doing the choors
Chef in the mornin, mines scrambled baby, how you want yours?
I take 'em to the hood, send 'em to the store
Introduce 'em to my homies, Sheek so raw
It's all fair game, I come back with four more
Don't be scared ma you heard a lot about D-block, right?
Well, you here ma, let's go
45 minutes to Broadway
I can be downtown, I'm only 5 minutes from the boogie down
45 minutes to Broadway
We can come back up to Y.O. where I blow your back up
45 minutes to Broadway
We can get drunk ma, and hang out right in the sports bar
45 minutes to Broadway
Or you can fly to New York bitch, the home of this D-block playa
I don't wanna talk about it
You keep telling me your house is crowded
What you wanna move in? I doubt it
I'll let you sleep over, use the robe and go get you an outfit
I like my freedom baby, I already got a baby
I lay my game down flat soon as I meet a lady
We can do it up, I don't care if you married
Divorced with kids, I don't give a fuck
45 minutes to Broadway
I can be downtown, I'm only 5 minutes from the boogie down
45 minutes to Broadway
We can come back up to Y.O. where I blow your back up
45 minutes to Broadway
We can get drunk ma, and hang out right in the sports bar
45 minutes to Broadway
Or you can fly to New York bitch, the home of this D-block playa
45 minutes to Broadway
I can be downtown, I'm only 5 minutes from the boogie down
45 minutes to Broadway
We can come back up to Y.O. where I blow your back up
45 minutes to Broadway
We can get drunk ma, and hang out right in the sports bar
45 minutes to Broadway
Or you can fly to New York bitch, the home of this D-block playa
Oh, oh, we gon' do it like
Oh, oh, we gon' do it like
The song "45 Minutes To Broadway" by Sheek Louch is a typical party anthem that glorifies the urban lifestyle, as the rapper boasts about his wealth, jewelry, cars, and women. The song starts with the repetition of the hook "We gon' do it like" which sets the tone for the rest of the track. Sheek then describes his usual appearance, wearing a white tee and carrying a gun, while mentioning that he usually hangs out with women. He also talks about his neighbors being too nosy, indicating that his world is full of judgmental people.
Sheek then goes on to boast about his material possessions, including his luxurious car, the diamond-studded watch on his wrist, and his fresh pair of sneakers. He talks about how he likes his women and encourages them to bring their friends. As the song proceeds, Sheek continually stresses the importance of being in control of one's surroundings, as he gives a tour of his hometown, highlighting the various hot spots where he likes to hang out. The song then ends with another repetition of the hook.
In essence, "45 Minutes To Broadway" is a classic street anthem that romanticizes the hustler's life. The rapper brags about his wealth, his cars, and his women, while encouraging his listeners to live the same way. The lyrics may seem shallow on the surface, but they tap into a common desire in many people to achieve material success and have fun while doing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Sheek usually white tee thugging, blue steel hugging
Sheek is often wearing white tees while being tough, holding onto his blue steel gun
See me with a chick, most likely be fucking
If you see Sheek with a girl, they're most likely having sex
Neighbors too nosy, chain all rosy
Sheek's neighbors are too snoopy, so he wears a flashy gold chain
Fresh white airs, one squirt of dolce
Sheek wears fresh white sneakers and sprays a little bit of Dolce & Gabbana cologne
Coupe all kitted, wrist all glitted
Sheek's car is fully equipped and his wrist is covered in glittering jewelry
You would think I'm hot in how low I wear my fitted
He wears his fitted hat so low, you might think he's trying to hide his face
Dutch already twisted, 'gnac all poured
Sheek has already twisted his Dutch (blunt) and poured some cognac
'Bout to hit the hood and find me a nasty broad
Sheek is about to go to the ghetto and find a promiscuous woman
I like 'em with some weight, at least around eight
He prefers women who have some curves, weighing at least 180 pounds
They don't gotta be a 10 long as they can bring a friend
He doesn't need the women to be perfect 10s, as long as they can bring a friend along
Come on, pile in, let your hair out
Everyone should climb into the car and let their hair down
Reach into that little mini-bar and pull a beer out
They can grab a beer from the car's mini-bar
Loose, there's cranberry if you need it for the gray goose
If someone wants cranberry juice to mix with their Grey Goose vodka, it's available
By now I got my pants around my ankles
Sheek is already in a sexual encounter with one of the women
Ooh, come here mama, let me thug you out
Sheek is asking the woman to let him be rough with her in bed
Let me whisper something to you that'll bug you out
He wants to whisper something to her that will surprise her
45 minutes to Broadway
It takes only 45 minutes to get to Broadway from where they're at
I can be downtown, I'm only 5 minutes from the boogie down
Sheek can easily get to downtown and is only 5 minutes away from the Bronx
We can come back up to Y.O. where I blow your back up
He can take her back to Yonkers where he can pleasure her in bed
We can get drunk ma, and hang out right in the sports bar
They can get drunk and spend time hanging out in a sports bar
Or you can fly to New York bitch, the home of this D-block playa
She suggests that the woman can also fly to New York, which is where the D-block gang is based
She like take it off
The woman likes to get undressed
Do you mind if I take a picture of you and send it up north?
She wants to take a picture of the woman and send it to a friend who is in jail up North
My homey in his cell and all he got is black tail
Her friend in jail only has access to black pornographic material
He need a polaroid so he can let 'em know it's real
Her friend wants a polaroid (instant photograph) so he can prove to others that the woman is real
I don't wanna talk about it
Sheek doesn't want to discuss a certain topic
You keep telling me your house is crowded
The woman keeps complaining that her house is crowded
What you wanna move in? I doubt it
He jokes that she wants to move in with him, but he doubts it
I'll let you sleep over, use the robe and go get you an outfit
Sheek offers to let her stay over and use his robe, then go get a change of clothes
I like my freedom baby, I already got a baby
He values his freedom and already has a child
I lay my game down flat soon as I meet a lady
He immediately starts flirting with a woman when he meets her
We can do it up, I don't care if you married
Sheek is willing to have sex with a married woman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, SEAN JACOBS
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