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.
Get Up Stand Up
Sheek Louch Lyrics
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Mic check, mic check (mic check mic check one two)
One two, one two check mic (yeah)
Gilla House, D-Block baby (can y'all hear me out there?)
Yo, hey yo
[Chorus 2X: Sheek and Redman]
Get up, stand up - throw your hands up
Get up, stand up - throw your hands up
All y'all pretty bitches throw your motherfuckin hands up
[Sheek Louch]
Hey yo, I got a letter from the governor, the other day
I opened, I read it, and this is what it say
It's time for you to get yo' stack right
The bitch don't act right, whatever put that bitch on the next flight
Whatever nigga step in your way, hit his ass with the K
And leave his body where his children'll play
I cook somethin up like Emeril's kitchen
I put the heat to these rap dudes, whatever let me know who's bitchin
And your security as pussy as you are
The burners come out, his big ass be the first to the car
I got goons that'll make it spark, and I don't gotta throw a blow
Niggaz ready to stage dive like they Linkin Park
The hood love a nigga cause I ain't above a nigga
I eat the same shit in the hood as another nigga
White tee, pants saggin, ready to mug a nigga
Get the hell up out your seats and everybody jump
[Chorus]
[Redman]
Yo - yo Sheek lemme get some of that, yo
Aiyyo my uzi weigh a ton, Redman half baked
I'm smokin pounds, you hang around with Nasty Nate
The great dane straight change, bitches close drapes
Cause my product, Ultramagnetic like cool Keith
This for my hood niggaz sellin sticky by the sto'
I rip your hottest MC like eenie mynie moe
Fuck dough I do it for fun, "Juice" like Bishop
"American Pie" nigga, hit your momma like Stiffler
Redman and Sheek Louch, you got a brief clue
Who will tie you up like E did to P in "Beef Two"
I cheat dude, give me a Maybach to breathe
So I'm determined, like AJ after Free
I don't play games I'm grown, on 26 chrome
Inside of my truck is ESPN Zone
Shame on a nigga, that try to run game on a nigga
I bring pain on a nigga
[Chorus]
[Sheek Louch]
Hey yo fuck that nigga, buck that nigga
Chase him to the roof, somebody cut that nigga
Pushed 1100, one wheel up (c'mon Sheek)
Lil' entrepeneur; shit, I'm already one deal up (D-Block)
Grants to a bird - okay, I ain't sell a lot
But shit Jigga ain't go platinum 'til his third
I'm one song away, but you would think I did
How the house got that long ass drive-a-way
Benz in the back, doors do Karate Kid
If they knew I get the same time Gotti did
240 when it's floored, trey pound on my lap
Beyonce bobblehead on the dashboard
Can't be ignored, I'm the coke niggaz can't afford
I'm the town niggaz haven't toured
I got a dutch or two, we can smoke a few
But first this is what y'all motherfuckers gotta do
[Chorus]
[Redman]
Yeah, Brick City, all the way to Yonkers baby
We got Yonkers goin bonkers baby!
We got Yonkers goin bonkers baby!
Yo Funk Doc, Sheek Louch, you know what it is baby
Gilla House, D-Block!
The lyrics to Sheek Louch's "Get Up Stand Up" tell a story of defiance and resistance against authorities, as well as an unapologetic display of street cred. Sheek raps about receiving a letter from the governor, urging him to clean up his act and get his finances in order. Rather than following the governor's orders, however, Sheek lashes out at those who try to stand in his way. He boasts about his goons and their readiness to take on anyone who dares oppose him, and he declares his love for the streets and his unwillingness to align himself with anyone who thinks they're above him.
Redman's verse adds to the theme of rebellion, as he boasts about his uzi and his ability to take down his competitors. He also references several movies and pop culture references, cementing his reputation as a streetwise rapper in tune with the latest trends. The chorus repeats the phrase "Get up, stand up," encouraging listeners to fight back against oppression and reclaim their power.
Overall, "Get Up Stand Up" is a gritty and unapologetic anthem for those living on the streets and trying to make their voice heard. It showcases the raw talent of Sheek Louch and Redman and their determination to succeed against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Mic check, mic check (mic check mic check one two)
Starting the song with testing the microphone
One two, one two check mic (yeah)
Continuing to test the microphone
Gilla House, D-Block baby (can y'all hear me out there?)
Announcing the artists involved in the song
Yo, hey yo
Introducing the start of the song
Get up, stand up - throw your hands up
Encouraging the audience to stand up and raise their hands
All my thug niggaz throw your motherfuckin hands up
Specifically calling out to the “thug” audience members to raise their hands
All y'all pretty bitches throw your motherfuckin hands up
Specifically calling out to the female audience members to raise their hands
Hey yo, I got a letter from the governor, the other day
Starting a verse with a story about receiving a letter from a governor or some political/official figure
I opened, I read it, and this is what it say
Continuing with the story about reading the letter
It's time for you to get yo' stack right
The letter is a call to action for the artist to get their finances in order
The bitch don't act right, whatever put that bitch on the next flight
The letter seems to be referring to a woman (or someone acting like a woman) who needs to be removed from the artist’s life
Whatever nigga step in your way, hit his ass with the K
The artist is being instructed to use violence against anyone who gets in their way
And leave his body where his children'll play
The violence may even involve murdering someone and leaving the body somewhere public
I cook somethin up like Emeril's kitchen
The artist can create music as skillfully as a chef can create a dish
I put the heat to these rap dudes, whatever let me know who's bitchin
The artist is not afraid to engage in beef or challenges with other rappers
And your security as pussy as you are
If another rapper's security is incapable, they will be no match for the artist
The burners come out, his big ass be the first to the car
The artist has weapons and the other rapper's security will be retreating in fear
I got goons that'll make it spark, and I don't gotta throw a blow
The artist has hired hitmen to take care of business and they don't need to be physically involved
Niggaz ready to stage dive like they Linkin Park
The artist's audience members are enthusiastic and enthusiastic enough to stage dive like Linkin Park
The hood love a nigga cause I ain't above a nigga
The artist is loved by people from the hood because they do not act like they are above anyone else
I eat the same shit in the hood as another nigga
The artist eats the same food as general people in the hood
White tee, pants saggin, ready to mug a nigga
The artist is dressed like someone from the hood who might rob someone
Get the hell up out your seats and everybody jump
The artist is encouraging the audience to stand up and start jumping
Yo - yo Sheek lemme get some of that, yo
The artist is talking to the other artist to hand over the mic and let them take over the verse
Aiyyo my uzi weigh a ton, Redman half baked
Starting a new verse with an unrelated statement, but still a reference to a gun and movie
I'm smokin pounds, you hang around with Nasty Nate
The artist is smoking large amounts of marijuana while another person is hanging out with someone named Nasty Nate
The great dane straight change, bitches close drapes
The artist has money (straight change) and as a result, women are more interested (closing their drapes for privacy)
Cause my product, Ultramagnetic like cool Keith
The reference to UltraMagnetic MCs, a rap group, compares the artist’s product to theirs in terms of quality
This for my hood niggaz sellin sticky by the sto'
The artist is shouting out to individuals who sell drugs on the streets
I rip your hottest MC like eenie mynie moe
The artist claims that they could defeat any top rapper easily
Fuck dough I do it for fun, "Juice" like Bishop
The artist does not do it for money, they rap for just the fun, similar to Bishop's character in the movie Juice.
"American Pie" nigga, hit your momma like Stiffler
The artist uses Stifler from the movie American Pie as a reference for a vulgar joke.
Redman and Sheek Louch, you got a brief clue
The artist sharing their and the other artist's name, Redman and Sheek Louch, respectively.
Who will tie you up like E did to P in "Beef Two"
A reference to the Beef DVDs and how Ebro, as he did to Prodigy, tied up people for interviews to expose the truth.
I cheat dude, give me a Maybach to breathe
The artist is making money easily and wants to enjoy it by buying a Maybach
So I'm determined, like AJ after Free
The artist is determined to succeed, like how AJ was determined to become successful after Free left the show 106 & Park,
I don't play games I'm grown, on 26 chrome
The artist does not play games and has grown up; they have a car with custom 26-inch rims.
Inside of my truck is ESPN Zone
The artist loves watching sports and the inside of their truck is decorated to reflect that.
Shame on a nigga, that try to run game on a nigga
Using the Wu-Tang Clan phrase from the song 'Wu-Tang: 7th Chamber' to call out people who try to deceive them.
I bring pain on a nigga
The artist will cause harm to those who try to do them wrong
Hey yo fuck that nigga, buck that nigga
Starting a new verse by calling out an enemy and proclaiming to shoot them
Chase him to the roof, somebody cut that nigga
The artist visualizes themselves chasing down their enemy on a rooftop, and someone else delivering the killing blow
Pushed 1100, one wheel up (c'mon Sheek)
The artist brags about driving a vehicle that is capable of driving on one wheel (a wheelie) and asks Sheek to confirm the fact.
Lil' entrepeneur; shit, I'm already one deal up (D-Block)
Reference to Sheek and D-Block crew surviving as business owners and entrepreneurs
Grants to a bird - okay, I ain't sell a lot
The artist didn't sell a lot of drugs, only loans them to people, usually referred to as 'grants'.
But shit Jigga ain't go platinum 'til his third
The artist compares themselves to Jay-Z, saying that while they have not sold many records yet, it took Jay-Z several albums to achieve platinum status too.
I'm one song away, but you would think I did
The artist feels they are only a song away from becoming a bigger star, even though they have yet to blow up yet.
How the house got that long ass drive-a-way
The artist is now boasting about their wealth by referring to their long driveway outside their house.
Benz in the back, doors do Karate Kid
The artist's Mercedes-Benz car is made to look like the car in the movie Karate Kid
If they knew I get the same time Gotti did
The artist is referring to the potential prison sentence for their assumed criminal activity; a reference to the Gotti crime family, which was involved in organized crime.
240 when it's floored, trey pound on my lap
The artist can reach the top speed of 240 mph in their car and has a gun (trey; usually meaning three shots) in their lap.
Beyonce bobblehead on the dashboard
The artist has a Beyonce bobblehead doll on the dashboard of their car.
Can't be ignored, I'm the coke niggaz can't afford
The artist feels that they can't be ignored and has more money than others due to their involvement in the drug trade
I'm the town niggaz haven't toured
The artist is well-known in their hometown but has yet to tour in other towns.
I got a dutch or two, we can smoke a few
The artist has a couple of tobacco leaf wraps to smoke, and they are inviting others to smoke with them.
But first this is what y'all motherfuckers gotta do
Before smoking, the artist is building up suspense, as if there is something the audience must do first.
Yeah, Brick City, all the way to Yonkers baby
The artist is shouting out their hometowns: Brick City (Newark, New Jersey, and all the way to Yonkers, New York.
We got Yonkers goin bonkers baby!
The artist shouts out the crowd from Yonkers, saying that they have everyone turned up.
Yo Funk Doc, Sheek Louch, you know what it is baby
The artist is giving a shout out to Redman and Sheek Louch using their nicknames.
Gilla House, D-Block!
The artist is shouting out their respective groups at the end of the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RANDY OUSLEY
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