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.
I Ain't Forget
Sheek Louch Lyrics
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Oh word, that shit a hit, that shit sound crazy
Yo check the phone man, the phone was ringin before
Yo this the Ghost right here my nigga
Damn I missed my nigga call, check my messages
Yeah this P
To erase this message press seven, to save it press nine
Styles: Pick up ya goddamn phone man, I keep tryin to call you
Yeah, D-Block
Styles P you wit me dog?
Hell yeah, let's get 'em, let's go
(Sheek Louch)
You get smacked with the hammer nigga play your position
'fore ruger more done set it and you stay in in position
(Styles P)
Nigga I'll hawk your ass, want to fit in my shoes
And you cowards can't walk my path
(SL)
I don't know nobody fuckin wit us
I ain't Gerome Bettis but if I hit you it's gon feel like the bus
(SP)
And you couldn't live this life and play this role
Like never part with your gun and stay this cold
(SL)
Yo we in the streets where it's nothin but love
I'm them leather shits, you the Michael Jackson glove
(SP)
I'm in the hood cause I'm dedicated
If I was you I woulda never made it
I'm Holiday so I'm celebrated
(SL)
We don't reminisce bitch ass, remember that
Styles verse is the only thing gon bring it back
(SP)
Tell the ghetto show discipline
I said Sheek gun Puerto Rican, bullets stay whistlin
(Chorus x2)
Sheek and SP in and out, all for the streets
Turn the bass up and try not to fuck up your seats
Rock that shit, every corner, knock that shit
Niggaz try to front on us, cock that shit
(SL)
I guess I'm gettin older
Cause everybody that I thought was hot go inside the garbage folder
(SP)
And nigga I'm from D-Block, I'm on 3-5-4
I keep my heat cock, and my blunt lit
(SL)
The mack out, take a piece of your back out
Raise it to your cheek nigga, dare you to speak
(SP)
Shit I got plenty guns
And thugs that'll give a nigga a hug and say they stab anyone
(SL)
You ain't never seen a nigga jaw hangin from his face
Sausage shaped red shit hangin from his waist
(SP)
Nigga I'm well connected
By the time you hear this I'll be in jail but I probly got two cells
connected
(SL)
Yack in one hand, the other the lizm
And If I push you down and wet you it's not baptism
(SP)
Bitch this is mafia
It won't stop til they put you in the dirt with the flowers on top of ya
(Chorus)
(SL)
Sheek goin broke is not in the plans
I could sell gloves to a nigga with no hands
(SP)
A lot of niggaz screamin they wolf, but I'm feelin they sheep
I won't be happy til the niggaz asleep
(SL)
I'll punch a niggaz nose in, duckin and bustin
Cuttin and cussin, hold that you bitch ass nigga
(SP)
And I could make the best die
Cut your throat open, pull your tongue through it
That's a fuckin neck tie
(SL)
We turn bitch niggaz skin maroon
Pump turn niggaz voices like they hit a helium balloon
(SP)
If Christ is comin it oughta be now, I swear to God
Cause all why'all faggot niggaz die according to Styles
(SL)
What nigga you could get it for free
Put your money up, ain't nobody fuckin wit Louch and P
(SP)
Yeah nigga that's what's up
D-Block til the death motherfucker so our gats is up
(Chorus)
The song “I Ain’t Forget” by Sheek Louch begins with a phone call from Styles P, in which he is trying to reach Sheek Louch. The rest of the song features the two rappers talking about their rough and tough lives in the streets. The lyrics are full of violent imagery, as they discuss smacking people with hammers, punching noses, and cutting throats. They assert their dominance and their commitment to their gritty lifestyles. The chorus emphasizes their toughness and the danger that they pose to anyone who crosses them. Overall, the song highlights the violent reality of life on the streets and the aggressive personalities of these rappers.
Interestingly, the song features a sample from the classic Christmas movie Home Alone. The sample comes from the scene in which Kevin sets up mannequins to make it look like there are people having a party in his house, in order to deter burglars. The line “Jesus Christ, boy, one” is taken from this scene, and it is used in the song as a way to indicate that someone has just missed a phone call.
Line by Line Meaning
You get smacked with the hammer nigga play your position
Stay in your lane or get hit with a metaphorical hammer.
'fore ruger more done set it and you stay in in position
Ruger refers to the gun, implying that you will stay in your position forever if you cross the line.
Nigga I'll hawk your ass, want to fit in my shoes
I will hurt you badly if you try to be like me.
And you cowards can't walk my path
Only brave and strong people can walk my path.
I don't know nobody fuckin wit us
Nobody can mess with us, we are on another level.
I ain't Gerome Bettis but if I hit you it's gon feel like the bus
If I hit you, it will feel like a giant bus has hit you, I am that powerful.
And you couldn't live this life and play this role
You cannot handle this lifestyle and act like us.
Like never part with your gun and stay this cold
You must always have a gun with you and always remain emotionless and tough.
Yo we in the streets where it's nothin but love
We are in the hood where violence and crime is normal, yet we call it love.
I'm them leather shits, you the Michael Jackson glove
I am the real and tough stuff while you are just a fake imitation.
I'm in the hood cause I'm dedicated
I am still in the hood to show support and dedication to my roots despite achieving fame.
If I was you I woulda never made it
If I lived your life, I would have not make it this far.
We don't reminisce bitch ass, remember that
We do not look back, we only move forward, keep that in mind!
Styles verse is the only thing gon bring it back
Only my words can bring back memories or moments from the past.
Tell the ghetto show discipline
Encourage the ghetto to be more disciplined.
I said Sheek gun Puerto Rican, bullets stay whistlin
My gun with a Puerto Rican origin is powerful enough to make bullets whistle.
Sheek and SP in and out, all for the streets
Sheek and SP are always in the streets, representing the hood and its people.
Turn the bass up and try not to fuck up your seats
Play this song loudly but try not to damage your car's seats.
I guess I'm gettin older
I am aging and maturing.
Cause everybody that I thought was hot go inside the garbage folder
Everyone that I used to think was amazing is now outdated and worthless.
The mack out, take a piece of your back out
Pulling out my gun and shooting can take a piece of your back out or kill you.
Raise it to your cheek nigga, dare you to speak
I will threaten you with a gun at your cheek, so remain silent.
And thugs that'll give a nigga a hug and say they stab anyone
My crew consists of people who pretends to be friendly but can secretly stab anyone.
You ain't never seen a nigga jaw hangin from his face
You have not witnessed someone getting punched so hard that their jaw hangs from their face.
Sausage shaped red shit hangin from his waist
A gory description of intestines hanging from a man's waist after being shot.
Nigga I'm well connected
I have high connections within the criminal underworld.
By the time you hear this I'll be in jail but I probly got two cells connected
I may seem to be in prison, but I will still have power and connections on the outside.
Yack in one hand, the other the lizm
One hand holding a gun and the other holding weed or drugs.
And If I push you down and wet you it's not baptism
If I shoot you, it is not a holy act like baptism.
Bitch this is mafia
This is a dangerous and powerful criminal world.
It won't stop til they put you in the dirt with the flowers on top of ya
This lifestyle will continue until the day you die and flowers are laid on top of your casket.
Sheek goin broke is not in the plans
Going broke and losing wealth is not in Sheek's agenda.
I could sell gloves to a nigga with no hands
I can make a sale even to someone who does not need it or cannot use it.
A lot of niggaz screamin they wolf, but I'm feelin they sheep
Many people claim to be powerful wolves, but I know that they are actually weak sheep.
I won't be happy til the niggaz asleep
I will not feel satisfied until the competition is defeated or dead.
I'll punch a niggaz nose in, duckin and bustin
I will punch someone and immediately reach for my gun to start firing.
Cuttin and cussin, hold that you bitch ass nigga
Cutting and swearing while telling someone to hold their ground.
And I could make the best die
I can make the best people die if they cross the line.
Cut your throat open, pull your tongue through it
A gruesome description of slitting someone's throat and pulling their tongue out.
We turn bitch niggaz skin maroon
We will beat you so badly that your skin turns purple like the color maroon.
Pump turn niggaz voices like they hit a helium balloon
If we fire shots, people's voices will become high-pitched like inhaling helium gas.
If Christ is comin it oughta be now, I swear to God
If Jesus is real, he should come now, as the world is full of fakes and false people.
Cause all why'all faggot niggaz die according to Styles
All you weak and powerless people will die based on my prediction.
What nigga you could get it for free
What's up, you want to fight? I am willing to do it for free.
Put your money up, ain't nobody fuckin wit Louch and P
If you think you can beat us, then put your money on the line to show your confidence.
Yeah nigga that's what's up
Agreement or affirmative response.
D-Block til the death motherfucker so our gats is up
We are both dedicated to D-Block, and we will always carry our guns for protection and power.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RANDY OUSLEY
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