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.
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Sheek Louch Lyrics
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It's your own special song, I wrote it for you
Just for you, only for you
[Sheek Louch]
I see why'all niggaz want to ride my dick, whatever
Don't put your hands up on me, Sheek'll come out the leather
Put the hammer to your hatin mouth, nail it shut
Cause this nut is macadamian, keep the mack and I'm Damian
This game you don't want to play me in
Niggaz need somethin to do, you ain't gon ride or clap nothin
Might as well hate from the side, not that ain't good
Bitch I'll push your motherfuckin cap back like you popped open the hood
Flesh burner like somebodykeep puttin in wood
Don't add nothin, don't count nothin unless it's yours
Let me see, he done been on atleast three tours
Bad cars, he atleast get thirty for bars
See that's the problem motherfuckers don't know
But they think that they know what you do and what you don't
Where you live, what it cost, what you gettin for a show
Who your girl, where she from, what you buyin for that ho
So at that I tell you mind your biz
Punch out, take the bus home and mind your kids
Before ya kids be pumpin my work, bitch doin the jerk
Get down and throw sperm on her shirt
Can't be him, he ain't supposed to shine like that
Back with BadBoy that nigga ain't rhyme like that
Damn he hot, you sure? That if you think I'm jiggy nigga
Key to life, Puff, used to be with Biggie nigga
Yeah, S-H-E-E-K L-O-you-see-H be -E sick in the H-E-A-D
I worry when why'all stop hatin, it's a problem, waitin
When I'm back to drinkin old beers like Walter Patin
Easy wider, mouth web like a fuckin spider
Haha, why'all niggaz sweeter than apple cider
I pull a all nighter, pumpin the fifth
Weed and a spliff, nigga it's the curse and the gift
The fuck, yo engineer do me a favor
Come in here for a minute, please
(Hey Sheek is everything ok in there?)
Nigga, who told you to stop the beat?
Get ya ass in there and turn another beat on
In “Ok,” Sheek Louch raps about the haters who want to bring him down and ride his success. He asserts his dominance and tells them to mind their own business before their kids end up pumping his work. Sheek reminds his audience that they don't really know anything about his life or how he lives it, and that while they may think they know what he's doing, they have no idea. He talks about his experience in the industry and how his skills and dedication have made him a success. The song is a powerful reminder to focus on our own paths instead of worrying about what others are doing or how they're succeeding.
Line by Line Meaning
I see why'all niggaz want to ride my dick, whatever
I understand why some people want to be like me but I don't really care
Don't put your hands up on me, Sheek'll come out the leather
Don't try to touch me or you'll see a violent side of me
Put the hammer to your hatin mouth, nail it shut
I'll shut down anyone who's talking negatively about me
Get off my dick and get you some butt, try and nut
Stop being obsessed with me, go have sex with someone else and find some pleasure
Cause this nut is macadamian, keep the mack and I'm Damian
I am unique and incomparable
This game you don't want to play me in
You don't want to compete with me in this industry/game
Niggaz need somethin to do, you ain't gon ride or clap nothin
Some people just want to hate and do nothing productive with their lives
Might as well hate from the side, not that ain't good
It's better to hate silently than to try to confront me and fail miserably
Bitch I'll push your motherfuckin cap back like you popped open the hood
I can beat you up and hurt you badly if you mess with me
Flesh burner like somebodykeep puttin in wood
I am constantly progressing and improving my craft like firewood fueling a fire
Don't add nothin, don't count nothin unless it's yours
Don't try to take credit for something you didn't do or benefit from something you didn't earn
Let me see, he done been on atleast three tours
I know people in the industry and can spot pretenders from real performers
Bad cars, he atleast get thirty for bars
Some rappers may not have fancy cars but their talent (bars) is worth recognition
See that's the problem motherfuckers don't know
People tend to make false assumptions and gossip without knowing the truth
But they think that they know what you do and what you don't
People believe in their own perceptions without fact-checking or getting to know the real you
Where you live, what it cost, what you gettin for a show
People pry into your personal life and finance situations as if they're entitled to it
Who your girl, where she from, what you buyin for that ho
People try to get in your romantic affairs and assume you're buying gifts for someone when you aren't
So at that I tell you mind your biz
I ask people to respect my privacy and not interfere in my personal affairs
Punch out, take the bus home and mind your kids
I ask people to handle their own responsibilities and not bother me
Before ya kids be pumpin my work, bitch doin the jerk
I warn people to not let their children be involved in my content since it might not be suitable for minors
Get down and throw sperm on her shirt
I make a vulgar remark about someone's sexual activity to show how distasteful it is
Can't be him, he ain't supposed to shine like that
People may doubt my success or talent, thinking that I don't deserve it or that it's unusual for me
Back with BadBoy that nigga ain't rhyme like that
I prove to people that I've improved since I joined or left the Bad Boy Records label
Damn he hot, you sure? That if you think I'm jiggy nigga
People may admire me or doubt my abilities, and I challenge them to think objectively and not stereotype me
Key to life, Puff, used to be with Biggie nigga
I reference Sean Combs (Puff Daddy/P.Diddy) and his former working relationship with The Notorious B.I.G. to show that key connections and experiences lead to success
Yeah, S-H-E-E-K L-O-you-see-H bedashE sick in the H-E-A-D
I spell out my name and mention my mental state at the end for emphasis
I worry when why'all stop hatin, it's a problem, waitin
I joke about how people always seem to find a reason to hate on others and how it might be a problem if they don't
When I'm back to drinkin old beers like Walter Patin
I reminisce about drinking old beers and reference a famous football player from Louisiana to show my loyalty to my roots
Easy wider, mouth web like a fuckin spider
I talk about how I smoke cigarettes and how it affects my mouth's appearance
Haha, why'all niggaz sweeter than apple cider
I make fun of how some people pretend to be tough or gangsta but are really soft inside
I pull a all nighter, pumpin the fifth
I work hard and stay up all night drinking alcohol to fuel my creativity or productivity
Weed and a spliff, nigga it's the curse and the gift
I refer to smoking marijuana and a type of joint casually and explain how it has its upsides and downsides
The fuck, yo engineer do me a favor
I curse and speak rudely to the sound engineer in the studio
(Hey Sheek is everything ok in there?)
The sound engineer speaks up and worries about my behavior
Nigga, who told you to stop the beat?
I reprimand the sound engineer for stopping the music without my consent
Get ya ass in there and turn another beat on
I demand the sound engineer to do his job and provide another beat for me to rap over
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Written by: ARSALAN KAMKAR, CYNTHIA WATKINS, SEAN D JACOBS
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