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.
Run Up
Sheek Louch Lyrics
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(Sheek Louch)
Double platinum never; still on the grind though
Playin my position, watchin behind though
D-Block'd out, must I remind yo
Benjamins walk with me, two guns y'all can see
Money pile, wild out, nigga who want what
Get on yo' strut, you feelin me soldier?
Ten hun (ten hut) ten years strong, the record is long
Coulda been a lil' richer if I rocked a thong
Anyway; the Coupe is gray
Sheek startin to get hot in the hood like the month of May
My dog tags tangle, white tee on
Paul Wall bottoms, big Jacob bangle
One dutch of evil and piney
Matter fact, gimme some 'gnac and I'ma chase that with a Heine'
And make sure you pour some for my thugs behind me (yeah)
(Chorus 2X: Styles)
Hustle 'til the sun up (run up)
Keep comin 'til you come up (run up)
E'rybody keep your gun up (run up, run up, run up, run up, run up)
(Styles)
Run up you gon' die like the beeper call
Dawg this is Styles, I ain't Nas but I "Ether" y'all
You should hide when you see that ride creep along
Cause it's on when the doors open - shut his lights out
He got his mans, but I'm fuckin get 'em all coffins
Lil' niggaz is now mine they swallow the barrel find it
Bet that'll open 'em up (I bet)
And they all act tough, 'til you pokin 'em up
Nigga - run up like you came for a marathon
Body's in the suitcase, head's in the carry-on (ha ha)
You food to a real nigga, rude with the steel nigga
Give a fuck; you shoulda chilled nigga (you shoulda chilled)
All I know is puttin in work
Get the new M-5, nigga put in the work
Crack a vanilla dutch, nigga put in the earth
Run up I keep the gun up, get put in the earth - what?
(Chorus)
(Sheek Louch)
M-6 revvin, all black on the cell phone
And all that like I'm talkin to Devon (Knight Rider)
Shorty wanna hang out of the car (uh-huh)
Yellin out money ain't a thang, holdin up a mayonnaise jar
of that stick-ickalous, ridiculous
Comin down Harlem, foggin up the whole St. Nickalous (yeah)
Red monkies on them pretty things
Wipin off ash, showin Scado my Diddy things
Pay attention (yeah) gon' miss if I squench in
Just us bein there is causin tension
No beef, no wreath nece', it get real messy
Pull a rifle on you boys like Uncle Jesse
I'm Sheek baby girl, one third of the LOX
Put you in the mink and out of the fox
Added a Honda into the box
Earring holes is stretched from the size of the rocks
Let's go
(Chorus)
The song “Run Up” by Sheek Louch featuring Styles P is a rap song that talks about hustling until you succeed in life. The opening line of the song, “This beat is to be used, violently - weapons not included,” suggests that the beat of the song is intense and meant to motivate the listener to take action towards achieving their goals. Sheek Louch starts the first verse by acknowledging that he hasn’t gone double platinum yet but he is still hustling hard. He talks about the D-Block lifestyle and how they move with their Benjamins and two guns. He also shares how he gets hot in the hood like the month of May.
Styles P takes on the second verse, where he raps about how anyone who tries to run up on him will die like “the beeper call.” He boasts about how he is not Nas but he “Ether”s everyone when he comes in the rap game. He talks about how he is on top of his game and how he is not afraid to put in the work. Styles P also talks about how he is more than capable of handling anyone that runs up on him.
In conclusion, the song “Run Up” by Sheek Louch featuring Styles P is an upbeat rap song that motivates the listener to take action towards achieving their dreams. The beats of the song are intense, and the lyrics of the song are full of swagger and confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
Double platinum never; still on the grind though
I've never achieved double platinum success but I'm still hustling hard
Playin my position, watchin behind though
I'm staying in my lane and watching my back
D-Block'd out, must I remind yo
I'm part of D-Block crew, don't forget who I am
Benjamins walk with me, two guns y'all can see
I'm carrying a lot of money and have two visible guns
Money pile, wild out, nigga who want what
I have a lot of money and am ready to take on anyone who wants to challenge me
Every year it's somethin new for you to shake your butt
Each year there's a new trend and I'm keeping up with it
Get on yo' strut, you feelin me soldier?
Do you understand me and my confidence?
Ten hun (ten hut) ten years strong, the record is long
I've been in the game for 10 years and have a long discography
Coulda been a lil' richer if I rocked a thong
I could've made more money if I changed my image to appeal more to women
Anyway; the Coupe is gray
Anyway, my car is gray
Sheek startin to get hot in the hood like the month of May
My popularity is increasing in the hood like the heat of May
My dog tags tangle, white tee on
I'm wearing a white t-shirt and my dog tags are tangled
Paul Wall bottoms, big Jacob bangle
I'm wearing Paul Wall shoes and a big Jacob watch
One dutch of evil and piney
I'm smoking an evil and piney Dutch Master cigar
Matter fact, gimme some 'gnac and I'ma chase that with a Heine'
Actually, give me some cognac and I'll chase it with a Heineken beer
And make sure you pour some for my thugs behind me (yeah)
Don't forget to pour a drink for my friends behind me
Hustle 'til the sun up (run up)
Keep comin 'til you come up (run up)
E'rybody keep your gun up (run up, run up, run up, run up, run up)
Keep hustling day and night until you succeed, and everyone should be ready to defend themselves at all times
Run up you gon' die like the beeper call
If you approach me, you'll end up dead like a missed beeper call
Dawg this is Styles, I ain't Nas but I "Ether" y'all
I'm not Nas, but I'm going to destroy my opponents like he did with his song "Ether"
You should hide when you see that ride creep along
You should hide when you see my car slowly approaching
Cause it's on when the doors open - shut his lights out
I will attack when I open the car doors and knock out the enemy's lights
He got his mans, but I'm fuckin get 'em all coffins
He has his friends with him, but I'm taking them all down to their graves
Lil' niggaz is now mine they swallow the barrel find it
I'm intimidating the young guys and making them look down the barrel of my gun
Bet that'll open 'em up (I bet)
I'm sure that will scare them enough to make them talk
And they all act tough, 'til you pokin 'em up
They're only tough until I stab them
Nigga - run up like you came for a marathon
Approach me with the same energy you'd have for a marathon
Body's in the suitcase, head's in the carry-on (ha ha)
I'm so violent that I'll dismember my enemies and put their body parts in luggage
You food to a real nigga, rude with the steel nigga
You're easy prey for someone like me, who's comfortable using guns
Give a fuck; you shoulda chilled nigga (you shoulda chilled)
I don't care about you, you should've minded your own business
All I know is puttin in work
All I'm focused on is working hard and achieving success
Get the new M-5, nigga put in the work
Get the new BMW M-5 and work hard to afford it
Crack a vanilla dutch, nigga put in the earth
Smoke a vanilla flavored cigar and relax after all that hard work
Run up I keep the gun up, get put in the earth - what?
If you approach me, I'll shoot you and put you in the ground
M-6 revvin, all black on the cell phone
And all that like I'm talkin to Devon (Knight Rider)
My car is a BMW M-6 and I'm dressed in all black, looking like the main character from Knight Rider
Shorty wanna hang out of the car (uh-huh)
Yellin out money ain't a thang, holdin up a mayonnaise jar
of that stick-ickalous, ridiculous
A girl wants to ride with me, saying that money is not an issue and holding up a jar of weed that smells strong
Comin down Harlem, foggin up the whole St. Nickalous (yeah)
Red monkies on them pretty things
Driving through Harlem, making the street hazy and wearing red Monkey sneakers
Wipin off ash, showin Scado my Diddy things
Pay attention (yeah) gon' miss if I squench in
Brushing off ash from my cigar and showing off my expensive items to Scado, and warning others to pay attention or they might miss my style
Just us bein there is causin tension
Just our presence is making others feel uncomfortable
No beef, no wreath nece', it get real messy
There doesn't need to be any conflict, but things can still turn violent
Pull a rifle on you boys like Uncle Jesse
I'm ready to use a rifle against my enemies, just like Uncle Jesse from the Dukes of Hazzard
I'm Sheek baby girl, one third of the LOX
Put you in the mink and out of the fox
I'm Sheek, a member of The LOX, and I can dress you in a mink fur coat and take you out of a dangerous situation
Added a Honda into the box
Earring holes is stretched from the size of the rocks
I added a Honda car to my collection and my ear piercings are large from wearing expensive jewelry
Let's go
Let's get moving or start the next thing
Contributed by Aaron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.