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.
Walk With Me
Sheek Louch Lyrics
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Whoo! Haha, yeah!
Uh, this is how I put it down on the M-I
Can I, talk to why'all niggaz for a second
Feel me, ya know I mean?
I want why'all niggaz to get why'all Coronas, yeah
Get why'all muh'fuckin dutches, light why'all muh'fuckin haze up
Grab why'all yak ya know I'm sayin
Matter fact take that shit straight cause I need niggaz to feel me on this
Ya know what I mean?
Listen, listen
[Verse One]
Yo, I don't think you understand what I mean
When I aks you to Walk Witt Me, I got the hawk wit me
No talk wit me, in the yard wit my dickies (whoo!)
Young but I remind you of somebody in the sixties
I knew it was on when our God was shown
But I was caught up in the mix of some glittery shit
A.T. him and Mase makin' mils wit it (damn!), I ain't mad
But that shit wasn't me (nah), had to get up off that
Jewelry and Cristal, couldn't talk that
They my niggaz though, I ain't mad, I ain't hatin'
To this day him and Busta got the best show (word up)
Ya know I'm sayin' yo fuck yo yo yo, yo feel me though
Back wit my niggaz, Double are
Before X blew it up, before Eve was a star
We are the streets, they couldn't wait for it
Interscope couldn't wait to get a plate for it
Grammy night, couldn't wait to get a date for it
Not, we sold over gold
Finally reached platinum status and near that is
Still in the hood, still tryin' to learn the biz
Jadakiss dropped a solo they lovin' his voice
I'm lovin' his shit but the hood thought it was moist
Styles P dropped Gangsta and a Gentleman
Hard, no need to speak but the promotion was weak
Sheek never had solo plans
Till I dropped a freestyle in the studio with some a my mans
Lobson tweaked that, Mario leaked that
Your shit hot you could bring the muhfuckin streets back
Nah, I dunno I'm just tryin' get a label
Sit behind the desk you know, watch a lil' cable
Put my lil' man out, throw a few grand out
Get into some pop music, put a rock band out
Got wit my nigga K, cool and Whop
Green Lantern had my shit on the block (Hold me down)
Killed it in Flex now these labels tryin' to jump on our cock
If we could get Sheek album we'll sign D-Block
P and Kiss was like fuck that we gettin' you off
We up in there, the rest of these labels is soft
Mario had a meetin' or two
Brought us to the you-N-I-V-E-are-S-A-L, what up Sue?
why'all aks for it now I hit you in the head
I will sleep in my bed you don't woke the dead
Feel me you keep truttin' I'm a hit you wit the lead
And leave your whole shit flatter than the first broke head
Thanks to why'all niggaz it couldn't be
Without Envy, Whoo Kid, cool Kid and Ron G
My nigga Enuff, S&S, Capone
Chubby Chub, Sight for Sound and it's on
[Outro (talking)]
Wordup this street shit right here mayn
Ya know I mean?
I love why'all niggaz dawg
why'all made a lot of shit possible
I gave why'all the heat, why'all distributed the shit
why'all bumped that shit, why'all had faith in this shit
That's why I love why'all shit
Whatever why'all need I got why'all niggaz dawg
D-Block. That's street promotion right there man
Na mean? Real respect real, hood respect hood
Gangsta respect gangsta, gangsta got no love for pussy
Yeah, Vinnie Idol, ha ha, Vinnie
This shit is knockin daddy, yo da next one
It's on. Yeah, D-Block!
I love why'all niggaz. One
Whoo!
The lyrics to Sheek Louch's "Walk Witt Me" are an expression of his life journey in the hip-hop music industry, and the challenges he has faced along the way. In the introduction, Sheek calls out to his fans to grab Coronas, dutches, and haze, and light up to experience his music on a deeper level. In the first verse, he speaks about his street life, where he carries a weapon (hawk), remains silent, and is dressed in Dickies. He mentions how he got caught up in the glittery life of A.T. and Mase, but it wasn't for him, so he had to get out of it. He speaks about how he has always stayed true to his roots and remained in the hood, learning as much as he can about the music industry.
In the second verse, Sheek talks about how he got into the music industry, and how it wasn't until he dropped a freestyle that he came to the attention of the industry. He mentions how his studio work was leaked, and Green Lantern had his music on lock. He highlights his connections with the D-Block team and how some record labels wanted to sign the crew. However, P and Kiss had his back and made sure he got his album out. Sheek speaks about how he is grateful for his fans, who played a significant role in making him a success in the music industry. He ends by thanking his fans for their unwavering support.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, I don't think you understand what I mean
You don't fully comprehend the message I'm trying to convey
When I aks you to Walk Witt Me, I got the hawk wit me
When I request you accompany me, I come carrying a firearm
No talk wit me, in the yard wit my dickies (whoo!)
No discussion needed, I'm present in the yard wearing Dickies clothing
Young but I remind you of somebody in the sixties
Though I'm youthful, my persona evokes the style of a 1960s individual
I knew it was on when our God was shown
I realized the stakes were high when notorious members became recognized
But I was caught up in the mix of some glittery shit
I, too, got swept up in the lavish party lifestyle
A.T. him and Mase makin' mils wit it (damn!), I ain't mad
A.T., Mase, and myself began making millions of dollars, but I hold no grudges
But that shit wasn't me (nah), had to get up off that
However, that extravagant life didn't suit me personally, and I needed to move on
Jewelry and Cristal, couldn't talk that
As much as I appreciate jewelry and expensive champagne, they're not worth discussing
They my niggaz though, I ain't mad, I ain't hatin'
Those individuals are still my friends, and I don't have any negative emotions towards them
To this day him and Busta got the best show (word up)
Even now, they put on the greatest performances, no denying it
Back wit my niggaz, Double are
I'm back with my comrades, Double R
Before X blew it up, before Eve was a star
This was before DMX became famous, before Eve rose to stardom
We are the streets, they couldn't wait for it
Our street credibility made people anticipate our music releases eagerly
Interscope couldn't wait to get a plate for it
Even the record label, Interscope Records, wanted to capitalize on our music's popularity
Grammy night, couldn't wait to get a date for it
We were so successful that we received invitations to events like the Grammy Awards
Not, we sold over gold
Our sales surpassed a gold record certification level
Finally reached platinum status and near that is
Our music album achieved Platinum certification status and almost Diamond status
Still in the hood, still tryin' to learn the biz
Despite our success, we're still in the hood and learning the music business
Jadakiss dropped a solo they lovin' his voice
When Jadakiss released his solo music, people appreciated his distinctive voice
I'm lovin' his shit but the hood thought it was moist
Personally, I enjoy his music, but the hood didn't appreciate it as much
Styles P dropped Gangsta and a Gentleman
Styles P released the album, 'A Gangster and a Gentleman'
Hard, no need to speak but the promotion was weak
The music was excellent, but our promotion tactics weren't strong enough
Sheek never had solo plans
I never had any intentions of pursuing a music career on my own
Till I dropped a freestyle in the studio with some a my mans
Until the day I performed a freestyle in the studio with my friends
Lobson tweaked that, Mario leaked that
Lobson altered it, while Mario spread the news
Your shit hot you could bring the muhfuckin streets back
Your content is so amazing, you could revive the enthusiasm for the street-style music
Nah, I dunno I'm just tryin' get a label
To be honest, I'm uncertain; I'm just attempting to secure a record label deal
Sit behind the desk you know, watch a lil' cable
If things work out, I'll be relaxing at a desk watching television shows
Put my lil' man out, throw a few grand out
If everything goes well, I might be able to support and promote my protégé and spend some money
Get into some pop music, put a rock band out
Maybe I'll try producing pop tunes, or perhaps form a rock band
Got wit my nigga K, cool and Whop
I joined forces with my pal K, Cool, and Whop
Green Lantern had my shit on the block (Hold me down)
Green Lantern assisted with promoting my content
Killed it in Flex now these labels tryin' to jump on our cock
My performance in Flex radio garnered label attention, causing them to be eager to sign us
If we could get Sheek album we'll sign D-Block
If we could secure a record deal for a Sheek Louch album, they'll sign the whole D-Block team
P and Kiss was like fuck that we gettin' you off
P and Kiss won't just sit and wait, they're actively helping me with my career goals
We up in there, the rest of these labels is soft
We're already making moves, and other labels lag behind in comparison
Mario had a meetin' or two
Mario arranged a meeting, or perhaps more
Brought us to the you-N-I-V-E-are-S-A-L, what up Sue?
He got us to the Universal Music Group, and asked Sue how things are
why'all aks for it now I hit you in the head
You're asking for something right now, but I'll surprise you with a response
I will sleep in my bed you don't woke the dead
I won't let your request or query disturb my peace
Feel me you keep truttin' I'm a hit you wit the lead
Understand this - if you keep bothering me, you'll feel the repercussions
And leave your whole shit flatter than the first broke head
I'll leave you in bad shape, worse than somebody who'd been hit on the head, causing a fracture
Thanks to why'all niggaz it couldn't be
I'm thankful to you guys; it wouldn't be possible without your help
Without Envy, Whoo Kid, cool Kid, and Ron G
I wouldn't have been successful without the assistance of Envy, Whoo Kid, Cool Kid, and Ron G
My nigga Enuff, S&S, Capone
My friend Enuff, S&S and Capone
Chubby Chub, Sight for Sound and it's on
Chubby Chub, Sight for Sound - and we're ready to proceed
Wordup this street shit right here mayn
This is real street-style music, my friend
I love why'all niggaz dawg
I truly care for you, guys
why'all made a lot of shit possible
You're the reason for a lot of good things happening
I gave why'all the heat, why'all distributed the shit
I produced the song; you guys helped put the music out there and distribute it
why'all bumped that shit, why'all had faith in this shit
You guys listened to the song and believed in it
That's why I love why'all shit
That's why I have an intense love for your support
Whatever why'all need I got why'all niggaz dawg
Whatever you guys require, I got you covered
D-Block. That's street promotion right there man
That's what we call 'Street Promotion', man - D-Block
Na mean? Real respect real, hood respect hood
You know what I'm talking about? We have real respect for each other; the hood recognizes the hood
Gangsta respect gangsta, gangsta got no love for pussy
Gangsters respect other Gangsters; they have minimal regard for weaklings
Yeah, Vinnie Idol, ha ha, Vinnie
Yeah, Vinnie Idol - that's my guy, hahah
This shit is knockin daddy, yo da next one
This music is amazing, my friend; let's start working on the next song
It's on. Yeah, D-Block!
It's time to make things happen! Yeah, D-Block!
I love why'all niggaz. One
I love you guys. Let's keep it going. One
Whoo!
YEAH!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RANDY OUSLEY, JACOBS, MIDDLETON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gordochulo78
This album was one of the most underrated album to drop.....whole album is dope....
@beezy2156
Facts 💯
@steveportillo1717
Superfacts 💯🔥
@isaacgomes1874
Unidentified highway
@wdls1
Worddddddddddd bruv! 😎👊
@tameshajohnson5884
Facts
@gameoflife9581
Someone give this man the award for the hardest fukin track of all time!
@mauricestreeter9901
Fucking facts my g
@duanemosley8289
Church
@Mike215PA
such an under rated song