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.
on the road again
Sheek Louch Lyrics
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Put one more coin in this shit right here lemme see, let's go
{*slot machine sound simulated by a synth keyboard*}
Ohh! Yo I hit? We rich my niggaz! We rich! Ha ha!
Koch, whattup? No more lookin back now nigga
It is what it is bitch, I'm ready
(Chorus: Sheek Louch)
My gun is loaded, nigga I'm ready
For the road again - I got my weed, a couple niggaz
Some liquor, the new Madden, I'm ready
For the road again - I'm in your town puttin it down
Bankheadin and all that, I'm ready
For the road again - I'm goin back out my niggaz
All aboard bitches, OWW!
(Sheek Louch)
Hey yo, my momma struggled for me, poppa juggled for me
My niggaz huddled for me, they said you gotta let 'em off
Let him do his thing (let him do his thing)
Y'all ain't tryin to work with him, let him spread his wings
Let him go out in the world, see a couple things (Sheek Louch)
See what's workin for him, see who chirpin for him
For what shows and what label is lurkin for him (D-Block!)
I got it bitin ma, I've been writin ma (been writin ma)
I've cut down on drinkin but I've been lightened ma
You've gotta see my stage show, I'm excitin ma
Your boy nice (I'm nice) - dropped my album, did around 400
I expected double, I guess they didn't want it
Niggaz stayin blunted, walk with me zit
We can pop it in and you ain't gotta touch shit
Anyway; back to the drawin board
I'm independent now, whoever with me all aboard
Hold on son - hey yo Foolz rewind that back my nigga
I think I forgot, I gotta tell 'em a lil' more shit
That happened between me and shit
Aight that's far enough let's go
Hey yo, anyway, Kadar about to leave (ha ha)
P comin home, Ruff Ryders lil' seed (yeah)
'Kiss asked "Why," how kids gotta die
to Mr. George Bush and his sales hit the sky (let's go my nigga)
Ja reached out with this "New York" idea (New Yorrrrrrk)
'Kiss from the hood so he was like hell yeah (I got you son)
50 gettin mad, came out with "Piggy Bank"
That was probably the best song he had
We had to shit on him (uh-huh), Game quit on him (yeah)
Now we got it locked like we sicked the pit on him (it's ours nigga)
We're takin meetings, but we don't wanna go major
Cause we know how these artists takin beatings
Plus I seen how these down South niggaz do it
Eight dollars? Shit, I could get used to it
Look at Lil' Jon, nigga got his own fluid (Get Crunk)
Ying Yang and them, they can show you how to do it
Now I'm gettin crunk with Koch and them
All these new niggaz spittin? I'm watchin them
I got a thousand songs like 'Pac and them
And niggaz prayin for me like Ak and them (yeah)
My son is born, I'm back alive
I caught a DWI tryin to drink and drive (damn)
I'm huggin the bottle, I'm hittin the throttle
Got a beat tape playin tryin to think some bars
Like weed I just put 'em in my mental jars
'Til I get up in the booth and space out like Mars (oh!)
I'm ready for it (uh-huh) I already saw it
A lot of shit about to change, niggaz can't ignore it
(Chorus)
For the road again
Sheek Louch’s “On the Road Again” is a hip hop track that depicts the excitement of being on the road and touring life in general. The chorus prepares one to pack all the necessary elements for the road: money, passports, loaded guns, weed, liquor, new Madden. Sheek Louch acknowledges his journey so far, thanking his mom and niggas for making him the person he is today. As a grown artist, he’s spreading his wings and putting on shows with a compelling stage presence, which he considers something different from the norm. This statement is evident in the line, “ You’ve gotta see my stage show, I’m excitin ma, your boy nice.” He’s proud of his album and had expected more sales than what he got. However, he’s moved on and is ready for the next tour.
The song is a blend of hip hop melody, rhymes, and noisy instrumental music which creates an electrifying experience for listeners. Sheek Louch describes his journey to the top, and how he has traversed through different stages of life to become a successful artist. He talks about the influence of great artists like Tupac and Nas on him, and how he has a lot of songs like them. One fascinating line in the song is “A lot of shit about to change, niggaz can’t ignore it” which provides a reasoning that, as an artist, one should grow and embrace change for the better. Overall, On the Road Again by Sheek Louch gives an interesting perspective on what touring life is all about, and the lessons learnt while on the road.
Line by Line Meaning
Psh, let me try this machine one more time man
I'm going to give this one more shot, put in another coin and see if I can hit the jackpot
Ohh! Yo I hit? We rich my niggaz! We rich! Ha ha!
I hit the jackpot! We are now rich and I am very excited about it
For the road again - I got my money, my passport My gun is loaded, nigga I'm ready
I am ready to hit the road again and I have everything I need - money, passport, and a loaded gun
For the road again - I got my weed, a couple niggaz Some liquor, the new Madden, I'm ready
I also have some weed, a few friends, some alcohol, and the latest Madden game - I am fully prepared for this trip
For the road again - I'm in your town puttin it down Bankheadin and all that, I'm ready
I am in your town ready to show off my skills and represent Bankhead - I am confident and ready for whatever comes my way
Hey yo, my momma struggled for me, poppa juggled for me My niggaz huddled for me, they said you gotta let 'em off Let him do his thing (let him do his thing)
My mother worked hard to support me, my father did everything possible to make sure I had a good life, and my friends supported my goals by allowing me to pursue my dreams and do what I do best
Y'all ain't tryin to work with him, let him spread his wings Let him go out in the world, see a couple things (Sheek Louch)
Even those who didn't believe in me knew I needed to have the opportunity to spread my wings and see what the world had to offer
You've gotta see my stage show, I'm excitin ma Your boy nice (I'm nice) - dropped my album, did around 400 I expected double, I guess they didn't want it
My stage show is electrifying, I am very talented and my album did decent for its first week, but I was hoping for more sales and it didn't quite reach my expectations
Niggaz stayin blunted, walk with me zit We can pop it in and you ain't gotta touch shit
We can listen to my music while walking and smoking, and you don't even need to touch the music player - I got you
Look at Lil' Jon, nigga got his own fluid (Get Crunk) Ying Yang and them, they can show you how to do it Now I'm gettin crunk with Koch and them
I am inspired by Lil' Jon and Ying Yang Twins, who have their own unique sound and style, and now I'm experimenting with new sounds and working with Koch to make it happen
I got a thousand songs like 'Pac and them And niggaz prayin for me like Ak and them (yeah)
I have many songs like Tupac and others, and people are praying for me like they did for Aaliyah
I'm huggin the bottle, I'm hittin the throttle Got a beat tape playin tryin to think some bars Like weed I just put 'em in my mental jars 'Til I get up in the booth and space out like Mars (oh!)
I am drinking and driving while listening to beats, trying to come up with new lyrics and ideas for my next project, and once I'm in the booth, I get into a zone where I space out and let my creativity flow like I'm in another world
I'm ready for it (uh-huh) I already saw it A lot of shit about to change, niggaz can't ignore it
I am prepared for whatever is coming my way and I have already seen glimpses of change on the horizon - other people may try to ignore it, but I am ready to face it head-on
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.