The group is unique because of the difference of races. Smilez is African-American while Southstar is Chinese and Filipino. Southstar was born in Hawaii.
Smilez met Southstar while rap battling in Orlando. Both were involved in rap battles.
The group's first single was "Who Wants This" featuring Kelis. The song had an underground vibe to it and created a buzz. The group's next single Tell Me hit the Top 40 charts. The duo followed it up with the melancholic "Now That You're Gone". Smilez talks about the death of his mother and Southstar speaks about the death of his son, Malik.
"Tell Me" used a sample from Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross's song Look, Listen, and Live. There was controversy when Ja Rule and Ashanti's song Mesmerized, released around the same time, used the same sample.
They toured with reggae artist Beenie Man.
The group has been quiet because of their switch in labels. They were indie but now have created their own independent record label Groundwerks Entertainment. The label features reggae artist Viper and rapper Vill.
Smilez and Southstar are currently working on their next album. The album features the songs "Found Out", "Been a Long Time", and "Good Look". "Good Look" features Cash Money rapper Gotti. Beenie Man and Killer Mike will be featured on the album. The lead single features rapper Treal.
On The List
Smilez & Southstar Lyrics
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[Man:] Yo Get To The Back Of The Line!
[Southstar:] Excuse Me Sir,Sir
[Man:] Yea What You Want
[Southstar:] We On The [?] List,Smilez And Southstar,Smilez And Southstar
[Man:] [?]Southtro[?] Yea Whatever Man
[Smilez:] Smilez And Southstar,Homeboy!
[Man:] Oh Alright,Let Me Check The List.Oh I See Your Name
[Man:] But Hold Up,
[Both:] What?
[Man:] Ya Cannot Came In Here Dress Like That
[Smilez:] Yo What You Mean,Man,What Are You Talking About?
[Man:] Yo This Is What I'm Talkin About!Ya Got The Tims On,The Badanas On,The Hats
Backwards,That Shit Is Not Fly Is This Club.
[Smilez:] So You Sayin It's Not Fly,Well Yo,We'll Be Right Back,
[Man:] Ya Come Back Now,Ya Hear?
[Smilez:] [?]You Know What We Gotta Do,Right?
[Southstar:] Yea,Let's Go Do This.
(Stats Walking )
[Smilez:] Fuck[?] Man
(Gets In Car)
[Smilez:] I Got Something For[?] Dog
[Southstar:] Get The Fuck Out Of...
(Turns On Ignition)
[Smilez:] Ay Yo ?? Coming In Now!!!
(Drives Car To Club,Everyone Screams)
The lyrics to Smilez & Southstar's song On The List convey the frustration that the duo feels when they are denied entry to a club, despite being on the "VIP list." The bouncer at the door expresses his disapproval of their outfits and suggests that they do not fit the dress code. Smilez & Southstar decide to leave and come back with a different approach, demonstrating their determination to gain entry to the club.
The lyrics suggest a larger theme of social status and perceived value. Despite being on the list, the bouncer's rules and opinions seem to hold a greater weight in shaping the duo's experience at the club. The frustration and determination present in the lyrics offer a commentary on the persistence required in navigating social hierarchies and dealing with gatekeepers.
Overall, the lyrics to On The List convey a narrative of striving for social acceptance and recognition, even in settings where the odds may feel stacked against the individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh This Club Is Live,South.I'm Feelin Us Dog.
Smilez describes the atmosphere of the club as being lively and expresses confidence in their abilities to enjoy themselves in that setting.
Yo Get To The Back Of The Line!
A man tells Smilez and Southstar to move to the back of the line.
Excuse Me Sir,Sir
Southstar politely requests attention from the man who told them to move to the back of the line.
Yea What You Want
The man asks Southstar what he wants.
We On The [?] List,Smilez And Southstar,Smilez And Southstar
Southstar tells the man that they are on the list to enter the club as Smilez and Southstar.
[?]Southtro[?] Yea Whatever Man
The man mutters something about a 'Southtro' but ultimately accepts their claim to be on the list.
Smilez And Southstar,Homeboy!
Smilez emphasizes their identities as Smilez and Southstar to the man.
Oh Alright,Let Me Check The List.Oh I See Your Name
The man confirms that Smilez and Southstar are on the list after checking it.
Okay,Let's Go,Let's Go
Southstar urges Smilez to move forward after they are allowed to enter the club.
But Hold Up,
The man stops Smilez and Southstar from entering further into the club.
What?
Smilez and Southstar express confusion and ask why they are being stopped.
Ya Cannot Came In Here Dress Like That
The man tells Smilez and Southstar that they are not allowed to enter the club because of the way they are dressed.
Yo What You Mean,Man,What Are You Talking About?
Smilez questions the man's reasoning for not allowing them to enter.
Yo This Is What I'm Talkin About!Ya Got The Tims On,The Badanas On,The Hats Backwards,That Shit Is Not Fly Is This Club.
The man specifically details what aspects of Smilez and Southstar's clothing are not acceptable in the club.
So You Sayin It's Not Fly,Well Yo,We'll Be Right Back,
Smilez disagrees with the man's assessment of their clothing, but decides to leave and come back later.
Ya Come Back Now,Ya Hear?
The man tells Smilez and Southstar to return upon fixing their clothing if they want to enter the club.
[?]You Know What We Gotta Do,Right?
Smilez and Southstar agree that they need to change their clothes in order to enter the club.
Yea,Let's Go Do This.
Southstar agrees to accompany Smilez in changing their clothes.
Fuck[?] Man
Smilez expresses frustration in having to change their clothes in order to enter the club.
I Got Something For[?] Dog
Smilez implies that he has a plan to get back at the man who did not let them into the club earlier.
Get The Fuck Out Of...
Southstar tells Smilez to leave the area.
Ay Yo ?? Coming In Now!!!
Smilez announces his return to the club, implying that he has changed his clothes and is now allowed to enter.
(Drives Car To Club,Everyone Screams)
Smilez and Southstar approach the club in a car, causing a commotion among the people outside.
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.