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.
Who Wants This
Smilez & Southstar Lyrics
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Shake, shake, shake (Woo) shake, shake
[Chorus (x4) with various ad-libs]
Who wants this
Who wants this
Who wants this
Really, really wants this
[Smilez]
Yo, yo girls I get em' now
Flows I spit em' now
Haters, I sit em' down
With the mack or the pound
Understand dog, I'm tryin' to get it all
I'm a pro at this, y'all just arena ball
Who want to mess with me
Who want to rock and roll and get it on with the black Elvis Presley
Keep that beat on new, you soon old news
Dude can freestyle but he can't recoop
What's the sense in that, a million off this track
We big dogs in rap, y'all just aristocats
Name ya price man
If I spit long enough at a white man he'll turn dark-skinned
That's how hot I get, so next time I spit
You'll wrap it up like you was Islamic
And get on all fours, listen up y'all
I only got one question, it's the chorus
[Chorus x4 with ad-libs]
[Southstar]
Now watch how I do this
Crowd, I'ma move it
Teacher, I'm a school kid
Careers, I'ma ruin, rhymes so fluid
Tracks I abuse it
Right about now yo brain, you gon' lose it
Southstar is the name
With infrared aim
Fog up windows cause all I speak is flame
While y'all be playin'
I'ma change the game
Huh, faster than y'all can change lanes (WOO!)
Stay spittin' chrome
Stay splittin' domes
Take wives cause I'ma stay splittin' homes
Always gettin' hoes
Rap professional
Top vote getter, rap intro
Who better than I
Who want it with I
Only thing that I haven't done yet is die
Prepare for the song, remember you been warned
I destroy more blocks than atomic bombs
[Chorus x4 with ad-libs]
[Bridge]
Here we go in the back again cause players gon' ball tonight
It's just Smilez and one Southstar, sho' nuff gon' get ya right
If ya want to come test me now, be prepared for a hella fight
And if ya hurt or ya come too late cause y'all scared some
And y'all ain't ready, see y'all ain't ready
[Southstar]
See we about to get paid
Wait till the song's played
Track so hot that you'll have it on ya two-way
Fuck what they all say, you gon' be like "no way"
You gon' like us so much you gon' turn gay
[Smilez]
Yeah and I'm about cake
If you not then skate
Ya man flow like water, throw him in a lake
My rhymes cigarettes, I want more beverages
You miscarriagin' girl if you listenin'
[Southstar]
Ha ha, leave ya wife stuck
Fuck ya life up
Is it really my fault that ya rhymes suck
Need I remind you no one gonna sign you
Hope you know Braille cause I'm about to blind you
[Smilez]
Yeah, so get ya man okay
Before I get out weight
And make his whole damn body do the Harlem Shake
You don't want it with us, you don't want it with me
Smilez and Southstar fish out MC's
You don't want it with us, you don't want it with me
Southstar and Smilez, here for a while
[Chorus x4 with ad-libs]
The lyrics of Smilez & Southstar's song "Who Wants This?" are filled with braggadocio and confidence. The chorus repeats the question "Who wants this?" several times before answering that only those who "really, really want this" can handle the heat that they bring. The verses are delivered by Smilez and Southstar respectively, and both rappers use their lyrics to assert their dominance and skill in the rap game. Smilez talks about how he has no time for small-time competition, claiming that he is a pro while others are only playing arena ball. He also boasts about his ability to make people turn to Islam by wrapping it up like the religion and getting on all fours, saying he only has one question - "who wants this?" Southstar, on the other hand, raps about how he can change the game faster than others can change lanes, and that he's always getting hoes and spitting top vote-getting rap intros. Both rappers assert their superiority and challenge their competition to step up to their level.
The lyrics to "Who Wants This?" are straightforward in their message of confidence and superiority. Both Smilez and Southstar use their lyrics to assert their dominance in the rap game and establish themselves as top-level competition. The chorus's repeated use of the question "who wants this?" drives home the idea that only those who are dedicated and passionate enough to really want it can handle the heat that these rappers bring. The verses don't stray from this message, with both rappers essentially saying that they're the best in the game and no one can match them. They also use clever wordplay and metaphors to drive their point home, with Smilez comparing himself to Elvis Presley and Southstar saying that he destroys more blocks than atomic bombs. Overall, the lyrics of "Who Wants This?" are a bold and confident statement from two rappers who know that they're at the top of their game.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake (Uh-huh) shake (Uh-huh)
Repetition of 'shake' with 'uh-huh' signifies a positive affirmation and sets the tone for the song
Who wants this
Voices the question that is the central theme of the song - the pursuit of greatness
Really, really wants this
Emphasizes the intensity of the hunger for success
Yo, yo girls I get em' now
The artist asserts his ability to attract and win over women
Flows I spit em' now
The artist boasts of his rap skills
Haters, I sit em' down
The artist suggests that he has the power to silence his critics and opponents
With the mack or the pound
The artist implies that he has access to firearms and can intimidate others
Understand dog, I'm tryin' to get it all
The artist explains that he is striving for success on all fronts
I'm a pro at this, y'all just arena ball
The artist suggests that he is a professional rapper and his rivals are amateurs
Who want to mess with me
The artist challenges others to go up against him
Who want to rock and roll and get it on with the black Elvis Presley
The artist likens his fame and appeal to that of Elvis Presley, a famous rock and roll icon
Keep that beat on new, you soon old news
The artist suggests that he is always up to date with the latest trends and people who don't keep up will be left behind
Dude can freestyle but he can't recoop
The artist suggests that his rivals are good at improvising but cannot recoup their losses or overcome their setbacks
What's the sense in that, a million off this track
The artist argues that success in the music industry is measured in financial terms
We big dogs in rap, y'all just aristocats
The artist reiterates his elevated status in the rap industry and dismisses his rivals as insignificant
Name ya price man
The artist suggests that he is willing to pay others to support his career or pay them to go away
If I spit long enough at a white man he'll turn dark-skinned
The artist hints at his power and influence, suggesting that he can change people's physical appearance through his music
That's how hot I get, so next time I spit
The artist asserts his lyrical prowess and implies that he has the power to transform the music industry
You'll wrap it up like you was Islamic
The artist references the traditional Islamic practice of wrapping a baby in a blanket or swaddle, suggesting that his rivals will be wrapped up and silenced
And get on all fours, listen up y'all
The artist suggests that his opponents will submit to him and listen to his commands
I only got one question, it's the chorus
The artist reiterates the central theme of the song and emphasizes its importance to him
Now watch how I do this
The artist asserts his confidence in his abilities
Crowd, I'ma move it
The artist suggests that he has the power to control and energize the crowd
Teacher, I'm a school kid
The artist implies that he is a master of his craft and can teach others
Careers, I'ma ruin, rhymes so fluid
The artist suggests that his opponents are no match for him and he has the power to end their careers
Tracks I abuse it
The artist implies that he has the power to manipulate and control the music industry
Right about now yo brain, you gon' lose it
The artist suggests that his music is so powerful that it can overwhelm and dominate the listener's mind
Southstar is the name
The artist introduces himself
With infrared aim
The artist suggests that he has a laser focus and precision in his rap skills
Fog up windows cause all I speak is flame
The artist's words (flame) are so hot that they cause the windows to fog up
While y'all be playin'
The artist dismisses his rivals as unserious and unprofessional
I'ma change the game
The artist suggests that he has the power and ability to disrupt and transform the music industry
Huh, faster than y'all can change lanes (WOO!)
The artist is so quick and agile that he can change direction and move faster than his opponents
Stay spittin' chrome
The artist suggests that he is always ready and armed for any challenge
Stay splittin' domes
The artist suggests that he is capable of physically harming or defeating his opponents
Take wives cause I'ma stay splittin' homes
The artist suggests that he is capable of stealing other people's partners and breaking up families
Always gettin' hoes
The artist boasts of his ability to attract and win over women
Rap professional
The artist suggests that he is a master of his craft and is highly skilled
Top vote getter, rap intro
The artist suggests that he is the most popular and acclaimed rapper in the game
Who better than I
The artist asserts his supremacy and superiority over his rivals
Who want it with I
The artist challenges his rivals to face him and compete with him
Only thing that I haven't done yet is die
The artist suggests that he has accomplished everything he wanted to in his career except for dying
Prepare for the song, remember you been warned
The artist warns his opponents to be ready for his music
I destroy more blocks than atomic bombs
The artist suggests that his music is so powerful that it can destroy things just like atomic bombs
Here we go in the back again cause players gon' ball tonight
The artist sets the scene for a night of fun and games with his friends
It's just Smilez and one Southstar, sho' nuff gon' get ya right
The artist implies that he and his partner are sufficient to entertain and delight the audience
If ya want to come test me now, be prepared for a hella fight
The artist challenges anyone who wants to compete with him to be ready for a fierce battle
And if ya hurt or ya come too late cause y'all scared some
The artist suggests that those who are too afraid to face him or who show up late may miss out on the excitement
And y'all ain't ready, see y'all ain't ready
The artist reiterates that his opponents are not ready to face him and his partner
See we about to get paid
The artist suggests that he and his partner will soon receive financial compensation for their music
Wait till the song's played
The artist suggests that his fans should wait until his song is released to hear it
Track so hot that you'll have it on ya two-way
The artist implies that his music is so popular that it will be played on everyone's phones
Fuck what they all say, you gon' be like "no way"
The artist dismisses his critics and suggests that his fans will be pleasantly surprised by his music
You gon' like us so much you gon' turn gay
The artist exaggerates the impact of his music and suggests that his fans will become obsessed with him
Yeah and I'm about cake
The artist suggests that he is focused on making money
If you not then skate
The artist dismisses anyone who is not interested in making money
Ya man flow like water, throw him in a lake
The artist suggests that his rival's rap skills are weak and that he should be disposed of like trash
My rhymes cigarettes, I want more beverages
The artist likens his rhymes to cigarettes, implying that they are addictive and that he always wants more
You miscarriagin' girl if you listenin'
The artist insults his female fans and suggests that they are unable to handle his strong and offensive lyrics
Ha ha, leave ya wife stuck
The artist suggests that he is capable of stealing other people's partners and leaving them in a state of confusion and distress
Fuck ya life up
The artist implies that he has the power to ruin his opponent's entire life
Is it really my fault that ya rhymes suck
The artist dismisses his rivals and implies that they are solely responsible for their weak and ineffective lyrics
Need I remind you no one gonna sign you
The artist suggests that his opponent is not good enough to get a record deal
Hope you know Braille cause I'm about to blind you
The artist implies that his lyrics are so strong and powerful that they will render his opponent blind
Yeah, so get ya man okay
The artist dismisses his rival's supporters and suggests that they are ineffective and powerless
Before I get out weight
The artist suggests that he is about to become more powerful and influential
And make his whole damn body do the Harlem Shake
The artist implies that he has the power to control and manipulate his opponent's body
You don't want it with us, you don't want it with me
The artist dismisses his opponents and suggests that they are not worthy of competing with him
Smilez and Southstar fish out MC's
The artist implies that he and his partner are skilled at identifying and defeating other rappers
Southstar and Smilez, here for a while
The artist asserts that he and his partner are here to stay in the rap industry
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Daaver Ali
Shake (Uh-huh) shake (Uh-huh)
Shake, shake, shake (Woo) shake, shake
[Chorus (x4) with various ad-libs]
Who wants this
Who wants this
Who wants this
Really, really wants this
[Smilez]
Yo, yo girls I get em' now
Flows I spit em' now
Haters, I sit em' down
With the mack or the pound
Understand dog, I'm tryin' to get it all
I'm a pro at this, y'all just arena ball
Who wanna mess with me
Who wanna rock and roll and get it on with the black Elvis Presley
Keep that beat on new, you soon old news
Dude can freestyle but he can't recoop
What's the sense in that, a million off this track
We big dogs in rap, y'all just aristocats
Name ya price man
If I spit long enough at a white man he'll turn dark-skinned
That's how hot I get, so next time I spit
You'll wrap it up like you was Islamic
And get on all fours, listen up y'all
I only got one question, it's the chorus
[Chorus x4 with ad-libs]
[Southstar]
Now watch how I do this
Crowd, I'ma move it
Teacher, I'm a school kid
Careers, I'ma ruin, rhymes so fluid
Tracks I abuse it
Right about now yo brain, you gon' lose it
Southstar is the name
With infrared aim
Fog up windows cause all I speak is flame
While y'all be playin'
I'ma change the game
Huh, faster than y'all can change lanes (WOO!)
Stay spittin' chrome
Stay splittin' domes
Take wives cause I'ma stay splittin' homes
Always gettin' hoes
Rap professional
Top vote getter, rap intro
Who better than I
Who want it with I
Only thing that I haven't done yet is die
Prepare for the song, remember you been warned
I destroy more blocks than atomic bombs
[Chorus x4 with ad-libs]
[Bridge]
Here we go in the back again cause players gon' ball tonight
It's just Smilez and one Southstar, sho' nuff gon' get ya right
If ya wanna come test me now, be prepared for a hella fight
And if ya hurt or ya come too late cause y'all scared some
And y'all ain't ready, see y'all ain't ready
[Southstar]
See we about to get paid
Wait till the song's played
Track so hot that you'll have it on ya two-way
Fuck what they all say, you gon' be like "no way"
You gon' like us so much you gon' turn gay
[Smilez]
Yeah and I'm about cake
If you not then skate
Ya man flow like water, throw him in a lake
My rhymes cigarettes, I want more beverages
You miscarriagin' girl if you listenin'
[Southstar]
Ha ha, leave ya wife stuck
Fuck ya life up
Is it really my fault that ya rhymes suck
Need I remind you no one gonna sign you
Hope you know Braille cause I'm about to blind you
[Smilez]
Yeah, so get ya man okay
Before I get out weight
And make his whole damn body do the Harlem Shake
You don't want it with us, you don't want it with me
Smilez and Southstar fish out MC's
You don't want it with us, you don't want it with me
Southstar and Smilez, here for a while
[Chorus x4 with ad-libs]
PhillyPugilist
This was one of my favorite songs back in high school!
C Smith
This shit still hard. I’m gonna sample it
FGAlele
This was my jam back in 02'.
Daaver Ali
Shake (Uh-huh) shake (Uh-huh)
Shake, shake, shake (Woo) shake, shake
[Chorus (x4) with various ad-libs]
Who wants this
Who wants this
Who wants this
Really, really wants this
[Smilez]
Yo, yo girls I get em' now
Flows I spit em' now
Haters, I sit em' down
With the mack or the pound
Understand dog, I'm tryin' to get it all
I'm a pro at this, y'all just arena ball
Who wanna mess with me
Who wanna rock and roll and get it on with the black Elvis Presley
Keep that beat on new, you soon old news
Dude can freestyle but he can't recoop
What's the sense in that, a million off this track
We big dogs in rap, y'all just aristocats
Name ya price man
If I spit long enough at a white man he'll turn dark-skinned
That's how hot I get, so next time I spit
You'll wrap it up like you was Islamic
And get on all fours, listen up y'all
I only got one question, it's the chorus
[Chorus x4 with ad-libs]
[Southstar]
Now watch how I do this
Crowd, I'ma move it
Teacher, I'm a school kid
Careers, I'ma ruin, rhymes so fluid
Tracks I abuse it
Right about now yo brain, you gon' lose it
Southstar is the name
With infrared aim
Fog up windows cause all I speak is flame
While y'all be playin'
I'ma change the game
Huh, faster than y'all can change lanes (WOO!)
Stay spittin' chrome
Stay splittin' domes
Take wives cause I'ma stay splittin' homes
Always gettin' hoes
Rap professional
Top vote getter, rap intro
Who better than I
Who want it with I
Only thing that I haven't done yet is die
Prepare for the song, remember you been warned
I destroy more blocks than atomic bombs
[Chorus x4 with ad-libs]
[Bridge]
Here we go in the back again cause players gon' ball tonight
It's just Smilez and one Southstar, sho' nuff gon' get ya right
If ya wanna come test me now, be prepared for a hella fight
And if ya hurt or ya come too late cause y'all scared some
And y'all ain't ready, see y'all ain't ready
[Southstar]
See we about to get paid
Wait till the song's played
Track so hot that you'll have it on ya two-way
Fuck what they all say, you gon' be like "no way"
You gon' like us so much you gon' turn gay
[Smilez]
Yeah and I'm about cake
If you not then skate
Ya man flow like water, throw him in a lake
My rhymes cigarettes, I want more beverages
You miscarriagin' girl if you listenin'
[Southstar]
Ha ha, leave ya wife stuck
Fuck ya life up
Is it really my fault that ya rhymes suck
Need I remind you no one gonna sign you
Hope you know Braille cause I'm about to blind you
[Smilez]
Yeah, so get ya man okay
Before I get out weight
And make his whole damn body do the Harlem Shake
You don't want it with us, you don't want it with me
Smilez and Southstar fish out MC's
You don't want it with us, you don't want it with me
Southstar and Smilez, here for a while
[Chorus x4 with ad-libs]
B.H.B. TV
This song lit af just for the fact they knew to cash in on the "dancehall" wave that went down back in '02!
Sierra Symone
mannnn if you old enough to remember this song you definitely a hip hop veteran 💪
🕺HOLLA' @ A PLAyA' tho 😎
👍
philjr120
That moment where you're scrolling IG and stumble upon a song you thought you'd NEVER hear again cuz you didn't know who made it!
Orlando Martinez
Smilez had bars. Reminds me of being in high school
Urania Jackson
I'm definitely going to download this song on my phone 📱