Early life
Born DeAndre Ramone Way in Chicago, Illinois on July 28, 1990, Way moved from Chicago to Atlanta, Georgia at age seven, where he became interested in rap music. At age 14, he moved to Batesville, Mississippi with his father, who provided a recording studio for Way to explore his musical ambitions.
Career
In November 2005, Way posted his songs on the video-based social community YouTube. Following positive reviews on the site, Soulja Boy then established his own web pages on YouTube and MySpace. In March 2007, he recorded “Crank That” and released his first independent album Unsigned and Still Major, followed by a low-budget video filmed demonstrating the “Soulja Boy” dance. By the end of May 2007, “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” received its first airplay and Soulja Boy met with Mr. Collipark to sign a deal with Interscope Records.
On August 12, 2007, the song appeared on the Emmy-award winning HBO series Entourage, and by September 1, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot RingMasters charts. Way’s major label debut album Souljaboytellem.com, which was reportedly recorded using just the demo version of FL Studio, was released in the United States on October 2, peaking at #4 on both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
On December 9, 2007, Way was sued by William Lyons (aka Souljah Boy of the Mo Thugs) who claims he first created the stage name “Souljah Boy”.
For the 50th Grammy Awards, Soulja Boy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song with “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”. He lost to Kanye West’s and T-Pain’s “Good Life”.
The teen rapper recently inked a deal with Dallas-based company, Yums Shoes, for a line of his own sneakers called the “Block Star” and an apparel line. “The Soulja boy exclusive shoe will be released in the fall along with my album,” he said. “The Soulja Boy cartoon will also be released in the fall, so there’s three things to look out for.” The line will be unveiled at the fall Magic fashion trade show in Las Vegas later this year, and the rapper will appear in both television and print ads for it.
Soulja Boy says he will not use better lyrics and get more respect from the rap game, although he could, because it will ruin his reputation and image.
Initial reception
The album Souljaboytellem.com was met with mostly negative reviews, despite a positive one from Allmusic. Several reviewers credited Soulja Boy with spearheading a new trend in hip-hop, while speculating he will likely be a one hit wonder.
Critics and hip-hop figures such as Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Jermaine Dupri cite Soulja Boy as artistically typical of contemporary rap trends such as writing for the lucrative ringtone market, and the ascendence of “Southern hip hop”, emphasizing catchy, mindless music that discards rap’s traditional emphasis on message. And even one article about his songs and heavily criticizing his musical style has dubbed Soulja Boy the “Nickelback of hip hop”. Soulja Boy identifies his goal as making upbeat, party-themed music that avoids the negative, violent image that he sees in most hip-hop. Despite this, his music has been banned from some school dances for sexual, pro-violence content or innuendo and, ironically, many of his recent recordings feature violent content and sexual innuendo. In the original YouTube video for “Shootout”, Way demonstrates his dance while holding a handgun in each hand and pretending to shoot into the audience.
Feud with Ice-T
In June 2008, on DJ Cisco’s Urban Legend mixtape, Ice-T criticized Soulja Boy for “killing hip-hop” and his song “Crank That” for being “garbage” compared to the works of other hip-hop artists as Rakim, Das EFX, Big Daddy Kane and Ice Cube. Soulja Boy responded in a YouTube video by mocking Ice-T’s age (Ice-T was born in 1958) and claiming that he needed to support his family through his brand of music. Ice-T proceeded to offer a video response to Soulja Boy’s reaction in which he neglected to offer an apology while reiterating his belief that Soula Boy’s music was “garbage”. Rapper Kanye West defended Soulja Boy by arguing that Soulja Boy created a new, original work for hip-hop, thus keeping the authentic meaning of the music. Soulja Boy followed suit by buying Ice-T a flaming set of gigantic popcorn machines.
References in popular culture
Soulja Boy recently became an item in the first round NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards. In a bout of trash talking before the start of the series, Wizards guard Deshawn Stevenson called Cleveland superstar LeBron James “overrated,” prompting James to say that he wouldn’t return the insult, as that would be “almost like Jay-Z [responding to a negative comment] made by Soulja Boy.” Soulja Boy made an appearance at Game 3 of the series (played in Washington) in support of the Wizards; his music was played over the PA system. Despite his team losing the game by more than 30 points and LeBron posting poor numbers (compared to his exceptionally high averages), LeBron claims that the trick had no effect on him, and that his young son is a big fan of Soulja Boy.
She Make It Clap
Soulja Boy Lyrics
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Soulja
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it (she made it clap, like pop that, haan)
She make it clap, clap, clap (Montana)
She make it clap, clap, clap (you know what it is)
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap (when you hear that, haan)
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap (she make it)
Ooh, uh, she make it clap
Riding 'round town with the strap in my lap
Ooh, yeah, she make it clap
I'm tryna grab and then hit from the back
Told her, "Drop it down", 'cause I like that
After I hit, then I'll be right back
I walk in the club and whip out the racks
I'm blowin' on gas, she doin' her dance
She makin' it clap, I might have the heart attack
I walk in the club and I'm makin' it rain with them stacks
She drop it to the ground, she know that it fat
I run through that sack when I thumb through them racks
I whip up that dough, boy, I'm fresh out the trap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
I hit from the back
Walk in the club and I thumb through them racks (ugh)
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it (ugh)
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it (uh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap (ayy, ayy)
She make it
That ain't my girl, I told you (nah)
I just hit it first like Soulja (Soulja)
The New York niggas be wildin' (yeah)
Stars in the roof, Star Island (skrrt)
Made it clap like a round of applause
And the water blue seats with the butterfly doors
You can give me those M's, you can keep your awards (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Niggas be broke, they be lyin' on the Forbes (broke)
Lost a bag on Kyrie (lost)
Got it back like Travis did Kylie (uh)
She made it clap for the ah-ah (ah-ah)
Shorty did the split like La La (yeah)
Did the split like Kim K (woo)
Got 'em for the half like MJ (yeah, yeah)
AP ain't hittin' in the light (bling)
His jewels fake like the Mayweather fight (uh)
Montana been spittin' that ether
Before Rakim was kickin' that speaker (yeah)
Keep a hundred, I'm ballin'
But I ain't payin' a hundred like Harden (woo)
Make it clap like Chloe
Not my ex Khloe, that Chloe with Beyoncé
Met her at Liv on Sunday (Sunday)
Had her trending by Monday (Monday)
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it (ugh)
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it (uh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it clap, clap, clap
She make it (uh)
The lyrics to Soulja Boy's song "She Make It Clap" are discussing a woman who has incredible skill in dancing and making her body move. The chorus repeats the phrase "she make it clap" multiple times, emphasizing the sound and movement of her clapping body parts. The verses discuss how the singer is infatuated with this woman and what she can do, even saying that he may have a heart attack from watching her. The song also references various cultural figures and attributes, like Star Island in New York and the split move of La La and Kim Kardashian.
Overall, the song is a kind of ode to a woman who excels in dancing and moving in a way that impresses the singer. The lyrics are straightforward and repetitive, focusing on the same basic idea of her impressive movements. The beat is catchy and hypnotic, playing into the repetitive nature of the lyrics and creating a sensual and almost trance-like atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
She make it clap, clap, clap
She is known for her ability to move her body in a way that creates this specific sound
She make it (she made it clap, like pop that, haan)
She was able to move her body like in Pop That music video by French Montana, Drake, and Rick Ross, creating the clapping sound with her butt
She make it clap, clap, clap (Montana)
She is able to make the clap sound, similar to the sound that is mentioned in the popular song Pop That by French Montana
She make it clap, clap, clap (you know what it is)
This is a reference to her famous twerking abilities that everyone is aware of
Ooh, uh, she make it clap
She is very good at moving her body in a way that makes a clapping sound
Riding 'round town with the strap in my lap
I am carrying a weapon with me while I am driving around town
I'm tryna grab and then hit from the back
I am attempting to grab her and then have sex with her from behind
Told her, "Drop it down", 'cause I like that
I asked her politely to move her body in a certain way because it turns me on
After I hit, then I'll be right back
After we have sex, I will leave and come back later
I walk in the club and whip out the racks
When I arrive at the club, I take out a lot of money
I'm blowin' on gas, she doin' her dance
I am smoking weed while she dances
I might have the heart attack
I might be so overwhelmed by her dancing that my heart could actually stop
I walk in the club and I'm makin' it rain with them stacks
I am throwing a lot of money in the air, making it rain
She drop it to the ground, she know that it fat
She knows that her butt is big so she drops it down to the ground to dance
I run through that sack when I thumb through them racks
I spend a lot of money very quickly when I am at the club
She make it clap, clap, clap
She is known for creating the clapping sound when she dances
That ain't my girl, I told you (nah)
I am not in a committed relationship with her
I just hit it first like Soulja (Soulja)
I had sex with her before anyone else did, just like how Soulja Boy released music before anyone else did
Stars in the roof, Star Island (skrrt)
There are many expensive cars with star-like features on the roof parked in Star Island
Made it clap like a round of applause
Her twerking was so good that it was similar to the sound of people clapping at the end of a performance
And the water blue seats with the butterfly doors
The seats in my luxury car are blue, and the doors open in a butterfly fashion
You can give me those M's, you can keep your awards (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
I am not interested in awards, just give me the money
Niggas be broke, they be lyin' on the Forbes (broke)
People who claim to be successful on the Forbes list are actually broke in real life
Lost a bag on Kyrie (lost)
I lost a lot of money betting on Kyrie Irving
Got it back like Travis did Kylie (uh)
I was able to earn back the money I lost, like how Travis Scott was able to get his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, back
Shorty did the split like La La (yeah)
She danced and did a split like La La Anthony, a reality TV star and actress
Did the split like Kim K (woo)
She did the kind of split that Kim Kardashian often does in her photoshoots or music videos
Got 'em for the half like MJ (yeah, yeah)
I was able to purchase something for half the price, just like how Michael Jordan was known for splitting defenders in half
AP ain't hittin' in the light (bling)
My Audemars Piguet watch is not shining as brightly as it does in the dark
His jewels fake like the Mayweather fight (uh)
His jewelry is fake, just like how many people believe Floyd Mayweather's fight with Manny Pacquiao was staged
Montana been spittin' that ether
French Montana has been releasing music that is known to be both powerful and addictive
Before Rakim was kickin' that speaker (yeah)
French Montana has been in the music industry since before Rakim, a famous rapper known for his lyrical ability, became popular
Keep a hundred, I'm ballin'
I am very successful and doing well, so I am "balling"
But I ain't payin' a hundred like Harden (woo)
I am not spending as much money as James Harden, a famous basketball player, usually does
Make it clap like Chloe
She dances very well, similar to how Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle fame dances
Not my ex Khloe, that Chloe with Beyoncé
This is not a reference to Khloe Kardashian, but rather Chloe Bailey who has performed with Beyoncé in the past
Met her at Liv on Sunday (Sunday)
I met her at a popular nightclub called Liv on a Sunday
Had her trending by Monday (Monday)
After meeting her, she was so attractive and appealing that she became popular and was trending on social media the next day
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Deandre Cortez Way
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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