Born in Corona, Queens, and raised on Groshon Ave in Yonkers, NY, Styles began rapping with Jadakiss and Sheek in 1994, as they all grew up in the same Yonkers, New York neighborhood. They eventually signed to Bad Boy Records, formed the rap group called "THE LOX" which stands for "Living Off Xperience", and recorded songs with Notorious B.I.G., Sean Combs and Darren Blackburn. In 1998, The Lox released Money, Power & Respect w/ the hit song "Money, Power, Respect" feat. fellow Bad Boy, "Lil Kim" and Ruff Ryder Earl "DMX" Simmons. Soon thereafter, Styles P led the Lox on the now infamous quest to leave Bad Boy Records. When they were finally released, the Lox signed to Interscope. Shortly thereafter, a new Lox album and Jadakiss' solo album Kiss Tha Game Goodbye were released.
Styles released A Gangster and a Gentleman in 2002, as his debut solo album. The album contained the song "The Life", featuring Pharoahe Monch which was originally recorded for Rawkus Records' Soundbombing 3 compilation album. The follow up hit was the song dedicated to marijuana use, "Good Times (I Get High)", one of the most played songs of 2002.
In 2003, Styles P. and Jadakiss appeared on the "Oz Soundtrack" with one of the harder edged songs "Some Niggas" about prison life. On a mixed album with several songs about the lifestyle behind bars, "Some Niggas" was one of the fiercest and most remembered songs on the street from that album.
In 2004, Styles P. released the mixtape Ghost Stories in limited distribution form (NY only) -- the mixtape spread to other cities and onto the internet in the next year. He was featured on the hit song "Locked Up", by R&B artist Akon.
In 2005, Styles P. received local market airplay for his and Jadakiss' remix of Mariah Carey's mega-hit "We Belong Together", and on Miri Ben-Ari's album, The Hip-Hop Violinist; he features on the track "We Gonna Win". He released two stand-alone mixtapes in complete form: Ghost in the Shell in the spring of 2005 and Ghost in the Machine in the Fall.
Styles P. has been featured on many rappers' albums including Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Akon's albums. Styles is rumoured to appear on DMX's new album Walk With Me Now and You'll Fly With Me Later. He will also appear on the title track to The Roots' latest album, Rising Down.
G Joint
Styles P Lyrics
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I don't know about everyone else
Whatever we don't make, we gon' take motherfucker
Get this straight and fix yo' face
I ain't got to sell millions, I'm in the buildings
Where papi comin' through with them bricks by 8
Listen cocksucker and clown, I'll be leavin' you cut
Niggas drivin' in a circle wit cha hoe in the back
'll be the only damn way I be fuckin' around
And I'm aimin' for your waist, hopin' you duck
So I can bust you in the head when I'm buckin' the pound
And I told you that I'm Holiday Styles, let's celebrate
Heard you gettin' money, I'll rob you right now
And you gon' get popped in the head, true story
Crips do they thing in blue gloves, pop off some red
Me, I'm on the move only stopping for bread
Double R and D-Block nigga, copper and lead, what up
Stay in the zone
I don't know why the fuck you amped yo
Got hoodrat bitches, carryin' birds on the public transpo'
Niggas in the hoods that go out like Rambo
They hot since 138th had that canceled
Young buck, dumb fuck
I'm two guns up, "Ryde or Die" 'til the sun's up
"Gangsta and a Gentleman" dog, I got class
I'ma send a bunch a roses to your men in the morgue
I'll be down South bendin' a whore, ten in the morn'
Dirty on 85 like Jay, Barnes, Sean Paul
Beef with New York rappers, I'm killin 'em all
On my Slick Rick shit, y'all could "Lick the Balls"
I been cool cause these niggas is ass, but fuck that
Might as well call me pool cause I'm gettin' splashed
And that Lamborghini liftin' the stash, even gettin' the mass
While some haze to mix with the hash, what up
Pass that blunt nigga!
I'm in the hood where the eggs get knocked off
Gang members find they family members with both of they legs chopped off
Niggas ain't scrappin', they bangin' ya
The judge don't need a tree branch when they hangin' ya
All y'all fags'll get ate like clams
Since this is a "Bloodsport" bitch, you could call me J Van Damme
All these so called guerrillas be tellin'
How a rat gon' give you "Thoughts of a Predicate Felon," motherfucker
Homey what you want, the blade or the slug
I'm the one that send the order when they sprayed up the club
Bitch nigga, bow your head in the presence of G's
Load the lead up and squeeze, I'm a great dane, niggas is fleas
Fuckin' rats cant wait to call cops
'Til I make 'em sick and put pellets in they mouth like cough drops
J-Hood bitch, my name ring in the ghetto
Cause I'm O.G. and I play the streets like a cello
In the song "G-Joint," Styles P warns his enemies about his power and strength. He begins the verse by asserting his dominance in the game and how he doesn't care about others. He continues to express his toughness by saying he would do anything to make a profit, including stealing. He warns his enemies with clever wordplay and metaphors, indicating that he can outsmart anyone. The artist then mentions his ability to take someone down with a single shot and how he is not afraid of anyone. He suggests that he is a master of his craft and can quickly react to any situation. The artist ends the verse by mentioning his presence in the ghetto and how he is a respected OG.
Line by Line Meaning
Man I rock the fuck out, though
Despite anyone's opinions or actions, I will continue to live my life to the fullest.
Whatever we don't make, we gon' take motherfucker
If we aren't given opportunities or resources, we'll have to take them by force.
Get this straight and fix yo' face
Understand what I'm saying and stop showing negative facial expressions.
I ain't got to sell millions, I'm in the buildings
I don't need to sell records to be successful, I'm already respected in important places.
Where papi comin' through with them bricks by 8
I'm in the same place where drug dealers are making big money.
Listen cocksucker and clown, I'll be leavin' you cut
Pay attention, disrespectful person, I will harm you.
You're like a dutch, how I'm bustin' you down
You'll be easily broken, like a cigar.
Niggas drivin' in a circle wit cha hoe in the back
You have no power or respect, people are laughing at you.
I'll be the only damn way I be fuckin' around
I'll only engage in foolishness if I'm in control of the situation.
And I'm aimin' for your waist, hopin' you duck
I'm targeting your body and hoping you try to avoid it.
So I can bust you in the head when I'm buckin' the pound
I'm going to shoot you in the head when I use my heavy firearm.
And I told you that I'm Holiday Styles, let's celebrate
I reminded you of my famous name, let's have some fun.
Heard you gettin' money, I'll rob you right now
I heard you're making money, I'll steal it from you immediately.
And you gon' get popped in the head, true story
I'm going to shoot you in the head, it's a fact.
Crips do they thing in blue gloves, pop off some red
The Crips gang wears blue gloves while committing crimes, so I will wear red gloves while committing crimes.
Me, I'm on the move only stopping for bread
I'm always hustling, only pausing for money.
Double R and D-Block nigga, copper and lead, what up
I represent two different hip hop groups, and I use guns made of copper and lead as weapons.
Stay in the zone
Stay focused and on top of your game.
I don't know why the fuck you amped yo
I don't understand why you're so excited.
Got hoodrat bitches, carryin' birds on the public transpo'
I have low-quality women helping me sell drugs on public transportation.
Niggas in the hoods that go out like Rambo
People in the neighborhood who act tough end up getting killed.
They hot since 138th had that canceled
People in this area have been angry since a planned event was cancelled.
Young buck, dumb fuck
A young, foolish person.
I'm two guns up, 'Ryde or Die' 'til the sun's up
I'm carrying two guns and will never give up or surrender.
'Gangsta and a Gentleman' dog, I got class
Despite being a gangster, I have style and sophistication.
I'ma send a bunch a roses to your men in the morgue
I'm going to send flowers to the funeral of the people I've killed.
I'll be down South bendin' a whore, ten in the morn'
I'll be engaging in sexual activity with a prostitute in the southern part of the city, early in the morning.
Dirty on 85 like Jay, Barnes, Sean Paul
I'm engaged in illegal activity on route 85, like other infamous criminals.
Beef with New York rappers, I'm killin 'em all
I have issues with rappers from New York and plan to defeat them all.
On my Slick Rick shit, y'all could 'Lick the Balls'
I'm as legendary as Slick Rick, so respect me or shut up.
I been cool cause these niggas is ass, but fuck that
I've been calm in the past because these guys are weak, but I'm done being patient.
Might as well call me pool cause I'm gettin' splashed
I'm getting soaked with money and success.
And that Lamborghini liftin' the stash, even gettin' the mass
I'm making large amounts of money and even buying a luxury car.
While some haze to mix with the hash, what up
I'm smoking marijuana with hash and living life without a care.
Pass that blunt nigga!
Give me the marijuana, quickly.
I'm in the hood where the eggs get knocked off
I'm in a dangerous area where cars get stolen.
Gang members find they family members with both of they legs chopped off
Gang violence is so brutal that family members of gang members are being harmed.
Niggas ain't scrappin', they bangin' ya
People aren't fighting with fists, they are resorting to violence with weapons.
The judge don't need a tree branch when they hangin' ya
The justice system is swift and brutal, they don't need a lot of evidence to end your life.
All y'all fags'll get ate like clams
I will destroy all of my enemies, even if they think they are tough.
Since this is a 'Bloodsport' bitch, you could call me J Van Damme
This life is a competition, and I'm as skilled as martial arts actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Homey what you want, the blade or the slug
I'm giving you the option of being stabbed or shot, neither of which is a good choice.
I'm the one that send the order when they sprayed up the club
I'm the mastermind behind violent events, like a shooting in a nightclub.
Bitch nigga, bow your head in the presence of G's
You are inferior, show respect for me and my fellow gangsters.
Load the lead up and squeeze, I'm a great dane, niggas is fleas
I'm powerful and unstoppable, my enemies are insignificant.
Fuckin' rats cant wait to call cops
Weak, cowardly people are quick to turn to authority figures for protection.
'Til I make 'em sick and put pellets in they mouth like cough drops
I will teach them a lesson so harsh that they will be physically ill, like swallowing pellets instead of cough drops.
J-Hood bitch, my name ring in the ghetto
People know and respect my name in the gritty part of the city.
Cause I'm O.G. and I play the streets like a cello
I'm a seasoned gangster and effortlessly navigate the dangerous urban environment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCELLINO GERALD, DAVID STYLES, GEOFF DOWNES, JOHN KENNETH WETTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Wick
it's okay, no one will likely see this but this is one of my fav. styles p album of all time. it's a classic. no skipping from start to finish. it's a damn shame that it's still not on spotify.
Bruce Leeds
I'm here
KYNG PAPI215
Facts
Leland Carter
Mane that’s literally why in this comment section 🤦🏾♂️
Morty 215 fight club bring your quarters
Or Amazon music
bigshake
not on apple music either
Shawn Stinger
This is one song I can listen to all day and never get bored with it. J hood murdered it🔥🔥
Ash & Jules
J hood was 🔥
Steve Austin
Facts!!! All day everyday in college
Damario Douglas
💯💯💯