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.
Open Up
Styles P Lyrics
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Pause and stare at me, felonies in the holsters
38 special, don't let them bullets catch you
But pull out that long thing and long range stretch you
Lace the Easy Rider with elephant tranquilizer
Came through with niggas cuz most of em 85'ers
Hit yo baby moms, embody yo baby father
Proud of couple rappers, they probably yo favorite artists
From D Block to the Bullpen we the hardest
Still keep that riffle clip loaded, who the target?
I move anything and everything's on the marble
Layin niggas down, roll em up in the coffin
I'm drawin from the waistline, I'm drawin from the arm pit
This is that front page, continue to page 4
Every time the D's come and kick in the same door
Alive niggas' time, cut short when they change loads
Some niggas came up, some of em still lost
Floss all niggas, that's whatever the bill brought
Feed yo whole team, now you being a real boss
Can't smell the sour or the kush cuz it's sealed off
I'm lightin up the night, take flight and I peel off
2 guns up, yea nigga that's 8 scratch
All pan like canned up, it ain't wax
[Chorus: x2]
We open up up the shop, drop down
Open up, we got the block locked down
Real niggas is reppin the streets first
G's coming here first, remember to squeeze first
Loadin up the tray deuce, sippin on the deuce deuce
Lightin' the blue dream, it's blue like blue screws
Rap of the street, yea I'm in the who's who's who
I don't floss, I sit on money like the jews do
Robbing in the vits, another 5 star with the bricks od down south and the trap of the pits
I don't pump, I just come through the spot shed
Visions of the M8 wagon with the ostrich
Seats and the steering wheel,
You a liar lil nigga, you just appearin' real
Niggas know to fear the real
There never was a nigga like I
The town that hold me down like I'm big in Bedstock
Pull it out, cock back, nigga let it fly
Then a nigga gone and a riga red eye
My movement is laudable, my hand in
Any type of handgun seems so compatible
Rappin emphatical, dogs so radical
Pull out the mack so I can rat tat tatter you
Nigga you should leave it at that
I'm a cool fly nigga that get weed in stacks
Driving in a hardtop drop
Couple homies got killed, couple homies got popped
Dumping seven grams cuz the plan don't stop
Like when it's hot in the projects the fans don't stop
I'm in the lex land with my hand on the gwap
Off the end of island, camp 10 on the block
Told you bout the fam, just imagine when the shit hit it
Niggas got a pound then you know we getting lit with it
You getting money then stick with it
Pass me the mic, I'm sick with it
Something like Cyrus the Virus
Came from the dirt but my touch is like the Midas
[Chorus: x2]
In "Open Up," Styles P describes his gang banging lifestyle and the violence that comes with it. He boasts about his gang's reputation and how they are the toughest in the game. The song is laced with lyrics about guns, drugs, and criminal activities. Styles P raps about how they are always armed with weapons like the 38 special, and they are ready to use them on anyone who crosses them.
Styles P also talks about his love for drugs and how he likes to smoke Blue Dream, which is a potent strain of marijuana. He also brags about his luxurious lifestyle and how he sits on money like a Jew. The song's chorus emphasizes that real gangsters represent the streets first, and they are always prepared to use their weapons to protect their territory.
Overall, "Open Up" is a raw and intense reflection of gang culture, where the only way to survive is to be tough, ruthless, and always ready to fight.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up up and take the block over
Be bold and take control of your surroundings
Pause and stare at me, felonies in the holsters
Take a moment to appreciate my gangster credentials
38 special, don't let them bullets catch you
Carry a firearm for protection, but be cautious
But pull out that long thing and long range stretch you
Use a long-range weapon if necessary to eliminate targets
Lace the Easy Rider with elephant tranquilizer
Mix drugs with other substances to create an intensified effect
Came through with niggas cuz most of em 85'ers
Bring my crew with me because most of them are real and experienced
Hit yo baby moms, embody yo baby father
Target someone's family to exact revenge
Proud of couple rappers, they probably yo favorite artists
Some rappers are worthy of admiration, but others are mediocre
Fuck is all these charts? A lot of these niggas garbage
Charts are irrelevant and many rappers are not worth listening to
From D Block to the Bullpen we the hardest
From the streets to prison, we are the toughest and most respected
Still keep that riffle clip loaded, who the target?
Always be prepared for any situation and identify potential threats
I move anything and everything's on the marble
I am involved in multiple illegal activities and trades
Layin niggas down, roll em up in the coffin
Killing rivals and disposing of their bodies
I'm drawin from the waistline, I'm drawin from the arm pit
I am proficient in drawing and using firearms from different positions
This is that front page, continue to page 4
This is just the beginning, there are many more layers to my lifestyle
Every time the D's come and kick in the same door
Law enforcement frequently targets me and other criminals
Alive niggas' time, cut short when they change loads
Death can come suddenly and unexpectedly in the criminal lifestyle
Some niggas came up, some of em still lost
Some people succeed in the criminal lifestyle, but many others do not
Floss all niggas, that's whatever the bill brought
Spend money frivolously because that is what the lifestyle demands
Feed yo whole team, now you being a real boss
Provide for your entire crew and earn respect as a leader
Can't smell the sour or the kush cuz it's sealed off
Hide the scent of marijuana to avoid police detection
I'm lightin up the night, take flight and I peel off
Escape quickly after committing crimes
2 guns up, yea nigga that's 8 scratch
Carry two guns for extra firepower
All pan like canned up, it ain't wax
Appear flashy and wealthy, but it is not fake
[Chorus: x2]
Repeating chorus
Loadin up the tray deuce, sippin on the deuce deuce
Loading a .22 caliber firearm and drinking a 22-ounce bottle of alcohol
Lightin' the blue dream, it's blue like blue screws
Smoking a type of marijuana called 'blue dream'
Rap of the street, yea I'm in the who's who's who
I am a well-known figure in the criminal underworld
I don't floss, I sit on money like the jews do
I do not show off my wealth, I keep it hidden like some Jewish people
Robbing in the vits, another 5 star with the bricks od down south and the trap of the pits
Committing armed robberies in nice vehicles while also trafficking drugs
I don't pump, I just come through the spot shed
I do not sell drugs on street corners, I come to private locations to conduct business
Visions of the M8 wagon with the ostrich
Desiring a high-end luxury car with exotic features
Seats and the steering wheel,
Envisioning the details of the luxury car
You a liar lil nigga, you just appearin' real
Many people in the criminal lifestyle are not genuine, they only pretend to be
Niggas know to fear the real
Legitimate and feared criminals are not to be messed with
There never was a nigga like I
I am unique and there is no one else like me
The town that hold me down like I'm big in Bedstock
The place where I have influence and control like I am a powerful person in a big city
Pull it out, cock back, nigga let it fly
Draw your firearm, ready it, and shoot
Then a nigga gone and a riga red eye
After shooting, the victim is dead and their eyes are open
My movement is laudable, my hand in
My actions and behavior are deserving of praise and attention
Any type of handgun seems so compatible
I am skilled with using any type of firearm
Rappin emphatical, dogs so radical
My rapping style is powerful and aggressive, like a rabid dog
Pull out the mack so I can rat tat tatter you
Use a powerful firearm to shoot and kill someone quickly
Nigga you should leave it at that
Do not provoke me, leave me alone
I'm a cool fly nigga that get weed in stacks
I am a stylish person who earns a lot of money from selling marijuana
Driving in a hardtop drop
Driving a convertible luxury car
Couple homies got killed, couple homies got popped
Some of my friends have died or gone to prison
Dumping seven grams cuz the plan don't stop
Getting rid of drugs to avoid being caught by police
Like when it's hot in the projects the fans don't stop
Just as fans are needed to cool down in hot weather, criminal activity does not stop in tough neighborhoods
I'm in the lex land with my hand on the gwap
Driving a Lexus and carrying lots of money
Off the end of island, camp 10 on the block
Living on the outskirts of town and controlling a specific area
Told you bout the fam, just imagine when the shit hit it
I have warned you about my crew, just think about how dangerous things will become
Niggas got a pound then you know we getting lit with it
After obtaining a large amount of marijuana, we will smoke it and get high
You getting money then stick with it
If you find a way to earn money, continue doing it
Pass me the mic, I'm sick with it
Give me the microphone, I am very talented at rapping
Something like Cyrus the Virus
Comparison to a fictional character known for being cunning and ruthless
Came from the dirt but my touch is like the Midas
Even though I came from a difficult background, my success turns everything I touch to gold
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW GALEON, DENNIS PEPA, MARK OSEGUEDA, ROBERT CAVESTANY
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