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.
We Don't Play
Styles P Lyrics
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We'll get you shot, stabbed, robbed on your birthday
You ain't got no bizness around here in the first place
Look at everybody chilling, well fuck that
I'ma play the villain, fuck that
All money's good money we niggaz stealin'
Small money, tall money, nigger we want it all
Left hand on the wheel, other hand on the dough
Need on icepick ? like a rock hard to drop like spider man
Punk the hoes up, hop inside the rider van
? for a couple dollars?
Drive ? street lords knowledge of a college man
All mighty dollars get you dead make your mama plan
Nothing like this ? I'ma make the ? dance
No fly zone, you won't get a steady chance
Show ? make your hoes bitch and skinny pants
I'm wear ? so my haters can't stand me, jam me
Running niggas over like Brandy
Motherfucker ? give me weed and eye candy
Coca cola doodle, pussy from the very nice?
Won't last stepping in the streets without this?
? niggas die daily
niggas we don't play, we in the problems the worst way
We'll get you shot, stabbed, robbed on your birthday
You ain't got no bizness around here in the first place
Look at everybody chilling, well fuck that
I'ma play the villain, fuck that
All money's good money we niggaz stealin'
Small money, tall money, nigger we want it all
Left hand on the wheel, other hand on the dough
I'm hard in the problems like algebra?
The lyrics in Styles P Feat. Lloyd Banks's song We Don't Play suggest that the artists are involved in criminal activities and they are not to be messed with. They state that they will use any means necessary to take care of business, even if it involves violence. The lyrics "We'll get you shot, stabbed, robbed on your birthday" implies that they do not discriminate when it comes to their enemies and will attack at any time. They also make it clear that they are after money and will do whatever it takes to get it.
Styles P and Lloyd Banks both have verses on the track that showcase their lyrical skills but also their delivery, adding an extra edge of intensity to the song. The repetition of the phrase "we don't play" emphasizes their intentions and creates a sense of warning to whoever might try to cross them.
Overall, the song's lyrics depict a harsh reality of street life, where violence and money rule. It's a dark and intense track that reflects the realities of those who are living in dangerous environments and resort to crime as a means of survival.
Line by Line Meaning
niggas we don't play, we in the problems the worst way
We are not to be taken lightly; we will go to extreme lengths to solve our problems.
We'll get you shot, stabbed, robbed on your birthday
If we decide to take action against you, it will not be a pleasant experience.
You ain't got no bizness around here in the first place
You do not belong in our territory, and we will not tolerate your presence.
Look at everybody chilling, well fuck that
While others may be relaxed and calm, we are always alert and prepared for any situation.
I'ma play the villain, fuck that
I am not interested in playing the hero or the good guy; I embrace my role as a villain.
All money's good money we niggaz stealin'
We do not discriminate when it comes to money; we will steal from anyone to get what we want.
Small money, tall money, nigger we want it all
We are not satisfied with just a little money; we want all of it, no matter how much there is.
Left hand on the wheel, other hand on the dough
I am always multi-tasking, whether it is driving or making money.
Need on icepick ? like a rock hard to drop like spider man
I am as lethal as an icepick and difficult to defeat, much like Spiderman.
Punk the hoes up, hop inside the rider van
We will terrorize anyone who tries to stand in our way and escape in our van.
? for a couple dollars?
I am willing to do anything for a small amount of money.
Drive ? street lords knowledge of a college man
I have the street smarts of a gangster and the education of a college graduate.
All mighty dollars get you dead make your mama plan
Money can buy many things, but it cannot save your life if we want you dead.
Nothing like this ? I'ma make the ? dance
No one has ever seen anything like me before, and I will leave them in awe.
No fly zone, you won't get a steady chance
You are not welcome in our territory, and you will not have a chance to leave unscathed.
Show ? make your hoes bitch and skinny pants
Our flashy lifestyle will attract many women, who will act like bitches to impress us.
I'm wear ? so my haters can't stand me, jam me
I wear expensive and exclusive clothing to make my enemies jealous and intimidated.
Running niggas over like Brandy
We will knock down anyone who gets in our way, just like Brandy's hit song.
Motherfucker ? give me weed and eye candy
I demand both marijuana and attractive women to satisfy my needs.
Coca cola doodle, pussy from the very nice?
I indulge in the finest pleasures, including Coca Cola and premium female companionship.
Won't last stepping in the streets without this?
If you do not have our protection, you will not survive in the streets.
? niggas die daily
In the violent world we live in, death is a common occurrence for those who cross us.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTIAN J. RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD, DAVID STYLES, SUPE STYLEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thatogerald9630
They don't make hip hop like this no more 💯
@Movieclips_101
💯💯
@danieldevito6380
Dope as full...Two of the dopest rappers to ever pick up a microphone on the same track... Can't get anymore doper than this that...
@danieldevito6380
Dope as fukkkkk*
@bluehefner3059
My lord. Banks and Styles are too legit. I'd love to see Banks, Styles, Jada, Fab, and Juelz do an album together.
@Axel-kk9zz
Nah jus style's an Lloyd banks
@kingjamesmayo2901
I want a styles p and Lloyd banks mixtape asap salute my favorite rappers the illiest hands down
@danieldevito6380
That would be fucking ridiculous... That would be the hardest mixtape/album to ever be created
@brooklynkeith2877
Dam this beat go in 💯💯🔥🔥
@nathanielwheat754
this is why i listen to hip hop two of the hardest out period straight fire