With his aunt Chivon Dean, and uncles Dee, and Waah Dean involved with the Ruff Ryders label, he began to produce tracks at the age of 16. He sold his first beat at 17 which became DMX's hit single Ruff Ryders Anthem. He started working with Ruff Ryders, Roc-A-Fella Records, Elektra Records, Epic Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Bad Boy Entertainment and his career blew up from there. But it wasn't until his first solo album, 2002's Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories, that he started to get notices for his production style and interesting ideas. He released two singles "Guilty" and "Bigger Business" and both had music videos.[
Swizz Beatz has his own record label called Full Surface which was helped developed by Cassidy and is currently working on albums by Cassidy, Jay-Z, 2 Much, 50 Cent, Drag-On, Papoose, Busta Rhymes, Ruff Ryders, Michael Jackson, Eve, T.I., Lil Wayne, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Eminem, Lil Jon and Ludacris. He is also set to be recording the new album for his close friend DMX which is confirmed to be titled Walk with Me Now and You'll Fly with Me Later. It was also confirmed he will be working with Jennifer Lopez for the first time on her new album.
Swizz Beatz released his first proper solo album titled One Man Band Man on August 21, 2007, selling 45,000 records in its first week of release including songs such as "It's Me Bitches", "Money in the Bank".
On October 19, 2007, as an extension to his first solo project, Swizz Beatz launched a contest called Music Video 2.0 and The Source Magazine Presents "Share the Studio." The contest and allows unsigned/indie music artists the opportunity to compete on the Music Video 2.0 website for the chance to open for Swizz Beatz at a NYC event.
Swizz Beatz also did an interview with MTV about his next album stating he just leaked a record called "Hard Knocks" with Drag-On. It's the first offering from Beatz's upcoming follow-up to One Man Band Man.
“ Everybody is expecting 'It's Me Bitches' or 'Money in the Bank', I just want to use my opportunity to get a little more serious in the artist department, as a performer and lyricist. Not giving a f--- about radio and all that. I just want to give hip-hop something that's not on the radio. A lot of the songs I got can blend in on the radio, but 'School of Hard Knocks' don't blend in with nothing on the radio. I'm already in full mode. What they want me to do? Let's get it. I'm busting shots early — bong, bong!
The title is between Life After the Party and Remember Hip-Hop," he continued. "I'm in between them. I don't even have a date on my joint. I'm just feeling out the scene.
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Bigger Business )
Swizz Beatz Lyrics
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Oh yeah, ah yeah
Hey ladies, can I get a witness?
Tell 'em what they dealin' with
Throw your hands in the air
Throw your hands in the air
Hey fellas, tell 'em what they dealin' with
Big cars, throw your hands in the air, superstar
Hey ladies, can I get a witness?
Tell 'em what they dealin' with
Throw your hands in the air
Throw your hands in the air
Hey fellas, tell 'em what they dealin' with
Big house, throw your hands in the air, big boats
Big cars, throw your hands in the air, superstar
Fuck a six and a seven I'ma put big dubs on the gray eight
Hold your wrist when you squeeze, the slugs'll stay straight
Can I get a witness, Swizz Beatz the monster
Jadakiss, Mr. Biggs, it's big business, nigga this is our show
Twenty two master bedrooms in the crib
The garage like the car show not only am I real, I think
But I still jab a nigga with the left and won't spill my drink
The Courvoisier got me clashes
Honey all over me like ashes throwin' that green molases
Your dealin' with D-Block, and Full Surface
And ain't no payment plans it's full purse-full
Hey ladies, can I get a witness?
Tell 'em what they dealin' with
Throw your hands in the air
Throw your hands in the air
Hey fellas, tell 'em what they dealin' with
Big house, throw your hands in the air, big boats
Big cars, throw your hands in the air, superstar
A'yo I'm dealin' with this mami from Quebec
When she fly in I pull the boat out and blow scomie on the deck
Shootin' at the stars, Tommy and the Tek, come on
Soon as the Dutch finish you can find me on the neck
No foreplay, bustin' the pound raise me
Middle of the ocean, bustin' her down crazy
You know me, I ain't on no star shit
I just came to hurt the market then squirt the Larkin
Put your hands up, matter fact put your mans up
Put your medina's and your lambs up, your grams up
Talkin' 'bout buckin' each other, probly fuckin' each other
D-Block dawg, we stuck with each other
Hey ladies, can I get a witness?
Tell 'em what they dealin' with
Throw your hands in the air
Throw your hands in the air
Hey fellas, tell 'em what they dealin' with
Big house, throw your hands in the air, big boats
Big cars, throw your hands in the air, superstar
A yo, Full Surface, Swizz Beatz is in front of him
Got a lot of problems but money ain't one of them
V12's and up, that's our ammo
Tell me what you know about a jet ski Limo
Waterproof knock in it, ain't no stoppin' it
Automatic respect whenever D-Block's in it
Or we can take it to the avenue too
And bring the Porsche GT out, lavender blue
Shit change, Kiss came and it's all extortion
Everybody eat except for smaller portions
For real though, behave yourself on some grown shit
It ain't enough room dawg, I'm on my own hit
Hey ladies, can I get a witness?
Tell 'em what they dealin' with
Throw your hands in the air
Throw your hands in the air
Hey fellas, tell 'em what they dealin' with
Big house, throw your hands in the air, big boats
Big cars, throw your hands in the air, superstar
Hey ladies, can I get a witness?
Tell 'em what they dealin' with
Throw your hands in the air
Throw your hands in the air
Hey fellas, tell 'em what they dealin' with
Big house, throw your hands in the air, big boats
Big cars, throw your hands in the air, superstar
Big business, Jadakiss
Oh, why don't you rap to them one time!
Show them who they dealing with
Big business
The song "Bigger Business" by Swizz Beatz feat. Ron Isiey P.Diddy Baby Jadakiss Snoop Dogg & Cassidy is a braggadocious track about the luxurious lifestyle of the artists involved. The lyrics describe lavish houses, big boats, and cars, as well as the ability to throw an extravagant show. The verses from each artist focus on their own success and wealth, with references to expensive jewelry, private jets, and women. The chorus invites the audience to join in and celebrate this extravagant lifestyle, but with a sense of playful irony. The repetition of the phrase "tell them what they dealing with" highlights the over-the-top nature of the song.
One interpretation of the song is that it's a critique of the materialistic culture of the music industry, with the artists acknowledging their own role in it while also pointing out its absurdity. The chorus could be seen as a call to action for the audience to be aware of the superficial nature of fame and fortune. Overall, the song delivers a fun and energetic vibe, with catchy hooks and impressive verses from each artist.
Line by Line Meaning
Swizz Beatz, show 'em what they dealin' with
Introducing Swizz Beatz as the one who will show the listeners what they are dealing with
Hey ladies, can I get a witness? Tell 'em what they dealin' with
Asking female listeners to testify about the extravagant lifestyle they are dealing with
Throw your hands in the air
Encouraging listeners to celebrate and show their excitement
Hey fellas, tell 'em what they dealin' with
Asking male listeners to give their testimony about the luxurious lifestyle they are dealing with
Big house, throw your hands in the air, big boats, big cars, throw your hands in the air, superstar
Acknowledging the listeners' abundance of wealth and success, encouraging them to celebrate it
Fuck a six and a seven I'ma put big dubs on the gray eight
Dismissing small luxury cars and opting for big ones with custom-made wheels
Your dealin' with D-Block, and Full Surface and ain't no payment plans it's full purse-full
Promoting the record labels D-Block and Full Surface, stating that their artists enjoy an extravagant lifestyle without financial constraints
A yo, Full Surface, Swizz Beatz is in front of him
Introducing Swizz Beatz again and acknowledging his dominance in the music industry
V12's and up, that's our ammo
Referring to luxury cars with powerful engines as their weapons of choice
Everybody eat except for smaller portions
Asserting that everyone is successful and has wealth, but some have more than others
For real though, behave yourself on some grown shit
Encouraging listeners to act mature and responsible
It ain't enough room dawg, I'm on my own hit
Stating that there is not enough space for everyone to be successful in the music industry, and he is focused on his own success
Big business, Jadakiss
Affirming that they are involved in significant business and introducing Jadakiss
Oh, why don't you rap to them one time!
Asking Jadakiss to perform a verse to further impress the listeners
Show them who they dealing with, big business
Reiterating that they are powerful and successful in their business endeavors
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, KASSEEM DEAN, JASON PHILLIPS, JASON T PHILLIPS, BARRY REESE, BRIAN WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ashraf Hussain
20 years on still a banger!!!
Krome Heart
beat is flamesssz forgot about this song until i stumbled upon it
Ashraf Hussain
@Krome Heart they just don’t make them like they used to
James First Klass (JFK)
I'm laughing 20 years later wondering what purpose puff played in this video😅
music lover1984
Hell yeah I agree.
music lover1984
@James First Klass (JFK) lol 😆I didn't notice he was in here it was probably for screen time just making a cameo 🤣.
Action Scott
2020 and I’ve been playing this song 2001 and nobody talks about it. One of the most underrated remixes EVER!!!
Phillip Skillern
Remix? I always thought this was the original version 🤯
Krome Heart
when baby used to rap lol
Christian Coates
Nobody gonna talk about how smooth Ron Isley was on this...? Ok.