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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Endalay
Swizz Beatz Lyrics
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Swizz and Busta
Come on
Right before we run it all in the ground
Motherfuckers know we shuttin' it down
I dare y'all to say somethin'
Motherfuckers want to give me a pound
We dare y'all to say somethin'
You can sit and watch and gamble around
Motherfuckers no we holdin' the crown
I dare y'all to say somethin'
Before we flood this shit that'll go through your whole town
Motherfuckers know we makin' y'all drown
I dare y'all
Hey yo, Busta Rhymes holdin' the fort
Read the report, MVP of the sport
You need to be taught, come on
Snort whatever you snort, we comin' up court
You know we never comin' up short
So fuck what you thought
We high profile for this shit, I smile for this shit
I stack dough and make all my people just wil' for this shit
Hold it now, we rollin' it down, we holdin' it down
Thick money, foldin' it down in a hole in the ground
Stash more loot than before, a brute from before
Tell the truth and get used to leavin' you boots at the door
We four, five, sixin' it up, we fixin' it up
We keep the bitches strippin' the way we be mixin' it up
Come out from wherever you are, whoever you are
Incredible performance, their so unforgettable star
They'll never find the get because I threw the barreta too far
Police go drive my whip, so I'm going to get a new car, what the fuck
Right before we run it all in the ground
Motherfuckers know we shuttin' it down
I dare y'all to say somethin'
Motherfuckers want to give me a pound
Every time we bring y'all niggas to say
We dare y'all to say somethin'
You can sit and watch and gamble around
Motherfuckers no we holdin' the crown
I dare y'all to say somethin'
Before we flood this shit that'll go through your whole town
Motherfuckers know we makin' y'all drown
I dare y'all
I was born in the ghetto, raised in the ghetto
I was born in the ghetto, raised in the ghetto
I bang out beats by cars and ho stacks
Rap nigga puttin' out rock-n-roll tracks
Anything with wheels, playa I drove that
Y'all, six, Swizz and Busta back
I be hearin' that I'm drugged out
Because I be bangin' them beats like I'm drugged out
I threw gerdems on the bus, threw the dubs out
One, niggas gettin' robbed when the clubs out
Dog, and it gets ugly, and the hood loves me
And your chick know me, plus your man owes me
That clown don't pay
They straight killin' homie
Y'all don't gotta like me, screw y'all, blow me
I walk up in the club, bitches want to go to breakfast
Clowns lookin' at me, niggas actin' reckless
Right before we run it all in the ground
Motherfuckers know we shuttin' it down
I dare y'all to say somethin'
Motherfuckers want to give me a pound
Every time we bring y'all niggas to say
We dare y'all to say somethin'
You can sit and watch and gamble around
Motherfuckers no we holdin' the crown
I dare y'all to say somethin'
Before we flood this shit that'll go through your whole town
Motherfuckers know we makin' y'all drown
I dare y'all
I put my foot in your ass just like a kung-fu flick
Bust my tool quick hittin' with the force of a mule kick
Spit fly shit as if I was baggin' a new chick
Instead of bitin' mines, it be best you bite on the chew stick
Funny how niggas be tryin' to do shit
When I rock a light bling all my pinky gleam in the blue shit
Bitches lovin' the way we always pass through shit
The way we rep the gutter and bring you the brand new shit
Double back, y'all niggas don't really want to trouble that
Brass knuckle beat you stupid, with a belt buckle rap
Couple cracks, some weed, back when we used to muscle that
And take a niggas shit like we like we fightin' to get our hustle back
Used to be the shit, now you writin' your suicidal rap
Frontin' like your the champ, fightin' to get your title back
Remind me that, this could even cause a homicidal act
And if you blamin' the music then watch me write the title track
The way that we kill and make you wanna cop that
Fuckin' with corny niggas you need to stop that shit
Come on, please just let a nigga pop that shit
All in they trunk, you know you want to rock that
Stay reppin' the struggle, busy pullin' my man's up
Shit we givin' y'all niggas might even swell y'all glands up
Stop, all of my niggas, all of my bitches stand up
And rep whatever you reppin' and put your fuckin' hands up
Right before we run it all in the ground
Motherfuckers know we shuttin' it down
I dare y'all to say somethin'
Motherfuckers want to give me a pound
Every time we bring y'all niggas to say
We dare y'all to say somethin'
You can sit and watch and gamble around
Motherfuckers no we holdin' the crown
I dare y'all to say somethin'
Before we flood this shit that'll go through your whole town
Motherfuckers know we makin' y'all drown
I dare y'all
Yeah, Endalay, Endalay
Arriba, Arriba, motherfucker
Come on, Endalay, move from around these parts
Motherfucker, come on, Endalay, huh
Arriba, Arriba motherfucker
Come on, Endalay, Endalay, Endalay
The song "Endalay" by Swizz Beatz featuring Busta Rhymes is an upbeat hip-hop track that boasts about their success and dominance in the music industry. The song starts off with a confident tone as Swizz Beatz and Busta Rhymes challenge anyone to speak out against their success. The chorus repeats the line "I dare y'all to say somethin'" several times to emphasize their point.
Busta Rhymes takes charge in the second verse, asserting that he is the MVP of the game and challenges anyone who wants to step up to the plate. He also throws in some references to his upbringing in the ghetto and how he's been able to rise to fame despite his tough past.
The remainder of the song focuses on their dominance in the music industry, with references to making money, driving expensive cars, and having the support of their fans. The chorus is repeated several times to emphasize that they are not afraid to take down anyone who challenges them.
Overall, the song's message is one of confidence and assertiveness, with Swizz Beatz and Busta Rhymes proclaiming their success and daring anyone to challenge them.
Line by Line Meaning
Right before we run it all in the ground
Just before we completely destroy everything we touch
Motherfuckers know we shuttin' it down
People are fully aware that we are dominating and taking control
I dare y'all to say somethin'
I challenge anyone to speak out against us
Motherfuckers want to give me a pound
People feel compelled to show respect and give me recognition
Every time we bring you niggas to say
Whenever we confront others, they are forced to acknowledge our presence or respond
We dare y'all to say somethin'
We urge others to speak up and voice their opinions
You can sit and watch and gamble around
You have the option to passively observe or take risky actions
Motherfuckers no we holdin' the crown
People are aware that we are the reigning champions
Before we flood this shit that'll go through your whole town
Before we overwhelm and take over the entire town
Motherfuckers know we makin' y'all drown
People understand that we are causing them to struggle and fail
I was born in the ghetto, raised in the ghetto
I come from a disadvantaged background and have experienced hardships
I bang out beats by cars and ho stacks
I create impressive music that resonates with people from all walks of life
Rap nigga puttin' out rock-n-roll tracks
As a rapper, I am producing songs with a rock-n-roll style
Bust my tool quick hittin' with the force of a mule kick
I attack aggressively and forcefully, like a powerful kick from a mule
Spit fly shit as if I was baggin' a new chick
I deliver exceptional and impressive lyrics, comparable to the excitement of pursuing a new romantic interest
Instead of bitin' mines, it be best you bite on the chew stick
Rather than copying my style, it would be wise for you to find your own path
The way we rep the gutter and bring you the brand new shit
We proudly represent the streets and consistently deliver fresh and innovative music
Double back, y'all niggas don't really want to trouble that
Retreat and reconsider, because you don't truly want to face the consequences
And if you blamin' the music then watch me write the title track
If you accuse my music of influencing negative behavior, I will prove you wrong by creating a positive and impactful song
And rep whatever you reppin' and put your fuckin' hands up
Support and represent your own beliefs or affiliations, while showing enthusiasm and involvement
Yeah, Endalay, Endalay
Expressing excitement and urging others to move quickly
Arriba, Arriba, motherfucker
Hurry up and get moving, with a sense of urgency
Come on, Endalay, move from around these parts
Leave this area immediately, as you are not welcome here
Huh, Arriba, Arriba motherfucker
Expressing urgency and demanding swift action
Endalay, Endalay, Endalay
Continuing to urge rapid movement and action
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN, TREVOR SMITH
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