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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Good Times
Swizz Beatz Lyrics
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I get high, I get high, I get high, I get high
I get high on your memory, high on your memory
HIGH on your memory"
"I get high - high - high - high" (Every day)
"I get high - high - high - high" (Every night)
"I get high - high - high - high" (All the time)
Everyday I need an ounce and a half
S.P.; the only flower that you know, with a bounce and a half
Listen kid, I need a mountain of cash
So I could roll up, hop in the whip and like, bounce to the ave
I get high cause I'm in the hood, the guns is around
It take a blunt, just to ease the pain that humbled me now (whew)
And I'd rather roll somethin' up; cause if I'm sober dog
I just might flip, grab my guns and hold somethin' up
I get high as a kite; I'm in the zone all alone
Motherfucker case I'm dyin' tonight (it happen tonight)
So I roll 'em up, back to back, fat as I could (uh-huh)
You got beef with Styles P, I come to splatter the hood
"I get high, I get high, I get high, I get high
I get high, I get high, I get high, I get high
I get high on your memory, high on your memory
HIGH on your memory"
"I get high - high - high - high" (Every day)
"I get high - high - high - high" (Every night)
"I get high - high - high - high" (All the time)
"High-igh"
Aiyyo I smoke like a chim-in-ney
Matter fact I, smoke like a gun, when a killer see his enemy
I smoke like Bob Marley did; add to that
That I smoke like the hippies did, back in the 70's
Spit with the finishin' touch - get this, that
I'ma finish you before I finish the dutch
I get high like the birds and the planes
I get high when, bullets hit faces after words exchanged
I get a rush, off the blood on the walls, you understand?
Like the, M-5 pedal, when it's touchin' the floor
I get high cause fuck it, what's better to do?
And I'mma never give a fuck (that's right) cause I'm better than you
"I get high, I get high, I get high, I get high
I get high, I get high, I get high, I get high
I get high on your memory, high on your memory
HIGH on your memory"
"I get high - high - high - high" (Every day)
"I get high - high - high - high" (Every night)
"I get high - high - high - high" (All the time)
"High-igh"
I'mma smoke 'til my lungs collapse; I'm from a era where
Niggas cause terror over guns and crack
Where a dollar bill is powerful; I smoke weed cause
Time seem precious, and I, know what a hour do (I know dat)
High for a livin', gots ta, ride for a livin'
With my, real gangsta niggas that'll die for a livin' (die my niggas)
Shit I get as high as I could; cause if you see things
Like I see things, that I'mma die in the hood (right here)
Motherfucker understand it's full service to you
I don't smoke the weed if it ain't purple or blue
And you could name any rapper, if you want he could die (anybody)
This is S.P., dump it in you bitch, I get high
"I get high - high - high - high" (Every day)
"I get high - high - high - high" (Every night)
"I get HIGH on your memory, HIGH on your memory" (All the time)
"HIGH on your memory" (Every day)
"I get high - high - high - high" (I am the Ghost)
"I get high - high - high - high" (Float with me)
"I get HIGH on your memory, HIGH on your memory
I get HIGH on your memory" (I get high like birds to planes)
"I get HIGH on your memory, HIGH on your memory"
I get HIGH on your memory" (I get high like, smokin' dubs to the head)
"I get high - high - high - high"
"High-igh"
The song "Good Times" by Swizz Beatz featuring Styles P is a track that delves into the artists' love for smoking weed. The chorus, "I get high, I get high, I get high, I get high; I get high on your memory," repeats throughout the track and sets the tone for the song. The artists share their thoughts on why they smoke weed and how it helps them in their daily lives.
Styles P explains how he smokes weed to ease the pain he feels from the struggles of living in the hood. He talks about needing to smoke to get through the day and how it helps him deal with the guns and violence that surround him. He even mentions that he might flip and hold someone up if he doesn't smoke.
Swizz Beatz raps about how he smokes like a chimney and how he is always high, day and night. He talks about the hippie culture and how he gets a rush from seeing the blood on the walls, implying that he is violent and perhaps even psychotic.
Overall, "Good Times" is a dark song that reveals the artists' gritty experiences and how smoking weed is an escape for them. It delves into the effects of poverty, violence, and drugs on people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I get high, I get high, I get high, I get high
Every day, every night, all the time, high on the memory
Everyday I need an ounce and a half
I require a specific amount of marijuana
S.P.; the only flower that you know, with a bounce and a half
I prefer a specific type of marijuana with a high THC content
Listen kid, I need a mountain of cash
I require a lot of money to fund my lifestyle
So I could roll up, hop in the whip and like, bounce to the ave
I need money to purchase marijuana, drive around, and hang out in the neighborhood
I get high cause I'm in the hood, the guns is around
I smoke marijuana because I am in a dangerous environment and need something to relax me
It take a blunt, just to ease the pain that humbled me now (whew)
I use marijuana to help cope with difficult situations
And I'd rather roll somethin' up; cause if I'm sober dog
I prefer to smoke marijuana rather than be sober because it helps me feel better
I just might flip, grab my guns and hold somethin' up
If I am sober, I might react violently to my surroundings
I get high as a kite; I'm in the zone all alone
Marijuana helps me feel good and helps me focus
Motherfucker case I'm dyin' tonight (it happen tonight)
I smoke marijuana because I might die in this dangerous environment
So I roll 'em up, back to back, fat as I could (uh-huh)
I smoke a lot of marijuana to stay high for longer periods of time
You got beef with Styles P, I come to splatter the hood
I am willing to violently defend my neighborhood and my friends
Aiyyo I smoke like a chim-in-ney
I smoke a lot of marijuana
Matter fact I, smoke like a gun, when a killer see his enemy
I smoke marijuana like I am armed and on high alert
I smoke like Bob Marley did; add to that
I smoke marijuana like Bob Marley did
That I smoke like the hippies did, back in the 70's
I smoke marijuana like the hippie counterculture did in the 70's
Spit with the finishin' touch - get this, that
I am meticulous with my craft and am an expert in smoking marijuana
I'ma finish you before I finish the dutch
I will finish smoking and destroy you before I finish smoking a joint
I get high like the birds and the planes
I smoke marijuana to feel higher than high
I get high when, bullets hit faces after words exchanged
I smoke marijuana to deal with violent situations
I get a rush, off the blood on the walls, you understand?
Violence and danger excite me
Like the, M-5 pedal, when it's touchin' the floor
I am as amped up as a powerful sports car
I get high cause fuck it, what's better to do?
I smoke marijuana because it is a better way to spend my time than other things
And I'mma never give a fuck (that's right) cause I'm better than you
I have a high sense of self-esteem and do not care about others' opinions of me
I'mma smoke 'til my lungs collapse; I'm from a era where
I will keep smoking marijuana until it has negative effects on my health
Niggas cause terror over guns and crack
My environment is dangerous because of drug use and violent behavior
Where a dollar bill is powerful; I smoke weed cause
Money is important and marijuana helps me relax
Time seem precious, and I, know what a hour do (I know dat)
I value my time and understand how quickly it can pass
High for a livin', gots ta, ride for a livin'
Marijuana is a big part of my lifestyle and I will do anything to protect it
With my, real gangsta niggas that'll die for a livin' (die my niggas)
I am a part of a gang that is willing to go to great lengths to protect our drug business
Shit I get as high as I could; cause if you see things
I smoke marijuana to feel as high as possible and detach from the world
Like I see things, that I'mma die in the hood (right here)
I live life in a dangerous environment where I may be killed at any moment
Motherfucker understand it's full service to you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to protect my drug business
I don't smoke the weed if it ain't purple or blue
I only smoke the highest quality marijuana
And you could name any rapper, if you want he could die (anybody)
I am willing to commit violence against anyone, even famous people
This is S.P., dump it in you bitch, I get high
This is S.P. talking about smoking marijuana
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Qaadir Atkinson, Laron James
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