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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Island Spice
Swizz Beatz Lyrics
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Cho. we came here to rock the spot tonight alright and u can smoke ur smoke or drink ur drink cuz bitch it's alright(alright)2x
Verse:1 throught the door i know the night is gonna be wild step in uh huh bartender see me they smile i'm like their bestfreind me and some wild dressed thugs like to see me but sippin thugs wut they love single bottle people and they came in from the beginning start me off soft bacardi lime a twist of lemon never fails situation hectic when we slide out thats my shit thats all you hearing people cry out.
The song "Island Spice" by Swizz Beatz is an energetic party anthem. The opening lyrics make it apparent that the purpose of the night is to have fun and let loose. The singer of the song confidently walks into a party, acknowledging that it's going to be a wild night. The bartender recognizes the singer and greets them with a smile, suggesting that the singer is a regular party-goer, and everyone enjoys their presence. The singer is compared to a best friend, highlighting their likable and friendly nature.
The song paints an image of a party where people are drinking and having a good time. The mention of "sippin thugs" and "single bottle people" suggests that people of different backgrounds and personalities have come together to let loose. The chorus emphasizes the message that the night is all about having a good time - people can smoke or drink whatever they want, and it's alright.
The song's lyrics perfectly capture the carefree nature of a party. It's all about having fun, enjoying the moment, and being unapologetically yourself. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody add to the overall vibe of the song, making it impossible not to dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah uh yeah
Starting the song with a lively tone and enthusiasm
Cho. we came here to rock the spot tonight alright and u can smoke ur smoke or drink ur drink cuz bitch it's alright(alright)2x
We are here to party and have fun, you can do whatever makes you happy
Verse:1 throught the door i know the night is gonna be wild step in uh huh bartender see me they smile i'm like their bestfreind
Entering the party through the door, knowing that the night will be crazy. Bartenders warmly greet me, treating me like their closest friend
me and some wild dressed thugs like to see me but sippin thugs wut they love single bottle people and they came in from the beginning
I am with some rough-looking guys who enjoy being around me. However, there are also some reserved people who like to drink alone and have been here since the beginning
start me off soft bacardi lime a twist of lemon never fails
I prefer to start my drink with Bacardi, a gentle blend of lime and a twist of lemon which never disappoints
situation hectic when we slide out
Things get crazy when we leave the party
thats my shit thats all you hearing people cry out.
People can't stop talking about me when they hear my music
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.