The LOX is a rap group from Yonkers, NY, founded in 1994 by Jadakiss, Style… Read Full Bio ↴The LOX is a rap group from Yonkers, NY, founded in 1994 by Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch. Discovered by Mary J. Blige, they are signed to Diddy's record label Bad Boy Records and have released two albums on the label, 1998's Money, Power & Respect and 2000's We Are The Streets. In 2001 they changed their name to D-Block and Team Arliss, T. Waters and J-Hood joined the group, but J has since left. They have plans to release their third studio album, New L.O.X. Order sometime in 2009 or 2010.

They ended up leaving Bad Boy over financial disputes with record boss P. Diddy and were snapped up by the DMX-led Ruff Ryders. At that time they released We Are The Streets with the stand-out singles "Wild Out" and "Ryde or Die, Bitch". They expanded their group with the inclusion of new member, Jae Hood, and are now known as D-Block.

For a time, Diddy owned their publishing. They reinstated their beef with him even after performing together at Jay-Z's I Declare War concert; recently, however, Jadakiss and Styles P. appeared on popular NY radio station Hot 97.1 to plead for their publishing rights, a request which was granted.

As individual artists, each member of D-Block has released at least one album. Jadakiss released Kiss The Game Goodbye and Kiss of Death, Sheek Louch, Walk Witt Me and After Taxes, and Styles P., A Gangster and a Gentleman and Time Is Money. Jadakiss, one of the self proclaimed "top five dead or alive", has been the most commercially successful with singles "Knock Yourself Out", "We Gonna Make It", "Put Ya Hands Up", and "Why?"; Styles P. has released "Good Times (I Get High)", "Can you Believe It" featuring Akon, and "My Life" and Sheek Louch "Mighty D-Block (2 Guns Up)" and "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye".

In 2002-2003, Jadakiss and later the rest of The Lox were embroiled in a beef with Roc-a-Fella Records artist Beanie Sigel and the label head, Jay-Z. Today all parties have made peace.

Currently, they have dramatically increased their exposure and popularity and are frequently featured on mixtapes. They are now beefing with G-Unit after 50 Cent dissed Jadakiss for appearing on 50's nemesis, Ja Rule, single, "New York". The feud has grown to encompass both groups. Jadakiss responded to 50's "Piggy Bank" with "Checkmate". 50 came back with "I Run New York" and a video for "Piggybank", which dissed Jadakiss, Nas, Kelis, Fat Joe, *The Game (rapper). Styles and Jada released "Problem Child" directly aimed at 50 Cent. "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye" was released by Sheek Louch and featured Fabolous, Beanie Sigel, The Game and Jadakiss. Lloyd Banks has announced on his upcoming album "Rotton Apple" there will be a diss track aimed at Fat Joe and D-Block named "Death Wish". More recently, D Block went all out on G Unit with the song "Shots Fired," a song whose chorus recommends murdering 50 Cent and G Unit.

All I Need
The Lox Lyrics

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Uh, uh-huh, yeah
Uh, uh-huh, yeah (it's all about the Benjamins baby)
Uh, uh-huh, yeah (it's all about the Benjamins baby) (Goodfellas, uh)

Now, what y'all wanna do?
Wanna be ballers? Shot-callers? Brawlers?
Who be dippin' in the Benz with the spoilers
On the low from the Jake in the Taurus

Tryin' to get my hands on some Grants like Horace
Yeah livin' the raw deal, three course meals spaghetti, fettuccine, and veal
But still, everything's real in the field
And what you can't have now, leave in your will
But don't knock me for tryin' to bury
Seven zeros, over in Rio Dijanery
Ain't nobody's hero, but I wanna be heard
On your Hot 9-7 everyday, that's my word
Swimmin' in women wit' they own condominiums
Five plus Fives, who drive Millineums
It's all about the Benjamins, what?
I get a fifty pound bag of Euk for the mutts
Five carats on my hands wit the cuts
In something European chromed out with a clutch, what (I wanna hold figures, fuck being a broke nigga)

Drinkin' malt liquor, drivin' a broke Viga
I'm with Mo' sippers, watched by gold diggers
Rocking Girbaud denims with gold zippers
Lost your touch, we kept ours, poppin' Cristals
Freakin' the three-quarter reptiles
Enormous cream, forest green Benz jeep
For my team so while you sleep I'ma scheme
We see through, that's why nobody never gon' believe you
You should do what we do, stack chips like Hebrews
Don't let the melody intrigue you, 'cause I leave you
I'm only here for that green paper with the eagle

I'm strictly tryin' to cop those colossal-sized Picasso's
And have papi flip coke outside Delgado's
Tienda, with cash flowin' like Sosa
And a Latin chick transportin' in the chocha
Stampedin' over, pop Mo's, never sober
Flexin' Range Rovers dealin' weight by Minnesota
Avoidin' narcs with camcorders and Chevy Novas
Stash in the building with this chick named Willona
From Daytona, when I was young I wanted to bone her
But now I only hit chicks who win beauty pageants
Trickin' and takin' me skiin' at the Aspens, uh
Gangsta mental, stay poppin' Cristal
Pack a black pistol in the Ac' coupe that's dark brown
Pinkie ringin', gondolas with the man singin'
Italian music down the river with your chick clingin'
To my bizzalls, player, you mad false
Actin' hard when you as pussy as RuPaul's

Come on, come on
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)

Now, what y'all wanna do? (it's all about the Benjamins, baby)
Wanna be ballers, shot-callers (it's all about the Benjamins, baby)
Brawlers, who be dippin' in the Benz with the spoilers (it's all about the Benjamins, baby)
On the low from the Jake in the Taurus (uh, uh, what the blood clot?)

Wanna bumble with the Bee, huh?
Bzzz, throw a hex on the whole family
Dressed in all black like The Omen
Have your friends singin', "this is for my homie"
And you know me from makin' niggas so sick
Floss in my Six, with the 'Lex on the wrist
If it's murder, you know she wrote it
German Ruger for yo' ass, bitch, deepthroat it
Know you wanna feel the womb 'cause it's platinum-coated
Take your pick, got a firearm you shoulda toted, suck a dick
All that bullshit you kick, player-hatin' from the sidelines
Get your own shit, why you ridin' mine?
I'm a Goodfella kinda lady
Stash 380's in Mercedes, Puffy, hold me down, baby!
Only female in my crew and I kick shit like a nigga do
Pull the trigger too, fuck you (uh, uh, uh)

I been had skills, Cristal spill
Hide bills in Brazil, about a mill', the ice grill
Make it hard to figure me, liquor be kickin' me
In my asshole, undercover, Donnie Brasco
Left my East Coast girl the Bentley to twirl (uh-huh)
My West Coast shorty push the chrome 740
Rockin' Redman and Naughty, oh, where my kitty cat?
Half a brick of yay in the bra where her titties at
And I'm livin' that for life, we push weight
Fuck the state pen, fuck hoes at Penn State
Listen close, it's Francis, the Praying Mantis
Attack with the MAC, my left hand spit
Right hand grip on the whip for the smooth getaway
Player haters, get away or my lead will spray
Squeeze off 'til I'm empty, don't tempt me
Only to Hell I send thee, all about the Benjis, what

It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)

It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
It's all about the Benjamins, baby (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The Lox's song "All I Need" is an anthem celebrating the pursuit of wealth and luxury. The lyrics focus on the pursuit of money and material possessions, with the titular "Benjamins" (referring to $100 bills, featuring the image of founding father Benjamin Franklin) representing the ultimate goal. The song glorifies the lifestyle of the wealthy, with the singers name-dropping luxury brands, exotic locales, high-end cars, and beautiful women. The message is that the drive for financial success can overcome all obstacles, from the police ("the Jake") to personal trials, and that nothing is more important than stacking up wealth and living the high life. The lyrics are delivered in a confident, aggressive tone, with occasional braggadocio (such as the boast that the singer only has sex with women who win beauty pageants).

Beyond its lyrics, "All I Need" is notable for its production, which features a prominent sample of David Porter's "I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over" and includes energetic beats, heavy bass, and tinkling piano keys. The music creates an atmosphere of excess and celebration, emphasizing the rush of living the high life and reveling in material gain. The song features The Lox members Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch trading verses, with each delivering powerful rhymes and catchy hooks.

Overall, "All I Need" is a celebration of the pursuit and attainment of wealth, with the singers reveling in their success and the lavish trappings of their lifestyle. The song emphasizes the importance of material gain in the pursuit of happiness, and suggests that the desire for financial success can overcome all obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

Now, what y'all wanna do?
What are your aspirations and desires?

Wanna be ballers? Shot-callers? Brawlers?
Do you want to be successful, influential, or strong individuals?

Who be dippin' in the Benz with the spoilers
Who drives around in expensive cars with flashy enhancements?

On the low from the Jake in the Taurus
Avoiding the police and staying unnoticed while driving an inconspicuous vehicle

Tryin' to get my hands on some Grants like Horace
Attempting to acquire large sums of money like the basketball player Horace Grant

Yeah livin' the raw deal, three course meals spaghetti, fettuccine, and veal
Living a tough life with limited options, despite indulging in luxurious meals

But still, everything's real in the field
Despite the difficulties, everything is authentic and genuine

And what you can't have now, leave in your will
If you can't obtain something currently, pass it down as an inheritance for the future

But don't knock me for tryin' to bury
Don't criticize or judge me for attempting to accumulate wealth

Seven zeros, over in Rio Dijanery
Possessing a substantial amount of money (seven figures) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ain't nobody's hero, but I wanna be heard
I may not be a hero to anyone, but I have a desire to be recognized and listened to

Swimmin' in women wit' they own condominiums
Engaging in relationships with independent women who own their own properties

Five plus Fives, who drive Millineums
Being attracted to beautiful women with desirable qualities, who also drive luxury cars like the Lincoln Millennium

It's all about the Benjamins, what?
It's all about making money and accumulating wealth

I get a fifty pound bag of Euk for the mutts
I purchase a large quantity of Euk brand dog food for my dogs

Five carats on my hands wit the cuts
Having five carats of diamonds on my hands with exquisite cuts

In something European chromed out with a clutch, what
Driving a European car with chrome accents and a manual transmission

Drinkin' malt liquor, drivin' a broke Viga
Consuming malt liquor while driving a worn-out Viga car

I'm with Mo' sippers, watched by gold diggers
I am accompanied by individuals who enjoy drinking Moët & Chandon champagne, while being observed by individuals seeking financial gain

Rocking Girbaud denims with gold zippers
Wearing Girbaud denim pants with gold zippers as a stylish fashion choice

Lost your touch, we kept ours, poppin' Cristals
You may have lost your talent or influence, but we have maintained ours and continue to celebrate with Cristal champagne

Freakin' the three-quarter reptiles
Wearing high-end designer shoes, specifically three-quarter length reptile skin boots

Enormous cream, forest green Benz jeep
Having a large amount of money and driving a forest green Jeep with luxury features

For my team so while you sleep I'ma scheme
I am constantly coming up with plans and strategies to benefit my team while you are unaware and asleep

We see through, that's why nobody never gon' believe you
We are perceptive and can see the truth, which is why nobody will ever believe your lies

You should do what we do, stack chips like Hebrews
You should follow our example and accumulate a large amount of money like Jewish people

Don't let the melody intrigue you, 'cause I leave you
Don't be lured by the catchy melody, because I will ultimately disappoint or harm you

I'm only here for that green paper with the eagle
I am solely focused on acquiring money, specifically US dollar bills with the eagle symbol

I'm strictly tryin' to cop those colossal-sized Picasso's
I am determined to purchase large, valuable artworks by the artist Picasso

And have papi flip coke outside Delgado's
And have a drug dealer sell cocaine outside a place called Delgado's, potentially a reference to a location or business

Tienda, with cash flowin' like Sosa
Running a store or business where money flows in abundantly, likened to the former baseball player Sammy Sosa's success

And a Latin chick transportin' in the chocha
And having a Latina woman transport drugs in a hidden compartment of her body

Stampedin' over, pop Mo's, never sober
Moving quickly and aggressively, consuming Moët & Chandon champagne, and always being under the influence of alcohol

Flexin' Range Rovers dealin' weight by Minnesota
Showing off luxurious Range Rover cars while engaging in drug trafficking in the state of Minnesota

Avoidin' narcs with camcorders and Chevy Novas
Escaping from undercover law enforcement officers equipped with video cameras and driving inconspicuous Chevrolet Novas

Stash in the building with this chick named Willona
Hiding drugs or money inside a building with the help of a woman named Willona

From Daytona, when I was young I wanted to bone her
Referring to a past desire to have sex with a woman named Willona from Daytona, a city in Florida

But now I only hit chicks who win beauty pageants
However, now I only engage in sexual relationships with women who have won beauty pageants

Trickin' and takin' me skiin' at the Aspens, uh
Engaging in mutually beneficial relationships where women shower me with gifts and take me on luxurious ski trips to Aspen

Gangsta mental, stay poppin' Cristal
Having a gangster mindset and regularly drinking Cristal champagne

Pack a black pistol in the Ac' coupe that's dark brown
Carrying a black handgun in the dark brown Acura coupe that I own

Pinkie ringin', gondolas with the man singin'
Wearing a pinkie ring and riding in gondolas (Venetian boats) while a man sings

Italian music down the river with your chick clingin'
Listening to Italian music while cruising down a river with your girlfriend clinging to you

To my bizzalls, player, you mad false
To my friends, player, you are greatly mistaken or dishonest

Actin' hard when you as pussy as RuPaul's
Putting on a tough or masculine facade when you are actually as weak as the drag queen RuPaul

Wanna bumble with the Bee, huh?
Do you want to confront or challenge me?

Bzzz, throw a hex on the whole family
Buzz, I will cast a curse or spell on your entire family

Dressed in all black like The Omen
Wearing all black clothing, reminiscent of the horror film 'The Omen'

Have your friends singin', 'this is for my homie'
Causing your friends to mourn and dedicate a song to you

And you know me from makin' niggas so sick
And you are aware of my ability to make others feel envious or inferior

Floss in my Six, with the 'Lex on the wrist
Showing off in my BMW 6 Series car, with a Rolex watch on my wrist

If it's murder, you know she wrote it
If a crime is committed, you know that she is responsible for it

German Ruger for yo' ass, bitch, deepthroat it
I possess a German-made Ruger handgun and challenge you to submit to it in a derogatory manner

Know you wanna feel the womb 'cause it's platinum-coated
I am aware that you desire to have a sexual encounter with me because of my wealth and luxurious lifestyle

Take your pick, got a firearm you shoulda toted, suck a dick
Choose your weapon wisely, as I have a firearm that you should have carried, and insultingly, perform fellatio

All that bullshit you kick, player-hatin' from the sidelines
All the false or deceitful claims that you make, criticizing others while not actively participating

Get your own shit, why you ridin' mine?
Acquire your own belongings and stop trying to benefit from what I have

I'm a Goodfella kinda lady
I am a woman who resembles the characters from the movie 'Goodfellas', associated with organized crime

Stash 380's in Mercedes, Puffy, hold me down, baby!
Conceal small handguns in Mercedes cars, and Puffy (Sean Combs) provides support and loyalty, figuratively holding me down

Only female in my crew and I kick shit like a nigga do
Being the only woman in my group, but displaying the same behavior and attitude as men

Pull the trigger too, fuck you
I am not afraid to use violence when necessary, and I have no regard for you

I been had skills, Cristal spill
I have possessed skills for a long time, and I have wasted expensive champagne (Cristal) in the process

Hide bills in Brazil, about a mill', the ice grill
Conceal money in Brazil, totaling about a million dollars, and maintain a serious or intimidating facial expression

Make it hard to figure me, liquor be kickin' me
I am difficult to understand or decipher, and alcohol has a strong effect on me

In my asshole, undercover, Donnie Brasco
Concealing contraband or illicit items in my rectum, similar to an undercover law enforcement officer named Donnie Brasco

Left my East Coast girl the Bentley to twirl
Gave my girlfriend from the East Coast a Bentley car to enjoy

My West Coast shorty push the chrome 740
My girlfriend from the West Coast drives a BMW 740 with chrome accents

Rockin' Redman and Naughty, oh, where my kitty cat?
Listening to music by Redman and Naughty by Nature, and asking where my female companion is

Half a brick of yay in the bra where her titties at
Concealing a large amount of cocaine inside her bra, where her breasts are

And I'm livin' that for life, we push weight
And I am committed to this lifestyle forever, as we are involved in drug trafficking

Fuck the state pen, fuck hoes at Penn State
Disregard the prison system, and engage in sexual activities with women affiliated with Pennsylvania State University

Listen close, it's Francis, the Praying Mantis
Pay attention, as I am Francis, comparable to a praying mantis known for its predatory nature

Attack with the MAC, my left hand spit
Aiming and shooting with a MAC-10 firearm, as my left hand rapidly fires bullets

Right hand grip on the whip for the smooth getaway
My right hand tightly holding the steering wheel to ensure a quick and successful escape

Player haters, get away or my lead will spray
Those who envy or dislike me, stay away or face the consequence of bullets being fired

Squeeze off 'til I'm empty, don't tempt me
Continuously firing shots until I've expended all my ammunition, so don't provoke or challenge me

Only to Hell I send thee, all about the Benjis, what
I only send you to Hell, and my actions are all focused on accumulating wealth and money

It's all about the Benjamins, baby (uh-huh, yeah)
The main focus and priority is acquiring large amounts of money

Now, what y'all wanna do? (it's all about the Benjamins, baby)
Now, what do you all desire to achieve? (it's all about the Benjamins, baby)

Wanna be ballers, shot-callers (it's all about the Benjamins, baby)
Do you want to be successful and influential individuals? (it's all about the Benjamins, baby)

Brawlers, who be dippin' in the Benz with the spoilers (it's all about the Benjamins, baby)
Strong individuals, who drive around in expensive cars with noticeable enhancements (it's all about the Benjamins, baby)

On the low from the Jake in the Taurus (uh, uh, what the blood clot?)
Staying discreet and avoiding law enforcement officers in an inconspicuous vehicle (uh, uh, what's the problem?)

Wanna bumble with the Bee, huh?
Do you want to engage in a confrontation with me?

Bzzz, throw a hex on the whole family
Buzz, I will cast a curse or spell on your entire family

Dressed in all black like The Omen
Wearing all black clothing, resembling the horror film 'The Omen'

Have your friends singin', 'this is for my homie'
Cause your friends to mourn and dedicate a song to you

And you know me from makin' niggas so sick
And you are aware of my ability to make others feel envious or inferior

Floss in my Six, with the 'Lex on the wrist
Show off in my BMW 6 Series car, with a Rolex watch on my wrist