Will Smith was born and raised in West Philadelphia. He spent most of his days in a playground, training basketball and relaxing all cool. Career-wise, he started as the vocalist of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, with his childhood friend Jeffrey "DJ Jazzy Jeff" Townes as turntablist and producer. The duo was known for performing humorous, radio-friendly songs, most notably "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime." They gained critical acclaim for winning the first ever Grammy in the Rap category (1988).
Smith was a charismatic and energetic performer but he was nearing bankruptcy when in 1990, the NBC television network signed him to a contract and built a sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, around him. The show was successful and helped revitalize his career
Although he made a notable dramatic film debut in Six Degrees of Separation (in which he played totally against type as a gay con man) while still appearing in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith's film career took off with his role in Bad Boys (1995) along with co-star Martin Lawrence.
After The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ended in 1996, Smith began a successful solo music career while simultaneously starring in a series of films. The first two films were hugely successful summer blockbusters: Independence Day (1996), in which he played a fearless and confident fighter pilot, and Men in Black (1997), where he played the comic and confident Agent J against Tommy Lee Jones's deadpan Agent K. Smith's acting in Men in Black won critical praise. The two films established Smith's commercial reputation as a bankable star whose appeal across age, race, and gender lines could "open" a film at the box office. Because his movies usually open during the July 4th weekend, many people have come to call a July 4th weekend in which Will Smith stars in a movie "Big Willie Weekend."
Lead roles in Enemy of the State, Wild Wild West, Ali, Men in Black II Bad Boys II and "I, Robot" then followed. He also starred in 2005's Hitch. (Like Smith, Hitch co-star Kevin James starred in a sitcom named for royalty, The King of Queens.) His 2006 role is that of Chris Gardner in the "inspired by a true story", "The Pursuit of Happyness" was nominated for, "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" an Oscar in 2007. Smith's son Jaden also stars in the movie.(Jaden Smith as of 2010 lately played the lead role of Dre Parker in the 2010 remake of "The Karate Kid".) Will Smith's latest acting role was "Seven Pounds" in 2008 where he played Ben Thomas an IRS agent. Since then he's been producing movies that include, "The Karate Kid"(2010), "The Human Contract"(2009), and "Lakeview Terrace"(2008)
Smith was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the boxer Muhammad Ali in Ali.
Smith also released a string of hit singles, often associated with his most recent film, throughout the late 1990s. The most notable of these were his #1 hit theme song "Men in Black," the #1 hit "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" (which made jiggy a catchphrase for a while in 1998), and "Just the Two of Us," an affecting message to his young son. His first two solo albums went platinum, but his third, on Columbia Records, was a sales disappointment compared to his past efforts, and after a quick Greatest Hits release that was almost not advertised at all, he was dropped by the label. He signed a recording contract with Interscope Records and released the successful Lost and Found in 2005. The album was propelled solely on the smash hit single, "Switch," which appealed to the mainstream media ala "Summertime." The single stayed atop the charts for months and returned Smith to the forefront of Hip Hop.
Also, on February 6, 2005 he appeared in the Super Bowl XXX.
On July 2, 2005, Smith served as host for the Live 8 concert in his native Philadelphia before an enormous crowd, and later performed a set with DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Smith married actress Sharee Zampino in 1992. They had a son, Willard Christopher III, also known as "Trey", but divorced in 1995. Smith married actress Jada Pinkett in 1997. Together they have two children: Jaden Christopher Syre (born 1998) and Willow Camille Reign (born 2000). Along with his brother, Harry Smith, he owns Treyball Development Inc., a Beverly Hills-based company named after his first son. He has been consistently listed in Fortune Magazine's "Richest 40" list of the forty wealthiest Americans under the age of 40.
Will Smith has been criticized for his lip service to his home town of Philadelphia, PA. Several of his songs talk about parts of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. While he has spoken over the years about how much he loves the city and how much he wants to give back, none of his proposed ventures in the city of Philadelphia have ever been developed. He has proposed opening a restaurant, several upscale bars, and a community center in Philadelphia which have never seen development.
Da Butta
Will Smith Lyrics
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Uh, uh, uh
What?
Whoo! Ha-ha
Yeah mic check
Mic, mic, mic, mic, mic, mic, mic, mic
Alright now let's go yo
Here come the butter baby
(I bring it smooth and hot)
Here come the butter baby
(Bringing it smooth and hot)
Here come the butter baby
(I bring it smooth and hot)
What? What? What? What?
(Will Smith)
Here come the butter baby
Bringing it smooth and hot
Got the staff from K-B
Singing this groove a lot
So I got my spiral notebook
Drink and pen
And then abracadabra y'all, done it again
Married but I flirt a little
Siking the ladies
In the videos I be bringing it like Mike in the 80s
Level of success based on my level of risk
You've been yelling for the lyricist
Then reveling this
Old school hip-hop a beat and a rhyme
Some chapters and some verses, you seek and you find
Look no further here I go, Big Will, Johnny Inferno
Flame by hip-hop burns eternal
All aboard on my train to fame
Rappers hoping that it'd rain
Trying to stop the game
But rain can't stop me
I got a coat in the crib
Hey look y'all yellow bricks quit beefin' at the whiz, what?
(Lil' Kim)(Will)
Here come the butter baby
(I bring it smooth and hot)
Here come the butter baby
(Uh, bringing it smooth and hot)
Here come the butter baby
(I bring it smooth and hot)
What? What? What? What?
(Lil' Kim y'all what?)
(Lil' Kim)
Lil' Kim, Big Will give a damn how y'all feel
Hate, but on the real, Big Will is seven mill
If I wasn't on top I'd have a lot less ends
I'd most likely have a lot less friends
You know what I learned, let them keep talking
Uh-huh, pull up in an Azure and watch them keep walking
(Will Smith)
Kim haters be making me wanna flip and react
(Kim)
No-no-no, chill Will and let me do that (alright)
Huh, I gotta eat can't get with broke cats
You know the queen like to be where the money at
I'm the mother, y'all like adopted in this
Call us Mr. and Mrs. Papadapolis
When will y'all learn?
Y'all just interns
You gon' get what you earn, just wait your turn
I rock telephones with the TV screens
So I can have real phone sex
Know what I mean?
(Lil' Kim)(Will)
Here come the butter baby
(I bring it smooth and hot)
Here come the butter baby
(Bringing it smooth and hot)
Here come the butter baby
(Yo I bring it smooth and hot)
What? What? What? What?
(Will Smith)
It's the fun king, I've been doing one thing
Running things for years, give me one swing
And it's out of here, crack!
Over the fence ladies and gents
Keeping rappers impressed but depressed by my current events
(Kim)
Yes Lord!
(Will)
Big Will swinging the best sword
What'cha flexing for, don't be testing me boy
Messing with me boy, you're stepping on the root of a daisy
I have you're girl saying
(Kim)
Will why you do that to my baby?
Yo Will, what they looking stupid in the face for?
What? I can't have rocks the size of a baseball
Trust me when I cop I make sure mine cut glass
Never spend my last, like a crack head for the blast
Y'all can kiss my ass acting like you know me
You ain't got a Rolley, take this one here you owe me
All in together now, wrists looking better now
Screw greyhound bound, I'm getting cheddar now
(Will)
Burrrr! When she step up in the scene!
Who! Ice gleam, y'all scream, 'Bow to the Queen!'
Ring on her finger mad phat
Leonardo DiCaprio saw it and caught a flashback
*mouth noise*
All you rappers wanna snap, Jazzy Jeff got my back
*mouth noise*
Lil' Kim bring it back, Lil' Kim press the rack
(Lil' Kim)
Yeah I'm short and sexy, my love's divine
My name is QB and I blow your mind with the
*mouth noise*
When I step up in the spot, body lookin' hot
All the music just stop
The song "Da Butta" is a collaboration between Will Smith and Lil Kim, from Will's fourth studio album "Willennium" released in 1999. The song is a rhythmic rap with a disco beat and an aggressive mood. Will Smith opens the song addressing the audience with quick mic checks before Lil Kim introduces the title of the song, "Here come the butter baby / Bringing it smooth and hot." The lyrics later reveal that the word 'butter' may be a reference to the two rappers' smooth and confident flow in their rhymes, as they describe their achievements in the music industry, their fame, and their luxurious lifestyle. Will Smith raps about his success and references Michael Jackson's dance moves in his music videos, as well as his love for risk-taking in his work as a lyricist. Lil Kim's verse in the song is an anthem of confidence and power, with a focus on the riches and fame she has achieved through her music. She also references her infamous feud with fellow rapper Foxy Brown, with the line "When will y'all learn? / Y'all just interns."
"Da Butta" was produced by Trackmasters, and it features a sample of the song "Little Miss Lover" by Jimi Hendrix, which gives the track a vintage and funky sound. One of the interesting facts about the song is that it was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2000 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, but it lost to "You Got Me" by The Roots. Another notable fact is that the music video for "Da Butta" was directed by Hype Williams, who is known for his cinematic and visually stunning music videos for artists such as Beyonce, Kanye West, and Jay-Z. The video features Will and Lil Kim in different locations, including a psychedelic room and a futuristic space station, with numerous dancers and special effects.
The chords for "Da Butta" are not available online as it is a rap song that doesn't feature any specific musical instrument or melody. However, the song has a distinct disco beat and funk sound, which is achieved through the use of a drum machine and sampling of older songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come the butter baby
I am here with a smooth and hot flow
Bringing it smooth and hot
My style is smooth and hot
Got the staff from K-B
I have support from K-B's team
Singing this groove a lot
We are enjoying this groove a lot and singing along
So I got my spiral notebook
I am always prepared with my spiral notebook
Drink and pen
I have a drink and a pen to write lyrics
And then abracadabra y'all, done it again
As if by magic, I have created another hit
Married but I flirt a little
Although married, I still flirt with women
Siking the ladies
I am trying to attract the attention of the ladies
In the videos I be bringing it like Mike in the 80s
In my music videos, I am as impactful as Mike was in the 80s
Level of success based on my level of risk
I measure my level of success based on how much risk I take
You've been yelling for the lyricist
Fans have been requesting for good lyricists
Then reveling this
I am delivering this to fulfill their requests
Old school hip-hop a beat and a rhyme
My style is old school hip-hop with a beat and a rhyme
Some chapters and some verses, you seek and you find
My songs have some chapters and verses, and you can always find something in them
Look no further here I go, Big Will, Johnny Inferno
You do not have to search further; Big Will and Johnny Inferno are here
Flame by hip-hop burns eternal
My passion for hip-hop never fades away
All aboard on my train to fame
Join me on my journey to fame
Rappers hoping that it'd rain
Other rappers are hoping for their success to fall from the sky
Trying to stop the game
They are trying to stop me from succeeding
But rain can't stop me
Adversity cannot stop my progress
I got a coat in the crib
I have a coat at home
Hey look y'all yellow bricks quit beefin' at the whiz, what?
Stop bickering and focus on the main goal
Hate, but on the real, Big Will is seven mill
Despite the hate, I am successful with a net worth of seven million
If I wasn't on top I'd have a lot less ends
If I wasn't in a dominant position, I would have less money
I'd most likely have a lot less friends
I would also have fewer friends
You know what I learned, let them keep talking
I learned to not pay attention to the negative things people say
Uh-huh, pull up in an Azure and watch them keep walking
I arrive in a fancy car and see them walk away
Kim haters be making me wanna flip and react
I am annoyed by Kim's haters and I want to react negatively
No-no-no, chill Will and let me do that (alright)
Calm down, Will, and let me handle it
Huh, I gotta eat can't get with broke cats
I need money and cannot be friends with broke people
You know the queen like to be where the money at
I like to be where the money is
I'm the mother, y'all like adopted in this
I am the leader and you are like adopted children following me
Call us Mr. and Mrs. Papadapolis
Refer to us as Mr. and Mrs. Papadapolis
When will y'all learn?
When will you learn the truth?
Y'all just interns
You are just temporary workers
You gon' get what you earn, just wait your turn
You will get what you deserve, be patient
I rock telephones with the TV screens
I use a phone with a TV screen
So I can have real phone sex
So I can have actual phone sex
Know what I mean?
Do you understand me?
It's the fun king, I've been doing one thing
I am the king of fun and passionate about my work
Running things for years, give me one swing
I have been successful for many years with only one try
And it's out of here, crack!
I am successful and leaving everybody behind
Over the fence ladies and gents
I am trying to impress the audience with my success
Keeping rappers impressed but depressed by my current events
I am impressing other rappers with my success but making them feel depressed
Big Will swinging the best sword
I have the best skills and talent
What'cha flexing for, don't be testing me boy
Why are you pretending? Do not try to challenge me
Messing with me boy, you're stepping on the root of a daisy
If you mess with me, you are starting a fight you cannot win
I have you're girl saying
I am so successful that I am affecting other people's relationships
Will why you do that to my baby?
Why are you trying to steal my girl?
Yo Will, what they looking stupid in the face for?
Why are they looking silly?
What? I can't have rocks the size of a baseball
I can afford luxurious jewelry
Trust me when I cop I make sure mine cut glass
I only buy the best quality jewelry
Never spend my last, like a crack head for the blast
I always save money and do not spend it all at once
Y'all can kiss my ass acting like you know me
Stop pretending to know me and trying to befriend me
You ain't got a Rolley, take this one here you owe me
If you do not own a Rolex, take this one from me
All in together now, wrists looking better now
All of us are doing better financially and are wearing expensive watches
Screw greyhound bound, I'm getting cheddar now
I am no longer struggling, but now making more money
Burrrr! When she step up in the scene!
She is turning heads when she enters the room
Who! Ice gleam, y'all scream, 'Bow to the Queen!'
Her diamonds shine, and we all admire her
Ring on her finger mad phat
Her ring is large and expensive
Leonardo DiCaprio saw it and caught a flashback
Even Leonardo DiCaprio was impressed by her ring
All you rappers wanna snap, Jazzy Jeff got my back
Other rappers are trying to criticize me, but Jazzy Jeff supports me
Lil' Kim bring it back, Lil' Kim press the rack
Kim is bringing back her style and impressing everyone
Yeah I'm short and sexy, my love's divine
Kim is showing off her confidence and beauty
My name is QB and I blow your mind with the
My name is Queen B and I am blowing your mind with my style
When I step up in the spot, body lookin' hot
When I enter the room, everyone is impressed with my appearance
All the music just stop
Everyone stops and stares when I enter the room
Contributed by Lily C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.