Around the age of twelve, Buck started to rap, and began recording in a studio at fourteen. This was shortly followed by an opportunity to perform for Brian "Baby" Williams, co-founder of Cash Money Records. Williams was impressed and signed Buck, who then dropped out of high school to tour with the label for four years.
After several years on and off of Cash Money Records, Buck and fellow rapper Juvenile decided to leave the label for good and went to UTP Records. This deal later led to a meeting with New York rapper 50 Cent who later signed Buck to G-Unit Records.
50 Cent gave Young Buck a feature on his commercially successful debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' on the track "Blood Hound". After this, he appeared on G-Unit's debut album, Beg for Mercy, which certified 2x Platinum. Young Buck then released his debut album, Straight Outta Cashville, in 2004, with its follow-up, Buck the World being released in 2007.
On April 7, 2008 in an interview with Miss Jones on New York's Hot 97, 50 Cent stated that Young Buck was no longer a member of the group G-Unit but was still signed to G-Unit Records.
After Young Buck was dismissed from the group, he began to slander the name "G-Unit" in numerous different ways. He released numerous tracks attacking not only the group, but their associates and, more specifically, group leader 50 Cent. 50 Cent and G-Unit also responded with many tracks, including one particular instance in which 50 Cent released a phone call he had recorded with Young Buck, which featured the Tennessee native weeping and apologizing for numerous things. After this happened, Young Buck responded, stating the call was a fake, happened one year prior to its release, and claimed that only police record phone calls.
After a lengthy battle between Young Buck and his former G-Unit comrades, the feud seemed to settle down, with Young Buck stating that he owed one more album for G-Unit Records which would be released in 2009, then titled The Rehab. In other interviews, he's stated that he doesn't have a problem with 50 Cent or G-Unit anymore, but is currently doing his "own thing". He also stated that although he's still signed to G-Unit Records, he's trying to get out of the contract, and he's no longer signed to Interscope.
In 2006, Young Buck began preparation on creating a record label named "G-Unit South". After Interscope was not to be the distributing label, he could not use the "G-Unit" name, which is when he decided upon using the name "Cashville".
After numerous artists were signed, including Outlawz and C-Bo, a deal was secured with RED Distribution. In 2009, after he was dismissed from the G-Unit group, Young Buck began putting more effort into his label stating that even without a major label deal, he will still be relevant in the music industry.
New York City
Young Buck Lyrics
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Nas or DMX or Brooklyn's own Biggie
I'm A dirty south soldier I hope y'all here me cause...
(I'm so in love with new york city)
Never met Big L or Big Pun
We only got big dreams where a nigga come from
(I'm so in love with new york city)
Here we go again!
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord)
Here we go again!
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord)
(I'm so in love with new york city)
I'm back still got my mac and my switchblade
No love to them niggas actin bitch made
It's 08 all I'm thinkin 'bout is gettin paid
Big yachts mansions buyin real estate
When young bucks got gun premieres
So I'm invitin niggas to try some dumb shit
Now all these celebrity hoes wanna get me cause...
(I'm so in love with new york city)
The streets fuck with me I get in their blood
I give them reality rap an the shit for the club
You think Buck gon bankrupt kill yourself
The only thing we all have in common is death
The last one left like my nigga Bun-B
My son in the streets of the N.Y.C.
Even if I get caught and the fed's Come get me, yeeaah!
(I'm so in love with new york city)
Here we go again!
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord)
Here we go again!
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord)
(I'm so in love with new york city)
Gotta take what's mine (mine) make up for lost time (time)
My kind is designed for the grime (grime)
We all wanna shine (shine) loyalty is hard to find
You got love for your dog nigga show him a sign
Can't hold him in the [? ] if you wanna see him ball
Niggas build you up just to watch you fall
Now all of these celebrity hoes wanna get me cause...
(I'm so in love with new york city)
King of my own castle I'm a master
Stop an I'll fly right past ya
You know what I'm after
Until I get captured
When I'm in the casket like Ol' Dirty Bastard
Use to be a dream
Now it's me on the big screen
But my homie never saw sixteen
So if I see Pac when the lord come get me I'mma tell him that...
(I'm so in love with new york city)
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord)
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord)
(I'm so in love with new york city)
The song "New York City" by Young Buck is a tribute to the city that never sleeps. The first verse of the song is Young Buck acknowledging that he is not from New York and isn't part of the legendary rappers hailing from there like Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Nas, DMX, or Notorious B.I.G. Buck is from the southern part of the US and is a dirty south soldier. He hopes that his voice is heard in New York even though he is from a different part of the country.
In the second verse, he mentions that he never met the legendary rappers from New York like Big L or Big Pun, but that doesn't stop him from having big dreams. Buck made it big despite the beefs and hardships of the industry. The New York streets and people have embraced him and he has given them a dose of reality rap and club bangers. He is not afraid to take risks and puts everything into his music. He's all about getting paid, living large, and owning big mansions and yachts.
The chorus of the song "New York City" uses the iconic lyrics from Phil Collin's song "In the Air Tonight." Buck chooses to use this classic rock song to show respect for the city and to signify that he has arrived in New York City. He feels like the city is calling his name and he's ready to take on whatever comes his way.
Overall, the song "New York City" by Young Buck is a tribute to the big apple and how much love he has for the city. It's about how he has come a long way and how the people living there have embraced him. The lyrics are his way of showing appreciation for everything that New York has given to him.
Line by Line Meaning
No I'm not jay-z 50 or P.Diddy
Nas or DMX or Brooklyn's own Biggie
I'm A dirty south soldier I hope y'all here me cause...
I may not be a famous rapper from New York, but I'm a southern rapper and I hope you can still appreciate my music.
Never met Big L or Big Pun
We only got big dreams where a nigga come from
Even with the beef shit still look what I done
I never met some of the famous New York rappers who died, but I still have big dreams and have accomplished a lot despite facing challenges.
(I'm so in love with new york city)
I love New York City and everything it represents to me.
Here we go again!
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord)
Here we go again!
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord)
(I'm so in love with new york city)
I feel like I'm back in the game and New York City is calling me. I keep feeling this way and I love the city.
I'm back still got my mac and my switchblade
No love to them niggas actin bitch made
It's 08 all I'm thinkin 'bout is gettin paid
Big yachts mansions buyin real estate
When young bucks got gun premieres
So I'm invitin niggas to try some dumb shit
Now all these celebrity hoes wanna get me cause...
I'm still carrying my gun and knife, have no time for those acting weak. I'm focused on making money, buying properties and protecting myself. I'm hosting movie premieres and daring anyone to start trouble. Now I'm getting attention from women because of my success.
The streets fuck with me I get in their blood
I give them reality rap an the shit for the club
You think Buck gon bankrupt kill yourself
The only thing we all have in common is death
The last one left like my nigga Bun-B
My son in the streets of the N.Y.C.
Even if I get caught and the fed's Come get me, yeeaah!
The streets love my music because it's real yet fun. I won't go bankrupt, so don't worry about me. Everyone will die one day, even rappers. My friend Bun-B also had a hard life, and my son lives in New York, but I'm still not afraid to face the consequences of my actions.
Gotta take what's mine (mine) make up for lost time (time)
My kind is designed for the grime (grime)
We all wanna shine (shine) loyalty is hard to find
You got love for your dog nigga show him a sign
Can't hold him in the [? ] if you wanna see him ball
Niggas build you up just to watch you fall
Now all of these celebrity hoes wanna get me cause...
I need to work hard to achieve my goals because I've lost time already. My music is made for a rough lifestyle. Everyone wants to succeed, but finding loyal people is difficult. If you care about someone, you need to show it explicitly. If you want your friends to succeed, you can't keep them back. People use you for their benefit then discard you. Now women are interested in me because of my success.
King of my own castle I'm a master
Stop an I'll fly right past ya
You know what I'm after
Until I get captured
When I'm in the casket like Ol' Dirty Bastard
Use to be a dream
Now it's me on the big screen
But my homie never saw sixteen
So if I see Pac when the lord come get me I'mma tell him that...
I'm in control of my own life and I keep progressing. I know what I want until I die. It's a shame that one of my friends died when he was young. If I meet Tupac when I die, I'll have something to tell him.
(I'm so in love with new york city)
I still love New York City.
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord)
I feel inspired by the city and like it's calling me back to achieve even more.
(I can feel it callin in the air tonight, oh lord)
I still feel inspired - this is repeated because it's a hook in the song.
(I'm so in love with new york city)
I still love New York City - this is repeated because it's a hook in the song.
Contributed by Leo A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wa11ace
Buck killed this . Thanks for paying homage to my city 💪🏽
Someone Nobody
Its one of my most favorite music numbers ever, its fast but slow, sad but fun, soft and hard
Ricardo Charles
Very accurately described sir
Sean McClure
This song is an anthem.
Plexpara
as a german i love how US rappers use alot krautrock stuff. i grew up with that here in germany , kraftwerk,tangerine dream "CAN!" etc.
and with a nice drumbeat, even better.
M Azee
One of Bucks best songs ......Tangerine Dream from the old Tom Cruise movie when he had shorty on the train playing froggy looking at the train ceiling
3513956
Love that Tangerine Dream sample!
Plexpara
love on a real train
Montana
He sample feel it in the air twice!! I str8 remember this song . This a real song if you can sale NY you made it
Immaculate Vibes
Bih still hard af