Stephen Goldsboro (born December 7, 1988), better known under his stage nam… Read Full Bio ↴Stephen Goldsboro (born December 7, 1988), better known under his stage name Young Steff.

R&B crooner Young Steff is definitely a believer.

And the 21-year-old takes pride in making sure others feel
just the same way.

Case in point. After carefully shopping his demo around, Steff's music
landed in the hands of hit-making producer Rich Harrison. Having only
heard of Harrison through his work with Beyonce ("Crazy In Love") and
Amerie ("1 Thing"), Steff didn't know what to expect from him.
Likewise, for Harrison, who only knew of Steff as a stout, teen singer
from the early 2000s.

But when Steff met with Harrison for an impromptu audition, dancers in tow, things quickly changed.

"Unfortunately, talent isn't always a pre-requisite for a superstar, and vice versa but Steff is that rare combination of both a shining stage presence and powerful personality, together with a truly, truly unique voice. This alone already makes him competitive on a world-class level, and he's only 17!
He's something the world has never quite seen before" states Harrision of Steff.

The New Jersey native thrilled Harrison with his syrupy voice and energetic show, having become a seasoned performer by singing at high schools, talent shows, and on the road with his father, who had been part of a gospel singing troop. The multi-platinum then producer promptly offered to sign Steff to his burgeoning Richcraft Inc. label through Atlantic Records. Steff immediately obliged.

"I wanted someone I could be personal with, says Steff of his decision to join Harrison. Because the more personal the producer and the record company are, the better the records. And I wanted to be special this time, so it could be a sure thing. Because I know what I have and I wanted them to know that, too.

The dynamic young performer first got his start crooning alongside
his father as an eight-year-old imitator.

"He'd tell me to hit a note, and I'd do it," recalls Steff, laughing
at the memories. Quickly, Steff took to writing his own songs
and performed one for is father, who was floored at his son's talent.
From there, his father began preparing the young prodigy for a career
in music.

By 11, Steff was hard at work on his first demo, which eventually
spawned "Can I Holla," featuring Bow Wow and was featured on the Like
Mike soundtrack.

The father-and-son produced track caught the attention of a prominent
Philadelphia music insider who passed Steff's demo along to Jay-Z and
Damon Dash of Roc-A-Fella Records. Within a week, Steff was on his way
to New York to audition for the duo.

Although Steff eventually signed with the Roc, the experience was
short lived. Given the chance to either stay with Dash as he launched
a new music venture, or become a free agent, Steff chose the latter.

"Me and my pops were like, 'We're good'," remembers Steff. "So, we
went back to the drawing board."

Steff returned to his hometown of Vineland, New Jersey and began recording new material. Along the way Steff, a once short, pudgier young Michael Jackson look-a-like grew into a young man. Fortunately, his voice and upbeat personality - remained in tact.

On "Thang,Thang," from his steamy, forthcoming debut, Young Steff flexes those elastic vocals over Scott Storch's pulsating club track. In a searing
falsetto, Steff sings of eyeing a cutie: "Your twerk is so crazy," he
croons. "Got me so dizzybrings out the freak in me." He more than
holds his own alongside a featured rapper, who caps the track with a
furious battle rap.

"I'm Feeling," with its cascading piano-tinged production, finds Steff
singing and spitting fly love raps to his girl.

But its on 'Hallway," where Young Steff shows that he's all grown up
now. "I was just having fun with that," he sheepishly admits of the
steamy ballad. "It's just about wanting to see a shorty, that's all."

Having been influenced by his fathers group, Spirit, Steff has a solid foundation most artists his age only hope to achieve. He cites another gospel artist, J Moss, as a major inspiration.

I look up to him as a vocalist, says Steff. Because at the end of the day, as a young artist, I could do a thousand riffs and it wont mean anything. But if a person can growl at you and touch your heart, and say one word to make you feel it, then thats when I know Im doing my job. And thats my whole goal, to make this thing personal between me and my fans. From my heart to another persons heart.

Though things haven't always been easy for Steff, from his first failed record deal to his upbringing in New Jersey ("Where I'm from, nobody is prospering," explains Steff), he's always remained optimisticwhether it's been about career or lifeand hes ready to share that with the world.

"God puts a special gift in everyone, you know?" says Steff, mulling the idea
around his head before finally finishing. "You just got to find out what it
isand then utilize it."

Young Steff is a believer. Are you?

Private Dancer
Young Steff Lyrics

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Shawtay
Shawtay

[Verse 1:]
Shawtay
I been lookin at you all night
Watchin ya body flow in the light
I love how you move

You puttin it down, down baby
Down, down
Can you tell me
What the chance of leaving with me
I must admit I like what I see
Wan can get it poppin
Are you down, down(tell me) down, down
Let me know

[Bridge:]
Girl do ya thing make ya body roll
The way you move, got me wanting more
I gots to get you alone for a private dance
Cause I love the way you shake it for me

[Chorus:]
She so exotic(she so exotic) hey
And I love it when she do it for me(and I love it when she do it for me)
Her s*** body(her s*** body) yea
And I love it when she do it for me(and I love it when she do it for me)

[Verse 2:]
Shawtay
Tell me, I'll do anything ya like
And I promise, I'm a have you feelin right
I think the question is if I'm goin
Down, down(goin) down, down on you
So tell me what you really wanna do
Neither one of us has anything to lose
In the morning, we can blame it on the goose

[Bridge:]
Girl do ya thing make ya body roll
The way you move, got me wanting more
I gots to get you alone for a private dance
Cause I love the way you shake it for me

[Chorus:]
She so exotic(she so exotic) hey
And I love it when she do it for me(and I love it when she do it for me)
Her s*** body(her s*** body) yea
And I love it when she do it for me(and I love it when she do it for me)

[Music]

[Chorus:]
She so exotic(she so exotic) hey
And I love it when she do it for me(and I love it when she do it for me)
Her s*** body(her s*** body) yea
And I love it when she do it for me(and I love it when she do it for me)

S H A W T ay!

Overall Meaning

The song 'Private Dancer' by Young Steff is a lively and upbeat track that explores the theme of desire and attraction towards a woman the artist has encountered at a party. The song begins with the artist looking at the woman all night and admiring her body movements and the way she dances. He likes what he sees and asks her if there's a chance of leaving with him. The artist shows confidence and keeps on insisting he wants to get intimate with her, which he repeats in the chorus. The bridge depicts how the woman's movement entices the artist, and he wants to experience more, leading him to request a private dance with her.

In the second verse, the artist insists that he will do whatever the woman likes and promises to make her feel comfortable and give her a pleasurable experience. He teases her by asking if he should go down on her while suggesting that they have nothing to lose. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the exotic nature of the woman and how much the artist enjoys when she dances for him.

The song portrays a playful and lustful vibe that aims to entertain its listeners and give a fun experience. It shows how a man can desire a woman in an environment where dancing and celebration is taking place. Its lyrics are straightforward, and the artist's intention is clear, which makes the song easy to understand and enjoy.

Line by Line Meaning

Shawtay
Addressing or calling the woman in focus in a playful manner.

I been lookin at you all night
Expressing interest in the woman being observed and indicating that attention has been on her the entire night.

Watchin ya body flow in the light
Observing the woman's dance or movements under the light and enjoying the visual display.

I love how you move
Expressing admiration for the woman's dance and how she moves her body.

You puttin it down, down baby
Acknowledging the woman's talent and skills in her dance performance.

Can you tell me
Requesting further information from the woman being observed.

What the chance of leaving with me
Expressing interest in taking the woman home or spending time with her privately.

I must admit I like what I see
Acknowledging that the man finds the woman attractive based on what he has seen so far.

Wan can get it poppin
Asking if the woman is willing to engage in some sexual activity with the man.

Are you down, down(tell me) down, down
Asking the woman for a confirmation of her interest in sexual activity with the man.

Let me know
Requesting that the woman clearly communicate her interest or lack of interest in engaging in sexual activity with the man.

Girl do ya thing make ya body roll
Encouraging the woman to continue with her dance and move her body in a particular way.

The way you move, got me wanting more
Expressing the man's desire for more of the woman's dance and action.

I gots to get you alone for a private dance
Indicating the man's interest in a private or personal dance with the woman.

Cause I love the way you shake it for me
Expressing the man's admiration for the woman's dance and movements as they relate to him.

She so exotic(she so exotic) hey
Expressing that the woman is exotic or different from what the man is used to seeing or experiencing.

And I love it when she do it for me(and I love it when she do it for me)
Expressing the man's enjoyment of the woman's dance and movements specifically for him.

Her s*** body(her s*** body) yea
Acknowledging the woman's attractive physique and body shape.

Tell me, I'll do anything ya like
Expressing the man's eagerness to please the woman and do whatever she wants.

And I promise, I'm a have you feelin right
Assuring the woman that the man can make her feel good in some way as desired.

I think the question is if I'm goin
Portraying the man as willing to engage in sexual activity with the woman and indicating uncertainty as to whether the woman is interested too.

So tell me what you really wanna do
Asking the woman for clear communication of her intentions or desires in this situation.

Neither one of us has anything to lose
Suggesting that both the man and woman stand to gain something pleasurable from this encounter and have nothing to lose.

In the morning, we can blame it on the goose
Referencing the possibility of intoxication from alcohol and the potential to attribute any regretful behavior to it in the morning.

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