Down 4 U
Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, Charli Baltimore, Vita, Ashanti
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[Chorus] I want to be your chick I want to be down for you (Do ya trust me?) Yeah (Love me?) Yeah (You're puttin' it on me Ya must be) Ya down ass chick I want to be your chick (It ain't only for the Rule baby) I ride for you, Down for you Do anything ya want me to I be ya down ass chick [Verse 1 - Ja Rule] This chick no intentions of bein' offensive The women by callin ya'll bitches My down ass bitches Still my queen bitch's cut look clean On ya finger next to the finger ya flipped at me And this no in between me and you Only me and you Who else gon' put it on me like the RULE God only looks after children and foo's And you not so who gon' look after you It's RULE baby [Verse 2 - Vita] True baby It's only for you baby Vita thighs only divide if you beside 'cause I love the way you touch me Nobody can get it And if it's comin' and gunnin' Just come in it and spit it So when ya gone for a minute I just fantasize like if it's you It's all in it Then I'm satisfied til' you come back to me Holdin stack and jewels V-i-t-a and my nigga J-a RULE baby [Chorus] I want to be your chick I want to be down for you (Do ya trust me?) Yeah (Love me?) Yeah (You're puttin' it on me Ya must be) Ya down ass chick I want to be your chick (It ain't only for the RULE baby) I ride for you, Down for you Do anything ya want me to I be ya down ass chick [Verse 3 - Ashanti] I'm gonna be here when ya need Rule baby can always count on me No you don't ever have to worry You know I'll make it in a hurry I'm here for ya And I won't never leave tears for ya 'Cause boy ya got to me Nobody ever come before me You'll always be my one and only Ja Rule [ Ashanti ] Babygirl would ya bust ya gun with me? [ Yeah yeah ] Lie to the feds to come get me? [ Yeah Yeah ] And if I died Kill for me? [ Yeah Yeah ] Are you trustin me? [ Yeah Yeah ] Are you lovin me? [ Yeah Yeah Yeah ] Yeah let's get it grinnin Like we asked for the Simpsons or Ike and Anna Mehoe On one their good days You smile like sun rays 5'5 with brown eyes and thick legs Only for the RULE baby Chorus Ashanti [Ja Rule] I want to be your chick I want to be down for you [ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah [ Love me? ] Yeah [ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ] Ya down ass chick I want to be your chick [ It ain't only for the RULE baby ] I ride for you, Down for you Do anything ya want me to I be ya down ass chick [ Verse 4 - Charli Baltimore ] Now baby I told you I can show you better than I can tell you Don't try to bring conversey and mail Just sweet words and naked photos I'm still that pretty down down ass 2 cars behind ya 6 And I diss any clown ass rockin my brown ass only a down ass And it's all for you I'm grown a tad bit since we been at like rare bitches To move a little bumper and it's ( Ja Rule - AND IT'S ALL FOR RULE ) Shit Who gon' love you like that? Thug with you wit a stack to the ceilin And spilt in the dub with you 'cause I played my position with KO-D's, O G's Until that blood shed blood red and we O-Ded Remember every word that ya told me ( Ja Rule - SHOWED ME HOLD ME ) All you need in your life is Chuck, drugs, and dubs on 22's Now tell me who the hunny for you CHUCK Chorus Ashanti [Ja Rule] I want to be your chick I want to be down for you [ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah [ Love me? ] Yeah [ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ] Ya down ass chick I want to be your chick [ It ain't only for the RULE baby ] I ride for you, Down for you Do anything ya want me to I be ya down ass chick Ashanti [Ja Rule] I want to be your chick I want to be down for you [ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah [ Love me? ] Yeah [ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ] Ya down ass chick I want to be your chick [ It ain't only for the RULE baby ] I ride for you, Down for you Do anything ya want me to I be ya down ass chick
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12 facts about this song
Song Production"Down 4 U" was produced by Irv Gotti, a music supervisor for Murder Inc. records, an imprint under Def Jam Recordings. Crooked I also produced the beats for the song.
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CollaborationThis song is not just by Irv Gotti, it includes performances by multiple artists such as Ja Rule, Ashanti, Vita, and Charli Baltimore. The song features a mixture of rap and R&B, each artist lending their distinctive vibe.
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Release Date"Down 4 U" was released on July 1, 2002. It was the lead single for Irv Gotti's album "The Inc."
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Chart Success"Down 4 U" reached its peak position at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number four on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Down 4 U" carries a prison-themed storyline involving the artists, depicting loyalty among close friends and romantic partners.
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Sampled TracksThe song samples two tracks: Roger Troutman's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and Mary Jane Girls' "All Night Long." The imprints from these classics add a certain nostalgic layer to the song.
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Classic LyricsJa Rule's line in "Down 4 U," "But mind to mind, we can see the unseen," became popular among fans for its deep lyrical resonance.
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Musical StyleMusically, "Down 4 U" incorporates Hip Hop, R&B, and gangsta rap elements, thus creating an effective blend of these genres.
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Award Nominations"Down 4 U" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in 2003. Although it didn't win, this nomination stamps the song's importance and recognition in the music industry.
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Commercial Success"Down 4 U" was one of the major releases from Murder Inc. in 2002, playing a big part in the commercial success of Irv Gotti's album.
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Song InterpretationThe song portrays the theme of loyalty and fidelity among friends and lovers, stating that they are "down for each other" regardless of the circumstances.
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Lasting ImpactDespite being released over 15 years ago, "Down 4 U" still enjoys popularity and recurrent airplay on R&B and Hip-Hop radio stations.
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