Thug Lovin'

Ja Rule

About Thug Lovin'

"Thug Lovin'" is a song by rapper Ja Rule featuring singer Bobby Brown, released in late 2002 as the first single from the album The Last Temptation. The song was produced by Irv Gotti. Bobby Brown's sung portion is an interpolation of part of the chorus of the Stevie Wonder song "Knocks Me Off My Feet". The music video, directed by Irv Gotti, for the song features scenes of Ja Rule and Bobby Brown in a helicopter, on a helipad on top of a skyscraper which has the Murder Inc. logo on it, the two artists driving in a Bentley, and the two going to a party. The video premiered on BET's Access Granted in 2002. 


Year:
2002
4:50
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What up, Gotti, yeah
This is how it's goin' down
(All we need is a a stage, God)
Ha-ha, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Yeah, come on, ha-ha-ha)
It's on and poppin', baby
The Last Temptation, ha-ha
He's back
why'all know who I'm talkin' bout
Turn the world over, B. Brown
Come on, come on

[Chorus: x2]
I know you're gettin' bored
Dealin' with him
I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin'
Thug Lovin' 

And I know you're gettin' bored

I know you're livin' your life faithfully, safely, away from me
But you miss bein' next to me, don't you?
Don't let her love haunt you, lust for what you wanted
Go for your guns and back out on anyone who tries to interfere
or intervene on me
Peelin' your wide body out of them tight jeans
Wrist on freese, see it's on me
Shoes 19, comin' through in that new Bentley thing
From town to town and city to city
You and I make headlines like Lo and Diddy and Bob and Whitney
It appears the Lord sent me a down
But I'm real devilish and freak that
Forget the story, I know you're gettin' bored
And that boy ain't gettin' you horny no more, is he??
Cause when it's all said and done, it's me
Lovin', thuggin' and I know you

[Chorus]

And I know you're gettin' bored

Sweet thing livin' it
Won't you let me let you live it a little bit
I know a stressful relationship is hard to deal with
But here's how to deal with it
On your weekly visits
Use a code name to protect the innocent
Maybe I'm true generous
Generally believin' that all women want me
They don't want to get even
But who do you believe in
Is it money or God
Betrayal or trust, sustain your vows
Secretly or sacred
Cause I love it when you rock your body-body
Move your body-body
Drink up on the Bacardi
And roll up along side me
I love to see you wild and free
But occasionally you get cold wet feet
And all that it means to me is that you need my heat
Cause when it's said and done you're gonna want me
Lovin', thuggin' and I know you

[Chorus]

And I know you're gettin' bored

Baby, here I'm holdin' your love hostage
The ransom for you, sugar, be priceless
Cause you been gettin' at me in many a ways
Now tell your man to watch his back and duck them strays
Cause I been in a rage lately
Hopin' God'll forgive me for all the sin and all the woman
All the drama I been in and it's just the beginnin'
I hope your watching so you could see that nigga ain't built
like me!!
But we one in the same, that's why we get along
Freak off and get it on
When we make love lookin' somethin' like soft porn
Tell me, baby, do you really want to go home to him??
But the brightest of your days just goin' look dim
Cause you fuckin' with a loser, baby, you can't win
When it's said and done you're gonna need me
Lovin', thuggin' and I know you

[Chorus]

And I know you're gettin' bored

Yeah, yeah, I.G, Ja Rule
B. Brown Murder Inc.
Def Jam, Sony
This is what we buildin' here
Murder Inc.
Ha-ha-ha
Bobby Brown
Murder
Ha-ha
It's that real
Rule, baby
Bring it back my, niggas
B. Brown, ha-ha

And I know you're gettin' bored
Dealin' with him

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Ja Rule

Jeffery Atkins(born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule is an American rapper, singer, and actor from Queens, New York City. Born in Hollis, Queens, he debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla". From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, including "Between Me and You" with Christina Milian, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" with Jennifer Lopez, "Always on Time" with Ashanti, "Mesmerize" also with Ashanti, and "Wonderful" with R. Kelly and Ashanti. During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to The Inc. Records, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. Ja Rule has sold over 30 million records worldwide and was the best selling rapper in 2001.[cit… more »

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Written by: STEVIE WONDER, JEFFREY ATKINS, IRVING DOMINGO(GOTTI LORENZO, A PARKER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave

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10 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Thug Lovin'" is a song by R&B singer Bobby Brown and rapper Ja Rule that was released in 2002. This marked a significant collaboration where a seasoned singer and a popular rapper of the time joined forces.
Album
The song is off Bobby Brown's album called "The Masterpiece," which was his first album after more than a decade of not producing music.
Chart Performance
"Thug Lovin'" was a hit single in the United States, peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 3 on the Hot Rap Track chart in 2002.
Music Video
The "Thug Lovin'" music video, directed by Irv Gotti, features Bobby Brown and Ja Rule partying in Las Vegas and includes numerous guest appearances from celebrities like Irv Gotti, Ashanti, Trina, Charli Baltimore, and Harry-O.
Radio Play
Despite its explicit lyrics, the song got extensive play on urban radio stations across the United States, demonstrating its crossover appeal.
Stylistic Elements
"Thug Lovin'" is notable for combining elements of R&B and hiphop, demonstrating the cross-genre creativity of both Brown and Rule.
Impact on Bobby Brown's Career
The collaboration reinvigorated Bobby Brown's career and brought him back into the limelight after a period of personal and professional struggles.
Controversy
The song and its accompanying music video faced criticism for glorifying the "thug" lifestyle, leading to discussions about the role and responsibility of artists in shaping societal perceptions.
Cultural Resonance
"Thug Lovin'" reflects the trend of "gangsta" culture's influence in popular music in the early 2000s, serving as an artifact of that cultural moment.
Awards and Nominations
Despite its popularity, "Thug Lovin'" didn't receive any major music award nominations or wins. However, its commercial success reaffirmed the power of collaborations in the music industry.

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