Her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy (2018), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, broke several streaming records, was certified triple platinum by the RIAA and named by Billboard the top female rap album of the 2010s. Critically acclaimed, it won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, making Cardi B the only woman to win the award as a solo artist, as well as the first female rap artist in 15 years to be nominated for Album of the Year. It spawned two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100; "Bodak Yellow", which made her the only female rapper to achieve a Diamond-certified song by the RIAA, and the second female rapper to top the chart with a solo output following Lauryn Hill in 1998, and "I Like It", which made her the first female rapper to attain multiple number-one songs on the chart. Her Maroon 5 collaboration "Girls Like You" made her the only female rapper to top the Hot 100 three times. "WAP", the lead single of her second album, made her the only female rap artist to achieve Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles in two decades (2010s and 2020s). "Up", the following single, made her the only female rapper to achieve multiple Hot 100 number ones with solo songs, and extended her record as the female rapper with the most Hot 100 number-one singles as her fifth leader.
Recognized by Forbes as one of the most influential female rappers of all time, Cardi B is known for her aggressive flow and candid lyrics, which have received widespread media coverage. She is the highest-certified female rapper of all time on the RIAA's Top Artists (Digital Singles) ranking, also appearing among the ten highest-certified female artists. She is the female rapper with the most billion-streamers on Spotify, and became the first artist to top the inaugural Billboard Global 200. Her accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, five American Music Awards, eleven BET Hip Hop Awards and two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards. In 2018 Time magazine included her on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored her as Woman of the Year.
Press
Cardi B Lyrics
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Woo, yeah
Bitches be pressed (woo)
Bitches be pressed (pressed)
Woo, yeah, yeah, woo
Bitches be pressed (pressed)
They know how I'm comin', real bitch in the flesh (woo)
Who the fuck she gon' check? (Who?)
She be talkin' that shit, talkin' out of her neck (brr)
Put blood on her dress (woo)
Bitches be mad when they see Cardi step in the spot (whoa)
Said that you 'bout it, we know that you not
I'ma pull up on bitches as soon as I drop
Bought a new foreign, I might cop a yacht (skrrt)
Bitches in my business, they tryna plot (woo)
Hoes poppin' shit like they hot but they not (no)
Just flooded the wrist, the Patek, the watch (whoa)
Niggas be flexin', we know what you got
Cardi done had got the game in a knot
Fuckin' your nigga, I got him on lock
This go bang bang like I'm choppin' them chops
VVS chain, I'm in love with the rocks (whoa)
You said you gon' take it, bitch, you got me chopped (whoa)
They throwin' shade 'cause they see me on top
Tell that bitch to pull up, I'ma send you the drop
Press, press, press, press, press
Cardi don't need more press
Kill 'em all, put them hoes to rest
Walk in, bulletproof vest
Please tell me who she gon' check
Murder scene, Cardi made a mess
Pop up, guess who, bitch?
Pop up, guess who, bitch? (Cardi)
Ding-dong
Must be that whip that I ordered (ordered)
And a new crib for my daughter (daughter)
You know a bad bitch gon' spoil her
Got one in New York, need one in Georgia (yeah)
New Bentley truck cost a quarter (quarter)
My money still long like weave (woo)
Pussy still wet like Florida (woo)
Everyone drop on the floor (floor)
She was talkin' but not anymore (no)
MAC to your face like contour (brrt)
This chopper come straight from Dior
Done with the talkin', I'm open to violence
Ask anybody, they know I'm about it
Hashtag whip that ho ass
Fuck around, we gon' start a new challenge (woo)
I come in this bitch and I'm strapped up and ready (vroom)
Ridin' that dick like I'm Cardi Andretti
Fuck at your crib, we don't go to no 'telly
I sit on his face whenever I'm ready (woo)
Bitch, I'm a freak like Greek (like Greek)
Got the biggest house on my street (my street)
All you little hoes look cheap (look cheap)
They suckin' on my dick with no teeth
Press, press, press, press, press (Cardi)
Cardi don't need more press (yeah)
Kill 'em all, put them hoes to rest (woo)
Walk in, bulletproof vest (yeah)
Please tell me who she gon' check (who?)
Murder scene, Cardi made a mess (whoa, Cardi)
Pop up, guess who, bitch? (Yeah)
Pop up, guess who, bitch? (Cardi)
Press, press, press, press, press
Press, press, press, press, press
Press, press, press, press, press
Pop up, guess who, bitch? (Yeah)
Pop up, guess who, bitch? (Cardi)
In "Press," Cardi B raps about how she's become the center of attention and remains unbothered by the hate and negative comments from the haters. She is aware that everyone is trying to bring her down, but she is focused on dominating and taking care of herself. She mentions how women are always pressed about her, how they talk behind her back, and how they constantly try to bring up her past mistakes. Cardi emphasizes that she is the real deal, not just a try-hard, and that she is doing everything she can to make her mark in the game. In the song's chorus, Cardi emphasizes that she doesn't need any more publicity because she already gets a lot of attention from people.
Line by Line Meaning
(Monsta's gon' tear it up) Bardi
Introductory remark
Bitches be pressed (woo)
Girls are envious of Cardi B's success
Bitches be pressed (pressed)
Girls are highly stressed and frustrated because of Cardi B's stardom
They know how I'm comin', real bitch in the flesh (woo)
Aware of her reputation, Cardi B is a genuine, authentic woman
Who the fuck she gon' check? (Who?)
No one can test Cardi B's patience as she is famous and powerful
She be talkin' that shit, talkin' out of her neck (brr)
Some girls are spreading rumors about Cardi B without any credible evidence
Put blood on her dress (woo)
She can get someone hurt or killed because of her harmful words and deeds
Bitches be mad when they see Cardi step in the spot (whoa)
Girls get jealous when they see Cardi B entering the place
Said that you 'bout it, we know that you not
Some women are pretending to be fearless, but Cardi B knows they are faking it
I'ma pull up on bitches as soon as I drop
Cardi B will confront anyone who disrespects her as soon as she can
Bought a new foreign, I might cop a yacht (skrrt)
She recently acquired an expensive car and may buy a yacht soon
Bitches in my business, they tryna plot (woo)
Girls are curious and trying to uncover Cardi B's secrets and create a scheme against her
Hoes poppin' shit like they hot but they not (no)
Some women act arrogantly, but they are not in Cardi B's league
Just flooded the wrist, the Patek, the watch (whoa)
She recently acquired a Patek watch and is proud of it
Niggas be flexin', we know what you got
Men act boastfully, but Cardi B and her team know the details of their assets
Cardi done had got the game in a knot
Cardi B has the game in her hands or under her control
Fuckin' your nigga, I got him on lock
She has someone's partner under her spell or sexual influence
This go bang bang like I'm choppin' them chops
Her lyrics have weight, just like a cleaver used to chop meat
VVS chain, I'm in love with the rocks (whoa)
She is particularly fond of her VVS chain with high-quality diamonds
You said you gon' take it, bitch, you got me chopped (whoa)
Trying to steal from Cardi B is foolish; it's like getting a cut on a chopping board
They throwin' shade 'cause they see me on top
People are trying to bring Cardi B down, as they are jealous of her success
Tell that bitch to pull up, I'ma send you the drop
Ask the person who has a problem with Cardi B to come and meet her face to face in a location Cardi B gives them
Press, press, press, press, press
Cardi B's business or problems are all over the news, making headlines
Cardi don't need more press
Cardi B's reputation is already a sensation; she does not need more public attention
Kill 'em all, put them hoes to rest
She will eliminate all competition and haters, making them go away for good
Walk in, bulletproof vest
She walks into a public place with a bulletproof vest, knowing the risks of being famous
Please tell me who she gon' check
Ask a girl who tries to act tough who she will test or threaten
Murder scene, Cardi made a mess
Cardi B causes chaos and disaster wherever she goes
Pop up, guess who, bitch?
Cardi B enters the party or gathering, surprising the people there
Ding-dong
Someone is at the door or intercom
Must be that whip that I ordered (ordered)
The car that she has ordered has just arrived
And a new crib for my daughter (daughter)
She bought a new home for their daughter
You know a bad bitch gon' spoil her
She will lavish her daughter with everything she desires
Got one in New York, need one in Georgia (yeah)
She has a property in New York and wants one in Georgia as well
New Bentley truck cost a quarter (quarter)
She has bought a new truck that is worth a quarter of a million dollars
My money still long like weave (woo)
Her wealth is still limitless, just like the extension of one's hair
Pussy still wet like Florida (woo)
She is still sexually aroused like Florida, the state which has humid weather
Everyone drop on the floor (floor)
People should drop or prostrate themselves in admiration of her
She was talkin' but not anymore (no)
Someone has stopped spreading malicious rumors about Cardi B
MAC to your face like contour (brrt)
She will confront someone who has spoken ill of her using a MAC gun just like contour makeup
This chopper come straight from Dior
She has a weapon from Dior, the exclusive fashion designer brand
Done with the talkin', I'm open to violence
She is ready to use violence if necessary to protect her reputation and family
Ask anybody, they know I'm about it
People know she is genuine and does not hesitate to act when necessary
Hashtag whip that ho ass
Promote posts or tweets that feature physically harming someone
Fuck around, we gon' start a new challenge (woo)
If someone taunts Cardi B, she will initiate a new viral challenge that mocks the attacker
I come in this bitch and I'm strapped up and ready (vroom)
She arrives at a place with a weapon, prepared for anything
Ridin' that dick like I'm Cardi Andretti
She can control a man's sex drive and pleasure like Mario Andretti, the legendary race driver who controls his car's speed
Fuck at your crib, we don't go to no 'telly
She prefers sex at a man's home instead of a hotel
I sit on his face whenever I'm ready (woo)
She can overpower someone in bed and make them do as she pleases
Bitch, I'm a freak like Greek (like Greek)
She is sexually adventurous and wild like the ancient Greeks
Got the biggest house on my street (my street)
She has acquired the largest residential property on her street
All you little hoes look cheap (look cheap)
She belittles her female competition and calls them inferior
They suckin' on my dick with no teeth
She has influence and control over people's minds, making people do what she wants without questioning it
Press, press, press, press, press
Cardi B still dominates people's conversations, stirring controversy and attention
Pop up, guess who, bitch? (Yeah)
She comes unannounced and unexpected, shocking people who see her
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Belcalis Almanzar, Dwane Ii Weir, Kleonard Raphael, Marcus Darnell Slade
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