Azalea's debut studio album, The New Classic (2014), peaked among the top five on several charts worldwide, but received mixed reviews from within the industry. The album eventually topped the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, making Azalea the first non-American female rapper to reach the top of the chart. The New Classic was preceded by Azalea's debut single "Work" and chart-topping single "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX), which hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Azalea was featured on Ariana Grande's 2014 single "Problem", which peaked at number two behind "Fancy". With these hits, Azalea became the second musical act (behind The Beatles) act to rank at number one and two simultaneously on the Hot 100 with their debut appearances on the chart. In addition, she achieved three top ten hits simultaneously on the Hot 100 with the aforementioned songs and the album's fifth single, "Black Widow" (featuring Rita Ora), which debuted later that year.
After her debut album, Azalea released a slew of singles to build anticipation for her intended second album, Digital Distortion. However, a series of conflicts with her label, as well as personal conflicts, resulted in the project being cancelled. Consequently, Azalea switched labels, releasing the EP Survive the Summer (2018) under Island Records. Further disagreements led to Azalea becoming an independent artist and creating her own label, Bad Dreams, through a distribution deal with Empire. Her second album, In My Defense, was released in 2019, followed by another EP, Wicked Lips, that same year. Before taking a hiatus from music, Azalea released her third studio album, The End of an Era, in August 2021.
Azalea's accolades include two American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, a People's Choice Award, four Teen Choice Awards and four Grammy Award nominations. Azalea's official YouTube channel has accumulated more than 3.4 billion views, with 15 music videos receiving over 100 million views on Vevo.
Kream
Iggy Azalea Lyrics
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Then you get the power
Respect
Hoes come last
(Oh my God, Ronny)
Ay, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it
Ay, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it
Ay, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it
Get it, get it, get it
(Cash rules everything around me)
Uh, open up the safe, bitches got a lot to say
Pussy in your face, that'll put you in your place (boom)
Seven letters on the plate, fuck you when I brake (bitch)
I got cars, I got bags, I got real estate (Cash rules)
Foreplay, I ain't come to play
I got big fish money, he gon' bite the bait (ya)
Can you drop it down, make that ass talk to me?
Keep that energy, gon' up that Hennessy (ass)
I need my bag quickly
Separate six degrees, bitches said they know me
Sex pistols, Sid Vicious, wet you when it's horny
Hit me on my cash app, check it in the morning
Cash, in this bitch shinin'
Dressed in designer, she could get grimey
And it's perfect timing, gin with the tonic
Bella Hadid, homie could get it
Ass
Cash, cash
Ass, bags
Bag
(Cash rules everything around me)
(Ay) Ass (get it, get it, get it, get it, get it)
Cash (ay) cash (get it, get it, get it, get it, get it)
Ass (ay) bags (get it, get it, get it, get it, get it)
Bag (get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it)
(Cash rules everything around me)
Ass rules everything around me
Deep in that pussy, yeah, I'm drowning
A shark in a water, how you found me?
Best gift from 'round me (I'ma dog)
I go hunting like a bounty (woof)
(Cash rules) Ya, make my own rules
Tattoos on that ass, she do night school
Welcome to the players club, Ice Cube
Diamonds might make the news, uh
Bitch that's photoshop like rappers with that autotune (cash)
Uh, your cheques is not a proof
RM 52 and a Skull, waterproof
Niggas talk a lot of boof, 'til they outside the booth
My niggas like Golden State, inbound, pull up and shoot
Cash (swish)
Cash, ass
Ass, bags
Bag
(Cash rules everything around me)
Ass (get it, get it, get it, get it, get it)
Cash, cash (get it, get it, get it, get it, get it)
Ass, bags (get it, get it, get it, get it, get it)
Bag (get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it)
(Cash rules everything around me)
Ass rules everything around me
Deep in that pussy, got him drowning (drownin', drownin')
Cash rules, everything around me
A shark in the water, how you found me? (found me, found me)
(Cash rules)
(Cream, get the money)
(Cash rules)
(Dollar, dollar bill, y'all)
In Iggy Azalea's song Kream, she talks about the power of money in society, with the lyrics "First you get the money, then you get the power, respect. Hoes come last." This line suggests that success in life is measured not only by money but also by power and respect. She continues to talk about her lavish lifestyle, her possessions like cars and real estate, and her sexual prowess ("Pussy in your face, that'll put you in your place"). All of these are emphasized as symbols of her domination, power, and success in society.
The chorus repeats the line "Cash rules everything around me," which is a reference to Wu-Tang Clan's 1993 song "C.R.E.A.M." that also talked about the importance of money. The song also contains other references to hip-hop culture, including nods to Sid Vicious and Ice Cube. Overall, Iggy Azalea's Kream is a commentary on the significance of wealth, power, and reputation in modern-day society and how people measure success.
Line by Line Meaning
First you get the money
Money is the initial target
Then you get the power
Power comes after accumulating wealth
Respect
Earning respect is a byproduct of having money and power
Hoes come last
Women are secondary to the pursuit of money, power, and respect
(Oh my God, Ronny)
An exclamation to acknowledge the producer of the track
Ay, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it
Urging someone to keep hustling and chasing wealth
(Cash rules everything around me)
A nod to the Wu-Tang Clan song of the same name that emphasizes the importance of money
Uh, open up the safe, bitches got a lot to say
It's essential to secure wealth since people are always talking and trying to get a piece of it
Pussy in your face, that'll put you in your place (boom)
Sexual prowess is a tool for asserting dominance and power
Seven letters on the plate, fuck you when I brake (bitch)
A boasting reference to a luxury car with personalized license plates, and a warning to adversaries
I got cars, I got bags, I got real estate (Cash rules)
Listing possessions to emphasize wealth and the importance of money
Foreplay, I ain't come to play
Asserting dominance in a sexual setting and refusing to play games
I got big fish money, he gon' bite the bait (ya)
Attracting wealthy men who will succumb to temptation
Can you drop it down, make that ass talk to me?
Requesting a woman to dance and twerk as a sign of sexual interest
Keep that energy, gon' up that Hennessy (ass)
Encouragement to continue the party with alcohol and sexual activity
I need my bag quickly
Urgency to obtain wealth and secure it
Separate six degrees, bitches said they know me
Bragging about social status and how well-known one is
Sex pistols, Sid Vicious, wet you when it's horny
A reference to punk rock musicians and using sexuality as a weapon
Hit me on my cash app, check it in the morning
Requesting money via a mobile app as a sign of wealth and convenience
Cash, in this bitch shinin'
Reinforcing the focus on money and its importance
Dressed in designer, she could get grimey
A woman can appear classy yet be sexually adventurous
And it's perfect timing, gin with the tonic
Enjoying the present moment with a drink
Bella Hadid, homie could get it
Willingness to engage in sexual activity with a famous model
Ass
A slang term for a woman's butt
Cash, cash
Repeated emphasis on money
Ass, bags
Listing possessions and body parts
Bag
A metaphor for wealth
Ass rules everything around me
Reiterating the importance of female sexuality in asserting dominance and power
Deep in that pussy, yeah, I'm drowning
A reference to sexual activity and how it can be overwhelming
A shark in a water, how you found me?
A metaphor for strength and the ability to acquire wealth
Best gift from 'round me (I'ma dog)
A wordplay on the phrase 'doggy style' and sexual conquests
I go hunting like a bounty (woof)
Eagerness to pursue wealth and acquire it
(Cash rules) Ya, make my own rules
The importance of money in controlling one's life
Tattoos on that ass, she do night school
A woman balancing sexual activities with an education
Welcome to the players club, Ice Cube
A nod to Ice Cube's movie 'The Players Club' which depicts the lifestyle of strippers and their patrons
Diamonds might make the news, uh
Wealth can draw media attention and fame
Bitch that's photoshop like rappers with that autotune (cash)
The prevalence of false images and success in the entertainment industry
Your cheques is not a proof
Having a high income level does not guarantee happiness or success
RM 52 and a Skull, waterproof
A reference to a pricey watch and personal possessions
Niggas talk a lot of boof, 'til they outside the booth
Some people talk tough but can't back it up
My niggas like Golden State, inbound, pull up and shoot
A reference to a basketball team and a metaphor for taking swift action towards wealth and success
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GT, Amethyst Amelia Kelly, Clifford Smith, Corey Woods, David Porter, Dennis Coles, Gary Grice, Isaac Hayes, Jason Hunter, Lamont Hawkins, Michael Stevenson, Nima Jahanbin, Paimon Jahanbin, Robert Diggs, Ronald Spence Jr., Russell Jones
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Sarah Rebecca
on Work
i love this song iggy is awesome
Jalyn Welch
on Bounce
i love this song!
Carmela Bellucci
on Fancy
[Verse 1 — Iggy Azalea:]
First thing's first, I'm the realest (realest)
Drop this and let the whole world feel it (let them feel it)
And I'm still in the Murda Bizness
I could hold you down, like I'm givin' lessons in physics (right, right)
You should want a bad bitch like this (huh?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)
Takin' all the liquor straight, never chase that (never)
Rooftop like we bringin' '88 back (what?)
Bring the hooks in, where the bass at?
Champagne spillin', you should taste that
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Verse 2 — Iggy Azalea:]
I said, "Baby, I do this, I thought that you knew this."
Can't stand no haters and honest, the truth is
And my flow retarded, each beat did depart it
Swagger on stupid, I can't shop in no department
To get my money on time, if they not money, decline
And swear I meant that there so much that they give that line a rewind
So get my money on time, if they not money, decline
I just can't worry 'bout no haters, gotta stay on my grind
Now tell me, who that, who that? That do that, do that?
Put that paper over all, I thought you knew that, knew that
I be the I-G-G-Y, put my name in bold
I been working, I'm up in here with some change to throw
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Bridge — Charli XCX:]
Trash the hotel
Let's get drunk on the mini bar
Make the phone call
Feels so good getting what I want
Yeah, keep on turning it up
Chandelier swinging, we don't give a fuck
Film star, yeah I'm deluxe
Classic, expensive, you don't get to touch
Ow...
[Verse 3 — Iggy Azalea:]
Still stunned, how you love that?
Got the whole world asking how I does that
Hot girl, hands off, don't touch that
Look at it I bet you wishing you could clutch that
It's just the way you like it, huh?
You so good, he's just wishing he could bite it, huh?
Never turn down money,
Slaying these hoes, gold trigger on the gun like
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Outro:]
Who that, who that, I-G-G-Y
That do that, do that, I-I-G-G-Y
Who that, who that, I-I-I-G-G-Y
Blow
Who-who-who-who that, who that, I-G-G-Y
That do that, do that, I-I-G-G-Y
Who that, who that, I-I-I-G-G-Y
Blow