On January 28, 2014, his first project was released, titled Cilvia Demo. The EP debuted at number 40 on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold 8,500 copies in the United States during its first week of release. On May 5, 2014, XXL revealed Rashad was included in their annual freshman class.
On September 2, 2016, Rashad released his debut studio album, The Sun's Tirade. The Sun's Tirade received critical acclaim from music critics, debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200 and sold 19,000 copies its first week.
Lay Wit Ya
Isaiah Rashad Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah (ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Ayy, ayy (ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Cole, you stupid (ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Bitch, yeah (ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Ayy (ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Yeah, big wheels (ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
(Ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Big wheel got that motherfuckers skatin' hard
Chill pill got me high but cannot lay with ya
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl
I'm a cold piece of work (yeah)
Whippin' up to serve (yeah), what was for dessert? (Yeah)
I'm a Gucci Mane, you a Captain Kirk
I don't wanna flirt (yeah), tell me, what's the word? Pussy
Bitch, you know what's up (yeah), always on the cusp (yeah)
What's that in your cup? (Cup) Sippin' on dat (sippin' on dat)
Yeah, never in a rush (Rush), kickin' out the sluts (sluts)
I get off the bus (yeah), pussy
Big wheel got that motherfuckers skatin' hard
Chill pill got me high but cannot lay with ya
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl
Big wheel got that motherfuckers skatin' hard
Chill pill got me high but cannot lay with ya (Ha-ha, bitch)
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl (What the fuck?)
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl (ayy, ayy)
Triple up, triple, up, triple up, triple up, huh?
Triple up, triple, up, triple up, triple up, huh?
Triple up, triple, up, triple up, triple up, What the fuck?
Triple up, triple, up, triple up, triple up, gang, gang
Triple up, big crunk is fucked
Hype as fuck, but don't stop the dose
Duke Deuce, your name hot as fuck (huh?)
Ain't met one bitch who would not fuck (huh? Would not fuck)
Focus, fuck that pistol tucked for pussy niggas actin' tough (brrt)
Fuck a Draco, keep that capital K for range, that's if you run
Fuckin' bitches, ain't no cuffin' bitches, stack them other niggas (yeah)
Tough decisions in this rappin' business, ain't no bein' friendly (yeah)
Old niggas turned to enemies, now I'm seein' plenty (seein')
Strictly business, they like "Duke, you're trippin'," bitch, I need a milli'
Plenty people used to sleep up on me, now I'm seekin' vengeance
Cold ice and cold heart, bitch, you know we strictly pimpin'
Tryna keep rappin', these niggas keep cappin'
The pussy-ass rappers keep fuckin' with me (fuckin' with me)
You're hustlin' backwards, I pull up in Raptor
I'm strapped with them triple, them brothers with me (ayy, ayy)
Triple up, triple, up, triple up, triple up (ayy, ayy)
Big wheel got that motherfuckers skatin' hard (huh?)
Chill pill got me high but cannot lay with ya (huh?)
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl (What the fuck?)
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Big wheel got that motherfuckers skatin' hard (huh?)
Chill pill got me high but cannot lay with ya (huh?)
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl (What the fuck?)
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl (yeah, yeah, yeah)
The lyrics of Isaiah Rashad and Duke Deuce's "Lay Wit Ya" focus on several things: a statement about their success and wealth ("big wheel got them skating hard"), and their intentions in their romantic relationships, as they sing about being less interested in casual hookups and more interested in serious romantic connections, with Rashad telling his partner, "last year, you were my bitch, now you are my baby girl." Duke Deuce, on the other hand, raps about his rivals in the music industry, saying "Old n****s turned to enemies, now I'm seeing plenty," and "tryna keep rappin', these n*****s keep cappin'/the p****-ass rappers keep f***** with me."
The intense focus on romantic relationships and the struggles to maintain friendships in the music industry are consistent with contemporary rap, where rappers often discuss their personal relationships in both an explicit and implicit manner. However, it's the bold and blunt manner in which Isaiah Rashad and Duke Deuce deliver their lyrics that make "Lay Wit Ya" an especially provocative and engaging listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Big wheel (as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Driving in a vehicle with large wheels while also smoking marijuana
Yeah, yeah (ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Affirming the previous statement about driving and smoking
Ayy, ayy (ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Affirming the previous statement about driving and smoking
Cole, you stupid (ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Addressing a person named Cole with an insult, and reiterating the act of driving and smoking
Bitch, yeah (ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Using a derogatory term for a woman and affirming the act of driving and smoking
Ayy (ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Affirming the act of driving and smoking
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Continuing to affirm the act of driving and smoking
Yeah, big wheels (ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Affirming the presence of large wheels on the vehicle being driven and smoking more marijuana
(Ri-ridin' in the Chevy as we also smoke the ink, mane)
Repeating the previous statements about driving and smoking
Big wheel got that motherfuckers skatin' hard
The large wheels on the vehicle make it easy to drive and maneuver
Chill pill got me high but cannot lay with ya
Feeling relaxed and high from taking a pill but not wanting to have sex with the person they're with
Last year, you was my bitch, now you my baby girl
Addressing a woman who was previously a casual partner but now is more serious
I'm a cold piece of work (yeah)
Being confident and cool
Whippin' up to serve (yeah), what was for dessert? (Yeah)
Preparing drugs to sell and asking what's next
I'm a Gucci Mane, you a Captain Kirk
Making a comparison to successful rappers and feeling superior
I don't wanna flirt (yeah), tell me, what's the word? Pussy
Not interested in flirting, and using derogatory language to refer to women
Bitch, you know what's up (yeah), always on the cusp (yeah)
Addressing a woman who is always aware of what's going on and on the verge of something
What's that in your cup? (Cup) Sippin' on dat (sippin' on dat)
Asking what someone is drinking and then confirming that it's alcohol
Yeah, never in a rush (Rush), kickin' out the sluts (sluts)
Taking it slow and rejecting casual sexual partners
I get off the bus (yeah), pussy
Arriving and seeking sexual partners
Triple up, triple, up, triple up, triple up, huh?
Repeating a phrase while hyping up a situation
Triple up, big crunk is fucked
Tripling up on drugs or money and feeling excited
Hype as fuck, but don't stop the dose
Feeling energized, but not wanting to stop taking drugs
Duke Deuce, your name hot as fuck (huh?)
Referring to the artist Duke Deuce and noting that their name is popular
Ain't met one bitch who would not fuck (huh? Would not fuck)
Implying that all women are interested in sex
Focus, fuck that pistol tucked for pussy niggas actin' tough (brrt)
Staying focused and prepared with a gun for people who are pretending to be tough
Fuck a Draco, keep that capital K for range, that's if you run
Disliking a certain type of gun and keeping a different type for protection
Fuckin' bitches, ain't no cuffin' bitches, stack them other niggas (yeah)
Having sex without getting serious and prioritizing making money instead of having a girlfriend
Tough decisions in this rappin' business, ain't no bein' friendly (yeah)
Acknowledging the competitiveness of the music industry and not wanting to make friends
Old niggas turned to enemies, now I'm seein' plenty (seein')
Realizing that older acquaintances have turned into enemies
Strictly business, they like "Duke, you're trippin'," bitch, I need a milli'
Prioritizing making money and disregarding anyone who disagrees
Plenty people used to sleep up on me, now I'm seekin' vengeance
Not receiving the recognition they deserved and seeking revenge
Cold ice and cold heart, bitch, you know we strictly pimpin'
Having an unemotional and detached attitude towards relationships and using derogatory terms for women
Tryna keep rappin', these niggas keep cappin'
Trying to continue making music, but facing obstacles or criticism from others
The pussy-ass rappers keep fuckin' with me (fuckin' with me)
Feeling constantly bothered or attacked by other rappers who they see as weak
You're hustlin' backwards, I pull up in Raptor
Insulting others for not being as successful as them and showing off their vehicle
I'm strapped with them triple, them brothers with me (ayy, ayy)
Carrying multiple guns and having friends with them
Triple up, triple, up, triple up, triple up (ayy, ayy)
Repeating a phrase from earlier to show excitement and momentum
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Isaiah McClain, Jordan Houston, J. Johnson, l. Johnson, Paul Beauregard, Patavious Isom
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