Having spent the majority of the early part of his career behind the control board and not the mic, Kid Ink crafting his production skills working with multi-platinum artists like Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sean Kingston as well Yung Berg and Nipsey Hussle. Production came natural for Kid Ink, "I started making the beats because I already had several artists trying the rap thing out, so I thought I would be more useful supplying the production." But sitting behind the board was not enough for Kid Ink. Just a few short years ago, Kid Ink picked up the mic and a new contender in the Hip-Hop game was born.
Honing his skills as a songwriter creating hooks for his beats, Kid Ink stepped up his lyrical repertoire with full length and completed songs.
2010 was a breakout year in the young rapper’s career. Teaming up with world-renowned DJ ill Will and DJ Rockstar’s newly formed Tha Alumni Music Group; Kid Ink became more focused in his grind and began working on the underground hit, Crash Landing Mixtape. His hard work paid off and the music industry began to take notice. Within 10 days of its release, Crash Landing garnered critical acclaim, a position at the top of Datpiff.com’s ‘Top Mixtapes of the Week’ section and amassed an astonishing 50 thousand downloads.
After Crash Landings’ debut, national and international request to perform rolled in. Kid Ink has toured the states with stops in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Denver, Kansas City and Buffalo; and internationally in Toronto, Canada, Zurich, Switzerland, Melbourne, Australia and Krasnador, Russia.
Solidifying himself as a real MC, Kid Ink garnered career-defining features from Hip-Hop and R&B stars including Young Money's Gudda Gudda, Roscoe Dash, Sterling Simms, Bei Maejor, Meek Mill and many more. Kid Ink’s uncompromising work ethic would not allow him to rest on his more than impressive laurels; there needed to be a ‘visual’ movement to showcase his innovative style and unique persona.
Lensed by Director Alex Nazari, Kid Ink released an astounding 8 cutting-edge music videos in 2010 alone. Tearing the Net to shreds, to date his now 26 released videos have garnered a very impressive 50 plus million views.
2011 continued to be phenomenal for the young MC. Having released his (free to the public) sophomore album Daydreamer on June 21st via the internet, the lyrical juggernaut accumulated over 150 thousand downloads in its first week. Fans went ballistic over the album that featured all original production from the likes of The Runners, Lex Luger, Jahlil Beats, Cardiak & Tha Bizness as well as major features from the Cory Gunz, Meek Mill, Ray J, Sean Kingston, Dorrough, Bei Maejor and more.
Bucking the norm of waiting for a major label deal to kick off his career, the rapper has taken his fate in to his own hands and crafted an internet campaign that rivals many of the acts resting high on the Billboard charts. With videos under his belt including Internet sensations “Lowkey Poppin,” “Please” and “Cali Dreamin,’” Kid Ink is definitely rockin’ to his own beat.
Kid Ink continued his 2011 tear by releasing “Wheels Up,” yet another all original Mixtape on October 10th to an overwhelming response. Once again outdoing the numbers his previous project accumulated. Following the release of “Wheels Up,” Ink has been on a mini “Wheels Up” tour including stops in the Bay Area, Denmark, New York, Boston, Toronto, Denver & Chicago to name a few, performing to packed crowds of 600-2,000.
Ink started 2012 red hot as the first single “Time Of Your Life” off his debut album “Up & Away” was picked up in early January by radio & the first week this song was released on iTunes it sold a staggering 20k copies. “Time Of Your Life” peaked at #32 on the Rythmic Radio Charts with 750+ spins a week and has reached an audience of over 100 million selling 160k + singles Independently. In addition, the official video for “Time Of Your Life” has reached over 12 million views on Youtube and was added to regular rotation on MTV Jams and MTV2. Following the success of “Time Of Your Life” and the follow up single “Drippin,” Ink launched his Indie album “Up & Away” in June to commercial success with 20k albums sold the 1st week in the US reaching top 20 on Billboard charts (All Albums) and #2 that week in Hip-Hop/Rap. Immediately following the success of “Up & Away” Ink toured the US, selling out shows throughout the Country including 6 Summer Jam concerts, followed by a headlining “Up & Away” UK Tour that included 25 shows in 35 days – selling out 18 of the shows. “Up & Away” has sold well over 50k albums to date (US) & over 70k worldwide.
After the immediate sales success of “Up & Away,” Ink found himself in a bidding war with all the major labels. Ink decided to cap off his career defining 2012 with another Mixtape in November of 2012 titled “Rocketshipshawty” which has done well over 600k downloads online, followed by 6 videos off the project. Starting off the New Year in 2012 Ink decided to sign a major label deal with RCA Records. On January 3rd, 2013 Ink announced his signing and launched his debut Major Label single “Bad Ass” feat MMG heavyweights Wale & Meek Mill.
His Internet game is just as tight as his rap game. His website, www.kidinkmusic.com gets between 90,000 and 150,000 hits a month, his Facebook page has over a 500,000 Likes, his Twitter game is continually growing with 300k plus Followers, Instagram over 260k follows and via HotNewHipHop.com Kid Ink has a staggering 13 million + digital downloads.
Hotel
Kid Ink Lyrics
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While I'm with my girlfriend
Why you over there lookin' at me and my girlfriend?
Let's take it to the hotel oh whoah
let's take it to the hotel oh whoah
Yeah I said why you over there lookin'?
Got a starin' problem and you fuckin'
I know you see my girl, stop frontin'
I could tell you up to a lil' somethin', hol'up
I'ma play it cool, baby roll one
While you make your way and get over here
My girl ain't down then it's over
Just tell her that she look good when I'm over there
In the first place, pour one up
Baby don't be too thirsty
Groupie love ain't ever gon' work
See hoes ain't loyal and never keep it lowkey
That ain't alright
I'ma take a shot, couple shots thru the night
Tell a joke, keep it fun, make her feel it's alright
Give you the game wholesale
And bet a hundred that I take 'em to the hotel
I said why you over there lookin' at me?
While I'm with my girlfriend
Why you over there lookin' at me and my girlfriend?
Let's take it to the hotel
We could take it up
Let's take it to the hotel
Baby, we could take it up
Take it to the hotel, baby leave with me
Know I got a penthouse suite
I said why you over there lookin' at me?
While I'm with my girlfriend
It's kinda hard when I see you lookin' over here
With them eyes
I got a girl but I'm feelin' your body
So I'ma have to just play both sides
I hope she don't come over here
'Cause I'm with my girl, you know I love her
I got two of my bitches in the club
And they about each other, oh no
Uh, but a nigga never Paranoid
You fuckin' with a man not a little boy
What? I could barley hear your little voice
In the club but your body makin' all the noise
Clap it up, stack it up
Where your purse? Just pack it up
Grab her hand, tell her we should go now
If you really wanna take this party to the hotel
I said why you over there lookin' at me?
While I'm with my girlfriend
Why you over there lookin' at me and my girlfriend?
Let's take it to the hotel
We could take it up
Let's take it to the hotel
Baby, we could take it up
Take it to the hotel, baby leave with me
Know I got a penthouse suite
I said why you over there lookin' at me?
While I'm with my girlfriend
Over there lookin' all suspicious
Get a clue girl, don't be a mystery
I see you likin' on all my pictures
Of me and my bitch, up in all of our business
So, you gotta know it ain't a limit to
What appeal and the liquor do
Make a straight girl go down
Just spit down, I might fuck around and lick her too
It ain't a problem, my metabolism high
Eat you both up for dinner
Just keep it real with a real mothafucka
Ain't got time for no pretenders
Now just bring it to me, that fleek, that freak, no classy stuff
Been pushin' up, don't pussy now
Bitch what you really on?
I said why you over there lookin' at me?
While I'm with my girlfriend
Why you over there lookin' at me and my girlfriend?
Let's take it to the hotel
We could take it up
Let's take it to the hotel
Baby, we could take it up
Take it to the hotel, baby leave with me
Know I got a penthouse suite
I said why you over there lookin' at me?
While I'm with my girlfriend
The lyrics to Kid Ink's "Hotel" explore the conflicted feelings of a man who is with his girlfriend but finds himself attracted to another woman. The song is essentially an invitation to the other woman to come back to the hotel with him (hence the title), where he can have his way with her. He tells her that he knows she's been looking at him and his girlfriend, and that he's interested in her too. He acknowledges that what he's doing is wrong, but he can't resist the temptation.
The lyrics are quite explicit, and they paint a picture of a man who is willing to cheat on his girlfriend without a second thought. The song can be seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of temptation, and the way that it can lead people down a path that they might later regret. At the same time, the song is also a celebration of hedonism and pleasure-seeking, and it captures the excitement and danger of forbidden love.
Overall, "Hotel" is a complex and nuanced exploration of human desire and temptation, as well as a commentary on the moral and ethical challenges that we face in our everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I said why you over there lookin' at me?
Asking someone why they are staring at him.
While I'm with my girlfriend
He is currently with his girlfriend.
Why you over there lookin' at me and my girlfriend?
Questioning why someone is staring at him and his girlfriend.
Let's take it to the hotel oh whoah
Suggesting to bring the other person to a hotel.
Yeah I said why you over there lookin'?
Repeating his question to reiterate the importance of the situation.
Got a starin' problem and you fuckin'
Accusing the other person of having a staring problem.
I know you see my girl, stop frontin'
Telling the person to stop pretending not to notice his girlfriend.
I'ma play it cool, baby roll one
Trying to stay calm and asking the other person to prepare a substance for them to consume.
While you make your way and get over here
Asking the other person to come closer to him and his girlfriend.
My girl ain't down then it's over
If his girlfriend is not okay with the situation, it will end.
Just tell her that she look good when I'm over there
Suggesting that the other person should compliment his girlfriend to make her feel better about the situation.
In the first place, pour one up
Asking to get a drink.
Baby don't be too thirsty
Telling the other person not to be too eager or desperate.
Groupie love ain't ever gon' work
Groupie love is not a good idea or sustainable.
See hoes ain't loyal and never keep it lowkey
Explaining that women who are not loyal will not keep their actions secret.
That ain't alright
Being unhappy with the idea of disloyal women.
I'ma take a shot, couple shots thru the night
Having some drinks throughout the night.
Tell a joke, keep it fun, make her feel it's alright
Trying to keep the mood light and fun to make everyone feel comfortable.
Give you the game wholesale
Explaining what he is doing and how he goes about it.
And bet a hundred that I take 'em to the hotel
Confident in his ability to bring someone to a hotel from the club setting.
We could take it up
Continuing the idea of going to a hotel.
Baby, we could take it up
Reinforcing the idea that they could take it to a hotel.
Take it to the hotel, baby leave with me
Asking the other person to leave with him to go to a hotel.
Know I got a penthouse suite
Informing the other person of the type of hotel room they could go to.
It's kinda hard when I see you lookin' over here
Uncomfortable when someone is staring at him and his girlfriend.
With them eyes
Staring is uncomfortable and can create tension.
I hope she don't come over here
Hoping that his girlfriend does not notice the other person's behavior.
'Cause I'm with my girl, you know I love her
Showing love and loyalty to his girlfriend.
Uh, but a nigga never Paranoid
Confident in his ability to handle the situation without being paranoid.
You fuckin' with a man not a little boy
Asserting himself as a mature man.
What? I could barley hear your little voice
Ignoring the other person's voice and acting as if it does not matter.
Clap it up, stack it up
Enjoying the night and the party atmosphere.
Where your purse? Just pack it up
Asking the other person to prepare to leave quickly.
Grab her hand, tell her we should go now
Moving quickly to leave the club and go to the hotel.
If you really wanna take this party to the hotel
Encouraging the other person to join him and his girlfriend at the hotel.
Over there lookin' all suspicious
The other person's behavior looks suspicious to him and his girlfriend.
Get a clue girl, don't be a mystery
Telling the other person to be straightforward and not create confusion or misunderstandings.
I see you likin' on all my pictures
Notices that the other person is liking his social media pictures.
Of me and my bitch, up in all of our business
Does not appreciate someone getting involved in his and his girlfriend's personal life.
So, you gotta know it ain't a limit to
Pointing out that there is no limit to what he is willing to do.
What appeal and the liquor do
Implying that the appeal of his lifestyle and liquor consumption can draw someone in.
Make a straight girl go down
Suggesting that even a straight girl may engage in behavior she otherwise would not because of the situation and the atmosphere.
Just spit down, I might fuck around and lick her too
Suggesting that he is open to engaging in sexual behavior with both the other person and his girlfriend.
It ain't a problem, my metabolism high
He is not worried about the potential for a negative physical reaction to the consumption of the substances he and the other person will engage in.
Eat you both up for dinner
Asserting himself as in charge of the situation and wanting to consume them both sexually.
Just keep it real with a real mothafucka
Asking the other person to be honest and authentic with him.
Ain't got time for no pretenders
He does not want to waste time with someone who is not genuine.
Now just bring it to me, that fleek, that freak, no classy stuff
Asking the other person to bring him something that is sexy and wild, and not classy or conservative.
Been pushin' up, don't pussy now
Encouraging the other person to be bold and not back down now that they have made it this far.
Bitch what you really on?
Challenging the other person's intentions and asking what they really want from him and the situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS, TYRONE WILLIAM GRIFFIN JR, CLARENCE MONTGOMERY III, BOBBY SIMMONS, CHRISTOPHER BROWN, DIJON MCFARLANE, VERSE SIMMONDS, CHRISTOPHER FEATHERSTONE, JUSTIN FEATHERSTONE, MATTHEW FEATHERSTONE, WILLIAM FEATHERSTONE
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