August learned at an early age that drugs and money could make you, or break you. With both his father and stepfather battling crack addiction, August’s mother moved their family to Houston, Texas in search of a fresh start. But Houston provided no happy ending. For years, a young August endured a home life plagued by drugs and violence. At just 14, he got word from New Orleans that is father, August Sr., lost his battle with drugs and alcohol.
In an attempt to escape his reality, August took to Youtube, where he posted dozens of homemade performance videos. His clips covering the likes of Musiq Soulchild and Lyfe Jennings went viral, generating millions of views in just over a month. It seemed that he was finally taking his first steps toward a bright future in music, but just a year later, reality hit home when his best friend was shot and killed in the streets of Houston. As quickly as August appeared, he vanished form Youtube, back to the real world. With tensions mounting, 16-year-old August was kicked out of his mother’s home. Alone, he returned to New Orleans. He bounced around between family and friends houses, but on some nights, only the corner store provided him shelter. Eventually, he took to the streets, selling drugs as a means of survival.
With his older brother also in the streets hustling, it wouldn’t be long before August learned that the addiction to money could be just as deadly as the addiction to drugs. Just days before August’s 18th birthday, his older brother was gunned down in New Orleans East, another unsolved murder in one of the nations most dangerous cities. “I never expected them [the police] to find his killer”, August explains. “People die everyday in the streets of New Orleans. Unfortunately, death has become a way of life,” but not for August. His brother’s death became his motivation to not become a statistic, but to pursue his musical aspirations on an entirely new level.
Under the guidance of NNTME MuCo, AKA Noontime, (management/production company), August relocated to Atlanta in 2011 to begin carving his own musical path, creating music in a lane that would separate him from his R&B counterparts. His experiences in life are what shaped him, so those experiences, no matter how brutally honest, positive or negative, would serve as the focal point of his artistry. In April of 2012 August teamed up with Hoodrich/MMG’s own DJ Scream for the release of his debut mixtape, ‘The Product’, which garnered him an internet and radio buzz, and spawned the Sound Mob produced single, “Sucka” featuring fellow New Orleans native, R&B crooner Lloyd. The anti-love track offers the opinion that “love is for suckas”, providing an alternative to the sappy love songs associated with today’s R&B.
This past May, Alsina returned with his second installment of ‘The Product‘ series, this time teaming up with DJ Drama and his Gangsta Grillz brand. The debut single “I Luv This Shit” finds August paired with fellow Def Jam label mate, Trinidad Jame$. The top 10 hit, produced by Knucklehead, speaks to the rebellious and, sometimes, reckless lifestyle that finds August singing words that many can relate to, “I’m way too drunk to be talking like this, I’m way too high to be trippin like this, I’m way too young to be livin like this, ask me why I do it I’ma put it like this... God Damn it, I luv it”. It’s that honest and rebellious tone that caught the ear of Cash Money CEO/Rich Gang boss, Birdman, who jumped on the remix to stamp the fellow New Orleans native.
With his buzz building, August’s next stamp would come from media giant MTV, as he was named one of 2013’s Fab 5, their annual list of hip-hop artist to watch. Exposure on the network helped to make his independent video “Downtown” ft. Kidd Kidd, a viral hit, generating nearly 1 million views in less than 2 months. The autobiographical song/visual would become the title track for Alsina’s first official NNTME/Radio Killa/Def Jam release, an 8-song EP titled, ‘Downtown: Life Under the Gun’, which offers collaborations between Alsina and the previously mentioned Jame$ & Kidd Kidd, along with NOLA veteran Curren$y, and Atlanta newcomer Rich Homie Quan. Of the EP, Alsina says, “It allows you to walk through my hood with me and see where I’m from. Don’t get it confused, this isn’t my album, just a few songs to let people know what I’m about and why I do this”.
While just 21 years old, and already a lifetime of experiences behind him, August Alsina is living proof that your past doesn’t have to dictate your future, and that life’s hardships can be the motivation required for success.
I Luv This Shit
August Alsina Lyrics
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Ay (ohh) uh-huh (whoa-ohh)
Ay (ohh) ay (ohh)
Ay (whoa-ohh) uh-huh (whoa-ohhhhh-ohhh)
Man I luv this shit (Man I luv this shit)
Man I luv this shit (Man I luv this shit)
Man I luv this shit (Man I luv this shit)
Man I luv this shit (Man I luv this shit) (oh)
A nigga back with this motherfuckin' remix (remix)
And we about to kill this shit
See I went and got a little help
To get the whole club poppin' like Freaknik
'Cause we got Rozay, a little Bombay,
A little peach Ciroc and we faded
Soon as we step in, we got your chick, and yo' chick, and yo' chick
And I know you hate it 'cause we lining up the shots (shots)
Yungin' got the heat to make em' pop
Soon as we hit the parking lot,
Then we see all the panties drop
Girl, ain't no bitch nigga, no rich nigga, no snitch nigga
Yo' bitch choosin' on a real nigga, let her chill nigga
That's real, 'cause I'm so fucked up, now I'm talking my shit
Way too high to be trippin' like this
Niggas hatin' hard, bitches all on my dick
This is what you want, I'mma put it like this
Lay it down to the Aug, Trey and Chris remix
Say you luv it (ay), you luv it girl (ay)
You luv it (ay), you luv it girl (uh-huh)
You luv it (ay), say you luv it girl (ay)
You luv it (ay), better make you luv it girl (uh-huh)
The way I fuck her, you would think I luv this bitch
I tell her keep on suckin', girl get all this dick
And I'mma keep grinding, nigga try'na get rich
She tell me keep fuckin', cause she luv this shit
(God damn it, I love it)
She said she just got her some titties
(She said she just got her some titties)
Can't wait till' I come to her city
(Can't wait till' I come to her city)
I smoke till I choke and I'm dizzy
The liquors invading my kidneys,
Been chillin' and I feel like killin' you niggas
Bitches been missing me lately (oh),
They love it when I talk to em' crazy (oh)
Suck a nigga dick, do it with alot of spit,
Let it drip, yeah catch my babies
Ooh-whoa, that's my baby (my baby) just do it like you care
Girl don't worry bout' your, hairs fuck up
'Cause I'm pullin' it like this
Your man's fucked up, he don't do you like this
Feels so good that a nigga might kiss
If you ask her she gon' tell you like this
God damn it she loves it (she loves it), she loves it (she loves it)
She loves it (she loves it), she loves it
God damn it she loves it (ooh), she loves it
She loves it, she loves it
So I'mma keep on fucking like I luv this bitch (ohh)
Imma keep her bussin', cause she luv this dick (whoa-ohh)
Imma keep stuntin', cause I luv bein' rich (ohh)
Imma keep doin', and I does this shit
God damn it, I luv it
She said make luv, just make luv, just make luv to me
Right now (just do it), and she want to try some new shit (just do it)
She said when I kiss it, go and sing to her (how?)
Like this, laa-laa laa-laa laa (Laa-laa laa-laa laa)
Don't need full conversation
All we doin' is licking, and fucking, and touching, your booty be speaking another language
(Oh yeah)
This real life to his fake shit
Bottles in the air, I'm faded
Drinking, I'm so fucked up, now I'm talking my shit
I'm so bossed up, I be talking like Rich
Niggas they know, bitches all on my dick
Baby when we play, put this song on replay
She like "Ooh, that's my shit" and I luv it
I luv it (ay), I luv it (ay)
I, god damn it I luv you baby (ay), I luv it (ay)
I luv it (ay)
I, I'm gon' luv her better, 'cause her man ain't shit
And I'mma keep on strokin', 'cause she luv this dick
And I'mma keep on lickin', 'cause she luv it
She tell me keep fuckin, cause she luv this shit, and I luv it
In August Alsina's song "I Luv This Shit," the lyrics capture the feeling of excitement and pleasure that comes with partying, the company of good friends and alcohol. The opening lines are repeated throughout the song, reassuring the listener that the good vibes are present throughout. The song features a remix with fellow R&B artists Chris Brown and Trey Songz, who contribute their own verses, adding to the sensual tone of the lyrics.
The lyrics describe a night out where the crew is enjoying drinks and the company of women who are drawn to them. The singer of the song boasts about his sexual prowess and how the women are drawn to him. He knows that his haters are watching, but he is too high to be bothered about them. The lines "Your man's fucked up, he don't do you like this/Feels so good that a nigga might kiss" illustrate his dominance over his rivals and his confidence when it comes to his sexual talents.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay (ohh) ay (ohh)
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Ay (ohh) uh-huh (whoa-ohh)
Continuing to show excitement and agreement
Man I luv this shit (Man I luv this shit)
Expressing deep affection and enjoyment for the situation
Man I luv this shit (Man I luv this shit)
Reiterating the deep affection and enjoyment
Man I luv this shit (Man I luv this shit)
Continuing to express the deep affection and enjoyment
Man I luv this shit (Man I luv this shit)
Reaffirming the deep affection and enjoyment
A nigga back with this motherfuckin' remix (remix)
Returning with a new version of the song
And we about to kill this shit
Possessing confidence about making a great impact
See I went and got a little help
Enlisting assistance to make the performance even better
To get the whole club poppin' like Freaknik
Aiming to create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere in the club
'Cause we got Rozay, a little Bombay,
Referring to specific alcoholic beverages they have
A little peach Ciroc and we faded
Being intoxicated from drinking alcohol
Soon as we step in, we got your chick, and yo' chick, and yo' chick
Attracting the attention of various women upon entering the club
And I know you hate it 'cause we lining up the shots (shots)
Realizing that others feel envious as they continue to drink and have fun
Yungin' got the heat to make em' pop
Having the ability to create a lively and exciting atmosphere
Soon as we hit the parking lot,
As soon as they leave the club and enter the parking lot
Then we see all the panties drop
Observing women becoming sexually interested and undressing
Girl, ain't no bitch nigga, no rich nigga, no snitch nigga
Asserting that they are not weak, wealthy, or dishonest
Yo' bitch choosin' on a real nigga, let her chill nigga
Emphasizing that someone's girlfriend is attracted to them and should relax
That's real, 'cause I'm so fucked up, now I'm talking my shit
Speaking boldly and confidently while under the influence of alcohol
Way too high to be trippin' like this
Too intoxicated to be bothered or concerned about trivial matters
Niggas hatin' hard, bitches all on my dick
Experiencing jealousy from others while attracting female attention
This is what you want, I'mma put it like this
Indicating that the current situation is the desire of others
Lay it down to the Aug, Trey and Chris remix
Promoting and giving credit to the remix with August Alsina, Trey Songz, and Chris Brown
Say you luv it (ay), you luv it girl (ay)
Acknowledging and affirming someone's love and enjoyment
You luv it (ay), you luv it girl (uh-huh)
Reiterating that someone truly loves and enjoys the situation
You luv it (ay), say you luv it girl (ay)
Encouraging someone to express their love and enjoyment for the situation
You luv it (ay), better make you luv it girl (uh-huh)
Making a prediction that someone will love and enjoy the situation
The way I fuck her, you would think I luv this bitch
Engaging in sexual activity with intense passion and expertise
I tell her keep on suckin', girl get all this dick
Instructing someone to continue performing oral sex and receive complete satisfaction
And I'mma keep grinding, nigga try'na get rich
Continuing to work hard in order to achieve financial success
She tell me keep fuckin', cause she luv this shit
Receiving encouragement to continue having sex because of the partner's enjoyment
(God damn it, I love it)
Exclaiming passionately about the intense love and enjoyment
She said she just got her some titties
Referring to a woman's recent breast enhancement surgery
(She said she just got her some titties)
Reiterating that the woman has recently undergone breast augmentation
Can't wait till' I come to her city
Expressing anticipation and excitement to visit the woman's hometown
(Can't wait till' I come to her city)
Reaffirming the eagerness to visit the woman's city
I smoke till I choke and I'm dizzy
Continuously smoking marijuana until experiencing dizziness
The liquors invading my kidneys,
Acknowledging the negative effects of excessive alcohol consumption on the kidneys
Been chillin' and I feel like killin' you niggas
Being relaxed and confident while possessing a desire to outperform others
Bitches been missing me lately (oh)
Noticing that women have been longing for their presence recently
They love it when I talk to em' crazy (oh)
Enjoying the attention and attraction received when speaking in a provocative manner
Suck a nigga dick, do it with alot of spit,
Performing oral sex with enthusiasm, using excessive saliva
Let it drip, yeah catch my babies
Allowing the saliva to flow and be received by the partner
Ooh-whoa, that's my baby (my baby) just do it like you care
Expressing affection and attachment to the partner, urging them to perform with passion
Girl don't worry bout' your, hairs fuck up
Encouraging the partner not to be concerned about the state of their hair
'Cause I'm pullin' it like this
Using a specific technique to enhance the sexual experience
Your man's fucked up, he don't do you like this
Comparing the partner's current sexual experience to their previous partner's lackluster performance
Feels so good that a nigga might kiss
Experiencing intense pleasure to the point where kissing the partner becomes a possibility
If you ask her she gon' tell you like this
Asserting that if someone were to ask the partner, they would confirm the satisfaction
God damn it she loves it (she loves it), she loves it (she loves it)
Affirming the partner's intense love and enjoyment
She loves it (she loves it), she loves it
Reiterating the partner's intense love and enjoyment
God damn it she loves it (ooh), she loves it
Reaffirming the partner's intense love and enjoyment
She loves it, she loves it
Repeatedly emphasizing the partner's intense love and enjoyment
So I'mma keep on fucking like I luv this bitch (ohh)
Continuing to engage in passionate sex as if deeply in love with the partner
Imma keep her bussin', cause she luv this dick (whoa-ohh)
Maintaining the partner's sexual satisfaction because of their intense affection for the male genitalia
Imma keep stuntin', cause I luv bein' rich (ohh)
Continuing to flaunt wealth and success because of the enjoyment derived from it
Imma keep doin', and I does this shit
Persisting in one's actions and expertise, displaying confidence and mastery
She said make luv, just make luv, just make luv to me
Expressing the desire for romantic and sexual intimacy
Right now (just do it), and she want to try some new shit (just do it)
Expressing the immediate desire to explore new sexual experiences
She said when I kiss it, go and sing to her (how?)
Requesting the partner to serenade her while engaging in kissing or oral sex
Like this, laa-laa laa-laa laa (Laa-laa laa-laa laa)
Demonstrating the desired melodic tune to be sung during the intimate act
Don't need full conversation
Preferring non-verbal communication during intimate moments
All we doin' is licking, and fucking, and touching, your booty be speaking another language
Engaging in sexual activities focused on oral sex, intercourse, and stimulating the partner's buttocks
(Oh yeah)
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
This real life to his fake shit
Differentiating authentic experiences from shallow and insincere encounters
Bottles in the air, I'm faded
Drinking alcohol heavily to the point of being intoxicated
Drinking, I'm so fucked up, now I'm talking my shit
Communicating brashly and unfiltered due to being heavily intoxicated
I'm so bossed up, I be talking like Rich
Asserting authority and confidence in one's speech and actions, resembling the behavior of a wealthy individual
Niggas they know, bitches all on my dick
Others are aware of their status and attractiveness, with women showing strong interest
Baby when we play, put this song on replay
Requesting that this specific song be continuously played during their intimate encounters
She like "Ooh, that's my shit" and I luv it
Reaffirming the partner's intense love and enjoyment for the song and their relationship
I luv it (ay), I luv it (ay)
Expressing personal affection and enjoyment
I, god damn it I luv you baby (ay), I luv it (ay)
Admitting strong affection and love for the partner, as well as the overall situation
I luv it (ay)
Continuing to express personal affection and enjoyment
I, I'm gon' luv her better, 'cause her man ain't shit
Committing to treating the partner with more love and care than their current unsatisfactory partner
And I'mma keep on strokin', 'cause she luv this dick
Continuing to have sex with enthusiasm and passion because of the partner's enjoyment
And I'mma keep on lickin', 'cause she luv it
Continuing to perform oral sex with eagerness because of the partner's intense enjoyment
She tell me keep fuckin, cause she luv this shit, and I luv it
Receiving encouragement from the partner to persist in sexual activity because of their mutual enjoyment and love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: August Anthony Alsina, Christopher Maurice Brown, Samuel Eugene Irving III, Tremaine Aldon Neverson, Ralph Jeanty, Sean McMillion, Christine Massa Spiky
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