In 1995, the Memphis underground rap group, then named "Triple 6 Mafia", released its first official album, Mystic Stylez. It had recorded this album by using the profits from its highly successful underground tape Smoked Out, Loced Out. The members then changed the group's name to "Three 6 Mafia" (or sometimes "3-6 Mafia") and now use the Triple-6 name on the compilations of reissued tracks from their underground tapes. They did this because radio stations supposedly refused to play the songs of a group whose name included a reference to the number 666. There are also rumors that the name was changed because of copyright reasons due to a falling out with others in the Memphis rap scene. The group has had a number of disputes with former allies, namely Playa Fly, Gangsta Blac, and Skinny Pimp. In fact, some say that the group was originally named "Three Six Mafia" (all words spelled out), then switched to "Triple Six" for similar reasons.
On the 1995 single "Live By Yo Rep", the group had accused Cleveland group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony of stealing its style (a mix of quasi-harmonic rapping and blatant references to the occult). The track "All Original" on Bone's Art of War album is thought to be a dis of Three Six (this issue has apparently been settled, however). The problems between the two groups were eventually settled in family court in June 1996.
Eventually, Three 6 Mafia moved towards the "crunk" style of rap - repetitive chanting aimed at hyping a crowd (e.g.— "tear the club up, nigga, tear the club up!"). This direction (exemplified by songs like "Sippin' on Syrup" with Houston rappers UGK) helped them reach number 6 on the Billboard album chart in 2000 with their CD 6661: When the Smoke Clears.
Three 6 has expanded its operations considerably. Its stable of affiliated rappers is called "Hypnotize Minds" or the "Hypnotize Camp Posse" (HCP). Aside from many of the individual members releasing solo albums, they have also released material from "Tear Da Club Up Thugs" (a side project) and "Three Six Mafia Presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse" (a Memphis rap compilation). Unfortunately, Three 6 Mafia has also lost many members. Koopsta Knicca left due to a monetary dispute, while La Chat is currently pursuing a solo career. Gangsta Boo is rumored to have converted to Christianity and is interested in gospel music (which she denies, saying that it's a rumor started by her former label mates). Lord Infamous is likely in prison and very possibly under 24-hour lockdown, although Juicy J has said he's on "vacation." T-Rock has parted ways with Three 6 Mafia, and has publicly dissed the entire clique and accused them of shady business dealings in interviews and on his track "Mr. Big Man." Project Pat recently served time in prison for a parole violation, but was released in July 2005.
In 2003, Three 6 Mafia released the album Da Unbreakables, which features collaborations with Lil' Flip, Pimp C, (from UGK), Lil' Wyte, Frayser Boy, Hank Williams, Jr., and Project Pat. The album produced the hit "Ridin' Spinnerz," which featured Lil' Flip.
In 2005, Three 6 Mafia released their highly anticipated new album “Most Known Unknown.” It was notable that Lord Infamous was missing from this album. The generally accepted reason was that he had been incarcerated; however, Three 6 Mafia claim he is on "holiday.” He has since officially returned to Three 6 Mafia recently. The group is said to be associated with the crip gang. They diss the bloods in many of their lyrics.
Three 6 Mafia has always been known for their controversial and sometimes misunderstood lyrics. For example, in the song "Knock the Black Off Yo Ass", they reference the DC Area Sniper Shootings in multiple lines in the song. "I think they better call Bush, 'cause it's a national disaster, when I unleash my pistol-grip Bushmaster." "You can't hide, you can't run. I'm a sniper, ridin' in a blue Chevy, a trunk full of guns, man you hoes ain't ready."
“Stay Fly” was the first single off of The Most Unknown album. The next single released off of the album was "Poppin’ My Collar," which premiered around mid January 2006.
Their song "Late Nite Tip" is favoured by car audio enthusiasts for its deep, rolling bassline and is a stalwart of testing ones sound system also it is known that they sampled many Willie Hutch songs on their album Most Known Unknown
In January of 2006, Three 6 Mafia made history as they became the first African-American hip-hop act to be nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Achievement In Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song). The group was nominated for the song It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp off of the Hustle & Flow soundtrack. The first hip-hop act to actually be nominated for an Academy Award in this category was Eminem in 2002 for the song Lose Yourself off the 8 Mile soundtrack and he also won the award. Three 6 Mafia was credited by their real names in the nomination and not by their group name. Jordan Houston (Juicy J), Cedric Coleman (Crunchy Black), and Paul Beauregard (DJ Paul) were named in the nomination. Terrance Howard, who performed the song in the movie, refuses to perform it at the Academy Awards possibly because it reinforces stereotypes that all black males are pimps.
On March 5, 2006, Three 6 Mafia won the Academy Award they were nominated for, becoming the first African American Hip-Hop group to win an Oscar.
During May Crunchy Black left Three 6 Mafia to go on his own. He is releasing 4 mixtapes and 4 dvds in the near future.
Origin: Memphis, Tennessee
Year Formed: 1991
Stay Fly
Three 6 Mafia Lyrics
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For the first time it's going down in history, baby
New Three 6 Mafia
Featuring 8Ball and MJG
Young Buck in from Tennessee
I gotta stay fly, 'til I die
I gotta stay fly, 'til I die
I gotta stay fly, 'til I die
I gotta stay fly (yeah), 'til I die (ayy)
Call me the juice and you know I'm a stunt
Ride in the car with some bump in the trunk
Tone in my lap and you know it's the pump
Breakin' down the good weed rollin' the blunt
Ghetto pimp tight girls say I'm the man
Ice on the wrist with the ice in the chains
Ridin' through the hood got me grippin' the grain
And I'm sippin' the same while I'm changin' the lanes
Eyes real tight 'cause I'm chokin' the creep
Vision messed up 'cause I'm drinkin' the lean
Messing with D boys riding them big toys
Make your main gal wanna get on my team
She gotta give it up before she get in my car
I ain't Denzel but I know I'm a star
'Cause when I'm in the club I be back in the far
In the VIP part and buyin' the bar (buyin' the bar)
DJ Paul is a dog, one you do not trust
You leave your green around me
Nigga your green gonna get lit up
You leave your drink around me
Believe your drink gonna get drugged up
You leave your girl around me
And she bad she gonna get stuffed
These niggas is spies we living it live keep them nice tires
Ridin' around what they like
Make a couple of nuns a couple of dimes
It's purple (purp), purple (purp), purple and swallow it down
With the yurple (yip), yurple (yip), yurples, it's goin' down
I gotta stay fly, 'til I die
I gotta stay fly, 'til I die
Puff, puff, pass nigga roll that blunt
Let's get high nigga smoke us one
Car pull out the phantom
Niggas can't stand it but them hoes gon' come out
Just really wanna smoke my weed
Fuck these hoes and stack my cheese
Stop at the light and pause on 3
Hit the mall and it be all on me
But gotta keep one eye out for the po-po
Close the window when I roll the indo
Know they mad 'cause I roll the Benzo
It's that purple not pretend-o
Three 6 Mafia and they my kin folks
So when I'm in Memphis, Ten-a-key
I just might not bring my own
'Cause them niggas still let me smoke for free
What's up Mary? (How you doin'?)
Mary Jane (stanky nigga)
Since I have met you girl you ruined my brain (ruined my brain)
You stole my heart (you stole my heart)
Right from the start (right from the start)
So I broke you down lil mama and hit you in the dark (hit you in the dark)
I gotta stay fly, 'til I die
I gotta stay fly, 'til I die (yeah)
Front row full of that dro'
Leave the club full of rolls, 8 mo'
Your girlfriend wanna ride with me
In the car wit a pimp where she supposed ta be
You ain't met no dudes spittin' cold as me
With a bag of kush that cost six-fifty
Have a nigga who smoke Reggie Miller
Coughin' and choking constantly
Tastes like fruit when you hit it
Gotta have bread to get it
Smoke all night, sleep all day
That should be the American way
Roll that shit, light that shit
Hit that shit, hold that shit
Blow that shit out slow
Then pass it to me, bro
MJ (ayy) gonna sprinkle in some of that
Super incredible, leave a nigga runnin' back
Where the nigga really good sticky number at
Cuttin' through the cigarillo like a lumberjack
In the morning what I need is to breath again a whole lot of weed
But maybe somebody can give me what I need when I want no less than the best of the trees
DJ Paul and Juicy J, 8Ball and MJG
And Young Buck we don't give a fuck
We must represent this Tennessee
We drink a whole lot of Hennessey
Nigga got a little hair on his chest
And we be like Bill Clinton girl take it out ya mouth
We'll shoot it down right on your dress
Fly-y-y-y-y-y-y
The song Stay Fly by Three 6 Mafia features 8Ball and MJG, as well as Young Buck from Tennessee. The song refers to the desire of the artists to stay fly until they die. The term fly is a slang term usually used to describe a person, object, or situation that is impressive and stylish. The song’s hook, ‘I gotta stay fly, ‘til I die,’ reinforces this desire to remain stylish even in the afterlife. The lyrics involve references to hip-hop culture such as smoking weed, having luxury cars, and partying at clubs.
In the first verse, the rapper declares himself a ‘juice,' meaning a fashionable and charming person who can attract people with ease. They claim to have good taste in music and pride themselves on being able to identify good weed. The chorus is then repeated, emphasizing the importance of staying stylish and impressive throughout life.
The second verse contains lyrics that describe DJ Paul as untrustworthy, and someone who could drug, steal, or manipulate from you. The lyrics also suggest that the artists are unapologetically themselves and live without care for public opinion. The verse also references smoking weed and partying in the clubs, and the importance of keeping an eye out for the police who could infringe on their good time.
Line by Line Meaning
For the first time it's going down in history, baby
This is a significant moment as the new Three 6 Mafia featuring 8Ball and MJG and Young Buck in from Tennessee.
I gotta stay fly, 'til I die
I have a commitment to maintaining my stylish and prosperous lifestyle for the rest of my days.
Call me the juice and you know I'm a stunt
Ride in the car with some bump in the trunk
Tone in my lap and you know it's the pump
Breakin' down the good weed rollin' the blunt
I am known as the man with authority, riding around in a car with a sound system that's bumping, a firearm for my protection, and of course, rolling up some good quality marijuana.
Ghetto pimp tight girls say I'm the man
Ice on the wrist with the ice in the chains
Ridin' through the hood got me grippin' the grain
And I'm sippin' the same while I'm changin' the lanes
Eyes real tight 'cause I'm chokin' the creep
Vision messed up 'cause I'm drinkin' the lean
Messing with D boys riding them big toys
Make your main gal wanna get on my team
She gotta give it up before she get in my car
I ain't Denzel but I know I'm a star
'Cause when I'm in the club I be back in the far
In the VIP part and buyin' the bar (buyin' the bar)
Promiscuous women acknowledge me as a top dog in the game, covered in flashy jewelry, cruising through the streets with an impressive car, enjoying my favorite alcoholic drink while maneuvering through traffic. My vision is blurry due to the combination of codeine and alcohol, while I'm hanging with some drug dealers, riding fancy cars, luring your girl to join my circle. She needs to show her loyalty to the group before joining in, and even though I am not a movie star, I am still a sensation in the nightlife, buying out the bar section in the VIP area.
DJ Paul is a dog, one you do not trust
You leave your green around me
Nigga your green gonna get lit up
You leave your drink around me
Believe your drink gonna get drugged up
You leave your girl around me
And she bad she gonna get stuffed
These niggas is spies we living it live keep them nice tires
Ridin' around what they like
Make a couple of nuns a couple of dimes
It's purple (purp), purple (purp), purple and swallow it down
With the yurple (yip), yurple (yip), yurples, it's goin' down
DJ Paul is like a canine, one that you should be wary of since if you leave your marijuana anywhere around me, I am likely to smoke it. If you leave your drink around, don't be surprised if it contains an extra ingredient. If your lady is around, then she is going to end up in bed with me because I am that smooth. We are living our dreams, making enough money, and rolling around with fancy wheels. We are making a little bit of cash here and there, and it feels excellent. Then, it is time for the purple drink, so we take it down with a spoon or straw.
Front row full of that dro'
Leave the club full of rolls, 8 mo'
Your girlfriend wanna ride with me
In the car wit a pimp where she supposed ta be
You ain't met no dudes spittin' cold as me
With a bag of kush that cost six-fifty
Have a nigga who smoke Reggie Miller
Coughin' and choking constantly
Tastes like fruit when you hit it
Gotta have bread to get it
Smoke all night, sleep all day
That should be the American way
Roll that shit, light that shit
Hit that shit, hold that shit
Blow that shit out slow
Then pass it to me, bro
Sitting in the front row with high-quality marijuana, and after the club, we are full of money. Your girlfriend wants a ride from us because this is where all the real players go. You have never met anyone like me in the rap game who has the same cold delivery. I have a 6.50-dollar bag of the best marijuana strain. If you happen to smoke with me, you would choke for sure. The taste is fruity, and to purchase, it will cost a considerable sum of money. This is the American way, smoke all day and sleep and chill all night. The process is simple, roll it up, light it up, inhale, and exhale slowly while passing it to the homie.
MJ (ayy) gonna sprinkle in some of that
Super incredible, leave a nigga runnin' back
Where the nigga really good sticky number at
Cuttin' through the cigarillo like a lumberjack
In the morning what I need is to breath again a whole lot of weed
But maybe somebody can give me what I need when I want no less than the best of the trees
DJ Paul and Juicy J, 8Ball and MJG
And Young Buck we don't give a fuck
We must represent this Tennessee
We drink a whole lot of Hennessey
Nigga got a little hair on his chest
And we be like Bill Clinton girl take it out ya mouth
We'll shoot it down right on your dress
MJ doing his part, adding flavor to the party, and of course, leaving a powerful impression. We are looking for the best weed available, and it turns out to be quite an impressive product. We have the right tool to make the cigarillo and cut through it like butter. In the morning, I find myself craving the weed high again, but maybe somebody will help me find the best marijuana strain. A group of the best rappers from Tennessee representing our state while drinking Hennessey. We are tough guys, and just like President Clinton, some women will have to watch their mouths when we are around. However, the ladies that are cool may get down with us.
Fly-y-y-y-y-y-y
Repeatedly stating fly with a prolonged 'y' giving emphasis on the excellence of his flashy lifestyle.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul D. Beauregard, David Darnell Brown, Darnell Carlton, Marlon J. Goodwin, Jordan Houston, Willie Mckinley Hutchinson, Premero Smith, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH
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isaiah turner
on Smokin On Da Dro
this son dope as heck very good