Starting out as a 2-man project ¡MAYDAY! has since evolved into a full-fledged 6-man band with a buzz so loud that it came to the attention of hip-hop mogul Lil’ Wayne who had to stop and take notice. He invited the band, which consists of MCs Bernz and Wrekonize, producer/guitarist Plex Luthor, bassist/keyboardist Gianni Ca$h, drummer L.T. Hopkins and percussionist NonMS, to be his on-screen band in 3 of his videos (“Get A Life,” “Da Da Da,” and “On Fire”), had them perform at his 2010 Super Bowl party, and then gave them the ultimate high-five by wearing a ¡MAYDAY! t-shirt in his “Get A Life” video and proclaiming himself the next member of the band. It doesn’t stop with Lil Wayne – as the #1 indie rapper alive, Tech N9ne quickly signed the band to his Strange Music label. So far, the relationship has proved fruitful. The band completed two US Strange Music tours, including the record breaking 90 shows in 99 days Hostile Takeover tour with Tech and Machine Gun Kelly; produced the entire Tech N9ne Klusterfuk EP which hit #1 on the indie Billboard charts; released their Billboard top 100 charting Strange debut album, Take Me To Your Leader, and most recently, released their new EP, Thirft Store Halos, which quickly hit #3 on the iTunes Hip-Hop charts on the first day of release. Numerous platinum and buzz-worthy artists and producers such as Cee-Lo, David Banner, Black Thought (The Roots), SpaceGhostPurrp, NORE, Jim Jonsin (TI, Lil’ Wayne, Kid Cudi), Ace Hood and more have stepped up to work with the ¡MAYDAY! crew.
¡MAYDAY!‘s distinctive fusion of urban and alt.rock is pushing the boundaries of music as they flex their muscles in areas of funk that hip-hop has yet to explore. Their attention to detail (they write, arrange, mix and produce all the music themselves) and explosive live show is impossible to ignore. Miami Magazine said of their performance: “¡MAYDAY!‘s musical mash-up fuels both its frenzied live shows and a new album that oozes Miami cool.” ¡MAYDAY!‘s signature style has already caught the ear of media outlets like MTV, XXL, RapRadar, HipHopDX, 2DopeBoyz and more, and as DJ Khaled proclaimed: “¡MAYDAY! is headed to the top floor.”
After premiering the video for their Cee-Lo assisted single “Groundhog Day” on Youtube, the clip achieved a record-breaking 2 million plus views in less than two days and garnered attention from The New York Times, ABC World News Tonight, NBC 6 Evening News and Inside Edition. Later that year “Groundhog Day” was featured on HBO’s Entourage. Other songs including “Watching Me” from ¡MAYDAY!’s debut album, have been used in video games (NBA Street Homecourt 2007) and television, including Stuck on an Island’s “On 2 Somth’n” which was featured in ABC Family’s popular show Lincoln Heights.
¡MAYDAY! has long been a force in the Miami underground scene. Live ¡MAYDAY! puts on an impressive show with a exhilarating party vibe. The Miami Herald said ¡MAYDAY! “…captures the electric excitement of a city on the verge of a breakthrough” and the Miami New Times called them “…one of Miami’s hardest-hitting bands.” After the release of their self-titled debut album, URB Magazine placed ¡MAYDAY! In their next 20 Artists to Watch and MTV chose them as one of the Freshmen Five giving them opportunities to travel the US performing to packed houses with a spectrum of artists ranging from Daft Punk to Big Boi to Method Man and Goodie Mob.
¡MAYDAY! is a band that fits right in, but their sound is different. It’s live, hard-hitting, future brand of music posted up somewhere between rock and a hard place, strangely familiar, yet brand new.
Good Pressure
¡Mayday! Lyrics
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Get paper
Get love
Get riches
Get fucked
Get lifted
Get buzzed
Get back
[Verse 1: Bernz]
One time for my ace with the mace
Gotta get away from this place
Hollywood hills and dreams of the taste
Of the good life too bad I'm stuck in the rat race
No trace of the person I was
Even though a motherfucker got a buzz I swear I ain't abusing these drugs
But I used to care a lot more if I got love
Now I'm Mike Fox in a silver box Delorean
Hop to the future trying write my story and
I can't disappear off this polaroid
Jump to the front grab the wheel time to steer into the orient
So far from the soylent fiends for the green I'm a meme with a poignant
Blurb for the herbs
Never mince my words while I spit on the curb looking up at these birds
[Hook]
[Verse 2: Bernz]
One time for the real believers
Struck a chord with the underachievers
And my mans with the bloody cleavers
And them bitches with the disco fevers
See the things I fight with are like ghosts
They haunt me on a personal note
Fuck a toast let's smoke
Forgot what I wrote cause it dont matter yo
Lost faith in the process and my heroes
Never got props from my pops for the steelo
Man it don't stop gotta rock for my folks
Even though hope ain't got hope under kino's
Put a noose up but the crew never choked
I'm a elope with my ho up to Hiro's
Hit a drink till we both fall on the floor
While the whole world rocking out to placebo's
[Hook]
The ¡Mayday! song "Good Pressure" is about the desire to get away from the pressures of everyday life and focus on what truly matters. The hook emphasizes the importance of getting back to one's roots and remembering who they are, rather than getting caught up in the pursuit of material wealth and instant gratification. The first verse, delivered by Bernz, starts off with a shoutout to a friend who carries a canister of pepper spray for protection. Bernz expresses his desire to leave the Hollywood scene and the rat race it represents, longing for a simpler life. He acknowledges that he has changed since becoming famous, but insists that he is not abusing drugs despite his indulgence. Instead, he reflects on how he used to care more about the love he received, and how he is now trying to navigate through this new reality.
In the second verse, Bernz addresses his fans and fellow underachievers, mentioning his struggles with personal demons that haunt him. He ruminates on the lack of recognition from his father and his heroes, but remains committed to his music and his crew. He realizes that hope can sometimes be elusive, but asserts that he will never give up on his dreams. He ends the verse by referencing the popular band Placebo, whose music he suggests is a facade.
Line by Line Meaning
Get paper
Make money
Get love
Find love
Get riches
Attain wealth
Get fucked
Experience pleasure
Get lifted
Use drugs
Get buzzed
Drink alcohol
Get back
Return to my true self
[Verse 1] One time for my ace with the mace
Acknowledging a friend who carries pepper spray for protection
Gotta get away from this place
Desire to leave a negative environment
Hollywood hills and dreams of the taste
Yearning for success in the entertainment industry
Of the good life too bad I'm stuck in the rat race
Regretting being trapped in a cycle of work and stress
No trace of the person I was
Feeling disconnected from one's past self
Even though a motherfucker got a buzz I swear I ain't abusing these drugs
Clarifying that drug use is not a problem
But I used to care a lot more if I got love
Missing the importance placed on love in the past
Now I'm Mike Fox in a silver box Delorean
Feeling trapped like a character from Back to the Future
Hop to the future trying write my story and
Hoping to create a better future for oneself
I can't disappear off this polaroid
Can't escape the past
Jump to the front grab the wheel time to steer into the orient
Taking control of one's own fate
So far from the soylent fiends for the green I'm a meme with a poignant
Feeling disconnected from mainstream culture and the pursuit of wealth
Blurb for the herbs
Acknowledging the influence of marijuana in the creative process
Never mince my words while I spit on the curb looking up at these birds
Being honest and direct while observing the world around oneself
[Verse 2] One time for the real believers
Acknowledging those who pursue their dreams and believe in themselves
Struck a chord with the underachievers
Resonating with those who feel they haven't reached their full potential
And my mans with the bloody cleavers
Showing love for friends who are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed
And them bitches with the disco fevers
Appreciating women who love to dance and have fun
See the things I fight with are like ghosts
Struggling with internal demons
They haunt me on a personal note
Feeling personally affected by these internal struggles
Fuck a toast let's smoke
Prioritizing smoking over celebrating
Forgot what I wrote cause it dont matter yo
Feeling like one's creative work is unimportant
Lost faith in the process and my heroes
Feeling disillusioned with the creative process and those who inspire
Never got props from my pops for the steelo
Not receiving recognition from a father figure for one's style or accomplishments
Man it don't stop gotta rock for my folks
Continuing to work hard for the people who support and believe in oneself
Even though hope ain't got hope under kino's
Acknowledging that hope can be hard to find
Put a noose up but the crew never choked
Going through tough times together without giving up
I'm a elope with my ho up to Hiro's
Escaping with a loved one to a place where one can be happy
Hit a drink till we both fall on the floor
Drinking until one is physically unable to continue
While the whole world rocking out to placebo's
Feeling disconnected from mainstream society and trends
Contributed by Elena E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rin Nakumara
One time for my ace with the mace
Gotta get away from this place
Hollywood hills and dreams of the taste
Of the good life too bad I'm stuck in the rat race
No trace of the person I was
Even though a motherfucker got a buzz I swear I ain't abusing these drugs
But I used to care a lot more if I got love
Now I'm Mike Fox in a silver box Delorean
Hop to the future trying write my story and
I can't disappear right off this polaroid
Jump to the front grab the wheel time to steer into the orient
So far from the soylent fiends for the green I'm a meme with a poignant
Blurb for the herbs
Never mince my words while I spit on the curb looking up at these birds
SideTrack TV
This one of my favorite mayday songs Berns is fire I cant wait for that solo album
destructo
I'm so ready for it. They released 1 track and it's dope
Kevin Ess
Still vibing to this in 2023. Good memories 🙏🏼 good pressure
Jess Stands And Looks Back
I can be in a shitty mood.... Turn this song on and I'm feeling 💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
D Rek
11 years!!! Since my first MAYDAY experience! 😭😎👍🏾
WATCHNOWVIDEOS
This month marks my 6th year
Cody_King1994
Love that mayday music
Kruz Grey
Pretty good song to vibe to and have drinks to :)
Benji Lee
I really love this song
jaileye
Can't wait for the show tonight!!