They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1993 album Comin' Out Hard. The album was successful commercially as well as critically and established the group as a prominent act in the then emerging Southern Rap scene. Their subsequent albums in the 1990s including 1994's On the Outside Looking In, and 1995's On Top of the World cemented their status as some of the South's best rappers. On Top of the World was particularly succeessful, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 200 and being certified Gold. After those albums both 8Ball & MJG released solo albums, first MJG's No More Glory in 1997 and then 8Ball's Lost in 1998. They reunited in 1999 to release their fourth album as a group, titled In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1
For their later releases they signed with Bad Boy Records. Their first album for Bad Boy Records, Living Legends, was certified Gold by the RIAA. Their second album on Bad Boy Records was titled Ridin High and was released in March 2007.
Commercially one of the high points of 8Ball & MJG's career was their being featured on Three 6 Mafia's hit song "Stay Fly" in 2005. That song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, which is the biggest hit of Three 6 Mafia's career and the biggest hit for 8Ball & MJG. The song was a collaboration between two of the most successful rap groups from the state of Tennessee, where Three 6 Mafia also hail from.
Today 8Ball and MJG also head their own record labels. 8Ball heads 8 Ways Entertainment (distributed by Koch Entertainment), while MJG heads MJG Muzik. On their label are the young, up and coming Memphis duo, Da Volunteers, who are widely known throughout the Southern United States for their 2006 single, "What's Yo Favorite Color?", which glorifies their neighborhood of Orange Mound.
In September 2007, 8Ball and MJG signed deals in Sacramento, CA with Real Talk Entertainment 8Ball released a group album with E.D.I of the Outlawz entitled Doin' It Big on April 1, 2008 and MJG released a solo album entitled Pimp Tight on April 29, 2008.
In June 2008 the group announced that they have officially signed onto T.I.'s record label Grand Hustle.
Bring It Back
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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Oh, It's bout to be a problem (that's right)
It's your boy Nitty
I'm with my big bru 8 ball and MJG
It's that new shit nigga
What it sound like, sound like money (like money)
What it look like, look like money (like money)
What it is real life make a nigga money
Tell the DJ bring it back (tell the DJ bring it back)
Tell the DJ bring it back (tell the DJ bring it back)
Tell the DJ bring it back (tell the DJ bring it back)
Tell the DJ bring it back (tell the DJ bring it back)
What it sound like crispy 20's being counted out
Shout it out mayne we done made it through another drout
Celebrate haters cant bring me down if you want do it
Not chu fixin to see me now all in face yea with my gold mouth
There niggas thought we was gone like jd hair but we still in your ear
Throwing memphis in the air on the space shuttle weed got me way up there
I swear I aint rich but I feel like a billionaire hustle to I die
Yea fuck around and but it there one licks two licks three licks four
Keep hit licks like I'm playin a guitar
What it sound like, sound like money (like money)
What it look like, look like money (like money)
What it feel like, feel like money (like money) (hey)
What da real life making dat money
Tell the DJ bring it back (tell the DJ bring it back)
Tell the DJ bring it back (tell the DJ bring it back)
Tell the DJ bring it back (tell the DJ bring it back)
Tell the DJ bring it back (tell the DJ bring it back)
I look, I smell, I taste like money its a big big mistake ya try ta take sum from me
Just want it I shit it out 55 hundred then flush it down the toilet gaw
Damnit I gun it I'm pimp tight MJ's stick
wit the Benz tho Ben told me MJ write about the Benz
First let em know you keep around
I'll be in the crowd wit em if I'm sweatin' you to hard
Take a paper towl wit em ride chu loose bowels wit em leave em in the trash
Can hundred thou for the trash man ima bad man hell even worse trick she use
It not want it that's when I used to fuck with her forget her #cause
What it sound like - sound like money (like money)
What it look like - look like money (like money)
What it feel like - feel like money (like money) (hey)
What da real life making dat money
Tell the dj bring it back (tell the dj bring it back)
Tell the dj bring it back (tell the dj bring it back)
Tell the dj bring it back (tell the dj bring it back)
Tell the dj bring it back (tell the dj bring it back)
I got all kind of cash,yes , gold rover range
The girls sell me fast, road runner brings (beep beep)
Dro and Eightball in a whole nother lane (watch out)
The trap taking MJG, a whole nother theme
Chevy with the ?bayne? dont forget to spray it down
Coming out hard, tell them bitches lay it down
My wrist weigh a pound, I got stupid ass jewellery
Gettin' Quarter mil, in the coupe it's that serious
I hit a hatin, hatin I got superman ?
Blue and Red Lamborghini, Superman?
Polo Polo Polo I been doin' that for years
If you smell like money, you can touch it dont be scared Young Dro
In "Bring It Back" by 8Ball & MJG, the chorus emphasizes the power of money and how it appears, sounds, and feels like money. The lyrics describe the lavish lifestyle the artists lead and the material wealth they possess. The track has a confident and boastful tone, with Nitty rapping about earning money like there is no tomorrow. The song brings forth a sense of pride and accomplishment, stating that they have made it and have no intention of slowing down.
The first verse is by Nitty, followed by 8Ball rapping about living life like a king and not letting anyone bring him down. The second verse by MJG describes throwing money at people, living a luxury life, and being surrounded by lots of women. The final verse is by Young Dro, rapping about collecting large sums of cash and possessing expensive jewelry and cars.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I know what they wont do. Uh-Oh Yeah-Yea
I am aware of what others will not do, which may lead to a problem
Oh, It's bout to be a problem (that's right)
There is about to be an issue at hand
It's your boy Nitty
The singer is introducing himself as 'Nitty'
I'm with my big bru 8 ball and MJG
The artist is accompanied by his friends, 8 Ball and MJG
It's that new shit nigga
The artist's music is new and fresh
What it sound like, sound like money (like money)
The way it sounds implies that it is money
What it look like, look like money (like money)
The way it looks implies that it is money
What it feel like, feel like money (like money) (ay)
The way it feels implies that it is money
What it is real life make a nigga money
Real-life situations can make someone money
Tell the DJ bring it back (tell the DJ bring it back)
The artist is instructing the DJ to bring a certain part of the song back
What it sound like crispy 20's being counted out
The sound resembles the counting of crisp $20 bills
Shout it out mayne we done made it through another drout
The artist is acknowledging their success through difficult times
Celebrate haters cant bring me down if you want do it
The singer is celebrating and ignoring any potential negativity from haters
Not chu fixin to see me now all in face yea with my gold mouth
The singer is saying that even though people did not expect them to succeed, they are now boasting with their success (represented by their gold teeth)
There niggas thought we was gone like jd hair but we still in your ear
People thought they disappeared like JD's hair, but they are still relevant with their music
Throwing memphis in the air on the space shuttle weed got me way up there
The artist is high and enjoying themselves while representing Memphis (their hometown)
I swear I aint rich but I feel like a billionaire hustle to I die
The artist is not actually a billionaire, but their hard work makes them feel like one
Yea fuck around and but it there one licks two licks three licks four
The singer is saying that they will keep hustling until they can buy whatever they want
Keep hit licks like I'm playin a guitar
The singer is comparing their hustling to playing a guitar, hitting every note (or lick) perfectly
What it is real life make a nigga money
Real-life situations can make someone money
I look, I smell, I taste like money its a big big mistake ya try ta take sum from me
The artist is exuding success, so it would be unwise to steal from them
Just want it I shit it out 55 hundred then flush it down the toilet gaw
The artist has so much money that they can afford to waste it
Damnit I gun it I'm pimp tight MJ's stick
The singer is boasting about their success (represented by their car)
wit the Benz tho Ben told me MJ write about the Benz
MJ (Michael Jackson) inspired the artist to write about their Benz
First let em know you keep around
The singer is advising someone to keep a certain item around
I'll be in the crowd wit em if I'm sweatin' you to hard
The singer will blend in the crowd with the item if they are attracting too much attention
Take a paper towl wit em ride chu loose bowels wit em leave em in the trash
The singer is using a paper towel to clean an item and then throwing it away
Can hundred thou for the trash man ima bad man hell even worse trick she use
The artist is saying that they can afford to throw away $100,000 and is a bad man (or a tough person), and also that they have tricked someone before
It not want it that's when I used to fuck with her forget her #cause
The artist is saying that if they don't want something or someone anymore, they will forget about it or them
I got all kind of cash,yes , gold rover range
The singer has a lot of money and a gold Rover Range Rover
The girls sell me fast, road runner brings (beep beep)
The singer is saying that they can attract girls easily and quickly
Dro and Eightball in a whole nother lane (watch out)
Dro and Eightball are operating in a different realm or level than others
The trap taking MJG, a whole nother theme
MJG is succeeding in their line of work (possibly drug dealing) in a unique way
Chevy with the ?bayne? dont forget to spray it down
The artist has a Chevrolet with a certain feature (possibly a model of car part)
Coming out hard, tell them bitches lay it down
The singer is telling others to surrender or submit because they are coming out strong
My wrist weigh a pound, I got stupid ass jewellery
The artist's wrist is weighed down by their heavy jewelry
Gettin' Quarter mil, in the coupe it's that serious
The singer is making a lot of money and takes it seriously
I hit a hatin, hatin I got superman ?
The singer is saying that they can overcome haters and feel like Superman
Blue and Red Lamborghini, Superman?
The singer is saying that they have a Lamborghini that looks like Superman's suit colors
Polo Polo Polo I been doin' that for years
The artist has been wearing Polo clothing for a long time
If you smell like money, you can touch it dont be scared Young Dro
Young Dro is telling others not to be afraid to chase success, because if you smell like money (meaning you are successful), then you can achieve it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Djuan Hart, Premro Smith, Marlon Goodwin, Chadron Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ivancarter2294
everytime i get dressed to go stunt, this is the theme song, these boyz hurt da game with this one
@gioiamaynor7098
Ivan Carter swear
@BlondieVaughan
Yassss Sir... still my BOP 2 WORK!!🤣
@kimjohnson966
2022 still bumping loud as I pull up to the business conference as a 7 figure earner !
@zman2183
Feels good huh especially if you started ground up!
@anonymoushawty
#2019 still poppin🔥❗
@antoniog9966
2021!!
@tonyrogers4070
U bei in
@HamNediaj
dros verse is so ill. his swag is almost uncomparable for real<!! he wrecks every guest appearance he ever been in
@CDSJFIVEONENINE
STILL SLAPP'N IN 2018 (& BEYOND)!! 💯