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.
Gangsta
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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I'ma see if I can bring tha Gangsta Walk back
Memphis, Mississipi, Everybody from tha South
Lets Rawl! (roll)
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
We represent Memphis, Sippi
and I don't think y'all really wanna get wit me
We started gangsta walkin nigga no MC hammer
We really dealy get you hyper then hype
No cut or no arm n hammer
Slam a hater to the flo
Stomp a mud hole in dat ho
Mean as hell on dat liquor
Meaner den dat on dat blow
So don't push me motherfucker
Push me motherfucker push
I'm affiliated wit more terrorists then g bush BITCH!
We got them niggaz gettin' wild gettin' buck
Havin' fits
Hand on a bottle in they hand and a blunt to they lip
Gangsta Walkin' in da club err'body gon' piss
And hoes on the corner
Workin graveyard shift
Yeah they call me the juice
From that north north set
Where they rob for the gross
And they divey up the nets
Ain't no talkin' fuck some talkin'
we gonShoot em in they chest
If a coward wanna jump its goin' be a bloody mess
Bitch
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Now we can get it buck in da club
With niggaz I suggest you tuck yo chain
Fuck security find out that they can't do a thang
Out the frame pussy nigga you to soft push you off me
Stompin' hoes to the flo
And never scared to pop heat
Ahh hammer on you bird
On the chest don't talk shit tonight
Ain't no that to bust yo head
And start a fight
Like Bitch what's up now nigga
North Mississippi in this bastard
Fuck around my nizzle and get your whole body plastered
I remember the wall trick
If you got some manner
Gangsta walk yo ass over
Pump in tha banner yea!
It'll be fabulous if you leave
'cause I'm tryin' to stomp your body
Till yo ass can't breathe
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Left foot right foot
Swingin' both of yo fist
Yo better keep it movin'
Yo weak ass might get hit
Kids don't count when we buck back to
Get ready to finish anything you start
Straight from the mound
Boys better not clown
I got 85 niggaz wit me
Representin' town
200 automatic uzi's wit da tommy gun clips
Make you boys take them paper pep poppers of your hip
Young pimp smoke weed
Don't stoke might sip
4 5'ths
With a bunch of hollow tips in the whip
I'm pimp tight
M-J-G you can look at my resume
Never been a trick neva eva played
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Yeah
Hot ass south side dick up in yo
Muthafuckin' mouth nigga
South side till I die
Mississippi
Weak bitch
This hot shit by David Banner
Your ain't gotta go no where nigga
I'm up in this city, you can find me nigga
You ain't gotta front like it's hard
Bitch boy
Yey, hehaha
The lyrics to 8Ball & MJG's "Gangsta" speak to their roots and experiences growing up in the South, specifically in Memphis and Mississippi. David Banner opens the song with a call to revive the "Gangsta Walk," which is a dance popular in the South that involves a stomping motion and swinging of the arms. The lyrics touch on violence and aggression, with references to slamming "a hater to the flo" and "stomping hoes to the flo." They also make allusions to gang activity and affiliations, with lines like "I'm affiliated wit more terrorists than g bush BITCH!" and "We got them niggaz gettin' wild gettin' buck." The rough, aggressive language and images reflect their experience growing up in the South, where gang activity and violence were prevalent.
The chorus repeats the call to Gangsta Walk and the call to "buck jump." "Buck jump" refers to a particular dance move where the dancer jumps up and down, as if on a pogo stick. The verses vary in length and flow, with some lines repeating for emphasis. The lyrics overall paint a picture of Southern culture and pride, with references to "that north north set" and "representin' town." They also touch on their experiences with drugs and drinking, with lines like "mean as hell on dat liquor, meaner den dat on dat blow." Overall, the song is a tribute to Southern culture and the experience of growing up in the South, highlighting both the pride and the struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
It's ya boy David Banner
Introducing himself as David Banner
I'ma see if I can bring tha Gangsta Walk back
Attempting to revive the Gangsta Walk dance
Memphis, Mississipi, Everybody from tha South
Representing and shouting out to the Southern regions
Lets Rawl! (roll)
Encouraging everyone to start dancing and having a good time
Gon' gangsta walk gon' do it motherfucker
Encouraging people to perform the Gangsta Walk dance confidently
Buck jump motherfucker buck jump ya bitch
Encouraging energetic movement and enthusiasm
We represent Memphis, Sippi
Identifying themselves as representatives of Memphis and Mississippi
and I don't think y'all really wanna get wit me
Warning others that they don't want to mess with them
We started gangsta walkin nigga no MC hammer
Explaining that they began the Gangsta Walk dance before MC Hammer
We really dealy get you hyper then hype
Boasting about their ability to energize and excite people
No cut or no arm n hammer
Asserting that they don't rely on substances like cocaine or steroids
Slam a hater to the flo
Showing their readiness to physically confront and defeat their enemies
Stomp a mud hole in dat ho
Expressing their willingness to violently attack someone
Mean as hell on dat liquor
Describing their behavior as aggressive when under the influence of alcohol
Meaner den dat on dat blow
Portraying themselves as even more aggressive when using cocaine
So don't push me motherfucker
Warning others not to provoke them
Push me motherfucker push
Challenging someone to physically confront them
I'm affiliated wit more terrorists then g bush BITCH!
Boasting about their connections and suggesting they have more influence than President George Bush
We got them niggaz gettin' wild gettin' buck
Their presence and music is making people go crazy
Havin' fits
Causing excitement and intense emotions
Hand on a bottle in they hand and a blunt to they lip
Describing the party atmosphere with people drinking and smoking
Gangsta Walkin' in da club err'body gon' piss
People are dancing the Gangsta Walk and having a great time
And hoes on the corner
Referring to women working as prostitutes
Workin graveyard shift
Working late at night
Yeah they call me the juice
Referring to themselves as being powerful and influential
From that north north set
Representing the northern part of their city
Where they rob for the gross
In an area known for violent crimes and robberies
And they divey up the nets
Dividing the spoils of their criminal activities
Ain't no talkin' fuck some talkin'
No time for idle talk or negotiation
we gonShoot em in they chest
Their preferred method of resolving conflicts is through violence
If a coward wanna jump its goin' be a bloody mess
Warning that if someone initiates violence, it will end badly for them
Now we can get it buck in da club
Ready to create a wild and energetic atmosphere in the club
With niggaz I suggest you tuck yo chain
Warning others to protect their valuables in order to avoid theft
Fuck security find out that they can't do a thang
Expressing a lack of fear of security personnel
Out the frame pussy nigga you to soft push you off me
Conveying that they are not intimidated by weak individuals
Stompin' hoes to the flo
Physically attacking women by stomping them
And never scared to pop heat
Not afraid to use firearms in a violent confrontation
Ahh hammer on you bird
Threatening to use a gun against someone
On the chest don't talk shit tonight
Warning others not to provoke them, especially during a confrontation
Ain't no that to bust yo head
Using physical force to inflict harm on someone
And start a fight
Ready to engage in a physical altercation
Like Bitch what's up now nigga
Challenging someone to a fight, displaying their readiness for confrontation
I remember the wall trick
Recalling a particular dance move
If you got some manner
Implying that only those with skill and style can perform the Gangsta Walk
Gangsta walk yo ass over
Encouraging someone to join in and dance the Gangsta Walk
Pump in tha banner yea!
Referring to their music being played and pumped in the background
It'll be fabulous if you leave
Suggesting it would be better for someone to leave the scene
'cause I'm tryin' to stomp your body
Threatening physical harm to someone
Till yo ass can't breathe
Wishing to harm someone to the point of breathlessness
Left foot right foot
Instructions for the Gangsta Walk dance sequence
Swingin' both of yo fist
Adding an additional movement to the dance
Yo better keep it movin'
Advising others to maintain momentum and continue dancing
Yo weak ass might get hit
Those who are not actively participating may be at risk of getting attacked
Kids don't count when we buck back to
When they fight back, they won't consider the age or innocence of their opponents
Get ready to finish anything you start
Encouraging others to follow through and complete their actions
Straight from the mound
Asserting their origin and authenticity
Boys better not clown
Warning others not to challenge or mock them
I got 85 niggaz wit me
Boasting about the large number of people supporting them
Representin' town
Showing loyalty and pride to their hometown
200 automatic uzi's wit da tommy gun clips
Exaggerating their possession of firearms
Make you boys take them paper pep poppers of your hip
Forcing others to remove fake weapons from their pockets
Young pimp smoke weed
Identifying themselves as a young, successful figure who uses marijuana
Don't stoke might sip
Preferring not to consume alcohol, perhaps due to its negative effects
4 5'ths
Referring to .45 caliber firearms
With a bunch of hollow tips in the whip
Having vehicles equipped with ammunition designed to cause maximum damage
I'm pimp tight
Confidently stating that they have a high level of control and influence
M-J-G you can look at my resume
Boasting about their successful career and accomplishments
Never been a trick neva eva played
Asserting that they have never been deceived or taken advantage of
Hot ass south side dick up in yo
Bringing intense heat and energy from the southern side of town
Muthafuckin' mouth nigga
Using crude language to assert their dominance and sexual prowess
South side till I die
Loyal to the south side until death
This hot shit by David Banner
Stating that the current music is created by David Banner
Your ain't gotta go no where nigga
Asserting their presence and dominance, implying others have no power or control
I'm up in this city, you can find me nigga
Asserting that they are present and easily located in the city
You ain't gotta front like it's hard
Challenging others not to pretend to be tough
Bitch boy
Insulting someone by calling them weak and ineffectual
Yey, hehaha
Expression of laughter and amusement
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Delmar Drew Arnaud, Ricardo Brown
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