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.
Get It Crunk
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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Down South we like to
Get it Crunk! Get it Crunk!
Get Drunk as a skunk and
Get it Crunk! Get it Crunk!
Every Man and Woman
Get it Crunk! Get it Crunk!
Big Ball and G we
Calling all pimps and players
We need to unite and get with other player fakers
Hardcore and ain't nothing gone stop that
When it hit the streets real niggas cop that
Down south pimp shit nigga you know
Who got flow in the cocaine benzo
Preimro yeah fat mack that's me
Chunky with nuts and chocolate like hershey
Punk tricks want to flex but the truth is
Spage age pimpin pay the motherfuckin bills
You want to ride with the Suave House don't ya?
You wann fuck with them hoes who don't even want ya
Check my cup everytime it's full of hen dog
Check my chick everytime she a ten dog
Take it how you wann take while I break it down
Orange Mound nigga this is how we clown
[Chorus: x2]
Alright you show you got some yak in back let me check it.
Anybody scared to get down gone get neglected
Champagne drinking ass niggas gone try to check it
Real niggas drink it or not just gone just respected
Any bitch who make big money gone get selected
But all hoes who got big mouths gone get ejected
Take yo ass back to the spot you rested
I don't a fuck cause you fine and big breastsed
Or your brother crazy they say cause he been tested
Or way back when you was a child you got molested
We still getting crunk you know it that's why I stress
Don't you see theat ring in your face it time to bless it
But bitches want to ride my wood and try to peck it
Crash all into my game and try to wreck it
My game to dame deep trick you can't expect it
MJG from Memphis to Houston, Texas
[Chorus: X2]
It's time to come fresh on these niggas cause I'm a blessed nigga
Suave House nigga who want the plex nigga
Nobody, move parties for a hobby
Then lobby with the hotties and kick the lottie dottie you got me
I'm a hard rapping cat southern mack born and bread
With lyrics that would leave most dead, I'm so close to the edge
That I could jump pop the trunk
Shoot the pump BOOM and give these niggas what they want
Hits for hardcore and soft asses
Hoopties to e-classes cups and blunt ashes I'm mashsin
Down the track doin all the high hats
Bustin at the bass line where the treble at? Fuck with that
Live at the show I make em clap
And say go Thorough when they see me rap in fact
I got the knack to make the whole place bump
Grab a drank and don't thank as we commence to get it crunk
[Chorus: X2]
In 8Ball & MJG's song "Get It Crunk," the chorus repeats the phrase "Get it crunk" as an expression of the southern hip hop style of "getting drunk" and partying. The song calls for all pimps and players to unite and get with other player fakers, emphasizing the hardcore and unstoppable nature of southern rap when it is brought to the streets. The lyrics touch on the subject of pimping, with mentions of flows in the cocaine benzo, chunky nuts and chocolate like Hershey, and space age pimping that pay the bills. The song also references the Orange Mound in Memphis, Tennessee, where hip hop originated before spreading to Houston, Texas.
The verse emphasizes the southern rap culture by prompting listeners to show that they have some yak in the back and declaring that real men drink it or not, but they are respected anyway. The song also makes a point about selecting big-money-making women while rejecting those with big mouths. The verse also mentions people who have been sexually assaulted but still enjoy getting crunk. The lyrics emphasize the importance of the southern rap style and its unique characteristics and rhythms, stating that southern rappers must be fresh and blessed and that they bring hits for both hardcore and soft audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Down South we like to
In the southern part of the United States, we prefer to
Get it Crunk! Get it Crunk!
Get excited, party, and have a good time
Get Drunk as a skunk and
Drink heavily until one is very drunk and unable to function
Get it Crunk! Get it Crunk!
Have fun and party more
Every Man and Woman
Each and every person, regardless of gender
Get it Crunk! Get it Crunk!
Should have a good time and party with us
Big Ball and G we
Referring to oneself and fellow rappers
Get it Crunk! Get it Crunk!
We are having fun and we want you to join us
Calling all pimps and players
Requesting that all confident and successful individuals join them
We need to unite and get with other player fakers
Coming together to eliminate fake people pretending to be successful
Hardcore and ain't nothing gone stop that
We are serious and will not be stopped by anyone
When it hit the streets real niggas cop that
When our music is released, true fans will buy it
Down south pimp shit nigga you know
Our style of music is typical of the southern United States
Who got flow in the cocaine benzo
We have a smooth flow and lyricism like a high-end luxury car
Preimro yeah fat mack that's me
We are successful and proud of it
Chunky with nuts and chocolate like hershey
We are big and impressive, like a Hershey's chocolate bar with nuts
Punk tricks want to flex but the truth is
Some people are trying to show off and prove themselves, but in reality they are not successful
Spage age pimpin pay the motherfuckin bills
Our style of music pays the bills
You want to ride with the Suave House don't ya?
We are confident in our success and believe everyone wants to be a part of it
You wann fuck with them hoes who don't even want ya
Don't waste your time trying to impress people who don't care about you
Check my cup everytime it's full of hen dog
I always have a full cup of Hennessy, a popular alcoholic drink
Check my chick everytime she a ten dog
My girlfriend is always a perfect ten and everyone knows it
Take it how you wann take while I break it down
Interpret our music in your own way while I explain it
Orange Mound nigga this is how we clown
Our music and style is representative of the Orange Mound neighborhood
Alright you show you got some yak in back let me check it.
If you claim to have good alcohol in your possession, let me inspect it
Anybody scared to get down gone get neglected
Those who are hesitant to party with us will be ignored
Champagne drinking ass niggas gone try to check it
Those who prefer champagne instead of the harder stuff may try to dispute our preferences
Real niggas drink it or not just gone just respected
Despite personal drinking preferences, those who are confident and successful will be respected
Any bitch who make big money gone get selected
Women who are financially successful will be noticed and appreciated
But all hoes who got big mouths gone get ejected
Women who talk too much or are not genuine will be rejected
Take yo ass back to the spot you rested
Leave the party and go back to where you came from
I don't a fuck cause you fine and big breastsed
We are not impressed by physical attributes like beauty or large breasts
Or your brother crazy they say cause he been tested
We are not interested in people's family members or rumors about them being crazy
Or way back when you was a child you got molested
We don't care about people's past traumas or experiences
We still getting crunk you know it that's why I stress
We are still partying and having fun, which is why I keep emphasizing it
Don't you see theat ring in your face it time to bless it
Our success is evident and it's time to appreciate it
But bitches want to ride my wood and try to peck it
Some women are attracted to us and want to be with us
Crash all into my game and try to wreck it
Some people try to interfere with our success and bring us down
My game to dame deep trick you can't expect it
Our success is unique and unexpected, you can't duplicate it
MJG from Memphis to Houston, Texas
MJG is successful and respected in both Memphis and Houston
It's time to come fresh on these niggas cause I'm a blessed nigga
It's time to show off and prove how successful we are because we are lucky and blessed
Suave House nigga who want the plex nigga
We are successful and part of the Suave House label, and others are jealous
Nobody, move parties for a hobby
We make parties and having fun our lifestyle
Then lobby with the hotties and kick the lottie dottie you got me
We socialize with attractive women and enjoy ourselves
I'm a hard rapping cat southern mack born and bread
I am a skilled rapper from the southern United States, born and raised there
With lyrics that would leave most dead, I'm so close to the edge
My lyrics are so powerful they could kill some people, and I am pushing the boundaries and taking risks
That I could jump pop the trunk
I am so confident in my skills that I could perform an acrobatic move while rapping
Shoot the pump BOOM and give these niggas what they want
I am so talented and confident that I can entertain the audience with my skills
Hits for hardcore and soft asses
My music appeals to both hardcore and softer audiences
Hoopties to e-classes cups and blunt ashes I'm mashsin
Our lifestyle and success span from cheap cars to high-end luxury cars and from cheap alcohol cups to expensive cigars, and we are killing it
Down the track doin all the high hats
Making music and capturing the attention of the audience
Bustin at the bass line where the treble at? Fuck with that
I'm making music that hits hard and stands out, and nobody can match it
Live at the show I make em clap
At live performances, I am able to entertain and excite the audience
And say go Thorough when they see me rap in fact
The audience cheers my name when they see me perform
I got the knack to make the whole place bump
My music is so good that it can get the entire audience to dance and have fun
Grab a drank and don't thank as we commence to get it crunk
Take your drink and let's start partying and having a good time without hesitation
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