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.
Sho'Nuff
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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It was this bitch that I knew back from '86
Graduated and made it from the college of dicks
Now who the fuck you be, bitch you know me
Tryin' to act solo, down low, hush-hush, and lo-key
Nah hoe I ain't po', where did my motherfuckers go
I remember this hoe, she used to do nails for Rochelle's, well
Hum, why don't you give me some
'Cause you know I flow and run for Suave
Nah, all of that was on the couch
No doubt why y'all records spin, why y'all shippin' in gold
It's cold On The Outside lookin' in (brrrr!)
You'd best a make yourself worthy
Cause I got a click of niggas ready to get their johnson very dirty
You heard me push these thirty dicks, inside your pearly clit
Ain't this a bitch
I remember when you would not give me shit
Now you down for them habits
Put your numbers on them naturals
Make it snappy cause I got to go to the bathroom
[Chorus]
Hoes with no clothes sure enough
Shakin' that ass in the club nigga what?
Hoes with no clothes sure enough
Shakin' that ass in the club nigga what?
Hoes with no clothe sure enough
Shakin' that ass in the club nigga what?
Hoes with no clothes sure enough
Shakin' that ass in the club nigga what?, Suave love
[Eightball]
No different from the rest
She's just an ordinary hoe
Hair extensions, long nails, ass thicker than gumbo
Make it fast, takin' cash, shakin' ass in the mix
Tens turn to twenties and twenties come from plenty tricks
Niggas in love
Can't stay out the club
All in the hoe's face
But at the end of the paper chase, whatever you had will be erased
I see him in the back
Countin' up that cheddar
Talkin' loud, smokin' hay, makin' clouds, gettin' ready for the crowd
I think I know one
I remember you, oh yes I do
Tryin' to hide side from me and my crew, but ain't no love lost boo
What time the club close, at 3
What's up, you comin' with me
We can smoke up mad trees after you get up off your knees
You want some cheese
Hoes don't stay at the suave house
Hoes around my nuts like knots
Real dogs don't pay for cats, that's
For real baby
Recognize and sho me love, dig that shit, sure enough
[Chorus]
[MJG]
Well I be God damned, this shy ass hoe
Wants to get close to me
A few years back in the past, you wouldn't of even noticed me
Quoting the, lyrics of the songs that you know I flow
Lookin' for, confidants, and tickets to my next show
Check yo' bitch
In these short ass pants and blow up dresses
I can tell they freaky with out three guesses
Oh yes it's very true
Your bitches be needin' me, leavin' you
Hell, now what the fuck is a nigga like me supposed to do
Let her loose or let her remain
'Cause all she be lookin' for is some fame
A bigger name
Look, this thang with bigger game
And she claim she ain't heard my music
Tryin' to trick me
So I told that hoe my name Bill Bigsley
She still hit me
Now she, killin' my dick softly with her mouth and I
Really just don't plan on takin' it out cause I
MJ fuckin' G you needs to knows 'bout these hoes shakin'
They ass with no clothes like some pros, sure enouogh
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Sho'Nuff" by 8Ball & MJG featuring Tela focuses on the clashing of old acquaintances, the revealing of secrets, and the pursuit of pleasure. Tela introduces herself to a former acquaintance, who recognizes her from their shared past. The lyrics imply that Tela worked as a prostitute or sex worker to support herself in college. She confronts the familiar face, now a rapper, on his fame and wealth, insisting she is worthy of his company. The verses of Eightball and MJG further illustrate the theme of female objectification and the balance of power dynamics in the music industry. They use derogatory terms like "ordinary hoe" to describe women who dance on the stage of the clubs they perform at while painting their male counterparts as top dogs in the game. Amidst the objectification and abuse, however, some of their former sexual conquests have established genuine connections with them, further complicating their relationships with one another.
Overall, "Sho'Nuff" reflects on the commodification of Black female bodies and how that is normalized in society. The lyrics criticize the music industry for perpetuating such objectification without being accountable for their actions towards women. Furthermore, the artists are vocal about how money, fame, and power gain men access to women and keep them as exploitable tools.
Line by Line Meaning
It was this bitch that I knew back from '86
I know this woman since 1986
Graduated and made it from the college of dicks
She slept around to get ahead
Now who the fuck you be, bitch you know me
Who are you pretending to be? You know me
Tryin' to act solo, down low, hush-hush, and lo-key
Trying to keep her true nature secret
Nah hoe I ain't po', where did my motherfuckers go
I am not poor, where did my friends go?
I remember this hoe, she used to do nails for Rochelle's, well
I remember her, she used to work at Rochelle's nail salon
How the hell you been since I had no job
How have you been since I was unemployed?
Hum, why don't you give me some
Why don't you give me some money?
'Cause you know I flow and run for Suave
You know I rap and perform for Suave's label
Nah, all of that was on the couch
No, I wasn't doing that on the couch
No doubt why y'all records spin, why y'all shippin' in gold
No doubt why our records sell so much and we are successful
It's cold On The Outside lookin' in (brrrr!)
It's tough to be on the outside looking in
You'd best a make yourself worthy
You need to prove yourself worthy
Cause I got a click of niggas ready to get their johnson very dirty
I have a crew ready to make trouble
You heard me push these thirty dicks, inside your pearly clit
You heard me say I will have sex with you
Ain't this a bitch
Isn't this unexpected?
I remember when you would not give me shit
I remember when you didn't want anything to do with me
Now you down for them habits
Now you are into those things
Put your numbers on them naturals
Give me your phone number and real hair
Make it snappy cause I got to go to the bathroom
Hurry up, I need to use the restroom
Hoes with no clothes sure enough
Naked women, without a doubt
Shakin' that ass in the club nigga what?
Dancing provocatively in the club
Suave love
Affection for Suave's record label
No different from the rest
She is just like all the other prostitutes
Make it fast, takin' cash, shakin' ass in the mix
She is making money by dancing
Tens turn to twenties and twenties come from plenty tricks
She is making more money as she gets more clients
Niggas in love
Men infatuated with her
Can't stay out the club
They can't resist going to the club
All in the hoe's face
They are all trying to get her attention
Whatever you had will be erased
Once she gets her money, she doesn't care about them anymore
I see him in the back
I see one of my clients in the back
Countin' up that cheddar
Counting his money
Talkin' loud, smokin' hay, makin' clouds, gettin' ready for the crowd
He is getting high and preparing for the performance
Tryin' to hide side from me and my crew, but ain't no love lost boo
He is trying to avoid us, but we don't care
What time the club close, at 3
What time does the club close? At 3 in the morning
We can smoke up mad trees after you get up off your knees
We can smoke marijuana after you perform oral sex
You want some cheese
Do you want some money?
Hoes don't stay at the suave house
Prostitutes are not allowed to stay at Suave's house
Hoes around my nuts like knots
Prostitutes like to be around me
Real dogs don't pay for cats, that's
Real men don't pay for sex, that's
For real baby
Seriously
Recognize and sho me love, dig that shit, sure enough
Show me some respect and affection, definitely
Well I be God damned, this shy ass hoe
I can't believe this timid prostitute
Wants to get close to me
She wants to be near me
A few years back in the past, you wouldn't of even noticed me
You wouldn't have paid me any attention a few years ago
Quoting the, lyrics of the songs that you know I flow
Reciting my own lyrics to impress me
Looking for, confidants, and tickets to my next show
She is looking for a closer relationship and free tickets to my concert
Check yo' bitch
Control your prostitute
In these short ass pants and blow up dresses
wearing provocative clothing
I can tell they freaky with out three guesses
I can tell they are freaky without guessing
Your bitches be needin' me, leavin' you
Your prostitutes prefer me over you
Hell, now what the fuck is a nigga like me supposed to do
What am I supposed to do in this situation?
Let her loose or let her remain
Should I let her go or keep her around?
'Cause all she be lookin' for is some fame
She just wants to become famous
A bigger name
Someone more famous than me
Look, this thang with bigger game
I have a better opportunity for her
And she claim she ain't heard my music
She pretends she hasn't heard my music
Tryin' to trick me
Attempting to deceive me
So I told that hoe my name Bill Bigsley
I gave her a fake name
She still hit me
She still wanted to be with me
Now she, killin' my dick softly with her mouth and I
Now she is performing oral sex on me
Really just don't plan on takin' it out cause I
I don't plan on stopping her
MJ fuckin' G you needs to knows 'bout these hoes shakin'
You need to know about these prostitutes dancing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NORMAN COOK, ANDRE KEITH WILLIAMS, ROGER JOHN REGINALD GREENAWAY, DAVID PAUL NICHOLAS DUNDAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lukecaldwell704
2023 and haven't heard this in years and it still hits just as hard as ever
@carlissiapurify9609
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@josephmarquis4561
I haven't heard this at all, and I'm glad I'm hearing it cuz it sounds hard as hell
@user-nd5uh7dv7n
Yes!! Putting my son on game, he's 20 and I was listening to this in 1996 in Green Bay Wisconsin when I was 20😢😂😂
@devanharris6385
💯
@diggz507
On God 🙏
@NewportBox100s
This will never get old! The South will always be on top. 🔥🔥🔥
@kimberlygould8378
Str8 UP,,,,, Mob town representative!!! #251
@mrs.rochellebell2013
Fire Thief my name is BILL BIXBY
Loki frfr my thoughts exactly Y is the 👍 so low
#8BALL&MJG
#UNSUNg
#DS
@guyharbin2157
I don’t no about y’all but I’m down in cincity Ohio been bumping this shit for years