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.
Space Age Pimpin'
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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I got to have you
But what will this lead to
Will it just be me and you
Tell me, you know I want you
Tell me how you feel
I'll be obliged if you step outside
Of steak and a night cap
We mating, awaking
By smells of perfume that I inhale
And then tell how well we raise hell on the dizzell
Satin sheets
Heat from your feet keep me warm
The mood is perfected by sounds from the storm
You came stronger, I lasted longer
Than I've ever lasted, your mouth was fantastic
The fuck test, you passed it
The way you made a nigga laugh, I had to getcha
And when I saw that ass pass, I had to hit cha
Ya making me fight against my will, what must I do
Would ya kill for me, ya if my life in danger too
Even steal for me, ya if that shit belongs to you
Then feel for me, ya if the way you act is true
Who knows, fine clothes
Lexus doors you'll be closing, when you become one of the chosen
Hoes in different places, different faces
Different cases, got me tied like shoe laces
No mistake this MJG, you ain't gotta be
Constantly trying to shoot that P, claiming that you ain't heard of me
Keeping it real, let me know how you feel when we communicate
We'll be straight, if you express your mind
Instead of referring away, some who can't do it
Lose women, but nigga like me used to it
Space Age Pimping
New day, new age
Every once in awhile this is how we slang our game
New day, new age
Nothin is too strong
New day, new age
When setting it out is all we straight to do
New day, new age
Just me and you, just me and you
You and I, me and you; situation getting sticky
Your mouth is saying no, but your body's saying stick me
Lick me, don't be afraid of what your friends say
Rappers get dat ass, then be outta here like yesterday
But not tonight, you look so tight
It feels so right, this indo got me perving
Let's go hop in my Suburban
And ride til we get to where you want to be, no matter how far
Just call me Oball baby, to me your the superstar
Ask me time and time again why did I choose you
Do I wanna be your man or just misuse you
I hear your partners dissing
When they think I ain't listening
Them hoes just be wishing
They could be in yo position
With me in luxury
I got to be everyday
Chief in hey would something stout wearing lingerie
Let's hit the hotel
Get a suite
An order something to eat
Tell me things about you
I'll tell you things about me
Then out the blue I'll be carressing you, undressing you
You start doing all shit you said you'd never do
Lustin busting all out of my boxer drawers
Fingers dripping slipping in an out in an out
Constantly telling me the things you don't do
Yet you do it like a pro and think I don't know
But I do that's why I'm here with you and you know this
Slip on the latex, and dive in
New day, new age
Every once in awhile this is how we slang our game
New day, new age
Nothin is too strong
New day, new age
when settin it out is all we straight to do
New day, new age
Just me and you, just me and you
The lyrics of "Space Age Pimpin'" by 8Ball and MJG describe the pursuit of sex and pleasure, and the complexity that comes with it. The song starts with the singer expressing his desire for a woman and questioning whether their relationship will just be physical or something more. He invites her to spend time with him, promising a night of fine dining and sexual pleasure. As their intimacy progresses, they share personal details about themselves and engage in sexual activities. The singer acknowledges that there may be objections from friends, and that their arrangement might be risky. However, he seems to welcome the dangers that come with it and is willing to take risks for this kind of pleasure.
The song paints a picture of a subculture of people who prioritize the pursuit of sex and pleasure. The lyrics are brash, and the singers' attitudes are confident and unapologetic. There is a sense of exhilaration that comes with living outside the norms of society and engaging in these taboo activities. However, the lyrics also show the thin line that exists between pleasure and danger, and the price that one might have to pay for seeking out these experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you
Expressing the desire to be with the person
I got to have you
Feelings of intense longing and desperation to be with the person
But what will this lead to
Concerns about the future of the relationship
Will it just be me and you
Questioning if a romantic relationship between the two is possible
Tell me, you know I want you
Asking the person to reciprocate their feelings
Tell me how you feel
Requesting the person to express their emotions
I'll be obliged if you step outside
I'll appreciate it if you step outside because my ride is waiting
Because my ride is awaiting our date and
Explaining the reason for the request to step outside
Of steak and a night cap
Suggesting a romantic dinner and drinks after
We mating, awaking
Expressing the desire to be intimate with the person
By smells of perfume that I inhale
Describing the sensual atmosphere
And then tell how well we raise hell on the dizzell
Discussing their sexual chemistry
Satin sheets
Describing the luxurious setting
Heat from your feet keep me warm
The physical warmth of being close to the person
The mood is perfected by sounds from the storm
The sounds outside add to the romantic atmosphere
You came stronger, I lasted longer
Describing their sexual encounter
Than I've ever lasted, your mouth was fantastic
Expressing pleasure from oral sex
The fuck test, you passed it
Confirming that the person was satisfying sexually
The way you made a nigga laugh, I had to getcha
Being attracted to the person's sense of humor
And when I saw that ass pass, I had to hit cha
Being attracted to the person's body
Ya making me fight against my will, what must I do
Struggling with temptation
Would ya kill for me, ya if my life in danger too
Testing the person's loyalty
Even steal for me, ya if that shit belongs to you
Further testing the person's loyalty
Then feel for me, ya if the way you act is true
Asking for the person to show genuine emotions
Who knows, fine clothes
Discussing the luxurious lifestyle that can be attained
Lexus doors you'll be closing, when you become one of the chosen
Aspiring for wealth and status
Hoes in different places, different faces
Describing the lifestyle of having multiple sexual partners
Different cases, got me tied like shoe laces
Juggling multiple relationships
No mistake this MJG, you ain't gotta be
Asserting one's confidence in themselves
Constantly trying to shoot that P, claiming that you ain't heard of me
Calling out people who are pretending not to know him
Keeping it real, let me know how you feel when we communicate
Encouraging open and honest communication
We'll be straight, if you express your mind
Affirming the benefits of communication
Instead of referring away, some who can't do it
Disapproving of people who avoid confrontation
Lose women, but nigga like me used to it
Indicating that he has experience with losing women
You and I, me and you; situation getting sticky
Acknowledging the complicated nature of their relationship
Your mouth is saying no, but your body's saying stick me
Describing the physical attraction despite hesitation
Lick me, don't be afraid of what your friends say
Encouraging the person to enjoy the moment without fear of judgment
Rappers get dat ass, then be outta here like yesterday
Comparing himself to other men who use and leave women
But not tonight, you look so tight
Desire to be with the person tonight
It feels so right, this indo got me perving
Describing the influence of marijuana on his thoughts and feelings
Let's go hop in my Suburban
Proposing to leave with the person in his car
And ride til we get to where you want to be, no matter how far
Agreeing to go to a location of the person's choice
Just call me Oball baby, to me, you're the superstar
Giving the person a nickname and complimentary title
Ask me time and time again why did I choose you
Describing being questioned about his relationship with the person
Do I wanna be your man or just misuse you
Addressing concerns about his intentions
I hear your partners dissing
Acknowledging that the person's friends may not approve of him
When they think I ain't listening
Implying that he is aware of their negative opinions
Them hoes just be wishing
Referring to other women who want to be in the person's position
They could be in yo position
Envy of the person's relationship with him
With me in luxury
Promising a luxurious lifestyle
I got to be everyday
Reiterating his desire to be with the person
Chief in hey would something stout wearing lingerie
Describing a sexual encounter
Let's hit the hotel
Proposing to take the person to a hotel
Get a suite
Suggesting to get a more luxurious room
An order something to eat
Suggesting to order food to the room
Tell me things about you
Initiating a conversation about themselves
I'll tell you things about me
Offering to tell personal stories
Then out the blue I'll be carressing you, undressing you
Describing the escalation of intimacy
You start doing all shit you said you'd never do
Person is becoming comfortable with their sexuality
Lustin busting all out of my boxer drawers
Describing strong sexual desire
Fingers dripping slipping in an out in an out
Describing sexual activity
Constantly telling me the things you don't do
Person is attempting to establish sexual boundaries
Yet you do it like a pro and think I don't know
Implying that the person is experienced with sex
But I do that's why I'm here with you and you know this
Implying that he is aware of the person's sexual prowess
Slip on the latex, and dive in
Suggesting the use of a condom before sex
New day, new age
Repeated line establishing a new era
Every once in awhile this is how we slang our game
Describing their approach to romance and sex
Nothin is too strong
Asserting their sexual prowess
When setting it out is all we straight to do
Stating that their main focus is sex
Just me and you, just me and you
Affirming the exclusivity of their relationship
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Written by: M.J. GOODWIN, N. CREQUE, PREMRO SMITH
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