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 low
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
What's the worse shit heard
A shotgun blast from the back a ya head
Niggas don't know who got hit
But I know fo sho somebody dead
All I hear is people scream in the background
Everybody in the club down on tha flo
Everybody in the VIP was
Runnin over heat tokin from the back door
I don't see MJG nowhere
Gunshots still pop in the mayhem
Imma reach fo the heat that I snuck in
Hope my shots don't hit the innocent
Seems like we done been here a long time
But its only been about 5 minutes
Shoulda stayed my ass at home
Its too late now I'm already in it
What's the worse shit seen
Blood on the flo, blood on the wall
People gettin hit didn't do nothing
Baby don't know, momma ain't comin home
And I don't know what started it all
A nigga done went too far
Now you gotta run and deal wit the law
And I don't wanna do nuthin but get home
I don't wanna see nuthin but the freeway
I don't wanna have to pop this four five
But I will if it mean Imma get away
Pull back let it all go
Run outside, jump in the vee-hic
Burn off doin eighty four
Nigga wanna get me, boy betta be quick
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
[Verse: MJG]
Witnesses runnin, talkin bout the shootas is comin
Get low
That make me wonder how they got it through the front door
Security beatin the hell outta some of the instigatas
Who started the fuck rucous in the first place
And there ain't even no way I could sugar coat it
As bad is I want the shit to be over and be the worse case
I'm tryin to make it to my chevy,
I don't give a fuck about the bitches Or the little money Imma spend now
MJG, I'm just tryna get up out the club like
So don't be stickin yo hand up to me talkin bout you hurtin
You a veteran now hit me wit a dub spot
And ain't no way I'm tryna get hit wit a stray bullet
But no matta what chu say nigga they pull it
A nigga who on a mission to get me and everybody
Who came wit me back to mutha fuckin safety
And don't nobody but me and a couple niggas who kill nigga for real
Hit the ignition on the Chevy Impala
To keep the lookout for me I just cut the music on the lo-lo
I got my hand on the fo-fo
Tellin my people to get down, help me look out for the po-po
Put it in drive, hit the accelerator
Pistol wippin while I'm dippin now
Anotha episode of niggas tryna get out the club
Because anotha mutha fucka nigga trippin now
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
The lyrics of 8Ball & MJG's song "Get Low" describe a violent and chaotic scene at a nightclub. The repetition of phrases such as "get low," "they fight," and "they shoot" adds to the urgency and tension of the moment. The singer describes hearing a shotgun blast and people screaming in the background. He is frightened and reaches for his own weapon, hoping not to harm any innocent bystanders. As he tries to escape, he witnesses further violence and bloodshed. The rapper MJG is also present and trying to make his way to safety, accompanied by a few trusted associates. The song speaks to the harsh realities of gun violence in certain communities and the instinct for survival in the face of danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Get low (get low), get low (get low)
Let's duck and take cover.
They fight (they fight), they fight (they fight)
People are becoming violent.
They shoot (they shoot), they shoot (they shoot)
Guns are being fired.
What's the worse shit heard
What is the most terrible thing that can be heard?
A shotgun blast from the back a ya head
A gunshot fired from behind aimed at your head.
Niggas don't know who got hit
People don't know who was shot.
But I know fo sho somebody dead
But I am certain that someone has died.
All I hear is people scream in the background
All I can hear is the sound of people screaming in the background.
Everybody in the club down on tha flo
Everyone in the club has hit the ground.
Everybody in the VIP was
Even the VIP area is affected.
Runnin over heat tokin from the back door
People are running and using the back door as an escape route.
I don't see MJG nowhere
I cannot see my friend MJG anywhere.
Gunshots still pop in the mayhem
Gunshots are still heard, and there is chaos everywhere.
Imma reach fo the heat that I snuck in
I will go for the gun that I had brought with me secretly.
Hope my shots don't hit the innocent
I hope my bullets do not harm innocent people.
Seems like we done been here a long time
It feels like we have been here for a very long time.
But its only been about 5 minutes
However, it has only been about 5 minutes.
Shoulda stayed my ass at home
I should have stayed at home.
Its too late now I'm already in it
But it's too late now; I am already involved.
What's the worse shit seen
What is the most terrible thing witnessed?
Blood on the flo, blood on the wall
Blood is everywhere, on the floor and walls.
People gettin hit didn't do nothing
Innocent people are getting shot for no reason.
Baby don't know, momma ain't comin home
A child is left unaware that their mother has died.
And I don't know what started it all
I am not aware of the reason behind all this violence.
A nigga done went too far
Someone has taken things way too far.
Now you gotta run and deal wit the law
Now I must confront the law and face the consequences.
And I don't wanna do nuthin but get home
All I want is to go home safely.
I don't wanna see nuthin but the freeway
I only want to see the road ahead of me and reach the freeway.
I don't wanna have to pop this four five
I do not want to use my gun.
But I will if it mean Imma get away
However, I will use my gun if it means I can get away safely.
Pull back let it all go
Hold back the trigger and release all the bullets.
Run outside, jump in the vee-hic
Run outside and get into the vehicle quickly.
Burn off doin eighty four
Drive very fast, up to 84 miles an hour.
Nigga wanna get me, boy betta be quick
If someone wants to harm me, they better be prepared to act quickly.
Witnesses runnin, talkin bout the shootas is comin
People are running away, warning others that the shooters are coming.
That make me wonder how they got it through the front door
I am curious as to how the shooters made it inside through the front door.
Security beatin the hell outta some of the instigatas
Security is beating up some of the people who started the violence.
Who started the fuck rucous in the first place
Who initially created this chaotic and violent situation?
And there ain't even no way I could sugar coat it
There is no way to make this situation sound better than it is.
As bad is I want the shit to be over and be the worse case
As much as I want this situation to be over and possibly end up being the worst-case scenario.
I'm tryin to make it to my chevy,
All I am trying to do is reach my Chevy and escape.
I don't give a fuck about the bitches Or the little money Imma spend now
I do not care about the women or the small amount of money I may lose.
MJG, I'm just tryna get up out the club like
My friend MJG and I only want to leave this club.
So don't be stickin yo hand up to me talkin bout you hurtin
Do not try to reach out to me, telling me that you are in pain.
You a veteran now hit me wit a dub spot
You are experienced now and can give me $20.
And ain't no way I'm tryna get hit wit a stray bullet
I do not want to get hit by a bullet that wasn't aimed at me.
But no matta what chu say nigga they pull it
But no matter what you say, people are still shooting.
A nigga who on a mission to get me and everybody
Someone is on a mission to harm me and everyone with me.
Who came wit me back to mutha fuckin safety
Everyone who came with me needs to get to safety.
And don't nobody but me and a couple niggas who kill nigga for real
Only a few close friends who are used to violence are with me.
Hit the ignition on the Chevy Impala
I turn on the engine for my Chevy Impala.
To keep the lookout for me I just cut the music on the lo-lo
To remain alert, I turn down the volume of the music on the car stereo.
I got my hand on the fo-fo
I am holding my .44 caliber pistol.
Tellin my people to get down, help me look out for the po-po
I ask my friends to help me spot the police and get down if necessary.
Put it in drive, hit the accelerator
I shift the car into drive and step on the gas.
Pistol wippin while I'm dippin now
I am using my gun to hit anyone who tries to come close while I am driving away.
Anotha episode of niggas tryna get out the club
This is just another episode of people trying to leave the club safely.
Because anotha mutha fucka nigga trippin now
Because someone else has started more trouble.
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Written by: MARLON GOODWIN, PREMRO SMITH, SHONDRAE L CRAWFORD, CO-WRITER UNKNOWN, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH
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