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.
jankie
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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(MJG)
You might not know it but you
You gotta say it baby
The company you keep
It change daily baby
How did you get the Mercedes and the Escalade lately
The black cat affair
A broken mirror
Two steps up under the ladder would bring me near her
To good luck that fucking with you
You make the sun rain
The same moment you left
that's when the fun came
(Eightball)
Always bumping like a bad lady ho quit that
Straight up ask a nigga to pay when he want to hit that
Always want to drank my Hennessey
And smoke weed
Take you out to see a movie
Hoe please
If i ain't got to get a room i don't get one
I could hit you in the car and it'll be just as fun
There's six lil letters that describe you hoe
I could sing it much better baby this is how it goes
Chorus: Repeat 2x
The J the A the N the K the I the E
What that spell
Jankie (word up)
Bitch why you so jankie (word up)
(MJG)
Wussup sneaky nigga
How come you running yo mouth
And talking about bout some shit that really you don't even know bout
The way i see it you a slick instigata
You thank you low key but you steamin like hot potatoe
In the middle of the fuckin day in Jamaica
Chocolate strawberry or vanilla couldn't shake a
Jankie ass nigga like you
You built with fly paper
Leave shit around you and its gone good-bye later
(Eightball)
Always got your hand stuck out askin for shit
Instead of working you be begging trying to get rich quick
Faking acting like you interested just 2 hang around
Tell a nigga you a part of this and know you ain't down
you lying trying 2 hang tryin 2 pull you some hoes
Tellin them about the famous niggas that you know
you worst than the bitch you need 2 slow down dog
For niggas like you me and G made this song
Chrous (2x)
(MJG)
When you was six years old you was hit
Everytime they played the damn game and shit
(Eightball)
want to hang so everybody know your name and shit
you's a jankie mothafucka if I seen one trick
(MJG)
I seen one to
When lookin at you
You fit the definition
The height the body size yep the full description
(Eightball)
Please nigga get you head on straight and stop trippin
Gotta brag and stunt for you to get a little attention
(MJG)
Plus I mention you know you be frequently big cappin
And anything that a bitch want you give rapid
(Eightball)
that's why hoes beg and broke and ain't shit
Gotta lay up under niggas and cook and suck dick
(MJG)
Not clean for a nigga and fix my truck bitch
But everythang that you do still ain't enough shit
(Eightball)
This for niggas and hoes
This for all of those
If you know somebody jankie this how the song goes
Chorus (5x)
In 8Ball & MJG's song "Jankie", the lyrics address the issue of fake people and their deceptive ways. The song describes how it's important to be cautious of the company you keep because they can influence you in negative ways. The lyrics touch on superstitions like black cat affairs, broken mirrors and walking under ladders. The artists suggest that bad luck follows those who partake in jankie behavior. They also warn about people who beg for things instead of working hard to get them. The chorus repeats the spelling of the word "jankie" and it's evident that the song was meant to call out those who embody the term.
One interesting fact about "Jankie" is that it was released on the album "Ten Toes Down" in 2010, which was a highly anticipated project for fans of 8Ball & MJG. The song features verses from both artists and incorporates their southern rap style which they are well known for. The song has been featured on various mixtapes and has been sampled by other artists.
Another interesting fact is that the word "jankie" is actually a Southern term that originated in Memphis, Tennessee. It's used to describe someone who is fake, deceptive, or unreliable. It's also used to describe someone with questionable character or behavior.
The song used a sample from the song "It's A New Day" by Skull Snaps which adds to the old-school vibe of the track. The chorus of the song spells out the word "jankie" which makes it easy for fans to sing along at concerts or while listening to the track.
The song also has a music video which features 8Ball & MJG rapping in front of a graffiti-covered wall. They are joined by a group of dancers who perform choreographed moves in the background. The visual representation of the song emphasizes the message of the lyrics and showcases the artists' creative abilities.
Overall, "Jankie" is a commentary on fake people and the importance of being aware of the company you keep. The song highlights the pitfalls that come with partaking in jankie behavior and encourages listeners to strive for honesty and authenticity.
Chords: Unfortunately, the exact chords for "Jankie" are not known but the song uses a sample from Skull Snaps' "It's A New Day".
Line by Line Meaning
You might not know it but you
You may not realize it, but you
You gotta say it baby
You need to speak up, honey
The company you keep
The people you associate with
It change daily baby
It can change frequently
How did you get the Mercedes and the Escalade lately
Where did you acquire those fancy vehicles?
How come its been trouble in the places you stayed lately
Why have you been experiencing issues in the locations you have been residing?
The black cat affair
A situation involving bad luck
A broken mirror
A symbol of misfortune
Two steps up under the ladder would bring me near her
Even approaching a superstitious object like a ladder is worth it to improve one's luck
To good luck that fucking with you
Your presence can turn good luck into bad
You make the sun rain
You have a negative impact on everything around you
The same moment you left
As soon as you were gone
that's when the fun came
That's when things improved
Always bumping like a bad lady ho quit that
Stop acting like a promiscuous woman
Straight up ask a nigga to pay when he want to hit that
Be direct in requesting payment for sexual services
Always want to drank my Hennessey
You consistently want to consume my expensive alcohol
And smoke weed
You also partake in marijuana
Take you out to see a movie
I will show you a good time
Hoe please
Stop acting like a promiscuous woman
If i ain't got to get a room i don't get one
I do not need to pay for a hotel room if I can have sex with you in my car
I could hit you in the car and it'll be just as fun
I don't need the fanciest settings to enjoy being intimate with you
There's six lil letters that describe you hoe
I have a six-letter word that perfectly encapsulates you
I could sing it much better baby this is how it goes
I can make a song about it that would be more accurate
Wussup sneaky nigga
What are you up to, untrustworthy individual
How come you running yo mouth
Why are you talking so much
And talking about bout some shit that really you don't even know bout
Spreading inaccurate information
The way i see it you a slick instigata
From my perspective, you are a sneaky agitator
You thank you low key but you steamin like hot potatoe
You think you are low-key, but you are boiling with negative emotions
In the middle of the fuckin day in Jamaica
Even on a bright, sunny day in Jamaica
Chocolate strawberry or vanilla couldn't shake a
Despite your options, you cannot change your sneaky nature
Jankie ass nigga like you
You are a deceitful individual
You built with fly paper
You attract negativity and problems
Leave shit around you and its gone good-bye later
Your presence makes objects disappear or become damaged
Always got your hand stuck out askin for shit
You are constantly asking for things without offering anything in return
Instead of working you be begging trying to get rich quick
Rather than earning money through work, you are attempting to get rich through begging
Faking acting like you interested just 2 hang around
You pretend to be interested in order to stick around
Tell a nigga you a part of this and know you ain't down
You make it seem like you are part of something when you really aren't
you lying trying 2 hang tryin 2 pull you some hoes
You are lying and trying to impress others to gain attention from women
Tellin them about the famous niggas that you know
Boasting about your connections to famous individuals
you worst than the bitch you need 2 slow down dog
You are worse than the most promiscuous woman and need to slow down
For niggas like you me and G made this song
This song was created for individuals like you
When you was six years old you was hit
You were struck when you were six years old
Everytime they played the damn game and shit
Whenever they played the game
want to hang so everybody know your name and shit
You strive to be known and recognized by everyone
you's a jankie mothafucka if I seen one trick
You are a deceitful individual and I can see through your act
I seen one to
I have also seen one like you
When lookin at you
Just by looking at you
You fit the definition
You perfectly match the description
The height the body size yep the full description
Everything, from your height to your body size, matches
Please nigga get you head on straight and stop trippin
Get your act together and stop messing around
Gotta brag and stunt for you to get a little attention
You have to act flashy and showy to get anyone to pay attention to you
Plus I mention you know you be frequently big cappin
I also want to mention that you often exaggerate and lie a lot
And anything that a bitch want you give rapid
You immediately give anything a woman wants
that's why hoes beg and broke and ain't shit
That is why women are always begging and are broke and have nothing
Gotta lay up under niggas and cook and suck dick
They have to rely on men for everything and perform sexual acts to survive
Not clean for a nigga and fix my truck bitch
I need someone who can keep things clean and fix my truck
But everythang that you do still ain't enough shit
Even if you do everything right, it still won't be enough
This for niggas and hoes
This is for both men and women
This for all of those
This applies to everyone
If you know somebody jankie this how the song goes
If you know anyone deceitful, this is the song for them
Chorus (5x)
Repeating chorus
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Written by: DJ QUICK, M.J. GOODWIN, PREMRO SMITH, 0 Quick
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