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.
straight cadillac pimpin
8Ball & MJG Lyrics
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I'm so cold, I need a coat in the kitchen
I bust two verses, then go into intermission
No way you can provoke my vision
I, don't play I make a hoe pay a commission
Baby, come on you know I wrote compositions
That make niggaz wish they never spoke while they were spittin
I'm so ready I'm bout to blow from the tension
I'm becomin quick at gettin slow ???
can't throw my position, I flow with persition
Is a must a keep it on the low in addition
To all my weapons and no ammunition
MJG, and I'm so in attention
I see you tryin to creep me for my dough, why you trippin
Youse a shipwreck nigga when you broke co-mission
Jesse Jackson can't help you with the Hope Coalition
[Chorus - Shannon Jones]
Well, I'm spendin loose
Got nothing to lose
Got nothing to prove
Its not easy to do
I got the streets in my pocket
With the hating better stop
Straight Cadillac Pimpin'
Young nigga better listen
[Hook - 8 Ball x 2]
If I should die, before I wake
Roll me sum up, make sho I'm straight
Make sho my cup feel no react
Make sho my paper come in stacks
[8 Ball]
I come through like a mack, truck rumbling streets
Big Boy hit tracks straight pummeling beats
Rock hard like coke in a ???
Pay top dollar for the hot product indeed, yeah
Turn it up and get addicted to it
And have raw music soon as you listen to it
Jump up like a old fat lady at church
Jump back like a uncut thang at work
Mang, hop in and take a ride with a pimp nigga
Fire the green up and let me shoot the shit witcha
Talk slick till I make a chick get the picture
Just a page outta fat boy ghetto adventures
Listen, I'm a titan on the mic
Original, them weak niggaz bite what I write
Oh Lord, we going to get it jumpin like revival
Survival, Straight from my street bible
[Chorus]
[Hook x 2]
[MJG]
These verses are must rip, don't slip, pimp a bitch
Put on your look, best outfit, get rich
[8 Ball]
This here, get you out of your seat fo sho
Jump up, get crunk like you got the Holy Ghost
[MJG]
Ay Yo, collection plate, be straight, don't hate
Indicate, no shape, no plate
[8 Ball]
don't Hate, pay away, make a pimp, pockets straight
VISA, check, cash, any city, any state
[MJG]
Deep Down, in the country, in the hills, makin deals
No ex-aggeration, it is what it is
[8 Ball]
Come on, you ain't never heard shit like this
Two Pimps spittin game right out pu-pils
[Chorus]
[Hook x 2]
[Shannon Jones singing till song fades]
The song "Straight Cadillac Pimpin" by 8Ball & MJG feat. Shannon Jones is a rap anthem showcasing the two artists' skills as they boast about their pimping and street credentials. MJG starts off the first verse by bragging about his writing skills and their ability to make other rappers regret opening their mouths. He doesn't play games and ensures that women pay him a commission. He's ready to blow up and make it big but he stays focused and maintains a low profile to avoid drawing attention to his weapons and lack of ammunition. The chorus and hook talk about living fast and potentially dying young, hence ensuring that they have their money, cups, and papers together. Through their perseverance and refusal to be deterred by haters, they have the streets on lock, and people better listen to their commands.
8Ball's verse picks up where MJG's left off, with the lyrics drawing comparisons to trucks, hard drugs, and the church. He boasts to his audience to hop in and take a ride with him, offering to shoot the bull with them. Pimping's his game, and he's a master of it, making chicks realize their place. He's a titan on the mic, and weaker artists often imitate what he writes. Despite the hardships he faces, he finds a way to survive and inspires others to do the same. The last few verses are a call-and-response between MJG and 8Ball, with them riffing off each other's rhymes, creating an energetic atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so cold, I need a coat in the kitchen
I am so cold-hearted that I can't even feel warmth in the kitchen.
I bust two verses, then go into intermission
I am so talented that after two verses, I take a break from rapping.
No way you can provoke my vision
Nobody can disrupt my ability to see things clearly.
I, don't play I make a hoe pay a commission
I am a pimp and I make sure that my hos pay me for my services.
Baby, come on you know I wrote compositions
I am a skilled songwriter, and you know it.
That make niggaz wish they never spoke while they were spittin
I write such good lyrics that other rappers wish they had never started rapping in the first place.
I'm so ready I'm bout to blow from the tension
I am so prepared that I am about to explode from the anticipation.
Like surprise you don't even know what you gettin
You are about to receive something so great, you won't even believe it.
I'm becomin quick at gettin slow ???
I am becoming faster at slowing down, although the next word is unclear.
Can't throw my position, I flow with persition
I have a steady position and flow rhythmically with precision.
Is a must a keep it on the low in addition
It is essential to keep things secret and low-key.
To all my weapons and no ammunition
I have weapons, but no ammo to match.
MJG, and I'm so in attention
I am MJG, and I am alert and paying close attention.
I see you tryin to creep me for my dough, why you trippin
I see you trying to take my money without my knowledge or permission, and I don't understand why.
Youse a shipwreck nigga when you broke co-mission
You are a failure when it comes to working alongside others when you are broke.
Jesse Jackson can't help you with the Hope Coalition
Even the help of Jesse Jackson and the Hope Coalition won't save you.
If I should die, before I wake
If I should die in my sleep,
Roll me sum up, make sho I'm straight
Smoke weed to make sure I'm at peace.
Make sho my cup feel no react
Make sure my drink doesn't elicit a bad reaction.
Make sho my paper come in stacks
Make sure I have lots of money.
I come through like a mack, truck rumbling streets
I enter the scene and make an impact like a big truck shaking the streets.
Big Boy hit tracks straight pummeling beats
My music is powerful and crushes other tracks.
Rock hard like coke in a ???
I am tough and unbreakable like a rock or cocaine.
Pay top dollar for the hot product indeed, yeah
I am willing to pay lots of money for the best music product available.
Turn it up and get addicted to it
Turn up the volume and get hooked on my music.
And have raw music soon as you listen to it
My music is so pure and authentic that you feel it as soon as you listen to it.
Jump up like a old fat lady at church
My music is so good that people can't help but dance and get excited like an old church-going woman.
Jump back like a uncut thang at work
My music is so impressive that people are shocked like an uncut thing at work.
Mang, hop in and take a ride with a pimp nigga
Come along for the ride with me, a skilled pimp.
Fire the green up and let me shoot the shit witcha
Smoke some weed and let's chat.
Talk slick till I make a chick get the picture
You can talk smooth until I make a woman realize what's really going on.
Just a page outta fat boy ghetto adventures
This is a small part of the misadventures of a fat boy growing up in the ghetto.
Listen, I'm a titan on the mic
Listen to me, I am a powerful force on the microphone.
Original, them weak niggaz bite what I write
My writing is unique, while others can only copy it poorly.
Oh Lord, we going to get it jumpin like revival
Oh Lord, we're going to get everyone moving like a religious revival.
Survival, Straight from my street bible
Survival is something I learned and wrote about from firsthand experience on the streets.
These verses are must rip, don't slip, pimp a bitch
My verses are intense and expertly crafted, don't mess up and learn to be a good pimp.
Put on your look, best outfit, get rich
Dress nicely to earn a lot of money.
This here, get you out of your seat fo sho
My music will definitely get you up and dancing.
Jump up, get crunk like you got the Holy Ghost
Jump up and get really excited like you're at church.
Ay Yo, collection plate, be straight, don't hate
The collection plate should be accurate, don't be angry about giving money.
Indicate, no shape, no plate
Make sure to indicate how much money you're giving, and don't leave anything behind.
don't Hate, pay away, make a pimp, pockets straight
Don't be jealous, just pay up and make a skilled pimp lots of money.
VISA, check, cash, any city, any state
Payment methods accepted in any city or state include VISA, check, and cash.
Deep Down, in the country, in the hills, makin deals
I am doing business and making money deep in the country and up in the hills.
No ex-aggeration, it is what it is
This is not an exaggeration, it's the simple truth.
Come on, you ain't never heard shit like this
This is unique and something you haven't heard before.
Two Pimps spittin game right out pu-pils
Two skilled pimps speaking with amazing flow.
Well, I'm spendin loose
I am spending money freely and without care.
Got nothing to lose
I have nothing to lose at this point.
Got nothing to prove
I have already proven myself and don't need to do it again.
Its not easy to do
It's not an easy thing to achieve.
I got the streets in my pocket
I have the streets around me and my power and influence in my pocket.
With the hating better stop
People should stop being jealous and hateful of me.
Straight Cadillac Pimpin'
This is what I do for a living, living a life of luxury through pimping in Cadillacs.
Young nigga better listen
Young people should listen and learn from my experiences and skills.
If I should die, before I wake
A repeated line meaning if I die unexpectedly.
Roll me sum up, make sho I'm straight
Make sure I'm comfortable and peaceful after I die by smoking weed.
Make sho my cup feel no react
Make sure nobody has a bad reaction to what's in my cup after I die.
Make sho my paper come in stacks
Make sure I have a lot of money after I die.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER DRUMWRIGHT, TIJUAN FRAMPTON, MARLON J GOODWIN, SHANNON JONES, JACK KNIGHT, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@derrickalexander9710
This whole album is a classic.
@endibond3198
Period whole album listen all the way through 🔥
@datboycotvdotcom9593
Wonder y this video didn't take off! However they single u don't want drama a real crunk classic/hit/banger
@xxXFlaggXxx
I grew up to 8ball & MJG...these two WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN HIP-HOP...Respect...Hands Down...
@kevinpettiford6950
Affirmative
@SL504NYY26
These Cats will ALWAYS have a spot in my hip hop library. This is my favorite song by them. May not be their best to others but this is my favorite from them
@hopehasnoplacehereabandona3068
Man theres nothing funkier than some good ole dirty 30 rappin.....man its counrty, its gospel, its gangsta, its just LEGEND😍🙏😍🙏😍🙏😍
@majorhollis1786
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@1jboda
Much Love front Texas 🇨🇱 3rd Coast, Dirty South!
@StraightGuyStraightTalk
I’m a NYC negro. I don’t like much south music but this ish is blazzing 🔥🔥🔥