On August 28, 2012 the collective released their first full-length project together, a mixtape titled Lords Never Worry, which received mostly mixed reviews by critics. In August 2013, it was announced ASAP Mob's upcoming debut album, would be released in October, however it would later be delayed. They subsequently released their debut single, "Trillmatic", in December 2013. The song, performed by ASAP Nast, is an ode to '90s hip hop and features a guest verse from Method Man. Their debut album, titled L.O.R.D., was set to be released in 2014, however the album was shelved.
On January 18, 2015, ASAP Mob founder, Steven "ASAP Yams" Rodriguez, was found dead at the age of 26. The cause of death was ruled an overdose due to mixed drug intoxication.
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A$AP Mob Lyrics
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A lot of mama's cry due to this beef
Purple kush got me high don't wanna leave
See my daddy in heaven he be the realist G
And your bitch I got her she like my Tommy boxers
Nigga I ain't no ? I let that Tommy box her
Make 'Em Say Ugh Silkk The Shocker
Very rare Vesace's I bet my silk will shock her
Put in work put them in the dirt
Semi gon' squirt damn he got murked
Who got that work he got that work
She pop that pussy she make it twerk
Couple model bitches thought I balled for the Lakers
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
She like that cocaina she sniff it off my banger
She like to blow my nine I think she's going brainless
Put in work put them in the dirt
Semi gon' squirt damn he got murked
Who got that work he got that work
She pop that pussy she make it twerk
Couple model bitches thought I balled for the Lakers
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a diferent language
She like that cocaina sniff it off my banger
She like to blow my nine I think she's going brainless
All my Dominican niggas got me speaking spanglish
Now that I'm rapping I'm fucking different singers
Celine Dion Mariah Carey
I got them Nick Cannon's If you coming at me
Couple of them skinny niggas that be trigger happy
Feel them candy girls make them do the Laffy Taffy
They pop a pill then they pop a bullet
Man fucking with this nigga like playing Russian Roulette
I ain't wanna pull it but I had to do it
I be out tomorrow my lawyer's Jewish
He work hard he put in work
He put in work got these nigga's going bezerk
Riding music I see you riding to it
Bang them over the head pay him back for talking foolish
Nigga work hard put in work
Put in work got these niggas going bezerk
The song "Work" by A$AP Mob is a tribute to gang life and the struggles that come with it. The song is about the consequences of living a life of crime and the toll it takes on individuals, families and communities. It talks about the dangers of being involved in gang violence and how it can lead to death or jail. The song also touches on drug use and how it can be used as a coping mechanism to deal with the harsh realities of street life.
The line "A lot of niggas die due to these streets, a lot of mama's cry due to this beef" highlights the violent nature of gang life, while the line "purple kush got me high don't wanna leave" represents the use of drugs as a way to escape reality. The chorus of the song, "Put in work put them in the dirt, semi gon' squirt damn he got murked, who got that work he got that work, she pop that pussy she make it twerk" portrays the inevitable violence that comes with gang life, where individuals have to put in work or commit acts of violence in order to survive.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the harsh realities of living in impoverished areas and how it can shape the lives of individuals who grow up in those environments. It talks about the desperation that leads to gang involvement and illustrates the consequences that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
A lot of niggas die due to these streets
Many people lose their lives because of the conditions of the neighborhood and environment they live in.
A lot of mama's cry due to this beef
The violence and conflicts that happen in this neighborhood cause a lot of mothers to grieve and cry.
Purple kush got me high don't wanna leave
The strong strain of marijuana called purple kush has gotten me high, and I don't want to stop because it feels good.
See my daddy in heaven he be the realist G
I believe that my father is in heaven and he was the realest gangster.
And your bitch I got her she like my Tommy boxers
Your girl is with me now, and she likes the Tommy Hilfiger boxers I have on.
Nigga I ain't no ? I let that Tommy box her
I'm not sure what the original word in this line was, but it implies that he was able to have sex with the girl because she was interested in his boxers.
Make 'Em Say Ugh Silkk The Shocker
This is a reference to the song 'Make 'Em Say Ugh' by Silkk The Shocker.
Very rare Vesace's I bet my silk will shock her
I am wearing very rare Versace clothing, and I am confident that it will impress and amaze her.
Put in work put them in the dirt
Working hard and taking action against one's enemies, possibly with violence.
Semi gon' squirt damn he got murked
A semi-automatic weapon will be fired, and the person on the receiving end will be killed.
Who got that work he got that work
Who has access to drugs and other illegal substances.
She pop that pussy she make it twerk
A woman is dancing sexually and provocatively.
Couple model bitches thought I balled for the Lakers
Some model-like women are under the impression that he plays basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers.
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
These women are only interested in sexual activities and do not share a common language with him.
She like that cocaina she sniff it off my banger
She enjoys using cocaine and snorts it through a straw he is holding.
She like to blow my nine I think she's going brainless
She likes to perform fellatio on his gun, and he thinks it could lead to her losing her mind.
All my Dominican niggas got me speaking spanglish
He has friends of Dominican origin who speak both Spanish and English, and they have influenced his speech.
Now that I'm rapping I'm fucking different singers
Since he has become a rapper, he is having sex with various female singers.
Celine Dion Mariah Carey
These are two famous female singers he may be referring to in the previous line.
I got them Nick Cannon's If you coming at me
He has guns and a reference to Nick Cannon's name for his shoes, 'NCredible'.
Couple of them skinny niggas that be trigger happy
Some of his associates are skinny guys who are eager to use their guns.
Feel them candy girls make them do the Laffy Taffy
He notices that attractive women are making his associates act irrationally and recklessly.
They pop a pill then they pop a bullet
His associates use drugs and then become violent and use their guns.
Man fucking with this nigga like playing Russian Roulette
Anyone who messes with him is putting themselves in danger, and it's like playing a deadly game of chance.
I ain't wanna pull it but I had to do it
He didn't want to shoot someone, but he felt like he had no other choice and had to defend himself.
I be out tomorrow my lawyer's Jewish
If he gets into legal trouble, he believes his Jewish lawyer will be able to get him out of it quickly.
He work hard he put in work
His lawyer is diligent and works hard to get his clients out of legal trouble.
Got these nigga's going bezerk
He has caused his enemies to become very angry and go crazy.
Riding music I see you riding to it
His music is meant to be played while riding in a car, and he can see people enjoying it while driving.
Bang them over the head pay him back for talking foolish
He will use physical violence against anyone who speaks to him disrespectfully.
Contributed by Sebastian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bloodm4ykr
3 years later and this is still my favorite song. never gets old. always a classic
potężny gej
for sure?
big bag getter
@potężny gej yes
Gregory Snapplecock
Might want to get some better taste in music if this is your favorite song
LadónG
@Gregory Snapplecock you come your way to insult someone for their favorite song under that song's official video? lol sad people
Gregory Snapplecock
@LadónG yeah I came over here for that purpose specifically genius
Jonathan Mathew
It's not just the beat, it's what you can do with the beat .
FierySpiritCamari
This and the remix is like the greatest example of how much energy and cadence can effect a song and turn a good verse into a great verse
mpfary the juice
100 facts!
John Marshall
10 years later and i still listen to this from time to time
so good