PFFFFFF! Yeah right! What are you? The King of Knots? You think you're the freaking King of Tying Knots??
Florida’s heat has been radiating over hip-hop for many years. From the legendary “Uncle” Luke Campbell, Trick Daddy and Trina to DJ Khaled, Flo Rida, T-Pain, Rick Ross and Plies, the sunshine state has always produced hot music. The next artist to emerge from this sizzling climate is Ace Hood, and with an ace on the top of the deck, he is guaranteed to continue Florida’s heat wave.
“I got the name Ace as a child. My family always thought that I would be the one who would succeed in whatever I did,” he explains. “I feel like I’m an army in myself. I carry my own weight and since I represent for the hood, why not attach that to my name?”
Born Antoine McColister in Broward County, Florida, Ace knew he was destined for greatness. After an injury derailed his burgeoning football career, Ace turned to his true passion, rapping. At the age of 17, Ace teamed up with the Broward-County-based entertainment label, Dollaz & Dealz, to record the hit "M.O.E." ("Money Over Everything") which sparked an immediate buzz in South Florida. Ace began to perform and network which helped him gain exposure like never before. After fine-tuning his craft on local crowds, he set his sights on performing for DJ Khaled at his annual birthday bash.
“We was outside the radio station not even trying to get a deal, just hoping to perform at his birthday bash,” he recalls. “We just figured we’d try and perform. He had a contest going on where you had to give a certain amount of reasons why you should perform at the birthday bash. So I was going to rap for him on camera and show him why I was worthy. Although he had to go to a meeting, he came out, looked at me and said I love his image. We handed him a CD and once we did that he listened to it and called my manager that night. He said I love his swag, I hear starvation in his music and I want to take a meeting with him.”
That meeting turned into Ace becoming the first artist signed to DJ Khaled’s label “We the Best” distributed by Def Jam Records. His hot new single “Cash Flow” featuring T-Pain and Rick Ross is currently blazing the radio waves everywhere. “Once I played the song for Rick Ross he loved it and he put his whole swag to it” explains Khaled. “The song was pretty much done but we felt to make it more of a hit record, get somebody like T-Pain who’s running the game right now, on the hook to make it go that much further.” The song is setting the stage for Ace’s debut album, Gutta, with guest appearances from some of rap’s elite including Trick Daddy, Flo Rida, Akon, Plies and production from Cool & Dre, The Runners, Danjahandz and J.U.S.T.C.E. League, Ace’s deck is definitely stacked.
“This album is definitely gonna be a classic,” Ace says confidently. “People are expecting a lot out of me not only because I’m on Khaled’s label, but because everyone knows that the ace is ranked as the highest.”
With an ace up your sleeve, how can you go wrong?
Can't Stop
Ace Hood Lyrics
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Ace hood, Konvict Music,
I know they want us to stop,
But we immune to lose it,
Hey,
Hey,
[Chorus]
Cause I'm out here living this hustlers life.
I be working all day but no 9 to 5,
And you know we don't play when it's time to grind. That's how it goes,
You wanna get that dough.
I'm making it but I'm still hungry,
But whatever it takes I gotta go get this money.
When I first jumped in the game I was 7 years old,
Drop a model get the money, give a fuck about a ho.
Servin' porcelain to people left a brick up in my coat,
Always told to eat fast,
Never snitching was the code.
I would never post pone cause the money get gone,
Never waiting by the phone gotta get it on your own.
Real niggas get paid every second of the day,
Hit the mall blow a quote that I can't fit in this phrase,
Just know it's two colors in that Def Jam chain,
Lil money wanna scam,
Bitch I'm outta your range.
Make way,
Feed me,
Gotta get this money.
Smoking nothing but the best yeah the boy so flooded, and I still want money...
[Chorus]
See niggas shut down,
My money keeps coming.
You niggas take breaks,
My team keeps running.
They bring me back bags,
Louis vitton something.
Don't really know the price,
Just know it costs money,
And when it comes to money,
They know it ain't nothing,
Throw a 100 on jewels,
Make it back up on a Monday.
Why niggas trying floss,
They balling outta budget.
Everyday on the grind,
Bitch my mind is on my money.
Tell 'em roll up the trees,
And deliver me the scummy.
Forget a 9 to 5,
Overrated me to quit.
Now a day since legit,
I get it opposite legit.
Me and my nigga 'Kon so addicted to the chips.
He gon let you know the script
[Chorus]
And whatever it takes,
Ace Hood bout money.
How much for the chain?
I spend bout a 100.
See you can dim the lights,
But my wrist still sunny.
They know I'm on the block,
And my fitted in the glock.
Dickies cut with a frame,
And a half up in my sock,
Gotta get it anyway,
And keep it level from the cops.
Bitch I never play the grind,
First rule off top.
I been in it for the dough,
You niggas need props .
I'm just in it for the guap,
100 million in the pot.
Only know to go get it
So the printer don't stop.
Grab 50 hit a lot,
And go and dump it on the drop.
I'm starving like Marvin,
It ain't no give and barging, like target.
[Chorus]
The song "Can't Stop" by Ace Hood is a tribute to the hustler life, where he claims that he can't stop getting money because he's out living a hustler's life. Ace Hood admits to being in the game from a young age, where he started at just seven years old. He does not care about relationships with women, but rather focuses on getting that money. He speaks about the commitment that hustlers have to their work, and how they work long hours, every day, of the week. They never take a break, and the hustle never stops. He talks about his wealth and how he can afford high-end fashion and jewelry with ease.
The song displays a willingness to obtain money, and the concept of hustle being ingrained in the rapper's lifestyle. The chorus enforces that hustling is the only way to go, while Ace Hood reminds his listeners that he's been in it for the money from the get-go. The lyrics are provocative, catchy, and reflective of a lifestyle and aesthetic that is popular in the rap world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, oh yeah,
Ace Hood is excited and ready to rap about getting money despite those who want him to stop.
I know they want us to stop,
There are people who want Ace Hood and his team to stop hustling and getting money.
But we immune to lose it,
Ace Hood and his team are resilient, and will never stop grinding.
I can't stop getting this money now,
Ace Hood is so committed to getting money that he can't stop doing it.
Cause I'm out here living this hustlers life.
Ace Hood is living a life of hustle, working hard to get money every day.
I be working all day but no 9 to 5,
Ace Hood doesn't work a regular job, but hustles all day to get money.
And you know we don't play when it's time to grind.
Ace Hood and his team take their hustle seriously, and work hard to get money.
That's how it goes,
This is just how Ace Hood and his team live their lives, hustling to get money.
You wanna get that dough.
Ace Hood is encouraging others to hustle and get money.
I'm making it but I'm still hungry,
Despite making money, Ace Hood is still driven to get more.
But whatever it takes I gotta go get this money.
Ace Hood is committed to doing whatever it takes to keep making money and grinding.
When I first jumped in the game I was 7 years old,
Ace Hood has been hustling and making money since he was a child.
Drop a model get the money, give a fuck about a ho.
Ace Hood is more focused on making money than caring about women.
Servin' porcelain to people left a brick up in my coat,
Ace Hood used to deal drugs and kept a brick of cocaine in his coat.
Always told to eat fast,
Ace Hood was taught to hustle and make money quickly.
Never snitching was the code.
Ace Hood and his team follow a code of not snitching on each other while hustling and making money.
I would never post pone cause the money get gone,
Ace Hood doesn't procrastinate making money because opportunities can quickly disappear.
Never waiting by the phone gotta get it on your own.
Ace Hood doesn't rely on others to make money, but takes initiative to get it on his own.
Real niggas get paid every second of the day,
Ace Hood believes real hustlers make money every moment they can.
Hit the mall blow a quote that I can't fit in this phrase,
Ace Hood has so much money that he can spend a large amount at once and can't describe it in words.
Just know it's two colors in that Def Jam chain,
Ace Hood has a Def Jam chain with two colors, probably representing his record label.
Lil money wanna scam,
Ace Hood is aware of people trying to scam him out of his money.
Bitch I'm outta your range.
Ace Hood's level of wealth is beyond those who try to scam him.
Make way, Feed me, Gotta get this money.
Ace Hood is hungry for money and will do anything to make it.
Smoking nothing but the best yeah the boy so flooded, and I still want money...
Ace Hood enjoys smoking expensive weed, but is still driven to make more money.
See niggas shut down, My money keeps coming.
Ace Hood's hustle never stops, while others struggle to make money and may give up.
You niggas take breaks, My team keeps running.
Ace Hood's team never stops hustling while others take breaks and slow down.
They bring me back bags, Louis vitton something.
Ace Hood's associates bring him back bags of money and luxury Louis Vuitton items.
Don't really know the price, Just know it costs money,
Ace Hood doesn't know the exact prices of his luxury items, but knows that they are expensive and cost a lot of money.
And when it comes to money, They know it ain't nothing,
Ace Hood and his associates know that money is everything and they do whatever it takes to make it.
Throw a 100 on jewels, Make it back up on a Monday.
Ace Hood can quickly spend $100 on jewelry, but can also easily make that money back on any given day.
Why niggas trying floss, They balling outta budget.
Ace Hood doesn't understand why people try to show off and have nice things when they can't actually afford them.
Everyday on the grind, Bitch my mind is on my money.
Ace Hood is constantly thinking about making money and hustling every day.
Tell 'em roll up the trees, And deliver me the scummy.
Ace Hood wants someone to roll up marijuana and bring it to him while he makes money.
Forget a 9 to 5, Overrated me to quit.
Ace Hood believes that working a regular job is overrated and doesn't want to quit hustling to make money.
Now a day since legit, I get it opposite legit.
Ace Hood is now making money legally, but still has a hustler's mentality.
Me and my nigga 'Kon so addicted to the chips.
Ace Hood and his associate Kon are so addicted to making money that they can't stop.
He gon let you know the script
Kon will tell you all about their hustle and how they make so much money.
Ace Hood bout money.
Ace Hood is all about making money and hustling.
How much for the chain? I spend bout a 100.
Ace Hood spent around $100 on a chain he is currently wearing.
See you can dim the lights, But my wrist still sunny.
Even if the lights are dim, Ace Hood's expensive jewelry is still shiny and valuable.
They know I'm on the block, And my fitted in the glock.
Ace Hood is known for hustling on the streets and carrying a gun.
Dickies cut with a frame, And a half up in my sock,
Ace Hood is wearing Dickies pants and has a gun tucked into his sock.
Gotta get it anyway, And keep it level from the cops.
Ace Hood has to make money any way he can while staying safe from the police.
Bitch I never play the grind, First rule off top.
Ace Hood is serious about his hustle and is always working hard to make money.
I been in it for the dough, You niggas need props .
Ace Hood is only in the hustle for the money, not recognition or praise from others.
I'm just in it for the guap, 100 million in the pot.
Ace Hood is in the hustle only for the money, and aspires to have $100 million in his wealth.
Only know to go get it So the printer don't stop.
Ace Hood is programmed to constantly hustle and make money, never stopping.
Grab 50 hit a lot, And go and dump it on the drop.
Ace Hood can easily make $50,000 and then quickly spend it on a new car.
I'm starving like Marvin, It ain't no give and barging, like target.
Ace Hood is always hungry for money, but never negotiates or gives in like Target's salespeople might.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN COSSOM, ANDREW HARR, JERMAINE JACKSON, ALIAUNE THIAM, ANTOINE MCCOLISTER
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