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?
The Omen
Ace Hood Lyrics
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Comin' at ya neck and I′m takin' my
Respect cause I been quiet for a long time
Fuck you pussy niggas,
Ain't no love for pussy niggas, if you hatin′ it′s a long line
You just a undercover Ace fan
They gon' end up in the trash can
Fuckin′ with the realest
Shit look a little clearer, I got to know the man in the mirror
Feelin' like the ones who you around,
They don′t really want you winnin', that′s the way that it appear
Fuck it I'm on one
I been turnin' hit′s into a home run
Add figures into the income, never really worry ′bout the outcome
Look me in my eyes,
You can tell the type of guy that I am where I come from
Claim you a Soulja Boy til I,
Run up on ya now you goin' to play dumb, dumb
All you niggas suckers like my bitches
Disrespectin′ all of my intentions
You can lose your starter any minute
Before you ever start know I can finish, beast! boy!
You niggas disfigured in a decoy
Breakin' up the bands like a devoice
For every nigga bitin′ on the flow,
Watch her show up to their shows with a motherfuckin' invoice
I′m a king, you a peasant
Better know you livin' with a legend
I just treat the beat like a voice mail so I hope you got the message
You are now tuned to the bad guy
Never was I looking for a handout
People wanna talk about myself but brag
About the latest things I brought up out the car lot
Nigga I had trippin' on the wrist watch
Most of y′all still rockin′ G Shocks
I just know you mentionin' my name
I′m the one who run the game
I can do this shit in flip flops
Pussy you just waitin' on a settlement
A year or two and you gon′ be irreverent
Callin' up the ticket booth like who let him in?
You lookin′ at the best now let it settle in
What's a Lion to a Pitbull
Hurricane 6 to a Typhoon
A Gorilla to a Baboon
Mmm!
In this song, Ace Hood expresses his frustration with his haters and critics. He starts off by saying that he is coming for his respect because he has been quiet for too long. He then goes on to call out the people who are hating on him and tells them that there is no love for them. He believes that they are just undercover fans and he will end up throwing them in the trash can.
Ace Hood then talks about how he made the best decisions for his business by leaving Def Jam. He mentions that he got to know himself better and realized that the people around him were not really interested in his success. He then talks about the hard work he has put in and how he has turned hits into home runs, adding figures to his income. He is confident in his abilities and believes that he can finish anything he starts.
Ace Hood then claims that he is a king and his haters are peasants. He talks about how he treats the beat like a voicemail, leaving a message for his haters that he is the bad guy and he never needed a handout. He then talks about his success and how he can do anything in flip flops. He ends the song by questioning his haters' ability to stand up to him, comparing himself to a pitbull, hurricane 6, and a gorilla.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm!...
I'm coming at you aggressively and intensely
Comin' at ya neck and I'm takin' my
I'm aggressively pursuing what I deserve
Respect cause I been quiet for a long time
I've been humble and patient for a while, but now I demand respect
Fuck you pussy niggas,
I have no respect for those who lack courage and toughness
Ain't no love for pussy niggas, if you hatin' it's a long line
I don't have any positive feelings towards weak individuals, and there are many others who feel the same way
You just a undercover Ace fan
You claim to dislike me, but in reality, you secretly admire me
They gon' end up in the trash can
Those who oppose me will ultimately fail and be discarded
Fuckin' with the realest
I am the most authentic and genuine
Best decisions in my business was to get up off of Def Jam
Leaving my record label was the smartest business move I made
Shit look a little clearer, I got to know the man in the mirror
I've gained clarity and understanding of myself and my surroundings
Feelin' like the ones who you around,
I sense that those who I associate with don't actually want me to succeed
They don't really want you winnin', that's the way that it appear
They are secretly rooting against me and my success
Fuck it I'm on one
I'm feeling confident and unstoppable
I been turnin' hit's into a home run
I have been very successful in my career
Add figures into the income, never really worry 'bout the outcome
I focus only on the present and making money, not on the potential consequences of my actions
Look me in my eyes,
Pay attention and listen to what I'm saying
You can tell the type of guy that I am where I come from
My upbringing has shaped me into the type of person I am today
Claim you a Soulja Boy til I,
You might think you're a fan of Soulja Boy, but when I confront you, you'll deny it
Run up on ya now you goin' to play dumb, dumb
When I confront you and you deny being a Soulja Boy fan, you'll look foolish
All you niggas suckers like my bitches
I don't have respect for either weak men or promiscuous women
Disrespectin' all of my intentions
You're disregarding or disregarded my goals and desires
You can lose your starter any minute
You can lose your head start or advantage at any moment
Before you ever start know I can finish, beast! boy!
You should know that I am capable of finishing anything I start, and I am aggressive and unstoppable
You niggas disfigured in a decoy
You are in a fake or shoddy disguise, and it shows
Breakin' up the bands like a devoice
I'm breaking up groups or teams that lack harmony or strength
For every nigga bitin' on the flow,
For anyone copying my style or stealing my ideas
Watch her show up to their shows with a motherfuckin' invoice
I'll show up to their shows and demand payment for stealing my ideas
I'm a king, you a peasant
I am powerful and respected, you are weak and insignificant
Better know you livin' with a legend
You should recognize and appreciate that you're in the presence of someone great
I just treat the beat like a voice mail so I hope you got the message
I'm delivering a clear and distinct message through my music
You are now tuned to the bad guy
I am the villain in this story, and you're listening to me
Never was I looking for a handout
I've never relied on or asked for help from others
People wanna talk about myself but brag
People want to gossip about me, but I'm proud of my success
About the latest things I brought up out the car lot
I'm proud of the expensive cars I've recently purchased
Nigga I had trippin' on the wrist watch
I have an expensive and impressive watch that makes others jealous
Most of y'all still rockin' G Shocks
You are wearing cheap and outdated watches
I just know you mentioning' my name
I know that people are talking about me and my success
I'm the one who run the game
I'm in control and highly successful in my industry
I can do this shit in flip flops
I'm so skilled and confident that I can succeed even in impractical or uncomfortable situations
Pussy you just waitin' on a settlement
You're waiting around for something that's unlikely to happen
A year or two and you gon' be irreverent
In a year or two, you'll be insignificant and forgotten
Callin' up the ticket booth like who let him in?
You'll be surprised and confused when you see that I'm successful and have access to exclusive events
You lookin' at the best now let it settle in
I'm the best in my industry, and it's important for you to recognize and accept that
What's a Lion to a Pitbull
Even a powerful animal like a lion is nothing compared to me
Hurricane 6 to a Typhoon
Even an intense storm like a hurricane is nothing compared to me
A Gorilla to a Baboon
Even a strong animal like a gorilla is nothing compared to me
Mmm!
An excited or satisfied grunt or noise
Contributed by Natalie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.