My Block Sold Up
Akon feat Don Dinero Lyrics

Konvict music upfront
The beginning of Akon's song "My Block Sold Up" starts with "Konvict music upfront."

Gotta get my block sold up... ya know me
Akon wants to keep selling drugs to keep his business alive.

Eyo gringo, eyo gringo
Akon calls out to the drug dealers or users he wants to attract.

I heard you want some marijuana
Akon is aware of the demand for marijuana based on hearsay.

Want some pure white coca
Akon is aware of the demand for cocaine based on hearsay.

You see I've never been a smoker
Akon himself doesn't use drugs, but instead sells them. He's only a dealer for profit.

I'm just your neighborhood dealer
Akon wants to promote himself as the go-to guy for drugs in his local community.

And I'm tryin' to keep my block sold up
Akon is struggling to maintain his drug business and is working hard to continue selling drugs to maintain his client base.

See I woke up early as hell one morning
Akon woke up early in the morning to check his drug inventory.

And I noticed my stash was half gone
Akon realized that his drugs were being consumed more often by the customers and the stash was reducing.

'Cause these fiends can't stop smokin my rocks
Akon's clients are addicts and can't stop using drugs.

Cause lately around my way these niggas been warrin'
The neighborhood has been experiencing conflicts and violence over territory and drug business.

Fightin' for teritory that's mine
The other dealers are trying to take over Akon's territory, which is affecting his customer base.

'Cause these cats can't stop liquor or shots
The people in the neighborhood are also indulging in alcohol, which is not a competition for the drug business.

I'ma show you right now the only reason the block is movin'
Akon wants to prove that he is the reason why the drug business is thriving in the neighborhood.

I got dubs at the price of a dime
Akon sells 20 dollars worth of drugs for 10 dollars to attract more customers.

That's why I'm on top and it don't stop
Akon is on the top because of his good prices, and he wants to keep that status.

'Cause I get it so cheap no matter what I wont be losin'
Despite his low prices, Akon doesn't lose money since he gets drugs cheaply.

Re-up spots is so hard to find
Akon has difficulty finding places to re-up his drug stash.

But I got one cool ass Mexican
Akon has found a trustworthy Mexican who helps him get drugs and restocks his stash.

You can find me on the other side of the border
Akon is willing to cross the border to get more drugs.

With a hundred grand in my pocket
Akon carries a large amount of cash in order to pay for more drugs.

For the first trip just pack a little bit
Akon packs a small amount of drugs on the first trip to test the waters and ensure safety.

'Cause I'ma bring the work back by air or even by water
Akon will cross the border to bring the drugs back to his home country, by whatever means necessary.

What ever it take to get to the crib
Akon is willing to do whatever it takes to get the drugs and take them back to his neighborhood.

Gotta play it safe cause they out there
Akon has to play it safe while getting drugs because the authorities are watching.

See I got so much clientele home waiting
Akon has a lot of clients waiting for him, and he needs to bring them their drugs.

I can't just make one trip
Akon cannot just make one trip because he has to fulfill everyone's demand.

But I gotta get enough to supply the city
Akon has to get enough drugs to supply his whole city.

But I gotta be careful smugglin' in
Akon has to be extremely cautious while smuggling drugs into the country.

Vaseline Reynolds Wrap to hide the scent
Akon uses Reynolds wrap with Vaseline to hide the smell of the drugs while smuggling.

Off on the next trip while I wait for Jose
After he's done with one trip, Akon immediately sets out on the next one while he waits for his supplier, Jose, to bring him his next shipment.

'Cause I'm a konvict
Akon labels himself as a "konvict" because of his illegal drug-selling activity.

Never gonna be a convict
Although Akon is engaged in drug business, he claims that he won't end up in prison for it.