On January 17, 2014, Aminé released his debut mixtape, Odyssey to Me. On September 4, 2014, Aminé released his debut extended play (EP), En Vogue. On August 31, 2015, Aminé released his second mixtape, Calling Brío.
On March 9, 2016, Aminé released his debut single, called "Caroline". The song peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100. On June 1, 2016, he released his self-directed music video for "Caroline" through his Vevo channel on YouTube and has since been viewed over 178 million times. On June 5, 2017, "Caroline" was certified as triple platinum by the RIAA.
In August 2016, Aminé partnered with Republic Records. On November 4, 2016, he released his second single, called "Baba", following the success of "Caroline". On November 15, 2016, he performed "Caroline" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
On March 9, 2017, Aminé released "REDMERCEDES". It has been praised for supposedly being influenced by early 2000s rap, such as songs by Missy Elliott. Following its original release, the official music video for the song was released on April 7, 2017 via his Vevo channel on YouTube, and has amassed over 10 million views.
On June 13, 2017, Aminé was named as one of the ten members of XXL's "2017 Freshman Class".
On July 28, 2017, Aminé released his debut studio album titled Good for You. The album is RIAA Certified Gold.
On August 15, 2018, Aminé released his third mixtape titled OnePointFive.
His second studio album, "Limbo", was released on August 7, 2020, and a deluxe version of the album was released on December 4, 2020. He has now released his third studio album "TWOPOINTFIVE".
REEL IT IN
Aminé Lyrics
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Reel it in (woo)
I got the bag, tell a friend (who?)
She got some ass, bring it in (ayy)
Bitch, I'm the news, CNN, yeah (yeah)
Reel it in
I got the bag, tell a friend (who?)
Bitch, I'm the news, CNN, yeah (hey)
Trippin'
Rollie got the tick-tock missin' (shinin')
Bitch pimpin' (ayy)
Broke niggas got me livid (wow)
You Jordan or Pippin? (Tuh)
I'm Kobe I'm never gon' dish it (or miss it)
I'm distant as fuck and I ain't got the time to just kick it (yup)
I don't trust nobody 'cause I can't be fake
Frontin' ain't an option 'cause my soul can't change
And I'm tired of bein' humble, bitch, I feel no way
It's that young nigga shit, I might pull up to your bitch like
Reel it in (woo)
I got the bag, tell a friend (who?)
She got some ass, bring it in (ayy)
Bitch, I'm the news, CNN, yeah (yeah)
Reel it in
I got the bag, tell a friend (who?)
She got some ass, bring it in
Bitch, I'm the news, CNN
Jesus Christ (Hallelujah)
I buy that shit before I even know the price (hey)
This 13K up on my finger, bitch, you right (true)
Them diamonds dancin', yeah, that boy be lookin' nice (ayy)
I guess this what you call that motherfuckin' ice
Got a thotiana, put her in designer
She Italiana, she a sorta kinda
She Björk cute
So she really fine, just sorta weird, and she got some cake
She gimme OPB for my ODB (yeah)
These APC, do your ABC's (yeah)
I'm a young dread-head with anxiety (damn)
And I love it when a bitch nigga tryin' me (true)
I don't trust nobody 'cause I can't be fake
Frontin' ain't an option 'cause my soul can't change
And I'm tired of being humble, bitch, I feel no way
It's that young nigga shit, I might pull up to your bitch like
Reel it in (woo)
I got the bag, tell a friend (who?)
She got some ass, bring it in (ayy)
Bitch, I'm the news, CNN, yeah (yeah)
Reel it in
I got the bag, tell a friend (true)
She got some ass, bring it in
Bitch, I'm the news, CNN (yeah)
In Aminé's song REEL IT IN, he talks about his success and his ability to attract women. The chorus "Reel it in, I got the bag, tell a friend, she got some ass, bring it in, bitch, I'm the news, CNN" talks about how he has money and power, which attracts women to him. He encourages his friends to bring more women to him and boasts that he is the "news," as in he is a hot topic and people are talking about him.
Aminé then talks about his expensive watch, a Rolex, that is so expensive it doesn't even have a tick-tock sound. He addresses his haters and the people who are jealous of his success. He compares himself to Kobe Bryant, a famous basketball player, and says he will never miss his shots. He also talks about how he doesn't have the time to just hang out with people and he doesn't trust anyone because he doesn't want to be fake.
In the second verse, Aminé talks about his love for expensive things and his ability to attract beautiful women from different backgrounds. He mentions a girl who is weird but has a great body and another girl who is Italian and puts her in designer clothes. He also talks about how he loves it when people try to challenge him and he can prove them wrong. Overall, the song is about Aminé's success and how he is not afraid to show off his wealth and accomplishments.
Line by Line Meaning
Reel it in (woo)
Let's slow down and focus on our goals and priorities
I got the bag, tell a friend (who?)
I have the money and success, and I want my friends to join me
She got some ass, bring it in (ayy)
I want attractive people around me and my crew
Bitch, I'm the news, CNN, yeah (yeah)
I am always in the spotlight with fresh and interesting news
Trippin'
Having anxiety and worrying about things
Rollie got the tick-tock missin' (shinin')
My Rolex watch is so shiny that I can't see the time
Bitch pimpin' (ayy)
I am in control and successful in my relationships
Broke niggas got me livid (wow)
I get angry when I see unsuccessful people around me
You Jordan or Pippin? (Tuh)
Are you the best or just an average player?
I'm Kobe I'm never gon' dish it (or miss it)
I am confident and always on top of my game
I'm distant as fuck and I ain't got the time to just kick it (yup)
I am busy and don't have time for small talk or hanging out
I don't trust nobody 'cause I can't be fake
I am true to myself and don't want to act fake for anyone else
Frontin' ain't an option 'cause my soul can't change
I can't pretend to be someone I'm not because it goes against my true self
And I'm tired of bein' humble, bitch, I feel no way
I am tired of being modest and want to show off my success without shame
It's that young nigga shit, I might pull up to your bitch like
I am young and confident, and I might try to flirt with your partner
Jesus Christ (Hallelujah)
An exclamation of surprise and awe
I buy that shit before I even know the price (hey)
I am rich enough that I can buy anything without worrying about the cost
This 13K up on my finger, bitch, you right (true)
I have an expensive ring on my finger and you are correct about it
Them diamonds dancin', yeah, that boy be lookin' nice (ayy)
My diamonds are so shiny that they look like they're dancing and I am looking good
I guess this what you call that motherfuckin' ice
This is what people call expensive and flashy jewelry
Got a thotiana, put her in designer
I have a promiscuous partner who wears designer clothes
She Italiana, she a sorta kinda
My partner is partly Italian and somewhat exotic
She Björk cute
My partner is cute in a unique and quirky way like the Icelandic musician Björk
So she really fine, just sorta weird, and she got some cake
She may be weird but she is attractive and has a great body
She gimme OPB for my ODB (yeah)
She gives me oral sex in exchange for Old Dirty Bastard's music
These APC, do your ABC's (yeah)
I wear expensive APC jeans while you still wear basic ABC jeans
I'm a young dread-head with anxiety (damn)
I am a young person with dreadlocks who suffers from anxiety
And I love it when a bitch nigga tryin' me (true)
I enjoy it when someone challenges me or tries to mess with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Adam Amine Daniel, Jonathan Ressom, Lawrence David Greenidge, Terry Watson
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