b4-4 had moderate success in Canada. Notable singles include "Get Down", "Go Go", and "Everyday". The album earned them a nomination for Best New Group at the 2001 Juno Awards. Their second album, Before That, marked the beginning of a new rap attitude with hard hitting lyrics for gay rights. The album generated a minor buzz but is largely unknown due to the fact of their splitup.
Intro
B4-4 Lyrics
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What's up man?
(C'mon) I need you to spit that shit skinny
I am, you know I am
(C'mon Skinny)
You know I am (Skinny Mane)
(Spit that shit)
Aye check this out
B4
Grew up in the trenches
A lotta niggas they aint make it out
4033 Running in and outta my Grandma house
Looked up to the street niggas and pushas
Now they in the ground
Had to change my ways couldn't let
My momma put me in the ground
Now I'm 23 got my own seed
Gotta stay living now
Gotta stay on p
Can't move around without that
4 Pound
This city so wicked
Gotta watch yo niggas close now
Keep the circle tight try to backdoe
You gone get blowed down
Staying out the way that's what you supposed to do
They say the ones who envy you the most
Be the ones who close to you
Don't let nobody get too close
Never get comfortable
All them L's turned into lessons
Devil keep approaching dude
Gotta stay awake cuz them nightmares
Be having me so confused
PTSD, Depression, Anxiety just to name a few
Doctor cant help me dont want no Meds but this good gas will do
Gotta calm my nerves
Or else that shit just
Gone fuck wit my mood
So much violence in the city
Can't sit too long cuz niggas plot
Always keep a slamma with me
I won't die I'ma buck my glock
Round of shots woke me up out my Sleep
Came from the other block
Pray it aint none of my people
Every minute bodies drop
R.I.P to Man Man 4
He got hit with body shots
But he was hardbody
Last time I seen him was on T-block
Wish I could see him out here today
Know he'd be bucking big ol' knots
Forever living through his lil cuz
Lil bra stay focused on that guap
Grew up in the trenches
Lotta niggas they aint make it out
4033 Running in and outta my Grandma house
Looked up to the street niggas and pushas
Now they in the ground
Had to change my ways couldn't let
My momma put me in the ground
Now Im 23 got my own seed
Gotta stay living now
Gotta stay on p
Cant move around without that
4 Pound
This city so wicked
Gotta watch yo niggas Close now
Keep the circle tight try to backdoe
You gone get blowed down
The lyrics to B4-4's song Intro are a reflection of the rapper's experiences growing up in the tough conditions of the inner city. Throughout the song, he touches on themes of struggle, survival, and perseverance. The opening lines of the song immediately set the tone, with an urgent call for Skinny Mane to "spit that shit skinny." The rapper then launches into a description of his upbringing, describing how he "grew up in the trenches" and how "a lot of n****s they ain't make it out."
As he continues, he talks about how he looked up to "the street n****s and pushas" who now "are in the ground." He speaks about his own need to change his ways in order to prevent "my momma put me in the ground." The song takes an introspective turn as the rapper struggles with issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. He talks about how he uses marijuana to cope with his mental health problems and how he needs to "stay awake" in order to avoid being caught off guard.
Overall, the lyrics to B4-4's song Intro are a powerful reflection of the experiences of someone who has grown up in difficult conditions but has managed to persevere despite all of the odds stacked against them. The song offers a raw and honest window into the world of inner-city life and the struggles that many people face every day.
Line by Line Meaning
Skinny Mane
Addressing the person called Skinny Mane
What's up man?
Asking Skinny Mane about his situation
(C'mon) I need you to spit that shit skinny
Encouraging Skinny Mane to speak articulately
I am, you know I am
Confirming that he can speak well
(C'mon Skinny)
Encouraging Skinny Mane to continue speaking
You know I am (Skinny Mane)
Confirming that he is Skinny Mane, as requested earlier
(Spit that shit)
Reminding Skinny Mane to keep speaking well
Aye check this out
Starting a speech or a song with this line to capture attention
Every fucking word skinny
Stressing the importance of every word he speaks/sings
Grew up in the trenches
Talking about his upbringing in a difficult environment
A lotta niggas they aint make it out
Many of the people he grew up with didn't survive
4033 Running in and outta my Grandma house
Referring to his grandmother's house where he spent a lot of time
Looked up to the street niggas and pushas
Admired the drug dealers and gangsters on the street
Now they in the ground
Many of the people he admired in the past are dead now
Had to change my ways couldn't let
Decided to change his lifestyle to avoid ending up dead like others
My momma put me in the ground
Concerned about his mother's well-being
Now I'm 23 got my own seed
Currently 23 years old and has a child of his own
Gotta stay living now
Needs to keep going on and living a successful life
Gotta stay on p
Needs to stay on his game and not lose focus
Can't move around without that 4 Pound
Worried about his safety and needs to carry a gun for protection
This city so wicked
Referring to his environment as a dangerous and corrupt place
Gotta watch yo niggas close now
Needs to be careful around friends and associates
Keep the circle tight try to backdoe
Needs to be wary of anyone who might try to deceive him
You gone get blowed down
If he's not careful, he will get killed
Staying out the way that's what you supposed to do
Staying out of trouble is the right thing to do
They say the ones who envy you the most
People who are closest to you may be the most jealous of you
Be the ones who close to you
These jealous people are usually members of your circle or inner circle
Don't let nobody get too close
Shouldn't let anyone get too close and should maintain some distance
Never get comfortable
Should never let your guard down
All them L's turned into lessons
All his losses have become lessons that have helped him grow
Devil keep approaching dude
The devil is always tempting him to make bad decisions
Gotta stay awake cuz them nightmares
Needs to stay alert because his fears keep disturbing him
Be having me so confused
These fears leave him puzzled and confused
PTSD, Depression, Anxiety just to name a few
Suffering from various mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety
Doctor cant help me dont want no Meds but this good gas will do
Doesn't trust doctors and medication, so he uses marijuana to calm himself down
Gotta calm my nerves
Needs to stay calm and composed
Or else that shit just
Otherwise, his emotions might take over
Gone fuck wit my mood
Which will negatively affect his mood
So much violence in the city
Speaking about the high levels of violence in his city
Can't sit too long cuz niggas plot
Needs to always be on the move because people are always planning to harm him
Always keep a slamma with me
Always carries a gun with him for protection
I won't die I'ma buck my glock
He will fight back with his gun if anyone tries to harm him
Round of shots woke me up out my Sleep
He was jolted awake by the sound of gunfire
Came from the other block
The shots came from a different area
Pray it aint none of my people
Hoping that no one he knows was hurt or killed
Every minute bodies drop
People are dying every minute in his city
R.I.P to Man Man 4
Paying respect to someone named Man Man 4 who died
He got hit with body shots
Man Man 4 was shot numerous times
But he was hardbody
Even though he has passed away, he was known to be tough
Last time I seen him was on T-block
The last time he saw Man Man 4 was on the street corner T-block
Wish I could see him out here today
Wishing that Man Man 4 was still alive today
Know he'd be bucking big ol' knots
Man Man 4 would be carrying large amounts of money if he was still alive today
Forever living through his lil cuz
Man Man 4's legacy will live on through his young cousin
Lil bra stay focused on that guap
Advising his young cousin to stay focused on making money
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brandon Parnell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BloodyBoyBlue
Little did B44 know they were making modern country music in the 90s
@porkwop9171
🤣
@vegasonfire9111
2000's
@PapaShubz
@@vegasonfire9111 so obviously 2000s too lol
@vegasonfire9111
@PapaShubz only 2000's. They only had 1 album.
@PapaShubz
@@vegasonfire9111 I know this
@christhornycroft3686
I used to diss this kind of music endlessly in the 90s. Pretty boys with personal trainers singing songs written by some 40something guy with backing music written and performed by other people. Then the early 2000s happened, all these boy bands got a million tattoos and piercings, learned 2 chords on the guitar and suddenly they were "authentic" - not like those "fake" boy bands. They became a Disney Channel punch line. And then I really started appreciating these 90s groups for at least being able to sing without being horribly pretentious. They were what they were. They didn't pretend to be "authentic" or "serious artists" akin to some of the great rock bands and singers. They were just male models who could sing catchy songs. Nothing more, nothing less. They delivered exactly what they promised. Starting probably with bands like Good Charlotte and the Jonas Brothers, it was still the same boy bands from the 90s, but they learned a couple of guitar chords if that, and relied heavily on autotune, while claiming to be "real." This song sounds autotuned, but it's also not doing the "I'm so real and authentic" thing either. In 2022, I can't believe I just admire music for being honest about what it is. A product for screaming teenage girls. Thank you, B4-4.
@reckonerwheel5336
This is similar to my "journey". I mean, I was a 9 - 12 year old girl when I unironically loved a lot of boyband/girl group pop music, then in my teens, somehow learned what "real" and "good" music was and scoffed at what I listened to as a kid. "Real" was apparently the Strokes in their suit jackets and drainpipe jeans. Then my taste went full circle several years ago, and now I listen to Kpop and indie rock. In a way, fans are the ones who place the image of authenticity onto their favourite bands, and really, it's up to the listener if authenticity is the most important thing about music for them. B44, Spice Girls, BTS -- their purpose is to sing and dance so folks can have fun. End of the day, I listen to music to have a good time -- doesn't matter to me if the performer wrote the song or not.
@rideordieclothing
Lmao it’s not that deep bro. Just listen to the song. Jb and good char are fire too.
@taylorrenee4880
Relax, woman.