His debut album, Finally Famous, was released in June 2011 and featured guest appearances from hip hop superstars Kanye West, Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, Wiz Khalifa, and Lupe Fiasco.
He was raised by his mother and grandparents who worked steadfastly to instill in him the principles of hard work and determination. Sean attended the Detroit Waldorf School, a school of art, from Kindergarten to 8th Grade where he was in 102.7FM, a local radio station in Detroit where he displayed his rhyming skills weekly. There, he met Kanye West after a radio interview in 2005 and got a chance to display his talent by freestyling for Mr. West, giving him a copy of his music and sending numerous tracks for him to critique. After months of submitting songs and numerous meetings, Sean finally got a call from Kanye West himself saying that he wanted to sign him. Two years later, West signed Big Sean to GOOD Music. Sean has cited West, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and J Dilla as his influences.
On September 30, 2007, Big Sean released his first official mixtape Finally Famous: The Mixtape. His hit single, "Get'cha Some", produced by WrighTrax, attained media attention and led to articles in The Source and the Detroit Metro Times. He also recorded a music video for "Get'cha Some", which was directed by Hype Williams. Sean released a second mixtape hosted by Mick Boogie on April 16, 2009, called UKNOWBIGSEAN. It featured the songs "Million Dollars", "Get'cha Some" and "Supa Dupa". This mixtape includes 30 tracks. Sean released a third mixtape hosted by Don Cannon on August 31, 2010, called Finally Famous Vol. 3: BIG, which features include major artists like Bun B, Chip tha Ripper, Curren$y, Tyga, Drake, Mike Posner, Chuck Inglish, Asher Roth, Dom Kennedy, and Chiddy Bang. The mixtape includes 20 tracks.
Finally Famous, Sean's debut studio album, was released June 28, 2011, and spawned three hit singles; "My Last", "Marvin & Chardonnay" and "Dance (Ass)". The album featured guest appearances from Lupe Fiasco, John Legend, Pharrell, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash, Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Pusha T, and included production from No I.D., The Legendary Traxster, Andrew "Pop" Wansel, Xaphoon Jones and The Neptunes. When the songs "O.T.T.R." and "Flowers" were leaked in July 2011, speculation began of a new mixtape. Sean confirmed in an interview on June 28, 2011, that a collaborative mixtape between him and "two other guys in hip-hop that are just killing it right now" will be released "in a couple of weeks". Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y were the suspected featured rappers on the mixtape. However, Wiz Khalifa later confirmed that there would be no mixtape, claiming that the songs were created, "just for fun".
In September 2011, Big Sean confirmed in an interview with the Daily Tribune that he'll be working on his second album during the I Am Finally Famous Tour and plans to release the album sometime in 2012. On October 19, 2011, Kanye West announced on his Twitter plans for a Spring 2012 GOOD Music album release. On April 6, 2012, "Mercy", the lead single from the GOOD Music compilation album, Cruel Summer, was released. The song, produced by newly signed in-house producer Lifted, features Big Sean along with Kanye West, Pusha T, and southern rapper 2 Chainz. Big Sean then announced his fourth mixtape would be titled "Detroit" and would serve as a lead-in to his second studio album. He then began promoting the mixtape, releasing short versions of the songs on his YouTube page. On September 5, 2012, Big Sean released the mixtape Detroit which features guest appearances from fellow rappers J. Cole, Juicy J, King Chip, French Montana, Royce da 5'9", Kendrick Lamar, and Tyga.
Big Sean pushed back the release date of his second studio album Hall of Fame which was eventually released on August 27, 2013. The album has skits to give it a "classic feel", and includes features from multiple artists, including Lil Wayne, Miguel, and Nas. The album's production was primarily handled by No I.D., and Key Wane along with additional production from Hit-Boy, Da Internz, Mike Dean, Travis Scott, Xaphoon Jones, and Young Chop among others. Big Sean also stated in an interview that he was in the studio with fellow Detroit native Eminem. Sean went on to say they made a "Detroit classic" but he is unsure if it will be on Hall of Fame because of "timing issues". Hall of Fame spawned five singles, "Guap", "Switch Up" featuring Common, "Beware" featuring JhenΓ© Aiko and Lil Wayne, "Fire", and "Ashley" featuring Miguel.
A month prior to the release of Hall of Fame, Big Sean told Complex that he had already begun work on his third album due to the inspiration from his new relationship. On September 12, 2014, Big Sean announced that he had signed a management deal with Roc Nation. Later that same day he released four new songs titled, "I Don't Fuck with You", "Paradise", "4th Quarter" and "Jit/Juke". Producers for these songs include, Mike Will Made It, DJ Mustard, Kanye West, DJ Dahi, Nate Fox, Da Internz, L&F, and Key Wane. "I Don't Fuck with You" was released to iTunes on September 19, 2014. In an interview with Sway Calloway, Sean confirmed that Lil Wayne will be featured on the album.
In May 2012, Big Sean founded a nonprofit organization called the βSean Anderson Foundation,β with the aim of helping underserved children and families in Detroit. Alongside direct donations to local institutions, primarily educational institutions, the foundation has created fundraising programs and partnered with other organizations. In 2016, the foundation launched #HealFlintKids to raise money for the Community Foundation of Greater Flint amid the Flint water crisis - the program raised $100,000.
In 2015, the foundation launched Mogul Prep, which partnered high school students with music industry professionals. During the same year, the foundation donated a recording studio for students at Big Sean's alma mater, Cass Technical High School. Beginning in 2018, the foundation has hosted an annual weekend festival, called D.O.N. Weekend, with free events and performances for Detroit residents and usually by Detroit artists. In December 2018, Big Sean in partnership with Ally Financial, Thurgood Marshall College Fund & the Sean Anderson Foundation, created an annual scholarship competition for HBCU students called βMoguls in the Making.β
On March 25, 2016, Big Sean released a track to celebrate his 28th birthday, "Get My Shit Together". Two days later he announced a self-titled album with JhenΓ© Aiko, Twenty88, scheduled to be released on April 1, 2016, exclusively on Tidal. The album was released on April 5, 2016, on Apple Music and Spotify. A week after the exclusive release of Twenty88 on Tidal, Big Sean and Aiko released a 15-minute short film called Out of Love, which is composed of several recordings from the album. Around the same month, upon the wake of the Flint water crisis, Big Sean tweeted to the city's official Twitter account, asking if he could do anything to help, and later on donated $10,000.
On October 31, 2016, Big Sean released "Bounce Back" as the lead single from his fourth studio album, I Decided, which was released on February 3, 2017. "Moves" was released as an instant-great on December 16, 2016. Sean consulted the advice of Jay Z and Rick Rubin while working on the album. Big Sean achieved his second number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart, as I Decided debuted at the top. It earned 151,000 equivalent album units in the week of February 9, according to Nielsen Music. 65,000 of the amount was in pure album sales. As of April 18, 2017, I Decided was certified gold.
Two months after the release of I Decided, Big Sean was offered the official Key to the City of Detroit for his contribution to his own Sean Anderson foundation.
On November 3, 2017, Sean and Metro Boomin released the single "Pull Up N Wreck", featuring 21 Savage. A month later, it was announced that Sean and Metro were to release a collaborative album titled Double or Nothing. The album was released on December 8, 2017, and included features from Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Kash Doll, Young Thug, and Swae Lee, and included the single "Pull Up N Wreck".
On July 24, 2019, Big Sean released his first solo single since 2017 titled "Overtime", produced by Hit-Boy, Key Wane, and the Tucker Brothers. In an interview with Beats 1 Radio, Sean said he was "returning to his roots" with the single ahead of his forthcoming album. On July 26, he released the song "Single Again", which includes background vocals from JhenΓ© Aiko and Ty Dolla Sign. On August 26, he released the single "Bezerk" featuring ASAP Ferg, performing it at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
On March 25 (Big Sean's 32nd birthday), he announced that his new record would be titled Detroit 2. On August 25, he released the album's lead single, "Deep Reverence", featuring late rapper Nipsey Hussle. Detroit 2 was released on September 4, 2020, and features collaborations with Eminem, JhenΓ© Aiko, and Lil Wayne. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking his third number-one album.
On September 17, 2020, Big Sean revealed in a Reddit AMA that another Twenty88 album is "in the works". A track attributed to the project appeared on Detroit 2. He has also announced that he plans on launching his own record label. On October 29, 2021, Big Sean announced on Twitter that after 14 years, he has stepped away from Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label, saying "That's a forever brotherhood, but business-wise, I had to start getting a bigger cut! I worked my way out that deal." West also claimed during a November 2021 Drink Champs podcast that signing Sean was the 'worst decision' of his entire career.
Starting in 2020, Big Sean has appeared in the Showtime series 'Twenties' in a recurring role as Trsitan, an anti-social media character who learns the value of online connection. In October 2021, Big Sean, in collaboration with rapper and producer Hit-Boy released an EP entitled What You Expect.
In February 2022, Big Sean and singer Queen Naija released a single entitled "Hate Our Love". The song will appear on Naija's upcoming album. In that same month, Big Sean confirmed the Twenty88 album and revealed that the album would include a collaboration with his then-girlfriend, JhenΓ© Aiko. In September 2022, Big Sean re-released Detroit to streaming platforms, in honor of its 10th anniversary.
In 2019, the foundation partnered with Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, donating a second $100,000 recording studio to the club during that year's D.O.N. Weekend. Since 2012, the foundation has participated in the annual All-Star Giveback on Thanksgiving, where it distributes turkeys, trimming, and canned goods to Detroit residents.
In May 2021, Big Sean, via his Sean Anderson Foundation, released a video series on wellness and mental health. The series was released during Mental Health Awareness Month and featured a conversation between Big Sean and his mother, educator Myra Anderson, about the intersection between wellness and mental health, including topics like meditation, sleep, and emotional freedom techniques.
Pull Up N Wreck
Big Sean Lyrics
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Pull up and wreck (yeah), pull up and
If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you
Pull up with the spark, hit you in the dark (Woah)
Tear your ass apart when you swim with sharks
I'm in the car like Tony Starks 'cause I'm that smart (Skrrt)
Doing 106 then Park like I'm in my yard (Sideways)
I need "go see Uncle John in Atlanta" time (John)
I'll probably never get it, but it's cool to fantasize (It's cool)
Just like I do by old girl and these hands of mine (Woah)
Gripping on the titties, ass, and her thighs (Oh yeah)
Honestly, I'm over her and her lies
Cartier over my eyes while I analyze (I put the work in, they can't take that away)
Ok, me and Lil' Metro, rockin' new retros
Take off your dress, that's the new dress code
Too blessed to stress, that's my manifesto (Bless)
Fuck the professor, I'm too professional
I know some East Side niggas and they love to bang
Know some West Side niggas like to do the same thing
And they pull up and wreck, pull up and wreck yeah
Pull up and wreck yeah, pull up and wreck
I know some East Side niggas and they love to bang
Know some West Side niggas like to the same thing
Like, pull up and wreck yeah, pull up and wreck yeah
Pull up and wreck, we take no disrespect
I ain't taking disrespect, lil' nigga (Straight up)
Put a couple holes in your neck, lil' nigga (God)
Fuck a diss song, get you stretched, lil' nigga (21)
Got a shoe string 'round my TEC, lil' nigga (Facts)
Got a Mulsanne and a Vet, lil' nigga (21)
Brand new Carbon one-five and it's red, dawg (21)
I ain't tryna fuck you, I just want some head, dawg (Ye)
Straight up out the Six and we don't shoot at legs, dawg (Ay)
Zone 6 niggas love to see the white meat (21)
I put Codeine all in my ice tea (Red)
Take a nigga bitch and then I make her wifey (Ye)
Take a nigga bitch and then we do the nasty (Yeah)
All these diamonds dripping, now she wanna bite me (Facts)
She broke up with that nigga now he wanna fight me (Ha)
Fox 5 Gang, we don't do no fighting (Gang)
This Glock gon' knock a nigga down like Tyson (Gang, gang)
I know some East Side niggas and they love to bang
Know some West Side niggas like to do the same thing
And they pull up and wreck, pull up and wreck yeah
Pull up and wreck yeah, pull up and wreck
I know some East Side niggas and they love to bang
Know some West Side niggas like to the same thing
Like, pull up and wreck yeah, pull up and wreck yeah
Pull up and wreck, we take no disrespect (Disrespect)
How a nigga changed and still stayed a hundred? (Huh)
I ran towards change while y'all ran from it (Woh)
Y'all wanna ball, I'm Stan Van Gundy
She wanna hang with me and 'Ye, she know that's good company
I like my skies Carolina blue and white
True one, false move and that could paralyze your life (Brr)
So understand, I'm the overanalyzing type (Type)
Panoramic views while I'm panning out my life (Look up, look up)
And I grew up playing GoldenEye (Damn)
So I'm used to sticking to the mission while they taking shots
When you this high, you disconnect a lot (Yeah)
Sometimes I separate myself to connect the dots (I do)
Only way I'm back is going back home (Home)
I don't drink tap water, but got tap phones (Brr)
Dior on my suit, I'm a troop
Money come around, I'm never out the loop (Loop)
Kiss the bottom of my boot (Yeah, yeah)
I know some East Side niggas and they love to bang
Know some West Side niggas like to do the same thing
And they pull up and wreck, pull up and wreck yeah
Pull up and wreck yeah, pull up and wreck
I know some East Side niggas and they love to bang
Know some West Side niggas like to the same thing
Like, pull up and wreck yeah, pull up and wreck yeah
Pull up and wreck, we take no disrespect
I'm talking FN's and TEC's
Rollies, Pateks
I heard that you snitch
You got police on text
Pull up and wreck, pull up and wreck
Pull up and wreck, we take no disrespect
Southside
If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you
In "Pull Up N Wreck," Big Sean and Metro Boomin portray their success as a marker of their overcoming struggles and building a successful career. The lyrics of the song reflect on the artists' past hardships ("How a n**** changed and still stayed a hundred? I ran toward change while y'all ran from it"). They also confirm their present status ("Dior on my suit, I'm a troop, money come around, I'm never out of the loop"). Pull up N Wreck is calling out all competitors to "pull up" if they want to contest, but warns them that the artists are so successful that they have surpassed this point of pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Southside
The producer tag of Southside is heard at the start of the song, indicating his involvement in the production.
Pull up and wreck (yeah), pull up and
The chorus emphasizes the theme of pulling up to a location and causing destruction or chaos.
If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you
Big Sean warns that if Young Metro, his longtime producer and friend, doesn't trust a person, he will also not trust them and possibly harm them.
Pull up with the spark, hit you in the dark (Woah)
Sean boasts about his readiness to attack with a weapon, even in the darkness or when the opponent is unprepared.
Tear your ass apart when you swim with sharks
Comparing himself to a shark, Sean claims that he would be able to destroy anyone who decides to compete with him in his field.
I'm in the car like Tony Starks 'cause I'm that smart (Skrrt)
Tony Stark is a genius character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sean compares himself to Stark by implying that he is also intelligent and riding in cars as cool as him.
Doing 106 then Park like I'm in my yard (Sideways)
This line refers to Sean speeding in his car like he is on a race track, and then pulling up in his neighborhood with ease.
And motherfuck the camera time, I need family time (Yeah)
Sean dismisses the importance of being in front of the camera and emphasizes his need for quality time with his loved ones.
I need 'go see Uncle John in Atlanta' time (John)
Sean references his desire to see his family member who lives in Atlanta, even though he may never have enough time to do so.
I'll probably never get it, but it's cool to fantasize (It's cool)
Sean acknowledges the impossibility of some of his dreams, but enjoys the idea of imagining them.
Just like I do by old girl and these hands of mine (Woah)
Sean implies that he enjoys vividly fantasizing about a woman and his own physical abilities.
Gripping on the titties, ass, and her thighs (Oh yeah)
The lyrics reference Sean's physical attraction to a woman, focusing on specific body parts.
Honestly, I'm over her and her lies
Sean reveals that his sexual attraction to a woman doesn't necessarily mean he is emotionally invested in her.
Cartier over my eyes while I analyze (I put the work in, they can't take that away)
Sean highlights his expensive fashion sense while emphasizing his hard work that cannot be discredited or stolen away.
Ok, me and Lil' Metro, rockin' new retros
Sean mentions Young Metro again and describes them both wearing new, fashionable sneakers.
Take off your dress, that's the new dress code
Sean creates his own fashion trend by urging his woman to undress as a new dress code.
Too blessed to stress, that's my manifesto (Bless)
Sean's mantra is to appreciate his blessings and refrain from stressing, which he declares to be his manifesto or creed.
Fuck the professor, I'm too professional
Sean compares himself to a tenured professor, stating that he personally is too skilled and experienced to be compared to any academic.
I know some East Side niggas and they love to bang
Sean acknowledges the gang activity prevalent in some areas of East Detroit.
Know some West Side niggas like to do the same thing
Sean states that there are also gangs in West Detroit that enjoy fighting or violence.
And they pull up and wreck, pull up and wreck yeah
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the theme of pulling up and causing mayhem.
Know some West Side niggas like to the same thing
The line repeats, possibly representing the cycle of violence in Detroit's East and West sides.
Like, pull up and wreck yeah, pull up and wreck yeah
The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the theme of destruction and violence.
Pull up and wreck, we take no disrespect
Sean makes it clear that he and his associates will not tolerate disrespect or threats.
I ain't taking disrespect, lil' nigga (Straight up)
Sean emphasizes his lack of tolerance for disrespect by reaffirming that he is not willing to tolerate it.
Put a couple holes in your neck, lil' nigga (God)
Sean threatens violence by referring to shooting someone a few times in the neck, referencing God as a possible witness.
Fuck a diss song, get you stretched, lil' nigga (21)
Rather than release a diss track, Sean would rather harm someone physically, emphasizing the idea of respecting his name or face the consequences.
Got a shoe string 'round my TEC, lil' nigga (Facts)
Sean mentions hiding his gun with a shoestring, drawing attention to his readiness and storing his weapons safely.
Got a Mulsanne and a Vet, lil' nigga (21)
Sean owns two expensive cars, a Bentley Mulsanne and a Chevrolet Corvette.
Brand new Carbon one-five and it's red, dawg (21)
Sean obtained a brand-new rifle, a Carbon 15, that has a red finish or is laser sighted.
I ain't tryna fuck you, I just want some head, dawg (Ye)
Sean expresses his desire for oral sex without the intention of having a relationship, referencing Kanye West's Yeezy fashion line.
Straight up out the Six and we don't shoot at legs, dawg (Ay)
Sean alludes to his upbringing in Detroit's 6 Mile neighborhood and warns that any opponent will face lethal force from his gang.
Zone 6 niggas love to see the white meat (21)
Zone 6 refers to Atlanta's Eastside neighborhoods, and 'white meat' means shooting an opposing gang member's pale skin.
I put Codeine all in my ice tea (Red)
Sean drinks Codeine mixed with iced tea, known as lean, which can cause slowed breathing and other dangerous side effects.
Take a nigga bitch and then I make her wifey (Ye)
Sean brags about his ability to steal someone's girlfriend and make her his long-term partner, referencing Kanye West once again.
Take a nigga bitch and then we do the nasty (Yeah)
Sean boasts about engaging in sexual activity with someone else's girlfriend after stealing her.
All these diamonds dripping, now she wanna bite me (Facts)
Sean shows off his expensive diamond jewelry, implying that his expensive taste attracts women to him.
She broke up with that nigga now he wanna fight me (Ha)
Sean alludes to another man's jealousy or anger after his girlfriend left him for Sean.
Fox 5 Gang, we don't do no fighting (Gang)
Sean's gang, Fox 5, doesn't engage in physical altercations or unnecessary fighting.
This Glock gon' knock a nigga down like Tyson (Gang, gang)
Sean suggests that his gun is deadly and powerful, able to knock down someone like legendary boxer Mike Tyson would.
How a nigga changed and still stayed a hundred? (Huh)
Sean brags about how he's been able to change over time and still stay true to his values and himself.
I ran towards change while y'all ran from it (Woh)
Sean implies that he's the type of person that embraces change and sees it as an opportunity to improve, unlike others who shy away from it.
Y'all wanna ball, I'm Stan Van Gundy
Sean's ambition is not simply playing basketball, but coaching basketball at the highest level, like former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy.
She wanna hang with me and 'Ye, she know that's good company
Sean references Kanye West again and boasts about his desirability and good reputation, which attracts women.
I like my skies Carolina blue and white
Sean describes his love for the Carolina Blue color, specifically as it relates to North Carolina's basketball team.
True one, false move and that could paralyze your life (Brr)
Sean declares himself to be a trustworthy individual, warning that any missteps or betrayal could have serious consequences.
So understand, I'm the overanalyzing type (Type)
Sean acknowledges his tendency to overthink things by defining himself as an individual who constantly overanalyzes situations.
Panoramic views while I'm panning out my life (Look up, look up)
Sean admires his possessions and his journey by observing the view around him, while also keeping a long-term outlook on his life.
And I grew up playing GoldenEye (Damn)
Sean reminisces about playing the popular video game GoldenEye as a child, highlighting his love for gaming and nostalgia.
So I'm used to sticking to the mission while they taking shots
Sean reveals that he's accustomed to focusing on his objectives while others are trying to stop or prevent him.
When you this high, you disconnect a lot (Yeah)
Sean admits to the negative effects of his success as a celebrity, dealing with isolation and disconnection from others as a result.
Sometimes I separate myself to connect the dots (I do)
Sean remedies his feelings of disconnection by spending time alone, reflecting on his life and interests, trying to understand themselves better.
Only way I'm back is going back home (Home)
Despite his fame, the only way Sean feels like himself is by returning home to his roots and being surrounded by familiar faces and memories.
I don't drink tap water, but got tap phones (Brr)
Sean is cautious about his food and drink choices, but acknowledges the irony in his use of tapped phones.
Dior on my suit, I'm a troop
Sean's designer wardrobe includes a Dior suit, which he flaunts and recognizes as a symbol of his success.
Money come around, I'm never out the loop (Loop)
Sean boasts that he's always up to speed and aware of everything that is happening, especially when there is money to be made.
Kiss the bottom of my boot (Yeah, yeah)
Sean asserts his dominance and superiority over others, commanding them to kiss his feet.
I'm talking FN's and TEC's
Sean mentions his preference for two types of guns: FN Herstal and Intratec TEC-9, both popular in gang culture.
Rollies, Pateks
Sean lists two popular luxury watch brands, Rollie and Patek Philippe, as part of his personal luxury item collection.
I heard that you snitch
Sean confronts an individual he believes to have snitched on him or his associates to the authorities.
You got police on text
Sean accuses the same person of maintaining contact with the police and possibly providing them with information.
Pull up and wreck, pull up and wreck
The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the theme of pulling up and causing destruction or chaos.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sean Michael Anderson, Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, Leland Tyler Wayne, Joshia Howard Luellen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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unknownweirdo I wanted to till I realized I'm the boss lmao
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unknownweirdo lmfao good luck with that
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I agree
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1:12 21 Savage: I'm not taking any disrespect, mate.
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Me: breathes
My mom: 1:12
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