Kray began making music in his teenage years, releasing his first song on Myspace in 2007 shortly after buying his first microphone. That year, he would also go on to create his YouTube-channel, which was at the time known as sk8tbrdt, where he upload skating clips, music videos, and sometimes even just regular videos of him hanging out with his friends and listening to music.
In 2011 Kray joined his first collective, The Terrorist Posse, which at the time consisted of him and some friends. In late 2012, after having released some work together and a few members leaving, the short-lived group would eventually turn into the well-known Goth Money Records that Kray's known for founding today.
He has his own extensive solo discography separate from Goth Money, however. Kray is also a frequent collaborator, creating tracks with artists & producers such as Lil Yachty, SpaceGhostPurrp, Bladee, CHXPO, Working on Dying, Big Baby, and many more.
Kray is one of the most unique artists born from the internet rap culture, drawing heavy influence from artists such as Lil B, MGMT, Pink Floyd & Santigold. His mannerisms and style made him a pioneer in the cloud rap sub-genre and has also been at the forefront of the tread sub-genre. His signature delivery is often very slurred or nearly unintelligible, sometimes reaching a sing-song tone.
Kray continuously pushes out new music, and always exemplifies his self-coined “still strugglin', still shinin'” lifestyle.
Gvcci Speedboats
Black Kray Lyrics
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Mister uhm, Black Kray?
Tell me, uhh no no
Pearly cellphones? yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
And uhm seems to be uhm i think you have been told you have some problems is there anything you wanna talk about?
NO, NOOO
The opening lines of Black Kray's song, "Gvcci Speedboats", set a mysterious and cryptic tone. The reference to "pearly cellphones" suggests a luxurious lifestyle, but also signals a detachment from reality. The listener is then addressed by name, establishing a direct and intimate connection. The follow-up question implies that the listener is known to have problems, perhaps suggesting a previous conversation or a shared history. However, Black Kray immediately shuts down any attempt to open up or share, emphasizing the importance of secrets and maintaining a facade.
Throughout the rest of the song, Black Kray continues to paint a picture of extravagance, from designer clothing to expensive cars. At the same time, he also hints at darker themes, such as drug use and violence. The repetition of the chorus, "Gvcci speedboats on the river styx", reinforces the idea of living a life on the edge and embracing danger. The reference to the river Styx, which in Greek mythology was the boundary between the living and the dead, adds a layer of symbolism, suggesting that Black Kray is living on the edge of mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
Sooo
Starting off with a casual introduction or greeting.
Mister uhm, Black Kray?
Addressing the person who is being spoken to by his stage name.
Tell me, uhh no no
Asking the person to share something, followed by a denial of the previous statement.
Pearly cellphones? yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Making an observation about luxurious objects, in this case, expensive phones.
And uhm seems to be uhm i think you have been told you have some problems is there anything you wanna talk about?
Acknowledging that the person being spoken to has some issues, and asking if they want to discuss them.
NO, NOOO
A firm denial of the previous question, suggesting that the person does not want to talk about their problems.
Writer(s): Goth Money
Contributed by Eliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Quattroporte Polestar
I never cease to be amazed by how much I enjoy this song. Kray managed to make a song that my friend and I trap to fearlessly every time we ride in the Beetle. Life makes sense then.
dollaz
Could still do this cuz people don't understand
illboy*
this shit high quality well written comedy im so high i haven’t slept in days yes
prod. Heinz Schmidt
I DONT WANNA TALK
I JUST WANNA BE A THUG
I JUST WANNA TWERK PHONES
cr6nn
Whats twerk phones
t1tg
@cr6nn It's exactly what it sounds like.
after_care
the beginning is every session with my psychiatrist
James Graves Jr.
best intro ever in life
noah
Greatest intro of all time
RollGorrillaThumbs
Bruhh!! The Beat !!