1) Black Milk, is a hip h… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Black Milk, is a hip hop producer and MC from Detroit, Michigan.
In 2004 he formed B.R. Gunna with Young RJ, and Fat Ray, and together they released Dirty District: Vol. 2, a follow up to a compilation released in 2001 by Slum Village, which he had contributed production to. Black Milk released a solo album, Sound of the City, the following year and in 2006 he signed a record contract with Fat Beats Records. In the fall of 2006, he released an EP, entitled Broken Wax. March 13, 2007 he released a second album, Popular Demand.
In addition to Slum Village, Black Milk has worked with the likes of J Dilla, Elzhi, Phat Kat, Frank-N-Dank, Lloyd Banks, Canibus, and Pharoahe Monch, and handled most of the production on T3's Olio mixtape of 2006.
In the Winter of 2007/2008 Black Milk paired with Aftermath recording artist Bishop Lamont to release a mixtape entitled Caltroit, which was nominated for Best Hip Hop Mixtape at Justo's Mixtape Awards.
Black Milk released an album with Fat Ray entitled The Set Up on March 4, 2008. His second solo album Tronic was released on October 28, 2008. He also handled the majority of production on Elzhi's album The Preface, released August 12 2008.
On December 25, 2009, he leaked the first single from his album Album Of The Year, the song is called Keep Going. He has also released two more singles named Welcome (Gotta Go) and Deadly Medley featuring Royce da 5'9" and Elzhi.
2) Black Milk is a gothic rock/alternative band from Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. They released the album "Ultrawide" in 2003.
3) Western Australia's Blackmilk (yes, one word according to their CD metadata) are an indie/alternative group.
4) Black Milk were a girl band from Czech Republic. Members were: Helena Zeťová, Tereza Kerndlová a Tereza Černochová.
Popular Demand
Black Milk Lyrics
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Black Milk, people's choice, most popular demand, I
Man, I have everyone like damn
Goddamn, that nigga Black back once again
Not fair how simply will he just
Stick to the beats and the MPN?, ock
No idea not, I'ma just kill it and
Plus times money and I'm counting every minute
Until they heard Black now they gonna feel different
Took it back made em change they decision
Bout ock non-stop, hip-hop's Jimi Hendrix
I'm underground but don't get it twisted man
I'm in the range and I'm thinking bout tha Escalade
We like a little platinum on the chain, on the ring
I'm from the city of the gators dog, what'chu think
Cuz I don't walk with no backpack on
Don't put me in a box dog we do it all
You can catch me in the club from the window to the wall
Till the sweat drops down, watchin' strippers take it off
We can spend a little money doesn't matter what the cost like
Cost like, little ice give me little frostbite
Yeah I like the dark type, but my favorite color when
It comes to the whips is the Caucasian off-white
It's time to blow and it's time to do damage
And make it hard for niggas to get on like a hammock
Cuz I ain't here and gone like I'm hammer
You hand me hundreds of grands, I hand you an album
And then we break bread, shake hands right over the contract and
We eat with our hands so hand me a couple napkins
And when I'm done I'm going back for seconds for the cabbage
Cuz my niggas hungry as hell, we always feelin' famished
And when I say the cabbage, you know I mean the money
And when I say the rap game, you know I mean the buffet
Hey, call ya waiter, tell him, "give me a to-go plate"
It's Popular Demand, then done gave me the okay
In the first verse of Black Milk's song Popular Demand, he declares himself as the most popular demand and people's choice in the rap industry. He confidently talks about his success and how his music is changing people's opinion about the role of producers in the rap game. He mentions how he is counting every minute, indicating how valuable his time is, and how he is constantly working to improve his craft. He mentions that producer rappers often receive the most criticism, but he has managed to change the game and make people have a different perspective about them. He then talks about his city and how he doesn't walk with a backpack, emphasizing how he defies the common expectation of rappers, showing his versatility and relevance in the hip hop industry.
In the second verse, Black Milk talks about how it's time to make it hard for people to enter the rap industry like a hammock and emphasize how hard he has worked to reach his current status. He talks about his music being his commodity and how he is willing to sell it to people, saying he would hand you an album if you hand him hundreds of grands. He then emphasizes his hunger for success, using the analogy of being famished. He then talks about cabbage as a metaphor for money and the rap game is a buffet. He mentions how he wants to take as much as he can and how he never settles for less. He concludes by emphasizing that he is in popular demand, and he has received the OK to take it to the next level.
Line by Line Meaning
So I say what up to the world, still rockin' in advance
Black Milk is greeting the world while still moving forward with his music career.
Black Milk, people's choice, most popular demand, I
Black Milk has gained widespread popularity and is in high demand among listeners.
Man, I have everyone like damn
Black Milk's skills and music have left everyone impressed.
Goddamn, that nigga Black back once again
People are excited to see Black Milk back in the music scene.
Not fair how simply will he just
Black Milk's music seems to come effortlessly to him.
Stick to the beats and the MPN?, ock
Black Milk primarily focuses on his beats and music production.
No idea not, I'ma just kill it and
Black Milk will continue to make great music regardless of other people's opinions.
Plus times money and I'm counting every minute
Black Milk is working hard and keeping a close eye on his profit margins.
Producer rappers get the most criticism
Music producers who also rap tend to face more criticism than others.
Until they heard Black now they gonna feel different
Black Milk's music has made people change their opinions on producer rappers.
Took it back made em change they decision
Black Milk's music has made people re-evaluate their views on producer rappers.
Bout ock non-stop, hip-hop's Jimi Hendrix
Black Milk is a non-stop, skilled hip-hop artist, often compared to Jimi Hendrix's talent as a guitarist.
I'm underground but don't get it twisted man
Despite being an underground artist, Black Milk is highly skilled and talented.
I'm in the range and I'm thinking bout tha Escalade
Black Milk is successful and enjoys luxurious possessions like a Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade.
We like a little platinum on the chain, on the ring
Black Milk and his crew enjoy flaunting jewelry made of platinum.
I'm from the city of the gators dog, what'chu think
Black Milk hails from Florida, known for its alligators, and he takes pride in his roots and upbringing.
Cuz I don't walk with no backpack on
Black Milk doesn't conform to stereotypes of underground rappers who often wear backpacks.
Don't put me in a box dog we do it all
Black Milk doesn't want to be limited or categorized - he and his team can do anything and everything musically.
You can catch me in the club from the window to the wall
Black Milk enjoys partying and performing in clubs, getting the crowd hyped from the beginning to the end of the night.
Till the sweat drops down, watchin' strippers take it off
Black Milk enjoys the atmosphere of strip clubs and watching dancers perform.
We can spend a little money doesn't matter what the cost like
Black Milk and his crew are willing to spend money on having a good time, no matter the cost.
Cost like, little ice give me little frostbite
Black Milk prefers small, simple jewelry made of ice (aka diamonds).
Yeah I like the dark type, but my favorite color when
Black Milk prefers darker skinned women, but when it comes to cars...
It comes to the whips is the Caucasian off-white
Black Milk's favorite color for cars is off-white, sometimes referred to as 'caucasian' as it's seen as a popular color among white/wealthy people.
It's time to blow and it's time to do damage
It's time for Black Milk to make a big impact and get more recognition.
And make it hard for niggas to get on like a hammock
Black Milk wants to make it more difficult for other artists to succeed and reach his level of success.
Cuz I ain't here and gone like I'm hammer
Black Milk plans to stay relevant and popular in the music industry.
You hand me hundreds of grands, I hand you an album
Black Milk will provide an album in exchange for a large sum of money.
And then we break bread, shake hands right over the contract and
After coming to a financial agreement, Black Milk and his team will celebrate and sign a contract.
We eat with our hands so hand me a couple napkins
Black Milk and his team eat messy food with their hands, so they need napkins.
And when I'm done I'm going back for seconds for the cabbage
After finishing their meal, they plan to get more (in this case, 'cabbage' is slang for money).
Cuz my niggas hungry as hell, we always feelin' famished
Black Milk and his crew are always hungry for more success and money, and are willing to work hard for it.
And when I say the cabbage, you know I mean the money
When Black Milk refers to 'cabbage', he means money.
And when I say the rap game, you know I mean the buffet
Just like a buffet, the rap game is full of options and possibilities for Black Milk to explore.
Hey, call ya waiter, tell him, "give me a to-go plate"
Black Milk wants to make the most out of the rap game and take as much as he can, metaphorically speaking.
It's Popular Demand, then done gave me the okay
Black Milk's popularity has given him the green light to continue making great music.
Contributed by Grayson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.