A native of LaGrange, Georgia, a young Andy Mathis was introduced to hip hop music by a neighbor (his closest at a half mile away) who received mixed tapes mailed from New York City. He began recording with Lil Devil in a group called One Card Shi in 1996, but the partnership did not last. A subsequent release saw some success in Georgia, and the album Dark Days, Bright Nights caught the attention of Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Records. He signed to Interscope after a bidding war and began working with record producers Timbaland and Organized Noize. The major-label version of Dark Days, Bright Nights, which now included five collaborations with Timbaland and two with Organized Noize, debuted at #3 on the Billboard Music Charts. In late 2003, he returned with his sophomore album, Deliverance.
He is currently signed to OutKast's Purple Ribbon Label, distributed through Virgin Records.
Bubba is also related to Haystak.
Albums
Dark Days, Bright Nights (2001) [Gold]
Deliverance (2003) [Gold]
The Charm (2006)
Represent
Bubba Sparxxx Lyrics
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[Verse 1]
I'm too motherfuckin raw to be all, worried if these broads, is fuckin with me
Y'all can suck my right and left nut with the same slurp
Nomore of the fames perks, I'm back in LeGrange hurt
Can't work, same dirt I thought I had wiped off
The same jerk that used to jerk Paul now he's my boss
Nomore Bubba K., just as white as a trash day
Say you can take the boy out of the country
But can't take the country out the boy, even with money
I believe it was funny, I was deceivingly burning
At the Four Seasons, all four seasons with Sunny
But I'll be just fine, the grind's in my bloodline
It's what's in your guts time, baby I'm one rhyme
From being what that man paid me to be
Wasn't no concrete but I was raised by the streets
[Chorus]
It's your turn, you supposed to represent
Do yo thang, you supposed to represent
Stop Playin', you supposed to represent
It's only right, you supposed to represent
It's your turn, you supposed to represent
Do yo thang, you supposed to represent
Stop Playin', you supposed to represent
Not only get money, you supposed to represent
[Verse 2]
Sometimes you gotta lose yourself to find out where you really are
Let the cut burn then you know you earned it when it scars
I been a star, my name rang bells
But it means not a thing if it can't bring sales
If you ain't seen hell you should get a load of this
Just a dose of hopelessness while you sip your Mo and Cris
If I ain't on your list, shit you can't win them all
But until he died, most of y'all ain't fuck wit Biggie Smalls
Atleast south of D.C. and west of Pittsbrug
That points, they don't know you 'til you resting in dirt
If resting is sure, a loser isn't sexiness
So make me the deadliest, MC I guess it just
Wasn't meant that I be mentioned with the greatest spittin then
Lord atleast let me get it up and pay the rent again
You may intend to win but my alternative's
The coffin or the furnacing, talking more determinant
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
What, you think I'm scared, you think I'm a pussy?
Really now, how far did you think you can push me?
Before I snap, just like that and bust back
Fear, he don't live around here, what's that?
What, you think I'm scared, you think I'm a pussy?
Really now, how far did you think you can push me?
Before I snap, just like that and bust back
Fear, he don't live around here, what's that?
[Verse 3]
Just stack, get your mind right and get your cheddar better
Volcano gone erupt, it won't lay at rest forever
Every level of the game, these country boys gettin to it
Nothin but your lips is movin, Hush you body shit and do it
I been knew it, you don't wanna jump bad
Hatin escalates and you don't want it to become that
I'm from that, dying breed of white MC
That knows what it's like to be told it ain't right to be
Rappin, now adapting just so happens it's the thing now
To get a cracker on your roster since Marshall came out
I can't explain how, vital time it is
Even now I wouldn't exchange our lives, mine for his
Like this
[Chorus]
The song is titled "Represent" by Bubba Sparxxx, and it is a track that addresses the need for authenticity in representing oneself. In the first verse, Bubba is a rapper who does not care about fame or approval from women. He expresses his contempt for those who are superficial, stating that they can suck both of his nuts at the same time. He doesn't want fame perks, as he is back in his hometown of LaGrange, Georgia, dealing with the same struggles he had before he became famous. He has come to the realization that he cannot escape his roots, and while he may have money and prestige, he is still just a white country boy at heart.
In the chorus, Bubba urges others to represent themselves truly, not just in terms of getting money, but also in other aspects of life. The bridge is about Bubba's frustration with people trying to push him around and not taking him seriously. He asserts that fear is not a part of his life, and he will not back down from a challenge. In the final verse, he talks about the importance of staying true to oneself, regardless of how much the world changes. He is from a dying breed of white rappers who have had to adapt to the changing landscape of hip-hop, but he will not compromise who he is in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm too motherfuckin raw to be all, worried if these broads, is fuckin with me
I am too confident to care if women find me attractive or not.
Y'all can suck my right and left nut with the same slurp
I am unimpressed and think you are all the same.
Nomore of the fames perks, I'm back in LeGrange hurt
I am no longer enjoying the perks of fame and am back in a small town feeling sad.
Can't work, same dirt I thought I had wiped off
I am struggling with the same issues I thought I had left behind.
The same jerk that used to jerk Paul now he's my boss
The person who used to bully me is now in charge of me in a professional setting.
Lonely if I lost, my light on the pathway
If I lose my way, I will be left feeling lonely and lost.
Nomore Bubba K., just as white as a trash day
I am no longer famous and am just another white guy.
Say you can take the boy out of the country
People say that you can take a person out of their roots and background.
But can't take the country out the boy, even with money
But their roots and background will always stay with them, regardless of their financial status.
I believe it was funny, I was deceivingly burning
I find it humorous that I was once on fire and incredibly popular.
At the Four Seasons, all four seasons with Sunny
I was living a luxurious lifestyle at the Four Seasons hotel with my girlfriend Sunny.
But I'll be just fine, the grind's in my bloodline
I will be okay because I have a strong work ethic ingrained in me.
It's what's in your guts time, baby I'm one rhyme
It's time to prove yourself and I am confident that I can do it with just one great song.
From being what that man paid me to be
I used to be what someone else wanted me to be in order to make money.
Wasn't no concrete but I was raised by the streets
I grew up in a rough neighborhood without the amenities of a more affluent area.
Sometimes you gotta lose yourself to find out where you really are
Sometimes you need to lose what you thought defined you in order to discover your true identity.
Let the cut burn then you know you earned it when it scars
If you feel pain during the process of something, it means you earned it and it will leave a mark.
If you ain't seen hell you should get a load of this
If you haven't experienced true hardship, then you should take a look at my life.
Just a dose of hopelessness while you sip your Mo and Cris
Just a reminder of how hopeless life can be even while you drink expensive champagne.
If I ain't on your list, shit you can't win them all
If I am not on your list of successful people, it's okay because you can't be successful at everything.
But until he died, most of y'all ain't fuck wit Biggie Smalls
Until Notorious B.I.G. passed away, a lot of people didn't appreciate his music.
I'm from that, dying breed of white MC
I am part of the dying breed of white rappers.
That knows what it's like to be told it ain't right to be
I know what it's like to be criticized for being a white rapper.
Rappin, now adapting just so happens it's the thing now
The rap genre has evolved and I have adapted to the changes.
I can't explain how, vital time it is
I cannot express enough how important this moment in time is for me.
Even now I wouldn't exchange our lives, mine for his
Even though my life may be difficult, I wouldn't trade it for someone else's life.
What, you think I'm scared, you think I'm a pussy?
Do you think I am afraid or weak?
Really now, how far did you think you can push me?
How much further did you think you could push me before I react?
Fear, he don't live around here, what's that?
There is no room for fear in this environment.
Just stack, get your mind right and get your cheddar better
Focus on making money and improving yourself mentally in order to succeed.
Volcano gone erupt, it won't lay at rest forever
A problem or issue will eventually need to be addressed and cannot be ignored forever.
Every level of the game, these country boys gettin to it
No matter what level of success, country boys are still working hard to achieve their goals.
Nothin but your lips is movin, Hush you body shit and do it
Stop talking about wanting to achieve something and actually work towards achieving it.
I been knew it, you don't wanna jump bad
I already know that you do not want to start trouble with me.
Hatin escalates and you don't want it to become that
Hatred and animosity can quickly escalate and become violent.
Lord atleast let me get it up and pay the rent again
Please let me make enough money to pay my rent again.
My alternative's The coffin or the furnacing, talking more determinant
If I do not succeed, my only options are death or cremation, and this is motivating me to work harder.
It's only right, you supposed to represent
It is your responsibility to represent yourself and your community.
Not only get money, you supposed to represent
It is not just about making money, but also about setting an example for others to follow.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: PATRICK L BROWN, WARREN MATHIS, WARREN ANDERSON MATHIS, RAYMON AMEER MURRAY, RICO R WADE
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