Curren$y had an underground hit in 2006, Where Da Cash At, which can be heard on several of Lil' Wayne's mixtapes, including Dedication 2. He was featured on Lil Wayne's song "Grown Man" from the album Tha Carter II. Due to certain issues concerning the release of his album Music 2 Fly 2, he left Young Money and formed his Fly Society crew with professional skateboarder and rapper Terry Kennedy.
He has since focused on his Jets movement, which helped introduce various rappers such as Trademark da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Fendi P and T.Y., as well as slightly reintroduce No Limit veteran Fiend to new audiences. He later started to work in New York with Ski Beatz and other MCs at Dame Dash's DD172; where he released Pilot Talk and its sequel Pilot Talk II both in 2010, and was also featured on several songs on Ski Beatz' 24 Hour Karate School. Since then, Curren$y has put out eight more albums, 25 EPs and 43 mixtapes.
Albums
2009 - This Ain't No Mixtape (April 21, 2009)
2009 - Jet Files (October 6, 2009)
2010 - Pilot Talk (July 13, 2010)
2010 - Pilot Talk II (Nov. 22, 2010)
2011 - Weekend at Burnie's (June 28, 2011)
2012 - Muscle Car Chronicles (February 14, 2012)
2012 - The Stoned Immaculate (June 5, 2012)
2015 - Pilot Talk III (April 4, 2015)
2015 - Canal Street Confidential (December 4, 2015)
2018 - Fetti (with Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist)
2019 - #2009 (with Wiz Khalifa) [February 8, 2019]
2019 - Gran Turismo (with Statik Selektah) [May 17, 2019]
2019 - Pheno Grigio (with Berner) [July 7, 2019]
2019 - Plan of Attack (with Trademark & Young Roddy) [October 11, 2019]
2019 - Back at Burnie's (December 20, 2019)
2020 - The Tonite Show with Curren$y (with DJ Fresh) [January 31, 2020]
2020 - Spring Clean (with Fuse) [June 19, 2020]
2020 - The OutRunners (with Harry Fraud) [July 24, 2020]
2020 - The Director's Cut (with Harry Fraud) [September 18, 2020]
2021 - Collection Agency
Mixtapes & EPs:
2006 - G-Series Mixtape (with Mack Maine)
2007 - Life At 30,000 ft.
2007 - Independence Day
2008 - Higher Than 30,000 ft.
2008 - Welcome to the Winner's Circle
2008 - Fear & Loathing in New Orleans
2008 - Super Tecmo Bowl
2008 - Fast Times At Ridgemont Fly
2008 - Fin...
2009 - How Fly (with Wiz Khalifa)
2010 - Smokee Robinson
2011 - Return to the Winners Circle
2011 - Verde Terrace
2012 - Here (February 5, 2012)
2012 - #The1st28 (with Styles P) [ February 28, 2012]
2012 - Cigarette Boats (with Harry Fraud) [July 10, 2012]
2012 - Priest Andretti (October 31, 2012)
2012 - 3 Piece Set / A Closed Session (December 24, 2012)
2013 - New Jet City (February 5, 2013)
2013 - Live in Concert (with Wiz Khalifa) [April 20, 2013]
2013 - Bales (with Young Roddy) [September 6, 2013]
2013 - The Stage (with Smoke DZA & Harry Fraud) [October 30, 2013]
2014 - The Drive In Theatre (February 14, 2014)
2014 - Saturday Night Car Tunes [August 30, 2014]
2014 - More Saturday Night Car Tunes [October 4, 2014]
2015 - Even More Saturday Night Car Tunes (April 20, 2015)
2015 - Cathedral (August 5, 2015)
2016 - The Owners Manual (January 19, 2016)
2016 - The Carrollton Heist (February 14, 2016)
2016 - Weed & Instrumentals (March 25, 2016)
2016 - Bourbon Street Secrets (with Purps) [April 20, 2016]
2016 - The Legend of Harvard Blue (May 30, 2016)
2016 - Stoned on Ocean (June 27, 2016)
2016 - Weed & Instrumentals 2 (July 22, 2016)
2016 - Revolver (with Sledgren) [August 24, 2016]
2016 - Andretti 9/30 (September 30, 2016)
2016 - Andretti 10/30 (October 30, 2016)
2016 - Andretti 11/30 (November 30, 2016)
2016 - Andretti 12/30 (December 30, 2016)
2017 - The Jetlanta EP (with Cornerboy P and T.Y.) [January 13, 2017]
2017 - The Fo20 Massacre (April 20, 2017)
2017 - The Champagne Files (July 20, 2017)
2017 - The Motivational Speech EP (with Lex Luger) [September 30, 2017]
2018 - The Spring Collection (February 23, 2018)
2018 - Parking Lot Music (March 28, 2018)
2018 - Air Freshna (April 20, 2018)
2018 - The Marina (with Harry Fraud) [May 30, 2018]
2018 - Fire in the Clouds (August 30, 2018)
2018 - Weed & Instrumentals 3 (December 24, 2018)
2019 - Umbrella Symphony (with LNDN DRGS) [May 10, 2019]
2019 - Hot August Nights (August 16, 2019)
2019 - Hot August Nights Forever (November 28, 2019)
2019 - Prestige Worldwide (with Smoke DZA) [November 29, 2019]
2020 - 3 Piece Set (February 21, 2020)
2020 - Smokin' Potnas (with Fendi P) [March 13, 2020]
2020 - The Green Tape (April 10, 2020)
2020 - Bonus Footage (with Harry Fraud) [November 27, 2020]
2021 - Financial District (April 20, 2021)
Blood Sweat And Gears
Curren$y Lyrics
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Locate your lighters
Laced, David Robinson's wiling my consents
Mad black paint polish rims
Fuck you said I ain't hear it clear
Too much money talking in my ear
The end result of two albums in one year
Life in between the racing stripes
We break day and night
Alternative lifestyle
I ain't looking for her pussy boy
This trill jet shit, just enjoy
That's yo wifey but she still a jet miss
Give her direction to the tele and a check list
Arriving shortly with the items I requested
Reinforce the frame with that Jive nigga repellin my new plane
Maintain the smoke
Let ya take a couple grams home if you my folk
I'll buy you a little something
Light the weed man though
But if you give me 15 minutes I'll call my folks he get the dough
Connecting four, marine batteries on the side of my trunk
To go with them other four batteries that piling the pumps
It's the juice and them cylinders that make the chevy jump
You already know ain't gotta tell ya bout it partner
Yo bitch stay talkin and you steady eavesdropping
Rolling trees can do something for you
No matter what you be goin through
Execution flow
Ten thousand grams of potassium
Streets I roam, Mama praying like the Vatican
My life feels like trade water in the ocean
Who's standing in
I'm dopes up moving drug trafficking
Tell her get dough I'm getting fat again
What I do to get my love warm, laugh again
Say love don't give me your mouth again
Got to move it, later on you'll be acting them
Life is like free throws
Some things ya gone miss
Some things ya make
Don't rush, don't wait
I call pape time travel machine
It can get ya there faster but it can't wake a permanent sleep
I never compromise my fresh
Smoke kush not cess
Why cry I'm blessed
Aw lend me the bail out
The ones I call my ten dogs in a jail house
Jets smoking in the club on tour
Born in New Orleans all new friends bonjour
I'm general building, international jones
And Louie scarfs down there smoking one with the homies
Walls full of vinyl
All bars are final
Leather is your wrists first name, not Lionel
International jones
Curren$y the spitta
Alchemist my nigga
Tell them ladies go figure
The song Blood Sweat And Gears by Curren$y feat. Fiend is a rap song that describes the life of a jet-setting musician who has been hustling to make it big in the music industry. The lyrics describe the artist's journey in the music industry, his love for cars, and his luxurious lifestyle. The artist boasts of his success and assures his listeners to enjoy his music while he does the hard work.
The song opens by asking listeners to light up their joints and roll up. The artist links his work ethic to that of former basketball player David Robinson, who was known for his hard work and dedication. The artist then describes his love for cars, specifically mentioning his black painted car with polished rims. Despite having too much money talking in his ear, the artist boasts of his success, having released two albums in a year. The artist refers to himself as living an alternative lifestyle, and he is not interested in any woman's affection, calling them "pussy boys." He focuses on his success and encourages his listeners to enjoy the music.
The second verse of the song continues with the artist's theme of hustling to make it big in the industry. The lyrics suggest that the artist is moving in the drug trafficking world and mentions the need to get dough despite his lover's feelings. The artist encourages waiting and not rushing in life, explaining that some things will be missed, while others will be accomplished. The artist concludes by praising his lifestyle, getting high, and riding with his Jet Life crew.
Line by Line Meaning
Take this opportunity to roll up
Prepare to smoke marijuana
Locate your lighters
Find a lighter to ignite the marijuana
Laced, David Robinson's wiling my consents
The singer's shoes are high-end and reminiscent of David Robinson's style
Mad black paint polish rims
The artist's car has sleek black rims
Fuck you said I ain't hear it clear
The artist didn't understand something that was said
Too much money talking in my ear
The singer is financially successful and has many people requesting things from them
The end result of two albums in one year
The singer released two successful albums in a single year
Blood sweat and gears
Referring to the hard work and perseverance that goes into reaching success
Life in between the racing stripes
The artist lives their life in the fast lane, like a race car driver
We break day and night
The artist works tirelessly, day and night
Alternative lifestyle
The singer lives an unconventional life
I ain't looking for her pussy boy
The artist is not interested in romantic relationships
This trill jet shit, just enjoy
The singer enjoys their successful lifestyle
That's yo wifey but she still a jet miss
The singer has a desirable life, even for someone's wife
Give her direction to the tele and a check list
The singer provides directions for someone to follow, possibly related to making money
Arriving shortly with the items I requested
Someone is delivering something requested by the artist
Reinforce the frame with that Jive nigga repellin my new plane
The artist wants their airplane to be high-quality and resistant to negative influences
Maintain the smoke
The singer wants to continue smoking marijuana
Let ya take a couple grams home if you my folk
The singer is willing to share their marijuana with close friends
I'll buy you a little something
The artist will purchase something for a friend
Light the weed man though
The artist wants someone to light their marijuana
But if you give me 15 minutes I'll call my folks he get the dough
The artist needs some time to make a phone call and acquire money
Connecting four, marine batteries on the side of my trunk
The singer is connecting several batteries to their car
To go with them other four batteries that piling the pumps
There are already four batteries in the car pumping energy
It's the juice and them cylinders that make the chevy jump
The car's engine is powerful and efficient
You already know ain't gotta tell ya bout it partner
The singer assumes the listener already knows about their lifestyle and success
Yo bitch stay talkin and you steady eavesdropping
Someone's girlfriend talks a lot and the listener eavesdrops on their conversations
Rolling trees can do something for you
Smoking marijuana can have beneficial effects
No matter what you be goin through
Marijuana can provide relief from stress or difficult situations
Execution flow
The singer has a smooth and polished rap style
Ten thousand grams of potassium
The singer has a large quantity of potassium
Streets I roam, Mama praying like the Vatican
The artist has a rough and risky life, causing their mother to worry and pray for their safety
My life feels like trade water in the ocean
The artist's life feels uncertain and unstable
Who's standing in
It's unclear who is present or involved in the situation
I'm dopes up moving drug trafficking
The singer is heavily involved in drug trafficking and is likely high on drugs themselves
Tell her get dough I'm getting fat again
Someone is supposed to acquire money for the artist, who is becoming wealthy again
What I do to get my love warm, laugh again
The singer enjoys spending time with someone who makes them happy
Say love don't give me your mouth again
The singer is not interested in romantic advances
Got to move it, later on you'll be acting them
It's important to take action and work hard to achieve success
Life is like free throws
Life is unpredictable and requires skill and precision to succeed
Some things ya gone miss
You will inevitably miss out on some opportunities or experiences in life
Some things ya make
You will have the opportunity to create or achieve certain things in life
Don't rush, don't wait
Take your time and be patient with yourself and your goals
I call pape time travel machine
The artist's papers (cigarette rolling papers) are like a machine that takes them to a different time or state of mind
It can get ya there faster but it can't wake a permanent sleep
Marijuana can have a powerful effect, but can't cure a permanent sleep (death)
I never compromise my fresh
The artist always maintains their cool and stylish appearance
Smoke kush not cess
The singer prefers high-quality, potent marijuana over lower-quality varieties
Why cry I'm blessed
The artist is grateful for their blessings and does not complain
Aw lend me the bail out
The singer needs assistance, possibly financial
The ones I call my ten dogs in a jail house
The singer has friends who are in prison
Jets smoking in the club on tour
The singer and his entourage are smoking marijuana in a club while on tour
Born in New Orleans all new friends bonjour
The artist is from New Orleans and is meeting new people everywhere they go
I'm general building, international jones
The artist is a leader who is building their empire internationally
And Louie scarfs down there smoking one with the homies
The singer is wearing a Louis Vuitton scarf while enjoying marijuana with friends
Walls full of vinyl
The singer has a large collection of vinyl records
All bars are final
Every decision the artist makes is final
Leather is your wrists first name, not Lionel
The artist appreciates high-end, quality leather goods
International jones
The artist is globally successful and influential
Curren$y the spitta
The singer is known for their skilled rap abilities
Alchemist my nigga
The artist is close friends with the producer Alchemist
Tell them ladies go figure
The singer is attractive to women and they should go ahead and be interested
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King Jewelz
One of the greatest mixtapes ever the nostalgia is real
I Only Comment While I’m on the shitter
Real shit! I had forgot this gem existed, this was like my freshman soundtrack!!
Eli Guerra
Agreed
Vick Donalds
Dead ass. Playin Madden 10 and San Andreas on PS3. Takin the jets to the top on franchise mode
Donnie Brasco
@Timothy Lassiter real talk
Timothy Lassiter
Still dope in 2020
AJ Stewart
This is one of Alchemist’s all time beats ! Even almost a decade later in 2020, nothing that’s came out can compare to Alchemist.
Scenery Aesthetic
This was the year Curren$y finally broke out. 2 albums that year then he dropped this for the real heads, still his best project to this day. My guy was on fire.
Valentino Parker
I always play this when the plane take off on my flight
GUIKE GRIOT
THANK YOU. Covert Coup has been my go to album for traveling since it came out