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)
Full Metal
Curren$y Lyrics
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I call my brother Sun cause he shine like... noon time
My last on the turnpike, maneuvering minds GT5 My nerves is ice
And I wouldn't change none of it at hind sight, believe this
'Cause if I wouldn't have been that then I wouldn't be this
Inspiration for niggas who out there chasing that paper
Walkin the walk, and running over them haters
Outlining the chalk, the conversation is deaded
Cake all layerish, playa all himalayerish, got the 420 vision
Rollin doobies up, rollin doobies up, up in the incision
My rocket furnishes, projection screens built in my ceilings
I spit the picture so vivid because I'm really livin
This jet life, tennis shoes n tuxedos
Them other fools ain't fly, they fuckin mosquitoes
Don't work, they just cryin, whinin, fuckin pinot grigio
You need to get on your grind
Stack a stack of dead people, that concussive presidential time
For that cash I brung a clean tag, this is mine
Fuck you doin with that dough
Az holdin the baby, peepin the whole scene, I'm bout to blow
You know
The lyrics to Curren$y's "Full Metal" are symbolic and metaphoric, like many of the rapper's songs. In the first lines, he refers to his brother as "Sun" because of his shining attributes, comparing him to noon time. He then goes on to talk about maneuvering minds on the turnpike, which could be interpreted as navigating through life's challenges and obstacles with precision, like a driver on the highway. Curren$y points out that his nerves are ice, indicating that he is cool under pressure and able to handle tough situations without faltering. The rapper also emphasizes that he wouldn't change anything about his life, even in hindsight, as his experiences have brought him to where he is now. He also notes that his journey can serve as inspiration for others who are chasing money and success. Curren$y uses various metaphors throughout the song, comparing his lifestyle to that of a rocket launching into the sky or driving a luxury car with built-in screens in the ceiling. He also talks about rolling up doobies, which is slang for smoking marijuana, and acknowledges his love for the finer things in life, like expensive clothes, shoes, and wine. In the last lines, he encourages others to get on their grind and stack their cash, which he refers to as "dead people."
Line by Line Meaning
Huuuh
An expression of contemplation or emphasis.
I call my brother Sun cause he shine like... noon time
I refer to my brother as ‘Sun’ because he radiates energy and positivity like the sun at noon time.
My last on the turnpike, maneuvering minds GT5 My nerves is ice
The last car I drove on the highway, I drove it fast like a Grand Turismo 5 racing car. Although I was nervous, I maintained my cool and composure.
And I wouldn't change none of it at hind sight, believe this
At this point, I wouldn't change anything about my past, regardless of any regrets I may have in hindsight.
'Cause if I wouldn't have been that then I wouldn't be this
The person I am today is a result of the experiences I went through in the past. I wouldn't be the same if any of it were different.
Inspiration for niggas who out there chasing that paper
This is a source of inspiration for those who are hustling to make money.
Walkin the walk, and running over them haters
I am confidently taking action towards my goals, while leaving those who oppose me behind.
Outlining the chalk, the conversation is deaded
I have silenced all opposition with a lethal approach, and there is nothing more to discuss.
Cause I'm living for the loot n you wasn't talkin no bread biiitch
I am solely focused on making money and those who aren't doing the same can't relate.
Cake all layerish, playa all himalayerish, got the 420 vision
My wealth and status are stacked like layers of a cake, and I'm reaching new heights like the Himalayan mountain range. I have a clear and focused vision, like when smoking marijuana (420).
Rollin doobies up, rollin doobies up, up in the incision
I am rolling and smoking marijuana with precision and care, like it’s a part of me.
My rocket furnishes, projection screens built in my ceilings
My car (‘rocket’) has all the bells and whistles, including screens that project images in the ceiling.
I spit the picture so vivid because I'm really livin
I can describe my life experiences in such detail because I am truly living them.
This jet life, tennis shoes n tuxedos
I am living a luxurious and fast-paced life, where I can wear sneakers and tuxedos interchangeably.
Them other fools ain't fly, they fuckin mosquitoes
Those who aren't living like me are insignificant and only buzzing around like mosquitoes.
Don't work, they just cryin, whinin, fuckin pinot grigio
Those people are not putting in the work but are complaining and whining, sipping on a lesser wine like Pinot Grigio.
You need to get on your grind
You should focus on putting in work to achieve your goals.
Stack a stack of dead people, that concussive presidential time
Generating wealth can come at the expense of hard work and sacrifice, which is akin to ‘stacking’ money made in the past like the deceased. This can potentially lead to a presidential type of success.
For that cash I brung a clean tag, this is mine
I am willing to do whatever it takes to accumulate wealth - even if it means doing illicit things - and I have the proof (‘clean tag’) to show that it belongs to me.
Fuck you doin with that dough
What are you doing to make money?
Az holdin the baby, peepin the whole scene, I'm bout to blow
I am aware of everything going on around me, while my associates ('Az' in this case) are taking care of less important things, and I am about to have a big break.
You know
This is a way of ending the song, similar to a period or full stop.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: ALAN MAMAN
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Il Mandji Potlatch
[Intro]
You should be rollin' up by now
Locate your lighters
Brother hasn't been dead for long
Look, there's still some color in his face
His soul is probably still at the gate
I just have to pull it back
The same way he did
[Verse]
Uh
I call my brother Sun 'cause he shine like
Noon time, Alaska on the turnpike
Maneuvering mind, GT5, my nerves is ice
And I wouldn't change none of it in hindsight, believe this
'Cause if I wouldn't have been that, then I wouldn't be this
Inspiration for niggas who out there chasing that paper
Walkin' the walk and runnin' over them haters
Outline it in chalk, that conversation is deaded
'Cause I'm living for the loot and you wasn't talkin' no bread, bitch (I just have to pull it back)
Cake all layer-ish, player all Himalay-erish, got the 420 vision
Rollin' doobies up, rollin' doobies up, up in the incision
Moroccan furnishings, projection screen built in my ceiling
I spit the picture so vivid because I'm really living
This Jet Life, tennis shoes and tuxedos
Them other fools ain't fly, they fuckin' mosquitoes
Don't work, they just cry and whine (I just have to pull it back)
Fuckin' pinot grigio, you need to get on your grind (The same way he did for me)
Stack a stack of dead people that done done some presidential time
For that cash, I brung a claim tag, this is mine
Fuck you doin' with that dough?
AZ holdin' the baby, peepin' the whole scene, I'm 'bout to blow
You know?
darkmatter96
Wow. Produced by Alchemist and he named it Full Metal with the Full Metal Alchemist sample, genius
alondra figueroa
+darkmatter96 yes it is
Live_learn 91
Facts..
tochiRTA
so deep, lmao.
SLUGBOYS (Blackbrainz)
Also Al samples Al, shit is dope
Randy Bobandi
Blackbrainz Ontario oh my god it keeps getting deeper 😭
edgar orea
idc what any one says , this a cult classic to the game . From Alchemists’ signature sound to Spitta Andrettis’ bars, this was beyond its time in ‘11. Crazy this joint practically 8 yrs old
Baste God
This shit is timeless.
Young Reezy
10 years ahead of its time. Fuck it 15 this shit living in the future
Davantey Thomas
FACTS