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)
King Kong )
Curren$y Lyrics
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Everybody around this bitch got money,
We ain't never gon run outta weed, yeah, look up
Holla a mountain out
Build a villa in it, pimp that's what I'm talkin' bout
Uh, Closed minded lil' children, I write my way to a million,
Lookin' out the plane windows
For slippin' in my city get bitten, chewed, swallowed
Fool, what you think you like me
Your idol and your rival I be
Holdin' the title with the precision of a hunter's rifle
Shots fired, the forest too quiet, trees ignited
Fall back baby girl let me get high chick
Eagle droppings, fly shit, who gon' stop him
On the grind I am like a quarterback attackin'
Defensive linebackin' homie who gon' block 'em
Tearin' through the city
Snatchin' bitches top of the building
King Kong ain't got shit on me
25-8 goin' 8 for the cake nigga
King Kong ain't got shit on me
Wanna be pilots, get swatted out the sky around I
King Kong ain't got shit on me
Larger than life, they hate me because they ain't me
King Kong ain't got shit on me
Yea, came up, put it down for my set what I did Jets nigga
Founder of a flier society raisin the partition
So the driver won't bother me
Women wishin' for a position on either side of me
Hopin' for a free ride to the top with me
Spendin' my cheese, smokin' my broccoli
Dressed neat, left the hotel suite sloppy off the chopper tree
Upstate New York, Woodstock, Socrates
The view from my rockin' chair you would not believe
A million miles from New Orleans,
Left the key to the city
With my brother now I'm comin' back for it
Tearin' through the city
Snatchin' bitches top of the building
King Kong ain't got shit on me
25-8 goin' 8 for the cake nigga
King Kong ain't got shit on me
Wanna be pilots, get swatted out the sky around I
King Kong ain't got shit on me
Larger than life, they hate me because they ain't me
King Kong ain't got shit on me
The lyrics to Curren$y's song "King Kong" is an expression of the rapper's wealth, stature and his view that he is at the top of his game. He is surrounded by people who also have money, and he sees no end to his supply of weed. Curren$y uses his rhyming skills as a way to make money and rise to fame. He views himself as superior to others around him, and he is not afraid to challenge anyone who steps out of line. This is evident in his line, "For slippin' in my city get bitten, chewed, swallowed."
The lyrics also contain references to Curren$y's love for flying, which he sees as a symbol of his freedom and success. He takes pleasure in the fact that he can go anywhere he wants and do what he wants, without anyone questioning him. He also likes to spend his money on the finer things in life, such as hotels and expensive weed, and he is not afraid to show off his wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, Jets Fool, Pilot Talk nigga,
I am a member of the flier society called Jets, which speaks a language called Pilot Talk.
Everybody around this bitch got money,
Everyone around me is rich, and money is not a problem for us.
We ain't never gon run outta weed, yeah, look up
We have a constant supply of marijuana, never running out, and always smoking it.
Holla a mountain out
I have enough money to buy an entire mountain.
Build a villa in it, pimp that's what I'm talkin' bout
I want to build a luxurious house, also called a villa, on the mountain I own.
Uh, Closed minded lil' children, I write my way to a million,
People who are narrow-minded and immature should take inspiration from me and how I have earned millions through my writing.
Lookin' out the plane windows
I am observing my surroundings from the window of a plane.
Fuck around get popped like a collar
If you mess with me, you will suffer the consequences like a flipped collar.
For slippin' in my city get bitten, chewed, swallowed
If you try to mess with me in my own city, you will be completely destroyed.
Fool, what you think you like me
Don't even think of comparing yourself to me.
Your idol and your rival I be
I am both your role model and your competition.
Holdin' the title with the precision of a hunter's rifle
I am the champion and am always accurate and precise, similar to a hunter's rifle.
Shots fired, the forest too quiet, trees ignited
I am making major moves and causing chaos, a similar effect to when gunshots are fired, and the forest becomes too silent and the trees begin to ignite.
Fall back baby girl let me get high chick
Leave me alone and let me enjoy my drugs.
Eagle droppings, fly shit, who gon' stop him
I am unstoppable, regardless of any obstacles or issues.
On the grind I am like a quarterback attackin'
I am always working hard and constantly pushing forward, much like a quarterback making a play in football.
Defensive linebackin' homie who gon' block 'em
I am too fast and too strong, and no one can stop me.
Tearin' through the city
I am dominating and quickly moving through the city.
Snatchin' bitches top of the building
I am getting all of the girls I desire and leaving them on top of the world.
King Kong ain't got shit on me
I am so powerful and dominant that even King Kong, a famous giant gorilla, is no match for me.
25-8 goin' 8 for the cake nigga
I am working more than the standard 24/7, and only doing it for the money.
Wanna be pilots, get swatted out the sky around I
Anyone who tries to imitate or compete with me will be taken down quickly.
Larger than life, they hate me because they ain't me
I am literally larger than life, and people hate me because they are not like me.
Yea, came up, put it down for my set what I did Jets nigga
I came up and earned my place in the flier society of Jets through hard work and persistence.
Founder of a flier society raisin the partition
I am responsible for creating and leading a group of elite fliers, and I am separating myself from others.
So the driver won't bother me
I am demanding special treatment and privacy, even from my drivers.
Women wishin' for a position on either side of me
Girls are constantly fighting for the chance to be close to me and by my side.
Hopin' for a free ride to the top with me
Girls are hoping to join me on my journey to success without putting in any effort of their own.
Spendin' my cheese, smokin' my broccoli
I am spending my money and smoking my marijuana.
Dressed neat, left the hotel suite sloppy off the chopper tree
I am dressed nicely, but my hotel room is in disarray, likely from smoking marijuana.
Upstate New York, Woodstock, Socrates
I am traveling to various places, including upstate New York, Woodstock, and Socrates.
The view from my rockin' chair you would not believe
I am taking time to relax and enjoy the beautiful view from my rocking chair, which is something that most people cannot even imagine.
A million miles from New Orleans,
I have come a long way from my hometown of New Orleans.
Left the key to the city
I have left behind the key to the city, no longer needing it as I have moved on to bigger and better things.
With my brother now I'm comin' back for it
I have entrusted my brother with the key, but I plan on returning to New Orleans to retrieve it in the future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID ANTHONY WILLIS, SHANTE FRANKLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cascadewealth6233
Been bumping dis shit since 2010 when I was 15 🔥🔥🔥
@Mr84La
time flies right
@tyrushbk
We must be the same age 💯 i was doin the same
@danielarreguin8907
We up regardless
@tytytyme33
Yep,
@brandonWilliams-yr4re
26 year olds ✊🏿
@deepsideboi17
"left the key wit my brotha but im coming back for it".....classic deep line, if you understood his path to the present...you would understand the emotional lines envolved.
@lifedupt.v.7825
Is he referencing lil Wayne?
@jayskimontana9572
@@lifedupt.v.7825Mr Marcelo this his brother
@onetwo-dr8hl
I always interpreting this as he’s always had the key and left it with his lil brother Al to hold it down..during this album era he left for a couple years to live in NY, which is when his career really took off with the jetlife movement, when he performs this song sometimes he raps this as “left the key to the city with my brother, I’ll be right back for it” (as if he’s handing it to him), after 2011 he returned back to New Orleans in true Spitta form keeping his word, he’s been flourishing in the city ever since