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)
Life I Chose
Curren$y Lyrics
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It's a whole lot of niggas trying to sound like
That's why I put the flow in a cocoon
Transform it into something new
Created my winter raps in June
Stored them in the vineyard, it'll be November when you hear em
I bought these J's in '99, you just seeing 'em now
You might see me on TV with 'em
I was laid up poppin' bottles smoking loud with my bitches
I own planes to Vegas with Street Wiz and the Villain
Feelin' like it could all happen tonight
Roll the dice, if you scared turn the lights on
Thought we was all meetin' here
Where did all of these mice come from?
Stop tweeting baby girl, roll up, light somethin'
Monsta Beatz is in the speakers and I'm tryna write somethin'
[Chorus]
One life we live, highed up
Everybody wishing they was us
It's easy to see
I, too, would wanna be the man with the pounds
And the million dollar plan
Right quick, hit a quick right
In a Chevelle '72 Double-S with the stripes
I orchestrated this organization of niggas chasin' paper
Break a pound down, have a roundtable discussion
Like, 'I think the lil' homie fucking up'
Pull him to the side, get him right, I'm getting high
Tryna keep my profile low
Hoes digging after my gold, I'm on 'em though
Commando, Rambo, ammo
Rappefied aim at a lame nigga bitch like I'm sayin'
I'm finna roll, babygirl, you playin'
Fourteen inch ? with the white walls on the Cutlass
With the suede buckets
Sold a Regal with the vouges and the mayonnaise mustard ties
My ? like
'Who them new niggas?' She don't trust them guys
Watch 'em babygirl, you could be my extra set of eyes
It's treacherous and it's live
[Chorus]
In "Life I Chose," Curren$y reflects on his unique style and journey to the top of the rap game. He starts off by pointing out that many rappers today are imitators, trying to sound like someone else. Curren$y has chosen to distance himself from this trend by developing a flow that's all his own. He's transformed it into something new, patiently perfecting his craft until he's ready to share it with the world.
The rapper is proud of the unique winter raps he's created, crafting them in the heat of June and storing them away until November, for maximum impact. He's sipping champagne, smoking weed, and hanging out with beautiful women, clearly enjoying the fruits of his labor. While Curren$y has made it to the top, he's not taking anything for granted. He's quick to tell anyone who's listening to stop tweeting, roll up, and listen to the Monsta Beatz in the singers. He's determined to keep working and creating, always moving forward.
Curren$y spends the second half of the song describing his life and the people he surrounds himself with. He's cruising around town in a classic 1972 Chevelle, getting high with trusted friends, and discussing business at roundtables. He's careful to stay low profile, watching out for women who are after him for his wealth. He's focused on his work, ready to take aim at any rivals who get in his way. Curren$y is always on his toes, knowing that success can be fleeting in the rap world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, in these times, well at least to I
I believe that in today's rap scene, many artists are imitating each other.
It's a whole lot of niggas trying to sound like
Many rappers are trying to sound like each other.
That's why I put the flow in a cocoon
I separate and refine my own unique style of rapping.
Transform it into something new
I make my style of rapping something different from others.
Created my winter raps in June
I start writing my songs early so they are perfected when I release them later in the year.
Stored them in the vineyard, it'll be November when you hear em
I prepare my songs for release far in advance, so they are ready for release months before they hit the market.
I bought these J's in '99, you just seeing 'em now
I have been collecting sneaker culture fashion for years and know what to wear and when to wear it.
You might see me on TV with 'em
I want to showcase my fashion and style to the broadest audience possible.
Might see me in the streets conversating with killers
I surround myself with people who are not afraid of danger and know how to handle themselves in danger.
I was laid up poppin' bottles smoking loud with my bitches
I enjoy partying with my group of women in private settings, getting high and having fun.
I own planes to Vegas with Street Wiz and the Villain
I have the financial resources to travel in style with my friends and can afford to fly my own planes.
Feelin' like it could all happen tonight
I am always prepared for opportunities that could happen any night.
Roll the dice, if you scared turn the lights on
If you're not ready, then back out and play it safe.
Thought we was all meetin' here
I anticipated meeting with my friends, but I did not expect to see strangers here too.
Where did all of these mice come from?
I am questioning where these unfamiliar people came from.
Stop tweeting baby girl, roll up, light somethin'
Stop using social media and have a good time, smoke a joint and relax.
Monsta Beatz is in the speakers and I'm tryna write somethin'
I write my music while being inspired by the music around me and my own creativity.
One life we live, highed up
We only have one life to live, so we might as well live it to the fullest.
Everybody wishing they was us
Everyone wants to be like us because we are successful and living the life they desire.
It's easy to see
Our success is evident and easily noticeable.
I, too, would wanna be the man with the pounds
I understand why others would want to have the power and wealth that I possess.
And the million dollar plan
My plan to make millions of dollars is what sets me apart from others.
Right quick, hit a quick right
Take a quick turn to the right.
In a Chevelle '72 Double-S with the stripes
I am driving a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle with racing stripes.
I orchestrated this organization of niggas chasin' paper
I helped to organize a group of people who are hustling and trying to make money.
Break a pound down, have a roundtable discussion
We discuss how to break down drugs to sell for the most profit.
Like, 'I think the lil' homie fucking up'
We criticize and correct the errors of the less experienced members of our group.
Pull him to the side, get him right, I'm getting high
We have a private meeting to correct and reorient the less experienced member and that will continue to include getting high during these meetings.
Tryna keep my profile low
I am trying to avoid drawing attention.
Hoes digging after my gold, I'm on 'em though
Women are trying to take advantage of me for financial gain, but I am aware of their motives.
Commando, Rambo, ammo
I am always prepared to handle the dangers of the environment I am in.
Rappefied aim at a lame nigga bitch like I'm sayin'
I am targeting a weak and insignificant person in my rhymes and illustrating what should be done to such people.
I'm finna roll, babygirl, you playin'
I'm ready to leave and you're holding us up.
Fourteen inch ? with the white walls on the Cutlass
I have customized my car with 14-inch rims and white-walled tires on my Oldsmobile Cutlass.
With the suede buckets
I have suede-covered seats in my car.
Sold a Regal with the vouges and the mayonnaise mustard ties
I have previously sold a Buick Regal and had customized the wheels with mayonnaise and mustard-colored rims.
My ? like
My friend, whose name I did not mention, or I forgot, said,
'Who them new niggas?' She don't trust them guys
My friend is questioning and do not trust the new people I have invited to the party.
Watch 'em babygirl, you could be my extra set of eyes
I don't trust these people either, and my friend could help me keep an eye on them.
It's treacherous and it's live
This situation is dangerous, but we are still living it up to the max.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: D Harleaux, Daryl Anthony Harleaux, J Fitch, John A Fitch, Shante Franklin
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