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)
Perfect Time
Curren$y Lyrics
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It's the pilot
Lettin' you in on some top secret shit
Jet Files nigga
From the city that care forgot
From the section where rations had to be airdropped
Was undetected but they know I'm here now
I'm in VA with my big homie twistin' backwoods
Usually I don't get down like that
But that's my dog I hit a few times out of respect
And now I'm on the jet full of trees watching videos
Laughing at studio gangsters they mo' gents then G's
My bitches use your mix-tape cover to break they trees on
Baked, top of the building, villa, gorilla King Kong
Thrilla Manila spitta get his king of the ring on
Deals back and forth on the table that's label ping pong
Won't get caught up in it that sucka shit
Nothing positive will ever come from it
Abolish it entirely from the hip hop government
And fools know I never sell my soul I swear on both eyes
Never change in attempt to gain dollar signs
I just kept it G and waited on the perfect time
Go left if the situation ain't right
Only thing I got if you're asking for advice
The moves I don' made in my life was difficult
But if I had two I would do it twice.
Buzz increased until it became a bang
Jet planes in the building bitch we do our thang
? on my fire red fives
Walk in the club with gangstas who amazed to still be alive
'Cause they been through it but I took them out it
When I put my heart into this music I got some money out it
From east thirty fourth to JFK by helicopter
I'm in the magazines you're in barbershops reading 'bout me
And I know your girl made you mo' mad
When she picked you up from work she had that how fly on full blast
Just another shot from the extended clip of jet shit
And another one coming before you even know you're hit
These bitches is becking by the smell of the jet piff
These niggas is jealous of the love the jets get
But I ain't stressing, momma roll up the whole zip
And let me smoke away all this industry bullshit
The song "Perfect Time" by Curren$y is a mellow and chilled-out track that stays true to the rapper's style of easygoing delivery and lyricism. The song begins with the rapper introducing himself as the pilot of the Jets (a reference to his group) and presenting some classified information. He then proceeds to talk about his hometown, where rations had to be airdropped, and how he was initially undetected but now recognized. The rapper also gives a shout-out to his friend in Virginia and talks about being on a jet and watching videos while smoking.
The second verse of the song has Curren$y talking about staying true to his principles of not selling his soul, never changing his persona for money, and waiting for the perfect time to make his moves. He advises listeners to make their own decisions and not follow the crowd. The rapper mentions his success in the music industry, from appearing in magazines to having people read about him in barbershops. He also talks about the jealousy and hate he gets from other people in the industry, but he doesn't let it get to him.
Overall, "Perfect Time" is a reflective song that showcases Curren$y's laidback and self-assured style. The rapper emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and waiting for the right moment to make moves. The track is a testament to his longevity in the game and how he has managed to maintain his integrity throughout the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Jets, nigga
Introducing himself and his group as 'Jets'
It's the pilot
Asserting himself as the leader of Jets
Lettin' you in on some top secret shit
Sharing a personal story with the listener
Jet Files nigga
Referencing his mixtape 'Jet Files'
From the city that care forgot
Being from a city, New Orleans, that has been neglected by the government
From the section where rations had to be airdropped
Growing up in a poor area where people had to rely on government aid to survive
Was undetected but they know I'm here now
Going unnoticed for a long time but finally making it in the music industry
Rapping through my Verizon network you niggas hear me now
Promoting his music by stating that it's available through Verizon
I'm in VA with my big homie twistin' backwoods
Hanging out in Virginia with a friend, smoking backwoods cigars
Usually I don't get down like that
Normally not smoking backwoods, but making an exception for his friend
But that's my dog I hit a few times out of respect
Smoking backwoods with his friend as a sign of their close relationship
And now I'm on the jet full of trees watching videos
Flying on a private jet with drugs, watching music videos
Laughing at studio gangsters they mo' gents then G's
Making fun of fake gangster rappers who are more gentlemanly than gangster-like
My bitches use your mix-tape cover to break they trees on
Using his competition's mixtape covers as a tool for rolling marijuana
Baked, top of the building, villa, gorilla King Kong
Being high on the top of a building, feeling like a giant gorilla
Thrilla Manila spitta get his king of the ring on
Referring to himself as a boxing champion, dominating the music industry
Deals back and forth on the table that's label ping pong
Dealing with record labels regarding contracts and business decisions
Won't get caught up in it that sucka shit
Avoiding drama and negative influences
Nothing positive will ever come from it
Believing that negative situations won't bring any benefits
Abolish it entirely from the hip hop government
Calling for a change in the rap industry without negativity and drama
And fools know I never sell my soul I swear on both eyes
Stating that he will never compromise his integrity for money or fame
Never change in attempt to gain dollar signs
Not trying to change his music style to appeal to a wider audience
I just kept it G and waited on the perfect time
Staying true to himself and waiting for the right opportunity to come along
Go left if the situation ain't right
Choosing to avoid negative situations
Only thing I got if you're asking for advice
Being willing to offer advice on how to succeed in the music industry
The moves I don' made in my life was difficult
Acknowledging that his decisions and actions weren't always easy
But if I had two I would do it twice.
Not regretting his choices and would make them again if given the chance
Buzz increased until it became a bang
Going from unknown to well-known in the music industry
Jet planes in the building bitch we do our thang
Jets is in the building, making their mark in the music industry
? on my fire red fives
Referring to his sneaker game
Walk in the club with gangstas who amazed to still be alive
Being around friends who have survived dangerous situations
'Cause they been through it but I took them out it
Helping his friends escape dangerous situations
When I put my heart into this music I got some money out it
Making a living doing what he loves
From east thirty fourth to JFK by helicopter
Traveling in style and luxury
I'm in the magazines you're in barbershops reading 'bout me
Being famous and showcased in magazines
And I know your girl made you mo' mad
Knowing that other men envy him for having attractive fans
When she picked you up from work she had that how fly on full blast
His fans drive around listening to his songs with the volume turned up
Just another shot from the extended clip of jet shit
Continuing to be successful in his music career
And another one coming before you even know you're hit
Having more hits to come in his music career
These bitches is becking by the smell of the jet piff
Having attractive women around him who are interested in his drugs
These niggas is jealous of the love the jets get
Being envied by other people in the music industry
But I ain't stressing, momma roll up the whole zip
Not worrying about negative people and smoking marijuana with his mother
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MOYA BRENNAN, TIM JARVIS, DENIS WOODS
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