His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.
Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).
Candy Paint
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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Yeah
Slim Thugga(Thugga)
My n**** DJ Khaled huh
Huh MIA to H-town mothaf***as
We ridin' candy
[Chorus x2: Slim Thug]
Ca-Candy paint drip look clean then a mug
Got beat with chrome feet drop 24s on em
Drop 24s on em, put 24s on em
[Slim Thug:]
Slim Thugga
That candy paint shinin', 5th wheel reclinin'
Rollin' on 4s grippin' wood with the diamonds
Yella and white in my mouf, got em blindin'
If you lookin' fo Thugga,
I'll tell you where to find him
I'm MIA in that MIA,
F***in' with my n**** Khaled and that Cool and Dre
Tryna play it how they play, 24s on the dump
Sittin' high in the sky, lookin low at the pump
Got a trunk full of beat, and a freak in every seat
On my way from freeway to the presidential suite
And b you lookin' weak without chrome feet
And if you ain' got candy then yo ride ain' complete
We 100 cars deep, down on South Beach
And I ain' tryna leave till I got 2 a piece
At least, that's how the south bossput it down
You can find me in ya town, with the cleanest s*** around
With the
[Chorus: x2]
Candy paint drip look clean then a mug
Ca-Candy paint drip look clean then a mug
Got beat with chrome feet drop 24s on em
Drop 24s on em, put 24s on em
[Trina:]
Yep
Alot of people said that I would not last
Cuz I'ma Dade County off of 15th ave
You remember Mr. Wonderful, that's my dad
Kept my toes on marble flo's, swimmin' in cash
My mama name 'Nessa, taught me the game
16 ladies rollin with a fly a** chain
Use to ride through the city, in hollywood benz
God blees the dead, I'ma see you again
I was the baddest at the west, I'll take yo man
I sneak him into Strawberry's after pack jam
Or Miami Nights, at Miami nights
We was up all night, till they cut the street lights
But now I been crowned as the queen
M-I-YAYO home of the triple beam, ya' mean
DJ Khaled put it on
Diamond Princess, a star is born
I'm on my grown, yes
[Chorus: x2]
Candy paint drip look clean then a mug
Ca-Candy paint drip look clean then a mug
Got beat with chrome feet drop 24s on em
Drop 24s on em, put 24s on em
[Chamillionaire:]
Yea, Yea, Yea What up Khaled
Ay, I'm pullin' up in somethin' you should take a picture of
Liftin' up the lambo do's, go and give yo chick a hug
Paint wetter than the suds in ya kitchen cuz
Larger than a dove, and it don't feel like O.J. Simpsons glove
Reincarnate Picaso out of the grave,
And still couldn't compete with the way my ride is sprayed
Rims stayin' on the run like a runaway slave
The top is chop-chop, like a summer day fade
Vallet be slippin' slidin' when they standin' by this caddy
My paint wet(yup) watch it do the trick daddy
Me and E got fly rides, if you want it then get at me
If it fit then I don't want em they suppose to fit barely
I made straight As in spanish Khaled they must have forgot though
(Khaled:How many cars Koopa?) Uno, dos, tres, cuatro
Add another cuatro, I got another drop so
I'm buildin' a garage on top of the one i got(oh)
Tell the maker of the Chevy that I'm ridin' silly(silly)
Turn it up, heavy bass'll make it poppa willy
I know my cheese is at stake but I'm not from Philly
Jackers watchin', plottin', so Chamilly went and cop a milly
[Chorus: x2]
Candy paint drip look clean then a mug
Ca-Candy paint drip look clean then a mug
Got beat with chrome feet drop 24s on em
Drop 24s on em, put 24s on em
[DJ Khaled:]
DJ Khaled(Khaled)
Dade County to Houston connection right here(right here)
Slim Thug(Thug)
Trina
Chamillionaire
BD Gunz I see you
Fat what up
Oh yeah, It's that ride out music
You naw mean
Yea
Listennn[echos]
The lyrics to DJ Khaled's "Candy Paint" feat. Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, and Trina is a celebration of luxury vehicles and the high life. Slim Thug sings the chorus that "candy paint drip look clean then a mug," which describes how shiny and sparkly the paint job is on the cars they are riding. The song includes a lot of colorful imagery with the use of metaphors and similes to describe how lavish their lifestyle is, such as "5th wheel reclinin', rollin' on 4s grippin' wood with the diamonds" and "rims stayin' on the run like a runaway slave." The verses are each performed by different artists, with Trina rapping about how she came up in the game and is now the queen, and Chamillionaire boasting about his wealth and his collection of luxury cars. Overall, the song is an anthem for living life to the fullest and enjoying the fruits of one's labor.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Slim Thugga(Thugga)
Referring to Slim Thug, emphasizing his presence
My n**** DJ Khaled huh
Referring to DJ Khaled as a close acquaintance
Huh MIA to H-town mothaf***as
Acknowledging their connection between Miami and Houston
We ridin' candy
Driving cars with a candy paint finish
Candy paint drip look clean then a mug
The candy paint on the car is dripping and looks very clean
Ca-Candy paint drip look clean then a mug
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
Got beat with chrome feet drop 24s on em
Equipped the car with chrome wheels and installed 24-inch rims
Drop 24s on em, put 24s on em
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the installation of 24-inch rims
That candy paint shinin', 5th wheel reclinin'
The candy paint on the car is shining and the fifth wheel is in a reclining position
Rollin' on 4s grippin' wood with the diamonds
Driving on 4-wheels and holding a steering wheel with wooden accents adorned with diamonds
Yella and white in my mouf, got em blindin'
Wearing a combination of yellow and white gold teeth that dazzle and blind people
If you lookin' fo Thugga, I'll tell you where to find him
If you are looking for Slim Thug, I can give you his location
I'm MIA in that MIA, F***in' with my n**** Khaled and that Cool and Dre
I'm in Miami, chilling with DJ Khaled and the producers Cool & Dre
Tryna play it how they play, 24s on the dump
Trying to imitate their lifestyle, installing 24-inch rims on the car
Sittin' high in the sky, lookin low at the pump
Sitting high up in the car, looking down at people pumping gas
Got a trunk full of beat, and a freak in every seat
Having a trunk full of music speakers and a promiscuous person in every seat
On my way from freeway to the presidential suite
Driving from the freeway to a luxurious hotel suite
And b you lookin' weak without chrome feet
You appear inferior without chrome wheels on your car
And if you ain' got candy then yo ride ain' complete
If your car doesn't have a candy paint finish, it is not considered complete
We 100 cars deep, down on South Beach
We have a convoy of 100 cars on South Beach
And I ain' tryna leave till I got 2 a piece
I don't intend to leave until I have two of something
At least, that's how the south bossput it down
That's how we, the bosses of the South, do it
You can find me in ya town, with the cleanest s*** around
You can locate me in your town, with the cleanest things around
Yep
Expressing confirmation or agreement
Alot of people said that I would not last
Many people doubted my longevity
Cuz I'ma Dade County off of 15th ave
Because I'm from Dade County, specifically 15th Avenue
You remember Mr. Wonderful, that's my dad
Referring to her father as Mr. Wonderful
Kept my toes on marble flo's, swimmin' in cash
Her father provided her with a luxurious lifestyle and abundant money
My mama name 'Nessa, taught me the game
Her mother's name is 'Nessa and she taught her how to navigate life
16 ladies rollin with a fly a** chain
She used to hang out with sixteen attractive women who were wearing stylish chains
Use to ride through the city, in hollywood benz
She used to drive around the city in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz
God blees the dead, I'ma see you again
Blessings upon the deceased, she believes she will reunite with them in the afterlife
I was the baddest at the west, I'll take yo man
She was the most attractive and desired woman in the western part of the city, and she had the ability to steal someone's romantic partner
I sneak him into Strawberry's after pack jam
She would secretly bring her romantic partner into a nightclub called Strawberry's after performing at a show
Or Miami Nights, at Miami nights
She would also take her romantic partner to a popular club called Miami Nights
We was up all night, till they cut the street lights
They would stay up all night until the city turned off the streetlights
But now I been crowned as the queen
She has been recognized and celebrated as the queen
M-I-YAYO home of the triple beam, ya' mean
Referring to Miami as 'M-I-Yayo' and highlighting its association with drug trafficking and the use of triple beam scales
DJ Khaled put it on
DJ Khaled promoted and popularized her music
Diamond Princess, a star is born
Referring to herself as the Diamond Princess, she believes she has become a star
I'm on my grown, yes
She is mature and independent now
Yea, Yea, Yea What up Khaled
Expressing excitement and greeting DJ Khaled
Ay, I'm pullin' up in somethin' you should take a picture of
He is arriving in a car that is worth capturing in a photograph
Liftin' up the lambo do's, go and give yo chick a hug
Opening the doors of his Lamborghini and suggesting someone should embrace their partner
Paint wetter than the suds in ya kitchen cuz
The paint on the car is extremely shiny, compared to the soap suds in someone's kitchen sink
Larger than a dove, and it don't feel like O.J. Simpsons glove
The car is bigger than a dove and the glove compartment doesn't fit like O.J. Simpson's glove
Reincarnate Picaso out of the grave,
Comparing himself to Picasso, the famous artist, and suggesting he has been reborn
And still couldn't compete with the way my ride is sprayed
Even Picasso's art couldn't surpass the incredible paint job on his car
Rims stayin' on the run like a runaway slave
The rims on his car are constantly moving, resembling a slave trying to escape
The top is chop-chop, like a summer day fade
The convertible top is quick to open and close, similar to how a summer day fades quickly
Vallet be slippin' slidin' when they standin' by this caddy
Valets struggle to maintain their balance when they are near his Cadillac
My paint wet(yup) watch it do the trick daddy
The wet paint on his car is impressive, similar to how a magician performs tricks
Me and E got fly rides, if you want it then get at me
He and E (possibly referring to another person) have stylish cars, and if someone wants one, they should contact him
If it fit then I don't want em they suppose to fit barely
If something fits perfectly, he doesn't want it because it's supposed to fit tightly
I made straight As in spanish Khaled they must have forgot though
He excelled in Spanish class and suggests DJ Khaled forgot about it
(Khaled:How many cars Koopa?) Uno, dos, tres, cuatro
In response to DJ Khaled's question about how many cars he has, he answers with the numbers one, two, three, four in Spanish
Add another cuatro, I got another drop so
Adding one more 'cuatro' (four), he reveals that he has another convertible car
I'm buildin' a garage on top of the one i got(oh)
He is expanding his current garage by building another one on top of it
Tell the maker of the Chevy that I'm ridin' silly(silly)
He wants the manufacturer of the Chevrolet car to know that he is riding in a very impressive manner
Turn it up, heavy bass'll make it poppa willy
Increasing the volume of the music, the heavy bass will make the car bounce and move
I know my cheese is at stake but I'm not from Philly
He acknowledges that his money is at risk, but he is not originally from Philadelphia, which is known for its famous cheese steaks
Jackers watchin', plottin', so Chamilly went and cop a milly
Being aware of potential thieves and their plans, he bought a million-dollar car for protection
DJ Khaled(Khaled)
Referring to DJ Khaled by his name
Dade County to Houston connection right here(right here)
Highlighting the connection between Dade County and Houston
Slim Thug(Thug)
Referring to Slim Thug by his name
Trina
Referring to Trina by her name
Chamillionaire
Referring to Chamillionaire by his name
BD Gunz I see you
Acknowledging BD Gunz
Fat what up
Greeting someone named Fat
Oh yeah, It's that ride out music
Referring to the song as the type of music to play while driving
You naw mean
You know what I mean
Yea
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Listennn[echos]
Encouraging others to listen to the music
Contributed by Adalyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@traceybriscuso4333
06 anyone????
@torryjohnson7323
Why don’t Apple Music have this Album 🤦🏾♂️
@justmusikbr7395
True!😩
@traceybriscuso4333
Too vulgar ❤❤❤