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).
To the Max
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Another one
We the Best Music!
The legacy continues
I talk grey, I don't keep it white and black
Only say "I love you" just so I can hear it back
Sometimes, other times I'd love to have you back
Can't think of a night that we ain't turn up to the max
To the max, no
Like the album just went platinum, yeah
Turnt up to the max
If they pop somebody's chain then we gotta get it back
No discussion to be had, we ain't goin' out like that
Man, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right (yeah)
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Got it on the dresser, I've been under pressure
They wanna see me laid out on a stretcher
Gotta keep my head up
(Get 'em right, get 'em right)
Now all of a sudden, people say we cousins
I keep hearin' all this "You my brother" talk, I can't relate to nothin'
My broski down to ride
Made a knot in the line
You can never break ties
We don't really rate those yutes there
That's a whole other side
That's a whole 'nother vibe
They ain't really on shit, yeah
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
More chune pon' your head top
Watch how you speak on my name, you know?
DJ Khaled!
Another one
In To the Max, Drake is seen talking about a former relationship. He talks about the complexities of the relationship, stating that he doesn't always keep it black and white. He admits to saying "I love you" just to hear it back from his partner. However, he also expresses his desire to have her back. He then goes on to talk about how he and his friends always turned up to the max, stating that he cannot think of a night that they didn't. The song also features DJ Khaled boasting about his music label "We the Best Music!" and how "the legacy continues."
In the chorus of the song, Drake repeatedly affirms that his "young niggas" are lit. He is referring to his friends and the people he surrounds himself with. He talks about maintaining loyalty and keeping ties with his broski, therefore indicating that they are more like family to him. He then goes on to suggest that the people on the other side (those who are not a part of his group) are not really on anything. The phrase "my young niggas" is not meant in a derogatory manner but as a term of endearment and camaraderie.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, get 'em right
A call to action to achieve success.
Another one
We the Best Music!
The legacy continues
DJ Khaled!
Announcing the collaboration between DJ Khaled and his team, and celebrating their past successes.
I talk grey, I don't keep it white and black
Only say "I love you" just so I can hear it back
Sometimes, other times I'd love to have you back
Can't think of a night that we ain't turn up to the max
To the max, no
Like the album just went platinum, yeah
Turnt up to the max
If they pop somebody's chain then we gotta get it back
No discussion to be had, we ain't goin' out like that
Man, we lit
Expressing his emotional ambiguity in relationships and his love for partying hard. Also, conveying the importance of loyalty and the quick response demanded for regaining respect.
My young niggas lit
All of my young niggas lit, we lit
Acknowledging and celebrating the success and brightness of his team.
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Get 'em right, get 'em right (yeah)
Get 'em right, get 'em right
Emphasizing the importance of accuracy and perfection in achieving success.
Got it on the dresser, I've been under pressure
They wanna see me laid out on a stretcher
Gotta keep my head up
(Get 'em right, get 'em right)
Now all of a sudden, people say we cousins
I keep hearin' all this "You my brother" talk, I can't relate to nothin'
My broski down to ride
Made a knot in the line
You can never break ties
We don't really rate those yutes there
That's a whole other side
That's a whole 'nother vibe
They ain't really on shit, yeah
Expressing his stress in life and his commitment to avoiding danger. Also, differentiating between true and fake relationships, and emphasizing the importance of remaining loyal to genuine friends.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: Khaled Khaled, Aubrey Graham, Joshua Joseph, Eamon Doyle, Kirk Robinson, Yared Williams, Selassie Ward
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