Unk’s debut album Beat’n Down Yo Block! sold more than two-hundred thousand copies and soared to number 21 on Billboard’s top R&B albums of 2006. “Walk It Out” and “2 Step” became international phenomenons that rocked the hip-hop, R&B, and rap charts for multiple weeks. “Walk It Out” was certified Platinum and peaked at number 2 while “2 Step” was certified Gold. The success of Beat’n Down Yo Block! scored Unk a collaboration with Three 6 Mafia on their 2008 hit “I’d Rather” which led to additional collaborations with superstars like T-Pain, Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, E40, Jim Jones, Ray J, and Andre 3000. In November 2008, Unk released his sophomore album, 2econd Season, and created a track titled “In Yo Face” that was featured on the NBA 2k9 video game trailer.
In August 2009, Unk suffered a heart attack, which led him to some pretty drastic changes in his life. In a March 2010 interview with XXL, Unk shared more about the stress that led up to his heart attack:
“It comes from not exercising, from not eating right. Basically man, I work hard everyday. Everything I do every day I try to make something happen in my household. I constantly be on the go, I constantly be on airplanes, in different weather and you know it just took a toll on me. It was stress…I removed all the [negative stuff]. I’m blessed to be as booked for concerts and hosting and everything. I enjoy myself but I’ve calmed down on the drinking, on the beer, the smoking…I substituted that with fruits, base foods like good salmon, just healthy things. Whenever I go out, I still enjoy myself like before. I have a drink or two before I hit the stage. I just don’t go ham like I did before; everything was so fast. Instead of praying once like before, I go twice a day…It’s a blessing to be here. I’ve been on the road since 2006 and at this age—I’m 28 right now—a lot of people don’t get to see 28. A lot of people don’t get to see 15, 10, some babies. It’s a blessing for me to celebrate [another] birthday. I had some medical issues going on from not eating the right food and that just come from when I stopped taking care of myself. I got to get healthy not just for my sake, but also for my kids and for my wife.”
Since recovering from his heart attack, Unk has signed with a new label Nimbus Universal which has its distribution through the executive music group Fontana brand. Nimbus Universal, LLC CEO Robert Thorn III stated “We are happy to have Dj Unk and his “Itsago” brand on board with us and we will be aiming for success with our future releases”. Dj Unk has plans to come back to a trending lane in late 2012 and is hard at work on brand new tracks for his 2013 release REVAMP. In the meantime, Unk has nothing but positive thoughts for the future:
“I love my job. I love my beginning. I don’t know what my end is. But I love DJ-ing. I always love to rock a crowd. But I also love being on the stage and being right there with the fans. I’d love to expand my career as far as learning production. So it’s all a learning experience for me. I don’t want to drop nothing I’m doing. I want to learn more and continue pushing forward.”
Flatline
DJ UNK Lyrics
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Let's fuck his ass up!!!
We fucked his ass up!!!
Now call the ambulance!!!
Flatline!!!
[Verse1:]
.44 ducked off in my chevy let's fuck his ass up
I'm black skied-masked up whateva is whateva'
I'm watchin' niggas posted mixin' fruits and goose togetha'
I keep that black beretta I call dat bitch my heater
And if you play me close just like a bitch man Imma ski cha'
Dem westin twins will meet cha' can greet cha' like a feature
And change up all ya features call da Red Cross to treat cha'
The club is off a meters the crunk they doin' they dance
Security betta check em' or we gone throw dem hands
Now A-Town stomp dat ass watch me bow his ass up
(Aye back up!!!!) call the ambulance and now you fucked
Ready to pick yo ass up and take you on the stretcher
We fucked his ass up I hope dat God Bless Ya
Yo team ain't hear to help ya do want it wit us
I told you that we gangstas let fuck his ass up
[Hook]
[Verse2:]
(Flatine!!) his he gone? (Flatline!!!) Lil' Shawty dead
(Flatine!!) he bust a move (Flatline!!) we rocked his dreads
(Flatline!!!) 4 to ya dome(Flatline!!) I split cha' wig
Imma grown ass man I don't play wit fuckin' kids
These niggas swear they hard these hoes think they bad
But when it comes to beef they all act like drags
Sissies punks and fags yo life is slippin' fast
I hope you go to heaven Tupac gone kick yo ass
I think you need to breathe I'm cold so niggas chill
Smoke you a blunt a kush go try to get a deal
Niggas bustin' forreal Big Oomp we tote the steel
DJ Unk off in the Lac ready to twist yo cap back forreal
[Hook]
The lyrics to DJ UNK's song Flatline are quite graphic and violent, describing a scenario where the rapper and his crew are seeking revenge on someone who has wronged them. The chorus repeats the lines "Let's fuck his ass up!!! We fucked his ass up!!! Now call the ambulance!!! Flatline!!!" This suggests that they have physically attacked this person to the point where they could be seriously injured or even die.
In the first verse, DJ UNK describes how he is armed with a gun and is prepared to use it to defend himself and his crew against any enemies. He also talks about watching other people in his surroundings, who are "mixing fruits and goose together", which could refer to people drinking or taking drugs. He mentions the Westin twins, who he suggests could be hired to cause harm to someone. However, he also advises that the Red Cross should be called to help if someone is injured.
In the second verse, DJ UNK continues to describe the violent situation, using the phrase "Flatline!!!" as a kind of mantra. He suggests that someone has been killed or seriously injured as a result of the altercation, and that he and his crew are responsible for this. He then goes on to criticize those who act tough but can't back it up, calling them "sissies punks and fags". He also mentions Tupac, suggesting that the deceased rapper would be unhappy with those who act like they are tough but can't actually follow through on their threats.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's fuck his ass up!!!
We are going to physically assault him!
We fucked his ass up!!!
We successfully carried out the assault and hurt him!
Now call the ambulance!!!
We injured him to the point where medical attention is necessary!
Flatline!!!
He is now either dead or close to death and has a flatline on the heart monitor!
.44 ducked off in my chevy let's fuck his ass up
I have a gun in my Chevy and we're going to use it to hurt him!
And if a hata buck let's fuck they ass up
If someone disrespects us or gets in our way, we will hurt them too!
I'm black skied-masked up whateva is whateva'
I am incognito and ready to take action, no matter what happens!
I'm watchin' niggas posted mixin' fruits and goose togetha'
I am observing the people around us, some of whom are drinking and partying!
I keep that black beretta I call dat bitch my heater
I always carry my gun with me and consider it my weapon of choice!
And if you play me close just like a bitch man Imma ski cha'
If someone challenges me, I'm ready to take them down like a skier on a mountain slope!
Dem westin twins will meet cha' can greet cha' like a feature
If you cross me, you'll meet the twins (probably guns) and they'll greet you with bullets!
And change up all ya features call da Red Cross to treat cha'
You'll be so badly injured that your physical appearance will be changed and medical attention will be necessary!
The club is off a meters the crunk they doin' they dance
The club is going crazy and people are dancing energetically!
Security betta check em' or we gone throw dem hands
If the security doesn't intervene, we're going to resort to physical violence!
Now A-Town stomp dat ass watch me bow his ass up
We're going to dance on him and hurt him bad!
(Aye back up!!!!) call the ambulance and now you fucked
Someone needs to call 911 because we did some serious damage!
Ready to pick yo ass up and take you on the stretcher
The ambulance is on its way to pick him up and take him to the hospital!
We fucked his ass up I hope dat God Bless Ya
We caused him harm and now we're hoping for his recovery!
Yo team ain't hear to help ya do want it wit us
Your team won't be able to protect you when we come after you!
I told you that we gangstas let fuck his ass up
I warned you that we are ruthless and will hurt you if you mess with us!
(Flatine!!) his he gone? (Flatline!!!) Lil' Shawty dead
Did we kill him? Is Lil' Shawty dead because of our actions?
(Flatine!!) he bust a move (Flatline!!) we rocked his dreads
He tried to make a move and we took him down, messing up his hair in the process!
(Flatline!!!) 4 to ya dome(Flatline!!) I split cha' wig
We shot him four times in the head, causing his skull to split open!
Imma grown ass man I don't play wit fuckin' kids
I'm an adult and don't mess around with immature, childish behavior!
These niggas swear they hard these hoes think they bad
These people are trying to act tough and intimidating, but we know they're not really!
But when it comes to beef they all act like drags
When it comes to a real conflict, they all back down and act cowardly!
Sissies punks and fags yo life is slippin' fast
You're a bunch of weak, cowardly people and your life is falling apart quickly!
I hope you go to heaven Tupac gone kick yo ass
I hope you die and Tupac (who was known for being tough and intimidating) will hurt you even more in the afterlife!
I think you need to breathe I'm cold so niggas chill
You need to calm down and relax because I am not afraid of your antics!
Smoke you a blunt a kush go try to get a deal
Go smoke some weed and try to improve your life, maybe by getting a record deal!
Niggas bustin' forreal Big Oomp we tote the steel
We are serious about using our guns and Big Oomp is one of us, carrying a gun too!
DJ Unk off in the Lac ready to twist yo cap back forreal
I, DJ Unk, am riding in my car and ready to shoot you in the head for real!
[Hook]
Repeating the chorus about hurting someone and possibly killing them!
Contributed by Jeremiah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.