Prior to having a solo career, Banner was part of the rap duo Crooked Lettaz which released an album called Grey Skies in 1999. Banner then released his first solo album called Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1 in 2000. The album managed to sell over 10,000 copies in his hometown alone despite having little record label backing.
David Banner is well known for his many contributions to his local community of Jackson, Mississippi as well as Mississippi and the entire Gulf Coast region. In Jackson he has volunteered with such community organizations as Stewpot Ministries. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 he started the non-profit organization Heal the Hood which provided a range of services to victims of Hurricane Katrina ranging from reuniting family members separated by the storm to dispensing food to the various devestated communities of the Gulf Coast. A large benefit concert for Heal the Hood was held on September 17, 2005 at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The concert had performances from myriad recording artists, mostly from Atlanta, from Lil Jon to 112, Busta Rhymes to Lyfe Jennings. He was also involved in similar benefit concerts in Mississippi and New York.
In addition to these efforts Banner has given tens of thousands of dollars to college scholarships for minorities.
His first major-label album, Mississippi: The Album, went gold and was a critical and commercial success[citation needed], largely due to the success of lead single, "Like A Pimp", as well as more introspective album tracks such as "Cadillac's On 22's" and "Mississippi." The following album, MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water, was completed in two weeks at the behest of SRC executive Steve Rifkind. His fourth album, Certified was released on September 20, 2005, after repeated delays.
He is currently remains signed to SRC.
Other than rapping, Banner is a producer and has produced for artists like T.I., Chingy, and Nelly among others. He is currently working with new artist Marcus, who was discovered by Banner. Banner says he was inspired to become a producer when, as a newcomer to the rap scene, he couldn't afford to buy beats and had to create his own.
Banner's most popular single, "Play", has caused some controversy for its very explicit lyrics. Its main chorus describes Banner's desire to make women "come." He also mentions having sex "until their pussy aches" and "making the bed break." Despite these controversies, "Play" still received much airplay on Top 40 and Rap/R&B radio stations, and on music video channels like MTV, though the lyrics are changed significantly for the airplay version. His next single "Touching" featuring fellow producer Jazze Pha made some airplay.
Banner graduated from John W. Provine High School in Jackson, MS and is a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While there, he served as president of the Student Government Association. He also has a Master's Degree which he says he obtained while at times being homeless.
Get Like Me
David Banner Lyrics
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Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors?
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the, get-get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the, get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors?
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors?
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit)
I got a chip in my engine, twenty-six inch rims
I got fadeaway money, bitch, I'm ballin' out the gym
Got my old school pumpin', hip wheel on recline
If you think a nigga broke you out'cha monkey-ass mind (yeah)
Diamonds on my pinky (yeah), hand on the pine
Bitch touch and now your mama do the second line
Screens fallin' from the sky, syrup fallin' in my cup
Old school Chevy thang, comin down, nigga, what?
Got diamonds in my mouth, got some Gucci on my seat
Got G's on my ass, bitch, it's cold when I speak
Got a freak on my arm, got a charm around my neck
You can gon' pass the mic, watch I'm 'bout to catch wreck
Still screamin' out mayne, pistol in my hand
Southside so throwed (throwed in the game)
Big face on my chain, "84's on the frame
Big bodies comin' down, hoggin' up both lanes
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the, get-get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the, get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors?
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors?
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit)
The name you know of
A little bit of change, now your boy done blown up
And I'm throwin' thangs with the guts exposed
Stuntin' ain't a thing to me
And it's obvious, it's plain to see
That you gon' make us both
Get into some thangs that is for grown folks
And they might even say you should leave me alone
But don't be scared, you need to get like me
Stuntin' is a habit, just gotta have it
Shorty can throw anythang at me I'm gonna bag it
Know she see the karats, a real Jessica Rabbit
Can't another boy do the things you like
He ain't your type to change your life
But if you did your homework, girl
I'm pretty sure you know what I got
Drop top, and you know Jones and Banner gonna roll
Let me stop
(Stuntin' is a habit), get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the, get-get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the, get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors?
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors? (Yeah)
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit)
Let them bougie boys ride Maybach
I'm in the candy laid back like I slang crack
My money stack to the ceilin'
Gettin in my Chevy's like climbin' up a buildin', them "28's on deck
Thirty-seven on my wrist, a hundred five on my neck
This rap money's okay but you should see these movie checks
And this cartoon cash, the SS so sweet
My Bentley's hatin' on that ass, my old school's gettin' pissed
She opened up her arm but then she slit both wrists
There go the suicide doors (doors), wood on the dash
Ferris wheels on the toes, it got duals on the ass
And some chrome on the nose, the white boys go, "Sweet!"
But black folks go, "Ohh" I got a 'Llac full of ammo
I'm brick with the nine, throwin' bombs out the Lambo'
The butterflies goin' up
I got Chad in my heart and DJ Screw in my cup
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the, get-get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the, get like me
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors?
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), put it in the air
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors?
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit)
David Banner's song "Get Like Me" is all about stunting and showing off. The opening lyrics ask if you have ever seen a Chevy with butterfly doors. The use of the car as imagery is common in hip hop, symbolizing wealth and success. The line "stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit" serves as the chorus, reinforcing the idea of showing off as a way of life.
In the verses, Banner describes his success through material possessions, including a chip in his engine, 26-inch rims, and fadeaway money. He talks about his old school Chevy, with the wheels reclined and screens falling from the sky. He also boasts about the diamonds on his pinky and the Gucci on his seat. Banner claims to be throwing things with the guts exposed, indicating his willingness to be vulnerable and authentic. He concludes the song by claiming his love for his friends and family, and his desire to keep stunting and showing off.
Overall, "Get Like Me" is a celebration of success and material wealth, with the car as the central image. Banner's use of repetition in the chorus reinforces the idea of stunting as a way of life, while his detailed descriptions of his possessions serve as evidence of his success.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever seen a Chevy with the butterfly doors?
Have you ever seen a luxury car with doors that open upwards?
(Stuntin'-stuntin' is a habit), get like me
Showing off is a behavior that I'm accustomed to, so you should try to be like me
I got a chip in my engine, twenty-six inch rims
My car has a performance-enhancing computer, and the wheels are larger than average
I got fadeaway money, bitch, I'm ballin' out the gym
I have so much money that it's like I'm shooting basketball shots from far away, and I'm doing it in style
Got my old school pumpin', hip wheel on recline
I'm listening to classic rap music, and my car's wheels are tilted backwards for better relaxation
If you think a nigga broke you out'cha monkey-ass mind (yeah)
If you believe I'm financially struggling, then you must be a foolish person
Diamonds on my pinky (yeah), hand on the pine
I have a diamond ring on my smallest finger, and I'm driving my car with one hand on the steering wheel
Bitch touch and now your mama do the second line
If you touch me aggressively, then your mother will also suffer the consequences of your poor behavior
Screens fallin' from the sky, syrup fallin' in my cup
I have multiple TVs in my car, and I'm pouring codeine cough syrup into my drink
Old school Chevy thang, comin down, nigga, what?
I'm driving a classic Chevy car, and I'm asking what people have to say about it
Got diamonds in my mouth, got some Gucci on my seat
I have diamond-encrusted dental jewelry, and there's a Gucci purse sitting on my car seat
Got G's on my ass, bitch, it's cold when I speak
I have a 'G' logo on my clothing, and I'm regarded as confident when I speak
Got a freak on my arm, got a charm around my neck
There is a promiscuous person beside me, and I have a piece of jewelry around my neck
You can gon' pass the mic, watch I'm 'bout to catch wreck
You can give the microphone to someone else, but I'm about to make a powerful statement
Still screamin' out mayne, pistol in my hand
I'm still shouting out my loyal friends, even while holding a gun
Southside so throwed (throwed in the game)
I'm from the southern part of the USA and am very experienced in living the 'throwed' (carefree) lifestyle
Big face on my chain, "84's on the frame
There is a large pendant on my necklace, and my car has 84-spoke wheels
Big bodies comin' down, hoggin' up both lanes
Large cars are coming through the roadway, and they are blocking both lanes of traffic
The name you know of
You are aware of the identity I possess
A little bit of change, now your boy done blown up
I obtained a small amount of money, but now I am much wealthier than before
And I'm throwin' thangs with the guts exposed
I'm throwing items, and you can see the internal parts of those things
Stuntin' ain't a thing to me
Showing off isn't difficult for me
And it's obvious, it's plain to see
It's easy to see how impressive I am
That you gon' make us both
You're going to help both of us
Get into some thangs that is for grown folks
You'll be joining me for activities that are intended for adults only
And they might even say you should leave me alone
Others may suggest that you distance yourself from me
But don't be scared, you need to get like me
Don't be afraid; you should aspire to be more like me
Shorty can throw anythang at me I'm gonna bag it
Women can initiate romantic gestures with me, and I'll respond positively
Know she see the karats, a real Jessica Rabbit
She notices my diamond jewelry, and I appear as striking as the animated character Jessica Rabbit
Can't another boy do the things you like
No other man can provide what I offer that you desire
He ain't your type to change your life
The other man isn't the type to have a significant effect on your life
But if you did your homework, girl
If you conducted proper research
I'm pretty sure you know what I got
You should know about my material possessions
Drop top, and you know Jones and Banner gonna roll
The roof of the car is convertible, and my colleagues and I are going to have fun driving
Let me stop
I need to halt my speech for a moment
Let them bougie boys ride Maybach
We should allow wealthy individuals to ride in a luxurious Maybach car
I'm in the candy laid back like I slang crack
I'm relaxing in my car that's painted in a bright color, like I'm a drug dealer who's just finished work
My money stack to the ceilin'
I have a lot of money, and it's piled high to the ceiling
Gettin' in my Chevy's like climbin' up a buildin', them "28's on deck
Entering my car is like climbing a structure with tall levels, and the wheels are 28 inches in size
Thirty-seven on my wrist, a hundred five on my neck
I'm wearing a watch that cost 37 thousand dollars, and my necklace is worth 105 thousand dollars
This rap money's okay but you should see these movie checks
I make good money from my music, but I earn even more from movies
And this cartoon cash, the SS so sweet
I earn significant amounts of money from being featured in animated TV shows, and my Chevy car is impressive
My Bentley's hatin' on that ass, my old school's gettin' pissed
My expensive Bentley car is envious of my Chevy, and my antique car is feeling aggravated
She opened up her arm but then she slit both wrists
She tried to give me a hug, but then she cut open both of her wrists
There go the suicide doors (doors), wood on the dash
My car has doors that resemble those on a hearse, and the interior has wooden decorations
Ferris wheels on the toes, it got duals on the ass
My shoes have circular designs, and my car has two exhaust pipes
And some chrome on the nose, the white boys go, "Sweet!
My car's frontal area is coated in shiny metal, and white people express excitement from seeing it
But black folks go, "Ohh" I got a 'Llac full of ammo
Black people express admiration by saying 'Ohh', and I have a Cadillac car filled with weapons
I'm brick with the nine, throwin' bombs out the Lambo'
I'm very wealthy and have a gun, and I'm using my Lamborghini to commit illegal actions
The butterflies goin' up
The upward-opening doors on my car are ascending
I got Chad in my heart and DJ Screw in my cup
I have strong feelings for a friend named Chad, and I'm drinking from a cup named after DJ Screw
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Maurice Brown, Lavell W. Crump, Jasiel Almon T. Robinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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