E-40 is a self-proclaimed "O.G." in the rap game and has been around since the early days and has an old school following from his G-Funk days. His group "The Click" consists of his brother, cousin and his sister; D-shot, B-legit, & Suga-T. His other brother Mugzi (aka Young Mugzi) has a group called the Mossie, consisting of himself, Kaveo, and Tap Dat Azz. E-40 also brought his nephew into the rap game, and is a well known bay area artists named "Turf Talk". His son "Droop-E" is now a Bay Area hyphy producer and makes uptempo beats packed with major 808 kick samples. All these rappers and many more are under his established independent label; Sic Wid It records.
His nicknames include TKA (Tycoon Known As) Charlie Hustle, E-Bonics, 40 Fonzarelli, The Ambassador of the Bay, The Ballatician, 40 Belafonte, E-Pheezy, Fortywata (40water), E-4-0 (E-Four-Oh), Mr. Flamboyant, and Earl "Poppin' His Collar" Stevens.
ENTREPRENEUR
In addition to record sales E-40 has ventured into other business opportunities. Along with former NFL player Chester McGlockton, E-40 has opened a Fatburger franchise in Pleasant Hill, California. E-40 recently authored the book, E-40's Book of Slang to be published by Warner Books. He also has his own line of liquor called Cloud 9, and he opened the now-defunct Ambassador's Lounge, a nightclub in Downtown San Jose.[13]. On Nov 16th, 2007 it was announced that Stevens, signed a franchise agreement with Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. and will open one in Southampton shopping center located in Benicia, California. "I was introduced to Wingstop in Dallas and as soon as I tasted the wings I was hooked. I love the food," said Stevens. "I chose to open in the Bay Area because this is the soil where I was born and raised, and I still live here to this day. People here are going to love these things." In late 2007, E-40 announced a new line of energy drinks called "40 Water."
Automatic
E-40 Lyrics
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Do what you do playa
Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind, (on ya mind)
In the traffic, Baller status, (baller status)
Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind, (on the grind)
Avoidin' the law, Stayin' out of jail
Possesion of sales, Pocket all sales
Conspiracy charges, Hate betrayals
Payin' the rent
Cause I don't write nothin down I keep it all in my head, Intellegent
About my business, Memory like an elephant
Chasin' the dream, Suit up for cream
Special represented tactics team, They out for teams
And infared beams, Pointed at domes, backs, and spleens
Fire hydrons, Ambulance sirens, Spittin' licence, Police indicements
Rightiously what it all boils down to is basically who's the wisest
Ughhh, My heart made of granite
Slow down my spit so you squares can understand it
I didnt come in here empty handed
I came in here on business and yall gone retrospecit dammit
Been out the game, Did that mane
Valejeo I claim, Made the name
Feel my pain, Ghetto fame
Magazine Street hustla mane
Messin' around in the fast lane
Chevy, Cougars and Mustangs
Novas, Granadas, and Falcons
Project livin' and Public housin'
Automatic, Systematic
Do what you do playa
Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind
(I got my mind on my money and my money on my mind, Ughh)
In the traffic, Baller status, (Ugh)
Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind, (on the grind)
Its ghetto F-A-Beezy
F-A-Sheezy, Bustas hate me cause I f'ed they breezies
Playboy, These techs spray easy
Like you don't know the hoodrat Hugh Hef play greasy
I get money on the grind
So if you ya mind on my money, I put some money on ya mind
Ya honey gone be mine
Cause ya diamond forecast is partly cloudly
The kids look sunny on the shine
I'm gettin' ticked off again
Ya'll must like ridin' in long black caddy's that they stick coffins in
The Click often been
Blowin' sticky, That come in the jars that they stick coffee in
I got chicks offerin'
But I play hard to get, Unless they suck me 'til my dick soft again
You lookin' at the way the coast to coast g do it
From the Brooklyn to the Bay
Bring the hook in by the way
Automatic, Systematic
Do what you do playa
Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind, (on ya mind)
In the traffic, Baller status, (baller status)
Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind, (on the grind)
To all you playas out there hustlin', (hustli-i-in)
And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)
To all you playas out there hustlin', (out there hustli-i-in)
And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)
It don't matter if you lokin' or bleedin'
Wheather its backwards or zig zags ya smokin' ya weed in
You slow pokin' or speedin'
All that counts to these motherfuckers is if you broke or suceedin'
I'm gettin used to strokin' and sweetin', pokin' and skeetin'
Stayin focused while feedin', so I don't choke what im eatin'
I'm lookin' for towns to put the coke and the weed in
To sit with white folks in a meetin', pleasebaleaveit
I used to sell tapes up out my truck and slang cain, (boom)
Respected on the streets before the fame, (boom)
Aint nothin' lame or game goofy about my game, (boom)
Paid my dues, Obeyed the rules
Stuck to the script, Made a Click
All a my fellows and all a my dawgs
Ridin' mustard and mayonaise on vouges
Feelin' em up, Sittin' em down
Flossin' and Bossin' all over the town
Hardest state benzes ya ever heardin ya life man write that down
(write that down)
Automatic, Systematic
Do what you do playa
Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind, (on ya mind)
In the traffic, Baller status, (baller status)
Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind, (on the grind)
To all you playas out there hustlin', (hustli-i-in)
And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)
To all you playas out there hustlin', (out there hustli-i-in)
And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)
The lyrics in E-40's song "Automatic" are about hustling and making money in the streets while avoiding the law. E-40 talks about stacking his money, avoiding arrests and prison time, and avoiding conspiracies that would lead to charges. He also mentions his intelligence and memory, which help him keep his business straight in his head without writing anything down. The chorus emphasizes the importance of keeping money on one's mind and hustling constantly. E-40 also talks about the different cars he has driven and mentions his pride in his hometown of Vallejo, California.
The lyrics of this song reflect a common theme in E-40's music of hustling and making money in the streets. The use of aluminum and hydraulics is also a common theme in West Coast rap music. Through his lyrics, E-40 shows the difficulties of surviving on the streets and the constant need to avoid the law. The lyrics also provide insight into the life of a hustler and how they move in society. The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of keeping money on one's mind and grinding non-stop.
Line by Line Meaning
Automatic, Systematic
Things are happening naturally, almost mechanically
Do what you do playa
Continue doing what you do and stay focused
Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind
Focus on making money
In the traffic, Baller status
Even while facing difficulties, maintain a positive attitude and remain a baller
Do what you do playa
Keep hustling and making money
Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind
Continue working hard and grinding
Stackin' my mil
Accumulating wealth
Avoidin' the law, Stayin' out of jail
Staying out of trouble with the authorities
Possesion of sales, Pocket all sales
Keeping all the money from selling goods
Conspiracy charges, Hate betrayals
Disliking betrayal and not wanting to get in trouble for conspiring with others
Payin' the rent
Fulfilling financial obligations
Cause I don't write nothin down I keep it all in my head, Intellegent
Being intelligent and having a good memory
About my business, Memory like an elephant
Remembering important details and staying focused on business
Chasin' the dream, Suit up for cream
Striving for success and working harder for more money
Special represented tactics team, They out for teams
Being strategic and having a team on your side to help accomplish goals
And infared beams, Pointed at domes, backs, and spleens
Being in a dangerous situation with guns being aimed at different body parts
Fire hydrons, Ambulance sirens, Spittin' licence, Police indicements
Being in trouble with the law and facing serious consequences
Rightiously what it all boils down to is basically who's the wisest
In the end, the smartest person prevails
Ughhh, My heart made of granite
Being tough and resilient
Slow down my spit so you squares can understand it
Speaking more clearly for those who might not understand the slang
I didnt come in here empty handed
Not coming into a meeting or situation unprepared
I came in here on business and yall gone retrospecit dammit
Taking business seriously and ensuring that everyone will look back and see that the business was handled well
Been out the game, Did that mane
Having experience and knowledge from doing something before
Valejeo I claim, Made the name
Identifying with a particular place or community and making a name for oneself
Feel my pain, Ghetto fame
Experiencing hardship and becoming famous as a result
Magazine Street hustla mane
Being a hustler from Magazine Street
Messin' around in the fast lane
Living life on the edge and taking risks
Chevy, Cougars and Mustangs
Riding in different types of cars
Novas, Granadas, and Falcons
Listing even more types of cars
Project livin' and Public housin'
Living in public housing complexes
I got my mind on my money and my money on my mind, Ughh
Focusing on making and accumulating money
F-A-Sheezy, Bustas hate me cause I f'ed they breezies
Facing criticism and hatred for being successful and taking someone's girl
Like you don't know the hoodrat Hugh Hef play greasy
Acting like a hood version of the iconic Hugh Hefner
I get money on the grind
Making money through hard work and different ventures
So if you ya mind on my money, I put some money on ya mind
If someone is interested in wealth, E-40 can help them make money
Ya honey gone be mine
Taking someone's girl
Cause ya diamond forecast is partly cloudly
Predicting that someone will lose their girl
The kids look sunny on the shine
Appearing happy in the public eye despite personal struggles
I'm gettin' ticked off again
Getting frustrated with the situation
Ya'll must like ridin' in long black caddy's that they stick coffins in
People seem to enjoy living dangerously
The Click often been
Being present and involved in different scenarios
Blowin' sticky, That come in the jars that they stick coffee in
Using weed that is packaged in jars usually used for coffee
I got chicks offerin'
Being offered things by other people, in this case women
But I play hard to get, Unless they suck me 'til my dick soft again
Making women work for his attention and only giving it to those who please him
You lookin' at the way the coast to coast g do it
Observing the way that successful people handle their business across the coast
From the Brooklyn to the Bay
Across different cities and regions
Bring the hook in by the way
Bringing in the chorus of the song
To all you playas out there hustlin', (hustli-i-in)
Speaking to those who are working hard to make money
And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)
Acknowledging those who are living dangerously and being tough
It don't matter if you lokin' or bleedin'
Regardless of what condition someone is in, it is still possible to make money
Wheather its backwards or zig zags ya smokin' ya weed in
No matter what kind of weed someone is smoking, they can still make money
You slow pokin' or speedin'
Regardless of someone's level of productivity, they can still make money
All that counts to these motherfuckers is if you broke or suceedin'
The only thing people care about is whether or not someone is wealthy
I'm gettin used to strokin' and sweetin', pokin' and skeetin'
Becoming accustomed to pleasure and sex
Stayin focused while feedin', so I don't choke what im eatin'
Staying focused on the goal at hand and not getting distracted
I'm lookin' for towns to put the coke and the weed in
Finding new areas to sell drugs
To sit with white folks in a meetin', pleasebaleaveit
Being successful enough to sit down with white people in a professional business meeting
I used to sell tapes up out my truck and slang cain, (boom)
Having different types of businesses and hustles in the past
Respected on the streets before the fame, (boom)
Being well-known and respected before becoming famous
Aint nothin' lame or game goofy about my game, (boom)
Being a serious hustler and businessperson
Paid my dues, Obeyed the rules
Working hard and being a law-abiding citizen
Stuck to the script, Made a Click
Staying true to oneself and creating a group of people to work with
All a my fellows and all a my dawgs
Referring to the members of the group
Ridin' mustard and mayonaise on vouges
Riding in expensive cars
Feelin' em up, Sittin' em down
Being confident and dominant
Flossin' and Bossin' all over the town
Showing off and being in control
Hardest state benzes ya ever heardin ya life man write that down
Riding in the fanciest cars someone has ever seen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, LEON HUFF, ANTHONY JACKSON, RICARDO THOMAS, JOHN JACKSON, HAL DAVIS, DONALD E. FLETCHER, WELDON DEAN PARKS, EARL STEVENS
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@Rushin_Ru_Let
Damn Fab had two verses on a feature ! This is hip hop
@ceedee7647
E 40 could get on a Track with anyone & Sprinkle it 😎
@toreytownsend4705
You know it!!! #GoodDay/Night
@ronaldjames7843
& he could also keep up lyrically. He held his own
@richmuscle8316
3:11 to 3:31! Greatest piece of literature and culture ever! Hands down changed my life
@elpatron6136
mannn lmaao
@hellpermonkey
Indeed! - My fetty on the injured list - Spoke volumes to me
@Yixdy
Read a fucking book dawg
@dcta51
I still find this as a very surprising collab, to this day. They should make another song together.
@SW2010JP
It was the oddest collab i ever seen at the time. But looking back, it was a genius collab