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."
Carlos Rossi
E-40 Lyrics
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Let's go get perved
You don't wanna get perved, nigga
You don't wanna fuck wit this Rossi shit
Man listen to this
Don't y'all forget the ice man
Aight you want somethin' too fool
OK
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Top of the line wine Carlo Rossi wine
I drinks it all the time it's extra satisfying
Three of four times a day you can catch me drivin'
Back and forth to the liquor store buyin'
Jugs and jugs of tha shit because I'm addicted with no denying
Pervin', swervin', runnin all into the fuckin' curb and
If I get one more D.U.I. then it's curtains
I can't call it, I guess I'm a alcoholic sometimes I hit the chronic
It's just like gin and tonic when it's time to get erotic
5.99 for a big ass bottle of Rossi wine it's right on time
Once you become a member of my drinkin' club you will find
The key to set ya free so give it a try
But don't mistake it for Chablis unless you're already high
Spread the word get sprung and drink it with your down chromies
That's another word for sahobs, patna, folks, homies
Every motherfuckin' year we do this shit every other fuckin' day if not every day
But anyway I want
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Hocus motherfuckin' Pocus
The top of the line wine yeah, nigga, that's the dopest
And if you in the click, then motherfuckers notice
That we be dealin' jugs from the tallest to the shortest
Everywhere I go, people wants to know
What's the name of that shit you and the click be like fuckin' wit
I keeps it on the hush, 'cause brother I be perved
Fuckin' wit some shit that will send you to the curb
And if you wit a bitch, then nigga you nice
'Cause Rossi goes good wit some dank over ice
Take her to the telly let the wine fill her belly
Fired up some smelly then ya jammin' like jelly
Bust a couple of nuts, hit the butt and than the grill
Dick hard like I did time up in Vacaville
But still I be bossy
What you fuckin' wit though?
Fuck wit some of that top of the line wine
Yeah nigga
Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Sunny day, sky blue, shit, I think I'mma barbecue
Let me get my ass up outta bed and call up the whole motherfuckin' crew
Ray you bring the chicken, Kaveo you bring the links
Mugzy you bring the hamburger meat and I'll supply the drinks
Shit it's fixin' to be on dammit
I got Suga-T at the house whippin' up some potato salad
Four slabs of ribs up in the refrigerator marinatin'
Bring home the Viz I got tha munchies and I can't be waitin'
Well, what do you know, though the door comes Kaveo
(You know) Mugzy and Tap that ass, T-Pup and Hell and Moe
Thick ass niggas like B-Legit and E-Duece
Puffer Lonzo and Mac Shawn, Mac D-Shot and Little Bruce
The man behind the counter at the liquor store loves me
Be dang near ready to hug me
On the strength that I done spend
Over a G within a week off the Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
In E-40's song "Carlos Rossi," the rapper sings about his love for Carlo Rossi wine. The song is an ode to the cheap yet satisfying wine and the culture of getting "perved" or drunk off it. E-40 raps about drinking Rossi wine multiple times a day and being addicted to it. He also mentions the social aspect of drinking Rossi with friends and hosting barbeques with it. The lyrics suggest that Carlo Rossi wine is a cornerstone of the Bay Area rap culture and a nostalgic symbol of good times with friends.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the intersection of addiction, poverty, and community. Carlo Rossi wine is an affordable and potent drink, possibly indicating that the characters in the song are struggling financially. However, the community aspect of sharing the wine with friends and family suggests that they find joy and comfort in each other's company. The song also highlights the dangers of addiction and drunk driving. E-40 mentions getting a DUI and facing legal consequences for his actions.
Overall, "Carlos Rossi" is a lively and humorous celebration of a cultural phenomenon in the Bay Area. It speaks to the power of cheap drinks and communal gatherings in bringing people together.
Line by Line Meaning
What's up fool, I got like about 3 buck on the Rossi
I have three dollars to spend on Carlo Rossi wine
Let's go get perved
Let's go drink and get drunk
You don't wanna get perved, nigga
You don't want to get drunk and drink Rossi wine
You don't wanna fuck wit this Rossi shit
You don't want to mess with Carlo Rossi wine
Man listen to this
Listen to me
Don't y'all forget the ice man
Don't forget to chill the wine
Aight you want somethin' too fool OK
Alright, you can have some wine too
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Carlo Rossi is high-quality wine
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi, Carlos Rossi
Drinking and getting drunk from high-quality Carlo Rossi wine
Top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Carlo Rossi is top-quality wine
Perkin' off some of that top of the line wine, Carlo Rossi
Drinking and getting drunk from top-quality Carlo Rossi wine
Top of the line wine Carlo Rossi wine
Carlo Rossi is the best wine
I drinks it all the time it's extra satisfying
I drink Carlo Rossi wine all the time, and it's extra satisfying
Three of four times a day you can catch me drivin'
I drink Carlo Rossi wine so often that I'm often driving to buy it
Back and forth to the liquor store buyin'
I go back and forth to the liquor store to buy Carlo Rossi wine
Jugs and jugs of tha shit because I'm addicted with no denying
I buy many jugs of Carlo Rossi wine because I'm addicted to it
Pervin', swervin', runnin all into the fuckin' curb and
I'm drunk driving and swerving, almost running into the curb
If I get one more D.U.I. then it's curtains
If I get another DUI, it's over for me
I can't call it, I guess I'm a alcoholic sometimes I hit the chronic
I can't deny it, I might be an alcoholic, but sometimes I smoke weed
It's just like gin and tonic when it's time to get erotic
Drinking Carlo Rossi wine is like gin and tonic, it sets the mood for sex
5.99 for a big ass bottle of Rossi wine it's right on time
A large bottle of Carlo Rossi wine costs 5.99, and it's perfect
Once you become a member of my drinkin' club you will find
If you join my drinking club, you'll discover
The key to set ya free so give it a try
The key to freedom is to try Carlo Rossi wine
But don't mistake it for Chablis unless you're already high
Don't confuse it with Chablis, unless you're already drunk
Spread the word get sprung and drink it with your down chromies
Tell your friends and drink Carlo Rossi wine together
That's another word for sahobs, patna, folks, homies
Those are other words for friends and acquaintances
Every motherfuckin' year we do this shit every other fuckin' day if not every day
Every year, we drink Carlo Rossi wine, almost every day
But anyway I want Hocus motherfuckin' Pocus
Anyway, I want to start partying
The top of the line wine yeah, nigga, that's the dopest
Carlo Rossi wine is the best, it's the coolest
And if you in the click, then motherfuckers notice
And if you're in the group, then people will see you
That we be dealin' jugs from the tallest to the shortest
We buy large jugs of wine, from the tallest to the shortest
Everywhere I go, people wants to know
Everywhere I go people ask me
What's the name of that shit you and the click be like fuckin' wit
What's the name of that wine that you and your group are always drinking
I keeps it on the hush, 'cause brother I be perved
I keep it a secret because I'm always drunk
Fuckin' wit some shit that will send you to the curb
Drinking that wine will make you really drunk, and might send you to the curb
And if you wit a bitch, then nigga you nice
And if you're with a girl, then you're lucky
'Cause Rossi goes good wit some dank over ice
Carlo Rossi wine goes well with weed over ice
Take her to the telly let the wine fill her belly
Take her to the hotel and let her get drunk on Carlo Rossi wine
Fired up some smelly then ya jammin' like jelly
Smoke weed and have sex, feels amazing
Bust a couple of nuts, hit the butt and than the grill
Have sex and then smoke weed and eat food
Dick hard like I did time up in Vacaville
Erection is hard like he was serving jail time in Vacaville
But still I be bossy
But I'm still in charge
What you fuckin' wit though?
What are you messing with?
Fuck wit some of that top of the line wine
Drink some of that high-quality wine
Yeah nigga
Yes, man
Sunny day, sky blue, shit, I think I'mma barbecue
It's a sunny day, I think I'll have a barbecue
Let me get my ass up outta bed and call up the whole motherfuckin' crew
Let me get out of bed and call my entire group
Ray you bring the chicken, Kaveo you bring the links
Ray will bring chicken, Kaveo will bring sausages
Mugzy you bring the hamburger meat and I'll supply the drinks
Mugzy will bring the hamburger meat, and I will bring the drinks
Shit it's fixin' to be on dammit
Let's get ready to party
I got Suga-T at the house whippin' up some potato salad
I have Suga-T making potato salad at my house
Four slabs of ribs up in the refrigerator marinatin'
There are four slabs of ribs in the fridge, marinating
Bring home the Viz I got tha munchies and I can't be waitin'
Buy some food, I'm hungry and I can't wait
Well, what do you know, though the door comes Kaveo
Kaveo has arrived just in time
(You know) Mugzy and Tap that ass, T-Pup and Hell and Moe
Mugzy, Tap that ass, T-Pup, Hell, and Moe are all here
Thick ass niggas like B-Legit and E-Duece
B-Legit and E-Duece are here, and they have big butts
Puffer Lonzo and Mac Shawn, Mac D-Shot and Little Bruce
Puffer Lonzo, Mac Shawn, Mac D-Shot, and Little Bruce are here
The man behind the counter at the liquor store loves me
The man at the liquor store likes me because I buy a lot of wine
Be dang near ready to hug me
He's almost ready to hug me
On the strength that I done spend Over a G within a week off the Carlo Rossi
I spent over a thousand dollars in a week on Carlo Rossi wine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDT JONES, EARL T. STEVENS, MARVIN WHITEMON
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