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."
Catch A Fade
E-40 Lyrics
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Donβ²t approach me with the bullshit
I remote to a location where the broom sit
Here I go, street sweeper
Monday to Friday, if not though we can catch a fade
(Catch a fade!) Catch a fade
(Catch a fade!) Catch a fade
(Catch a fade!) Catch a fade(Catch a fade!)
Pulling up and hopping out, shell, catch it popping out
And I ain't never been a Tom or a Jerry, pussy or a rat
Pussy on my nut sack, carry plenty Kenny Tates
Give me that, give me plenty Feddi
Federales on my back, pack β²em in the cemetery
Send a scary hit out on your messenger, I'm ignorant to wrestle a
Gorilla in the center of an Acura Integra
I'm pissed off, so I piss off rooftops
Drink it through a straw, fuck a rent-a-cop, Iβ²m hot
Iβ²m napalm when the beat slap like eight palms
And I wear eight charms, every airport alarm
Go off till they tackle me, what I do wrong?
Nigga, it ain't bout the chain, nigga, you the fucking bomb
Bomb on a bitch nigga, then his bitch later
Pull the tips on a bitch nigga, you a fucking waiter
I donβ²t even want a favor, I just want a fair one
And it's like that till the sheriffs come
Droop-E, look, problems we solved β²em, bout that action
One less sucker nigga, that's subtraction
Thereβ²s bosses, factors on the team
Real niggas, no actors on the team
Not you, who Droop? He a good dude
Put him in a bad mood, turn you into goon foodI'm in the party feeling like me
S-I-C-K with T.D.E.
Your bitch on sacks, in my ear like wax
And this Landy got her ready to get it hit from the back
She chose up chump, salute, give daps
Or get your face flat, you don't want that
And get your nose tapped, you donβ²t want that
Get your life fucked up all over a batch
Get cropped, get chopped
On your head like a barber shop
Have it out in the parking lot
Stay turned, super charged up, stoked
Ghetto pass never revoked, mouthpiece faster than a speedboat
Keep it one hundred like a C-note, pea coat
Popo tryna decode lingo
Not drunk, but I finna be hella twisted
Lifted like a toilet seat, grown ass kid
My bitch always telling me, I ainβ²t shit
She hate me, but she love my dick
Trapper factor macker, having money like a rapper (rapper)
Bumping local talent, pulling up with the blapper (blapper)
Partner want to challenge cause my pockets hella fatter (fatter)
But he gon' be unlucky like walking under a ladder (ladder)
Put hands on a man, fuck unity (fuck unity)
Ainβ²t nothing between us, but space and opportunity (space and opportunity)
Never been a sucker (sucker), never been a lame
Stay in your lane, you can't see me like a stealth plan (like a stealth plane)
Biatch!
(Where you from Droop-E?) {The West}
(Where you from Kendrick? The West
Aye 40, where you from though? (The West)
Who bring it to they front doβ²? (The West)
Aye, where they get they game from? (The West)
Aye, where they get they slang from? (The West)
Aye, where they get they strength from? (The West)
Aye, where they get they greats from (The West, biatch!)
In "Catch a Fade," E-40 raps about jumping off the front porch with a new approach and refusing to deal with any type of foolery. He boasts about being able to handle his business and catch a fade with anyone who challenges him. The term "catch a fade" refers to getting into a fight or brawl with someone. E-40 speaks about pulling up and hopping out, being pissed off and drinking through a straw, even if the rent-a-cop tries to stop him. He talks about being hot like napalm and having a lot of jewelry that sets off the airport alarm. The lyrics switch up to Droop-E talking about a team that's only made up of real people and having a problem solver on the squad. He speaks about how everything and everyone is from the West and how he never backs down or stays in his lane.
The songβs message has a lot of subliminal threats and a sense of superiority. E-40's lyrics show that he is not afraid of anyone and will not hesitate to get into a fight, especially when provoked. He seems to have a "donβt mess with me" attitude and believes he is better than anyone who challenges him. Droop-E comes across as someone who is equally confident and ready to handle business at any given moment.
The hook of the song "Catch a Fade" refers to the idea of fighting with anyone who dares to step up to them, which may not necessarily be the best or most productive way to deal with any situation. It could show that sometimes people may feel that violence is the only answer when things become difficult, and there might be better ways to address conflict resolution. Overall, the song appears to depict a confidence that comes from a life in the streets and how it can be perceived as acceptable.
Line by Line Meaning
Jumping off the front porch with a new approach
Starting a new way of thinking and acting
Donβ²t approach me with the bullshit
Don't waste my time with nonsense
I remote to a location where the broom sit
I go to a place where there are no problems to deal with
Here I go, street sweeper
I'm ready to clean up the streets
Monday to Friday, if not though we can catch a fade
I'm willing to fight you any day except the weekends
(Catch a fade!) Catch a fade
Let's fight it out
Pulling up and hopping out, shell, catch it popping out
I'll come out of my car ready for action
And I ain't never been a Tom or a Jerry, pussy or a rat
I'm not a fake or a snitch
Pussy on my nut sack, carry plenty Kenny Tates
Women want me and I carry a lot of cash
Give me that, give me plenty Feddi
Give me your money
Federales on my back, pack β²em in the cemetery
I'm being chased by the cops and I'll take them down
Send a scary hit out on your messenger, I'm ignorant to wrestle a
I'll send someone to scare you and I'm not afraid to fight
Gorilla in the center of an Acura Integra
I'm a strong fighter and I'll do it in any car
I'm pissed off, so I piss off rooftops
I'm angry and will take it out on anything
Drink it through a straw, fuck a rent-a-cop, Iβ²m hot
I don't care about authority and I'm feeling great
Iβ²m napalm when the beat slap like eight palms
I'm explosive when I hear a good beat
And I wear eight charms, every airport alarm
I have a lot of jewelry to set off airport alarms
Go off till they tackle me, what I do wrong?
Security always harasses me for no reason
Nigga, it ain't bout the chain, nigga, you the fucking bomb
It's not about your possessions, it's about how great you are
Bomb on a bitch nigga, then his bitch later
I'm tough on a guy and then he loses his girl
Pull the tips on a bitch nigga, you a fucking waiter
I'll pull my weapons on anyone who is weak
I donβ²t even want a favor, I just want a fair one
I don't want any special treatment, I just want a fair fight
And it's like that till the sheriffs come
I'll keep fighting until the cops come
Droop-E, look, problems we solved β²em, bout that action
Droop-E is ready to solve problems with action
One less sucker nigga, that's subtraction
He wants to get rid of any weak opponents
Thereβ²s bosses, factors on the team
His team is made up of strong leaders
Real niggas, no actors on the team
No fake people allowed on his team.
Not you, who Droop? He a good dude
Droop-E is a respectable man.
Put him in a bad mood, turn you into goon food
He'll beat anyone into submission
I'm in the party feeling like me
He feels comfortable being himself at parties
S-I-C-K with T.D.E.
He's successful with his rap group
Your bitch on sacks, in my ear like wax
Girls can't get enough of him
And this Landy got her ready to get it hit from the back
He'll have sex with her taking her from behind
She chose up chump, salute, give daps
She's with him now, and they exchange friendly greetings
Or get your face flat, you don't want that
You better not anger him
And get your nose tapped, you donβ²t want that
Or he'll punch you hard in the face
Get your life fucked up all over a batch
He'll mess up anything in his way
Get cropped, get chopped
He'll cut you down if you mess with him
On your head like a barber shop
Everyone will know what you did to piss him off.
Have it out in the parking lot
He's not afraid of fighting in public.
Stay turned, super charged up, stoked
He's excited and energized.
Ghetto pass never revoked, mouthpiece faster than a speedboat
People respect him in his community, and he can talk his way out of trouble.
Keep it one hundred like a C-note, pea coat
He's always honest.
Popo tryna decode lingo
The cops are always trying to understand his slang.
Not drunk, but I finna be hella twisted
He is not drunk yet, but he will be soon.
Lifted like a toilet seat, grown ass kid
He's feeling great, like a kid again
My bitch always telling me, I ainβ²t shit
His girlfriend complains about him not being a good man
She hate me, but she love my dick
But she still loves having sex with him
Trapper factor macker, having money like a rapper (rapper)
He has a lot of money, like a famous rapper
Bumping local talent, pulling up with the blapper (blapper)
He listens to underground music, and brings his gun with him
Partner want to challenge cause my pockets hella fatter (fatter)
People challenge him because he's rich
But he gon' be unlucky like walking under a ladder (ladder)
But they will face bad luck for doing so
Put hands on a man, fuck unity (fuck unity)
He'll fight someone instead of trying to work together
Ainβ²t nothing between us, but space and opportunity (space and opportunity)
There's nothing holding him back from greatness
Never been a sucker (sucker), never been a lame
He's always been tough and respectable
Stay in your lane, you can't see me like a stealth plan (like a stealth plane)
Don't cross me, or you will regret it!
Biatch!
Insult to his enemies
Writer(s): Kendrick Duckworth, Earl Tywone Stevens Jr
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Nikjay916
βHey nowβ off of gnx gave me heavy vibes of this song
@SplittTwig
Tru
@troyjetmode
ON GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@10Trillion707
Squabble up Squabble up catch a fade 1:01 I got a playlist for this energy!
@awachili
DAMN, its the year 2024 and i just found out about this track. Kendrick killed it
@carlosceja692
Been slapping these and now finally people find out about these slap step yo game up people
@xelaldaero9339
Only Kendrick can blend into any style. Breath taking π₯
@J1ntu
Em did say he's a chameleon
@DiningWithDiego
Hop off his shmeat young bull
@OgamiItto502
I'm having a hard time finding a dope rapper that hasn't done a track with E-40. Dude gotta be the most respected in the game right now.