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."
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E-40 Lyrics
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Double lean cup, can't catch me
Grey Goose to the face, and I'm 'bout to go up into space
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
3-2-1, I'm gone (Outta here)
My screen cracked on my phone (Thug)
Now I'm gettin' my bank all long (I'm back)
Take baby steps, stay safe (Longevity)
Legends ain't built in a day (Work)
Quarter platinum plaques in the hallway (Money)
Not Frank Sinatra but I did it my way (Mine)
Cut the top off the coupe, that's surgery (Serious)
Must be blind deaf dumb if you ain't heard of me
"Versace, Versace," I did that in the 90s
With 2Pac and $hort and the Click and K-Ci from Jodeci
Big face crown on my wrist (Rolex)
Finish face designer necklace (Corey)
Big chubby nigga but I'm dope (Saucy)
You can't see me with a telescope (Bossy)
(Ballin') Got a blunt rolled, full of OG
Double lean cup, can't catch me
Grey Goose to the face, and I'm 'bout to go up into space
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
I keep it straight like a bantu (bantu)
I keep it straight like 12:30 (12:30)
I fuck over your bitch hairdo
If it's curly I straighten it, if it's straightened, I leave it curly
I use baking soda for the recipe
If you mixing with me you get an extra key (ha)
And if I wasn't an only child (only child)
My parents would have had an extra G
Comma-zero-zero-zero-comma-zero-zero-zero
Got dinero on dinero, man, dope boys is my heroes
I got jewelry like a Pharaoh, I still get it for the L-O
And it's hard for me to let go and it's hard for me to drive
Gettin head and gettin high, man, I make that pussy echo
Known for hit and runs, so I hope you got that gecko
Put it in yo muthafuckin face like a freckle
(Ballin') Got a blunt rolled, full of OG
Double lean cup, can't catch me
Grey Goose to the face, and I'm 'bout to go up into space
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
Slid in the function by my lonesome (Lonesome)
Left out the function wit yo woman (Woman)
Pockets deeper than the Red Sea (Peep See)
Quarter million worth of jewelry (Jeweller)
Banked up, hella scrill, when I take a shower
Fuck a towel, bitch, I use a hundred dollar bill
I'm feeling how I'm posed to feel, off the sauce, I'm a boss (Boss)
Tryna fuck on every bad bitch I come across (Cross)
Loyal to my soil, purple bag Crown Royal (Liquor)
L.A. Confidential sprinkled with the hash oil (Wax)
(What is you?) Money motivated
(Where you be?) In the streets like bullet-shell casings (Bow)
I'm crack, nasal candy on the microphone (Dope)
So much gas I need to own a Chev-a-ron
She on like a light-switch, y'all (Switch y'all)
On a pill, I ain't talking Tylenol (Bitch)
(Ballin') Got a blunt rolled, full of OG
Double lean cup, can't catch me
Grey Goose to the face, and I'm 'bout to go up into space
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
In E-40's song "Countdown," the rapper describes his lavish lifestyle and what it takes to maintain it. He starts by listing what he's consuming in the moment—a blunt full of OG, double lean cup, and Grey Goose to the face. He then continues by describing his wealth, fame, and success. In addition to his luxurious material possessions, E-40 references his success in the music industry with references to platinum plaques and collaborations with other iconic artists such as Tupac and Jodeci.
E-40's lyrics in "Countdown" also depict a theme of determination and hard work. He mentions "legends ain't built in a day" and encourages taking baby steps towards long-term success. The song also references his entrepreneurial ventures, such as taking a cut from those he works with and the importance of money motivation.
Overall, "Countdown" is a depiction of E-40's opulent lifestyle and the hard work it took to achieve his successes.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ballin') Got a blunt rolled, full of OG
I'm enjoying myself with a blunt full of high-quality marijuana
Double lean cup, can't catch me
I'm drinking lean and feeling invincible
Grey Goose to the face, and I'm 'bout to go up into space
I'm about to get really drunk and high, feeling like I'm in outer space
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
I'm leaving this place in a hurry, just like a rocket taking off into space
3-2-1, I'm gone (Outta here)
I'm leaving this place quickly
My screen cracked on my phone (Thug)
I'm going through struggles like a 'thug', as evidenced by my cracked phone screen
They try to foreclose my home (Take it)
I'm facing financial troubles and my home is at risk of being taken away from me
Now I'm gettin' my bank all long (I'm back)
But now I'm making a lot of money and building up my wealth again
Take baby steps, stay safe (Longevity)
I'm taking things slow and steady to ensure long-term success
Legends ain't built in a day (Work)
Success takes time and hard work, like building a legend
Quarter platinum plaques in the hallway (Money)
I've had a lot of financial success in my music career, as evidenced by the platinum plaques on my wall
Not Frank Sinatra but I did it my way (Mine)
I've achieved success in my own unique way, not following the traditional path like Frank Sinatra
Cut the top off the coupe, that's surgery (Serious)
I've modified my car to have no top, like a surgical operation
Must be blind deaf dumb if you ain't heard of me
If you don't know who I am, you must be completely unaware of the music industry
"Versace, Versace," I did that in the 90s
I was rocking Versace in the 90s and helped popularize it in hip-hop culture
With 2Pac and $hort and the Click and K-Ci from Jodeci
I was collaborating with famous rappers and singers in the 90s
Big face crown on my wrist (Rolex)
I'm wearing a big and expensive Rolex watch on my wrist
Finish face designer necklace (Corey)
I'm also wearing a designer necklace made by Corey Shapiro
Big chubby nigga but I'm dope (Saucy)
Despite being a big and overweight person, I'm still musically talented and successful
You can't see me with a telescope (Bossy)
I'm so successful and important that you can't even see me with a powerful telescope
I keep it straight like a bantu (bantu)
I'm honest and straightforward, like traditionally styled bantu knots in hair
I keep it straight like 12:30 (12:30)
I'm always honest and don't beat around the bush, like the straight line formed by the time 12:30 on a clock
I fuck over your bitch hairdo
I can make your partner's hair look better or worse, depending on the situation
If it's curly I straighten it, if it's straightened, I leave it curly
I'm versatile and can adapt to any situation or hairstyle
I use baking soda for the recipe
I'm involved in the illegal drug trade, using baking soda to turn cocaine into crack
If you mixing with me you get an extra key (ha)
If you're working with me in drug dealing, you can get more of the product (an 'extra key' of crack)
And if I wasn't an only child (only child)
If I had siblings, my parents would have had to spend even more money on me and spoil me even more
My parents would have had an extra G
I would have even more money and resources if I had siblings
Comma-zero-zero-zero-comma-zero-zero-zero
I have a lot of money, as evidenced by the many zeros in my bank account
Got dinero on dinero, man, dope boys is my heroes
I idolize drug dealers, who have made a lot of money and success in their illegal trade
I got jewelry like a Pharaoh, I still get it for the L-O
I have a lot of expensive jewelry, like an ancient Egyptian ruler, but I also make sure to get a good deal (L-O stands for 'low price')
And it's hard for me to let go and it's hard for me to drive
I struggle with letting go of material possessions, including my expensive cars
Gettin head and gettin high, man, I make that pussy echo
When I receive oral sex and get high, it feels amazing and echoes in my mind
Known for hit and runs, so I hope you got that gecko
I'm known for leaving a place quickly, so you better be fast (like a gecko) if you want to catch me
Put it in yo muthafuckin face like a freckle
I'm aggressive and confrontational, putting things (or punching someone) in their face like a freckle
Slid in the function by my lonesome (Lonesome)
I went to the event alone, without any friends or companions (lonesome)
Left out the function wit yo woman (Woman)
I left the event with someone else's partner, implying I'm a ladies' man
Pockets deeper than the Red Sea (Peep See)
I have a lot of money in my pockets, as deep as the deepest ocean (Red Sea)
Quarter million worth of jewelry (Jeweller)
I have a lot of expensive jewelry worth $250,000
Banked up, hella scrill, when I take a shower
I'm so rich that even when I'm showering, I'm surrounded by a lot of money (hella scrill)
Fuck a towel, bitch, I use a hundred dollar bill
I don't need a regular towel, I use a hundred dollar bill to dry myself off
I'm feeling how I'm posed to feel, off the sauce, I'm a boss (Boss)
I'm feeling confident and successful, like a boss, even when I'm not under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Tryna fuck on every bad bitch I come across (Cross)
I'm always looking to hook up with attractive women that cross my path
Loyal to my soil, purple bag Crown Royal (Liquor)
I'm committed to my roots and where I come from, as well as enjoying a luxury liquor like Crown Royal
L.A. Confidential sprinkled with the hash oil (Wax)
I'm smoking a high-quality strain of marijuana (L.A. Confidential) with added hash oil (Wax)
(What is you?) Money motivated
I'm driven by the desire to make more money and achieve financial success
(Where you be?) In the streets like bullet-shell casings (Bow)
I spend most of my time in the streets, where there are often bullet shells lying around (bow)
I'm crack, nasal candy on the microphone (Dope)
My music and lyrics are so addictive and powerful, it's like crack or candy to the listener
So much gas I need to own a Chev-a-ron
I'm smoking so much marijuana that I need to own a gas station (Chevron)
She on like a light-switch, y'all (Switch y'all)
My partner is really turned on and ready for sex (on like a light switch)
On a pill, I ain't talking Tylenol (Bitch)
I'm under the influence of a strong drug (not just Tylenol) and feeling aggressive (bitch)
(Ballin') Got a blunt rolled, full of OG
I'm still enjoying myself with some high-quality marijuana
Double lean cup, can't catch me
I'm still drinking lean and feeling invincible
Grey Goose to the face, and I'm 'bout to go up into space
I'm getting drunk again and feeling like I'm out of this world
Like a countdown, 3-2-1 I'm gone, 3-2-1 I'm gone
I'm leaving this place again, just like a rocket taking off into space
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tauheed Epps, Earl Stevens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bloodtrack12
love how you can put any artist on a 40 track and they gonna bring their A game on a verse
@shawnpalm1624
Hell yeah. also vice versa. you can put Earl Fonsarelli Stevens on any song by anybody and it will bang. ooooouuughh
@gettingmoneyreno775
what could i say 40 makes good music a legend since the 90's and will teach you something.
@princephillip1481
My homeboy played this cute for me, when we were headed out last weekend...and it's 🔥🔥🔥
🕺🏾 lol 🕺🏾
@TheGreatLaroogs09
FOATY Onnnnnnnnnn RIGHT HERE!!! on like a Light switch*****
@akidim13
Anyone still bumpin in 2013 ?
@autoReplayz
I would love to hear this song in GTA
@xhavazi2776
+auto Replayz IKR
@wess6658
+auto Replayz my kid just said the same thing... had to tell her this came out AFTER GTAV was released...
@autoReplayz
+victoria sowers I said I would love IF this song WAS played in GTA I didn't say WHEN