They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1993 album Comin’ Out Hard. The album was successful commercially as well as critically and established the group as a prominent act in the then emerging Southern Rap scene. Their subsequent albums in the 1990s including 1994’s On the Outside Looking In, and 1995’s On Top of the World cemented their status as some of the South’s best rappers. On Top of the World was particularly succeessful, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 200 and being certified Gold. After those albums both 8Ball & MJG released solo albums, first MJG’s No More Glory in 1997 and then 8Ball’s Lost in 1998. They reunited in 1999 to release their fourth album as a group, titled In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1
For their later releases they signed with Bad Boy Records. Their first album for Bad Boy Records, Living Legends, was certified Gold by the RIAA. Their second album on Bad Boy Records was titled Ridin High and was released in March 2007.
Commercially one of the high points of 8Ball & MJG’s career was their being featured on Three 6 Mafia’s hit song “Stay Fly” in 2005. That song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, which is the biggest hit of Three 6 Mafia’s career and the biggest hit for 8Ball & MJG. The song was a collaboration between two of the most successful rap groups from the state of Tennessee, where Three 6 Mafia also hail from.
Today 8Ball and MJG also head their own record labels. 8Ball heads 8 Ways Entertainment (distributed by Koch Entertainment), while MJG heads MJG Muzik. On their label are the young, up and coming Memphis duo, Da Volunteers, who are widely known throughout the Southern United States for their 2006 single, “What’s Yo Favorite Color?”, which glorifies their neighborhood of Orange Mound.
In September 2007, 8Ball and MJG signed deals in Sacramento, CA with Real Talk Entertainment 8Ball released a group album with E.D.I of the Outlawz entitled Doin’ It Big on April 1, 2008 and MJG released a solo album entitled Pimp Tight on April 29, 2008.
In June 2008 the group announced that they have officially signed onto T.I.’s record label Grand Hustle.
Pimp In My Own Rhyme
Eightball & MJG Lyrics
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'Cause here I come
It's eight bizall got the remedy
Dr. Green's sticky got the cure for me
Pimp tight, I'm so tight
Takin flight like a kite
When the wind blows
Creepin in my Timbo's
Fuck being your boyfriend girl I want to hit the boot's
Jump, deep in that rump, and then I got a flat bitch
You should've known how a real nigga act
That's, why I be, about my P's and Q's
'cause hoe's end up being bad news
Find em, fuck em, split em, forget em
Let the hoe go, so the next Joe can hit em
Real about this playa shit, Suave came deeper than the ocean
Lip on hay, hit me wit the potion, floatin
Cloud nine is beneath me
Niggas can't see Eightball and MJ fuckin G
Dope, like a cake, fake, niggas get the
Fuckin wit' the,
Don't be the next one to get done and find
You can't fade a pimp in his own fuckin rhyme
Pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
These bitches be poppin game, and wearin they niggas clothes
Scandalous, groupie, big choosy, booty outrageous hoes
Bitches and backrubs
Bubblin bathtubs
Luxury hotels
Executive strip clubs
A natural born break-a-bitch scholar, holla if ya hear me
Step on if ya trick bustas fear me
Hear the, pimp speakin
For all and each
And each and all
Now break em off somethin ball
What's next?, much real shit, comin from the two
Pimp niggas who survived, comin up payin dues
Funky flippin
Style switchin
Niggas better pay attention
Before the automatic starts spittin
Listen, Eightball be straight bubblin
Slaw ass niggas gettin broke off by my tongue again
Comin in, MJ fuckin G lettin em no the time
And I'm, just a pimp in my rhyme
Pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
Here comes the motherfucking playa
The rhyme saya
Bitch slaya
I break a
Young womans back then I take her
Home
The thrill is gone
I gotta jet, the set
Before I get my ass in some mess
Sippin hennesey, till I finish the whole cup of the cognac
Catchin contacts, put the blunts back
Supa fly mista goldy,
Its getting oldy
So label me a young goody
Straight out the hoody
I'm able to lay my game down
In a single bound
Then while I'm in the same town
Smokin out on the pound
As I'm keepin an eye for tight hoe's, while I creep, through the streets
While you sleep put them D's on my Jeep, peep this
A hundred and ten percent, physical fitness
I lay the type of pipe that put the plumber out-a-business
Who is this, manipulata
Demonstrata
Pimp shit, top rata
Trick hata
Bustas can't comprehend, but then again
They never could, to busy fuckin off in the neighborhood
I'm a keep pimpin rhymes
I'm outta my pimpin mind
I'm here to say that I'm
A pimp in my own rhyme
Pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
Pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme
Pimp in my own fuckin rhyme yes I'm
A pimp!
In Eightball & MJG's "Pimp In My Own Rhyme," the lyrics describe the life of a pimp, their perspective on women as objects to be used, and their self-importance in the rap world. The opening lines to the song signify that everything is ready as the rapper comes onto the scene with the "remedy" to their problems. The lyric "Dr. Green's sticky got the cure for me" represents marijuana being a cure-all for the rapper's problems. The lyrics "Pimp tight, I'm so tight" and "A pimp, in my own, fuckin rhyme" represent the rapper's self-importance and confidence in their abilities, especially when it comes to women. The lyrics "Find em, fuck em, split em, forget em" and "Let the hoe go, so the next Joe can hit em" display the rapper's misogynistic and disrespectful attitude towards women.
The chorus is repeated multiple times, signifying the importance of being a pimp in the rap world, and the lyrics that follow continue to describe the lavish lifestyle that comes along with being a pimp. The misogynistic attitude is also encompassed in these lyrics, with descriptions of women as "scandalous groupie big choosy, booty outrageous hoes."
Towards the end of the second verse, the lyrics "I'm able to lay my game down in a single bound" and "I lay the type of pipe that put the plumber out-a-business" talk about the rapper's sexual prowess, and the fact that they are able to satisfy women to the point of making them submissive. The song shows a clear picture of the way that some people view the world of pimping and the impact it can have on the way they see women.
Line by Line Meaning
Unh, light up the bomb
I'm getting ready to come into the scene with full force
'Cause here I come
Get ready for my arrival
It's eight bizall got the remedy
I have the solution to all your problems
Dr. Green's sticky got the cure for me
Marijuana is my remedy and source of relaxation
Pimp tight, I'm so tight
I have a strong control over my pimping game
Takin flight like a kite
I'm rising to the top effortlessly
When the wind blows
When opportunities arise
Creepin in my Timbo's
Moving silently and steadily in my Timberland boots
Most, hoe's know, I'm out to get the loot
Most women know that I'm focused on getting money
Fuck being your boyfriend girl I want to hit the boot's
I'm not interested in a romantic relationship, I just want casual encounters
Jump, deep in that rump, and then I got a flat bitch
Engage in sexual activity and leave the woman unsatisfied afterwards
You should've known how a real nigga act
You should've expected me to behave like a true player
That's, why I be, about my P's and Q's
I'm always attentive and cautious to avoid trouble
'cause hoe's end up being bad news
Engaging with promiscuous women often leads to problems
Find em, fuck em, split em, forget em
I find women, have sex with them, leave them, and then move on without attachment
Let the hoe go, so the next Joe can hit em
Allowing another man to have her after me
Real about this playa shit, Suave came deeper than the ocean
I'm genuinely committed to the player lifestyle, confident and smooth
Lip on hay, hit me wit the potion, floatin
I'm feeling high and intoxicated, in a state of euphoria
Cloud nine is beneath me
I'm on a higher level than most people, feeling superior
Niggas can't see Eightball and MJ fuckin G
People can't comprehend our greatness and talent
Dope, like a cake, fake, niggas get the
We are like a high-quality drug, while others are just impostors
Fuckin wit' the
Messing with us
Don't be the next one to get done and find
Avoid becoming the next victim to realize the consequences
You can't fade a pimp in his own fuckin rhyme
You can't compete with my skill and talent as a pimp in my own style
These bitches be poppin game, and wearin they niggas clothes
Women trying to deceive and manipulate with their words and actions
Scandalous, groupie, big choosy, booty outrageous hoes
These women are deceitful, fame-hungry, selective, and overly sexually attractive
Bitches and backrubs
Engagements with women and additional sensual acts
Bubblin bathtubs
Engaging in activities in luxurious baths
Luxury hotels
Engaging in lavish experiences and accommodations
Executive strip clubs
Frequenting high-end strip clubs
A natural born break-a-bitch scholar, holla if ya hear me
I'm an expert in charming and manipulating women, acknowledge my skills
Step on if ya trick bustas fear me
Tricksters and imitators are intimidated by my presence
Hear the, pimp speakin
Listen to my words as a pimp
For all and each
For everyone individually
And each and all
And collectively
Now break em off somethin ball
Now, provide them with something exceptional
What's next?, much real shit, comin from the two
Anticipate our next move, expect genuine and authentic content
Pimp niggas who survived, comin up payin dues
We are pimp figures who have successfully risen by paying our dues
Funky flippin
Changing styles and tactics in a unique and funky manner
Style switchin
Transitioning between different styles effortlessly
Listen, Eightball be straight bubblin
Listen carefully, Eightball is gaining success rapidly
Slaw ass niggas gettin broke off by my tongue again
Incompetent individuals are being defeated and humiliated once again by my words
Comin in, MJ fuckin G lettin em no the time
Here comes MJ, making his entrance and letting everyone know what's up
And I'm, just a pimp in my rhyme
And I, MJ, am simply expressing my pimp persona through my lyrics
Here comes the motherfucking playa
Here comes an experienced and successful player
The rhyme saya
The one who controls and manipulates through rhyme
Bitch slaya
Someone who dominates and controls women
I break a
I overpower and manipulate
Young womans back then I take her
I engage in sexual activity and then move on
Home
Back to my place
The thrill is gone
The excitement and interest has faded
I gotta jet, the set
I need to leave quickly, the situation
Before I get my ass in some mess
To avoid getting involved in any unwanted trouble
Sippin hennesey, till I finish the whole cup of the cognac
Drinking Hennessy until I've emptied the entire cup
Catchin contacts, put the blunts back
Getting high and putting the marijuana cigarettes away
Supa fly mista goldy
Extremely stylish and attractive individual
Its getting oldy
This lifestyle and image are becoming repetitive and tiresome
So label me a young goody
Consider me a new and fresh face in the game, with positive intentions
Straight out the hoody
Coming from the streets, keeping it real
I'm able to lay my game down
I can smoothly and effectively execute my skills and strategies
In a single bound
With ease and agility
Then while I'm in the same town
While I'm present and active in the same area
Smokin out on the pound
Enjoying and consuming a large quantity of marijuana
As I'm keepin an eye for tight hoe's, while I creep, through the streets
Continuously searching for attractive women as I move discreetly in the neighborhood
While you sleep put them D's on my Jeep, peep this
While others are resting, I'm making enhancements to my vehicle and upgrading it
A hundred and ten percent, physical fitness
I'm in excellent shape and have exceptional stamina
I lay the type of pipe that put the plumber out-a-business
I provide sexual satisfaction that surpasses expectations
Who is this, manipulata
People wonder who I am, a skilled manipulator
Demonstrata
I demonstrate my prowess and abilities
Pimp shit, top rata
Engaging in top-level pimping activities
Trick hata
I despise and dominate those who fall for tricks
Bustas can't comprehend, but then again
Incompetent individuals can't understand, but I'm not surprised
They never could, to busy fuckin off in the neighborhood
They have always been too preoccupied with meaningless activities in their local area
I'm a keep pimpin rhymes
I will continue to express my pimp persona through my lyrics
I'm outta my pimpin mind
I'm delusional and fully immersed in the pimp lifestyle
I'm here to say that I'm
I want to emphasize and confirm that I am
A pimp in my own rhyme
My lyrics portray me as a confident and skilled pimp
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: M. GOODWIN, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH, QUINCY DELIGHT III JONES, M.J. GOODWIN, PREMRO SMITH, MARLON GOODWIN
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