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.
Players Night Out
Eightball & MJG Lyrics
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Chorus(singing)
O-OH-O-O-OH-O-OH It's the playerz night
O-OH-O-O-OH-O-OH it's the players night
Verse 1: Eightball
I'm just loungin, coolin, maxin in the studio
five-o, droptop, watermelon flip flop
Put her to the floor and watch how fast that ass drop
Oh my god the sun is out I feel like ridin G, (MJG- meet me up at
pressure world),
alright nigga(MJG-Peace Nigga)
Pull up at pressure world blowin on the fat one
I'm cool with everyone but still pack a fat gun
I gotta meet my nigga MJG ya know
he said he got the hook up with a couple of west Memphis hoes
Verse 2: MJG
Two hoes takin off they clothes
Given up they mouth to the pimps of the house
Got seveteen dollars in my tank and I think if the hoes wanna have
dranks
but we ain't 'causez we can't waste time on a hotcap
Shit like ridin with a bitch all in my lap
I got pimp shit planned for the nine-fo
How the f**k you figure I coming through the front door
Roll me spliff with the tip up to my mouth
fire dat bitch up 'causez its players night out
Chorus: x2
Verse 3: Eightball
Yeah you know where I'm headin fool
Straight to the nigga with the herbs I gotta smoke a spliff
so I can calm my nerves
Full of yak
But a nigga ain't drunk yet
Waitin on a beep from this hoe I just met
She's a star so I gotta get her put the mack down tight
so I know I'm gonna hit her
Split her, then get up and leave the hoe bitter
'causez I play her like myself does not want to get her
Its still kinda early and I'm losing my buzz
Stop by the crib smoke a spliff in the hot tub
MJG is in the den gettin chwed on
that nigga must be drunk he still got his shoes on
I gotta broad in the kitchen cookin steaks
I'm puttin on my clothes and I'm bout to hit the highway
I got to get out this muthaf**kin house so I can splurge
on this playerz night out
Chorus:x2
Verse 4: MJG
Ahhh Shit
Just got hit with a heavy quantity of bud
hit the chevy, as I flip to the mall scopin out the bitches
on the strip
Shorts glued down to they hips
gotta a special kinda cup for my cognac
'causez I lean back, take a sip, and show these hoes where my love at
ridin down the avenue followin a stranga
Stack it to the wall as I fire up another blunt
MJG druker than a muthaf**kin fish with thirty-seven bitches in my dick
I got another destination ain't no use in chillin wit these hoes
'causez bitches want riches
And I
Being the type of hustler that I am really don't give a god damn
B-U-S-I-N-E-double S is what I'm all about
Put'em in a middle of a playaz night out
(singing in the back)x2
just a G
just a Pimp
Chorus:x2
The song "Players Night Out" by Eightball & MJG depicts a typical night out for two players, lounging in the studio, sipping on Yak, and smoking all the while enjoying the company of women. The song is mainly about the two artists, their experience, and their desire to enjoy a fun night out.
In the first verse, Eightball raps about being in the studio, enjoying a spliff and some vodka, while also waiting for his partner, MJG, to arrive. He picks MJG up, and they proceed to Pressure World, where they meet some ladies ready to party. In the second verse, MJG talks about picking up two women who are willing to do anything to make the night memorable for both parties. He references the fact that he only has $17 in gas in his car, but he is not afraid to spend it on the players' night out.
The third verse dives into Eightball's experience of smoking a spliff and getting a call from a girl he met a few days earlier. He is happy to see her and puts on his best "mack" persona to make sure he gets what he wants. He is content with hooking up with her and quickly moves on to his next conquest. MJG is still going strong, drunk out of his mind, but ready for another adventure with the ladies. The song portrays a night of pure fun, excitement, and enjoyment for both artists, and all their company.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just loungin, coolin, maxin in the studio
I'm relaxing and taking it easy in the studio
Drankin on the yak, smokin fat mac indo
I'm drinking and smoking marijuana
five-o, droptop, watermelon flip flop
Driving a convertible with watermelon-colored sandals
Put her to the floor and watch how fast that ass drop
Push the accelerator and see how quickly the car speeds up
Oh my god the sun is out I feel like ridin G
The nice weather makes me want to go for a ride
alright nigga
Okay, friend
Pull up at pressure world blowin on the fat one
Arrive at Pressure World smoking a large joint
I'm cool with everyone but still pack a fat gun
I get along with people, but I carry a large firearm for protection
I gotta meet my nigga MJG ya know
I need to meet up with my friend MJG
he said he got the hook up with a couple of west Memphis hoes
He has connections to some women from West Memphis
Two hoes takin off they clothes
Two women getting undressed
Given up they mouth to the pimps of the house
Performing oral sex for the pimps
Got seveteen dollars in my tank and I think if the hoes wanna have
dranks
I have only $17 in gas, but we may buy drinks for the women
but we ain't 'causez we can't waste time on a hotcap
We can't waste time on small things
Shit like ridin with a bitch all in my lap
I don't like to ride with women sitting on my lap
I got pimp shit planned for the nine-fo
I have a plan for pimping in the year 1994
How the f**k you figure I coming through the front door
Why would I enter through the front door?
Roll me spliff with the tip up to my mouth
Roll a joint with the tip in my mouth
fire dat bitch up 'causez its players night out
Light up the joint because it's a night of playing around
Yeah you know where I'm headin fool
You know where I'm going, fool
Straight to the nigga with the herbs I gotta smoke a spliff
so I can calm my nerves
Going to buy marijuana to calm down
Full of yak
But a nigga ain't drunk yet
Drinking alcohol but not yet feeling drunk
Waitin on a beep from this hoe I just met
Waiting for a call from a woman I recently met
She's a star so I gotta get her put the mack down tight
so I know I'm gonna hit her
I need to impress her to have sex with her
Split her, then get up and leave the hoe bitter
Have sex with her then leave, causing her to feel angry and used
'causez I play her like myself does not want to get her
I treat her as if I don't want her
Its still kinda early and I'm losing my buzz
It's still early and I'm starting to sober up
Stop by the crib smoke a spliff in the hot tub
Stop by my house to smoke marijuana in the hot tub
MJG is in the den gettin chwed on
that nigga must be drunk he still got his shoes on
MJG is in the den, possibly intoxicated, with his shoes still on
I gotta broad in the kitchen cookin steaks
I have a woman cooking steaks in the kitchen
I'm puttin on my clothes and I'm bout to hit the highway
I'm getting dressed and about to leave
I got to get out this muthaf**kin house so I can splurge
on this playerz night out
I need to leave the house so I can have a good time as a player
Just got hit with a heavy quantity of bud
Just smoked a large amount of marijuana
hit the chevy, as I flip to the mall scopin out the bitches
on the strip
Got in the Chevrolet and drove to the mall to look at women
Shorts glued down to they hips
Women wearing shorts very low on their hips
gotta a special kinda cup for my cognac
Have a unique cup for my cognac
'causez I lean back, take a sip, and show these hoes where my love at
I lean back and drink, trying to impress the women
ridin down the avenue followin a stranga
Driving down the street following a stranger
Stack it to the wall as I fire up another blunt
Lean against the wall and smoke another joint
MJG druker than a muthaf**kin fish with thirty-seven bitches in my dick
MJG is very intoxicated, and there are many women around him
I got another destination ain't no use in chillin wit these hoes
'causez bitches want riches
I have other places to go, and there's no point in spending time with these women, who are only after money
Being the type of hustler that I am really don't give a god damn
As a hustler, I don't care about much
B-U-S-I-N-E-double S is what I'm all about
I'm all about business
Put'em in a middle of a playaz night out
Include them in the middle of a night of playing around
(singing in the back)x2
just a G
just a Pimp
Background singers repeating that the artists are simply a gangster and a pimp
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.