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.
Straight Cadillac Pimpin'
Eightball & MJG Lyrics
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I'm so cold, I need a coat in the kitchen
I bust two verses, then go into intermission
No way you can provoke my vision
I, dont play I make a hoe pay a commission
Baby, come on you know I wrote compositions
That make niggaz wish they never spoke while they were spittin
I'm so ready I'm bout to blow from the tension
I'm becomin quick at gettin slow ??
Cant throw my position, I flow with persition
Is a must a keep it on the low in addition
To all my weapons and no ammunition
MJG, and I'm so in attention
I see you tryin to creep me for my dough, why you trippin
Youse a shipwreck nigga when you broke co-mission
Jesse Jackson cant help you with the Hope Coalition
(Chorus - Shannon Jones)
Well, I'm spendin loose
Got nothing to lose
Got nothing to prove
Its not easy to do
I got the streets in my pocket
With the hating better stop
Straight Cadillac Pimpin'
Young nigga better listen
(Hook - 8Ball x2)
If I should die, before I wake
Roll me sum up, make sho I'm straight
Make sho my cup filled up with yak
Make sho my paper come in stacks
(8Ball)
I come through like a mack, truck rumbling streets
Big Boy hit tracks straight pummeling beats
Rock hard like coke in a ???
Pay top dollar for the hot product indeed, yeah
Turn it up and get addicted to it
And have raw music soon as you listen to it
Jump up like a old fat lady at church
Jump back like a uncut thang at work
Mang, hop in and take a ride with a pimp nigga
Fire the green up and let me shoot the shit witcha
Talk slick till I make a chick get the picture
Just a page outta fat boy ghetto adventures
Listen, I'm a titan on the mic
Original, them weak niggaz bite what I write
Oh Lord, we going to get it jumpin like revival
Survival, Straight from my street bible
(Chorus)
(Hook x2)
(MJG)
These verses are must rip, dont slip, pimp a bitch
Put on your look, best outfit, get rich
(8Ball)
This here, get you out of your seat fo sho
Jump up, get crunk like you got the Holy Ghost
(MJG)
Ay Yo, collection plate, be straight, dont hate
Indicate, no shape, no plate
(8Ball)
Dont Hate, pay away, make a pimp, pockets straight
VISA, check, cash, any city, any state
(MJG)
Deep Down, in the country, in the hills, makin deals
No ex-aggeration, it is what it is
(8Ball)
Come on, you aint never heard shit like this
Two Pimps spittin game right out pu-pils
(Chorus)
(Hook x2)
(Shannon Jones singing till song fades)
The song "Straight Cadillac Pimpin'" by Eightball & MJG is a classic southern rap track that celebrates the pimp lifestyle. The lyrics are full of slang and bravado, and both rappers take turns to deliver their verses with confidence and flair.
MJG starts off the song by proclaiming his lyrical prowess and warning his enemies not to mess with him. He boasts about his ability to make a "hoe pay a commission" and his talent for crafting compositions that put other rappers to shame. He's "ready to blow" and won't let anyone stand in his way.
8Ball's verse continues in the same vein, with the rapper asserting his dominance over the rap game and the streets. He talks about his ability to make big money and get "crunk like you got the Holy Ghost." He's not afraid to take risks and enjoys the power and wealth that come with the pimp lifestyle.
Overall, "Straight Cadillac Pimpin'" is a song that celebrates the hedonistic lifestyle of a successful pimp. The lyrics are packed with references to money, women, and luxury cars, all of which are central to the pimp's image.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so cold, I need a coat in the kitchen
I'm so icy and cool that I'm shivering and need a coat, even in a heated kitchen
I bust two verses, then go into intermission
I deliver my rap flow so powerfully that it's like a concert with intermissions between verses
No way you can provoke my vision
You can't mess with my clear and focused understanding of things
I, dont play I make a hoe pay a commission
I don't mess around when it comes to getting paid from women I pimp, they owe me money for my services
Baby, come on you know I wrote compositions
You know I wrote these rhymes with skill and intention
That make niggaz wish they never spoke while they were spittin
My songs are so good that other rappers regret ever trying to compete with me
I'm so ready I'm bout to blow from the tension
I'm so amped up and ready to succeed that I'm about to burst with excitement
Like surprise you dont even know what you gettin
You're in for a surprise, you don't even know all the good things that are coming your way
I'm becomin quick at gettin slow
I'm getting better at slowing down and taking my time, even though I usually move quickly
Cant throw my position, I flow with persition
I can't lose my spot as a top rapper, I move toward my goals with precision and skill
Is a must a keep it on the low in addition
I have to keep my actions and plans secret, in addition to working hard
To all my weapons and no ammunition
I have all the tools and skills I need to succeed, but I'm not prepared to use them yet
MJG, and I'm so in attention
I'm MJG and I'm paying close attention to everything that's happening around me
I see you tryin to creep me for my dough, why you trippin
I see you trying to steal my money and it's not going to work, why are you still trying?
Youse a shipwreck nigga when you broke co-mission
You're a disaster and failure, especially when you're not making us both money as my fellow pimp
Jesse Jackson cant help you with the Hope Coalition
Even famous activists and community builders like Jesse Jackson can't save you from your hopeless state
If I should die, before I wake
If I were to die soon, before I grow too old
Roll me sum up, make sho I'm straight
Smoke some marijuana and make sure my death is both euphoric and fulfilling
Make sho my cup filled up with yak
Make sure I have plenty of expensive cognac to drink after I die
Make sho my paper come in stacks
Make sure I'm still rich even after I die, I want to be remembered as a successful rapper and entrepreneur
I come through like a mack, truck rumbling streets
I come through with strength and authority, my presence is undeniable and powerful
Big Boy hit tracks straight pummeling beats
I make great music that dominates and overwhelms the competition
Rock hard like coke in a ???
My rhymes are tough and strong, like a brick of cocaine in packaging
Pay top dollar for the hot product indeed, yeah
People pay a lot of money for my music, it's really that good
Turn it up and get addicted to it
If you listen to my music often, you'll fall in love with it and become addicted
And have raw music soon as you listen to it
You'll get great music and nothing less when you listen to my tracks
Jump up like a old fat lady at church
My beats and rhymes will make you jump up and dance, like a nonathletic elderly woman at church
Jump back like a uncut thang at work
You'll be so surprised and excited by my music that you'll jump back in shock, like an uncut piece of raw meat at a butcher shop
Mang, hop in and take a ride with a pimp nigga
Hey man, come ride with me and experience the life of a successful pimp
Fire the green up and let me shoot the shit witcha
Smoke some weed and talk to me honestly about your life and experiences
Talk slick till I make a chick get the picture
Keep talking back to me until I make one of my female workers understand the situation they're in
Just a page outta fat boy ghetto adventures
My life as a pimp and rapper is like a thrilling adventure story, and I'm telling one of those chapters
Listen, I'm a titan on the mic
Listen carefully, I'm a giant and powerful force in the world of rap
Original, them weak niggaz bite what I write
My rhymes and music are unique and original, while other rappers weaker than me steal and copy from my work
Oh Lord, we going to get it jumpin like revival
We're about to have such a great time and party that it'll feel like a religious revival or gathering
Survival, Straight from my street bible
Surviving and thriving on the streets is important, and I have a lot of knowledge and teachings from my personal experience to share
These verses are must rip, dont slip, pimp a bitch
My rhymes and lyrics are incredibly powerful and catchy, don't let them slip away, use them to pimp women
Put on your look, best outfit, get rich
Look good, dress well, and make a lot of money as a successful pimp like me
This here, get you out of your seat fo sho
This next part of the song is so exciting that it'll make you jump up and dance
Jump up, get crunk like you got the Holy Ghost
Get up and dance energetically, as if you've been possessed by the Holy Spirit
Ay Yo, collection plate, be straight, dont hate
Pay me what you owe me, don't try to cheat me, and don't be jealous of my success
Indicate, no shape, no plate
Make your intentions clear, don't be a fraud, and don't waste my time
Dont Hate, pay away, make a pimp, pockets straight
Don't be jealous, give me my money, and let me achieve my goals and become even richer
VISA, check, cash, any city, any state
I accept payment in any form from anywhere, my reputation as a top pimp and rapper is known everywhere
Deep Down, in the country, in the hills, makin deals
I'm doing business and making big bucks even in rural or remote areas
No ex-aggeration, it is what it is
I'm not boasting or exaggerating, this is the reality of my riches and success
Come on, you aint never heard shit like this
This music and rap is so extraordinary that you've never heard anything like it before
Two Pimps spittin game right out pu-pils
Two top pimps, like myself and MJG, are sharing knowledge and wisdom in our rhymes and music with precision and mastery
I got the streets in my pocket
I have control and power over the streets, and the people in them, as a successful rapper and pimp
With the hating better stop
Anyone who's jealous or tries to hate on my success should stop and recognize my greatness
Straight Cadillac Pimpin'
This song is all about successful pimping, done in style and luxury with a Cadillac
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@derrickalexander9710
This whole album is a classic.
@endibond3198
Period whole album listen all the way through 🔥
@datboycotvdotcom9593
Wonder y this video didn't take off! However they single u don't want drama a real crunk classic/hit/banger
@xxXFlaggXxx
I grew up to 8ball & MJG...these two WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN HIP-HOP...Respect...Hands Down...
@kevinpettiford6950
Affirmative
@SL504NYY26
These Cats will ALWAYS have a spot in my hip hop library. This is my favorite song by them. May not be their best to others but this is my favorite from them
@hopehasnoplacehereabandona3068
Man theres nothing funkier than some good ole dirty 30 rappin.....man its counrty, its gospel, its gangsta, its just LEGEND😍🙏😍🙏😍🙏😍
@majorhollis1786
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@1jboda
Much Love front Texas 🇨🇱 3rd Coast, Dirty South!
@StraightGuyStraightTalk
I’m a NYC negro. I don’t like much south music but this ish is blazzing 🔥🔥🔥