Hailing from Gary, Indiana, a place whose murder and crime rates have ranked it several times at the top of the "Most Dangerous Cities" list, Freddie Gibbs is the true definition of a street survivor. Raised on Gary's east side, Gibbs lived the hard life firsthand in a run-down industrial community plagued with vice and ignored by the establishment. After playing at Ball State on a football scholarship, Gibbs was kicked out of college. Over the next few years he went through court-ordered boot camp, joined and got discharged from the military, and held down a series of 9 to 5 jobs without success. Feeling like the system had failed him, Gibbs turned to hustling; pimping and selling crack out of a local house. Inspired by rappers like UGK, The Geto Boys, and 2Pac, Gibbs started rhyming about his life and the issues facing urban youth in Gary and the countless other impoverished cities just like it. Gibbs is the first rapper signed to a major label from Gary.
The Steel City's most famous musical residents to date are the Jackson 5, whose name still adorns a marquee on a falling-apart theater in Gary's blighted downtown. His desire to rep the Midwest and his city led Gibbs to start recording mixtapes and pushing them online as well as the streets, where he quickly began garnering fans drawn to his original style, diverse flows, and deeply personal lyrics about his experience as a young black man growing up below the poverty line in a forgotten American city.
Freddie has worked with respected producers like Madlib, Red Spyda, Just Blaze, Buckwild, the Alchemist, Polow Da Don, and Collipark among many others. Gibbs cites Houston rap and Pac as his major influences, and it shows in his ability to alternate between chillingly tense street stories of violence and laid back comedic tales about women and weed. Ultimately Gibbs shows and proves with his rhymes, which demonstrate the promise of a legend in the making. His skills, wit, and street credibility establish Freddie Gibbs as a true artist. He's ready to represent for Gary, the Midwest, and anyone who relates to the struggle of inner city life. As Gibbs tells it: "My music is definitely on some gangsta shit. That's what I was raised on and what I witnessed. How can I speak on anything else?" "Become a fan now, or become one later."
Uno
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics
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Shit been watered down, the rap game they need us
Real niggas to intervene, they interject
Got a bitch naked, got some neck in the Vette and I'm finna jet
Finna get fucked up in this bitch that's on fiend
Popping yoppers, fuck the coppers, sell narcotics, nigga, we bring that on in
Bitch, I'm a problem, got your columns full of losses, no wins
Gary gangsta, fuck with Chicago niggas out that Low End
Nigga hitting licks where we reside for and special fire the mouse
Stuff the mattress full of merch, .40 calibers in the couch
Guess I'm on the high seat, rob me, you won't make it out
I could make her sharpen my attitude, might just make her pout
Find me charming 'til she really found out what I was about
My recreation, occupation, invading a nigga house
Smoking and riding, I ain't hiding, I'm driving, I highly doubt
And I don't believe these rap niggas
You can front for your fans, but I know it's an act, nigga
Judge a man by his character and not by his wealth
A real G, I never kissed niggas or shot myself
Gangsta Gibbs
I'm number one, number one with a bullet
Bring your guns, fifty shots when I pull it
Make 'em run, make you motherfuckers bleed
Only fuck with real G's, public enemies
I'm number one, number one with a bullet
Bring your guns, fifty shots when I pull it
Make 'em run, make you motherfuckers bleed
Only fuck with real G's, public enemies
Probably be murdered for some shit that I said
I'd be a legend out this motherfucker breathing or dead
But y'all don't hear me, these uppity bitches they all fear me
Fuck a diamond on your finger, I guess it's the dog in me
Ain't no hog in me, I'm swine-free, suckers the Iron Sheik
Nine G's for the nine piece, how you define me?
A student of the thug nigga, drug dealer college
Majored in robbing and graduated with honors
Seeing plenty dudes in Dolce Gabbana's and marijuana fog
Niggas trying to vulture the culture, motherfuck all of y'all
Dickblowers, rapper reality shows, y'all just attention whores
Don't give a fuck if I set a record or win awards
I'm just blessed to be out here living life
Giving these niggas hell, so records with everything I write
Shit got me wishing DMX had never hit the pipe
Pun ain't never died and Big L was still here to bless the mic
I'm number one, number one with a bullet
Bring your guns, fifty shots when I pull it
Make 'em run, make you motherfuckers bleed
Only fuck with real G's, public enemies
I'm number one, number one with a bullet
Bring your guns, fifty shots when I pull it
Make 'em run, make you motherfuckers bleed
Only fuck with real G's, public enemies
In Freddie Gibbs & Madlib's song Uno, the lyrics describe the harsh reality of street life and the importance of being a real gangster with authenticity and integrity. The opening lines express frustration with the current state of the rap game, which has been watered down and needs real people to intervene and bring authenticity back to the genre. The lyrics also include references to drug dealing, violence, and sexual promiscuity.
The verses are filled with vivid imagery that paints a picture of life on the streets, including descriptions of gang activity and criminal behavior. The chorus repeats the phrase "number one with a bullet," which is a reference to a chart position in the music industry, but also carries dark connotations of violence and death. The lyrics in this song are not glorifying the life of a gangster but emphasize the harsh realities of it and the impact it has on the community.
Overall, Uno is a powerful commentary on gang life and the realities of the streets. The lyrics are raw, gritty, and honest, and they capture the essence of what it means to be a real G.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck niggas, spark the weed up
Let's get high and disregard any negativity around us
Shit been watered down, the rap game they need us
The rap industry has lost its spark and needs real, authentic artists like us to revive it
Real niggas to intervene, they interject
As real people, it's our mission to step in and restore what has been lost in the rap game
Got a bitch naked, got some neck in the Vette and I'm finna jet
I just had some sexual pleasure in my high powered vehicle, and now I'm ready to leave
Finna get fucked up in this bitch that's on fiend
I plan to get highly intoxicated with this woman who is addicted to drugs
Popping yoppers, fuck the coppers, sell narcotics, nigga, we bring that on in
We sell drugs and have no respect for the police who try to stop us
Bitch, I'm a problem, got your columns full of losses, no wins
I am a hindrance to my enemies, causing them to suffer and have no success
Gary gangsta, fuck with Chicago niggas out that Low End
I am a tough guy from Gary, Indiana, and I associate with aggressive Chicagoans from the Low End
Much love to my nigga Mikey, Threw muscles off in they mouth
I have respect for my friend Mikey who is known for physically harming his enemies
Nigga hitting licks where we reside for and special fire the mouse
We commit robberies where we live, and destroy evidence afterwards
Stuff the mattress full of merch, .40 calibers in the couch
We hide stolen goods in our mattress and keep guns within easy reach in the couch
Guess I'm on the high seat, rob me, you won't make it out
I am in a position of power and if someone tries to rob me, they're not going to make it out alive
I could make her sharpen my attitude, might just make her pout
I have the power to control a woman's behavior and may make her displeased with me
Find me charming 'til she really found out what I was about
Women are often attracted to me until they learn about my criminal behavior and lifestyle
My recreation, occupation, invading a nigga house
Breaking into people's homes is both my hobby and my job
Smoking and riding, I ain't hiding, I'm driving, I highly doubt
I openly smoke weed while driving because I don't think I'll get caught by the police
And I don't believe these rap niggas
I don't trust the authenticity of other rappers in the industry
You can front for your fans, but I know it's an act, nigga
Other rappers may pretend to be something they're not in order to please their fans, but I can see right through it
Judge a man by his character and not by his wealth
It's important to evaluate someone's true self rather than their financial status
A real G, I never kissed niggas or shot myself
A true gangster never associates with those who are disloyal and weak
Probably be murdered for some shit that I said
I fear that I may be killed for the controversial things I say in my songs
I'd be a legend out this motherfucker breathing or dead
Whether I died or continued living, I would be remembered as a legend in the rap industry
But y'all don't hear me, these uppity bitches they all fear me
People don't truly understand me or my message, and some women look down on me out of fear
Fuck a diamond on your finger, I guess it's the dog in me
I don't need an extravagant ring on my finger, as I'm more like a wild animal at heart
Ain't no hog in me, I'm swine-free, suckers the Iron Sheik
I am not greedy or selfish, and I am as strong and stubborn as a wrestler named the Iron Sheik
Nine G's for the nine piece, how you define me?
I spent nine thousand dollars on drugs, how would you describe my character?
A student of the thug nigga, drug dealer college
I have learned to be a thug and drug dealer through experience on the streets
Majored in robbing and graduated with honors
Robbing people is one of my specialties and I am very successful at it
Seeing plenty dudes in Dolce Gabbana's and marijuana fog
I often see my enemies wearing luxury clothing and smoking marijuana around me
Niggas trying to vulture the culture, motherfuck all of y'all
I hate those who exploit and take advantage of the rap industry and culture
Dickblowers, rapper reality shows, y'all just attention whores
I have no respect for people who participate in reality TV shows and are just looking for attention
Don't give a fuck if I set a record or win awards
I don't care about breaking records or winning awards, I'm just happy to live my life
I'm just blessed to be out here living life
I feel fortunate to be alive and free, despite the risks involved in my lifestyle
Giving these niggas hell, so records with everything I write
I'm causing chaos and destruction with my music, and it's reflected in my record sales
Shit got me wishing DMX had never hit the pipe
The negative impact of drugs in the rap industry has made me wish that DMX had never become addicted to drugs
Pun ain't never died and Big L was still here to bless the mic
I wish that two influential rappers, Pun and Big L, were still alive today to contribute to the rap scene
I'm number one, number one with a bullet
I am the best rapper and most dangerous person in the game
Bring your guns, fifty shots when I pull it
If someone tries to challenge me, I will retaliate with excessive force
Make 'em run, make you motherfuckers bleed
I will cause my enemies to flee in terror and shed blood
Only fuck with real G's, public enemies
I only associate with those who are truly gangsters and willing to be public enemies with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fredrick Tipton, Otis Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danny D.
This might be one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time and people don't even know.
Armand Raynal
that crazy melonboi Fantano said it was one of the lacklusters of the album smdh ...
dodgerkid05
In an interview he said he was really pissed off over some shit the day he recorded it, that's why it sounds like the meanest fred!
LeslieSnipes
Yeah
essayhi
Freddie Gibbs admitted that this is his favourite track on the entire album.
Jaycee1904
Real shit ?
senpaimike
your profile picture got me fucked up😂🤣🙏🏼
Leonardo Caetano
I can see why, shits cold as fuck
David Wu
@Leonardo Caetano this shit fireeeeee
55._reasonzz
U Stinky If You Know That Song But This person Didnt see the birds Chirping