He is best known for his 2014 mixtape The God Complex. His single "Dance on Me" peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Twitter Real-Time chart and he was named to the XXL Freshman Class in 2015.
GoldLink released his first mixtape The God Complex in July 2014. Complex named it one of the best projects released during the first half of 2014, Spin placed it at number 19 on its The 40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014, Clash ranked it at number 7 on their Top 10 Mixtapes of 2014 and Pitchfork Media gave the mixtape a 7.9 rating.
GoldLink began collaborating with producer Rick Rubin in 2015. Goldlink also collaborated with producer Louie Lastic in 2015 from songs such as Spectrum and Bedtime Stories. In November 2015 he released the album After That, We Didn't Talk, much of which was considered a follow-up to questions left unanswered from The God Complex. Pigeons & Planes placed it at number 19 on its Best Albums of 2015 list. GoldLink was also named a member of the XXL Freshman Class in 2015.
Crew
GoldLink Lyrics
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I look like I'm the man, yeah
But I was down and out like last week
Tell me where have you been? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You came out of hiding, girl
Don't act like I'm your man
You just a fan, you don't hold rank (no, no, no, no, no)
Don't hold no rank
Yeah, uh
Dirty ass, Maryland ass nigga
With a sick ass mouth and a slick ass flow, uh (uh-huh)
Got your bitch around me, nigga, ain't no playin' (yeah, goddamn)
When I'm comin' for the kitty, I'm a fool, goddamn (right there, just)
Do it for my niggas on the coast right there (right there, yeah)
Do it for my niggas in the Ghost right now (Westside, Westside)
Niggas got killed for the boy living dreams in the hills
And they watchin' for the boy right now
Goddamn, what a time, what a year (goddamn)
Uh, we are what them young boys fear (yeah)
I kill, never been killed, that's real, no lie
You can tell that from our peers right now (I want that)
Bet you wanna fuck me now (you do)
Uh, bet you wanna love me down (you do)
Uh, girl, you can't tie me down like Ray J said
But know I'm down
Uh, freaky deaky show me somethin'
Uh, shake it like you owe me somethin'
Uh, pushin' on the pussy like a button
Came four times, fifth time you gushin'
Uh, still gettin' rowdy in the function
Uh, bitches on my dick like it's nothing
Uh, everywhere I go now, always got shit bumpin', jumpin', bumpin', jumpin', yeah
Hey, nice to meet (hey)
I'm Young Jefe, who you be? (Young Jefe)
Dime piece in Southeast (dime)
Got her clappin' to this beat (clap, clap)
She invite me to her crib, I walk in she see my heat (uh, uh)
She said, "But I live in the hills," bitch, that's just the way I sleep (uh-huh)
Stop that madness, I'm a savage
In traffic with MAC 11's (brrt)
Baddest bitch and she Spanish (ooh)
I fly her to Calabasas
We get nasty, I'm her daddy
She know a nigga ain't average
Ain't nothin' wrong with fake asses
Bitch, turn around let's make magic
I'm geekin', uh-huh, I'm on it (uh-huh)
Don't look at me like you want it (no)
Tell 'em that we ain't stuntin'
In fourth down we ain't puntin' it (woo)
King of District of Columbia (king)
Can't come here without a permit (uh)
This shit really a jungle, gorillas and anacondas (goddamn, goddamn, goddamn)
She see money all around me (hey, hey, hey)
I look like I'm the man, yeah (Young Jefe, holmes)
But I was down and out like last week
Tell me where have you been? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You came out of hiding, girl
Don't act like I'm your man
You just a fan, you don't hold rank (no, no, no, no, no)
Don't hold no rank
In GoldLink’s song “Crew”, the artist expresses his rise to fame and success, highlighting his journey from being down and out to now having money all around him. He calls out a girl who used to hide and now suddenly shows interest in him, stating that she’s just a fan and doesn’t hold rank. He boasts about his prowess in the rap game, claiming to be fearless and unstoppable, while surrounded by women who desire him. He ends the song by acknowledging the rough lifestyle in his hometown of D.C., mentioning gorillas and anacondas as metaphors for the struggles he faced to get to where he is today.
The lyrics of this song are a commentary on fame and success, and the challenges that come with them. GoldLink sets himself apart from those who didn’t believe in him when he was down, and calls out those who only show interest now that he’s made it big. His lyrics are filled with bravado and confidence, reflecting his newfound success and status in the industry. However, amidst the boasts and brags, he also touches on the harsh realities of the environment he comes from and the obstacles he overcame to get to where he is.
Line by Line Meaning
She see money all around me
The girl notices that the rapper has a lot of money and assumes that he is successful.
I look like I'm the man, yeah
The rapper's appearance and lifestyle suggest that he is the man who has it all.
But I was down and out like last week
Despite his current image, the rapper recently struggled financially.
Tell me where have you been?
The rapper is questioning the girl's whereabouts and why she is suddenly interested in him.
You came out of hiding, girl
The girl had been hiding or avoiding the rapper before showing interest in him now.
Don't act like I'm your man
The rapper is not in a relationship with the girl and doesn't want her to assume that they are.
You just a fan, you don't hold rank
The girl is just a fan of the rapper and doesn't have any influence or power over him.
Dirty ass, Maryland ass nigga
The rapper is from Maryland and the use of the word dirty suggests he has struggled to rise above his circumstances.
With a sick ass mouth and a slick ass flow, uh
The rapper's lyrical ability is strong with a unique and impressive flow.
Got your bitch around me, nigga, ain't no playin'
The rapper is surrounded by attractive girls, and he isn't messing around or playing games with them.
When I'm comin' for the kitty, I'm a fool, goddamn
The rapper is a fool when it comes to pursuing girls and sexual encounters.
Do it for my niggas on the coast right there
The rapper is doing it all for his friends and the people he represents on the East Coast.
Do it for my niggas in the Ghost right now
The rapper is doing it for his friends who are currently driving luxury cars like the Rolls Royce Ghost.
Niggas got killed for the boy living dreams in the hills
The people who supported the rapper's success and dreams have faced tragic deaths in pursuit of those dreams.
And they watchin' for the boy right now
Those who have passed away are watching over the rapper and his journey.
Goddamn, what a time, what a year, uh
The rapper is reflecting on his success and achievements in the past year and feeling proud of himself.
We are what them young boys fear
The rapper and his crew are what young boys aspire to be and are also intimidated by.
I kill, never been killed, that's real, no lies
The rapper has never been defeated and always comes out on top, which is the truth.
You can tell that from our peers right now
Those around the rapper can confirm his undefeated status.
Bet you wanna fuck me now, uh
The rapper is aware that his success and image make him attractive to girls sexually.
Bet you wanna love me down, uh
The rapper implies that the girl is also interested in having a romantic connection with him.
Girl, you can't tie me down like Ray J said
The rapper is not interested in being in a committed relationship, contrary to what the girl might want.
But know I'm down
Despite this, the rapper is open to casual hookups and is willing to engage in sexual activities.
Freaky Deaky show me something
The rapper wants the girl to impress him with her sexual abilities.
Shake it like you owe me something
The rapper wants the girl to dance for him as if she owes him something.
Pushin' on the pussy like a button
The rapper is pushing against the girl's vagina aggressively and rapidly during sex.
Came four times, fifth time you gushin'
The rapper has already climaxed several times but expects the girl to climax harder the next time.
Still gettin' rowdy in the function
The rapper and his crew are still causing a scene and having a good time at the party or event they are attending.
Bitches on my dick like it's nothing
Girls are easily attracted to the rapper and flock to him frequently for attention.
Everywhere I go now, always got shit bumpin', jumpin', bumpin', jumpin', yeah
The rapper consistently brings a lively and energetic atmosphere to every place he goes to with his music and personality.
Hey, nice to meet, I'm Young Jefe, who you be?
The rapper introduces himself as Young Jefe and asks the girl for her name.
Got my piece in Southeast, got her clappin' to this beat
The rapper has his gun with him in Southeast (part of DC) and has the girl dancing to his music.
She invite me to her crib, I walk in she see my heat
The girl invites the rapper to her home, where he reveals his gun to her.
She said "But I live in the hills" bitch, that's just the way I sleep
The girl tells the rapper that she lives in the wealthy area of the hills, but that doesn't matter to him as long as he can sleep with her.
Stop that madness, I'm a savage
The rapper is warning others to stop trying to test his savagery.
In traffic with MAC 11's
The rapper carries the MAC 11 machine gun with him on the road in case of danger.
Baddest bitch and she Spanish
The girl the rapper is with is a beautiful Spanish girl who is extremely attractive.
I fly her to Calabasas
The rapper takes the girl on a private plane to Calabasas, a well-known wealthy area in California.
We get nasty, I'm her daddy
The rapper engages in sexually explicit activities with the girl and takes on the dominant role.
She know a nigga ain't average
The girl recognizes that the rapper is not an average person due to his wealth and success.
Ain't nothing wrong with fake asses
The rapper doesn't have a problem with women who have had plastic surgery or enhancements on their buttocks.
Bitch, turn around let's make magic
The rapper wants the girl to turn around and engage in sexual activity with him in what he calls a magical experience.
I'm geekin', uh huh I'm on it
The rapper is excited and energized, likely due to the drugs he is on.
Don't look at me like you want it
The rapper doesn't want the girl to assume that he wants her sexually when it's the opposite.
Tell 'em that we ain't stuntin'
The rapper and his crew are not worried about others or their opinions.
In fourth down we ain't puntin' it
The rapper and his crew are not giving up, even in difficult situations.
King of District of Columbia
The rapper considers himself the king or the best in the District of Columbia, where he is from.
Can't come here without a permit
Others cannot come to the rapper's territory or mess with him without his approval or permission.
This shit really a jungle, gorillas and anacondas
The rapper's environment and lifestyle is dangerous and can be compared to a jungle filled with gorillas and anacondas, or other predators.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher B. Wood, D'Anthony Carlos, Marquis King, Travis Darelle Walton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wafa-ug3bt
Someone said this song is their childhood... this song literally two years old
@adventuresociety588
Wafa Mirza 💀
@Clockpie5436
But what if their childhood was only two years😂 not surprised especially if it’s tiktok kids
@wafa-ug3bt
@@Clockpie5436 i know lmaoo its just so weird these kids probably 13 now and think their childhood is over. ill be 18 soon but i still know im young af i dont act like im so old lmaoooo
@blakdimon19812001
Listen my 10 was waaay different then my 13😂😂😂
@EARART
Wildin
@governmnt
We didn’t know we were living in the good times.
@nailtalkwithdomo4630
We took it for granted
@hala3467
Fax
@shauntelbray8190
@@Yamus this year has been extra awful for me