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.
Joke Ting
GoldLink Lyrics
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But there's always someone tryna show what they can do (can do)
Ooh (yeah)
I only roll with my day ones
No apron, but my niggas, they will cook you (yeah)
Don't let it be you
'Cause my whole squad on swole, you don't wanna get involved
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
We ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, we ain't on a joke ting
We ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, we ain't on a joke
Ridin' 'round slidin' in the coupe with
Bad bitch, she don't wanna do shit
Coupe big as fuck like a cruise ship
Yeah, nigga back on the "Crew" shit
Brought a dirty Glock On the yacht, uh
Still actin' like I'm on the block, uh
Still get a call from the boys in the pen'
Puttin' money on the books when they lack
Rich nigga do it for the children
Wanna talk numbers, talk billions
.44, nigga might kill him
Move in the night, slide and I might
Put that nigga where you can't see him
And we might do it for no reason
This how I moved all season
Talkin' like a G, don't believe him
I don't sleep, but please don't ask me why
When it comes to you, can't help but lie
When it comes to beef, I never hide
If ya got a problem, don't be shy
I thought we were cool, so why you nice?
Don't repeat myself, won't say it twice
Please be careful, I'm not even nice
Been on road too long, I might just get the knife
We don't look for trouble, we just have fun
But there's always someone tryna show what they can do (can do)
Ooh (yeah)
I only roll with my day ones
No apron, but my niggas, they will cook you (yeah)
Don't let it be you
'Cause my whole squad on swole, you don't wanna get involved
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, you don't wanna get involved
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
We ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, we ain't on a joke ting
We ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, we ain't on a joke ting (ooh)
In "Joke Ting," GoldLink and Ari PenSmith describe their lifestyle and the company they keep. They aim to enjoy themselves without any conflict, but there are always individuals who want to display their power. Most importantly, they only roll with their close friends and are prepared to defend themselves if necessary. They are not to be trifled with, as their squad is enlarged, and they are serious about their business. They don't make jokes when it comes to this. The second verse is a testimony of his wealth and criminal past. He mentions how his luxurious lifestyle is combined with his hood-like demeanor. He references his friends in prison and acknowledges his willingness to seek revenge if necessary.
In conclusion, "Joke Ting" is a song about being aware of the individuals you interact with and not taking any risks. It emphasizes the importance of remaining loyal to your day ones and remaining cautious in every circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't look for trouble, we just have fun
We don't actively seek out conflict, we just enjoy ourselves
But there's always someone tryna show what they can do (can do)
However, there is always someone who wants to prove themselves
Ooh (yeah)
Exclamation of agreement
I only roll with my day ones
I only associate with my close friends
No apron, but my niggas, they will cook you (yeah)
My friends will handle any threats without hesitation
Don't let it be you
Don't let yourself become the target of their actions
'Cause my whole squad on swole, you don't wanna get involved
My entire group is strong and capable, you don't want to be a part of any conflict
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
Approach with caution because we are not playing around
Oh no, you don't wanna get involved
Trust me, you don't want to be caught up in this
We ain't on a joke ting
We are serious and not to be taken lightly
Ridin' 'round slidin' in the coupe with
Going around and cruising with
Bad bitch, she don't wanna do shit
My attractive female companion is not interested in interacting with anyone
Coupe big as fuck like a cruise ship
My car is as big as a cruise ship
Yeah, nigga back on the "Crew" shit
I am back to being associated with my crew
Brought a dirty Glock On the yacht, uh
I have a gun with me even when I am on a yacht
Still actin' like I'm on the block, uh
I still behave like I am on the street even when I am not
Still get a call from the boys in the pen'
I still receive phone calls from friends who are in prison
Puttin' money on the books when they lack
I provide financial support to my incarcerated friends
Rich nigga do it for the children
I do what I do for the sake of my future children
Wanna talk numbers, talk billions
If we are discussing money, let's talk about billions
.44, nigga might kill him
I am prepared to take someone's life with my .44 caliber gun
Move in the night, slide and I might
I make moves under the cover of darkness and I might attack
Put that nigga where you can't see him
I dispose of a dead body in a hidden location
And we might do it for no reason
We might kill someone without a clear motive
This how I moved all season
This is how I have been operating throughout the season
Talkin' like a G, don't believe him
Someone is acting tough, but don't believe them
I don't sleep, but please don't ask me why
I don't get much sleep, but I don't want to explain why
When it comes to you, can't help but lie
I find myself lying when it comes to you
When it comes to beef, I never hide
I never back down from a confrontation
If ya got a problem, don't be shy
If you have a problem with me, don't hesitate to bring it up
I thought we were cool, so why you nice?
I thought we had a good relationship, why are you being fake?
Don't repeat myself, won't say it twice
I won't waste my time repeating myself
Please be careful, I'm not even nice
Be cautious, I am not a nice person
Been on road too long, I might just get the knife
I have been living this lifestyle for too long, I might resort to violence
We don't look for trouble, we just have fun
We don't actively seek out conflict, we just enjoy ourselves
But there's always someone tryna show what they can do (can do)
However, there is always someone who wants to prove themselves
Ooh (yeah)
Exclamation of agreement
I only roll with my day ones
I only associate with my close friends
No apron, but my niggas, they will cook you (yeah)
My friends will handle any threats without hesitation
Don't let it be you
Don't let yourself become the target of their actions
'Cause my whole squad on swole, you don't wanna get involved
My entire group is strong and capable, you don't want to be a part of any conflict
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
Approach with caution because we are not playing around
Oh no, you don't wanna get involved
Trust me, you don't want to be caught up in this
We ain't on a joke ting
We are serious and not to be taken lightly
Oh no, we ain't on a joke ting
Trust me, we are not playing around
We ain't on a joke ting
We are serious and not to be taken lightly
Oh no, we ain't on a joke ting (ooh)
We are not playing around, no matter what
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ariowa Irosogie, D'anthony William Carlos, Richard Isong Olowaranti Mbu Isong, Tavon Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Chorus: Ari PenSmith]
We don't look for trouble, we just have fun
But there's always someone tryna show what they can do (Can do)
Ooh (Yeah)
I only roll with my day ones
No apron, but my niggas, they will cook you (Yeah)
Don't let it be you
'Cause my whole squad on swole, you don't wanna get involved
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, you don't wanna get involved
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
We ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, we ain't on a joke ting
We ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, we ain't on a joke
[Verse: GoldLink]
Ridin' 'round slidin' in the coupe with
Bad bitch, she don't wanna do shit
Coupe big as fuck like a cruise ship
Yeah, nigga back on the "Crew" shit
Murder, dirty Glock on the yacht, uh
Still actin' like I'm on the block, uh
Still get a call from the boys in the pen'
Puttin' money on the books when they lack
Rich nigga do it for the children
Wanna talk numbers, talk billions
.44, nigga might kill him
Move in the night, slide and I might
Put that nigga where you can't see him
And we might do it for no reason
This how I moved all season
Talkin' like a G, don't believe him
I don't sleep, but please don't ask me why
When it comes to you, can't help but lie
When it comes to beef, I never hide
If ya got a problem, don't be shy
I thought we were cool, so why you nice?
Don't repeat myself, won't say it twice
Please be careful, I'm not even nice
Been on road too long, I might just get the knife
[Chorus: Ari PenSmith]
We don't look for trouble, we just have fun
But there's always someone tryna show what they can do (Can do)
Ooh (Yeah)
I only roll with my day ones
No apron, but my niggas, they will cook you (Yeah)
Don't let it be you
'Cause my whole squad on swole, you don't wanna get involved
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, you don't wanna get involved
Get close, you might choke, we ain't on a joke ting
We ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, we ain't on a joke ting
We ain't on a joke ting
Oh no, we ain't on a joke ting
Diego AndrΓ©s Yomayuza SuΓ‘rez
GoldLink never disappoints!
BearsXshow
This entire album is legit. Worth listening too on repeat.
George Faux
Goldlink lowkey dropped a top3 album of the year
Joshua obaga
A serious jam. And gorgeous cinematography. The lighting is extremely mindful and the motion spellbinding. Gorgeous video βΊοΈ
nana sasa
i saw him preform this live the way he vibed to this made the whole room in the mood
stealthiscool
Same, he opened with this and the whole room went off π₯π₯π₯π₯
nana sasa
stealthiscool best night if my life <3
James C
So did I! Where did you guys see him?
nana sasa
James S san diego, ca
KO Doom
I don't think I'll ever be bored watching a GoldLink MV. He stays with the solid visuals to compliment his flow and beats.