Brooklyn-based rapper Half-a-Mill climbed his way up from the underground i… Read Full Bio ↴Brooklyn-based rapper Half-a-Mill climbed his way up from the underground in the late '90s and nearly broke into the mainstream. His initial breakthrough came in 1997 with an appearance on the one and only album by the Firm, a highly touted supergroup featuring Nas, AZ, Nature, and Foxy Brown alongside producers Dr. Dre and the Trackmasters. Following this high-profile appearance, Half-a-Mill then contributed "Some Niggaz" to the Def Jam-released Belly soundtrack in 1998, setting the stage for his solo debut, "Thug Ones." The momentous track, which featured Noreaga, Kool G Rap, and Musolini, sent ripples through the New York hardcore rap scene in 1999 and became the leadoff single for Half-a-Mill's debut album, Million. Unfortunately, the album, released in 2000, didn't do as well as many had expected, moving only about 40,000 units -- a respectable number yet not quite on a par with the big boys -- and the Brooklyn rapper lost much of his momentum. He returned two years later in 2002 with his second effort, Da Hustle Don't Stop, which Warlock Records had preceded with the release of "Still." With its defiant hook, this radio-serviced single took aim at those who claim Half-a-Mill had fallen off: "Still gangsta/still ghetto/still street."

Last Name
Half-A-Mil Lyrics

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Pirellis on the wheel, models for the real
Come through our post, I stay in the hills
Bitches in the kitchen
Yeah they sorttin' pills
After she crush 'em up, I gotta crush her up
Got a crush on this bread
I can't get enough
Penthouse sweet, ain't big enough

Producers in the game, ain't Hit enough
Don't talk to me about no hoes
You ain't hit enough
Who fuckin' with you when
The lights go down?
What is gon' land on when the dice roll out?
Backwoods smoke by the pound
Had my nigga Sonny break it down, yeah
Gallardo keep me sane, too much on my brain
Too much on my plate, I can't take a brake
Sayin' grace at the table, I got it from Bey
Prayin' they let Big Hit off of his case
Run the whole office, I stay in the race
Still pink at the bottle, she making mistake
Put moms in the new addie, I can not complain
Get to it, that's my motto
We won't ever change

Still the same if I ever change
Put that on my last name
Want somebody that's gon' pay your bills
Ah ha? Never met nobody this real, ah ha?
Have some safe sex while we chill, ah ha?
Screamin' Half-A-Mil, screamin' Half-A-Mil

I just took the fronto to the face (ah ha?)
Got my shit movin', fast pace, yeah (ah ha?)
Stickin' to the script, we on Ace (ah ha?)
By 21 year old got on her waist (Half-A-Mil)
That might get her bills paid
Park the Vintage in the driveway, uhh
Slide off in the Wagon with Dom K
Still trippin' on how I
Made millions with Kanye
I been swinging for the fences
Nothin' but big business
She know my name, but not my face
I'm not offended
Shit, usually you can catch me in the tuck
Your niggas pullin' stunts
My niggas pullin' up
Four door under my arm, like a
Diamond rings, watch how they buss
Fuck it man, I'm all out of trust
Y'all do ya shit
But y'all ain't hard as us
Get to it accounts tomorrow comin'
Bars nice like a nigga that
Needs to borrow somethin'
Game go how it go, you gotta love it
Snake niggas, your karma comin', uhh

Still the same if I ever change
Put that on my last name
Want somebody that's gon' pay your bills
Ah ha? Never met nobody this real, ah ha?
Have some safe sex while we chill, ah ha
Screamin' Half-A-Mil, screamin' Half-A-Mil
Screamin' Half-A-Mil, screamin' Half-A-Mil

Half-A-Mil

Overall Meaning

In "Last Name" by Half-A-Mil (Hit-Boy & Dom Kennedy), the artists brag about their wealth, status, and success. They boast about the expensive items they own, their impressive cars and their luxurious penthouse sweet. The lyrics depict their fast-paced lifestyle, where there’s no time for a break or mundane conversations. The artists emphasize that they're true to themselves and will never change despite their growth and success. They mention their name, which they associate with their brand, their wealth, and their legacy, putting their last name on it to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to their art.

Throughout the song, Half-A-Mil chooses to flaunt material possessions and success superficially. They mention how they got on to their Mercedes and Pirelli wheels, the model girls surrounding them, the carved-out pills in the kitchen and how after they're crushed, they're also crushed up. Additionally, they reference the amount of weed they smoke, the type of cars they drive and the fact that they put their moms in a new Addie. While their lifestyle may not necessarily be relatable, the song emphasizes the value of being true to oneself through fame and success.

Line by Line Meaning

Pirellis on the wheel, models for the real
I have fancy car tires and beautiful women in my life

Come through our post, I stay in the hills
Visit me at my residence in the hills

Bitches in the kitchen, Yeah they sorttin' pills
Women with me are handling drugs

After she crush 'em up, I gotta crush her up, Got a crush on this bread, I can't get enough
I have an attraction to money and the women helping me obtain it

Penthouse sweet, ain't big enough, Producers in the game, ain't Hit enough
My luxurious living and music production status are not satisfying enough

Don't talk to me about no hoes, You ain't hit enough
You can't relate to my lifestyle, don't talk to me about it

Who fuckin' with you when, The lights go down?
Who will stand by you when things get tough?

What is gon' land on when the dice roll out?
What will the outcome be when taking risks?

Backwoods smoke by the pound, Had my nigga Sonny break it down, yeah
I smoke a lot of cigars with my friend Sonny

Gallardo keep me sane, too much on my brain
My Lamborghini Gallardo is a source of comfort amidst stress

Too much on my plate, I can't take a brake, Sayin' grace at the table, I got it from Bey
I have too much going on to take a break, but still give thanks to God at dinner like Beyoncé does

Prayin' they let Big Hit off of his case, Run the whole office, I stay in the race
Hoping Hit-Boy can beat his legal troubles while I continue to run my business

Still pink at the bottle, she making mistake, Put moms in the new addie, I can not complain
I'm enjoying my success despite the women around me making choices I wouldn't, and I can't complain because I bought my mom a new car

Get to it, that's my motto, We won't ever change
My team's goal is to keep hustling and never change

Still the same if I ever change, Put that on my last name
Despite potential future changes, I'll always stay true to my family name

Want somebody that's gon' pay your bills, Ah ha? Never met nobody this real, Ah ha?
Looking for someone who will provide for you financially? You won't find anyone as genuine as me

Have some safe sex while we chill, Ah ha?
Let's have sex while practicing safety precautions

Screamin' Half-A-Mil, screamin' Half-A-Mil
We're representing our group, Half-A-Mil

I just took the fronto to the face (ah ha?), Got my shit movin', fast pace, yeah (ah ha?), Stickin' to the script, we on Ace (ah ha?), By 21 year old got on her waist (Half-A-Mil)
I'm smoking cigars and feeling motivated, sticking to my plan with the support of my young partner

That might get her bills paid, Park the Vintage in the driveway, uhh, Slide off in the Wagon with Dom K
My young partner might help her financially, while I park my classic car and leave with Dom Kennedy

Still trippin' on how I, Made millions with Kanye
I'm still amazed I made so much money working with Kanye West

I been swinging for the fences, Nothin' but big business
I'm constantly taking risks for success in large ventures

She know my name, but not my face, I'm not offended
People recognize my success but may not actually know what I look like, and I'm not bothered by it

Shit, usually you can catch me in the tuck, Your niggas pullin' stunts, My niggas pullin' up
I'm usually behind the scenes while my team handles business and my rivals try to show off

Four door under my arm, like a, Diamond rings, watch how they buss, Fuck it man, I'm all out of trust, Y'all do ya shit, But y'all ain't hard as us
I have a gun and flashy jewelry, and I've lost trust in others. Do your own thing, but you can't compare to my team

Get to it accounts tomorrow comin', Bars nice like a nigga that, Needs to borrow somethin'
I'm working hard because bills are due soon, and my rhymes are great like someone who needs to borrow money

Game go how it go, you gotta love it, Snake niggas, your karma comin', uhh
Life goes how it goes, you have to accept it. People who are deceptive will experience consequences in the future

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