Adjei grew up on the "infamous" Broadwater Farm housing estate in Tottenham. He is of Ghanaian origin. His moniker derives from a childhood nickname due to his head's resemblance to a 50p coin. He first began rapping in his early teens, though only began focusing on it after his first release from prison.
He began releasing music in the early 2010s under the name Headz, including as part of a group named Star Gang. In 2014 he released his only mixtape under that alias, titled "Headz or Tails." Also part of Star Gang was fellow Tottenham rapper RV - he and Headie One became frequent collaborators, including co-releasing the mixtapes Sticks & Stones (2016) and Drillers x Trappers (2017). Together they formed part of OFB, a drill crew based in the Broadwater Farm estate.
In February 2018, he released his next solo mixtape as Headie One, titled The One. This included "Know Better" with RV, which became an "underground hit". In May he was featured on "Missing", a Belly Squad track that peaked at number 84 on the UK Singles Chart. This was followed by another solo mixtape, The One Two, in June 2018, which entered the UK Albums Chart at number 32.
In January 2019, his single "18HUNNA", featuring Dave, entered the UK chart at number 6 - the highest a UK drill artist has ever charted. In March he released his sixth mixtape, and third with RV, Drillers x Trappers II. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number 21. "Match Day", the first single from the mixtape, entered the Singles Chart at number 86. On 25th July 2019, Headie One released the official YouTube video for his 'Rubbery Bandz' single.
Rose Gold
Headie One Lyrics
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Huh
Turn, turn
All this rose gold on, swear I smell like roses (turn, turn, turn)
Louis Vuitton embroidery, though I made the wrong choices
I hit it from the back, shawty beggin' me to choke her
I might buy her a rose gold choker (turn)
I might buy her a rose gold Rolex (turn, ay)
Told me turn and I followed those voices
Am I lost? I just trust the process
I was obsessed with money
Now I'm obsessed with the progress
The vending machine, I couldn't even put coins in
All I wanted was Cola
I didn't ever wanna feed the streets poison
I had to do up that yola
How do you buy rose gold in euros?
Dubai, buy rose gold in dirhams
I was gonna buy rose gold in Zurich
At that point I was just bein' curious
Bad B skin tone rose gold
She like bein' naked, she a nudist
My heart was broken, got my neck frozen (turn, turn, turn)
Even got my rose gold plated Cupid
Hm juggers, blood stains and tuna (one)
Touch road, head straight to the bando
Got dog hairs on my fifty pound Puma's
Now I open my closet and everything Gucci (bling)
Snakes in the hood, Medusa
Pissed off 'cah I got a rose gold future (turn)
Like, smile when I look at my rose gold wrist
It got a good sense of humour (turn, ay)
All I think is rose gold
I'm surprised it ain't gave me tumor
I fall a sleep on rose gold
That's why you believe in the rumors
I need a life to make me more rose gold
At my art show, the Coupe
I got all the shows gold, I want more
There's always space for improvement
All this rose gold on, swear I smell like roses
Louis Vuitton embroidery, though I made the wrong choices (one)
I hit it from the back, shawty beggin' me to choke her
I might buy her a rose gold choker
She said she wanna spend some time (turn, turn, ay)
I might buy her a rose gold Rolex (ay)
Told me turn and I followed those voices
Am I lost? I just trust the process
I was obsessed with money
Now I'm obsessed with the progress (one)
The vending machine, I couldn't even put coins in
All I wanted was Cola
I didn't ever wanna feed the streets poison
I had to do up that yola (one)
From the bando with the white hairs like Sisqó (turn)
When I close my eyes at night
I can still hear that Nokia ringtone (argh)
Uptown, with Rakim, don't wig low
That's enclosin' wads of pink notes
Plain Jane rose gold looks simple
But it still compliments my skin tone (bling)
You ever had a good girl turn nympho?
Ass patted, then it jiggles (ay)
Both thumbs in her back dimples
Wrist like ice cream dipped in sprinkles
(Told me turn, ay)
Bad B come for the flick
Whine up her waist and wiggle, wiggle
Free shh, he a well-known savage
Knife work lethal, like Bizzle (turn, turn, turn, turn)
Ask gang, had the block like wap yard
Suttin' go bang-bang, some whistle
Still out here shoppin' for spinners
One day I went to Lidl
Remember when we used to go shop for singles?
Now we're here chartin' with the singles
Really had those Rambo's twinnin'
I was like a partin' in the middle (one)
All this rose gold on, swear I smell like roses
Louis Vuitton embroidery, though I made the wrong choices
I hit it from the back, shawty beggin' me to choke her
I might buy her a rose gold choker
She said she wanna spend some time
I might buy her a rose gold Rolex
Told me turn and I followed those voices
Am I lost? I just trust the process
I was obsessed with money
Now I'm obsessed with the progress
The vending machine, I couldn't even put coins in
All I wanted was Cola
I didn't ever wanna feed the streets poison
I had to do up that yola
(Ghosty)
In Headie One's song "Rose Gold," the artist expresses his love for rose gold and how it represents his progress from being obsessed with money to being fixated on his personal growth. The song begins with Ghosty rapping the chorus and establishes a theme of change and evolution, which is present throughout the rest of the lyrics. Headie One alludes to having made mistakes in his life, noting that he should have made better choices despite being able to afford fancy Louis Vuitton embroidery. The artist also highlights the importance of trust in the process of personal growth and development, and how he has learned to embrace and accept his struggles instead of simply chasing money.
Headie One delves into various topics, including his past struggles with money, the temptation of poison in his community, his love for Dubai and its currency, and his current obsession with rose gold. He notes that even after achieving success, he remains humble and recognizes that there is always room for improvement. The artist also alludes to his experiences with love and intimacy, sharing that he might buy his love interest a rose gold choker and Rolex watch. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the central value in exploring growth and development through rose gold.
Line by Line Meaning
All this rose gold on, swear I smell like roses (turn, turn, turn)
I'm covered in rose gold and I smell as sweet as roses.
Louis Vuitton embroidery, though I made the wrong choices
My Louis Vuitton is well designed, though I have made some bad life choices.
I hit it from the back, shawty beggin' me to choke her
She likes it rough and wants me to choke her from behind.
I might buy her a rose gold choker (turn)
I could buy her a rose gold necklace that fits tightly around her neck.
She said she wanna spend some time (turn)
She wants to spend some time with me.
I might buy her a rose gold Rolex (turn, ay)
I'm thinking about purchasing her a rose gold Rolex watch.
Told me turn and I followed those voices
Voices in my head directed me to turn in a particular direction.
Am I lost? I just trust the process
I might be lost, but I'm trusting my instincts and process anyway.
I was obsessed with money
I had an unhealthy obsession with money.
Now I'm obsessed with the progress
My focus has shifted from money to progress.
The vending machine, I couldn't even put coins in
The vending machine was broken or wouldn't accept my coins.
All I wanted was Cola
All I wanted was a Coca-Cola.
I didn't ever wanna feed the streets poison
I didn't want to contribute to the streets being a harmful place.
I had to do up that yola
I had to sell drugs to earn money.
How do you buy rose gold in euros?
How do you purchase rose gold using euros?
Dubai, buy rose gold in dirhams
In Dubai, you can buy rose gold using dirhams.
I was gonna buy rose gold in Zurich
I had planned to buy rose gold in Zurich.
At that point I was just bein' curious
At that time, I was just interested in seeing what would happen.
Bad B skin tone rose gold
A woman with a beautiful skin tone that looks great with rose gold.
She like bein' naked, she a nudist
She enjoys being naked and is a nudist.
My heart was broken, got my neck frozen (turn, turn, turn)
My heart was broken and I feel stuck or frozen in that emotion.
Even got my rose gold plated Cupid
I have a charm of Cupid that is plated in rose gold.
Hm juggers, blood stains and tuna (one)
I have money, blood on my clothes, and drugs, such as tuna.
Touch road, head straight to the bando
I hit the road and went straight to the drug house.
Got dog hairs on my fifty pound Puma's
My expensive Puma shoes have dog hair on them.
Now I open my closet and everything Gucci (bling)
I've upgraded my wardrobe and now everything I own is Gucci.
Snakes in the hood, Medusa
There are dangerous and deceitful people in my neighborhood, like Medusa.
Pissed off 'cah I got a rose gold future (turn)
I'm angry because I have a future that looks bright and wealthy.
Like, smile when I look at my rose gold wrist
I feel happy when I look at my rose gold watch.
It got a good sense of humour (turn, ay)
My watch is playful and makes me laugh.
All I think is rose gold
Rose gold is all I can think about.
I'm surprised it ain't gave me tumor
I'm surprised my obsession with rose gold hasn't caused me harm.
I fall a sleep on rose gold
I feel comfortable and relaxed when surrounded by rose gold.
That's why you believe in the rumors
People believe rumors about me because of my love for rose gold.
I need a life to make me more rose gold
I need to live in a way that enhances my love for rose gold.
At my art show, the Coupe
I displayed my art while driving in my coupe car.
I got all the shows gold, I want more
I have achieved success and recognition, but am striving for more.
There's always space for improvement
There's always room to improve and grow.
From the bando with the white hairs like Sisqó (turn)
I came from the drug house with white hairs resembling Sisqó's hair.
When I close my eyes at night, I can still hear that Nokia ringtone (argh)
I still hear the sound of a Nokia phone's ringtone when I go to bed at night.
Uptown, with Rakim, don't wig low
I'm in uptown with Rakim (a rapper) and not trying to hide my presence.
That's enclosin' wads of pink notes
I'm carrying around a lot of pink hundred dollar bills.
Plain Jane rose gold looks simple
The plain design of rose gold looks simple and beautiful.
But it still compliments my skin tone (bling)
Even though it's plain, rose gold still looks great on me.
You ever had a good girl turn nympho?
Have you ever been with a seemingly good girl who turns into a nymphomaniac?
Ass patted, then it jiggles (ay)
When I pat her butt, it jiggles around.
Both thumbs in her back dimples
I have my thumbs in the dimples above her butt cheeks.
Wrist like ice cream dipped in sprinkles (Told me turn, ay)
My wrist is sparkling and shining like ice cream dipped in sprinkles.
Bad B come for the flick
A beautiful woman came to be in a movie.
Whine up her waist and wiggle, wiggle
She danced and moved her waist in a sexy way.
Free shh, he a well-known savage
A well-known man who's free is also a savage.
Knife work lethal, like Bizzle (turn, turn, turn, turn)
My knife skills are deadly, like Bizzle's (a rapper).
Ask gang, had the block like wap yard
Ask my gang, we've taken over the block like a dance hall.
Suttin' go bang-bang, some whistle
There's the sound of something going bang-bang and a whistle.
Still out here shoppin' for spinners
I'm still looking for the perfect spinner (car wheel).
One day I went to Lidl
I went to the supermarket chain Lidl at one point.
Remember when we used to go shop for singles?
Remember when we used to buy singles (digital music files)?
Now we're here chartin' with the singles
Now we're successful and topping the music charts with our singles.
Really had those Rambo's twinnin'
We were really successful, as if we had two Rambo characters working with us.
I was like a partin' in the middle (one)
I had a hairstyle with a middle part at one point.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Irving Ampofo Adjei
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CORDsocials
When Headie's on this vibe, he don't miss. Elite
@xxxking_3475
‘I was obsessed with money now I’m obsessed with the progress’💥🔥
@skysarfo8402
Xxxking_34 💯
@autumnleaves7872
Real shit it becomes about new goals you set
@michaelgabriel3296
Sic lyrics 💥🔥
@anonymouselite7667
I love this verse
@TheKing-uf9bv
BANGER
@RealGennaa
Headie’s flow is something else man🥶
@kdotbreakerz4105
🥶🥶
@micah0190
The Illustrious word