Azalea's debut studio album, The New Classic (2014), peaked among the top five on several charts worldwide, but received mixed reviews from within the industry. The album eventually topped the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, making Azalea the first non-American female rapper to reach the top of the chart. The New Classic was preceded by Azalea's debut single "Work" and chart-topping single "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX), which hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Azalea was featured on Ariana Grande's 2014 single "Problem", which peaked at number two behind "Fancy". With these hits, Azalea became the second musical act (behind The Beatles) act to rank at number one and two simultaneously on the Hot 100 with their debut appearances on the chart. In addition, she achieved three top ten hits simultaneously on the Hot 100 with the aforementioned songs and the album's fifth single, "Black Widow" (featuring Rita Ora), which debuted later that year.
After her debut album, Azalea released a slew of singles to build anticipation for her intended second album, Digital Distortion. However, a series of conflicts with her label, as well as personal conflicts, resulted in the project being cancelled. Consequently, Azalea switched labels, releasing the EP Survive the Summer (2018) under Island Records. Further disagreements led to Azalea becoming an independent artist and creating her own label, Bad Dreams, through a distribution deal with Empire. Her second album, In My Defense, was released in 2019, followed by another EP, Wicked Lips, that same year. Before taking a hiatus from music, Azalea released her third studio album, The End of an Era, in August 2021.
Azalea's accolades include two American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, a People's Choice Award, four Teen Choice Awards and four Grammy Award nominations. Azalea's official YouTube channel has accumulated more than 3.4 billion views, with 15 music videos receiving over 100 million views on Vevo.
Treasure Island
Iggy Azalea Lyrics
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Looks so good and I'm flying here
Soaring high like a eagle hoe
Baddest bitch in my hemisphere
Drugs the camp and I'll let you know
Saved every song so you can hear
I'm the leader of my circle I'm the head of my peers, I'm the leader of the
Ladies lets get this clear
10 million sold when I drop
10 million flows, think she hot
10 million hoes in my drop
10 million pounds watch my clock
10 million years at the top
My time will start today nicki paved the way
Came to far to leave now I can't stop uh
Get your styrofoam cups raise em high
Let em know it's team iggy bitch till you die
Gets your tats, get your shirts let the world see who running this let em
Know you belong to me
La la lock ups make em lean I got vacants on my chain you you can't mess
With my team I got vacants on my chain
I I I I live the dream I got vacants on my chain
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Wa wa wa walk with the quee
In the song Treasure Island, Iggy Azalea raps about her reign as the leader in her circle with confidence and pride. She starts off by referring to the "cutest hoes" in her "southern flow," showcasing her pride in her Southern roots. She then goes on to describe herself as "soaring high like an eagle hoe" and the "baddest bitch" in her hemisphere, affirming her dominance and power. Iggy also references drugs and saving every song so others can hear, possibly hinting at her hard work and dedication to her craft.
The chorus of the song revolves around Iggy's success and her loyal team, as she encourages them to proudly show their support for her with tattoos and shirts. She also mentions her "vacants on my chain," which could mean that she is wearing a white gold chain with diamonds, symbolizing her success and wealth. The song finishes with Iggy proclaiming that she has "vacants on my chain" again, along with a repetition of the phrase "I live the dream."
Line by Line Meaning
Cutest hoes in my southern flow
My rap style attracts the most attractive women in the southern US.
Looks so good and I'm flying here
I feel great and am enjoying life with all its luxuries.
Soaring high like a eagle hoe
I fly high and feel unstoppable.
Baddest bitch in my hemisphere
I am the most dominant and confident woman in my region.
Drugs the camp and I'll let you know
I am open about my drug use and make sure everyone knows about it.
Saved every song so you can hear
I keep all my songs for my fans to listen to and enjoy.
I'm the leader of my circle I'm the head of my peers, I'm the leader of the
I am the one in charge of my group of friends and peers.
Ladies lets get this clear
I am addressing all the women who are listening to my music.
That's how we rock
That's how we do it, that's what we're all about.
10 million sold when I drop
I sell millions of records every time I release a new album.
10 million flows, think she hot
I have millions of different rap styles, and people love them all.
10 million hoes in my drop
I have lots of attractive women in my convertible car.
10 million pounds watch my clock
I have lots of money and am always aware of how much I have.
10 million years at the top
I plan to stay successful for a very long time.
My time will start today nicki paved the way
I am grateful to Nicki Minaj for paving the way for female rappers, and today is the day I will become successful like her.
Came to far to leave now I can't stop uh
I have come too far in my career to quit now, and I won't stop until I am the best.
Get your styrofoam cups raise em high
I'm telling my fans to lift up their cups in celebration.
Let em know it's team iggy bitch till you die
I want everyone to know that they are part of my team forever.
Gets your tats, get your shirts let the world see who running this let em
I want all of my fans to have tattoos and wear shirts with my name on it so everyone knows who is in charge.
Know you belong to me
I want my fans to feel like they are part of my world and committed to my success.
La la lock ups make em lean I got vacants on my chain you you can't mess
I have a fancy jewelry chain with lots of diamonds that no one can compete with.
With my team I got vacants on my chain
I have a team of people who are loyal to me and will do anything to help me succeed.
I I I I live the dream I got vacants on my chain
I have achieved my dream and I have fancy jewelry to show for it.
Wa wa wa walk with the quee
I have a lot of confidence and am very powerful.
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Sarah Rebecca
on Work
i love this song iggy is awesome
Jalyn Welch
on Bounce
i love this song!
Carmela Bellucci
on Fancy
[Verse 1 — Iggy Azalea:]
First thing's first, I'm the realest (realest)
Drop this and let the whole world feel it (let them feel it)
And I'm still in the Murda Bizness
I could hold you down, like I'm givin' lessons in physics (right, right)
You should want a bad bitch like this (huh?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)
Takin' all the liquor straight, never chase that (never)
Rooftop like we bringin' '88 back (what?)
Bring the hooks in, where the bass at?
Champagne spillin', you should taste that
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Verse 2 — Iggy Azalea:]
I said, "Baby, I do this, I thought that you knew this."
Can't stand no haters and honest, the truth is
And my flow retarded, each beat did depart it
Swagger on stupid, I can't shop in no department
To get my money on time, if they not money, decline
And swear I meant that there so much that they give that line a rewind
So get my money on time, if they not money, decline
I just can't worry 'bout no haters, gotta stay on my grind
Now tell me, who that, who that? That do that, do that?
Put that paper over all, I thought you knew that, knew that
I be the I-G-G-Y, put my name in bold
I been working, I'm up in here with some change to throw
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Bridge — Charli XCX:]
Trash the hotel
Let's get drunk on the mini bar
Make the phone call
Feels so good getting what I want
Yeah, keep on turning it up
Chandelier swinging, we don't give a fuck
Film star, yeah I'm deluxe
Classic, expensive, you don't get to touch
Ow...
[Verse 3 — Iggy Azalea:]
Still stunned, how you love that?
Got the whole world asking how I does that
Hot girl, hands off, don't touch that
Look at it I bet you wishing you could clutch that
It's just the way you like it, huh?
You so good, he's just wishing he could bite it, huh?
Never turn down money,
Slaying these hoes, gold trigger on the gun like
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Outro:]
Who that, who that, I-G-G-Y
That do that, do that, I-I-G-G-Y
Who that, who that, I-I-I-G-G-Y
Blow
Who-who-who-who that, who that, I-G-G-Y
That do that, do that, I-I-G-G-Y
Who that, who that, I-I-I-G-G-Y
Blow