On January 28, 2014, his first project was released, titled Cilvia Demo. The EP debuted at number 40 on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold 8,500 copies in the United States during its first week of release. On May 5, 2014, XXL revealed Rashad was included in their annual freshman class.
On September 2, 2016, Rashad released his debut studio album, The Sun's Tirade. The Sun's Tirade received critical acclaim from music critics, debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200 and sold 19,000 copies its first week.
Hey Mista
Isaiah Rashad Lyrics
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I'll fucking leave bro
I'll fucking leave
I'm parking (yeah)
Don't turn it off, just keep it rolling (yeah)
Uh, just keep it rolling, look keep the lights on, just watch this (yeah)
Watch, watch this, look, look
Yeah
Me and my niggas on P's, then we was on blades
Then we was on sofas (ayy)
Knowing them bitches gon' tease, like we was stage
When we was on porches (ayy, ayy)
Sunny done got a lil' paid and got a lil' horse
And got a lil' fortress, yeah
I was just having them days, I'd hit the subway
Then I would hit Portia, yeah
Bitch, you a fever
Bitch, don't sweat me when I'm hot
You want some leisure (yeah, oh, oh, nah, nah, not at all)
I got the big truck
Parking trying to save the world
I drove the eco, yeah
Me and my niggas on P's, then we was on blades
Then we was on sofas (ayy)
Knowing them bitches gon' tease, like we was stage
When we was on porches (ayy, ayy)
Sunny done got a lil' paid and got a lil' horse
And got a lil' fortress, yeah
I was just having them days, I'd hit the subway
Then I would hit Portia, yeah
Hey mista (yeah)
Can I light my bitches up?
Can I cool my bitches off?
Can I bring them bitches home?
Then I put my bitches on
Stocks and some good investments
Plots in a new direction
Pop that lil' coochie, baby
I got the Uber waiting
Shotgun for you and Stacy
Top of the generation
Too cool for complications
Don't leave my Johnson waiting
Pimp or you prostituting
Bite that piranha, baby
Sing it's your concert, baby
Ooh, you a monster, baby
Spit on the rocket
Float on the mothership
Don't call me daddy, baby
Don't need no love
But I can't bust when I'm masturbating
Pop off the ratchet
And it's lust for the record (man)
Me and my niggas on P's, then we was on blades
Then we was on sofas (ayy)
Knowing them bitches gon' tease, like we was stage
When we was on porches (ayy, ayy)
Sunny done got a lil' paid and got a lil' horse
And got a lil' fortress, yeah
I was just having them days, I'd hit the subway
Then I would hit Portia, yeah
Uh, you can delete this little, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah" thing I did
The lyrics of "Hey Mista" are layered with a variety of themes that touch upon Isaiah's life, experiences, and overall perspective. The song's opening is initially confrontational, with the artist expressing a willingness to leave and abandon the situation he is currently in. However, as the song progresses, the focus shifts towards a more introspective and reflective style. The following verses talk about Isaiah's past experiences, from the days where he had to take public transportation to his current stable "fortress." While it's unclear what the "blades" and "sofas" refer to, they imply a sense of progression from his past to his present.
The chorus opens with an almost playful request for permission, asking whether Isaiah can "light" and "cool" his "bitches" off. It's unclear who or what these "bitches" are, but they could refer to either a metaphorical or literal sense. The remainder of the chorus touches upon themes of finance and investment, such as "Stocks and some good investments" and "Plotting a new direction." The song then ends with a series of rapid-fire lines, which touch upon themes of lust, power, and self-motivation.
Overall, "Hey Mista" is a song that contains a lot of different layers and themes. It's a song about growth, empowerment, progression, and indulgence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll leave right now Kal
I will leave immediately, Kal
I'll fucking leave bro
I will leave now or immediately, my friend
I'll fucking leave
I will leave immediately
I'm parking (yeah)
I have stopped the car (yes)
Don't turn it off, just keep it rolling (yeah)
Do not stop the recording, let it continue (yes)
Uh, just keep it rolling, look keep the lights on, just watch this (yeah)
Please, let the recording continue, keep the lights on and watch this carefully (yes)
Me and my n****s on P's, then we was on blades
My group of friends and I started with drugs and then transitioned to cars
Then we was on sofas (ayy)
Later, we were more interested in relaxing and entertaining ourselves (wow)
Knowing them bitches gon' tease, like we was stage
Recognizing that women would lead us on as if we were performers
When we was on porches (ayy, ayy)
During the time when we would chill on the front porch (wow, wow)
Sunny done got a lil' paid and got a lil' horse
My friend Sunny earned some money and bought a small horse (neigh)
And got a lil' fortress, yeah
He also bought a small fortress for himself (cool)
I was just having them days, I'd hit the subway
I used to take the train in those days (metro)
Then I would hit Portia, yeah
I would then go to visit a woman named Portia (yes)
Bitch, you a fever
Woman, you are a problem for me (ugh)
Bitch, don't sweat me when I'm hot
Please do not bother me when I am busy (annoyed)
You want some leisure (yeah, oh, oh, nah, nah, not at all)
You seem to want to have a good time with me, but I'm not interested (yes, oh no)
I got the big truck
I have a large vehicle
Parking trying to save the world
I am trying to park and do something good for the world
I drove the eco, yeah
I drove an electric car (yes)
Hey mista (yeah)
Excuse me sir (yes)
Can I light my bitches up?
May I illuminate my female friends (wow)
Can I cool my bitches off?
May I refresh my female friends (cool)
Can I bring them bitches home?
Can I bring these women to my place
Then I put my bitches on
Then I introduced my female friends to someone / something
Stocks and some good investments
I have invested in some good assets
Plots in a new direction
I am considering a new direction in life / career
Pop that lil' coochie, baby
Perform a sexual act for me, dear
I got the Uber waiting
I have arranged an Uber to pick us up (cool)
Shotgun for you and Stacy
You and your friend Stacy can sit in the front of the car (cool)
Top of the generation
I am at the forefront of this generation
Too cool for complications
I am too sophisticated to be involved in any complications
Don't leave my Johnson waiting
Do not keep me waiting
Pimp or you prostituting
You are either a pimp or a prostitute
Bite that piranha, baby
You need to take action and be brave, dear
Sing it's your concert, baby
Sing as if you are performing in a concert, dear
Ooh, you a monster, baby
You are an impressive or intimidating person, dear
Spit on the rocket
Perform an extraordinary feat
Float on the mothership
Let's go on a wild adventure (cool)
Don't call me daddy, baby
Please do not refer to me as daddy, dear
Don't need no love
I do not require love
But I can't bust when I'm masturbating
But I cannot orgasm while masturbating
Pop off the ratchet
Remove the weapon (cool)
And it's lust for the record (man)
I only want a physical relationship for the sake of experience (dude)
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Isaiah McClain
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Gonzalo Valles
[Chorus]
Me and my niggas was p’s
Then we was on blades
Then we was on sofas (Ayy)
Knowing them bitches gone tease (Ayy)
Like we was on stage
When we was on porches, yeah (Ayy, ayy)
Sunny done got a lil' paid
And got a lil' horse
And got a lil' fortress, yeah
I was just having them days
I’d hit the subway
Then I would hit Porsche, yeah
[Verse 2]
Hey mister (Yeah)
Can I light my bitches up?
Can I cool my bitches off?
Can I bring them bitches home?
Then I put my bitches on
Stocks and some good investments
Plots in a new direction
Pop that lil' coochie, baby
I got the Uber waiting
Shotgun for you and Stacy
Top of the generation
Too cool for complications
Don’t leave my Johnson waiting
Pimp or you prostituting
Bite that piranha, baby
Sang it’s your concert, baby
Ooh, you a monster, baby
Spit on the rocket, baby
Float on the mothership
Don’t call me daddy, baby
Don’t need no love
But I can’t bust
When I’m masturbating
Pop off the ratchet
And it’s lust
For the record (Man)
Aurora Hiraeth
I seriously took the day off of work to just roll around a listen to this album all day. Did not disappoint.
blue
@Ashley Rose h
AfrOX Indef
Based ✔️🔥🔥
JAYSHANE3
Goals.
P.O.S.S LLC
Straight up!
Baskasboominbrows
@Derek Alanis I struggled with addiction, I’m almost a month and a half clean, this album is the better than getting high
Mont The Beat Maker
The vocal layering on this project is beyond perfect.
Anthony Phidel
YES thank you
austin byrum
@Bird Rustler TDE don’t miss
Bird Rustler
Agreed. The production is really trippy and creative on this album.