JME has released 4 mixtapes, entitled Boy Better Know, subtitled (Edition 1) - Shh Hut Yuh Muh, (Edition 2) - Poomplex, (Edition 3) - Derkhead and (Edition 4) - Tropical (Instrumental). He has also released various tracks and EPs on vinyl, such as "Serious" and "Wasteman EP". JME's debut studio album "Famous?" was released on 14th July 2008, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with artists such as Wiley, Skepta, and Tempa T. His second studio album "Blam!" was released on 4th October 2010, from which three singles have already been released; "Over Me", "Sidetracked" featuring Wiley, and "CD Is Dead" featuring Tempa T. JME maintains a personal Twitter account at http://twitter.com/jmebbk.
"JME is the best grime MC in the UK"
Music Ting
JME Lyrics
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Album : Blam
Track Title: Music Ting
They say you get out what you put in
I've been screaming Boy Better Know CEO on the roads
From about 6 years ago
And what have I have to show apart from the stress and woe
But a fan base that still grows
They say you rip what you sow
Now I'm an old strider
Somebody pass me the fertilizer
Promoter didn't you read the rider
I earn a wage on the stage
Tryina sell this seed
I just gaze at these ravers they're just so deceived
(Chorus)
They don't what me round here
But I slipped in (slipped in) ya, ya, ya
The music ting
No, no, no, no, no
They don't what me round here
But I slipped in (slipped in) ya, ya, ya
The music ting
They say money makes the world go round
But it was spinning before currency
Those who choose to keep their eyes shut
Shall no know better than those who cannot see
But I can see better than most of you
Cuss I been a veteran
Since my hepatitis injection
Since mom-se had the C-section
From birth I know why I was put on this earth
To see the difference between what something costs
And what it's worth
It wasn't a gift or a curse
It was something I had to learn
If I'm faced with 2 bad options in life I know what's worse
(Chorus)
They don't what me round here
But I slipped in (slipped in) ya, ya, ya
The music ting
No, no, no, no, no
They don't what me round here
But I slipped in (slipped in) ya, ya, ya
The music ting
See they think we're crooks-se
They were looking at the bad not the good
That's why I'm biggin-up man like Nooks
He was still bookin us man for the shucks
That's why I'm biggin-up man like AJ
He won't forget man on pay day
Instant bank transfer no lay lay
Not left out in the rain like Ray-J
Can't forget man that don't forget me
So I'm biggin-up man like Tim and Barry
Together like weed and danny
Together like Brook and Anthony
I told you they won't forget me
On my famous album they blessed me
I'm biggin-up man like SP
Keepin my face on the screen safe
(Chorus)
They don't what me round here
But I slipped in (slipped in) ya, ya, ya
The music ting
No, no, no, no, no
They don't what me round here
But I slipped in (slipped in) ya, ya, ya
The music ting
In "Music Ting" by JME, he starts by reflecting on the failure of his chart success despite his hard work as the CEO of Boy Better Know for six years. He wonders what he has to show apart from stress and woe. However, JME finds solace in the fact that his fan base is still growing despite the lack of chart success. He continues by saying that he is like an old strider who needs someone to pass the fertilizer to keep going. JME is trying to sell his seed to the fans but feels that they are deceived. He knows that he gets out what he puts in, but it seems as if he's getting less than what he's given.
In the chorus of "Music Ting," JME reflects on how some people don't want him around but he has still managed to “slip in” with the music ting. He believes that money does not make the world go round but understands that it is something that people need. JME has come to understand the worth of something and what it costs, and he knows which is worse between two bad options in life. Despite the uphill battle he faces, he knows he will always have people like Nooks, AJ, Tim, Barry, and SP to hold him down and keep his face on the screen safe.
Line by Line Meaning
They say you get out what you put in
The amount of effort you put in will reflect what you get out in the end.
I've been screaming Boy Better Know CEO on the roads
I've been promoting my brand on the streets.
From about 6 years ago
I've been doing it for a long time.
And what have I have to show apart from the stress and woe
Despite the hard work and struggles, I haven't seen much tangible success.
Chart success? No
I haven't achieved mainstream chart success.
But a fan base that still grows
Despite not having mainstream success, my fan base continues to grow.
They say you rip what you sow
You reap what you sow.
Now I'm an old strider
Now I'm a seasoned veteran.
Somebody pass me the fertilizer
I need some help to keep going and growing.
Promoter didn't you read the rider
Promoter, did you not read my contract and fulfill my demands?
I earn a wage on the stage
My income primarily comes from performing on stage.
Tryina sell this seed
I'm trying to promote and sell my music.
I just gaze at these ravers they're just so deceived
I watch the fans at shows and see that they are easily misled and not fully aware of what's going on.
They say money makes the world go round
Some people believe money is the most important thing in life.
But it was spinning before currency
The world still existed before the invention of money.
Those who choose to keep their eyes shut
Those who choose to ignore reality.
Shall no know better than those who cannot see
They will be no better off than those who are physically unable to see.
But I can see better than most of you
I have a better understanding of the situation than most people.
Cuss I been a veteran
Because I've been around for a long time and have experience.
Since my hepatitis injection
For a long time now.
Since mom-se had the C-section
Since I was born.
From birth I know why I was put on this earth
I have a purpose in life.
To see the difference between what something costs
To understand the difference between the monetary value and the true value of something.
And what it's worth
What something is truly worth beyond the price tag.
It wasn't a gift or a curse
It was simply a part of my life.
It was something I had to learn
I had to work hard to understand and learn this lesson.
If I'm faced with 2 bad options in life I know what's worse
I know how to make the tough decisions and choose the lesser of two evils.
See they think we're crooks-se
People label us as criminals.
They were looking at the bad not the good
People were only seeing the negative aspects of our community, not the positive.
That's why I'm biggin-up man like Nooks
That's why I'm praising people like Nooks who support and believe in our community.
He was still bookin us man for the shucks
He was still giving us opportunities even when it seemed pointless.
That's why I'm biggin-up man like AJ
That's why I'm praising people like AJ who keep their promises and pay us for our work.
He won't forget man on pay day
He won't forget to pay us fairly for our performances.
Instant bank transfer no lay lay
He pays us promptly and efficiently.
Not left out in the rain like Ray-J
He doesn't leave us stranded and unpaid like others in the industry.
Can't forget man that don't forget me
I won't forget those who have supported me and helped me along the way.
So I'm biggin-up man like Tim and Barry
So I'm praising people like Tim and Barry who have helped me in my career.
Together like weed and danny
Working together flawlessly like good pairings.
Together like Brook and Anthony
Working together and complementing each other like Brook and Anthony.
I told you they won't forget me
I know these people will always remember me and support me.
On my famous album they blessed me
These people supported and contributed to my successful album.
I'm biggin-up man like SP
I'm praising people like SP who help me stay safe and secure.
Keeping my face on the screen safe
Helping me stay safe and protected while maintaining my online presence.
(Chorus)
They don't what me round here
They don't want me in this space or community.
But I slipped in (slipped in) ya, ya, ya
But I found a way to be here regardless.
The music ting
The music scene or industry.
No, no, no, no, no
Repeated negativity and rejection.
Contributed by Colton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheVelVyslanec
that is one of best tunes he made. so underated. BIG UP
straylight08
Still gives me goosebumps even though i've heard it loads.
SlapTheMonkey100🇺🇦
2019. Still fire. Cant wait for his new album.
Qwazzy ozzy
Dropped now
hor-hay Gonzalez
I love this guy!
Sherlock Holmes
I'm in love with this song.
Douche Frederik B.
This is my fav song for sure..
Jc Snaps
They don't want me round hereeee
But I slipped in
Yea yea...
the music ting💯 🔥🇬🇧
FOXY CL4N
About the realist you will find in the U.K
Qwazzy ozzy
FOXY CL4N this song is so underrated