Together with production partner DJ Paul, Juicy J played an important role in the South's rise to prominence within the once East and West Coast dominated rap industry. Behind the duo's leadership, Three 6 Mafia rose from an underground phenomenon in Memphis to a nationally recognized rap empire, spinning off numerous solo albums for the collective's many members in the mid- to late '90s. Like his production partner, Juicy J specialized in dark, eerie tracks driven by bass-heavy beats and haunting sounds. He also raps as a member of Three 6 Mafia. Moreover, Three 6 Mafia ventured into filmmaking with Choices: The Movie and Choices II: The Set-Up, a straight-to-video film starring most of the Three 6 Mafia's collective, Hypnotize Minds. Juicy J (born Jordan Houston) and DJ Paul (Paul Beauregard) first came together at the dawn of the '90s, when they worked as DJs in the Memphis area. The two soon began producing their own tracks and invited numerous Memphis rappers to rap over the beats. They released the resulting tracks locally as Three 6 Mafia; years later these recordings would resurface as re-releases. In 1995, the loose collective Three 6 Mafia began to form and self-released its debut album, Mystic Stylez. The album became an underground success, and Three 6 Mafia, in turn, signed a distribution deal with Relativity for its Hypnotized Minds imprint. Throughout the late '90s, DJ Paul and Juicy J produced numerous albums a year for Hypnotized Minds and capitalized on the lucrative distribution deal. By the end of the decade, the two producers were at the helm of an empire, having extended their brand to alarming lengths, culminating with their commercial breakthrough album, When the Smoke Clears (2000), which debuted at number six on Billboard's album chart.
My Niggaz
Juicy J Lyrics
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my niggaz...
wherever I go, they goin' go
my niggaz...
if a hater get wrong, we goin' beat that boy
[Juicy J]:
40 glocks, AKs is the work tools
niggaz slick dissin' hating, really wanna be me
cuz I'm the realest in the game, bitch come see me
you niggaz kills me on the "powder get you hyper,"
you drink that liquor then turn into the ultimate fighter
i got some young niggaz that'll bend your fucking brains in
some stupid dumb nigga wild'n out the frame man
i'm at the club with my thugs doing a rain dance
we throw up signs in the air, cuz it's gangland
we in the V.I.P. vodka drankin'
diamonds shining eyes blinding big ring-n
[chorus]
[Juicy J]:
I bought a old school and put brains on the bitch
? thangs on the bitch
nigga I'm the man, I'm the same with the whips,
your baby mama love me, she go ham on the dick
you better play dead when I send out the hit
you said you dope dealing, let's go half on a brick
a large amount of beans and a pound of the mint
a small trap house where I sell all the shit
I know what it feel like broke in the slum
Hustle til I die, I'm gonna grind til I'm done
A real hood nigga i'm gonna shine like the sun
A champ with the work, I'll sell you a crumb
A hot flatscreen and a whole lot of guns
A fie triple bitch for a whole lot of fun
some fishscale coke you can test with your tongue
niggaz always saying, "oh shit, it's the bomb."
Still throwing sets up in the club, cracking dome-ahs
Nigga I'm a vet to the shit we be known for
rollin on some X my nig, I'm a stoner
I keep a rusty Tech that'll keep you in a coma
[chorus]
The song "My Niggaz" by Juicy J is a tribute to his loyal and dedicated friends who always have his back no matter what. The chorus talks about how wherever Juicy J goes, his niggaz go with him, and they will beat anyone up who wrongs them. The first verse has Juicy J flexing his street cred by describing his work tools as 40 glocks and AKs, and calling out haters who want to be him because he is the realest in the game. He also talks about how he has some young niggaz who will bend your brain in, indicating that he has a crew of dangerous and ruthless thugs with him. The verse ends with him throwing up signs in the air, signifying his gang affiliation.
The second verse has Juicy J bragging about his material possessions, including an old school car with brains on it, thangs on it, and a lot of guns. He also talks about his drug dealing business and how he will go half on a brick with anyone who is willing. He then goes on to describe himself as a hustler who will grind until he is done, and a real hood nigga who will shine like the sun. He ends the verse with a warning to those who cross him, saying that he keeps a rusty Tech that will keep you in a coma.
Overall, the song is an unapologetic celebration of gang culture, violence, and material wealth. Juicy J paints a picture of himself as a street kingpin with a loyal crew of thugs who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect him.
Line by Line Meaning
ski mask, black clothes is the work suit
I dress in all black with my ski mask on when I'm working
40 glocks, AKs is the work tools
I use guns like AKs and Glocks to do my work
niggaz slick dissin' hating, really wanna be me
People talk shit about me because they want to be like me
cuz I'm the realest in the game, bitch come see me
I'm the most real person in the rap game and you can come see me to prove it
you niggaz kills me on the "powder get you hyper,"
I find it funny when people talk about how hyped up they get on drugs
you drink that liquor then turn into the ultimate fighter
People act tough after drinking alcohol
i got some young niggaz that'll bend your fucking brains in
I have young guys who will really mess you up
some stupid dumb nigga wild'n out the frame man
I have dumb guys who act wild and crazy
i'm at the club with my thugs doing a rain dance
I'm at the club with my friends, throwing up gang signs and celebrating
we throw up signs in the air, cuz it's gangland
We throw up gang signs to show our allegiance
we in the V.I.P. vodka drankin'
We're in the VIP drinking vodka
diamonds shining eyes blinding big ring-n
My diamonds are so bright they blind people and I have a big ring on
I bought a old school and put brains on the bitch
I bought a classic car and put a lot of work into it
? thangs on the bitch
I put a lot of accessories or features on the car
nigga I'm the man, I'm the same with the whips
I'm the man and I'm the same way with my cars
your baby mama love me, she go ham on the dick
Your girl loves me and goes crazy in bed
you better play dead when I send out the hit
You should act like you're dead when I come after you
you said you dope dealing, let's go half on a brick
You said you sell drugs, let's go half on a kilo of cocaine
a large amount of beans and a pound of the mint
I have a lot of pills and a pound of marijuana
a small trap house where I sell all the shit
I have a small house where I sell my drugs
I know what it feel like broke in the slum
I know what it's like to be poor and live in the ghetto
Hustle til I die, I'm gonna grind til I'm done
I'm going to keep hustling and grinding until I die
A real hood nigga i'm gonna shine like the sun
I'm a real gangster and I'm going to be successful
A champ with the work, I'll sell you a crumb
I'm good at selling drugs and I'll even sell you a small amount
A hot flatscreen and a whole lot of guns
I have a nice TV and a lot of guns
A fie triple bitch for a whole lot of fun
I have three attractive women for a lot of fun
some fishscale coke you can test with your tongue
I have high-quality cocaine that you can taste
niggaz always saying, "oh shit, it's the bomb."
People always say how awesome I am
Still throwing sets up in the club, cracking dome-ahs
I'm still representing my gang in the club and getting into fights
Nigga I'm a vet to the shit we be known for
I'm experienced in the gang activities we're known for
rollin on some X my nig, I'm a stoner
I'm high on ecstasy and marijuana
I keep a rusty Tech that'll keep you in a coma
I have a gun that will seriously hurt or kill you
[chorus]
Refrain
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