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.
Smokin' Rollin'
Juicy J Lyrics
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I'm smokin' I'm rollin'
I'm smokin' I'm rollin'
I'm smokin' I'm rollin'
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Codeine in my system, man this life outstanding
Feel like I'm on another planet, I don't plan on landing
My Audemar is iced out, ice cream soft served
Prescription pills, prescription weed, drink prescription cough syrup
My swag belong on the short bus, I'm smokin' out in my tour bus
I'm chasing after that long money and I don't take no short cuts
Where the hell is we headed, I don't know but I'm high
I roll another zip of that fire, scream Taylor Gang or die
A zip and a double cup, bitch I'm pourin' up
Introduce ya to the fast life, but I'm slow as fuck
Bad bitch she take a sip, after that she open up
Livin' like a rock star, I never been sober bruh
I'm smokin' I'm rollin'
I'm smokin' I'm rollin'
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Ugh, smashing out, lashing out, keeping these bitches cashing out
Licking they ass, passing out, don't give a fuck if they mad or not
What you gon' do when they come for you, I'mma bust back like a hog would do
Macking game, on the lose, sip the foam, cup the deuce
High pursuit for a prostitute, hoes wanna choose, what's stopping you
That nigga there cock blocking you, I'mma show you what a rock baller do
I might rip the road like Pendergrass, Pimp C, ain't Teddy P
I just jump in the Benz and smash the gas, she wanna give me some ass,
But the dick ain't free
The song "Smokin' Rollin'" by Juicy J depicts the life of a celebrity who is living recklessly and enjoying the high life of drug use and partying. The song is about his experiences with various substances, including codeine, prescription pills, prescribed weed, and cough syrup, which have all taken a toll on his health, but he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. He feels like he's on another planet and doesn't even care about landing.
The lyrics in the first verse indicate that Juicy J is wealthy, wearing luxury items like an iced-out Audemar watch, and living a fast-paced life full of debauchery. His swag belongs on the short bus, and he smokes weed on his tour bus all the time. He's chasing the long money and refuses to take any shortcuts. Juicy J doesn't know where he is headed, but he's high and carefree, rolling another zip and screaming Taylor Gang or Die.
In the second verse, Juicy J is singing about continuing to live life recklessly despite the consequences, even if that means risking being caught by the police. He's partying with prostitutes and doesn't care if people are mad about it. He'll do anything he wants because he's a rockstar, and he's never been sober. He's unapologetically living life on his own terms.
Overall, the song portrays the wild and dangerous lifestyle of a celebrity musician, where drugs and partying are the priority, and consequences don't matter. It's a cautionary tale of how an excessive lifestyle can lead to self-destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Codeine in my system, mane this life outstanding
I have consumed codeine and my life is amazing.
Feel like I'm on another planet, I don't plan on landing
I feel like I am not on earth and I don't want to come back.
My Audemar is iced out, ice cream soft served
My wristwatch is adorned with diamonds and it looks like soft served ice cream.
Prescription pills, prescription weed, drink prescription cough syrup
I use prescribed pills, weed, and cough syrup for my intoxication.
My swag belong on the short bus, I'm smokin' out in my tour bus
I am not normal and my style of living belongs to those who need special assistance. I am smoking marijuana inside my bus.
I'm chasing after that long money and I don't take no short cuts
I am trying to earn a lot of money through the right means and not by shortcut methods.
Where the hell is we headed, I don't know but I'm high
I am not sure about our destination, but I am feeling the effects of my intoxication.
I roll another zip of that fire, scream Taylor Gang or die
I roll another joint of high-quality marijuana and shout the name of my group as a form of appreciation.
A zip and a double cup, bitch I'm pourin' up
I have a quantity of cough syrup mixture in my double cup and I am currently pouring it up.
Introduce ya to the fast life, but I'm slow as fuck
I am showing you the fast-paced lifestyle, but I am actually very slow.
Bad bitch she take a sip, after that she open up
A beautiful woman drinks from her cup and then opens up to me, expressing herself.
Livin' like a rockstar, I've never been sober bruh
I am living my life like a rockstar and I have not been sober for a long time.
Ugh, smashing out, lashing out
I am behaving aggressively.
Keeping these bitches cashing out
I am causing these women to spend a lot of money.
Licking they ass, passing out
I am performing a very intimate act on these women and making them pass out.
Don't give a fuck if they mad or not
I don't care if these women are upset with me.
What you gon' do when they come for you
What will you do when someone comes to confront you?
I'm a bust back like a hog would do
I will retaliate aggressively like a charging hog.
Macing game, on the lose
I am being very active and making moves.
Sip the foam, cup the deuce
I am sipping on beer foam while holding a cup filled with cough syrup mixture.
High pursuit for a prostitute
I am searching for a prostitute.
Hoes wanna choose, what's stopping you
There are women who are interested in being with me; what is stopping me from enjoying their company?
That nigga there cock blocking you
That guy is stopping you from hooking up with girls.
I'm a show you what a rock baller do
I will show you how to live like a rockstar.
I might rip the road like Pendergrass; Pimp C, ain't Teddy P
I may drive very fast like Pendergrass and Pimp C also drove fast, unlike Teddy P who did not drive fast.
I just jump in the Benz and smash the gas
I quickly enter my Mercedes-Benz and press the accelerator.
She wanna give me some ass, but the dick ain't free
A woman wants to have sex with me, but I need to be paid for it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, CHAD L. BUTLER, ADRIEN GOUGH, JORDAN HOUSTON, CAMERON THOMAS, HENRY RUSSELL WALTER
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