Having spent the majority of the early part of his career behind the control board and not the mic, Kid Ink crafting his production skills working with multi-platinum artists like Sean βDiddyβ Combs and Sean Kingston as well Yung Berg and Nipsey Hussle. Production came natural for Kid Ink, "I started making the beats because I already had several artists trying the rap thing out, so I thought I would be more useful supplying the production." But sitting behind the board was not enough for Kid Ink. Just a few short years ago, Kid Ink picked up the mic and a new contender in the Hip-Hop game was born.
Honing his skills as a songwriter creating hooks for his beats, Kid Ink stepped up his lyrical repertoire with full length and completed songs.
2010 was a breakout year in the young rapperβs career. Teaming up with world-renowned DJ ill Will and DJ Rockstarβs newly formed Tha Alumni Music Group; Kid Ink became more focused in his grind and began working on the underground hit, Crash Landing Mixtape. His hard work paid off and the music industry began to take notice. Within 10 days of its release, Crash Landing garnered critical acclaim, a position at the top of Datpiff.comβs βTop Mixtapes of the Weekβ section and amassed an astonishing 50 thousand downloads.
After Crash Landingsβ debut, national and international request to perform rolled in. Kid Ink has toured the states with stops in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Denver, Kansas City and Buffalo; and internationally in Toronto, Canada, Zurich, Switzerland, Melbourne, Australia and Krasnador, Russia.
Solidifying himself as a real MC, Kid Ink garnered career-defining features from Hip-Hop and R&B stars including Young Money's Gudda Gudda, Roscoe Dash, Sterling Simms, Bei Maejor, Meek Mill and many more. Kid Inkβs uncompromising work ethic would not allow him to rest on his more than impressive laurels; there needed to be a βvisualβ movement to showcase his innovative style and unique persona.
Lensed by Director Alex Nazari, Kid Ink released an astounding 8 cutting-edge music videos in 2010 alone. Tearing the Net to shreds, to date his now 26 released videos have garnered a very impressive 50 plus million views.
2011 continued to be phenomenal for the young MC. Having released his (free to the public) sophomore album Daydreamer on June 21st via the internet, the lyrical juggernaut accumulated over 150 thousand downloads in its first week. Fans went ballistic over the album that featured all original production from the likes of The Runners, Lex Luger, Jahlil Beats, Cardiak & Tha Bizness as well as major features from the Cory Gunz, Meek Mill, Ray J, Sean Kingston, Dorrough, Bei Maejor and more.
Bucking the norm of waiting for a major label deal to kick off his career, the rapper has taken his fate in to his own hands and crafted an internet campaign that rivals many of the acts resting high on the Billboard charts. With videos under his belt including Internet sensations βLowkey Poppin,β βPleaseβ and βCali Dreamin,ββ Kid Ink is definitely rockinβ to his own beat.
Kid Ink continued his 2011 tear by releasing βWheels Up,β yet another all original Mixtape on October 10th to an overwhelming response. Once again outdoing the numbers his previous project accumulated. Following the release of βWheels Up,β Ink has been on a mini βWheels Upβ tour including stops in the Bay Area, Denmark, New York, Boston, Toronto, Denver & Chicago to name a few, performing to packed crowds of 600-2,000.
Ink started 2012 red hot as the first single βTime Of Your Lifeβ off his debut album βUp & Awayβ was picked up in early January by radio & the first week this song was released on iTunes it sold a staggering 20k copies. βTime Of Your Lifeβ peaked at #32 on the Rythmic Radio Charts with 750+ spins a week and has reached an audience of over 100 million selling 160k + singles Independently. In addition, the official video for βTime Of Your Lifeβ has reached over 12 million views on Youtube and was added to regular rotation on MTV Jams and MTV2. Following the success of βTime Of Your Lifeβ and the follow up single βDrippin,β Ink launched his Indie album βUp & Awayβ in June to commercial success with 20k albums sold the 1st week in the US reaching top 20 on Billboard charts (All Albums) and #2 that week in Hip-Hop/Rap. Immediately following the success of βUp & Awayβ Ink toured the US, selling out shows throughout the Country including 6 Summer Jam concerts, followed by a headlining βUp & Awayβ UK Tour that included 25 shows in 35 days β selling out 18 of the shows. βUp & Awayβ has sold well over 50k albums to date (US) & over 70k worldwide.
After the immediate sales success of βUp & Away,β Ink found himself in a bidding war with all the major labels. Ink decided to cap off his career defining 2012 with another Mixtape in November of 2012 titled βRocketshipshawtyβ which has done well over 600k downloads online, followed by 6 videos off the project. Starting off the New Year in 2012 Ink decided to sign a major label deal with RCA Records. On January 3rd, 2013 Ink announced his signing and launched his debut Major Label single βBad Assβ feat MMG heavyweights Wale & Meek Mill.
His Internet game is just as tight as his rap game. His website, www.kidinkmusic.com gets between 90,000 and 150,000 hits a month, his Facebook page has over a 500,000 Likes, his Twitter game is continually growing with 300k plus Followers, Instagram over 260k follows and via HotNewHipHop.com Kid Ink has a staggering 13 million + digital downloads.
Badass
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
I'm feeling like the man of the hour, host of the evening
Yo girl, this your show, now bring it back, rerun
I got pockets of hundreds, they say that change is irrelevant
Looking up in the sky, said "I love watching you elevate"
Get high as you ever been, we getting hella bent
Ball so hard, I deserve me a letterman
Now then let me see that cake, cake, cake, like Entenmann's
Ass up, gon' take it down like a sedative
That's a negative, ain't nobody wetter than
Better get familiar like a motherfuckin' relative
Though you see the fireworks, you looking where my section is
All this money falling in the air like it's confetti, bitch
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
I'm the man of the hour
Money and power
And the humble ain't feed me so I got that Geechi shit out me
And the city is ours
Where the killers devour
Where the niggas lift Smith ands and the victims lift a few flowers OK
What I see dog you and me not cool
Bet they be loud when I leave out room
Knowing how you move how you got good shoes
When the heat on niggas be like pyoom
Young nigga with some old riches
And the coldest women I be with we on Necole Bitchie's
The broad let me I sweat it out like P90 get me doe
And I'm sure she's got them cakes but I'm trying to see that throat
35-O-O my coat
We high choking on that dope
Turn around girl let a nigga know
Double M Young Olu ghost
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
I'm feelin' like the man of the hour, host of the evening
These niggas is haters they know that we eatin'
I got a bitch if you make it from the floor where we sneakin'
Get your chick and I take her, talkin' Cabo for the weekend
I'm just a young nigga out here ballin'
All these bad bitches callin'
Rolly all flood to New Orleans
And the Big Rolls Royce can't park it
Got gold rims on my As Martin
And I'm rollin' up in that foreign
I said all my bitches that foreign
You could run tell that As' Martin, hold up
I flex out on Instagram, post your bitch goin' insta-ham
Pyrex pot thats instagrams
Drop that work that's instant bands
And I'm sittin' man, on a couple mill
Swear my life's so fuckin' real
Back to the wall like fuck the world
That nigga say fuck me, I'ma fuck your girl like whoa
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Now go ahead with that bad ass
And fast cash my dash pass
Them silicone's and fat ass
Got cheese out, no rat trap
Real late night, no cat naps
You so acrobatic
Just move it 'til the bass slap
The bass slap like the Mac S
No question we turnt up, workin' on my fourth cup
Then throwin' all this money like the ass is for purchase
Very important persons, don't take it too personal
Got more bottles than homies, it's a movie
Ready for the show!
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now go (show off) go (show off) go (show off) yeah (show off)
In "Badass," Kid Ink portrays himself as a man of success and power, willing to flaunt his wealth and throw his money around without hesitation. The verses speak to the singer's desire to be entertained by a woman who exudes confidence and displays her sexuality without reservation. The lyrics suggest that Kid Ink has no problem objectifying women and sees them only as sexual objects for his pleasure. This form of objectification is generally viewed as demeaning, but Kid Ink has taken this concept of sex and power, put it to music, and garnered success from it. Kid Ink seems to believe that his status gives him the right to treat women as he pleases, a destructive message that listeners should take note of.
Moreover, the song's vulgar lyrics and use of derogatory language maintain the shallow narrative that women primarily exist for the male gaze. The lyrics explicitly outline expectations of women as they praise them for their βbad assβ and entice them to βdrop it down the pole like itβs a fire.β The act of throwing money is a traditional form of tipping and payment in strip clubs, suggesting that the song is created to be performed at those venues. While this song is likely to appeal to a specific audience, the lyrics have sparked controversy, with critics accusing the rapper of promoting misogyny and degrading women.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
I'm full of confidence and ready to have a great time, ready to party hard and have fun.
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Spending a lot of money without any seeming regard to how fast it is being used.
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
Wondering if there is any way that they can have any more fun and reach an even better high.
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Dancing provocatively and sensually around the pole, as if they are playing with fire.
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
Inviting someone to show off their impressive dancing moves and sultry body.
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Enthralled and consumed with watching the way they are dancing and flaunting their body.
I'm feeling like the man of the hour, host of the evening
Feeling very confident and in charge, like they are the head of the party and everyone else is there to have a good time because of them.
Yo girl, this your show, now bring it back, rerun
Telling a girl that she has the freedom to put on a spectacular show just for herself, and to make the experience even better by doing it again later.
I got pockets of hundreds, they say that change is irrelevant
Bringing so much money with them that having any change is not a concern, and the value of the money is not something they worry about.
Looking up in the sky, said "I love watching you elevate"
Gazing up into the sky and admiring the impressive display of dancing or behavior happening in front of them and acknowledging the talent they see.
Get high as you ever been, we getting hella bent
Desiring to reach a state of intoxication or pleasure that is higher than ever before and doing whatever it takes to get there.
Ball so hard, I deserve me a letterman
Playing so hard and enjoying themself so much, it's like they deserve a letterman's jacket as a trophy to show off their status.
Now then let me see that cake, cake, cake, like Entenmann's
Wanting to see more of the seductive, sensual movements and poses from earlier, and requesting that they continue to show off until they get the full experience.
Ass up, gon' take it down like a sedative
Being provocative by referencing someone bending over, and saying that they're going to go down as if they have taken a sedative.
That's a negative, ain't nobody wetter than
Rejecting or dismissing someone's response by saying 'no' in a somewhat playful manner, and asserting that nobody can top what they are doing.
Better get familiar like a motherfuckin' relative
Trying to encourage someone to learn and observe what is going on, as if they are a relative enrolling in compulsory education or training.
Though you see the fireworks, you looking where my section is
Implying that there is so much energy and excitement in the air, that someone's attention should be solely focused on what is going on in their area, and nothing else.
All this money falling in the air like it's confetti, bitch
Stating that they have so much money that it's like pieces of confetti falling all around them.
I'm the man of the hour
Money and power
Comfortable with their current status and wealth, expressing that they are in charge and control.
And the humble ain't feed me so I got that Geechi shit out me
And the city is ours
Where the killers devour
Where the niggas lift Smith ands and the victims lift a few flowers OK
Implying that they were not well-received or respected as a humble person, became tough and violent instead, and is now a dominant figure in their cityβs criminal underworld.
What I see dog you and me not cool
Bet they be loud when I leave out room
Knowing how you move how you got good shoes
When the heat on niggas be like pyoom
Recognizing that they don't get along with someone, implying that other people will be excited when they leave, noticing how they move and what shoes they wear, and suggesting that this person will take off running as soon as there is any trouble.
Young nigga with some old riches
And the coldest women I be with we on Necole Bitchie's
The broad let me I sweat it out like P90 get me doe
And I'm sure she's got them cakes but I'm trying to see that throat
35-O-O my coat
We high choking on that dope
Turn around girl let a nigga know
Double M Young Olu ghost
Enjoying the fact that they are a young person with access to some old-style wealth, hanging out with some very attractive women (potentially from an online magazine), relishing the idea of sweat and physical effort, and wanting to focus more on someone's oral sex abilities than their body; blending high-end clothing with getting high, and choosing someone to hook up with.
These niggas is haters they know that we eatin'
Acknowledging that there are people who are envious, missing out on the good life and wealth they are enjoying.
I got a bitch if you make it from the floor where we sneakin'
Suggesting that they have a female partner ready to engage in physical intimacy, if the opportunity presents itself during their party.
Get your chick and I take her, talkin' Cabo for the weekend
Taking someone elseβs girlfriend or hookup to a resort area for a vacation, implying that they had to steal that personβs girl to make it happen.
All these bad bitches callin'
Having access to a lot of attractive, sought-after partners who are interested in them.
Rolly all flood to New Orleans
Bringing a lot of blinged-out Rolexes with them to the party.
And the Big Rolls Royce can't park it
Got gold rims on my As Martin
And I'm rollin' up in that foreign
I said all my bitches that foreign
You could run tell that As' Martin, hold up
Commenting on their expensive vehicle, adding golden rims for extra flair, and telling someone to go outside and make sure that people can see the car they drove up in.
I flex out on Instagram, post your bitch goin' insta-ham
Pyrex pot thats instagrams
Drop that work that's instant bands
Flaunting and posturing on Instagram, bragging about the quality of an illicit substance they are distributing, and discussing how they are making lots of quick, easy money from it.
And I'm sittin' man, on a couple mill
Swear my life's so fuckin' real
Back to the wall like fuck the world
That nigga say fuck me, I'ma fuck your girl like whoa
Feeling like they are just hanging out and relaxing, but also acknowledging their significant amount of wealth. Asserting that their life is very intense and always moving with high stakes. When somebody reacts badly towards them, suggesting that they will respond by sleeping with that person's partner to get back at them.
Now go ahead with that bad ass
And fast cash my dash pass
Them silicone's and fat ass
Got cheese out, no rat trap
Encouraging someone to continue showing off their attractive body and earning quick cash, acknowledging the prevalence of plastic surgeries to achieve a more appealing 'look', and saying that they have so much money that there's no need to resort to low-level schemes like rat traps to make more.
Real late night, no cat naps
You so acrobatic
Just move it 'til the bass slap
The bass slap like the Mac S
Putting in long hours during the nighttime hours with no rest, acknowledging someone's impressive and athletic dancing moves, and getting lost in the music in a profound way.
No question we turnt up, workin' on my fourth cup
Then throwin' all this money like the ass is for purchase
Asserting that they are heavily invested in partying and enjoying themself, and tossing money around recklessly like they are buying somebody's body as a commodity.
Very important persons, don't take it too personal
Got more bottles than homies, it's a movie
Ready for the show!
Reminding people that they are very important, and that the party is more akin to a movie than a normal social gathering. If someone needs to be reminded how to behave or act, they should buckle up and get ready for the main event.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KHALIEF BROWN, BRIAN TODD COLLINS, MIKE MAVEN, KEENAN JACKSON, JASON MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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F Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
[Verse 1: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like the man of the hour, host of the evening
But girl, this your show, now bring it back, rerun
I got pockets of hundreds, they say that change is irrelevant
Looking up in the sky I say I love watching you elevate
Get high as you ever been (go), we getting hella bent (go)
Ball so hard, I deserve me a letterman
Now then let me see that cake, cake, cake, like Entenmann's
Ass up, gon' take it down like a sedative
That's a negative, ain't nobody wetter than
Better get familiar like a motherfuckin' relative
Know you see the fireworks, you looking where my section is
All this money falling in the air like it's confetti, bitch
[Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
[Verse 2: Wale]
Uhh, Wale though, uh...
I'm the man of the hour, money and power
And the humble ain't feed me so I got that Geechi shit out me
And the city is ours where the killers devour
Where the niggas lift "Smith-And"s
And the victims lift a few flowers
Okay what I see dog you and me not cool
Bet they be loud when I leave out room
Knowing how you move how you got good shoes
When the heat on niggas be like pyoom
Young nigga with some old riches
And the coldest women I be with weave on Necole Bitchie's
The broad let me I sweat it out like P90 get me doe
And I'm sure she's got them cakes but I'm trying to see that throat
35-0-0 my coat, we high chokin' on that dope
Turn around girl let a nigga know, Double M Young Olu ghost
[Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
[Verse 3: Meek Mill]
Meek Milly! Ink, what up?
I'm feelin' like the man of the hour, host of the evening
These niggas is haters they know that we eatin'
I got a bitch she Jamaican, fuck her slow when we speakin'
I get your chick and I take her, talkin' Cabo for the weekend
I'm just a young nigga outchea ballin', all these bad bitches callin'
Rollie all flooded to New Orleans and a big Rolls Royces, can't park it
Got gold rims on my Ash Martin and I'm rollin' up in that foreign
I said all my bitches half foreign, you could run tell that ask Martin, hold up
I flex hard on Instagram, post your bitch goin insta-ham
Pyrex pot that's insta-grams, drop that work that's insta-bands
And I'm sittin' man, on a couple mill
Swear my life's so fuckin' real
Back to the wall like fuck the world
A nigga say fuck me, I'mma fuck his girl like whoa!
[Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
[Verse 4: Kid Ink]
Now go ahead with that bad ass and fast cash my dash pass
Them silicones and fat ass, got chase out, no rat trap
Real late night, no cat naps, you so acrobatic
Just move it 'til the bass slap the bass slap like the Mac S
No question we turnt up, workin' on my fourth cup
Then throwin' all this money like the ass is for purchase
Very important persons, don't take it too personal
Got more bottles than homies, it's a movie, ready for the show
[Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
[Outro: Kid Ink]
Go! (Show off)
Go! (Show off)
Go! (Show off)
Yeah! (Show off)
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