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 “Diddy” 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 rapper’s career. Teaming up with world-renowned DJ ill Will and DJ Rockstar’s 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.com’s ‘Top Mixtapes of the Week’ section and amassed an astonishing 50 thousand downloads.
After Crash Landings’ 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 Ink’s uncompromising work ethic would not allow him to rest on his more than impressive laurels; there needed to be a ‘visual’ 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 “Lowkey Poppin,” “Please” and “Cali Dreamin,’” Kid Ink is definitely rockin’ to his own beat.
Kid Ink continued his 2011 tear by releasing “Wheels Up,” 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 “Wheels Up,” Ink has been on a mini “Wheels Up” 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 “Time Of Your Life” off his debut album “Up & Away” was picked up in early January by radio & the first week this song was released on iTunes it sold a staggering 20k copies. “Time Of Your Life” 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 “Time Of Your Life” has reached over 12 million views on Youtube and was added to regular rotation on MTV Jams and MTV2. Following the success of “Time Of Your Life” and the follow up single “Drippin,” Ink launched his Indie album “Up & Away” 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 “Up & Away” Ink toured the US, selling out shows throughout the Country including 6 Summer Jam concerts, followed by a headlining “Up & Away” UK Tour that included 25 shows in 35 days – selling out 18 of the shows. “Up & Away” has sold well over 50k albums to date (US) & over 70k worldwide.
After the immediate sales success of “Up & Away,” 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 “Rocketshipshawty” 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 “Bad Ass” 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.
Big Deal
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Come with me you looking for a quick thrill
Fishtail hangin' out the windshield
Click trill, tell yo bitch chill
Big deals, big wheels
Come with me you looking for a quick thrill
I been lowkey like a locksmith
Fishtail the Chevy out the lot quick
Watch just how it turn into a rocket
Been ill way before the big deal
Back when we was livin' off Filet-O-Fish meals
Young nigga came up hit the windmill
See you playin' out your heart, I'ma win still
Fillin' up my blunt with picante
Knock a nigga out like Deontay (uh)
House sauce drippin' on the Kenzo
30 bands comin' through my Venmo
Big deals, big wheels
Come with me you looking for a quick thrill
Fishtail hangin' out the windshield
Click trill, tell yo bitch chill
Big deals, big wheels
Come with me you looking for a quick thrill
Fightin' with the blunt
That shit hittin' still
Shawty on a pill she ain't sittin' still
Say you do it big, that shit minuscule
Money's all I talk, check the dentist bill
Tell them they can leave me alone
So fake, nigga you can't even be you at home
Had a good year, but we didn't see you for long
Little lightskin nigga came to even the tone (okay)
I been tryna keep it down, whole lotta loud
Rockin' that new season, now you outta style
Ball hard, might just put you outta bounds
Talk behind my back, but never backtalk when I'm around
Big deals, big wheels
Come with me you looking for a quick thrill
Fishtail hangin' out the windshield
Click trill, tell yo bitch chill
Big deals, big wheels
Come with me you looking for a quick thrill
In Kid Ink's song "Big Deal," the lyrics portray a sense of confidence and success. The opening lines, "Big deals, big wheels, come with me you looking for a quick thrill," suggest that the artist is inviting someone to join him in experiencing the excitement and luxury associated with his success. The mention of "fishtail hangin' out the windshield" and "click trill" further emphasizes the image of the artist cruising in a high-end car, enjoying the adrenaline rush that comes with it.
The next few lines reveal Kid Ink's self-assurance, stating that he has been low-key like a locksmith but knows that his audience loves it when he boasts. The mention of "fishtail the Chevy out the lot quick" highlights the artist's ability to turn a regular car into something extraordinary, symbolizing his ability to transform his own life. He refers to his previous struggles, mentioning "livin' off Filet-O-Fish meals," but reveals that he has come a long way, hitting the "windmill" of success and determined to win again.
Kid Ink continues to showcase his confidence and wealth, describing filling his blunt with picante and knocking people out like the famous boxer Deontay Wilder. He flaunts his fashionable taste with the mention of "house sauce drippin' on the Kenzo," indicating he can afford luxurious designer brands. Additionally, the lyric "30 bands comin' through my Venmo" suggests that he is making substantial money, further underlining his status as a big deal.
In the second verse, Kid Ink addresses those who doubt his success, stating that he fights with confidence (referring to the effects of the blunt) and that those who think they are doing big things are merely minuscule compared to his achievements. Money is a prominent theme in the lyrics, as he boasts about it being the topic of his conversations and suggests that his dentist bills confirm his financial success.
The final lines of the song convey a sense of superiority and resilience. Kid Ink asserts that fake people should leave him alone and that they can't be themselves even in the comfort of their homes. He mentions a good year but implies that he didn't see these individuals for long, implying that his success has outlasted theirs. Kid Ink concludes by stating that he is here to even the playing field, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with.
Line by Line Meaning
Big deals, big wheels
Significant accomplishments and luxurious vehicles
Come with me you looking for a quick thrill
Join me if you seek excitement and adventure
Fishtail hangin' out the windshield
Performing daring maneuvers with the car
Click trill, tell yo bitch chill
Savoring the sound and urging a woman to relax
I been lowkey like a locksmith
I have been discreet and secretive like a locksmith
But I know you love it when I pop shit
However, I know you enjoy it when I boast
Fishtail the Chevy out the lot quick
Swiftly racing the Chevrolet out of the parking lot
Watch just how it turn into a rocket
Observe as it accelerates and transforms into a rocket-like speed
Been ill way before the big deal
Having skill and talent even before achieving success
Back when we was livin' off Filet-O-Fish meals
In the past, when we could only afford cheap meals
Young nigga came up hit the windmill
A young man who succeeded impressively
See you playin' out your heart, I'ma win still
Even though you're putting in effort, I will emerge victorious
Fillin' up my blunt with picante
Stuffing my cigar with spicy seasoning
Knock a nigga out like Deontay (uh)
Knocking someone down with force like the boxer Deontay Wilder
House sauce drippin' on the Kenzo
Expensive clothing brand Kenzo getting stained by my signature sauce
30 bands comin' through my Venmo
Receiving a large sum of money through my Venmo account
Fightin' with the blunt
Struggling to manage the effects of the marijuana cigarette
That shit hittin' still
However, it's still having a strong impact
Shawty on a pill she ain't sittin' still
A woman under the influence of drugs, unable to stay calm
Say you do it big, that shit minuscule
Claiming to achieve greatness, but it's actually insignificant
Money's all I talk, check the dentist bill
Money is a significant topic for me, as evident from the expensive dental bills
Tell them they can leave me alone
Instructing others to cease bothering me
So fake, nigga you can't even be you at home
Being inauthentic, not able to be true to oneself even in private
Had a good year, but we didn't see you for long
Experiencing success, but it didn't last very long for you
Little lightskin nigga came to even the tone (okay)
A mixed-race person who aims to balance the situation
I been tryna keep it down, whole lotta loud
I've been attempting to stay calm amidst all the noise
Rockin' that new season, now you outta style
Wearing the latest fashion trend, making you appear outdated
Ball hard, might just put you outta bounds
Performing impressively and potentially surpassing your limits
Talk behind my back, but never backtalk when I'm around
Speaking negatively about me in secret, yet refraining from confrontation in person
Big deals, big wheels
Significant accomplishments and luxurious vehicles
Come with me you looking for a quick thrill
Join me if you seek excitement and adventure
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Collins, Joel Banks, Matthew Banks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mr. Malåchîÿ
This gentleman’s flow and cadence is second to none and for someone who don’t know many lyrics it’s easy to follow. 🔥 ☮️ ☺️
Authentic Mental Health
Kid ink❤️❤️❤️✅✅✅✅🤟
JerzeyRebel 47
Classic Kid Ink all that hes missing is the snapback
LAZAR
Jeah! but just 200k poeple did see this awsome song man....
AlumniArmy
JerzeyRebel 47 you’re so right !
Gabs Queen
Literally thought you fell off the face of the earth im SOOO happy youre back😍😍😍😍
sG Savage
He had videos come out this yr
RealestGuyInTheRoom
Well he did fall off hard tho
Young Snuggle
Foreal i thought this nigga died
AlumniArmy
He made it back! I’m so glad 🔥🔥🔥 — Alumniarmy, Batgang for the rest of my life! ❤️