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 โDiddyโ 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 rapperโs career. Teaming up with world-renowned DJ ill Will and DJ Rockstarโs 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.comโs โTop Mixtapes of the Weekโ section and amassed an astonishing 50 thousand downloads.
After Crash Landingsโ 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 Inkโs uncompromising work ethic would not allow him to rest on his more than impressive laurels; there needed to be a โvisualโ 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 โLowkey Poppin,โ โPleaseโ and โCali Dreamin,โโ Kid Ink is definitely rockinโ to his own beat.
Kid Ink continued his 2011 tear by releasing โWheels Up,โ 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 โWheels Up,โ Ink has been on a mini โWheels Upโ 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 โTime Of Your Lifeโ off his debut album โUp & Awayโ was picked up in early January by radio & the first week this song was released on iTunes it sold a staggering 20k copies. โTime Of Your Lifeโ 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 โTime Of Your Lifeโ has reached over 12 million views on Youtube and was added to regular rotation on MTV Jams and MTV2. Following the success of โTime Of Your Lifeโ and the follow up single โDrippin,โ Ink launched his Indie album โUp & Awayโ 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 โUp & Awayโ Ink toured the US, selling out shows throughout the Country including 6 Summer Jam concerts, followed by a headlining โUp & Awayโ UK Tour that included 25 shows in 35 days โ selling out 18 of the shows. โUp & Awayโ has sold well over 50k albums to date (US) & over 70k worldwide.
After the immediate sales success of โUp & Away,โ 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 โRocketshipshawtyโ 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 โBad Assโ 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.
Bunny Ranch
Kid Ink Lyrics
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5'10", feelin' 8 feet tall
Coldplay, bands in my G star
And yours ain't, the same ones that these are
Sunset, she just wanna see the stars
Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all
Rosรฉ, take one to the brain
Cobain, rollin' up romaine
Mix jeans, pocket full of mixed greens
Big team, yeah them bitches cheerlead
Came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
West side
Twist it up, knew I wasn't rich enough
Back then when I was gettin' kitchen cuts
But right now it's Dita frames when you picture us
See a negro, next day, same clothes, same hoes
Everywhere that I go, I think I seen 'em all
(Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all)
Key the car, sound just like a dinosaur
Martin Luther, I got everything that you was fightin' for
Underrated but I'm overpaid, puttin' in overtime
This shit ain't happen overnight, my nigga Nijah know the grind
All my chains is shoulder length and all these bitches show me love
And most these niggas broke as shit, I got broke-nigga-phobia
Go green, nigga, ain't shit that we stoppin' to
I'm tryna ball like I'm fresh up out the locker room
I came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
I got a bitch in the back who only listen to me
She only post up selfies, she don't post up memes
Might twist me a Swisher, but don't like Backwoods
I light it up, it got me feelin' like a lamp in the plug
Just put the ash in the cup, you couldn't ask me enough
To get my act together, I'm just still as real as I was
I might not pick up my phone and let that hotline bling on you
Catchin' feelings like Prime Time, Neon Deion
Speed on the track, and this year's never the pre on
Feet on the dash but never on the table I eat on
We on a career high, man it's lookin' Korean
(Hundreds in the building, Summer in the Winter)
In the song Bunny Ranch, Kid Ink raps about his desire to get high and feel unstoppable. He begins by stating he wants to feel high and weightless "feel like I'm in freefall." When he says "5'10", feelin' 8 feet tall" he is expressing a sense of confidence and growth, promising to grow and expand as an artist. Kid Ink mentions the band Coldplay and his G-star clothes, subtly alluding to his individuality and unique sense of style. He then contrasts his success and unique style to the unoriginality of other rappers by saying "Yours ain't, the same ones that these are."
Kid Ink then raps about the Bunny Ranch, a brothel in Nevada that he has visited and slept with many women. The reference to Bunny Ranch shows that he desires experiences, indulgence, and pleasure. Kid Ink then mentions drinking Rosรฉ and smoking romaine. He later talks about being underrated but overpaid, showing that he knows his worth but hasn't received the recognition he deserves. Lastly, Kid Ink raps about his fear of broke people and his obsession with money.
Overall, the lyrics of Bunny Ranch shows Kid Ink's confidence, pursuit of pleasure, and desire for individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tryna get so high, feel like I'm in freefall
The artist is trying to get really high and feel like he's falling without anything holding him back, just like in freefall.
5'10", feelin' 8 feet tall
Although the artist is 5 feet 10 inches tall, he can't help feeling taller and more confident than he normally does.
Coldplay, bands in my G star
The artist is listening to Coldplay while wearing G-Star jeans with money in his pockets. This makes him feel confident and cool.
And yours ain't, the same ones that these are
The artist's money is real and he's proud of it. Unlike others, his bills have not been counterfeited or disturbed in any way.
Sunset, she just wanna see the stars
During the sunset, the artist's female companion is hoping to see the stars shining bright in the sky.
Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all
The artist has been to the Bunny Ranch, where he has seen and experienced everything they have to offer.
Rosรฉ, take one to the brain
The artist is drinking Rosรฉ and takes a sip that goes directly to his brain.
Cobain, rollin' up romaine
While rolling a joint, the artist mentions Kurt Cobain, a popular musician who died young. He rolls the joint with romaine, a type of lettuce.
Mix jeans, pocket full of mixed greens
The artist is wearing a mix of different jeans and has a pocket full of mixed greens (money).
Big team, yeah them bitches cheerlead
The artist has a big team with him, including women who cheer for him.
Came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
The artist has succeeded in a difficult situation where others might have failed. He made the last shot in a game, demonstrating his skill and talent.
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
The artist's opponent was on the sideline watching the game like a mascot, not doing anything productive.
West side
The artist is shouting out to the West Coast, where he comes from.
Twist it up, knew I wasn't rich enough
The artist is rolling a joint and knows that he wasn't wealthy enough in the past to indulge in such luxuries.
Back then when I was gettin' kitchen cuts
In the past, the artist was dealing drugs and cutting them up in the kitchen.
But right now it's Dita frames when you picture us
Currently, the artist is wearing Dita glasses that make him look fashionable and stylish.
See a negro, next day, same clothes, same hoes
People often stereotype black men, and assume the artist has the same clothes and sleeps with the same women every day, even though that's not true.
Everywhere that I go, I think I seen 'em all
The artist has traveled to many different places and has seen it all. He's experienced many different things in his life.
(Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all)
Like he mentioned earlier, the artist has been to the Bunny Ranch and experienced everything they offer, from a sexual standpoint.
Key the car, sound just like a dinosaur
When the artist keys his car, it sounds like a loud dinosaur because of the type of car he drives.
Martin Luther, I got everything that you was fightin' for
The artist is referencing Martin Luther King Jr., who fought for equal rights for black people. The artist now has all of those rights and freedoms.
Underrated but I'm overpaid, puttin' in overtime
The artist believes he is being underappreciated but is still overpaid for his work. He's putting in extra hours to improve and succeed.
This shit ain't happen overnight, my nigga Nijah know the grind
The artist's success didn't happen overnight, and his associate Nijah understands what it takes to succeed.
All my chains is shoulder length and all these bitches show me love
The artist is wearing many chains that go down to his shoulders, and women love them and show him affection.
And most these niggas broke as shit, I got broke-nigga-phobia
The artist is afraid of broke people and doesn't want to associate with them because they don't have any money.
Go green, nigga, ain't shit that we stoppin' to
The artist is referring to making money, and how he and his associates won't stop until they have made as much as possible.
I'm tryna ball like I'm fresh up out the locker room
The artist is trying to live life like a successful basketball player who has just finished a game and is heading to the locker room with all of his wealth.
I came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
The artist succeeded in a difficult situation where others might have failed. He made the last shot in a game, demonstrating his skill and talent.
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
The artist's opponent was on the sideline watching the game like a mascot, not doing anything productive.
I got a bitch in the back who only listen to me
The artist has a woman in the back of his car who only listens to him, showing his dominance over her.
She only post up selfies, she don't post up memes
The artist's female companion only posts photos of herself, not funny memes or pictures.
Might twist me a Swisher, but don't like Backwoods
The artist is rolling a joint with a Swisher, which he prefers over Backwoods.
I light it up, it got me feelin' like a lamp in the plug
Smoking the joint makes the artist feel like a lamp plugged into the wall, full of energy and light.
Just put the ash in the cup, you couldn't ask me enough
The artist puts his joint ash in a cup, and people ask him about it all the time.
To get my act together, I'm just still as real as I was
The artist is trying to pull his life together and become better, but he's still the same person he has always been and won't change.
I might not pick up my phone and let that hotline bling on you
The artist might not answer his phone and let the 'Hotline Bling' ringtone play for anyone who wants to call him.
Catchin' feelings like Prime Time, Neon Deion
The artist is falling in love and catching feelings like a popular football player, Neon Deion Sanders, who is known for his flashy personality.
Speed on the track, and this year's never the pre on
The artist is moving fast in his career, and he's not just gearing up for success, he's already there.
Feet on the dash but never on the table I eat on
The artist puts his feet up on the dashboard of his car, but never at the table where he eats.
We on a career high, man it's lookin' Korean
The artist and his associates are doing extremely well in their career and life, and it looks as good as something that would be made in Korea.
(Hundreds in the building, Summer in the Winter)
There are many hundred dollar bills in the vicinity, and it feels like summer even though it's winter outside.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DIJON ISAIAH MCFARLANE, NICHOLAS AUDINO, BRIAN COLLINS, LEWIS HUGHES, TE WARBRICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ryan Stuart
I'm tryna get so high, feel like I'm in freefall
5'10", feelin' 8 feet tall
Coldplay, bands in my G star
And yours ain't, the same ones that these are
Sunset, she just wanna see the stars
Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all
Rosรฉ, take one to the brain
Cobain, rollin' up romaine
Mix jeans, pocket full of mixed greens
Big team, yeah them bitches cheerlead
Came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
West side
Twist it up, knew I wasn't rich enough
Back then when I was gettin' kitchen cuts
But right now it's Dita frames when you picture us
See a negro, next day, same clothes, same hoes
Everywhere that I go, I think I seen 'em all
(Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all)
Key the car, sound just like a dinosaur
Martin Luther, I got everything that you was fightin' for
Underrated but I'm overpaid, puttin' in overtime
This shit ain't happen overnight, my nigga Nijah know the grind
All my chains is shoulder length and all these bitches show me love
And most these niggas broke as shit, I got broke-nigga-phobia
Go green, nigga, ain't shit that we stoppin' to
I'm tryna ball like I'm fresh up out the locker room
I came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
I got a bitch in the back who only listen to me
She only post up selfies, she don't post up memes
Might twist me a Swisher, but don't like Backwoods
I light it up, it got me feelin' like a lamp in the plug
Just put the ash in the cup, you couldn't ask me enough
To get my act together, I'm just still as real as I was
I might not pick up my phone and let that hotline bling on you
Catchin' feelings like Prime Time, Neon Deion
Speed on the track, and this year's never the pre on
Feet on the dash but never on the table I eat on
We on a career high, man it's lookin' Korean
(Hundreds in the building, Summer in the Winter)
DrSE18
Mustard on the beat, ho!
Been tryna get so high, feel like I'm in freefall
5'10", feelin' 8 feet tall
Coldplay, bands in my G star
And yours ain't the same ones that these are
Sunset, she just wanna see the stars
Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all
Rosรฉ, take one to the brain
Cobain, rollin' up romaine
Mix jeans, pocket full of mixed greens
Big team, yeah them bitches cheerlead
Came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
West side
Twist it up, knew I wasn't rich enough
Back then when I was gettin' kitchen cuts
But right now it's Dita frames when you picture us
See unique, Rolex, they same clothes, same hoes
Everywhere that I go, I think I seen 'em all
Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all
Key the car, sound just like a dinosaur
Martin Luther, I got everything that you was fightin' for
Underrated but I'm overpaid, puttin' in overtime
This shit ain't happen overnight, my nigga Nijah know the grind
All my chains is shoulder length and all these bitches show me love
And most these niggas broke as shit, I got broke-nigga-phobia
Go green, nigga, ain't shit that we stoppin' to
I'm tryna ball like I'm fresh up out the locker room
I came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
I got a bitch in the back who only listen to me
She only post up selfies, she don't post up memes
Might twist me a Swisher, but don't like Backwoods
I light it up, it got me feelin' like a lamp in the plug
Just put the ash in the cup, you couldn't ask me enough
To get my act together, I'm just still as real as I was
I might not pick up my phone and let that hotline bling on you
Catchin' feelings like Prime Time, Neon Deion
Speed on the track, and this year's never the pre on
Feet on the dash but never on the table I eat on
We on a career high, man it's lookin' Korean
Hundreds in the building, Summer in the Winter
King
Most under rated rap artist EVER!!! Bars forEVER!!!
Ryan Stuart
I'm tryna get so high, feel like I'm in freefall
5'10", feelin' 8 feet tall
Coldplay, bands in my G star
And yours ain't, the same ones that these are
Sunset, she just wanna see the stars
Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all
Rosรฉ, take one to the brain
Cobain, rollin' up romaine
Mix jeans, pocket full of mixed greens
Big team, yeah them bitches cheerlead
Came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
West side
Twist it up, knew I wasn't rich enough
Back then when I was gettin' kitchen cuts
But right now it's Dita frames when you picture us
See a negro, next day, same clothes, same hoes
Everywhere that I go, I think I seen 'em all
(Bunny ranch, ran through and seen 'em all)
Key the car, sound just like a dinosaur
Martin Luther, I got everything that you was fightin' for
Underrated but I'm overpaid, puttin' in overtime
This shit ain't happen overnight, my nigga Nijah know the grind
All my chains is shoulder length and all these bitches show me love
And most these niggas broke as shit, I got broke-nigga-phobia
Go green, nigga, ain't shit that we stoppin' to
I'm tryna ball like I'm fresh up out the locker room
I came through in the clutch, hit the last shot
And you was on the sideline like a mascot
I got a bitch in the back who only listen to me
She only post up selfies, she don't post up memes
Might twist me a Swisher, but don't like Backwoods
I light it up, it got me feelin' like a lamp in the plug
Just put the ash in the cup, you couldn't ask me enough
To get my act together, I'm just still as real as I was
I might not pick up my phone and let that hotline bling on you
Catchin' feelings like Prime Time, Neon Deion
Speed on the track, and this year's never the pre on
Feet on the dash but never on the table I eat on
We on a career high, man it's lookin' Korean
(Hundreds in the building, Summer in the Winter)
Julia Nooijen
i love the albumโค
benjie spiller
This what we need more of this style and the switch ups are perfect
Nick
He went so in on this like I didn't know anyone could dish this out ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Geneva D
i fucking love kid ink, he always kills it
Isaiah & Ruby Barajas
Sick beat and thus sing go kidnk has been my favorite singer since 2012 I love kid ink he's the best rapper I've probably known IDC what hater think ๐๐ฏ๐i was like 10 or 11 and I started to like him
Melanie xo
Love this ๐
Moaiz Ali
This Album Is Just ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
srt
makes me want to play it at school I love it sow much.i had it as a ring tone and it went off in class and I almost got in trouble