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.
Carry On
Kid Ink Lyrics
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So fly, no luggage, baby carry on
Carry on, go on carry on
Drop it down and take it to the moon
Don't stop, keep it going
So fly, no luggage, baby carry on
Carry on, go on carry on
Keep doing what you doing
You on that new shit
I see you on that new shit
I see you on that new shit
Just keep it true
And I'll never confuse it
'Cause ain't nobody fly like you
Like what I see, got a bird's eye view
You're what I've been waiting for
Two times two, got me all wrapped up like Erykah Badu, so
Drama freak out, no luggage, go on carry on
Smile shine bright like a canary stone
Hell's on, walking through this lobby like a runaway
Then I'm on to your game, can I come play
Just rolled up, going for the high score
Full attention girl you something that I can't ignore
Live a life that these other lames can't afford
It's a target on your ass, and I'm aiming for it
I tell her, don't stop, keep it going
So fly, no luggage, baby carry on
Carry on, go on carry on
Drop it down and take it to the moon
Don't stop, keep it going
So fly, no luggage, baby carry on
Carry on, go on carry on
Keep doing what you doing
I can see you on that
You on that new shit
I see you on that new shit
I see you on that new shit
Just keep it true
And I'll never confuse it
It's more than the physical
Everything you do is so original
Make all these other b****es look invisible
Dressed up, every night is your fashion show
Got tans all around from the panel
Swear that you jump right out of the style channel
Can't nobody in hell see you like
Camera will never show it all off
Just a sample, paying through
Heels just set, carry on Louis
Go ahead show 'em how to pop up money
Cruising, you ain't gotta hide
First class fly, welcome to the club mile high
I tell her, don't stop, keep it going
So fly, no luggage, baby carry on
Carry on, go on carry on
Drop it down and take it to the moon
Don't stop, keep it going
So fly, no luggage, baby carry on
Carry on, go on carry on
Keep doing what you doing
I can see you on that
You on that new shit
I see you on that new shit
I see you on that new shit
Just keep it true
And I'll never confuse it
The lyrics of "Carry On" by Kid Ink speak about a woman who is confident, stylish, and independent. The singer encourages her to keep doing what she's doing and to keep carrying on with her lifestyle. She is described as someone who is always on the move, never stopping, and always going for the next thing. The lyrics are filled with imagery of luxury, fashion, and travel.
The lyrics also suggest that the woman being described is not just physically attractive, but she has a unique, original personality that sets her apart from others. She is portrayed as someone who is bold, fearless, and unapologetic in her pursuit of success and happiness. The singer admires her for being true to herself and not conforming to societal expectations or norms.
Overall, the song is an ode to self-confidence and individuality. It encourages listeners to embrace their unique traits and to keep moving forward despite any obstacles that may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
I tell her, don't stop, keep it going
Encouraging the woman to continue doing what she's doing
So fly, no luggage, baby carry on
The woman is amazing and unstoppable like a passenger who carries no luggage while travelling
Carry on, go on carry on
Repeating the encouragement from the first line to reinforce the message
Drop it down and take it to the moon
The woman is reaching new heights of excellence and creativity
Keep doing what you doing
Repeating the encouragement once again to emphasize its importance
I can see you on that
Acknowledging the woman's hard work and determination
You on that new shit
Praising the woman for being innovative and doing something new
Just keep it true
Encouraging the woman to remain authentic and genuine
And I'll never confuse it
Promising to always recognize the woman's true talent and abilities
'Cause ain't nobody fly like you
Emphasizing that the woman is exceptional and unparalleled
Like what I see, got a bird's eye view
Admiring the woman's work from a high perspective
You're what I've been waiting for
Expressing gratitude for the woman's presence in the artist's life
Two times two, got me all wrapped up like Erykah Badu, so
Comparing the woman's appeal to that of the famous singer Erykah Badu
Drama freak out, no luggage, go on carry on
Emphasizing that the woman can handle any situation without stress or worry
Smile shine bright like a canary stone
Praising the woman's smile and its radiating impact
Hell's on, walking through this lobby like a runaway
Comparing the woman's confidence to that of a model walking down a runway
Then I'm on to your game, can I come play
Expressing interest in getting involved with the woman and her lifestyle
Just rolled up, going for the high score
Comparing the artist's arrival to that of a video gamer trying to beat a high score
Full attention girl you something that I can't ignore
Expressing complete admiration and attraction towards the woman
Live a life that these other lames can't afford
Acknowledging the woman's luxurious and enviable lifestyle
It's a target on your ass, and I'm aiming for it
Admitting to pursuing the woman and her status
It's more than the physical
Acknowledging that the woman's talent and personality are beyond just her physical appearance
Everything you do is so original
Praising the woman's creativity and unique approach to life
Make all these other b****es look invisible
Comparing the woman's presence and success to that of others who seem insignificant in comparison
Dressed up, every night is your fashion show
Praising the woman's sense of style and fashion
Got tans all around from the panel
Noticing the woman's glowing skin from being in the spotlight
Swear that you jump right out of the style channel
Praising the woman's sense of style and suggesting that she could easily be a model or fashion icon
Can't nobody in hell see you like
Emphasizing that the woman is unmatched and incomparable
Camera will never show it all off
Suggesting that the woman's true worth and beauty cannot be fully displayed through a camera lens
Just a sample, paying through
Acknowledging that any glimpse of the woman's talent and success is just a small percentage of what she's truly capable of
Heels just set, carry on Louis
Noting the woman's designer heels and luggage, further emphasizing her luxurious lifestyle
Go ahead show 'em how to pop up money
Encouraging the woman to continue her success and show others how to make money like she does
Cruising, you ain't gotta hide
Suggesting that the woman can flaunt her success and lifestyle without any shame or hiding
First class fly, welcome to the club mile high
Praising the woman's ability to fly first class and enter exclusive clubs reserved for the wealthy and elite
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS JR., CARL E. MCCORMICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Arian Fayez
This guy's got that type of relaxed flow you can't help but enjoy, Kid Ink will blow up next year I guarantee it!!
Nate Babb
You were right.
Pain Nagato
This song is off the chain. Kid ink is very underrated!
音坂優Yuuto
true
JR JR
Old Kid Ink is his best because back then he was Hungry Chasing tha Dream
Rensforth Yeo
Kid ink i dont know if you'll ever see thie comment but when i was in bootcamp when i completely lost faith in myself this song popped up in my head and i pushed myself completely beyond my limits. I just wanna say thanks for a song that completely pushed me and helped me carry on...
Joshua Hess
Same
Drew Parker
Man that’s a trip me too.
Abhijay Sudharshan
Who else misses the old Kid Ink? His new songs aren't bad, but they don't come close to his old ones imo
Isrand Quintas
me 👊