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.
Daydreamer
Kid Ink Lyrics
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I don't wanna go to sleep...
Til the morning
Til the morning
Til the morning
Til the morning
'Cause I'm a daydreamer
A daydreamer
A daydreamer
And I don't wanna go to sleep
I don't wanna to sleep
Til the morning
Til the morning
'Cause we got
One life to live can't be cloned
I don't care where we go
Any place but home the show goes on
Cameras action
Throwing in the air like graduates
New money new accents
A whole new world like Jasmine
Let me take you there
Probably never thought we'll make it here
I don't wanna go to sleep
But the haters tryna make my bed
They can never tuck me in
This where the fun begins
Night cap snap back
Yo dream have now been high jacked
I don't wanna go to sleep...
I don't wanna go to sleep...
Til the morning
Til the morning
Til the morning
Til the morning
'Cause I'm a daydreamer
A daydreamer
A daydreamer
A daydreamer
And I don't wanna go to sleep
I don't wanna to sleep
Til the morning
Til the morning
'Cause we got insomnia
I think it's time for me to
Lighten up like Hanukkah...
If you don't mind
Let's get high
I'm feeling like I might not remember tonight
My mind
Is spacing
Can't feel nothing but the basic
Ape shit crazy do it King Kong in this motherfucker
UFO parked right outside who tryna get abducted
Keep it rolling making movies we in post production
Nothing you can tell me
Just another night on Elm Street
I don't wanna go to sleep...
I don't wanna go to sleep...
Til the morning
Til the morning
Til the morning
Til the morning
'Cause I'm a daydreamer
A daydreamer
A daydreamer
A daydreamer
And I don't wanna go to sleep
I don't wanna to sleep
Til the morning
Til the morning
I don't wanna go sleep
I don't wanna go sleep
I don't wanna go sleep
The lyrics of Kid Ink's song "Daydreamer" represent a desire to live life to the fullest, even if it means staying up all night and ignoring the urge to sleep. The chorus sets up this mindset with the repetition of "I don't wanna go to sleep" and "til the morning," indicating a desire to extend the pleasures of the night. The subsequent repetition of "daydreamer" creates a parallel between the singer's desire for a fulfilling experience and a mental state of mind where one is lost in their imagination. The singer sees themselves as a daydreamer, someone who seeks excitement and adventure in their life.
The first verse sets up this desire by describing a willingness to go anywhere but home and to experience the thrill of being in front of the camera. The singer's use of "new money" implies a recent influx of wealth, and the following reference to "new accents" suggests the possibility of travel and all that comes with it. The lines "A whole new world like Jasmine / Let me take you there," reference the song from Disney's Aladdin and suggests that the singer is hoping to show their audience something new and exciting.
The second verse takes a slightly different turn, as the singer acknowledges that they may have indulged too much and is uncertain about what may happen tonight. However, even in this state, they are still determined to stay up and make the most of their time. The singer's proclamation that "just another night on Elm Street" creates an atmosphere of danger and unpredictability--an echo of the horror movie of the same name. Overall, the lyrics of "Daydreamer" convey a sense of urgency and an unapologetic attitude towards recklessness and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna go to sleep...
The singer does not want to go to bed
Til the morning
The singer wants to stay up all night
'Cause I'm a daydreamer
The singer likes to envision possibilities
And I don't wanna go to sleep
The artist reiterates their desire to stay up
'Cause we got
One life to live can't be cloned
The artist believes life is precious and cannot be replicated
I don't care where we go
Any place but home the show goes on
The singer wants to keep experiencing new things instead of staying in one place
Cameras action
Throwing in the air like graduates
The singer is excited and wants to celebrate
New money new accents
A whole new world like Jasmine
The artist is experiencing a new lifestyle and feels like a different person
Let me take you there
Probably never thought we'll make it here
The artist wants to share their success with others and recognizes that many did not expect them to succeed
But the haters tryna make my bed
They can never tuck me in
The artist has people who doubt them but they are determined and cannot be stopped
This is where the fun begins
Night cap snap back
Yo dream have now been high jacked
The singer is ready to have a good time and feels in control
'Cause we got insomnia
The artist cannot sleep due to excitement or anticipation
I think it's time for me to
Lighten up like Hanukkah...
The singer wants to relax and let go of any stress or pressure
If you don't mind
Let's get high
The singer wants to use drugs to enhance their experience
I'm feeling like I might not remember tonight
My mind
Is spacing
The singer is out of touch with reality and may not remember their actions
Can't feel nothing but the basic
Ape shit crazy do it King Kong in this motherfucker
UFO parked right outside who tryna get abducted
The artist is experiencing a heightened sense of excitement and is willing to do wild things
Keep it rolling making movies we in post production
Nothing you can tell me
The artist is confident and feels like they are living their own movie
Contributed by Carter R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DonteDaBoss21
Most underated song by kid ink ever its my favorite
@prestonsprader1895
Put this song on spotify!
@anvil2047
geez no joking it's one of the best hooks I've ever heard(and it's also a crime that it's so underrated), sadly I came across with this song this year, but I get a feeling of those songs from 2009-2013 era, nothing can beat it
@sxatqepl
this song needs to be at every party
@dude4829
Kid Ink Is So Better Than These Other Rappers. Honestly He Deserves To Be Somewhere At The Top.
@cyberdannydmorgan5863
No lie
@360dudeful
The guitar kills itttt ....so dammmm Nice
@WARWITHWARWICK
Jefferson Starship
@adamyoung5855
i dont wanna stop playin this song... till the mornin
@hsnsnsshsbbssh1218
2020 still listen to it