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.
Every City We Go
Kid Ink Lyrics
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In every city we go, in every city we go
Pick up a pack soon as we land
In every city we go, in every city we go
And every real nigga feel me
In every city we go, in every city we go
They fall in love with how we livin'
In every city we go, we gotta get it and go
Every city we go, roll up glad I don't gotta see a PO
Know I came from the city, block as hot as creole
If you made it from the block, take a shot, reload
Realest mothafucka still, gotta keep a C-note
I got a million but I'm still smokin' down to the roach
I came down from the ropes, plastic sticks the glass on coasters
To keep couple shotties around me with the posters
Hoping that somebody would get froggy
Just clean up all them dirty looks
I see him tighter than a cornrow
Mad cause my poster in they sister's dorm room
But in my face
They respect me like the man
In every city we go, in every city we go
Pick up a pack soon as we land
In every city we go, in every city we go
And every real nigga feel me
In every city we go, in every city we go
They fall in love with how we livin'
In every city we go, we gotta get it and go
In every city we go
Every city we go, yeah there's a whole lotta hoes
Top floor cuttin' dope
Every city we go, touchdown 50K for a show
50K for a show yeah
Every city we go, we plugged in 26 days you know
As I said G before ya
Every city we go, we touchdown no Big U
And rollin' sixes you know yeah
And you know we keep it real
Touchdown in any field yo
No soccer home field
Make a hunnid mil
Yeah I keep it real
They respect me like the man
In every city we go, in every city we go
Pick up a pack soon as we land
In every city we go, in every city we go
And every real nigga feel me
In every city we go, in every city we go
They fall in love with how we livin'
In every city we go, we gotta get it and go
In every city we go
Every city that I enter it's in my agenda
I'm a gangster, it's hard but it's part of my gender
When I touchdown they gon' go put you in blenders
Everywhere I go I got GD on my check like a pendant
City to city we gettin' this money repeated
I flew to your city, laid on your bitch and repeated
When I greet her I beat it and we keep that on a secret
Money trees that I seeded, people they can't even leave it
Started in bellows and now we ridin' in Phantoms
Please pardon the savage because I do not have manners
I was stuck in my city so I had to keep a hammer
I was stuck in the bus I knew one day I would go hammer
They respect me like the man
In every city we go, in every city we go
Pick up a pack soon as we land
In every city we go, in every city we go
And every real nigga feel me
In every city we go, in every city we go
They fall in love with how we livin'
In every city we go, we gotta get it and go
In every city we go
The lyrics to Kid Ink's song "Every City We Go" featuring Migos reflect their success as they travel from city to city. The lyrics suggest that they are well respected and loved everywhere they go. The lines "They respect me like the man" and "They fall in love with how we livin'" connote the admiration and love they receive from fans in every city they visit. This positive response is attributed to their demeanor and achievements in life.
The song also highlights aspects of their lifestyle that accompany their success. For example, they pick up packs of weed as soon as they land and have access to a lot of money as they make 50k a show. The lyrics also mention the presence of women (a whole lot of hoes) and a luxurious accommodation (Top floor cuttin' dope). The lines "Money trees that I seeded, people they can't even leave it" and "Make a hunnid mil" reveal their wealth and the immense success they have achieved.
Moreover, the collaboration of Kid Ink and Migos offer their fans an anthem to celebrate their achievements in music and life in general. The song delivers a raunchy, high-energy performance typical of the rap genre. It is a reflection of their flashy lifestyle, which they are proud of and want their fans to celebrate with them.
Line by Line Meaning
They respect me like the man
I earn respect from everyone wherever we travel
Pick up a pack soon as we land
As soon as we arrive, we buy some marijuana
And every real nigga feel me
I connect with other genuine individuals
They fall in love with how we livin'
People admire our lifestyle
Every city we go, roll up glad I don't gotta see a PO
Wherever we go, I'm happy to smoke without worrying about probation officers
Know I came from the city, block as hot as creole
I came from a neighborhood that's as dangerous as it is spicy
Realest mothafucka still, gotta keep a C-note
I'm the most authentic person around, but still need to have a hundred-dollar bill
I got a million but I'm still smokin' down to the roach
I have a lot of money, but I still smoke the entire joint down to the end
I came down from the ropes, plastic sticks the glass on coasters
I climbed out of a difficult situation and now I use plastic sticks as coasters for my glass
To keep couple shotties around me with the posters
I keep a few shotguns near me alongside my posters
Hoping that somebody would get froggy
I'm ready for a confrontation and hope someone tries to start something
Just clean up all them dirty looks
I want others to stop looking at me in a negative way
I see him tighter than a cornrow
I notice someone looking nervous or fearful
Mad cause my poster in they sister's dorm room
Someone is angry that I have a poster in their sister's college dorm room
Every city we go, yeah there's a whole lotta hoes
In each city we visit, there are many promiscuous women
Top floor cuttin' dope
I'm on the top floor cutting and packaging drugs
Touchdown 50K for a show
I earn $50,000 for each performance
Every city we go, we plugged in 26 days you know
Everywhere we go, we have connections for 26 days
As I said G before ya
As I've said to previous individuals
And you know we keep it real
We always stay true to ourselves
No soccer home field
We don't play safe, we take risks
Make a hunnid mil
I aspire to make $100 million
Every city that I enter it's in my agenda
Whenever I enter a new city, it's part of my plan
I'm a gangster, it's hard but it's part of my gender
I am someone associated with crime, and it's a tough lifestyle, but it's deeply ingrained in me
When I touchdown they gon' go put you in blenders
When we arrive, people will be so intimidated that they'll mix up their words
Everywhere I go I got GD on my check like a pendant
My affiliation with the Gangster Disciples is prominently displayed on my check like a piece of jewelry
I flew to your city, laid on your bitch and repeated
I traveled to your city and had sex with your girlfriend more than once
When I greet her I beat it and we keep that on a secret
I have sex with her when we meet, and we keep it a secret
Money trees that I seeded, people they can't even leave it
I planted the seeds of my wealth, and people can't even grasp it
Started in bellows and now we ridin' in Phantoms
I started from humble beginnings and now I ride in expensive luxury cars
Please pardon the savage because I do not have manners
I am aware that I act savage-like, but I don't have proper social skills
I was stuck in my city so I had to keep a hammer
I was trapped in my neighborhood, so I had to keep a gun for protection
I was stuck in the bus I knew one day I would go hammer
I was stuck taking the bus, but I always knew I would eventually make it big
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS, EDWARD CAMERON, KIARI CEPHUS, KIRSHNIK BALL, QUAVIOUS MARSHALL, ZIHIRR MITCHELL
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