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.
Faster
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Say you wanna live faster faster, I got what you asked for
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
You ain't that shy baby, don't be actin' bashful
Hands all in it like I'm pickin' out a raffle
Roll up, light a candle
Shot after shot, never runnin' out of ammo
Walk that line, you'll be up all night bitch
Hell nah we ain't high yet
Know I got that loud and you niggas sound quiet
In this bitch deeper than a choir
It's lookin' like your first time
Baby are you sure you wanna try it?
Are you sure you wanna try it?
Are you sure you wanna try it?
Faster, faster, faster, faster
Say you wanna live faster faster, I got what you asked for
All around the world baby, hope you got your passports
Goin' outta town, gotta leave in the early morn'
I ain't even pack, all I need is a carry on
I know this sound very strong
But I might just put my Mary on
Leave your friends, so depressing like a Mary song
Still impressed by the suites at the Marriott
Come and let me upgrade you
Bad bitch sniffin' round, and she hit the nasal
Girls gone wild, takin' shots from the navel
Somewhere overseas, man my name's Mr. Navel
The lyrics of the song Faster by Kid Ink represent a wild and carefree lifestyle, with the artist claiming to have just what you asked for when it comes to living life in the fast lane. The repeated refrain of "faster, faster, faster" emphasizes this theme, as well as the references to partying in hotel suites, taking shots, and traveling the world without even packing. The song also features references to drug use, with the artist claiming to have "loud" (a street term for high-quality marijuana) and references to snorting drugs ("bad bitch sniffin' round").
The opening lines of the song refer to a line of girls waiting to use the bathroom, suggesting a crowded and lively atmosphere. The lyric "hands all in it like I'm pickin' out a raffle" suggests a sense of excitement and anticipation, as if the scene is a chaotic and unpredictable game. The artist also encourages an adventurous spirit, asking "baby are you sure you wanna try it?" as if daring the listener to step outside their comfort zone and indulge in the wild lifestyle he describes.
Overall, the lyrics of Faster promote a sense of living life to the fullest, without fear or restriction. The song embodies a rebellious spirit and encourages listeners to embrace spontaneity and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Faster, faster, faster, faster
The song begins with a repeated call to move quickly and live life at a fast pace.
Say you wanna live faster faster, I got what you asked for
The artist claims to have what the listener wants, and encourages them to be bold and adventurous.
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
The party is in full swing and the girls are waiting for their turn in the bathroom.
You ain't that shy baby, don't be actin' bashful
The artist boldly calls out the listener for their shyness and encouarges them to be more outgoing.
Hands all in it like I'm pickin' out a raffle
The artist speaks about how involved he is in the situation at hand, like choosing from a raffle.
Roll up, light a candle
The artist invites everyone to light up a joint and relax.
Shot after shot, never runnin' out of ammo
They reference drinking and partying as the night goes on, and they never run out of energy.
We some wild animals, fuck what the time is
The party-goers are carefree and wild, ignoring what time it is.
Walk that line, you'll be up all night bitch
The artist challenges the listener to push themselves to stay up all night and keep partying.
Hell nah we ain't high yet
The artist claims that they and the listener aren't even intoxicated yet, despite their wild behavior.
Know I got that loud and you niggas sound quiet
The artist has powerful, high-quality, and loud music that others can't compete with.
In this bitch deeper than a choir
The party and the group's involvement are deeper and more involved than a church choir.
It's lookin' like your first time
The listener is a newcomer to this type of wild party scene.
Baby are you sure you wanna try it?
The artist checks in with the listener, asking if they are really prepared for the wild party.
Are you sure you wanna try it?
The artist repeats their question to the listener, double-checking if they are up for the wild time.
All around the world baby, hope you got your passports
The party-goers are worldly and travel frequently.
Goin' outta town, gotta leave in the early morn'
The party-goers will be traveling and have to leave early in the morning.
I ain't even pack, all I need is a carry on
The artist is traveling light and only needs a small suitcase.
I know this sound very strong
The artist admits that what they are saying is very intense and bold.
But I might just put my Mary on
The artist is going to enjoy some marijuana while on the trip.
Leave your friends, so depressing like a Mary song
The artist suggests leaving behind negative friends whose behavior is not enjoyable.
Still impressed by the suites at the Marriott
The artist is still impressed by the luxury hotel rooms available at the Marriott.
Come and let me upgrade you
The artist offers to elevate the listener's party and travel experience.
Bad bitch sniffin' round, and she hit the nasal
A desirable partner is showing interest in the party-goers, and they've already sampled some cocaine.
Girls gone wild, takin' shots from the navel
The girls are uninhibited and enjoying tequila shots.
Somewhere overseas, man my name's Mr. Navel
The artist is currently overseas and enjoying the wild partying lifestyle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS, CHUCK SABATINO, DACOURY NATCHE, LINDA HARGROVE, MARK ELLERBEE, RAYMOND SCHULTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DARIUS HUNTER
I listen to your music everyday to motivate me in Basketball
Kid ink-Rollout
Kid ink -Faster
Keep Striving
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Rise of BDunk
You can thank WWE for making this the theme song for Fastlane
If it wasn't for that... If wouldn't of been popular
naked_scintilla
i found this song on my own like 8 years ago not bcoz of wwe
KingVonFluffy
R.I.P. OSAMA
YOU WILL BE MISSED
WE WILL AVENGE YOU
WE WILL DESTROY AMERICA
purepwnage909
Thanks obama
Chun Yin Ng
@Load GalaxyThank you wwe
Satella
@Load Galaxy thanks Hardline
Coolmusicplaylist
When I first herd this song from a WWE commercial for Fast lane I didn't really like it but at the same time I couldn't really hear it, I got a good listen to it when the Battlefield Hardline Criminal Activity commercial was released and liked it.
James Ojuok
Nice song
Jack Star
this is awesome