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.
Hell
Kid Ink Lyrics
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I've been from hell and back
When the heat is on
I fire back
In this cold world
Where your lighters at?
Lets burn it down
Fire back
You can tell them that
I've been from hell and back
When the heat is on
I fire back
In this cold world
Where your lighters at?
lets burn it down
Fire back
Uh, let's take it to the ground
Don't too many make it coming through our town
Looking for a detour nowhere to be found
When the pressure's on seems nobody's around
Uh, but I won't let 'em see me sweat
Yeah it took a little time,
But can't really be upset
Long way to the top,
I can barely see the steps
Yeah, they sleeping on me still
But I barely need to rest
See me standing here head high
Face up, I don't need no X-Ray
Show you what I'm made of
Tell 'em I paid my dues and
You can check the pay stubs
Never had a chance so
I had to go and make one
Say some, you can tell them that
I've been through hell and back
But I'm home, can't really complain when
It's the life that I chose
Sacrificed it all and everything that I owned
Say what doesn't kill me can only make me stronger
You can tell them that
I've been from hell and back
When the heat is on
I fire back
In this cold world
Where your lighters at?
Lets burn it down
Fire back
You can tell them that
I've been from hell and back
When the heat is on
I fire back
In this cold world
Where your lighters at?
Lets burn it down
Fire back
Yeah, can you feel the heat
The block is hot as ever
In these city streets
You only get one shot
Keep your arm steady
They tried to make me wait
But I'm more than ready
To go and get mine, grind like an in-line
Skater check your wrist watch you'll see that
This time it's my time,
And I don't need no invite
To the party, got roll over minutes and it
Feels like my calling, uh
I'm just doing what I can
With a whole lot of drive
Trying to make my own path
Take a chance, can't sit and worry about
No five year plan gotta live for the day
'Cause I could die where I stand
Tell 'em
You can tell them that
I've been through hell and back
But I'm home, can't really complain when
It's the life that I chose
Sacrificed it all and everything that I owned
Say what doesn't kill me can only make me stronger
You can tell them that
I've been from hell and back
When the heat is on
I fire back
In this cold world
Where your lighters at?
Lets burn it down
Fire back
You can tell them that
I've been from hell and back
When the heat is on
I fire back
In this cold world
Where your lighters at?
Lets burn it down
Fire back
Kid Ink's song "Hell & Back" is a highly motivational piece that talks about overcoming difficulties and striving to achieve success. The lyrics are set against a beat that is energetic and captivating, fitting perfectly with the overall message of the song. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, emphasizes the idea that the artist has been through difficult times but is unwilling to be defeated by the obstacles he has faced.
The opening line of the chorus, "You can tell them that I've been from hell and back", sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Kid Ink is not shy about acknowledging the struggles he has endured in his life, but he chooses to focus on the positive, stating that he always fires back when confronted with adversity. The rest of the lyrics go on to explore the idea that anyone can overcome obstacles if they are willing to put in the work and stay focused on their goals.
The lyrics also touch on the isolation that can come with success. Kid Ink acknowledges that, at times, it can feel like nobody is there to support you when the pressure is on. However, he chooses to rise above this feeling and focus on his own drive and determination to succeed. Overall, "Hell & Back" is a powerful reminder that no matter what challenges we face, we can overcome them with determination and a positive attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
You can tell them that
I have gone through a tough life experience
I've been from hell and back
I have experienced a great deal of struggle and hardship
When the heat is on
When there is pressure or a difficult situation arises
I fire back
I confront the situation head-on and fight back
In this cold world
In this harsh and unforgiving environment
Where your lighters at?
Where are the people who are willing to support and uplift others?
Lets burn it down
Let's make a change or make a difference
Uh, let's take it to the ground
Let's bring it down to a more realistic or practical level
Don't too many make it coming through our town
Not many people are able to succeed or overcome obstacles in our area
Looking for a detour nowhere to be found
Trying to find an alternative route or solution without success
When the pressure's on seems nobody's around
When things get tough, it feels like there's no one to turn to for support
But I won't let 'em see me sweat
I won't show weakness or vulnerability to others
Yeah it took a little time,
It has taken me some time
But can't really be upset
But I can't be angry or resentful about it
Long way to the top,
There's still a lot of work to do to achieve success
I can barely see the steps
I still have a long journey ahead and it's unclear what the next steps will be
Yeah, they sleeping on me still
People are still underestimating or overlooking my abilities
But I barely need to rest
But I am determined and don't require much downtime
See me standing here head high
I am confident despite the challenges I have faced
Face up, I don't need no X-Ray
I don't require any special equipment or insight to see that I am strong
Show you what I'm made of
I will demonstrate my strength and abilities
Tell 'em I paid my dues and
Let them know that I have worked hard and made sacrifices to get to where I am
You can check the pay stubs
The proof of my hard work can be found in my earnings
Never had a chance so
I have not had many opportunities
I had to go and make one
I had to create my own opportunities
Say some, you can tell them that
So, to summarize
But I'm home, can't really complain when
But I am content with my life despite the challenges
It's the life that I chose
I have made decisions that have led me to where I am
Sacrificed it all and everything that I owned
I have given up a lot to pursue my goals and dreams
Say what doesn't kill me can only make me stronger
I believe that I can only become stronger by facing challenges and overcoming adversity
Yeah, can you feel the heat
Do you feel the pressure or intensity?
The block is hot as ever
The situation is as challenging as it has ever been
In these city streets
In this urban environment
You only get one shot
You only have one chance to succeed
Keep your arm steady
Stay focused and confident
They tried to make me wait
Others have tried to hold me back or slow me down
But I'm more than ready
But I am fully prepared and capable
To go and get mine, grind like an in-line
To achieve my goals and work hard, like an inline skater
Skater check your wrist watch you'll see that
If you skate and check the time, you'll see that it's time to work
This time it's my time,
This is finally my time to succeed
And I don't need no invite
I don't require anyone's invitation or approval to succeed
To the party, got roll over minutes and it
I am ready to work and make my mark
Feels like my calling, uh
It feels like this is what I am meant to do
I'm just doing what I can
I am doing my best given the circumstances
With a whole lot of drive
With a lot of motivation and determination
Trying to make my own path
Trying to create my own way and not follow the typical route
Take a chance, can't sit and worry about
I am willing to take risks and not stress about the potential consequences
No five year plan gotta live for the day
I don't have a long-term plan, so I am focused on taking advantage of each day
'Cause I could die where I stand
Life is unpredictable, so I need to make the most of every moment
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS, EDWARD MCGUIRE CAMERON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Said you can tell' em that
I been from uh uh
When the heat is on
You know I give back
I said uh uh, yeahh, yeah
[Chorus]
You can tell them that
I've been from hell and back
When the heat is on
I fire back
In this cold world
Where your lighters at
Just burn it down
F-f-fire back
[Verse 1]
Uh, let's take it to the ground
Don't too many make it coming through our town
Looking for a detour nowhere to be found
When the pressure's on seems nobody's around
Uh, but I won't let them see me sweat
Yeah it took a little time
But can't really be upset
Long way to the top
I can barely see the steps
Yeah, they sleeping on me still
But I barely need to rest
See me standing here, head high
Face up, I don't need no X-Ray
Show you what I'm made of
Tell 'em I paid my dues
You can check the pay stubs
Never had a chance so
I had to go and make one
Say some, you can tell them that
I've been through hell and back
But I'm home, can't really complain when
It's the life that I chose
Sacrificed it all and everything that I owned
Say "What doesn't kill me can only make me stronger"
[Chorus]
You can tell them that
I've been from hell and back
When the heat is on
I fire back
In this cold world
Where your lighters at
Just burn it down
F-f-fire back
[Verse 2]
Yo can you feel the heat
The block is hot as ever
In these city streets
You only get one shot
Keep your arm steady
They tried to make me wait
But I'm more than ready
To go and get my, grind like an inline
Skater check your wrist watch you'll see that
This time it's my time
And I don't need no invite
To the party, got roll over minutes and
Feels like my calling, oww
I'm just doing what I can
With a whole lot of drive
Trying to make my own path
Take a chance, can't sit and worry about
No 5-year plan gotta live for the day
Cause I could die where I stand
Tell 'em
You can tell them that
I've been through hell and back
But I'm home, can't really complain when
It's the life that I chose
Sacrificed it all and everything that I owned
Say "What doesn't kill me can only make me stronger"
Leah Mazerolle
2022 & still a hit. Memories all the way with this song ๐
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@lucaswk 2025 men i m back to The futur
lucaswk
2023 baby
dontscare theegg
My dad used to play this song all the time, he called it our song, he recently died. This song makes me remember all the good times and memories. Thank you.
Clayton Wilkerson
Sorry for you loss friend I just lost my dad recently as well and it sucks I hope your doing good and well and have a blessed day โค๏ธ
Midwest Pro Fishing
Awww, Love you brother! Fire back!
FLA Sportsman
Praying for you
James Isaac
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dontscare theegg
@Bradlee Sheldon all yall have been nothing but amazing, thank you for the support
Austin King
Being a cancer survivor when I was a teenager this hits home hard