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.
I Don't Care
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Oh no, I don't
I don't really care what everybody gotta say
Oh no, I don't, no, I don't
I don't really care what everybody gotta say
Bitches tell me that they love me, they be lying to my face
That's the price you gotta pay you wanna live the life of fame
I don't really care what everybody tryna do
I've been on my own shit and staying loyal to the crew
Gotta ride or die bitch, you staying loyal to this dick
She know I be working hard and I ain't coming home till 6
Baby, God is my witness, I'mma die before I fail
Way too much drive, better click, you see mebail
While I light another L of that fire straight from hell
I just need a little time but they never made it up
I don't really care what everybody gotta say
I hear 'em talking but they ain't saying nothing, no
I don't really care what everybody gotta say
They loving, they hating and we changing every day so don't
Believe what they tell you, don't
Believe what they say, don't
Believe what they tell you, don't
Don't believe, don't believe what they say
I said I ain't really tripping on how everybody move
Riding in my own lane, feeling like I got the juice
Tell the truth, atchu, I'm allergic to the fame
Never ever gave a fuck, they used to say I was a face
But I'm still riding round with my middle finger up
Top down on a gown, put them titties in the air
See you looking at me now like that nigga got a nerve
I don't worry, keep sipping watch em all turn 'round
And bust down to the ground
I've been busting my balls tryna put on for my town
Never put in the towel, put that vowel on my vouch
But the judgment and trial, don't nobody make a sound
I don't really care what everybody gotta say
I hear 'em talking but they ain't saying nothing, no
I don't really care what everybody gotta say
First they love then they hate and we changing every day so don't
Believe what they tell you, don't
Believe what they say, don't
Believe what they tell you, don't
Don't believe, don't believe what they say
I don't really care what everybody gotta say
Oh no, I don't
I don't really care what everybody gotta say
Oh no, I don't, no, I don't
"I Don't Care" by Kid Ink featuring Maejor Ali is a song about disregarding the negative opinions of others and staying true to oneself. Kid Ink sings in the chorus that he doesn't care what everybody has to say about him while Maejor Ali provides harmonies. Kid Ink also touches on the challenges that come with fame and the people who try to take advantage of it.
In the first verse, Kid Ink talks about how his admirers lie to him and that it's a price he has to pay for living a life of fame. He doesn't want any distractions and is focused only on his music and his crew. The second verse is about how he's not bothered by people's opinions and that he's confident in his ability to succeed. He talks about how he's allergic to the fame and how he has always been and will always be true to himself.
The overall message of the song is to not be swayed by the opinions of others and to stay true to oneself. Kid Ink is proud of his work and is not bothered by any negativity thrown his way.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't really care what everybody gotta say
I'm not concerned with the opinions of others
Bitches tell me that they love me, they be lying to my face
People pretend to love me for the fame and fortune it brings
That's the price you gotta pay you wanna live the life of fame
If you want to be famous, you have to deal with fake people
I don't really care what everybody tryna do
I don't pay attention to what others are doing
I've been on my own shit and staying loyal to the crew
I focus on myself and remain loyal to my friends
Gotta ride or die bitch, you staying loyal to this dick
My partner needs to be loyal to me and committed to our relationship
She know I be working hard and I ain't coming home till 6
I work hard and am often away from home
Baby, God is my witness, I'mma die before I fail
I am determined to succeed and refuse to accept failure
Way too much drive, better click, you see me bail
I am driven and will not give up easily
While I light another L of that fire straight from hell
I smoke marijuana to cope with the stresses of fame
I just need a little time but they never made it up
I wish people would give me space to recharge and rest
I hear 'em talking but they ain't saying nothing, no
People talk about me, but it's all empty words
They loving, they hating and we changing every day so don't
People's opinions of me fluctuate constantly, so I don't trust them
Believe what they tell you, don't
Don't believe everything you hear about me
Believe what they say, don't
Don't believe anything they say about me
I said I ain't really tripping on how everybody move
I'm not bothered by how other people live their lives
Riding in my own lane, feeling like I got the juice
I am successful and confident in my own abilities
Tell the truth, atchu, I'm allergic to the fame
I have a negative reaction to the attention and scrutiny that comes with fame
Never ever gave a fuck, they used to say I was a face
I don't care what people say about me, even if they insult me
But I'm still riding round with my middle finger up
I am unapologetic and rebellious
Top down on a gown, put them titties in the air
I am surrounded by women and live a lavish lifestyle
See you looking at me now like that nigga got a nerve
People judge me and think I'm arrogant
I don't worry, keep sipping watch em all turn 'round
I am indifferent to the opinions of others and enjoy watching people change their perspective on me
And bust down to the ground
I will continue to be successful despite the haters
I've been busting my balls tryna put on for my town
I work hard to represent and bring success to my hometown
Never put in the towel, put that vowel on my vouch
I don't give up easily and stay loyal to my friends
But the judgment and trial, don't nobody make a sound
I am judged heavily in the public eye, but no one truly knows me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PETER WILLIAM COLLINS, BENJAMIN PAUL DOUGHERTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@chevy6811
such an underrated song
@MrEOM41
I agree
@chocolatecutiie08
Hell yeah
@pjzww2378
Thank you !!
@macromonster365
Underrated by who? 😉 Precisely
@KidInkBatgang
Official "I Don't Care" Video feat Maejor Ali
@PedroHrs
Show de mais!!!!!!!! aqui no brasil falta coisa boa assim...
@JesseColeman
Kid
@dimosduster
SO DOPE