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 Love You
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Even though I don't like you right now
I want you
Even though you keep breaking me down
We got
Really high highs
Really low lows
But I still love you
I was tryna save us
But you got me looking like the villain
I had a couple mixed drinks
Now I got a couple mixed feelings
I love it, I love it
You know just how to fit in that dress
Then, I don't like it, I don't like it
Wish they had a button for your Instagram pic
We argue about this and that when
You say you need a different address
Break up to make up
Hit the mattress
Wake up and you don't remember half of
The whole lotta games that we played
I ain't afraid to say when I'm wrong
And you ain't afraid to dance how you want
When your favorite song is on, ah
I love you
Even though I don't like you right now
I want you
Even though you keep breaking me down
We got
Really high highs
Really low lows
But I still love you
Even though I don't like you right now
I love you (I love you, I love you)
I want you (I want you, I want you)
I love you (I love you, I love you)
I want you
Even though I don't like you right now
You ain't gotta say nothin', you ain't gotta say nothin'
Already know why you trippin'
And I had nothin' to do with them bitches
So you ain't gotta say nothin'
Six inch heel when she bust in
Should've seen my face when she rushed in
Throwin' purses, make-up and brushes
I can't keep it aside
Loving with caution, rushing
No I can't see you tonight
But 2AM I might be calling, calling
'Cause I love you
Even though I don't like you right now
I want you
Even though you keep breaking me down
We got
Really high highs
Really low lows
But I still love you
Even though I don't like you right now
I don't like you no
I, I, I don't like you no, I
I love you
I want you
I don't like you
I love you
I want you
I love you
Even though I don't like you right now
I want you
Even though you keep breaking me down
We got
Really high highs
Really low lows
But I still love you
Even though I don't like you right now
The lyrics to Kid Ink's song "I Look To You" depict a complicated love-hate relationship. The singer expresses their unconditional love for someone, even though they don't particularly like them in the present moment. Despite the ups and downs, they still desire this person, even though they continuously hurt them emotionally.
The verse suggests the singer's efforts to save their relationship, but they feel like they are being portrayed as the villain. They mention having mixed feelings, possibly indicating the conflicting emotions they experience within this turbulent relationship. The singer acknowledges the physical attraction they have for this person, admiring how they look in a dress, but later expressing discontent with their social media presence. The couple argues about various issues, including the desire for a different address, yet they still make up and have intimate moments together. The singer portrays themselves as self-aware, willing to admit their mistakes, while also acknowledging the person's freedom to express themselves authentically.
Overall, the lyrics explore the complexities of love, highlighting the resilience and willingness to endure challenging times in a relationship. Despite the contradictions and difficulties, the singer's love for this person remains constant.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you
Despite the current dislike I have for you, my feelings of love towards you remain
Even though I don't like you right now
Although there is a temporary dislike towards you in this moment
I want you
I still desire your presence and companionship
Even though you keep breaking me down
Despite the fact that you continue to emotionally hurt me
We got
Our relationship encompasses
Really high highs
Extremely joyful and positive moments
Really low lows
Very difficult and challenging periods
But I still love you
Nevertheless, I still have love for you
I was tryna save us
I was attempting to salvage our relationship
But you got me looking like the villain
However, your actions have portrayed me as the bad person
I had a couple mixed drinks
I consumed some alcoholic beverages
Now I got a couple mixed feelings
And now I have conflicting emotions
I love it, I love it
I greatly appreciate it, I greatly appreciate it
You know just how to fit in that dress
You possess the ability to perfectly wear that dress
Then, I don't like it, I don't like it
However, in other instances, I do not find it pleasing
Wish they had a button for your Instagram pic
I wish there was a button to express my dislike for your Instagram picture
We argue about this and that when
We engage in arguments about various topics when
You say you need a different address
You express the desire for a change in our living situation
Break up to make up
We break up and then reconcile
Hit the mattress
Engage in intimacy on the bed
Wake up and you don't remember half of
After waking up, you cannot recall a significant portion of
The whole lotta games that we played
The numerous manipulative behaviors we both exhibited
I ain't afraid to say when I'm wrong
I am not hesitant to admit my mistakes
And you ain't afraid to dance how you want
And you are unafraid to freely express yourself through dancing
When your favorite song is on, ah
Especially when your preferred song is playing
You ain't gotta say nothin', you ain't gotta say nothin'
There is no need for you to utter any words, no need to speak
Already know why you trippin'
I am already aware of the reason behind your current erratic behavior
And I had nothin' to do with them bitches
And I am not responsible for the actions of those women
So you ain't gotta say nothin'
Therefore, there is no necessity for you to express anything
Six inch heel when she bust in
You enter the room with confidence and grace while wearing high heels
Should've seen my face when she rushed in
You should have observed the surprise on my face when you hurriedly entered
Throwin' purses, make-up and brushes
Throwing around bags, cosmetics, and beauty tools
I can't keep it aside
I am unable to suppress it
Loving with caution, rushing
Engaging in love while exercising caution, but also moving quickly
No I can't see you tonight
No, I cannot meet you this evening
But 2AM I might be calling, calling
However, at 2AM, I might decide to contact you
I don't like you no
Currently, I have negative feelings towards you
I, I, I don't like you no, I
I, I, I do not enjoy your presence
I love you
I have deep affection for you
I want you
I have a strong desire for you
I don't like you
I am not fond of you
I love you
I have deep affection for you
I want you
I have a strong desire for you
I love you
I have deep affection for you
I want you
I have a strong desire for you
I love you
I have deep affection for you
Even though I don't like you right now
Although there is a temporary dislike towards you in this moment
I want you
I have a strong desire for you
Even though you keep breaking me down
Despite the fact that you continue to emotionally hurt me
We got
Our relationship encompasses
Really high highs
Extremely joyful and positive moments
Really low lows
Very difficult and challenging periods
But I still love you
Nevertheless, I still have love for you
Even though I don't like you right now
Although there is a temporary dislike towards you in this moment
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Axel Christofer Hedfors, Sebastian Carmine Ingrosso, Madison Love, Brian Todd Collins, Jerry Folk, Johnathan Carter Cunningham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I just searched for this because it just popped in my head
@Li0nX
Amazing how a brain works :)
@oaniboy
Lol same...
@tildenyoung2088
FR...I don’t know where it came from...
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😂😂😂😂😂🎙👑🎤
@demon_1410
Facts😂
@hellohowareuful
How is this song not popular. This is so beautiful
@imanolgarcia4897
Amaratzui 83 millions plays on Spotify
@gia_14-51
I thought it was. It used to play on the radio all the time.
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@@imanolgarcia4897 diehard streamers😂👅👅👅👅❤❤❤🙏🙏