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.
Iz U Down
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Lookin' at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you've been
Dancing wit yo girlfriend
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Now it ain't hard to tell
By the way you"ve been lookin at her face
It's something on yo expression
Lookin' like you need a taste of that Ace
Take the ground, it's nothing that I can say
It's a lot up on her plate, I've been ready, hit the bass
Hit it
Guess who back in the building
With the motherfuckin problems
Top of the world, all the way from the bottom
Turn this whole bitch up like fox and go in, show out
I seen them kissin' pics of you and yo girlfriend
Tryna get yo lights up
But this shit been helping
Got a question, how many drinks
Do it take til you start getting touchy feely?
Gotta make sure I pay them both
Attention or one of em gon kill me
Say the truth, whole truth, no
Undercover freak, I'm guilty
Check please, pay the cost
To be the boss, just bill me
I can tell by the way you've been
Lookin at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you've been
Dancing wit yo girlfriend
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
(One question)
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
(One question)
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Can I have that? You and yo best
Friend on a mattress
Ass so fat, need a lap dance
That was way back then
Lost a little weight but that ass still thick, goddamn
So innocent, I'm a guilty trip, she ride the dick
It be worth the trip
No answers, no romantic shit
Just friends with benefits
I take that (take that)
Never seen a roof come back on a
Maybach (I don't think you seen that)
Uh tryna meet there, I could put you anywhere
Fly private air, uh yea
Who do dare?
Take it on me, can't compare, my fashion rare
All I wear, mad skin skill, man that shit so ill
I just wanna take you girls home
Make a nasty song and put this shit online
We could do it like dinner plate
Have a house party, all night long
Iz u down is my theme song
Take yo thong off, put me on
T-Raw, I'm in the dub so go and let a nigga bump
'Cus I can tell by the way, tell tell by the way
I can tell by the, I can tell tell by the by the
I can tell by the way, tell tell by the way
I can tell by the, I can tell tell by the way
I can tell by the way you've been lookin at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you've been dancing wit yo girlfriend
I can tell from how you look inside of her eye
It's obvious this time you havin the time of your life
The timin is right, this kind of a night need two at a time
Round two, upright, I find these hoes just losin their mind
Girls gone wild, going all out
Let's be honest, you ain't gotta lie
One question, how many freaks do it take til this bitch turn into a orgy
3 shots in and I'm feelin like Horry
Shoulda never gave a nigga money, man pour me
Just pour me up, high, I'm sippin lean like I'm on a fuckin diet
LA nigga, bout to start a fuckin riot
Why you tryna deny it?
I can tell by the way you've been
Lookin at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you've been
Dancing wit yo girlfriend
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
(One question)
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
(One question)
Iz u down? Iz u down?
The lyrics to Kid Ink's song "Iz U Down" revolve around the topic of attraction and lust towards someone's girlfriend. The singer notices the way the person is looking at their girlfriend, implying that they are interested in having sexual relations with them. The repeated question "Iz u down?" asks if the person is willing to engage in this act. The lyrics continue with descriptions of sexual encounters and the sexual appeal of the girlfriend. The line "Just friends with benefits" further emphasizes the casual and non-emotional nature of the relationship.
In a broader sense, the lyrics portray the physical attraction and animalistic instincts one can experience towards someone, often leading to a lack of control over their actions. By using explicit language and sexual imagery, Kid Ink highlights the primal nature of sexual desire and that it often motivates people's actions, regardless of moral or ethical considerations.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell by the way you've been
Lookin' at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you've been
Dancing wit yo girlfriend
From the way you've been staring at and dancing with your girlfriend, it's pretty clear what you're thinking about.
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Can I ask?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
Iz u down? Iz u down?
I have one question for you - are you down?
Now it ain't hard to tell
By the way you"ve been lookin at her face
It's something on yo expression
Lookin' like you need a taste of that Ace
Take the ground, it's nothing that I can say
It's a lot up on her plate, I've been ready, hit the bass
Hit it
It's obvious from the look on your face that you're craving some attention from this girl. I can't do much about it except to turn up the music and let you do your thing.
Guess who back in the building
With the motherfuckin problems
Top of the world, all the way from the bottom
Turn this whole bitch up like fox and go in, show out
I'm back on the scene causing trouble, and I'm ready to turn things up and make a scene.
I seen them kissin' pics of you and yo girlfriend
Tryna get yo lights up
But this shit been helping
Got a question, how many drinks
Do it take til you start getting touchy feely?
Gotta make sure I pay them both
Attention or one of em gon kill me
I've seen those pictures of you and your girlfriend kissing and it seems like you're trying to get loose. I just need to make sure I pay enough attention to both of you or else someone might get upset.
Say the truth, whole truth, no
Undercover freak, I'm guilty
Check please, pay the cost
To be the boss, just bill me
I'm guilty of being a bit of a freak, but I'm not going to lie about it. I'll pay whatever it takes to be in charge and have a good time.
Can I have that? You and yo best
Friend on a mattress
Ass so fat, need a lap dance
That was way back then
Lost a little weight but that ass still thick, goddamn
So innocent, I'm a guilty trip, she ride the dick
It be worth the trip
No answers, no romantic shit
Just friends with benefits
I take that (take that)
Never seen a roof come back on a
Maybach (I don't think you seen that)
Uh tryna meet there, I could put you anywhere
Fly private air, uh yea
Who do dare?
Take it on me, can't compare, my fashion rare
All I wear, mad skin skill, man that shit so ill
I just wanna take you girls home
Make a nasty song and put this shit online
We could do it like dinner plate
Have a house party, all night long
Iz u down is my theme song
Take yo thong off, put me on
T-Raw, I'm in the dub so go and let a nigga bump
I'm interested in some sexy time with you and your best friend. Your friend has a great ass, and although she's lost some weight, it's still impressive. I'm not looking for romance, just some friends with benefits. Let's go somewhere private and have some fun. I am confident in my fashion and physical abilities, and I want to make a dirty song with you and your friends. Let's party all night and have a good time. Iz u down is the perfect theme song for our night of fun.
'Cus I can tell by the way, tell tell by the way
I can tell by the, I can tell tell by the by the
I can tell by the way, tell tell by the way
I can tell by the, I can tell tell by the way
I can tell by the way you've been lookin at yo girlfriend
I can tell by the way you've been dancing wit yo girlfriend
I can tell from the way you're staring and dancing with your girlfriend that you have a certain something on your mind.
I can tell from how you look inside of her eye
It's obvious this time you havin the time of your life
The timin is right, this kind of a night need two at a time
Round two, upright, I find these hoes just losin their mind
Girls gone wild, going all out
Let's be honest, you ain't gotta lie
One question, how many freaks do it take til this bitch turn into a orgy
3 shots in and I'm feelin like Horry
Shoulda never gave a nigga money, man pour me
Just pour me up, high, I'm sippin lean like I'm on a fuckin diet
LA nigga, bout to start a fuckin riot
Why you tryna deny it?
I can see from the way you're looking in her eyes that you're having the time of your life. This is the perfect night for some group fun, and I can see that these girls are wild and ready to party. I'm not judging you or trying to make you feel bad, so let's be honest. How many girls does it take to start an orgy? After a few drinks, I'm feeling ready to go, but I probably shouldn't have had that much. I'm getting high on some lean and ready to start a riot in LA. Why are you trying to deny that you're down for some fun?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS, MICHAEL HOLMES, MICHAEL STEVENSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gazo3712
4 years later and i‘m hearing it like it was releasing today😂
@user-dl1kz4xf4m
8 years
@louis.sengalo
@אדיסו לאקה 9 years*
@760monster1
Who thinks chris brown, Kid Ink, and Tyga should do a album together. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ayron2412
All of us
@gbabysogoofy31
Rafael Renteria they did
@gbabysogoofy31
A they did a long time ago
@joshuapricejr1414
Maybe
@alyssaayanna333
And August
@oliviahenriques7451
I can't lie. Kid ink has rhythm. He has some good ass songs. 👌🙌