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.
Love Life
Kid Ink Lyrics
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I wish this club never closed
And I know one thing that I'mma always do me
And never be what you want
And I know one thing, if I get one more drink
Then I'mma fly to the sky
And you won't see me, no more
Cause I'm so high and I
Slow down, I ain't in a hurry
I'm having too much fun
Yeah baby, I love life, I love life
Day by day, you see me
Getting paid, never gon' stop
Never gon' change
Yeah baby, I love life, I love my life
Uh, yeah, and I can't complain
Did a lot of things I can't explain
But I know we had a good
Time, wish I go back, press rewind
But I gotta live for the moment
Come home real late like Conan
And there ain't no telling when the show end
Nigga probably won't leave 'til closing
Cause I'm cool like Free-On
Chilling in my negative free zone
Somewhere in the cut, lesion
Taking more shots than LeBron
Can't be last to the front
Keep my chin up like Natalie Nunn
Ladies, I'm just trying to have a little fun
And see which is the nastiest one
Slow down, I ain't in a hurry
I'm having too much fun
Yeah baby, I love life, I love life
Day by day, you see me
Getting paid, never gon' stop
Never gon' change
Yeah baby, I love life, I love my life
I daydream, looking off, in space
Tooking off sometimes life is a cookie jar
But I wouldn't trade it like a rookie card
Ha, I go rookie hard
Stay wavy like a boogie board
Rolling with the surf club
One more drink and it's curtains
I said ain't nothing certain
But death, wish I could reverse her
One day it'll all seem worth it
Until then, you can live through my verses
Slow down, I ain't in a hurry
I'm having too much fun
Yeah baby, I love life, I love life
Day by day, you see me
Getting paid, never gon' stop
Never gon' change
Yeah baby, I love life, I love my life
Yeah, I wish I never had to leave
I wish this club never closed
And I know one thing that I'mma always do me
And never be what you want
And I know one thing, if I get one more drink
Then I'mma fly to the sky
And you won't see me, no more
Cause I'm so high and I
Don't wanna be nowhere else
The lyrics to Kid Ink's song "Love Life" depict a carefree and indulgent lifestyle. The singer expresses a desire to never leave the club, to always stay in a state of excitement and pleasure. They emphasize their commitment to being themselves and not conforming to anyone else's expectations. The mention of wanting to fly to the sky and being so high suggests a state of intoxication, both literal and metaphorical, where the singer escapes reality and finds temporary bliss. They assert that they don't want to be anywhere else because they are content with their current state of enjoyment.
The verses also touch upon the idea of living in the moment and not dwelling on the past. The singer mentions that they can't explain some of the things they have done, but they had a good time. They acknowledge the need to live in the present, even if it means staying out late and not knowing when the night will end. The references to celebrities like Conan and Natalie Nunn add an element of pop culture and reinforce the idea of living a larger-than-life lifestyle. The lyrics convey a sense of escapism, where the singer uses partying and fun as a way to forget about the uncertainties of life and find solace in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I wish I never had to leave
I regret having to depart from this place
I wish this club never closed
It would be ideal if this club remained open
And I know one thing that I'mma always do me
I am determined to stay true to myself
And never be what you want
I refuse to conform to your desires
And I know one thing, if I get one more drink
I am aware that consuming another beverage
Then I'mma fly to the sky
Will intoxicate me to the point of feeling elevated
And you won't see me, no more
Therefore, you will no longer witness my presence
Cause I'm so high and I
Because I am under the influence and
Don't wanna be nowhere else
I have no desire to be anywhere else
Slow down, I ain't in a hurry
I am not in a rush, so take it easy
I'm having too much fun
I am enjoying myself immensely
Yeah baby, I love life, I love life
Oh darling, I have a deep affection for life
Day by day, you see me
Every day, you witness my presence
Getting paid, never gon' stop
Continuing to earn money, I will never cease
Never gon' change
I will always remain the same
Uh, yeah, and I can't complain
Well, yes, and I have no reason to voice dissatisfaction
Did a lot of things I can't explain
I have engaged in numerous actions that defy explanation
But I know we had a good
However, I am confident that we experienced something positive
Time, wish I go back, press rewind
A period of time I wish to revisit, to rewind the past
But I gotta live for the moment
But I must embrace the present
Come home real late like Conan
Returning home late, resembling Conan
And there ain't no telling when the show end
It is uncertain when the performance will conclude
Nigga probably won't leave 'til closing
I will likely remain until the venue's closing time
Cause I'm cool like Free-On
Because I am calm and collected like Free-On
Chilling in my negative free zone
Relaxing within a zone devoid of negativity
Somewhere in the cut, lesion
Positioned discreetly, like a hidden wound
Taking more shots than LeBron
Consuming more alcoholic beverages than LeBron James
Can't be last to the front
I cannot be the final person to advance forward
Keep my chin up like Natalie Nunn
I maintain a confident and positive attitude, akin to Natalie Nunn
Ladies, I'm just trying to have a little fun
Ladies, I am simply seeking some enjoyment
And see which is the nastiest one
And determine which woman exudes the most excitement
I daydream, looking off, in space
I engage in imaginative thoughts, gazing into the distance
Tooking off sometimes life is a cookie jar
Occasionally, life presents many opportunities
But I wouldn't trade it like a rookie card
However, I wouldn't exchange it easily, similar to a valuable rookie card
Ha, I go rookie hard
Ha, I give my all with the enthusiasm of a rookie
Stay wavy like a boogie board
I maintain a carefree and smooth attitude, like a boogie board on waves
Rolling with the surf club
Participating alongside others in the enjoyment of surfing
One more drink and it's curtains
One additional beverage and it signifies the end
I said ain't nothing certain
I express that nothing is definitively guaranteed
But death, wish I could reverse her
Except death, I wish it was possible to undo its effects
One day it'll all seem worth it
One day, all of this will appear worthwhile
Until then, you can live through my verses
Until that time, you can experience my life vicariously through my lyrics
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Still Striving
Beautiful song
THE ONE AND ONLY BRAT
One of my fav songs love it
khairil galan
OHH GOOD HOW STRONG THIS FEELING IS .. THIS IS THE DEFINITION OF WHAT YOUR LIFE AS AN ARTIST NN CELECRITY WOULD BE FOR MA.N... IMAGINE HOW AMAZING GREAT DREAME WOULD BE LIFE IF YOU WERE A RAPPER... AMAZING SONG NIKKA
DolphinDivingChamp
God, an instrumental would be so dope!!!!!
Shaun Collins
I love this song
fernando nando nando
Love music 😍
Misael Alarcon
Wish I can go back to 2012 😭
PrinceAdro
chris brown brought this beat back to life
Seabrook Galan
No, pig.
Its Time
really? what song?