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.
Main Chick
Kid Ink Lyrics
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But you've heard my name
I know why you came tryna get that, name
But you've heard my name
Girl I know you wanna be my main chick
My main chick
I said fuck whoever you came with
Who you came with, I told her "fuck that nigga"
Sitting in the back of the club
Table got a rope in the front (I don't know ya)
Uh, you looking real familiar
I could just be a lil' drunk, I don't know your name
It's a goddamn shame
I don't know how to explain it for ya
But girl, I'm just saying,
If you got a man back home, I don't know him
What, just keep it on the hush
Pocket full of trees, don't beat around the bush
Walking on green, I can even hear the putt
K.O shawty when I hit her with a punchline
Get a couple shots when it's crunch time
Ducking from my ex like the one time
Throw a sign when you really tryna go
Got the car parked right at the door
I don't know your name
But you've heard my name
I know why you came tryna get that, name
But you've heard my name
Girl I know you wanna be my main chick
My main chick
I said fuck whoever you came with
Who you came with, I told her "fuck that nigga"
Nah, and you don't know my name
Just in case you' the Feds (I don't know ya)
Uh I mighta poured you a drink
But don't let it go to your head, I know why you
Came, tryna be my main chick
Passenger side when I lane switch
Top back, two seats only
Ain't no room for your friends, I don't know them
We just seizing the moment
Up all night, throw a deuce to the morning
Fly ma'fucka, everything is imported
Don't try to act too important, I know your game
You got a gang of niggas
All over you but you all over here
On me
Girl, I ain't tryna dog ya
Bad bitch only thing I'll call you
I don't know your name
But you've heard my name
I know why you came tryna get that, name
But you've heard my name
Girl I know you wanna be my main chick
My main chick
I said fuck whoever you came with
Who you came with ('cause you my main) I told her "fuck that nigga"
Nigga, why you playin'?
You heard my name
I know why you came, she gon' gimme that brain
So we can do our thang
Let's do that thang
What, you thinkin' 'bout me takin' you down yeah
I can be your man when he's not around yeah
I don't know your name
But you've heard my name
I know why you came tryna get that, name
But you've heard my name
Girl I know you wanna be my main chick
My main chick
I said fuck whoever you came with
Who you came with, I told her "fuck that nigga"
In Kid Ink's song "Main Chick," he talks about meeting a girl in a club but not knowing her name. He acknowledges that she knows who he is and is attracted to him because of his fame. He tells her he knows why she came and that she wants to be his main chick. He doesn't care about the man that she came with and tells her to forget about him. Kid Ink boasts about his wealth and the luxurious life that he lives. He also tells the girl that he can be her man when her current one is not around. Overall, the song is about a casual hookup rather than a committed relationship.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released as the lead single from Kid Ink's second studio album, "My Own Lane," which peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and sold over one million copies in the US alone. Additionally, the song features a sample from Tamia's 1998 hit song "So Into You."
Another interesting fact is that the music video for "Main Chick" was directed by Alex Nazari and premiered on March 11, 2014 on BET's "106 & Park." The video features Kid Ink and Chris Brown performing in front of a wall of TVs while scantily clad women dance in the background.
In 2015, Kid Ink released a remix of "Main Chick" featuring Chris Brown and Tyga. The remix features a different beat and additional verses from all three artists.
The song was performed live by Kid Ink on multiple occasions, including on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2014 and at the 2014 BET Awards.
The chords for "Main Chick" are not readily available as the song heavily relies on electronic production and autotune. However, the song is played in the key of C# minor on a piano.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know your name
Kid Ink doesn't know the stranger's name
But you've heard my name
Kid Ink thinks the stranger knows him.
I know why you came tryna get that, name
Kid Ink understands the stranger wants to interact with him because of his fame.
Girl I know you wanna be my main chick
Kid Ink knows that the stranger wants to be his main romantic interest.
My main chick
Kid Ink's current romantic interest is his 'main chick.'
I said fuck whoever you came with
Kid Ink doesn't like the person with whom the stranger arrived.
Who you came with, I told her "fuck that nigga"
Kid Ink instructed the stranger to ignore the person they came with.
Sitting in the back of the club
Kid Ink was located at the back of the club when he first saw the stranger.
Table got a rope in the front (I don't know ya)
Kid Ink was at the VIP table, which was at the front and separated from the rest of the club by a rope.
Uh, you looking real familiar
Kid Ink found the stranger to be quite recognizable.
I could just be a lil' drunk, I don't know your name
Kid Ink is unsure of the stranger's name; he thinks it could be because he's a little drunk.
It's a goddamn shame
Kid Ink thinks it is unfortunate that he doesn't know the stranger's name.
I don't know how to explain it for ya
Kid Ink can't provide an explanation for why he doesn't know the stranger's name.
If you got a man back home, I don't know him
Kid Ink doesn't know if the stranger has a significant other in her hometown.
What, just keep it on the hush
Kid Ink wants to keep their interaction a secret.
Pocket full of trees, don't beat around the bush
Kid Ink has a pocket full of cash, and he doesn't want the stranger to waste time with small talk.
Walking on green, I can even hear the putt
Kid Ink has a lot of money and is successful.
K.O shawty when I hit her with a punchline
Kid Ink is good at being witty and charming.
Get a couple shots when it's crunch time
Kid Ink likes to drink alcohol.
Ducking from my ex like the one time
Kid Ink is trying to avoid his ex-girlfriend.
Throw a sign when you really tryna go
Kid Ink wants the stranger to communicate if she wants to leave or stay.
Got the car parked right at the door
Kid Ink has a car parked right outside, which they can use to leave the club.
Nah, and you don't know my name
Kid Ink points out that the stranger does not know his name.
Just in case you' the Feds (I don't know ya)
Kid Ink jokes about the possibility that the stranger is an undercover officer.
Uh I mighta poured you a drink
Kid Ink admits to buying the stranger a drink.
But don't let it go to your head, I know why you came
Kid Ink doesn't want the stranger to think that he is interested in her just because she accepted a drink from him.
Passenger side when I lane switch
Kid Ink is driving a fancy car.
Top back, two seats only
Kid Ink has a small convertible with just two seats.
Ain't no room for your friends, I don't know them
Kid Ink doesn't want the stranger's friends to come along because he doesn't know them.
We just seizing the moment
Kid Ink wants to make the most of the current situation.
Up all night, throw a deuce to the morning
Kid Ink intends to stay up all night and leave as the sun comes up.
Fly ma'fucka, everything is imported
Kid Ink is successful and has imported goods.
Don't try to act too important, I know your game
Kid Ink sees through the stranger's attempt to seem important.
You got a gang of niggas
The stranger has a lot of men trying to woo her.
All over you but you all over here
The stranger is interested in Kid Ink, despite her other options.
Girl, I ain't tryna dog ya
Kid Ink reassures the stranger that he has no intention of mistreating her.
Bad bitch only thing I'll call you
Kid Ink finds the stranger attractive and calls her a 'bad bitch.'
Nigga, why you playin'?
Kid Ink is wondering why the stranger is hesitating to take things to the next level.
You heard my name
Kid Ink thinks their interaction is happening because the stranger is familiar with his celebrity.
I know why you came, she gon' gimme that brain
Kid Ink believes the stranger wants to have sex with him.
So we can do our thang
Kid Ink thinks sex is something they can do together.
What, you thinkin' 'bout me takin' you down yeah
Kid Ink believes the stranger is considering the proposition of having sex with him.
I can be your man when he's not around yeah
Kid Ink is suggesting that he can be the stranger's romantic interest when her boyfriend is not present.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS, GLENDA PROBY, DIJON MCFARLANE, CHRIS BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jelus1
I woke up today with this beat randomly playing in my head and 2013-2014 swag era memories immediately kicked in 😆
@precisionpeace8871
This was music
@YoDexxy
Same bro 😂😂
@seoj1
LMAOooooo actually wathefuck XD
@brianritzpatrick4737
Man 2014 was the year to be a fuck boi
@flex.jayyyy1626
Lmaoo cs frllll
@tamikasepiso5275
2022 we still here by far one of my absolute favourites. Kid Ink killed this and thanks to Chris Brown for killing the hook and I love Tyga' s verse .what a song .
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We
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Lol we
@Almost121
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