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.
Poppin' Shit
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Urgh I pop shit believe that believe that, everywhere I be at
You can see that, drinks by the liter,
You can see that, everywhere I be at
I'm poppin shit, bottles too she pop it for a g
That's what you gotta do, that's what you gotta do
We poppin shit, we poppin shit, we poppin shit
My niggas squeeze arms like a couple holding hands
Nigga vroom! Tryna flip that Maserati over
Smelling like izzy miyaki and my fly Versace loafers, nigga wait
Drop them hunndits, and Tony pop that perfect
I Jump in the drop murk it while bumping the locks, Porsche
Nigga wait,My shades probably cost a thousand
Fly to death, private jets flying across an island
I said, just let me explain, I was just in Spain, pump this in your brain
Nigga I'mma get this change, Puffy told me slow down
I said woah now that's a no now, nigga it's about to go down
I'm a turn Bad Boy to Motown, nigga unh, Ink? What the fuck they think?
We don't smoke it, it don't stink
This how fly niggas lean, she love my Versace that's a fly nigga thing
I was born a broke nigga I'm a die as a king
Bad boy,
Okay
Urgh I pop shit believe that believe that, everywhere I be at
You can see that, drinks by the liter,
You can see that, everywhere I be at
I'm poppin shit, bottles too she pop it for a g
That's what you gotta do, that's what you gotta do
We poppin shit, we poppin shit, we poppin shit
Pock' full of hund's in the Levi's
Wait got yo' hunny out the beehive,
OG got me high than a tree house
2 fingers up like a eat out.. wait,
Take you for a ride get the seat out
We be in this bitch going crazy..senile,
Back then niggas ain't believe what they see now
Grip in my hand ball hard off the rebound
Boom, shocka, locka
Picture me rollin, loud like an opera
Pull up in that big boy truck it's a Tonka
Ready for the show, baby you gonna want an encore
Tell em that. We ain't on no bullshit
No ac just cool kids
And a bad bitch on full shift, I'm gone off the four fith
I don't think they ready for it bout to make em forfeit
We've been going hammer time right about the tool kit alumni!
Okay
Urgh I pop shit believe that believe that, everywhere I be at
You can see that, drinks by the liter,
You can see that, everywhere I be at
I'm poppin shit, bottles too she pop it for a g
That's what you gotta do, that's what you gotta do
We poppin shit, we poppin shit, we poppin shit
Ayo I tell her bring her friend cus we multiplying the action
I let Ink divide her legs and we never provide a fraction,Wait
Two fly young niggas on a private jet
Running out of ink tryna write me a check
Don't start no shit won't be no shit!
I said fuck the world but we don't care
Man we threw molly to the models
Then suicides on that rarri'
Like suey on the body
Then body shit for a hobby like
Okay
Urgh I pop shit believe that believe that, everywhere I be at
You can see that, drinks by the liter,
You can see that, everywhere I be at
I'm poppin shit, bottles too she pop it for a g
That's what you gotta do, that's what you gotta do
We poppin shit, we poppin shit, we poppin shit
In Kid Ink's song Poppin' Shit, he talks about the lifestyle of living large and essentially "balling out." He starts by boasting about how he "pop shit" everywhere he goes, and everyone can see it. He talks about drinking by the liter and popping bottles with his crew. He flaunts his wealth on a new Rolex and a couple of frozen bands. Kid Ink's lyrics revolve around having a good time, being with attractive women, and doing it all in style. He talks about his lavish lifestyle that includes having private jets, designer brands like Versace loafers and shades, and expensive perfumes like Izzy Miyaki.
Kid Ink's verses in the song also include a reference to his bad boy persona, with lines like "I'mma turn Bad Boy to Motown," showcasing his desire to have a groundbreaking career in the rap industry. He also talks about his struggle to get to where he is and how he plans to go bigger and better. Ink ends by reminding listeners that they should be aware of the consequences of messing with him and his crew because "we don't start no shit, won't be no shit."
Overall, Poppin' Shit is a song that celebrates the life of luxury and how Kid Ink and his friends have made it to the top.
Line by Line Meaning
Urgh I pop shit believe that believe that, everywhere I be at
You can see that, drinks by the liter,
You can see that, everywhere I be at
I'm poppin shit, bottles too she pop it for a g
That's what you gotta do, that's what you gotta do
We poppin shit, we poppin shit, we poppin shit
I'm confident in myself and what I do, and I show it off wherever I go. I drink a lot and party hard, and everyone can see that. I'm constantly in the spotlight, and I make sure to have a good time. I make it rain with bottles and she dances for me, it's just what you do when you're living the high life. We're all about popping off and having fun.
I got a couple new Roleys with a couple frozen bands
My niggas squeeze arms like a couple holding hands
Nigga vroom! Tryna flip that Maserati over
Smelling like izzy miyaki and my fly Versace loafers, nigga wait
Drop them hunndits, and Tony pop that perfect
I Jump in the drop murk it while bumping the locks, Porsche
Nigga wait,My shades probably cost a thousand
Fly to death, private jets flying across an island
I said, just let me explain, I was just in Spain, pump this in your brain
Nigga I'mma get this change, Puffy told me slow down
I said woah now that's a no now, nigga it's about to go down
I'm a turn Bad Boy to Motown, nigga unh, Ink? What the fuck they think?
We don't smoke it, it don't stink
This how fly niggas lean, she love my Versace that's a fly nigga thing
I was born a broke nigga I'm a die as a king
Bad boy,
I have expensive watches and money, and my friends are loyal and supportive of me. I love to savor the feeling of driving my fancy cars and I wear high-end cologne and shoes. I throw money around like it's nothing and live fast in my high-performance cars. My sunglasses cost a ton of money, and I travel in private jets to tropical destinations. I'm trying to explain to someone that I'm going to make it big and become rich. Puffy actually told me to slow down but I'm not listening to him; it's about to go down. We're not doing anything wrong, it's just how cool guys hang out. My girl loves my style, but I didn't always have this kind of money. I came from humble beginnings, but now I'll be a king.
Pock' full of hund's in the Levi's
Wait got yo' hunny out the beehive,
OG got me high than a tree house
2 fingers up like a eat out.. wait,
Take you for a ride get the seat out
We be in this bitch going crazy..senile,
Back then niggas ain't believe what they see now
Grip in my hand ball hard off the rebound
Boom, shocka, locka
Picture me rollin, loud like an opera
Pull up in that big boy truck it's a Tonka
Ready for the show, baby you gonna want an encore
Tell em that. We ain't on no bullshit
No ac just cool kids
And a bad bitch on full shift, I'm gone off the four fith
I don't think they ready for it bout to make em forfeit
We've been going hammer time right about the tool kit alumni!
I have a pocket full of hundred dollar bills in my jeans, and my girl is right by my side. I've smoked a lot of weed and am as high as a treehouse. I have two fingers up like I'm about to eat something and I'm ready to have a good time. I'll take you for a ride and we'll remove the seats for extra space. We're having a wild time in this place getting crazy, and people didn't believe in us back then. I'm holding onto the ball tightly for a rebound. I'm rolling in style like an opera and pull up in a big truck. I'm ready to put on a good show and people are going to want more. We're not causing any trouble, we're just cool guys with a bad girl, and I'm drinking off the four-fifth bottle. People aren't ready for what we're about to bring and we've been working hard like we're building something.
Ayo I tell her bring her friend cus we multiplying the action
I let Ink divide her legs and we never provide a fraction,Wait
Two fly young niggas on a private jet
Running out of ink tryna write me a check
Don't start no shit won't be no shit!
I said fuck the world but we don't care
Man we threw molly to the models
Then suicides on that rarri'
Like suey on the body
Then body shit for a hobby like
I ask her to bring a friend and we get busy with both of them. She's spreading her legs and we never give them any money. We're cool guys flying around in a private jet, but we're running out of checks to write. We don't want any trouble, we just want to have a good time without any drama. I've said screw the world, but it doesn't matter to us. We had fun with some models and then we had sex in my Ferrari. We're into rough sex and it's a hobby of ours.
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelj4256
I gotta keep this on my playlist so I don't forget it exists again. This was my anthem all over the country.
@toarms_indixie
Los KILLED this shit.. best freestyler out there! Zero!
@xxpurplemilkxx
Both these dudes did crazy on this track, good combination
@GoHaMify
Los and Kid Ink have been working together for a long time. Los has him on quite a few features. They go well together!
@MrJaysauve
ink and los are DOPE together!!!
@chanceshelby7328
YOU CAN SAY THAT AGAIN!!!
@ponycar24fan
This song is SO DOPE!!
Kid Ink is da shit! So underrated!!!
@sayrajara8625
RocketShipShawty. Def the best mixtape out hands down.
@jbcabrera93
Don't start no shit won't be no shit!! On repeat!!
@iBoltzHD2011
Ink you need to take over the east man! I'm from the west and all these people starvin over here, they need some good music man! I'll be waitin in ATL man