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.
Rumpshaker
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Wreckx-N-Effects, rumpshaker
I just wanna see you move your moneymaker
Get stupid let me see you act a fool with it
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
Just start my day
Looking for the party
Work hard to play
Walk in the club
Lights all over the place
But these haters can't see me
Cause your ass all in my way
That cake,cake
Let me get a taste
I don't need a plate
Eat it with my face
Just keep it real girl
Give a fuck if it's fake
As long as it's round
Not pointy like a stake
Yeah you got it
But what you gonna do with it
Just one song come and give me 2 minutes
Please don't be mad if I grab it
You get it from your momma and your granny
You got that
Wreckx-N-Effects, rumpshaker
I just wanna see you move your moneymaker
Get stupid let me see you act a fool with it
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
We up late like the sandman
Let me take a seat back
Think I need a lap dance
Lost in a trance
I can barely take my eyes off
Stuck like glue, make it work No time-off
With that fat ass and them C cups
Bouncing like Bay Watch
Nicky from her butt down
Can't fit in them jeans much
Twerk some, if you back it up
Might hurt something
Where you get all that from
I'm ready for the show Act 1 Now
Have fun, shots coming
You can have two
Tryin' to hop on it
But I think I need a saddle
And thick like sizzurp and I'm lit Like a matchbox
Don't throw it up Ba-donka-donk
You can meet me at the blacktop
You got that
Wreckx-N-Effects, rumpshaker
I just wanna see you move your moneymaker
Get stupid let me see you act a fool with it
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
The lyrics to Kid Ink's song "Rumpshaker" are focused on celebrating the female body and its ability to move in dynamic and enticing ways. The song opens with a reference to the Wreckx-N-Effect's song "Rump Shaker", and the nostalgia of that song's release is carried throughout Ink's track. He implores the subject(s) of the song to use their assets in a way that could be deemed as foolish, encouraging them to let loose and be carefree. However, there is also a sense of ownership and control in Ink's lyrics, as he describes himself as enthralled by the bodies on display but also willing to take action to touch and interact with them.
Ink's lyrics are crude and arguably misogynistic, as they do not treat women as individuals with their own agency but rather as sexualized objects to be admired and used for the singer's pleasure. The chorus repeats the line "yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it", emphasizing the idea that the subject(s) of the song are not doing enough with their bodies unless they are being sexual. The third verse emphasizes Ink's own status as a sexual being, as he describes himself as being "lit like a matchbox" and needing a saddle to ride the women he is attracted to.
Line by Line Meaning
You got that
You possess an attractive feature or skill that catches attention.
Wreckx-N-Effects, rumpshaker
The song references another song by Wreckx-N-Effect that talks about shaking one's butt.
I just wanna see you move your moneymaker
I want to see you dance and shake your butt, which is attractive and alluring.
Get stupid let me see you act a fool with it
Let loose and have fun while you dance, showing off your moves and energy.
Yeah you got it girl but what you gon' do with it
Although you have an attractive feature, how will you use it and make the most of it?
It's 11: 45 at night
The song starts late at night, implying that this is a party song and celebratory in nature.
Just start my day
Refers to the lifestyle of partying and having fun as a way of life.
Looking for the party
The artist is actively seeking a place to party and have fun.
Work hard to play
Suggests that despite working hard, the artist is now ready to let loose and have fun.
Walk in the club
The artist enters a party or club scene.
Lights all over the place
The party scene is depicted as well-lit and vibrant.
But these haters can't see me
The artist is suggesting they are being watched by people who are not happy about their presence or actions.
Cause your ass all in my way
The butt of another person is obstructing the view of the singer.
That cake,cake
A slang term referring to a woman's attractive buttocks.
Let me get a taste
The singer is attracted to the other person physically and wants to engage with them intimately.
I don't need a plate
The artist is suggesting that they want to engage in intimate behavior without any restraint.
Eat it with my face
A sexual innuendo that suggests the artist wants to engage in oral sex.
Just keep it real girl
The singer is requesting honesty in the act of physical intimacy.
Give a fuck if it's fake
Suggesting that the physical attraction and connection is not contingent on the authenticity of the act.
As long as it's round, not pointy like a stake
Suggesting that the attractive feature should be round and soft as opposed to sharp or pointed.
Just one song come and give me 2 minutes
Requesting a short amount of time to engage intimately with the other person, implying that the artist is not looking for anything long term.
Please don't be mad if I grab it
The artist is asserting that they will engage intimately with the other person without any remorse or guilt.
You get it from your momma and your granny
Suggesting that the attractive feature is an inherited trait from the mother and grandmother.
We up late like the sandman
Suggesting that the party is continuing on late into the night and the artist is not ready to stop having fun.
Let me take a seat back
The singer is taking a pause or break from the festivities, perhaps to engage intimately with the other person.
Think I need a lap dance
Suggesting that the singer wants a dance from the other person while seated.
Lost in a trance
The singer is mesmerized by the other person and their attractive feature, suggesting a lack of control or inhibition.
I can barely take my eyes off
The artist is suggesting that they are completely focused on the other person and their attractive feature.
Stuck like glue, make it work No time-off
The artist is suggesting that they are completely enamored by the other person and their attractive feature and cannot stop looking at them.
With that fat ass and them C cups
The singer is attracted to the other person's curves and chest size.
Bouncing like Bay Watch
Suggesting that the other person's attractive feature is bouncing in a way that is reminiscent of a popular television show.
Nicky from her butt down can't fit in them jeans much
Suggesting that the other person's fashion choices are not suitable for their attractive feature.
Twerk some, if you back it up Might hurt something
Suggesting that the other person could cause injury to others with their extreme movements while dancing.
Where you get all that from
The artist is questioning where the other person's attractive feature came from.
I'm ready for the show Act 1 Now
The singer is suggesting they are ready to engage in physical intimacy with the other person.
Have fun, shots coming You can have two
The party is continuing and the artist is offering the other person two shots to drink.
Tryin' to hop on it But I think I need a saddle
The singer is suggesting they are excited and ready to engage in physical intimacy, but they may need more support or preparation to do so.
And thick like sizzurp and I'm lit Like a matchbox
The singer is describing their level of excitement and arousal while engaging with the other person.
Don't throw it up Ba-donka-donk
Slang term for a woman's attractive buttocks.
You can meet me at the blacktop
A suggestion to meet outside for further physical intimacy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS, GARY RAFAEL HILL, MARKOUS ROBERTS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
PuRp 25
love this song!!💕💕
ShellyMunchieBree
I love this song ♥
HereeWeeGo34
This too nice ...this album Flame!
Shaun Mpiko
Just discovered this banger!!
Michael
ink dnt need to be more famous, keep him lowkey
narodená pre výhru
This song is best😍I love this
Angelina Klien
I love this song☺
Joanna Flores
loooove this shit, kid ink needs to get more famous though.... sick af yo.
brutalkidde15
he needs to make a video for this asap gon be mwaad
Steven Ruiz
Shit man Best album I ever heard fuck yea Kid Ink