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.
Stank in my blunt
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Roll Up
Roll Up
I break down roll up
Snake size cobra
Swisha sweets two
Cups a lee you just
Popped off yo soda
So pass it off like so what
These scrub nigga
Get no love
Wrap it up toga
OG only smell that Folgers
I will never change like
The money is yo sofa
We smokin everyday in a
Locamotive drive top
Choo-Choo
With you girlfriend goin
Cookoo
Yea everybody know me
Wizard of that
OZ say they smoking
Grade a but all of these niggas
Is phony
Its six head too fat blunt
Call it flowitry bon-fire
Cig going round
Burnin′ so slowly
Girl to keep it real
I don't trust nobody way you roll it up
Damn I need you
Shawty break it down she
Don′t waste no time you the type
Of one I gotta keep
I love it like
Love it when you roll it
Love it when you roll it
Roll it up on me like
Love it when you roll it
Love it when you roll it
Roll it
I got a Stank in my blunt
Oh Yea I got a Stank in my blunt
You smell the stank in my blunt
Blunt yea blunt bangz
I break down roll up
So California, Palm Trees
Fine weed, C4 blow it up
Keep it high loud smoke
Hear me out pound for pound like a
Box of weed twisted like lockers
Im on one yo girlfriend is on me
We kick it like shown up so high and
Horny just meet me backstage when I
Get done performing I got an
OZ I need you to show me
How you do it cause
Show me how you do it girl
Show me how you do it girl
Show me how you do it girl
Show me how you do i girl
The opening lines of Kid Ink's 'Stank in my blunt' are basically saying that the artist breaks down (or grinds) the weed and rolls it into a blunt to smoke. He mentions smoking the snake-sized cobra (the blunt) and Swisher Sweet cigarillo wraps with two cups of lean (codeine cough syrup mixed with soda). He's sharing the blunt with someone who just opened a soda, and they pass it around casually.
The second verse starts with Kid Ink establishing his roots in California, where palm trees and high-quality weed are plentiful. He mentions "C4," a reference to an explosive material, to say that the weed is powerful and should be treated as such. He talks about smoking loudly and proudly, pound for pound like a box of weed. The rest of the verse is a bit more explicit and talks about hooking up with someone after a show and smoking an OZ (ounce) of weed with them.
Overall, the song is a celebration of smoking weed, and Kid Ink is proud of the stank in his blunt. The song's lyrics suggest a carefree and party-filled lifestyle where smoking weed is a central part of the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Break Down
To break down the weed and prepare it to be rolled into a blunt.
Roll Up
To roll the prepared weed into a blunt.
Roll Up
To roll another blunt.
I break down roll up
I prepare the weed to be rolled into a blunt and then roll it.
Snake size cobra
A reference to the thickness of the blunt being rolled, comparable to the size of a snake.
Swisha sweets two
The type of cigar wrapper being used to roll the blunt, with two being used to make it larger.
Cups a lee you just
A reference to drinking soda, which is being used to indicate that the blunt is being passed around and shared.
Popped off yo soda
To open a can or bottle of soda, similar to passing the blunt around.
What you smoke is so
Commenting on someone else's weed, implying that it is of lower quality or not as good as what the artist has.
So pass it off like so what
To pass the lower quality weed around and not make a big deal about it, as it is not as good as what the artist has.
These scrub nigga
Referring to other people who are not as experienced or skilled at rolling blunts.
Get no love
Not receiving recognition or appreciation for their inferior blunt rolling abilities.
Wrap it up toga
Rolling the blunt tightly to avoid it falling apart or not burning properly.
OG only smell that Folgers
Referencing the distinct smell of weed and how the singer only wants to smell the high-quality, original strain (OG) rather than any lower quality weed that may be mixed with it.
I will never change like
The singer implies they will always continue to roll and smoke blunts, regardless of changes in other aspects of their life.
The money is yo sofa
A reference to drug dealers often hiding cash in their furniture. The artist is implying that they will always have money from selling weed.
We smokin everyday in a
The artist and others smoke weed every day, and the train ride (Locomotive) is a common place to smoke in a discreet manner.
Locamotive drive top
The top of the train engine is where the singer and others are smoking weed as they ride the train.
Choo-Choo
Imitating the sound of the train as it moves along the tracks.
With you girlfriend goin
The artist and the listener's girlfriend are smoking weed together on the train.
Cookoo
Crazy, wild behavior as a result of being high on weed.
Yea everybody know me
The artist is well known for smoking weed and is respected for their blunt rolling abilities.
Wizard of that
The singer is skilled and knowledgeable about the weed they smoke, like a wizard with magic.
OZ say they smoking
Others claim to smoke high-quality strains of weed (an Oz being a term for an ounce of weed), but the artist implies that they are not actually smoking that quality of weed.
Grade a but all of these niggas
There is high-quality weed available to smoke (Grade A), but the people smoking it are not genuine or authentic.
Is phony
The people smoking are pretending to have better quality weed than they actually do.
Its six head too fat blunt
The blunt being rolled is very large and thick, compared to the size of six human heads.
Call it flowitry bon-fire
The process of rolling and smoking weed is viewed as an art form (flowitry), and the size of the blunt is like a large campfire (bon-fire) that the smokers are gathered around.
Cig going round
The blunt is being passed around for others to take hits from.
Burnin′ so slowly
The blunt is packed tightly and burns slowly, allowing it to last longer and be enjoyed for a longer period of time.
Girl to keep it real
The singer is being honest and genuine.
I don't trust nobody way you roll it up
The artist is very particular about how the weed is rolled and only trusts themselves or certain others to roll it correctly.
Damn I need you
The artist admires the listener's abilities at rolling blunts and is grateful for their help in smoking weed.
Shawty break it down she
The listener (shawty) is an expert at rolling blunts and breaks down the weed quickly and easily.
Don′t waste no time you the type
The listener is efficient and skilled at rolling blunts and does not waste any time in doing so.
Of one I gotta keep
The artist values the listener's abilities at rolling blunts and wants to keep them around to continue enjoying smoking weed together.
I love it like
The singer enjoys smoking weed and rolling blunts.
Love it when you roll it
The singer enjoys watching the listener roll the weed into a blunt.
Roll it up on me like
The singer wants the listener to roll a blunt for them.
I got a Stank in my blunt
The weed being smoked has a strong and distinct smell.
Oh Yea I got a Stank in my blunt
Repeating the fact that the weed has a strong and distinct smell.
You smell the stank in my blunt
Asking if others can smell the strong odor of the weed being smoked.
Blunt yea blunt bangz
A reference to smoking weed and enjoying the high it produces.
Contributed by Liliana N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MnLRockaZ
this song is so deeply connected to a certain time in my life. fuckin amazing
JeanWarmachine
bro same
Jovani Penaloza
Me too! New generation wouldn’t know
Marc T.
Same bro
Simonious Frizze
Amen
King young
The first time I started smoking in middle school at
Slimeball
he used to make such beautiful music... damn. i was 12. im 22 now. R.I.P old ink. my childhood idol.
Justin Isaacs
I wish this was on Spotify lol
Howard Bridge
I miss that kid ink, b.o.b, kid cudi, riff raff, kirko bangz, wiz khalifa era of 2010 - 2013
Zaperator 44
That was a weird but cool era.