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.
Tattoo of My Name
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Yea
It's a different kind of trust when I see you got that
Yea
I know it's a different kind of love but ain't nothing like a
Tattoo of my name, tattoo of my name on you
It's just a different kind of trust when I see you got that
Forever ever, we're tied together
Forever, got a tattoo of my name on ya
Forever ever, we're tied together
Forever, got a tattoo of my name on ya
Yea, it makes everything official
It don't matter whether it's the first, last or initial on that ass
Legs, lower back of that wedding ring finger
I appreciate you just for representing me
Love and the pain, can't believe you was sittin through it
Friends tried to tell ya that you crazy, don't you listen to em
We got something special, baby bout it better than Mercedes
Tatted up, I swear I won't be mad at ya
Going hard, don't be soft, fuck a flower, get my name on your chest
It ain't never going nowhere like a stain on a white-tee
I think that you might be, the closest to wifey
Ain't nothing to hide, everybody say
I know it's a different kind of love but ain't nothing like a
Tattoo of my name, tattoo of my name on you
It's just a different kind of trust when I see you got that
Tattoo of my name, tattoo of my name on you
Forever ever, we're tied together
Forever, got a tattoo of my name on ya
Forever ever, we're tied together
Forever, got a tattoo of my name on ya
I would never tell you girl to go mess up yo frame
But it's nothing I could say about a tattoo of my name
Right there on that spot I see every time you change
Let me know it ain't no game, got me fuckin with you insane
Now you sayin' it's my turn, but I don't know if it's much room
Showin' off to them other bitches, go and flex yo muscle
It's better than the rain, she said you high off of mushrooms
Still drippin' wet, it's feelin' like you gon cum soon
You ain't gotta trip girl, I know where to aim at
Cock back, tryna hit it where my name at
It ain't nothing else you gotta say
I know the deal, it's pretty simple how you feel
Fuck that henna, keep it real
I know it's a different kind of love but ain't nothing like a
Tattoo of my name, tattoo of my name on you
It's just a different kind of trust when I see you got that
Tattoo of my name, tattoo of my name on you
Forever ever, we're tied together
Forever, got a tattoo of my name on ya
Forever ever, we're tied together
Forever, got a tattoo of my name on ya
There's nothing I could say about
I would never tell you girl to go mess up yo frame
But it's nothing I could say about a tattoo of my name on ya
In "Tattoo of My Name," Kid Ink raps about his desire for a woman to get a tattoo of his name somewhere visible on her body, which he sees as a symbol of commitment and trust. To him, it's not just a physical act, but an emotional one that solidifies the love between two people. He acknowledges that this kind of love is different, but in his eyes, there's nothing quite like having a tattoo of his name on her skin forever. He admires the woman who will sit through the pain and love him enough to permanently ink his name on her, praising her for representing him and showing the world that they are tied together forever.
Throughout the song, Kid Ink emphasizes the significance of the tattoo and how it makes their relationship official, no matter where it's placed. He showcases his love and appreciation for the woman who already has his tattoo by saying that he won't be mad at her for getting another one. He also acknowledges the doubters who may have thought she was crazy for getting his name permanently marked on her, but he believes they have something special that others don't understand. In the end, he encourages his partner to keep it real and go for a permanent tattoo rather than temporary henna.
Overall, "Tattoo of My Name" is a song that portrays Kid Ink's desire for a long-lasting, committed relationship that is sealed with a tattoo of his name on his partner's body. He views it as a symbol of trust, love, and commitment, and distinguishes this kind of love as different from others. However, it's important to note that permanent decisions like tattoos should be carefully considered and not rushed into for the sake of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, it ain't nothing like a
Yea
It's a different kind of trust when I see you got that
Yea
Having someone tattoo your name on their body creates a unique sense of trust between the two people.
I know it's a different kind of love but ain't nothing like a
Tattoo of my name, tattoo of my name on you
It's just a different kind of trust when I see you got that
Tattoo of my name, tattoo of my name on you
Forever ever, we're tied together
Forever, got a tattoo of my name on ya
Forever ever, we're tied together
Forever, got a tattoo of my name on ya
The tattoo signifies a deep and unbreakable bond between the two people, with a sense of permanence and commitment.
Yea, it makes everything official
It don't matter whether it's the first, last or initial on that ass
Legs, lower back of that wedding ring finger
I appreciate you just for representing me
The tattoo serves as an official representation of the love and commitment between the people, and the placement of the tattoo is a personal decision that doesn't matter as long as it represents the same thing.
Love and the pain, can't believe you was sittin through it
Friends tried to tell ya that you crazy, don't you listen to em
We got something special, baby bout it better than Mercedes
Tatted up, I swear I won't be mad at ya
The pain of getting a tattoo is a testament to the love and commitment between the people, and others may not understand it but it is special to them. The tattoo is a symbol of the love between the two people, and it is something that the singer is proud of.
Going hard, don't be soft, fuck a flower, get my name on your chest
It ain't never going nowhere like a stain on a white-tee
I think that you might be, the closest to wifey
Ain't nothing to hide, everybody say
The tattoo is a sign that the person is committed and loyal to the singer, and it's a more permanent way of showing their love than a flower or any other temporary gesture. The tattoo will always be there and will never fade away, just like the singer's love for the person. The singer sees a future with the person and is not afraid to show it to everyone.
I would never tell you girl to go mess up yo frame
But it's nothing I could say about a tattoo of my name
Right there on that spot I see every time you change
Let me know it ain't no game, got me fuckin with you insane
The singer understands that getting a tattoo is a personal decision and he would never force someone to do it for him. However, he is deeply touched and committed when someone goes through the process of getting his name tattooed. It's a constant reminder of their love for each other and it affects the singer deeply.
Now you sayin' it's my turn, but I don't know if it's much room
Showin' off to them other bitches, go and flex yo muscle
It's better than the rain, she said you high off of mushrooms
Still drippin' wet, it's feelin' like you gon cum soon
The singer is unsure if he has enough room for a tattoo of the person's name, but he is happy to show off their love in other ways. The singer and the person have a strong connection and the sex is amazing. The tattoo is a sign of this connection and it turns them on greatly.
You ain't gotta trip girl, I know where to aim at
Cock back, tryna hit it where my name at
It ain't nothing else you gotta say
I know the deal, it's pretty simple how you feel
Fuck that henna, keep it real
The singer knows that the person is committed to him and he doesn't have to worry about her being unfaithful. He wants to have sex with her close to where her tattoo is, as a way of showing how much he appreciates it. He understands that it's a permanent sign of their love, and he wants her to keep it real and not get a temporary tattoo.
There's nothing I could say about
I would never tell you girl to go mess up yo frame
But it's nothing I could say about a tattoo of my name on ya
The singer cannot express how deeply touched and committed he feels when someone gets a tattoo of his name. He would never force someone to do it for him, but it's a sign of love and commitment that he appreciates deeply and cannot put into words.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN COLLINS, ARTHUR MCARTHUR, MIKHAIL CRONIN
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