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 βDiddyβ 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 rapperβs career. Teaming up with world-renowned DJ ill Will and DJ Rockstarβs 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.comβs βTop Mixtapes of the Weekβ section and amassed an astonishing 50 thousand downloads.
After Crash Landingsβ 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 Inkβs uncompromising work ethic would not allow him to rest on his more than impressive laurels; there needed to be a βvisualβ 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 βLowkey Poppin,β βPleaseβ and βCali Dreamin,ββ Kid Ink is definitely rockinβ to his own beat.
Kid Ink continued his 2011 tear by releasing βWheels Up,β 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 βWheels Up,β Ink has been on a mini βWheels Upβ 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 βTime Of Your Lifeβ off his debut album βUp & Awayβ was picked up in early January by radio & the first week this song was released on iTunes it sold a staggering 20k copies. βTime Of Your Lifeβ 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 βTime Of Your Lifeβ has reached over 12 million views on Youtube and was added to regular rotation on MTV Jams and MTV2. Following the success of βTime Of Your Lifeβ and the follow up single βDrippin,β Ink launched his Indie album βUp & Awayβ 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 βUp & Awayβ Ink toured the US, selling out shows throughout the Country including 6 Summer Jam concerts, followed by a headlining βUp & Awayβ UK Tour that included 25 shows in 35 days β selling out 18 of the shows. βUp & Awayβ has sold well over 50k albums to date (US) & over 70k worldwide.
After the immediate sales success of βUp & Away,β 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 βRocketshipshawtyβ 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 βBad Assβ 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.
That's On You
Kid Ink Lyrics
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My day just popped
Your night goin' slow
That's on you!
Tryna keep up with a youngin'
Got them pockets on low
Nigga that's on you!
She came here alone
That's on you!
That's all on you
Nigga, that's all on you
Know the check, nigga all on me
Shawty she in love with the best
I give it to her all on B'
Let me see you dance in honor
While I roll up one for insomnia
We gon' be up 'til maΓ±ana
Wake up in my club clothes, no pyjamas
Swear that they biting my style like pirhanas
I can't even shop at the mall for designer's
You still tryna figure out who designed them
I'm tryna make LA the home of the Niners, I'm home
Somebody need to get this niggas paid
I swear they be hatin' like a job
Back up, they ain't far enough
Tryna act like it's all of us, but
Nigga that's on you!
My day just popped
Your night goin' slow
That's on you!
Tryna keep up with a youngin'
Got them pockets on low
Nigga that's on you!
She came here alone
Shouldn't have let her leave home
That's on you!
I paid my dues, don't get it confused
That's all on you
(It's all on you)
I'm all on champagne
Poppin' like a Uzi
It's 'bout three
Just left out of Hooray's
Movie nigga, just made a Blu-Ray
Runnin' from the lady outside selling bouquets
OG only flower that I want
You can keep that sour in your blunt, shit
Lookin' for the nose candy, Willy Wonka
Money don't grow, I feel like I found one tree
Tryna roll like I once see Obi
Three point five doing a hundred from zero
My year just flashed forward
You still tryna find exposure
Nigga that's on you!
My day just popped
Your night goin' slow
That's on you!
Tryna keep up with a youngin'
Got them pockets on low
Nigga that's on you!
She came here alone
Shouldn't have let her leave home
That's on you!
I paid my dues, don't get it confused
That's all on you
I don't know where your mind at
I don't waste no time, yeah
You gon' get left behind here
I don't know where your mind at
I don't waste no time, yeah
You gon' get left behind here
Nigga that's on you
That's on you
Nigga that's on you
That's on you
I paid my dues, don't get it confused
It's all on you
(It's all on you, baby)
The song "That's On You" by Kid Ink speaks about taking responsibility for one's actions and the consequences that come with them. The chorus repeats the phrase "Nigga that's on you," emphasizing that the outcome of a situation rests solely on the individual involved. The first verse speaks about how one's day or night can be affected by their choices, whether they are trying to keep up with someone younger or are left alone after making a mistake. The second verse focuses on the rapper's success and how he is not afraid to take risks, as his decisions are what have led him to where he is today. He mentions wanting LA to be the home of the Niners, comparing his vision for the city to his desire for success. The bridge delivers a message of determination and not wasting time on those who are not willing to put in the effort needed to succeed.
This song is a reflection of Kid Ink's worldview and how he perceives the world around him. He recognizes that not everything is within his control, but he focuses on what he can control and how his choices impact his life. He also addresses the idea that success comes with hard work, determination, and not wasting time on those who are not willing to work towards the same goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga that's on you!
You are responsible for your own actions and their consequences.
My day just popped
My day has been successful and exciting.
Your night goin' slow
Your night is boring and uneventful.
That's on you!
You are responsible for making your own night exciting.
Tryna keep up with a youngin'
Trying to keep pace with someone younger or more energetic than you.
Got them pockets on low
I have little money.
She came here alone
She arrived alone and without anyone to look after her.
Shouldnβt have let her leave home
It was not a wise decision to allow her to leave her home unaccompanied.
That's all on you
You are solely responsible for the outcome.
Know the check, nigga all on me
I am responsible for paying the bill.
Shawty she in love with the best
The girl is enamored with me because I am the best.
I give it to her all on B'
I am offering everything to her without reservation.
Let me see you dance in honor
Performing a dance in my honor.
While I roll up one for insomnia
Smoking marijuana to help with sleeplessness.
We gon' be up 'til maΓ±ana
We will be up until tomorrow.
Wake up in my club clothes, no pyjamas
Waking up wearing nighttime clothing in a club setting.
Swear that they biting my style like pirhanas
People are copying my style frequently and without hesitation.
I can't even shop at the mall for designer's
Shopping for designer clothes at the mall is not a viable option for me.
You still tryna figure out who designed them
You are still attempting to determine who designed my clothing.
I'm trying to make LA the home of the Niners, I'm home
I am attempting to establish a team to represent Los Angeles in football, and it feels like home to me.
Somebody need to get this niggas paid
Someone needs to ensure that I am paid what I am owed.
I swear they be hatin' like a job
People dislike me for reasons similar to those that cause dislike in a job.
Back up, they ain't far enough
Retreat, as the opposition is not far enough away.
Tryna act like it's all of us, but
Attempting to pretend that the responsibility for the situation falls on all of us.
I'm all on champagne
I have been consuming large amounts of champagne.
Poppin' like a Uzi
Opening bottles with a lot of pressure.
It's 'bout three
It is roughly three o'clock in the morning.
Just left out of Hooray's
Just left a place called Hooray's.
Movie nigga, just made a Blu-Ray
Just made a movie that is now available on Blu-ray.
Runnin' from the lady outside selling bouquets
Running away from a woman who is selling flowers.
OG only flower that I want
I want only the original and best quality flower.
You can keep that sour in your blunt, shit
You can have the lower quality flower in your marijuana cigar.
Lookin' for the nose candy, Willy Wonka
Searching for cocaine as if it were a Willy Wonka candy.
Money don't grow, I feel like I found one tree
Money is scarce, but I have found a source where it can be obtained.
Tryna roll like I once see Obi
Attempting to emulate the style of Obi, whom I have seen before.
Three point five doing a hundred from zero
Going from zero to one hundred miles per hour in a short time period.
My year just flashed forward
My year has flown by quickly.
You still tryna find exposure
You are still attempting to attain recognition.
I don't know where your mind at
I am unsure of your thought processes.
I don't waste no time, yeah
I do not squander my time.
You gon' get left behind here
You will be left behind if you do not keep up.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KHALED ROHAIM, DIJON MCFARLANE, NICHOLAS VALENTINO AUDINO, LEWIS BERESFORD HUGHES, BRIAN COLLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@paultumbers1785
This shit never gets old!β€ππβ€
@davidstar8920
This is his best song to date. It's just one of those songs you can never get sick of... such good vibes !
@ErickMateus01
Suas mΓΊsicas sΓ£o fodaa! KID INK!!
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@Kanyewestlover733
2023 and this is still one of my daily jams to get me through the start of my morning.
@jorgeluisboffil8819
Buen tema amigo πβ€
@Moooork
Sounds like your day starts on pop, Iβll try to keep up with that youngβn
@katlynbuss9099
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@Karina-kf6lj
love this song been stuck in my head for awhile and I never get tired of it
@kaijuseijin5159
I miss this Kid Ink! Glad i was able to grow up listening to Him!
@metroalaska3482
Kaijuseijin frrrr bro i listen to him allll duh time