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.
Wait 4 Me
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Phone whenever you are alone
Ready for me to come take you down
Baby girl I'm on my way
I don't mind that you play
You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
Think of me, think of me, think
Of me, think of me, think of me
Girl it's okay
You don't need to waste no time
I won't be jealous babe
Just keep me on your mind
It ain't a crime go ahead and unwind
Nobody gotta know but me so baby don't be shy
You know your spots
Just make sure that the door unlocked
When I walk in baby girl don't stop
I'mma sit back here for a minute and watch
I'm your biggest fan
When you get tired I can lend a hand
I'mma be back real soon
But 'til then girl you know what to do
Girl you can hit me on my
Phone whenever you are alone
Ready for me to come take you down
Baby girl I'm on my way
I don't mind that you play
You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
Girl just make sure that you think of me
Think of me, think of me, think
Of me, think of me, think of me
I know I'm running late
But here I come to help
Since you can't love me babe
Until you can love yourself
Rub yourself, it turns me on when
You show me that you comfortable
Inside your own skin
So use your mind and baby not your eyes
And make sure you move your hips
Counter clock wise
This ain't forever, just in the meanwhile
You can call me night time cause
I bring them freaks out
Girl you can hit me on my
Phone whenever you are alone
Ready for me to come take you down
Baby girl I'm on my way
I don't mind that you play
You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
Girl just make sure that you think of me
Think of me, think of me, think
Of me, think of me, think of me
I said you ain't gotta wait
Just pulled up feeling good all day
Sorry that a nigga had to work so long
I was up in the studio making this song
The lyrics to Kid Ink's song "Wait 4 Me" convey a message of open communication and understanding in a romantic relationship. The singer assures his partner that she can reach out to him whenever she is alone and in need, encouraging her to not hesitate in contacting him. He expresses his willingness to come to her and spend time together, even if she's been engaging in activities without him. The repeated line "wait for me" suggests that he wants her to keep him in her thoughts, to think of their connection even when they are physically apart.
The song also explores the idea of trust and giving each other space. The singer encourages his partner to enjoy herself and unwind, reassuring her that he won't be jealous or possessive. He wants her to feel comfortable in her own skin and wants to be a supportive presence in her life. The lyrics imply a level of intimacy and familiarity between the two, with the singer considering himself her "biggest fan" and observing her from a distance.
Overall, "Wait 4 Me" promotes open communication, trust, and the importance of enjoying individual experiences while maintaining a strong connection in a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you can hit me on my
Girl, feel free to contact me on my phone
Phone whenever you are alone
Especially when you're by yourself
Ready for me to come take you down
When you're ready for me to satisfy you intimately
Baby girl I'm on my way
I'm coming over to be with you
I don't mind that you play
I'm not bothered if you engage in activities while waiting for me
You ain't gotta, you ain't gotta
You don't have to
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
Delay your desires or needs for my arrival
Girl just make sure that you think of me
Ensure that you have thoughts about me
Think of me, think of me, think
Contemplate and remember our connection
Of me, think of me, think of me
Specifically, think about me and only me
Girl it's okay
Don't worry, it's fine
You don't need to waste no time
No need to spend time unnecessarily
I won't be jealous babe
I won't feel envious or possessive
Just keep me on your mind
Just remember to think about me
It ain't a crime go ahead and unwind
There's no wrongdoing if you relax and let go
Nobody gotta know but me so baby don't be shy
No one else needs to find out, so don't be hesitant
You know your spots
You're knowledgeable about your pleasure points
Just make sure that the door unlocked
Simply ensure that the door is not locked
When I walk in baby girl don't stop
Upon my arrival, keep going without hesitation
I'mma sit back here for a minute and watch
I'll take a moment to observe and enjoy
I'm your biggest fan
I am incredibly supportive and enthusiastic about you
When you get tired I can lend a hand
If you feel fatigued, I can offer assistance
I'mma be back real soon
I'll return very shortly
But 'til then girl you know what to do
In the meantime, you know what actions to take
I know I'm running late
I acknowledge that I am delayed
But here I come to help
Nevertheless, I'll come to assist you
Since you can't love me babe
Considering you're unable to fully love me
Until you can love yourself
Until you find self-acceptance and self-love
Rub yourself, it turns me on when
Stimulate yourself, it arouses me
You show me that you comfortable
You demonstrate your comfort and confidence
Inside your own skin
Within your own body and identity
So use your mind and baby not your eyes
Focus on your thoughts and emotions, not just appearances
And make sure you move your hips
Ensure you engage in sensual body movements
Counter clock wise
In a direction opposite to the clock's hands
This ain't forever, just in the meanwhile
This situation won't last indefinitely, just temporarily
You can call me night time cause
You can refer to me as 'night time' because
I bring them freaks out
I bring out your wild and adventurous side
I said you ain't gotta wait
I mentioned that you don't have to delay
Just pulled up feeling good all day
I just arrived, feeling positive all day
Sorry that a nigga had to work so long
Apologies for having to work for a long time
I was up in the studio making this song
I was in the recording studio creating this track
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@xSixPathsofPain
Can't wait to hear his songs on the radio!
@ruprrrt
Brings back many memories
@CubesTheGamer
Thumbs up if you're listening to this song today
@TeamBreezy2
I love when he sings the chorus !!! <3 (:
@felipealmeida8922
" DJ Rockstar " πΆπ€
@misstiffybaybee
addicted to this song <3
@drakedoggy103
what a song mayn that beat so relaxing :D
@yesca6292
just think of me....u ant gotta wait for me.....so deep to heart
@alejandrafelix4340
Love this song!!
@Theartofliving97
spotlight didnt bring me here,but im glad i'm listenin to this!!!!!! Kid ink is sooo cutee!