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.
Wait For Me
Kid Ink Lyrics
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Slide with me (Kid Ink)
Love to love ya ya, love to love
Think I found my diamond in the rough
Shining might just switch up the climate
His and hers you know what the time is
2 a.m. in Central Park
Paradise
Talking 'til we close the bar
Love how you love me with your eyes
So alive
Racing through streets locked hands and chemical inside my body
I need to know when it comes crashing down
When I can't hold the wheel
Will you drive for me, drive for me?
When all I feel is low will you get high for me, high for me?
How hard would you try for me?
If they put you on the stand would you lie for me?
Would you put the whole world on hold for me?
How real, how real is it?
When all I feel is low
Will you get high for me, high for me?
If you ever fucked up
I would empty all my accounts
Bail you out
Yeah if you're ever sinking fast
I would empty both my lungs out
To keep you breathing, breathing
Racing through streets locked hands and chemical inside my body
I need to know when it comes crashing down
When I can't hold the wheel
Will you drive for me, drive for me?
When all I feel is low will you get high for me, high for me? (yeah)
How hard would you try for me?
If they put you on the stand would you lie for me?
Would you put the whole world on hold for me?
How real, how real is it?
When all I feel is low
Will you get high for me, high for me?
It's Kid Ink
Baby let's roll one up and blow one to the ceiling
Ooh-wee, it's such a wonderful feeling
To lay my hands on you like I'm healing
I could get right behind your wheel and
Drop the top and jump over the front door
You're giving me the go, I'm like "run, Forest"
Hop inside the whip and say "what's the button for?"
Whip so fast wind opened up her button more
I love the way you ride
Will you drive for me, drive for me?
Yeah, when all I feel is low
Will you get high for me, high for me?
How hard would you try for me?
If they put you on the stand would you lie for me?
Would you put the whole world on hold for me?
How real, how real is it?
When all I feel is low
Will you get high for me, high for me?
In this song, Kid Ink starts by inviting his lover to take a ride with him as he sings "Ah yeah, just come and take a ride with me, slide with me." He talks about finding his "diamond in the rough" and how being with this person makes him feel alive. He mentions a late-night walk in Central Park and how being in the same city with his lover feels like paradise. He loves how his lover looks at him with her eyes.
The chorus is focused on how Kid Ink needs his lover to be there for him when things get tough, and he can't hold the wheel anymore. He asks his lover to drive for him, to stay high for him even when he's low. The second verse talks about how Kid Ink will be there for his lover; he would empty all his accounts to bail her out if she ever messed up. The outro is a combination of Kid Ink's rapping skills and the chorus.
The song is about the trust and stability between partners in a relationship. Kid Ink is asking his lover if she would be there for him even when things get tough. He wants to know if he can trust her to lie if needed, to put her whole world on hold for him, to keep her with him even when he's going through a rough patch. The song portrays the vulnerability and trust that are necessary for any relationship to work.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah yeah, just come and take a ride with me
Come join me on a journey and have some fun with me
Love to love ya ya, love to love
I am deeply in love with you and treasure love
Think I found my diamond in the rough
I believe you are my soulmate, the perfect person for me despite any rough qualities you may have
Shining might just switch up the climate
Your amazing presence might make everything more bright and positive
His and hers you know what the time is
We are so in sync and in love that we have matching things, and it's obviously time to enjoy each other's company
2 a.m. in Central Park
Late at night in a park where we can be alone and focus on each other
Same old city with you feels like paradise
Being with you in even the most familiar places is incredible and heavenly
Talking 'til we close the bar
We're having such a great conversation that it carries on all night until the bar closes
Love how you love me with your eyes
I adore the way you look at me and express your love through your eyes
So alive
You make me feel so lively and happy
Racing through streets locked hands and chemical inside my body
We feel the excitement of driving quickly with intense feelings of love and attraction coursing through us
I need to know when it comes crashing down
I wonder if you will be there for me when everything falls apart
When I can't hold the wheel, will you drive for me, drive for me?
If I am unable to cope or manage in a difficult situation, will you take the lead and help me?
When all I feel is low will you get high for me, high for me?
If I am down and need a boost, will you be there to lift me up and make me feel better?
How hard would you try for me?
I wonder how devoted you would be in difficult circumstances, and how much you're willing to give to make things work
If they put you on the stand would you lie for me?
I wonder if you would be willing to deceive others or put yourself at risk for me
Would you put the whole world on hold for me?
Would you prioritize me over everything else in your life, even if it would mean pausing everything else?
How real, how real is it?
I wonder how true and lasting our love is
If you ever fucked up, I would empty all my accounts
If you made a mistake and needed help, I would go to any lengths to support you, even if it meant giving up everything I have
Bail you out
I would help you in difficult times, whether it's emotional or financial support
Yeah if you're ever sinking fast
If you're in a difficult or dangerous situation that you can't handle alone
I would empty both my lungs out to keep you breathing, breathing
I would do anything and everything to keep you safe and make sure you survive
It's Kid Ink
This song is performed by Kid Ink
Baby let's roll one up and blow one to the ceiling
Let's light up a joint and relax together
Ooh-wee, it's such a wonderful feeling
Smoking weed with you feels incredible
To lay my hands on you like I'm healing
Touching you feels like it's healing me
I could get right behind your wheel
I trust you and would let you take control in any situation
And drop the top and jump over the front door
Let's make a dramatic exit and have some fun by jumping out of a convertible
You're giving me the go, I'm like 'run, Forest'
You're giving me permission and I excitedly accept
Hop inside the whip and say 'what's the button for?'
Get in the car and let's have some fun together without worrying about anything else
Whip so fast wind opened up her button more
We're driving so fast that the wind is blowing her shirt open, adding to the excitement of the moment
I love the way you ride
I enjoy the way you handle everything and take charge when needed
Will you drive for me, drive for me?
Will you take charge and help me out when I need it?
Yeah, when all I feel is low
When I'm feeling depressed or unhappy
Will you get high for me, high for me?
Will you lift me up and help me feel better?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Brian Collins, Michael Matosic, Olivia Noelle, Tyler Daniel Cordy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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 " 🎶🎤
@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!