From collaborating with esteemed producers J.Cole, Ski Beatz, Omen, Soundtrakk, to his recent features in XXL, The Source, BET, MTV, Spin Magazine, Life + Times and the New York Times to name a few, Mez is building a network of talent around him while honing his skills and staying true to his unique sound. To add to his network, he has collaborated with clothing brands Stussy, 10Deep, Rocksmith, and Raleigh Demin. In addition to perfecting his lyrical skillset and occasionally stylin', Mez's music video can be seen in heavy rotation in Footlockers and Foot Actions across the United States.
With three incredibly solid mixtape releases under his belt (The Paraplegics 2010, The King's Khrysis 2011, My Everlasting Zeal 2012), Mez is steadily marching the path paved by his NC forefathers, with no signs of stopping where the sidewalk ends.
Reggie Miller
King Mez Lyrics
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Reggie Miller
KING MEZ
Watch how you talk to me about what you know me
Never trust him much, I doubt you my homie
No one tips on getting money from you niggas
I doubt you could show me
That homie lead till they see you with the Range
Well I'm Reggie Miller; pull up with the Range
They don't believe till they see you with your chain
What I been such a warrior
Since early on I would bump Notorious, glorious
Felt euphoria, Southern rap niggas call more of you up
Hating already? We starting up
Least wait till I open the Ferrari up
I'm sorry about the past homies
But I'm willing to bet that you sorrier
Am I right? Well I bet I am;
Just chill to the red-eyed lamb
You ain't the best; Never said I am
But I'm part of the argument
Before I'm dead I am
But I keep my soul, my nigga they sell those too
Yeah, they say heaven only know, but some of us hell knows too
And that's real
Hol' up hol' up, hol' up; I know I deserve a moment
Made the beat and my flow steady swerving on it
A lot of the niggas that want to talk now, they were curving on it
Call that Magic man, now I feel like Ervin on it
HID lights on my Benzo, make it hard to observe the doughnuts
So RJ Dunk with the white on black
By the time I get that, man the world will know me
Cut real deep like a surgeon on me
Never did act like a burden on me
Everybody be looking at me different that me
And you too girl, now yeah I know you want it
Why you lying, you know you want it
Try to hide it now but I won't matter
By the way you wave, you already show it
Always knew I'd rap the flows, even at the lunch table, I'd catch the O's
So I knew it was on the way
Why you lying
Always knew
No tutorials...
Look, this song ain't about no SUV
It's about the way you see me
And I, pretty soon, want to grow into
Everything a nigga said I can't be
Like it's impossible, nah my G
Say they got my lock, but I got my key
And they lie to you, if they told you that
I don't do this for Raleigh
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In "Reggie Miller," King Mez raps about not trusting those who claim to know him well and doubting their advice. He references Reggie Miller, the former NBA player, as a metaphor for himself, as Miller was known for pulling up to make three-pointers just as King Mez pulls up in his Range Rover. He also references the Notorious B.I.G. and Southern rap as his inspiration, acknowledging the hate he faces while still continuing to work towards becoming the best rapper he can be. King Mez also addresses the superficiality of some relationships, including a girl who is hiding her interest in him but who he sees through. In addition to his self-confidence and determination, Mez highlights his ability to rap, which he has been doing since his school days.
Overall, "Reggie Miller" is about King Mez's dedication to his craft and his confidence in his abilities. Despite the obstacles he faces, he is focused on succeeding and becoming one of the best rappers out there. Through his lyrics, King Mez articulates the importance of following one's dreams and the persistence required to make them a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch how you talk to me about what you know me
Be careful with your words when speaking to me as you don't truly know me
Never trust him much, I doubt you my homie
I have trust issues and I don't consider you a true friend
Got advice, I doubt that it's for me
I doubt that your advice would be helpful to me
No one tips on getting money from you niggas
I don't believe anyone can give me valuable advice on making money from people like you
I doubt you could show me
I don't think you have anything to teach or offer me
That homie lead till they see you with the Range
Friends will lead you on until they see you have wealth and luxury
Well I'm Reggie Miller; pull up with the Range
Just like Reggie Miller, I pull up in a luxury car and showcase my success
They don't believe till they see you with your chain
People won't believe you're wealthy until you flaunt your possessions
What I been such a warrior
I've been a fighter, battling through life's challenges
Since early on I would bump Notorious, glorious
I've been listening to and inspired by Notorious B.I.G. since an early age
Felt euphoria, Southern rap niggas call more of you up
Listening to rap brings me joy and many Southern-style rappers share similar emotions
Hating already? We starting up
If you're already hating on me, then we're starting a conflict
Least wait till I open the Ferrari up
Don't start hating on me until I've achieved more success
I'm sorry about the past homies
I regret how I've treated my friends in the past
But I'm willing to bet that you sorrier
I'm sure you have more to regret than I do
Am I right? Well I bet I am;
I'm confident that I'm right
Just chill to the red-eyed lamb
Relax and enjoy the finer things in life, like a luxurious car
You ain't the best; Never said I am
You're not the best at what you do and I never claimed to be the best either
But I'm part of the argument
I'm still in the discussion and I'm striving to be the best
Before I'm dead I am
I will become the best before I die
But I keep my soul, my nigga they sell those too
I won't sell out and compromise my values like some people do
Yeah, they say heaven only know, but some of us hell knows too
Some of us have been through difficult times and can relate to the struggles of hell
And that's real
That's the truth
Hol' up hol' up, hol' up; I know I deserve a moment
Wait a minute, I deserve recognition for my talent and hard work
Made the beat and my flow steady swerving on it
I produced the beat and my rapping style flows perfectly with it
A lot of the niggas that want to talk now, they were curving on it
Many people who are now interested in my music ignored me before
Call that Magic man, now I feel like Ervin on it
Comparing myself to Magic Johnson, I feel like a basketball star with my music
HID lights on my Benzo, make it hard to observe the doughnuts
I have bright headlights on my Mercedes Benz that make it hard to see me doing donuts in the parking lot
So RJ Dunk with the white on black
I'm going to dunk a basketball like former NBA player, RJ Hunter, with my white and black shoes
By the time I get that, man the world will know me
Once I achieve my goals, everyone will recognize my talent and success
Cut real deep like a surgeon on me
My words hurt deeply, like a surgeon's knife
Never did act like a burden on me
You were never a problem for me
Everybody be looking at me different that me
People treat me differently now that I'm successful
And you too girl, now yeah I know you want it
You want to be with me, girl
Why you lying, you know you want it
Stop lying and just admit you want to be with me
Try to hide it now but I won't matter
You're trying to hide your feelings, but it doesn't matter
By the way you wave, you already show it
You're already showing your interest in me through your actions
Always knew I'd rap the flows, even at the lunch table, I'd catch the O's
I always knew I would become a rapper, even when I was just freestyling at the lunch table
So I knew it was on the way
I knew success was on its way for me
This song ain't about no SUV
This song isn't about luxury cars
It's about the way you see me
It's about how people perceive me
And I, pretty soon, want to grow into
I want to continue to grow and evolve as an artist
Everything a nigga said I can't be
I want to achieve everything people said I couldn't do
Like it's impossible, nah my G
People think what I want to do is impossible, but I'm determined to succeed
Say they got my lock, but I got my key
People think they have me figured out, but I know my own path to success
And they lie to you, if they told you that
They are lying to you if they say I don't involve my hometown of Raleigh in my work
I don't do this for Raleigh
I don't make music just for my hometown
Contributed by Hudson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EvandroDiogo11
Mez is so UNDERRATED.
@Sportsmngmt
2021. We still here
@darzaealonzo4954
Made this song 100x better
@luxurebeats7890
This beat tho..
@Speedealer69
Luxure Beats Mssngno!
@ncjetsflyhigh
They don't believe till they see you wit the Range
@EvandroDiogo11
🔥🔥🔥
@iBeJuicenallday
What the beat called forgot the name
@1matroska
finally found the track
@beverleyzava7966
2019?