Lil' Flip's career was launched when he released his first album "The Leprechaun". The album quickly gained national attention and spawned the hit single "I Can Do That". The album sold over 100,000 copies regionally and gained attention from Def Jam South, A & R, and well-known Houston rapper Scarface. He was briefly signed to Def Jam, but abruptly left the label a few years later after concerns about his financial earnings. He soon signed to Loud Records and began recording his first national debut album.
While recording his album, he was apparently shot by unknown assailants in a drive-by shooting. He survived the attack and pressed on to finish the album. At the age of 20, Lil' Flip released his sophomore album "Undaground Legend", his first nationally released album, which included the hit single "The Way We Ball" and a remix to his hit "I Can Do That". The album reached platinum status even though it didn't get much promotion from Loud Records.
Lil' Flip recorded his third album "U Gotta Feel Me" on Sony Records. This album was more commercial and featured Ludacris, Three 6 Mafia, and others. The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #3 on the Hip-Hop/R&B charts. It quickly became a crossover success with the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 single "Game Over". The single used the Namco Pac-Man beat and the video showed Lil' Flip getting a tattoo while rapping to the single. The single reached #1 on the hip-hop charts. His follow-up single, the lover's anthem "Sunshine" featuring Lea, became the second hit single on Lil' Flip's album and went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It gained numerous requests on MTV 2 and BET. The album was certified double platinum.
Lil' Flip is known for his unique screwed style of freestyling (a form of slowed down rap technique) and for always releasing double disc CDs whenever he releases an album. He credits all of his success to the late DJ Screw and has tattooed DJ Screw's name on his arms. Lil' Flip has been credited for his lyrics by Three 6 Mafia, David Banner, Fam-Lay, Young Buck, UGK, Ludacris, among others. He has announced himself as the "King of The South" and the "Freestyle King".
I Got Flow
Lil' Flip Lyrics
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Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
If I ain't in your gal, I'm in the studio
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
I'm da freestyle king, I ain't no freestyle pro
I got flow, you know I got flow
If I ain't in your gal, I'm in the studio
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
I got flow
Look, I put diamonds in your face
I'm Lil' Flip, you know me
I chill with Big H.A.W.K., see-Note, and Pokey
Used to do karaoke, now I'm da freestyle king
You want to see the platinum in my mouth and my Byzantine
I go to ? cause my piece shine bright
If I look into the sun, my teeth shine bright
I ride to the left, I swang to da right
They like, â??Lil' Flip let me see your chain in the light?â??
When I step on stage I leave you wit your mouth open
I go to Papdeux or I might go to Copeland
Fly to Oakland and do a song with Too $hort
All Mann my pants I gatta take'em back dey ain't toostarched
I be ballin', I be crawlin' that's all I do
Represent the Screwed Up Click with DJ Screw
I'm da freestyle king I said it once I'd said it twice
I don't wear no other name brand shoe but Nikes
(Chorus)
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
If I ain't in your gal, I'm in the studio
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
I'm da freestyle king, I ain't no freestyle pro
I got flow, you know I got flow
If I ain't in your gal, I'm in the studio
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
I'm da freestyle king, I ain't no freestyle pro
I got flow
Look, ain't nobody down-south wreckin' Flipper
Got da brand-new Bentley with the inspection sticker
Or I might be in da Jag, or I might be in the plane
Da diamonds on my ring or dey might be on my chain
I'm looking good, I'm dress good, I feel good
I stay right between S. A. and Hillwood
Cloverland on da map I know you know that
Every song I put out BABY, I wrote that
But I'm freestylin' comin' from da top of my dome
I got satellites all at da top of my home
I got diamonds all on da top of my phone
I got ice and it's all on da top of my cone
I'm a balla, I chill with my partner Taz
We be ballin' out of control, NBA live in da Jazz
He might dunk on me, I might dunk on him
But it don't really matter
Drank da drank till its on da rim of da cup
I mo buck, I'm slidin' and creepin'
Dey be like Lil' Flip, â??South side we sippin'!â??
I represent my hood, Cloverland, its in the air
Hell Yeah! I swear like my name was Andre Wear
In da pocket I'm like a rocket
I'm gonea explode, and every time on stage, I do it throwed
And every time I do a song, I show off
I put the mic down buddy, I go off
Cause I'm the freestyle king
(Chorus)
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
If I ain't in your gal, I'm in the studio
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
I'm da freestyle king, I ain't no freestyle pro
I got flow, you know I got flow
If I ain't in your gal, I'm in the studio
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
I'm da freestyle king, I ain't no freestyle pro
I got flow
I might go to college, I might do my work
Wear a piece andchain that you can see through my shirt
I got ten Escalades, and three of them tinted
I got a PrimCo phone with three million minutes
You might see me at the summit looking lovely
You might see me in the Jag and its bubbly
You might see me with Kryst-al and Moet
You might see me with a platinum Rolex
You might see me just laying on the hill
You might see diamonds just laying on my grill
You might see me just playing in the field
I'm Lil' Flip .freestyle king, I gatta get a deal
(Chorus)
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
If I ain't in your gal, I'm in the studio
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
I'm da freestyle king, I ain't no freestyle pro
I got flow, you know I got flow
If I ain't in your gal, I'm in the studio
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
I'm da freestyle king, I ain't no freestyle pro
I got flow
The lyrics to Lil' Flip's "I Got Flow" are essentially him flaunting his musical talent and success. He calls himself the "freestyle king," and boasts about his diamond teeth and platinum jewelry. He lists his partners and collaborators in the music industry, including Big H.A.W.K., See-Note, and Pokey. He brags about his cars and his phone with three million minutes, and makes references to popular drinks like Kryst-al and Moet. Overall, the song is a confident and self-assured proclamation of his musical prowess, both in and outside of the recording studio.
One interesting fact about "I Got Flow" is that it is featured on Lil' Flip's second studio album, "Undaground Legend," which was released in 2002. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 chart and selling over 500,000 copies. Another interesting fact is that the song contains a sample from "Ike's Mood I" by Isaac Hayes, which is also featured in the opening credits of the television show "The Bill Cosby Show." Additionally, Lil' Flip was a member of the Screwed Up Click, a Houston-based hip hop collective that was founded by DJ Screw in the early 1990s.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause I got flow, you know I got flow
I am confident in my ability to rap and create music
If I ain't in your gal, I'm in the studio
When I am not with a girl, I am working on making music in the studio
I'm da freestyle king, I ain't no freestyle pro
I am confident in my freestyle rapping abilities, even though I am not a professional
I got flow, you know I got flow
Reiterating my confidence in my rapping abilities
Look, I put diamonds in your face
I have diamond jewelry, including a grill that covers your teeth
I'm Lil' Flip, you know me
Introducing myself as Lil' Flip, and assuming that the listener knows who I am already
I chill with Big H.A.W.K., see-Note, and Pokey
Listing some of the people I am associated with in the rap community
Used to do karaoke, now I'm da freestyle king
I used to sing songs to prerecorded music, but now I can create my own music on the spot through freestyling
You want to see the platinum in my mouth and my Byzantine
I have expensive jewelry, including a platinum grill covering my teeth and a Byzantine chain
I go to ? cause my piece shine bright
I go places where my jewelry will stand out and be noticed due to how it shines
If I look into the sun, my teeth shine bright
My diamond grill is so bright that it even shines when I am looking directly at the sun
I ride to the left, I swang to da right
I like to drive and show off my car by swerving to the left and right on the road
They like, 'Lil' Flip let me see your chain in the light?'
People often ask to see my jewelry, particularly my chain, in good lighting to fully appreciate its shine
When I step on stage I leave you wit your mouth open
I am a captivating performer, and people are often amazed by my talent when I am on stage
I go to Papdeux or I might go to Copeland
I enjoy going to restaurants and eating good food, and am naming some of my favorites
Fly to Oakland and do a song with Too $hort
I have collaborations with other rappers, including the legendary Too $hort
All Mann my pants I gatta take'em back dey ain't toostarched
I need to return my pants to the store because they are not properly starched
I be ballin', I be crawlin' that's all I do
I am always either making money or enjoying the fruits of my labor
Represent the Screwed Up Click with DJ Screw
I am part of a music collective called the Screwed Up Click, which also includes DJ Screw
I said it once I'd said it twice
Reiterating that I am the freestyle king
I don't wear no other name brand shoe but Nikes
I only wear Nike shoes
Look, ain't nobody down-south wreckin' Flipper
No other rapper in the southern U.S. can compete with me
Got da brand-new Bentley with the inspection sticker
I have a new Bentley car that has recently passed its inspection
Or I might be in da Jag, or I might be in the plane
I have access to multiple modes of transportation, including a Jaguar car and a private plane
Da diamonds on my ring or dey might be on my chain
I have diamonds on my jewelry, including on my ring and chain
I'm looking good, I'm dress good, I feel good
I am confident in my appearance and feel good about myself
I stay right between S. A. and Hillwood
I live between San Antonio and Hillwood, which is a neighborhood in Houston, TX
Cloverland on da map I know you know that
I come from the Cloverland neighborhood, and am pointing out that people are aware of this
Every song I put out BABY, I wrote that
I write all of my own music and lyrics
But I'm freestylin' comin' from da top of my dome
I am able to create rap verses on the spot, without pre-written lyrics or music
I got satellites all at da top of my home
I have satellite dishes on the roof of my house
I got diamonds all on da top of my phone
The surface of my phone is covered in diamond stones
I got ice and it's all on da top of my cone
The top of my ice cream cone is covered in crushed ice and diamond stones
I'm a balla, I chill with my partner Taz
I am successful and wealthy, and often hang out with my friend Taz
We be ballin' out of control, NBA live in da Jazz
We are living extravagantly and without limits, as if we are characters in an NBA video game
He might dunk on me, I might dunk on him
Taz and I compete and playfully challenge each other, possibly in reference to playing basketball together
But it don't really matter
The outcome of our friendly competition is not important
Drank da drank till its on da rim of da cup
We drink so much alcohol that the liquid is at the very top of our cups
I mo buck, I'm slidin' and creepin'
I drive recklessly and quickly, swerving and going around corners aggressively
Dey be like Lil' Flip, 'South side we sippin'!'
People enjoy partying and drinking with me, and chant my name when we are all together
I represent my hood, Cloverland, its in the air
I am proud of where I come from and am representing the Cloverland neighborhood
Hell Yeah! I swear like my name was Andre Wear
I am emphasizing how much I believe in my own statements and affirming them with a swear, like Andre Wear - a fellow rapper from Houston
In da pocket I'm like a rocket
I have a lot of money and am financially powerful, like a rocket that shoots up into the sky
I'm gonea explode, and every time on stage, I do it throwed
I am going to explode with success, and every time I perform on stage, I do so with an energetic and enthusiastic approach
And every time I do a song, I show off
I always want to demonstrate my abilities and show off what I can do when I perform
I put the mic down buddy, I go off
When I am finished performing, I put down the microphone and walk away from the stage
Cause I'm the freestyle king
Reiterating my title and reputation as the freestyle king
I might go to college, I might do my work
I may choose to go to college and focus on my academic studies
Wear a piece andchain that you can see through my shirt
I wear a bulky and expensive chain that is visible through my shirt
I got ten Escalades, and three of them tinted
I own ten Cadillac Escalade cars, three of which have tinted windows
I got a PrimCo phone with three million minutes
I have a phone plan that includes an excessive and unnecessary amount of minutes
You might see me at the summit looking lovely
I may be seen at an event or gathering, looking attractive and feeling confident
You might see me in the Jag and its bubbly
I may be driving my Jaguar car, which has some sort of bubbles or fizz on the surface
You might see me with Kryst-al and Moet
I may be drinking expensive alcohol brands Krystal and Moet
You might see me with a platinum Rolex
I wear a platinum Rolex watch
You might see me just laying on the hill
I may be relaxing and enjoying nature on a hill or other scenic location
You might see diamonds just laying on my grill
My grill has visible diamond stones on it, even when I am not wearing it and it is sitting out in the open
You might see me just playing in the field
I may be engaging in leisurely outdoor activities, like playing sports or games in a field
I gatta get a deal
I want to sign a record deal to help establish my career and gain more success
I got flow
Reiterating my confidence in my rap skills
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