Miller rose to popularity in the early 2010s with an experimental approach to Southern hip hop. His debut album Mista Thug Isolation gained him notoriety in the underground hip hop scene. Since then, he has experimented with a number of styles within and outside the hip hop genre, most recently releasing the indie rock album Volcanic Bird Enemy and the Voiced Concern. His other work spans genres including instrumental and abstract hip hop, black metal, free jazz and noise music.
Career
Miller began recording music in the 2000s under a number of aliases. Much of his early music cannot be found today on the internet, however some of it has been re-released, such as on his Register compilation album. Some of his early work included the black metal projects Vudmurk and Seidhr, the industrial and noise projects Across, Public Garden and Rats, and the underground hip hop group The Legacy, during which time he rapped under the name Young Gus.
Miller began releasing hip hop under the name Lil Ugly Mane on Bandcamp and producing beats for himself and other artists under the name Shawn Kemp in 2010, releasing his debut mixtape Playaz Circle in 2011. His early work under the Lil Ugly Mane name drew on various styles of underground Southern hip hop from the 1990s such as Memphis rap and chopped and screwed. His style was similar to that of the contemporaneous Raider Klan collective, with whom he collaborated. His 2012 debut album Mista Thug Isolation earned positive reviews from Mishka NYC, among others and support from members of the popular hip hop collective Odd Future. The album has since been hailed as a classic of the 2010s underground hip hop scene, earning later praise from Pitchfork and The Needle Drop. The album was followed by a number of smaller releases, including the Uneven Compromise EP, which is ranked in the top 10 greatest EPs of all time by user-generated music review site RateYourMusic, and the single "On Doing an Evil Deed Blues", in which he outlined his grievances with the music industry and his intention to retire the Lil Ugly Mane project.
Miller announced he would release one final album under the Lil Ugly Mane name, and began sporadically releasing compilations of beats and older material on Bandcamp, including the Three Sided Tape series, the final installment of which, Third Side of Tape, received positive coverage from Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop among others. In 2015, Miller released what was intended to be the final Lil Ugly Mane album – Oblivion Access and the final Shawn Kemp project – Trick Dice, a collaboration with rapper Nickelus F. Oblivion Access saw Lil Ugly Mane taking a more experimental approach divorced from his earlier '90s Southern rap influences.
In 2017, Miller announced he would continue rapping under the name Bedwetter and released his debut project under the name – Vol. 1: Flick Your Tongue Against Your Teeth and Describe the Present. The album continued with the more introspective and experimental style of Oblivion Access. Around the same time however, Miller began rapping under the Lil Ugly Mane name again as part of the group Secret Circle with Antwon and Wiki. After releasing a few singles, the group disbanded and scrapped their debut album due to a personal falling out. Miller began working with the remaining members of GothBoiClique, however then appeared to go on hiatus, only releasing small collections of older material sporadically.
In 2021, Miller began releasing new music under the Lil Ugly Mane name. He released the single "Headboard", followed by "Porcelain Slightly" and then his third major release under the Lil Ugly Mane name – Volcanic Bird Enemy and the Voiced Concern, which was covered positively by Sputnik Music and Stereogum. Around the same time, Miller released a new black metal demo under the Vudmurk name.
Bitch I'm Lugubrious
Lil Ugly Mane Lyrics
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LIL UGLY MANE 2012
YA HEARD ME?
COMIN' AT THIS BITCH
FUCK ALL THESE MOTHERFUCKIN' HATERS, YA HEAR ME? (Fuck you)
'HOW WE DOING IT MANE (Yeah, motherfucker)
'LOT MOTHERFUCKER DOING IN THIS BITCH!
Bitch I'm morose and lugubrious
I'ma let the Uzi spit
Turn his face into gooey shit
Bitch I'm lugubrious, my trap game is stupidest
You acting like I'm new to this
I been sick since the uterus
I equate your uselesness to bitches that are bootyless
Your Youtube page is viewerless, it's humorous
Flyer than a stewardess, you pussies smell like tuna fish
You wanna kill me? Try and prove it but I bet you can't maneouver it
Grabbing the Ruger and cockin' it back
Psycho mentality, kill 'n attack
Sippin' on Alize, countin' the stacks
Half of my salary, nothing but crack
Yeah bitch, I ain't really nothing like a hero
I just wanna get my dick sucked and multiply them zeros
Ugly Mane stay harder than an oak trunk
You could fuck around, swear to god you get your throat cut
Bitch I'm morose and lugubrious
I'ma let the Uzi spit
Turn his face into gooey shit
See the bricks on the counter
Man, they all based
Still stay messing with the powder like Scarface
Stay clean with the jakes
Never getting calls traced
Leave 'em dead in the river, unsolved case
Holla at ya bitch, she be knowin' how my balls taste
Race to the champions, yeah we goin' All State
Iceberg Snoopy, Donatello, purple Gucci, going all grape
Uzi aiming low, shoot a playa in the prostate
I don't go hard in the paint, killa I'm paintless
Stripped down raw motherfucker I be [?]
See the flow ain't nothing but amazing
Heat from the barrel leave you shriveled like a raisin
Start runnin', I'mma start gunnin'
Pull up in a hearse, damn right I'mma stun 'em
I'mma done - done 'em
Pray for the Sun up
Clap him by myself with his boys right in front of him
I don't give a fuck, Ugly Mane stay illin'
Never got a smile so you know how im feelin'
If you smell smoke then you know im in the building
You ain't seen ya man, you can bet that I killed 'im
You see me countin' stacks
You see me swervin' through
You see me movin' past
Playa I'm not like you
Bitch I'm morose and lugubrious
I'ma let the Uzi spit
Turn his face into gooey shit
The lyrics to Lil Ugly Mane's song "Bitch I'm Lugubrious" are a representation of his attitude towards haters who try to bring him down. In the first verse, he establishes himself as someone who is not to be messed with, as he raps about his capability of turning someone's face into "gooey shit" with his Uzi. He asserts himself as the best at what he does, stating that his "trap game is stupidest" and that he's been "sick since the uterus". Lil Ugly Mane also takes aim at those who try to bring him down on social media, mocking their "viewership-less Youtube pages".
In the second verse, Lil Ugly Mane raps about his lifestyle, including his involvement in the drug trade and his desire to simply multiply his wealth. He boasts about his ability to stay clean with the police, leaving no trace behind, and his prowess with a gun. The lyrics are delivered with a sense of bravado and a disregard for anyone who may try to stop him. Overall, "Bitch I'm Lugubrious" is a song that showcases Lil Ugly Mane's confidence and ability to overcome any obstacles in his way.
Line by Line Meaning
YEAH MOTHERFUCKER
Expressing a confident and aggressive introduction to the song.
LIL UGLY MANE 2012
Asserting the artist's identity and the year of release of the song.
YA HEARD ME?
Asking the listener if they are paying attention to the upcoming lyrics.
COMIN' AT THIS BITCH
Announcing the artist's intention to showcase their skills in the song.
FUCK ALL THESE MOTHERFUCKIN' HATERS, YA HEAR ME? (Fuck you)
A dismissive disregard to negative comments from detractors.
'HOW WE DOING IT MANE (Yeah, motherfucker)
Asking how well the artist is performing their art, and affirming their own greatness.
'LOT MOTHERFUCKER DOING IN THIS BITCH!
Asserting the artist's dominance over the song and the music industry.
Bitch I'm morose and lugubrious
Claiming to be sad and gloomy, perhaps indicating a hard life or mental struggle.
I'ma let the Uzi spit
Referring to a weapon and implying the artist's readiness for conflict.
Turn his face into gooey shit
A graphic and violent statement about the artist's ability to cause harm.
Bitch I'm lugubrious, my trap game is stupidest
Repeating the claim to be sad and unmotivated, while also being successful in their criminal activities.
You acting like I'm new to this
Rejecting the idea that the artist is inexperienced or unfamiliar with their field of work.
I been sick since the uterus
Implying the artist has been struggling with issues since birth or childhood.
I equate your uselesness to bitches that are bootyless
Comparing the worthlessness of someone to a physical trait commonly associated with women.
Your YouTube page is viewerless, it's humorous
Mocking someone's perceived lack of popularity on a social media platform.
Flyer than a stewardess, you pussies smell like tuna fish
Asserting the artist's perceived superiority over others, while also belittling the hygiene of others.
You wanna kill me? Try and prove it but I bet you can't maneouver it
Challenging any potential attackers to harm the artist, while also expressing doubt that they could succeed.
Grabbing the Ruger and cockin' it back
Referring to a specific type of gun and preparing it for use in battle.
Psycho mentality, kill 'n attack
Implying the artist's mental state and motivation for violence.
Sippin' on Alize, countin' the stacks
Indicating the artist's enjoyment of a specific drink and their financial success from criminal activities.
Half of my salary, nothing but crack
Impling the artist's reliance on a drug to make their money.
Yeah bitch, I ain't really nothing like a hero
Rejecting the idea that the artist is a heroic figure, perhaps indicating their feelings of being an outsider.
I just wanna get my dick sucked and multiply them zeros
Expressing a desire for sexual gratification and financial gain.
Ugly Mane stay harder than an oak trunk
Asserting that the artist is relentless and unyielding, perhaps indicating their own resilience.
You could fuck around, swear to god you get your throat cut
A violent threat to anyone who opposes the artist or tries to harm them.
See the bricks on the counter
Referring to a pile of drugs or money, perhaps indicating the artist's workspace.
Man, they all based
Describing the quality of the drugs, likely indicating their purity and potency.
Still stay messing with the powder like Scarface
Drawing a comparison to a famous movie character who was heavily involved in drug dealing.
Stay clean with the jakes
Claiming to avoid detection by law enforcement.
Never getting calls traced
Implying that the artist is skilled enough to avoid surveillance by authorities.
Leave 'em dead in the river, unsolved case
Asserting the artist's ability to commit murder and avoid being caught or punished.
Holla at ya bitch, she be knowin' how my balls taste
Boasting about the artist's sexual conquests and the knowledge of their partner's taste.
Race to the champions, yeah we goin' All State
Claiming to be successful or accomplished in their criminal profession, while also making a reference to a sports competition.
Iceberg Snoopy, Donatello, purple Gucci, going all grape
A series of references to specific brands and characters, likely indicating the artist's preferences and status symbols.
Uzi aiming low, shoot a playa in the prostate
Describing a violent attack on a male target, likely indicating the artist's willingness to use extreme force.
I don't go hard in the paint, killa I'm paintless
Rejecting a common idea of being extremely aggressive or successful, instead asserting that they operate more covertly.
Stripped down raw motherfucker I be [?]
Describing the artist as a straightforward and unadulterated person, with perhaps an unfinished thought or sentence.
See the flow ain't nothing but amazing
Asserting the quality of the artist's rap skills.
Heat from the barrel leave you shriveled like a raisin
Describing the potential violence that the artist can inflict, likely from a gun.
Start runnin', I'mma start gunnin'
Threatening anyone who runs or tries to escape.
Pull up in a hearse, damn right I'mma stun 'em
Boasting about arriving in a vehicle typically associated with death, and intimidating others.
I'mma done - done 'em
Claiming to have killed or taken revenge on someone.
Pray for the Sun up
An unclear statement, likely indicating the artist's desire for a favorable outcome.
Clap him by myself with his boys right in front of him
Asserting the artist's willingness to commit murder, even in the presence of allies of the target.
I don't give a fuck, Ugly Mane stay illin'
Indicating that the artist does not care what others may think, and affirming their own lifestyle choices.
Never got a smile so you know how im feelin'
Implying a lack of happiness and contentment in the artist's life.
If you smell smoke then you know im in the building
Claiming to be a force to be reckoned with, with potentially dangerous consequences.
You ain't seen ya man, you can bet that I killed 'im
Threatening to harm or kill someone, while also expressing a lack of remorse or guilt.
You see me countin' stacks
Describing the artist's possession of large amounts of money.
You see me swervin' through
Indicating the artist's confident and sometimes reckless driving.
You see me movin' past
A sense of progression and advancement in the artist's life.
Playa I'm not like you
Rejecting any notion of similarity to others, perhaps indicating a sense of individuality and uniqueness.
Bitch I'm morose and lugubrious
Final repetition of the claim to be sad and gloomy, perhaps indicating a persistent internal struggle.
I'ma let the Uzi spit
Final statement of the artist's readiness for violence and danger.
Turn his face into gooey shit
Final violent and graphic description of the artist's potential for harm.
Contributed by Annabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IzzyBizzyFoShizzy
I remember asking my 9th grade English teacher what lugubrious meant cause I heard it in a rap song and she said “what kinda rap are you listening to where they say lugubrious?” Lil Ugly Mane girllllll fym
@terch2882
LMFAOOOO
@TheRealRaz909
OG af
@tkt9310
Girl fym🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Polychi1998
Be glad that word didn’t mean anything inappropriate! Lol
@kenneth5748
2012 ya eard meh
@MeatGoblet
Without Lil Ugly Mane, there would be no 2Pac, Biggie or Drake. R.I.P.
@maxbenninger8101
buzafazoo this better be a troll comment XD.
@MeatGoblet
Max Benninger I am a real life person, and not a goblin.
@maxbenninger8101
Brett Keane huehuehuehue