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.
No Slack in My Mack
Lil Ugly Mane Lyrics
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I can throw them to the sky if you bitches care to drop it
I'm cocky, switch the topic, chop the rocks up in the projects
Treat your pussies like they're objects, you can never stop the progress
Powder and some vegetables
Trap game exceptional
Commas and some decimals
Leaking out my gastrointestinal
Bitch, I am invincible
X-Men guns, catch me looking like the Sentinel
Flamethrower fire make a player melt
Steady keep the product moving quick like a conveyor belt
You can't save yourself
Praying for your saviors help
Ima straight flay you and display you on my favorite shelf
Ugly Mane Yeah you see the chain
Yeah you see them hoes flock to me say my name
I'm in that Chevy thing slinging banging run the game
You can't even see me fuckboy, we are not the same
I'm fly (Why's that?)
I got money (Why's that?)
There ain't no slack in my mack
Got guns (Got guns)
Got bread (Got bread)
There ain't no slack in my mack
No slack in my mack x8
Get the money x8
I'll play you mad mother fuckers
I keep it Eddie Murphy
Laying in the hood, yeah I'm dying where they birthed me
Ima gobble up these goblins and these goons like they're turkey
I'm spitting out their bones in my Patron, Lord have mercy
Swag like nicotine, can't get enough
Plus I'm bad for your health boy I'm dangerous stuff
Lungs full of smoke and a bag full of guts
Not the innards of a Dutch just a bag full of guts
Balling on my mind, kareem abdula oblongata
Pull a Louie V. and Prada
Anything to get inside her
Call my chopper easy-rider
Call my dick the equalizer
Call my phone I'm the supplier
Call my bluff I'm not a liar
You're the liar when you're lying on your back
With a bullet in your head thinking back on all that whack shit you said
You can never attract cause you're dead
I'm ripping you to shreds
Ugly Mane is not right in the head
The lyrics to Lil Ugly Mane's song NO SLACK IN MY MACK are a braggadocious outpouring of the rapper's confidence, wealth, and toughness. The chorus immediately sets the tone, with Ugly Mane declaring that he has so much money that he can throw it in the air, and emphasizing that no one can match his business acumen. He also references his drug enterprise and how exceptional he is in the trap game.
The verses are loaded with violent imagery, with Ugly Mane comparing himself to a superhero with guns, a flamethrower, and superspeed. He also maintains his swag and danger factor, spitting out bones and packing heat, while simultaneously seducing women with designer brands.
Overall, the song is a showcase of Lil Ugly Mane's superiority in all facets, from his money and gangster lifestyle to his rapping skills and charm with the ladies. It is a bravado-filled anthem meant to intimidate and instill fear in his rivals.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a lot of profits in my pocket
I have a lot of money on me
I can throw them to the sky if you bitches care to drop it
I have so much money, I can toss it around and not care if it falls out of my pocket
I'm cocky, switch the topic, chop the rocks up in the projects
I'm self-confident and can change the subject easily, while also selling drugs in the low-income community
Treat your pussies like they're objects, you can never stop the progress
I treat women as sexual objects and won't let anyone stop me from making money
Powder and some vegetables
I sell drugs that are made from powders and plant materials
Trap game exceptional
I excel in the illegal drug sales industry
Commas and some decimals
I make a lot of money, with large amounts denoted by commas and decimals in my bank account
Leaking out my gastrointestinal
I'm so tough that fear doesn't phase me, it just gives me indigestion
Bitch, I'm a professional
I'm really good at what I do for a living
Bitch, I am invincible
I'm so confident in myself that I feel untouchable
X-Men guns, catch me looking like the Sentinel
I carry powerful firearms that are capable of doing a lot of damage
Flamethrower fire make a player melt
I have access to highly dangerous weapons and could hurt anyone who opposes me
Steady keep the product moving quick like a conveyor belt
I sell drugs quickly and efficiently in order to make as much money as possible
You can't save yourself
If you mess with me, there's no way you can save yourself
Praying for your saviors help
If you're in trouble with me, there's no help coming to save you
Ima straight flay you and display you on my favorite shelf
I might kill you and keep your body as a trophy for myself
Ugly Mane Yeah you see the chain
I wear a flashy chain that is meant to show off my wealth
Yeah you see them hoes flock to me say my name
Women are attracted to me because of my money and reputation as a powerful person
I'm in that Chevy thing slinging banging run the game
I drive a car that is compatible with my dangerous lifestyle and dominance in the rap game
You can't even see me fuckboy, we are not the same
I'm so far above you and your lifestyle that you're not even on my level
I'm fly (Why's that?)
I'm cool and stylish
I got money (Why's that?)
I have a lot of wealth
There ain't no slack in my mack
I'm always working hard and making money
Got guns (Got guns)
I have access to dangerous firearms
Got bread (Got bread)
I have a lot of money
No slack in my mack x8
I'm always hustling and making money
Get the money x8
I focus on generating income in my illegal dealings
I'll play you mad mother fuckers
I'm not afraid to take on anyone who opposes me
I keep it Eddie Murphy
I'm always coming up with new jokes and being funny
Laying in the hood, yeah I'm dying where they birthed me
I come from the same low-income community where I now sell drugs and make a living
Ima gobble up these goblins and these goons like they're turkey
I'll eliminate anyone who tries to get in my way
I'm spitting out their bones in my Patron, Lord have mercy
I'm so tough that even bones won't faze me, and I'll drink expensive liquor while doing so
Swag like nicotine, can't get enough
I have a cool and stylish attitude that I can't get enough of
Plus I'm bad for your health boy I'm dangerous stuff
Being around me is risky and could put your life at risk
Lungs full of smoke and a bag full of guts
I smoke a lot and engage in risky activities
Not the innards of a Dutch just a bag full of guts
I don't smoke blunts, and instead pack my drugs in a bag
Balling on my mind, kareem abdula oblongata
I'm obsessing about basketball and focusing on improving myself in every way possible
Pull a Louie V. and Prada
I wear high-end designer clothing
Anything to get inside her
I'll do anything to impress a woman
Call my chopper easy-rider
I carry a powerful firearm and will use it if necessary
Call my dick the equalizer
I believe sex is a way that I can maintain power over a woman
Call my phone I'm the supplier
I'm the go-to guy for any illegal drugs you might need
Call my bluff I'm not a liar
If you don't believe me, I'm not lying, I'm telling the truth
You're the liar when you're lying on your back
If you oppose me in any way, there's a good chance you'll end up dead and lying on your back
With a bullet in your head thinking back on all that whack shit you said
If you oppose me, you'll regret it and might end up dead
You can never attract cause you're dead
If you oppose me, you'll end up dead and there's no chance of attracting a woman
I'm ripping you to shreds
If you mess with me, I'll tear you apart
Ugly Mane is not right in the head
I'm not mentally stable and can be dangerous if provoked
Contributed by Ruby H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.