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.
Radiation
Lil Ugly Mane Lyrics
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Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
...Hoes is chilling, biting, smoking, drinking, thinking ′bout my past
Then my homies came through then asked "Where the hell's the sack?"
Petey handed me a bowl of sour so I took a couple drags
Then proceeded to go to the back and get hash up out the sack
Take a little just to make it last, that′s Supa's motto
We fiending on these trees like we just won the lotto
Chiefing for a reason like we ain't gon′ see tommorow
′Til we fall asleep and makes some Z's like Zorro
Inhaling vapors and feeling no sorrow, don′t feel no pain
I feel bad for the people who never kicked it with Mary Jane
She radiates all through my brain and enhances every thought I think
Even makes my food better and I have more fun when I drink
Gimme a bag of that sticky-sticky, I need a eighth for the 60 60
Different shit, just like the 60's
This Elvis Presley, them dudes is filthy
Riding 45 in the 50, I′m smoked these joints now I am spliffy
Damn this bowl really got me lifted
I rap so tight people say I'm gifted.
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Puffing on that paradise that kush has got me paralyzed
Verified I′m very high, whip so clean it's sterilized
Terrorize yo block, you in my way, why ain't ya moving?
Me and Supa Sortahuman rolled a quarter in a cuban
Now we grooving
Feeling extra throwed, hot like wings of buffalos
Just to let you bustas know, them duffle bags got extra dough
Only fuck with sexy hoes, I swear I leave the rest alone
Underground, I′m lesser known, but in hood they feel my testimony
Y′all ain't smoking on my level
Y′all ain't fucking on my level
Y′all ain't dranking on my level
Y′all ain't nothing on my level
These fools they need'na listen, they probably smoking that resin
They talkin′ all′a that shit, I proudly pull out my weapon
That sour diesel be relievin' my stress, gettin′ me right
I swear it's hard not to just walk outside, just ready to fight
Lime green cannabis, color of praying mantises
No stems, no seeds, crystals like they amethyst.
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt,
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
The lyrics to Lil Ugly Mane's song "Radiation" depict the artist's experience of getting high and the positive effects it has on his life. The repetitive chorus emphasizes the act of smoking a blunt and getting high as a way to escape from reality and enjoy the euphoric state that marijuana provides. The lyrics also mention the camaraderie among friends, as they come together to smoke and share their stash. The reference to Mary Jane as a metaphor for marijuana highlights the artist's deep appreciation for the substance and how it enhances his thoughts and experiences.
The verses further delve into the artist's love for getting high. He expresses his preference for different strains of marijuana, citing the need for a bag of "sticky-sticky" to satiate his craving. The lyrics also touch on the artist's belief that he is on a different level compared to others who don't share his love for smoking and getting high. He asserts his superiority, claiming that others can't match his experiences and the high he achieves. The song ends with a reference to the quality of the marijuana he consumes, highlighting the absence of stems and seeds, and the abundance of THC crystals.
Line by Line Meaning
Get high, get high ge-ge-get high
Indulge in the use of drugs, particularly marijuana, to attain a state of heightened euphoria
Smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt, smoke yo blunt
Repeatedly inhale the smoke from a marijuana cigar, emphasizing the act of consuming drugs
Hoes is chilling, biting, smoking, drinking, thinking ′bout my past
Women are engaging in leisure activities, such as smoking, drinking, and deep contemplation, while reflecting on my past actions
Then my homies came through then asked 'Where the hell's the sack?'
My close friends arrived and immediately inquired about the location of the marijuana supply
Petey handed me a bowl of sour so I took a couple drags
A friend named Petey offered me a pipe filled with potent marijuana, and I proceeded to take a few inhalations
Then proceeded to go to the back and get hash up out the sack
Afterwards, I went to a hidden area to retrieve a concentrated form of cannabis from a bag
Take a little just to make it last, that′s Supa's motto
To ensure prolonged enjoyment, only consume a small amount of the drug, which is the guiding principle of my friend Supa
We fiending on these trees like we just won the lotto
We have an insatiable craving for marijuana, similar to the excitement experienced after winning a large sum of money
Chiefing for a reason like we ain't gon′ see tommorow
We are excessively smoking marijuana as if each day is our last, possessing a purpose or motive behind our actions
′Til we fall asleep and makes some Z's like Zorro
We will continue to smoke until we eventually drift off to sleep, enjoying a peaceful rest similar to the fictional character Zorro
Inhaling vapors and feeling no sorrow, don′t feel no pain
Through the act of inhaling marijuana smoke, one experiences a temporary absence of sadness and the numbing of physical discomfort
I feel bad for the people who never kicked it with Mary Jane
I sympathize with those who have never had the opportunity to engage in socializing and drug use with marijuana, symbolically referred to as Mary Jane
She radiates all through my brain and enhances every thought I think
Marijuana permeates my mind, influencing and intensifying each and every thought I have
Even makes my food better and I have more fun when I drink
Marijuana even enhances the taste and enjoyment of my meals, as well as increasing my enjoyment when consuming alcohol
Gimme a bag of that sticky-sticky, I need a eighth for the 60 60
Provide me with a bag of high-quality, resinous marijuana, preferably an eighth of an ounce, to last me through the duration of 60 minutes
Different shit, just like the 60's
Referring to the 1960s, a time of cultural revolution and experimentation, I desire unique and unconventional experiences similar to that era
This Elvis Presley, them dudes is filthy
In comparison to the legendary musician Elvis Presley, the individuals being referred to are considered disgusting or repulsive
Riding 45 in the 50, I′m smoked these joints now I am spliffy
Driving at the speed of 45 miles per hour in a 50-mile-per-hour zone, I have consumed numerous marijuana cigarettes and consequently feel intoxicated
Damn this bowl really got me lifted
Expressing the feeling of being exceptionally high due to the influence of marijuana consumed from a bowl-shaped pipe
I rap so tight people say I'm gifted
My rap skills are deemed impressive and skillful by others, often described as possessing a natural talent
Puffing on that paradise that kush has got me paralyzed
Inhaling and exhaling the smoke of a particularly potent strain of marijuana, commonly known as kush, has rendered me immobile and speechless
Verified I′m very high, whip so clean it's sterilized
Confirming that I am under the influence of drugs to an extreme degree, driving a pristine and hygienically clean vehicle
Terrorize yo block, you in my way, why ain't ya moving?
Intimidating and causing distress in your neighborhood, as you obstruct my path, prompting the question of why you are not relocating to allow me to proceed
Me and Supa Sortahuman rolled a quarter in a cuban
Myself and Supa Sortahuman, a collaborator, crafted a marijuana cigar by combining a quarter of an ounce of the drug within a Cuban cigar wrapper
Now we grooving
Engaging in euphoric movement and rhythmic dance to the music, facilitated by the effects of marijuana
Feeling extra throwed, hot like wings of buffalos
Experiencing an intensified state of inebriation, characterized by elevated body temperature akin to the spiciness of buffalo wings
Just to let you bustas know, them duffle bags got extra dough
Informing individuals who are weak and inept that my bags, often used to transport drugs, contain a significant amount of additional money
Only fuck with sexy hoes, I swear I leave the rest alone
I exclusively interact with attractive women, completely avoiding any involvement with others
Underground, I′m lesser known, but in hood they feel my testimony
While I am not widely recognized in mainstream society, I am respected and revered within the local community, as my words and experiences resonate with them
Y′all ain't smoking on my level
None of you are consuming drugs at the same intensity or efficacy as me
Y′all ain't fucking on my level
None of you are engaging in sexual activities with the same level of prowess and satisfaction as me
Y′all ain't dranking on my level
None of you are consuming alcoholic beverages to the same extent or with the same sophistication as me
Y′all ain't nothing on my level
All of you are inferior and insignificant compared to me and my accomplishments
These fools they need'na listen, they probably smoking that resin
These foolish individuals should pay attention, as their drug habits likely involve subpar marijuana resin rather than high-quality products
They talkin′ all′a that shit, I proudly pull out my weapon
When they engage in disrespectful or boastful speech, I confidently draw my firearm, asserting my dominance and authority
That sour diesel be relievin' my stress, gettin′ me right
The strain of marijuana known as sour diesel effectively alleviates my stress and brings me a sense of tranquility and contentment
I swear it's hard not to just walk outside, just ready to fight
I sincerely struggle to resist the temptation of venturing outdoors to confront and engage in physical altercations with others
Lime green cannabis, color of praying mantises
Marijuana with a distinct lime green color, resembling the hue of praying mantises
No stems, no seeds, crystals like they amethyst
The marijuana I possess lacks undesirable plant material, containing only potent crystals that resemble the gemstone amethyst
Contributed by Cole K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bowhunter928
i was bumping this at a red light yesterday, and a 75+ year old dude rolled down his windows and started jamming to the sax
@Krunalb211
lmao
@zarlie2039
music is powerful
@uwuwu9
Holy shit nice hahah
@ernstthalmann4306
Music unites us 🇺🇸 😌 🎶 🙌 ❤ 💕 🇺🇸
@TheOnlyChiChi
Classic ❤
@rrensaa
The way the beat switches up the second Lil Ugly Mane enters the realm is fucking amazing.
@fractalwavy4784
Mystical
@therandomvoid4930
Why is your pfp a neko
@PurplePandaClock
"Lime green cannabis, color of praying mantises"
That line is so dope to me for some reason