Drip 'n' DrillComing up under the 150 banner, Brixton-based rapper M24 found his first major success alongside 410's Skengdo and AM, joining the Myatt's Field duo for 2017's "Do It & Crash." A plethora of freestyle placements soon garnered the rapper a sizeable audience: after appearing on PressPlay's "Lightwork" in late 2018, M24 continued into early 2019 with fiery appearances on Krown Media's Heatseeker, PacManTV's The Hotspot, and Mixtape Madness' Mad About Bars. With his name in the public eye, the rapper delivered an impressive run of singles through 2019, highlighted by his biggest hit to date, the Stickz collaboration "We Don't Dance." Yet this paled in comparison to the success of the rapper's next single; in 2020, M24 dropped viral Tion Wayne collaboration "London," which soon reached in excess of 40 million streams across online platforms. After lending his talents to a number of notable features (iLL BLU's "Dumpa," GRM Daily's "Peter Crouch"), the rapper released his debut mixtape, Drip N Drill, in August 2020. Self-described as a reflection of "a new M24," the project pushed the rapper's sound across the U.K. rap spectrum, dipping into Afrobashment and trap alongside more drill-centric material.
As Well
M24 Lyrics
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They don′t want action
I think them man are just capping
Nigga, why you acting?
Beat it, Michael Jackson
Man do that shit with a fucking passion (Lekaa Beats)
Smokey like bacon (Grr, baow), astaghfirullah (Astaghfirullah)
She was dead at close but good from far (Dead one)
Watch me rip this tune like I rip off bra (Rip that)
Rah (Rah)
Man still ching that, ching that (Ching it)
Biz with a fuck off 15 (Yes)
You know he gon′ swing that, swing that (Yes, he is)
Twas gon' flick it and dig it (Yes)
He defo gon' push that in that (Uh-uh)
Man′s stunting with the rusty jewels
Bin that, no comedy like Sinbad (No joke ting)
Two rambos up, man twin that, twin that (Two rambos twinning)
Get over them sides, ding that, ding that (Get over that)
See my man there, I aim that (Grr, baow)
I gave bro the through ball like ping that, ping that
I fell in love with the guap as well (Uh-uh)
I fell in love with this mop as well (Uh-uh)
Why does my man think that he′s tough?
But he used to go shop as well (Uh, uh)
I spent six on a top, no cap (Six)
I spent 20 on a watch as well (20 quid)
She likes how we rock as well
Cah we humble youts when we pop as well (Grr, baow)
I fell in love with the guap as well (I did)
I fell in love with this mop as well (Uh-uh)
Why does my man think that he's tough?
But he used to go shop as well (I dunno)
I spent six on a top, no cap (Six)
I spent 20 on a watch as well (Uh-uh)
She likes how we rock as well (Yes)
Cah we humble youts when we pop as well (Uh, uh)
Spin that block one more time (Spin that)
Cah I′m really tryna see man lack, no Kojo Funds but I'll bust my .9
She fine, peng one and that back kinda blow my mind (Yes)
She just wanna bump and grind
It′s mad cah I really ain't got no time (I′m busy)
More money cah I picked up a different grind (Yes, I did)
Now they're calling me a different guy (No, I'm not)
You got drip but man′s got a different shine (Yes)
Same guys, no different guys
I was out on the mains with my kitchen knife (Facts)
I still rip man′s sweater (Rip that)
Even though 'round here′s pepper (Bait)
I still make it beat like Lekaa (Yes)
And I still get your girl's pum pum wetter (Facts)
They like how the whole ting set up
Get up, get the drop then get up
I like how the G2 work (Uh-uh) but I′m in love with the .44. better
I fell in love with the guap as well (Uh-uh)
I fell in love with this mop as well (Uh-uh)
Why does my man think that he's tough?
But he used to go shop as well (Uh, uh)
I spent six on a top, no cap (Six)
I spent 20 on a watch as well (20 quid)
She likes how we rock as well
Cah we humble youts when we pop as well (Grr, baow)
I fell in love with the guap as well (I did)
I fell in love with this mop as well (Uh-uh)
Why does my man think that he′s tough?
But he used to go shop as well (I dunno)
I spent six on a top, no cap (Six)
I spent 20 on a watch as well (Uh-uh)
She likes how we rock as well (Uh-uh)
Cah we humble youts when we pop as well (GBG's)
(Lekaa Beats)
M24's song "As Well" is a trap song that explores the themes of money, power, and violence. The opening lyrics, "Lights, camera, action, they don't want action, I think them man are just capping, Nigga, why you acting?" sets the tone for the song's message about the bravado of some individuals, who talk tough but don't actually want to act on their words. The rapper then goes to discuss his own prowess, suggesting that he's fully committed to the game and passionate about what he does. He makes references to the streets, using slang terms such as "ching" for stabbing someone and describing his affiliation with specific weapons, such as the Rusty jewels and the .44.
The song delves into issues of love and loyalty. The line "I fell in love with the guap as well, I fell in love with this mop as well" suggests that M24 is enamored with his money and his weapon, signifying that his goals are primarily materialistic. He then criticizes others who claim to be tough but are not dedicated to their craft, and discusses how he is different from them. While the song's lyrics may seem crude and violent, they reflect the reality of life in certain neighborhoods where financial success is scarce, and individuals feel the need to protect themselves at all costs.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights, camera, action
It's time to start the show
They don′t want action
Some people aren't about that life
I think them man are just capping
I believe those individuals are lying
Nigga, why you acting?
Why are you pretending to be something you're not?
Beat it, Michael Jackson
Get outta here, scram
Man do that shit with a fucking passion (Lekaa Beats)
If you're gonna do something, do it with heart and passion
Smokey like bacon (Grr, baow), astaghfirullah (Astaghfirullah)
The situation is hazy and unexpected (slang), oh God forgive me for any sins
What you gonna do when it's five in a car? (What you gonna—, what you gonna do?)
How are you gonna react when there are several people in a car that pull up on you?
She was dead at close but good from far (Dead one)
At a distance, she seemed attractive, but up close she wasn't all that
Watch me rip this tune like I rip off bra (Rip that)
Watch me tear this song apart like I do with bras
Rah (Rah)
Expressing excitement (slang)
Man still ching that, ching that (Ching it)
I'm still out here stabbing people
Biz with a fuck off 15 (Yes)
I have a big knife with me
You know he gon′ swing that, swing that (Yes, he is)
You know he'll use that knife if he needs to
Twas gon' flick it and dig it (Yes)
I'm gonna use my knife to stab someone
He defo gon' push that in that (Uh-uh)
He's definitely going to use his weapon
Man′s stunting with the rusty jewels
I'm showing off with my old and cheap jewelry
Bin that, no comedy like Sinbad (No joke ting)
Get rid of that, don't joke like Sinbad (no messing around)
Two rambos up, man twin that, twin that (Two rambos twinning)
Two people with big knives, both carrying them (twins)
Get over them sides, ding that, ding that (Get over that)
Move on from that, forget about it
See my man there, I aim that (Grr, baow)
I see my target, I'm going to shoot him
I gave bro the through ball like ping that, ping that
I passed the ball to my friend perfectly (slang)
I fell in love with the guap as well (Uh-uh)
I'm in love with the money (slang)
I fell in love with this mop as well (Uh-uh)
I'm in love with the gun (slang)
Why does my man think that he′s tough?
Why is that guy acting like he's big and bad?
But he used to go shop as well (Uh, uh)
He used to do normal things like everyone else
I spent six on a top, no cap (Six)
I spent six thousand on a shirt and I'm not lying
I spent 20 on a watch as well (20 quid)
I spent twenty thousand on a watch
She likes how we rock as well
She likes how we move and act
Cah we humble youts when we pop as well (Grr, baow)
Because we are respectful young men until we have to use guns (slang)
Spin that block one more time (Spin that)
Circle back around one more time
Cah I′m really tryna see man lack, no Kojo Funds but I'll bust my .9
I'm tryna catch someone slippin' (Kojo Funds is UK rap artist) and I'll use my gun (slang)
She fine, peng one and that back kinda blow my mind (Yes)
She's pretty, attractive and her figure is mesmerizing
She just wanna bump and grind
She just wants to have sex
It′s mad cah I really ain't got no time (I'm busy)
It's crazy because I don't have much time to spare
More money cah I picked up a different grind (Yes, I did)
I'm making more money now because I've found a different hustle
Now they're calling me a different guy (No, I'm not)
People are saying I've changed, but I haven't really
You got drip but man′s got a different shine (Yes)
You may have style, but I shine differently
Same guys, no different guys
It's still the same group of people, no one new
I was out on the mains with my kitchen knife (Facts)
I was out in public with my large knife (slang)
I still rip man′s sweater (Rip that)
I still ruin people's clothing (slang)
Even though 'round here′s pepper (Bait)
Even though it's dangerous here
I still make it beat like Lekaa (Yes)
I still make the beat sound great like Lekaa did
And I still get your girl's pum pum wetter (Facts)
And I still make your girl horny (slang)
They like how the whole ting set up
They like how the whole situation is arranged
Get up, get the drop then get up
Get up, find the target then leave
I like how the G2 work (Uh-uh) but I′m in love with the .44. better
I like the G2 gun, but I'm in love with the .44 caliber gun more
Writer(s): M24
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.