The two shared a passion for hip-hop, which hadn't yet made a strong impact in the South, and formed their own rap duo, 8Ball & MJG. They made their recording debut in 1991 with a three-track single, Listen to the Lyrics, released on cassette and 12" vinyl by On the Strength Records, an independent label. (These early recordings for On the Strength would later be reissued in 1997 as Lyrics of a Pimp and also in 2000 as Memphis Under World.) 8Ball & MJG subsequently signed a deal with Suave Records (aka Suave House), a Houston, TX-based label run by Tony Draper. 8Ball & MJG's debut full-length, Comin' Out Hard (1993), produced partly by MJG, was the inaugural release by Suave, which would grow to become one of the premier Southern rap labels of the decade. Now considered a milestone, Comin' Out Hard was among the first Southern rap albums to get widespread recognition, opening the door for other pioneers such as Three 6 Mafia, Master P, and Cash Money Records.
8Ball & MJG recorded a few additional albums for Tony Draper throughout the remainder of the decade -- On the Outside Looking In (1994), On Top of the World (1995), In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1 (1999) -- and did much to foster the growth of Suave, regularly being featured as guests on the label's other releases. Plus, 8Ball and MJG each branched out for solo projects, Lost (1998) and No More Glory (1997), respectively, both released by Suave. In 2000, 8Ball & MJG left Suave and switched to JCOR Entertainment, a short-lived rap label founded by Jay Faires, for the release of Space Age 4 Eva. The album, which notably featured production by Swizz Beatz and DJ Quik, was a departure for 8Ball & MJG, who heretofore had worked more or less exclusively with regional producers. The album spawned a pair of minor hits, "Pimp Hard" and "Buck Bounce," the duo's first to first to get national, opposed to regional, airplay. In 2001, JCOR released a pair of 8Ball albums -- The Slab, a various-artists compilation, and Almost Famous, a proper solo album -- but the label then ran into trouble and went out of business, leaving 8Ball & MJG without a recording contract.
After a couple years in limbo, Bad Boy Records, helmed by Diddy, picked up 8Ball & MJG and released Living Legends (2004), the duo's most star-studded album to date. "You Don't Want Drama," the lead single, became 8Ball & MJG's biggest hit ever, reaching number 30 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, while Living Legends itself likewise became the duo's best-selling, debuting at number three on the Top 200 album chart and topping 500,000 in sales. 8Ball & MJG's second Bad Boy album, Ridin High (2007), was less successful, though, despite debuting well at number eight and spawning a strong lead single, "Relax and Take Notes."
Ball & MJG are now signed to T.I.s Grand Hustle lable.
MJG has released 2 solo Albums in 2008 titled Pimp Tight & This Might Be The Day.
Just Like Candy
MJG Lyrics
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Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
I'm creepin' low in a flip flop drop
Top Stang leanin' to the left gold dadens on them thang
I'm the MJG pimp tight
Put it to the floor 5 0 swang a right
Drivin' in the shop take a mile grab em up
Paint a ten clear coats to make it shine
Make me circle through the neighborhood 55 times
With my gas tank full, drank a boor
Fall up in the park after dark try to pull
Me a young, stout woman, sumpin' pretty
Nice round hills, with them wear shaped titties
As the sun goes down, I'm gettin' dirty
Fall up and press a word get cleaned in a hurry
In my 77 Chevy, ass tight
Pull off cuttin' rubber, disappearin' in the night
Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
Ten o'clock in the morning, his A got up
Chief and Haywood some cool-Aid in my favorite cup
Comb my hair, get my grill right so I can feel tight
Havin' starch in my jeans and a fresh pair of Nikes
As I strike, out the door, to my superb
Parked by the curb, candy coated bird
The sun got my candy lookin' good enough to eat
You can tell by the way the girls act across the street
Hit the horn, but no stallin', keep ballin'
4 o'clock Sunday, I gotta hit the mall and
Fall in full of them green trees
Hurry up so I can catch Martin Luther King
Fools all in the way with that econo-spray
Need to take a few classes, learn about Manassas
Pressure got me beamed, I'm talkin' on the phone
Tellin' Penny that's the way to do it, baby represent ya home
Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy (It takes over me)
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
Mechanical to pain will bring flavors to your mind
And in the summertime we got the whole block blind
Some busta in a primed out Pinto poppin' game
Lying sayin' he goin' get the same thang
If you ain't ridin' wood, and leather, your ride ain't hittin'
A plane dash for a crush, forever got you itchin'
99.95, 30 day paint jobs
Got niggaz ridin' round lookin' like a junk yard
You need to pull a check, wheeler check, wheeler check
Stack up on your grip, get your shit sprayed wet
See most of these new paint jobs they don't do
But if it ain't candy then the job ain't true
Its reserved for them ballaz, who make that cheese
It ain't candy if it didn't cost a couple of G's
On your Jeep, your truck, your Chevy or your Lexus
5th wheel on the grill like them playaz do in Texas
My folks gettin' sideways in Vallejo
Ballaz in Memphis slammin' shut the Cadillac doors
Full of ink so blinked I could fly
To a world where you have to roll candy or you die
Descending, my mind goes back into reality
To some, having candy paint is just a fantasy
Custom leather everywhere you look is woodgrain'
Big Ball tellin' you its all about the candy mane
Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
MJG's song "Just Like Candy" explores his love for candy-painted cars and the lifestyle that comes with it. The lyrics depict a day in the life of a candy-painted car enthusiast, who spends his days cruising in his candy-painted car looking for women, showcasing his ride, and hanging out with his friends. The song speaks to the idea that owning a candy-painted car is not only a status symbol but also a source of pride and joy - the same feelings that candy brings.
The lyrics describe the singer's love for his candy-painted car, detailing the process of painting it and the attention it brings. The song provides an insight into the culture of car enthusiasts in urban communities, where owning a candy-painted car is emblematic of success, style, and culture. The song captures the spirit of cruising in a car with an exquisite custom paint job, showing off the beauty and elegance of high-quality automotive artistry.
Overall, the song is a celebration of a vibrant cultural phenomenon in urban communities, where candy-painted cars are more than just a means of transportation; they are a symbol of status, style, and pride.
Line by Line Meaning
Just like candy (candy)
The feeling of having a fancy or expensive designed car
Just like candy
Having a car that looks irresistibly good
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
The feeling of having an attractive car design that can be compared to the sensation of eating candy
I'm creepin' low in a flip flop drop
I am driving slowly and smoothly in a convertible with flip flops on
Top Stang leanin' to the left gold dadens on them thang
The convertible car is leaning to the left side with gold rims shining bright
I'm the MJG pimp tight
I am MJG who is slick and stylish like a pimp
Put it to the floor 5 0 swang a right
I hit the gas going 50 miles per hour and swerve to the right
In a pina butta guts is a must
I am driving a car with a butter yellow interior that is a must-have for my style
Drivin' in the shop take a mile grab em up
Driving through the car shop and take a look at the cars there
Paint a ten clear coats to make it shine
My car has ten coats of clear paint on it to make it shine
Make me circle through the neighborhood 55 times
I'm driving around the neighborhood 55 times with my flashy car
With my gas tank full, drank a boor
My gas tank is full and I have finished a beer
Fall up in the park after dark try to pull
I am going to the park at night to find a pretty woman
Me a young, stout woman, sumpin' pretty
I'm looking for a young and attractive woman
Nice round hills, with them wear shaped titties
The woman has an attractive figure and wears clothing that shows her curves
As the sun goes down, I'm gettin' dirty
I am going to have fun and possibly engage in sexual activities
Fall up and press a word get cleaned in a hurry
After having fun, I am going to get cleaned up quickly
In my 77 Chevy, ass tight
I'm driving a tight and stylish 1977 Chevrolet car
Pull off cuttin' rubber, disappearin' in the night
I'm driving fast and suddenly disappearing into the night
Ten o'clock in the morning, his A got up
At 10 am, I woke up
Chief and Haywood some cool-Aid in my favorite cup
I have some Kool-Aid in my favorite cup along with my friends Chief and Haywood
Comb my hair, get my grill right so I can feel tight
I comb my hair and check my teeth, so I feel confident and stylish
Havin' starch in my jeans and a fresh pair of Nikes
I'm wearing stiff jeans and a new pair of Nike shoes
As I strike, out the door, to my superb
As I leave the house, I go towards my high-end car
Parked by the curb, candy coated bird
My car is parked by the curb with a fancy, glossy paint job
The sun got my candy lookin' good enough to eat
The sunlight makes the paint on my car look really attractive
You can tell by the way the girls act across the street
The attractive design of my car is getting attention from the girls
Hit the horn, but no stallin', keep ballin'
I honk the horn to grab attention, but I don't want to wait around
4 o'clock Sunday, I gotta hit the mall and
I have to go shopping at the mall at 4 pm on Sunday
Fall in full of them green trees
I am going to the shopping mall filled with green trees
Hurry up so I can catch Martin Luther King
I have to reach the Martin Luther King Boulevard quickly
Fools all in the way with that econo-spray
There are people in the way with cheap, low-quality paint jobs
Need to take a few classes, learn about Manassas
These people need to take classes to learn how to properly paint cars and know about the quality of paint like in Manassas
Pressure got me beamed, I'm talkin' on the phone
I feel pressured and I'm on the phone talking to someone
Tellin' Penny that's the way to do it, baby represent ya home
I am advising Penny how to do it properly and represent their home stylishly
Mechanical to pain will bring flavors to your mind
The design and paint job of a car can bring joy and pleasure to your mind
And in the summertime we got the whole block blind
The reflection of the sun on the paint can blind the whole block vision
Some busta in a primed out Pinto poppin' game
Some individuals brag about their car design, even if it is low-quality
Lying sayin' he goin' get the same thang
The individual is lying, saying that he is going to get the same attractive car design
If you ain't ridin' wood, and leather, your ride ain't hittin'
If you don't have wooden or leather interiors, your car is not attractive
A plane dash for a crush, forever got you itchin'
An expensive interior design is very enticing and makes you want it forever
99.95, 30 day paint jobs
Even with 30-day paint jobs, you might not get the quality that you are looking for
Got niggaz ridin' round lookin' like a junk yard
Some people's cars look like they belong in a junkyard
You need to pull a check, wheeler check, wheeler check
You need to check your money to ensure you have enough before spending it
Stack up on your grip, get your shit sprayed wet
Save up your money, and get a high-quality paint job on your car
See most of these new paint jobs they don't do
Modern paint jobs are not as attractive as vintage cars' paint jobs
But if it ain't candy then the job ain't true
The true design of an attractive car is a candy-colored paint job
Its reserved for them ballaz, who make that cheese
Fancy candy-colored paint jobs are reserved for people who make a lot of money
It ain't candy if it didn't cost a couple of G's
An expensive candy paint job is a sign of a truly attractive car
On your Jeep, your truck, your Chevy or your Lexus
You can have an attractive car design on any vehicle brand
5th wheel on the grill like them playaz do in Texas
Adding a fifth wheel to the front grill is a popular style for car enthusiasts in Texas
My folks gettin' sideways in Vallejo
My friends are driving fast and recklessly in Vallejo
Ballaz in Memphis slammin' shut the Cadillac doors
In Memphis, car enthusiasts are showing off their cars by closing the Cadillac doors in style
Full of ink so blinked I could fly
My car has so much shining paint that it shines brightly and seems to fly
To a world where you have to roll candy or you die
In this world of car enthusiasts, if you don't have an attractive candy-colored paint job, you may feel left out or judged
Descending, my mind goes back into reality
My racing thoughts calm down, and I return to reality
To some, having candy paint is just a fantasy
To some people, having an attractive candy-colored car is just a dream
Custom leather everywhere you look is woodgrain'
The custom leather interior of the car has a wood grain design
Big Ball tellin' you its all about the candy mane
The Big Ball is emphasizing that candy-colored paint jobs are what matter the most
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY BLACKMON, TOMI JENKINS
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