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.
Slippin'
MJG Lyrics
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Maybe them niggas don't let you slide, maybe they will
I'm sending back slugs to niggas that want to creep
The killer tried taking me thinking I was asleep
Mj, don't give a fuck what they say
You think you livin' large you livin' a slim day
Ain't no motherfucker takin' the shit I worked fo'
See that's the reason niggas get killed and hurt though
Run up and try to get me lay down and get done
Weak bitch, I ain't got no time for cheap tricks
I'm looking through ya shit, I'm able to peep quick
Don't say that, dribble the niggas that try to fade me
First fucking possible chance they want to blaze me
Niggas who real and want to continue living
Put a cap in they ass if they try to catch you slippin'
They want ya money
They caught ya slippin' baby
They're gonna take it away from you, it's true
They saw ya coming
They got ya running and
Pulled out they're weapons, what are you gonna do
Damn baby it's raining harder than a motherfucker
Hurry up and open the door
Alright baby just don't slip
Shit, ooh it's wetter than a motherfucker, where's ya restroom
First door to the right
We still on for tonight baby
Yeah baby we still on
Oh damn baby, this is a beautiful home you have baby
Thank you baby, let me go get some music on
Come on out of the closet baby, he's in the restroom
Ahh, shit, I'ma beat the shit out this pussy tonight
Oh shit, nigga fuck you, fuck
Give me that motherfucking piece you got on nigga
Oh shit it ain't even gotta be like this brotha, fuck that shit
Nigga I want the motherfucking Rolex
Nigga I want the motherfucking Nikes you got on, ho
Ah shit, nigga fuck this bitch you fucking with ho
Nigga give me, nigga give me what ya got
I beat em' like they daddy never did
The same punk who took it too far when we was kids
The knife got stuck in his back, slick move
You robbed another brother so what did the shit prove
You breaking down killers in bushes when they be hiding
They make a sound, one hundred rounds, I'm landing five
In they chest plates, staying at home
It would've been a niggas best place
Shame to find they in a hurry for a death day
Stopping the heart of any attacker
Got his bitch want to ride with me, don't have to ask her
Bringing action to the field whenever you niggas ready
When you hear the rubber burn, I'm hanging up out the Chevy
With a straight aim, nigga I blew em' up out the frame
Street tops scattered with tricks with false game
You can't pull me off of my toes, I'm still tippy
Now play with ya life, than try to catch a nigga slippin'
They want ya money
They caught ya slippin' baby
They're gonna take it away from you, it's true
They saw ya coming
They got ya running and
Pulled out they're weapons, what are you gonna do
They want ya money
They caught ya slippin' baby
They're gonna take it away from you, it's true
They saw ya coming
They got ya running and
Pulled out they're weapons, what are you gonna do
The lyrics to MJG's song "Slippin'" describe the danger and violence of living in certain areas plagued by crime and danger. The first verse talks about being wary of people with guns and always being prepared to defend oneself. MJG stresses that he won't let anyone take what he's worked so hard for, and that those who try to take what isn't theirs are often met with violence. The second verse talks about the consequences of criminal behavior, including the risk of getting caught and being hurt or killed. The chorus is focused on the fear and danger of being caught off guard and robbed, with MJG urging listeners to always be vigilant and prepared.
Overall, the song speaks to the struggles and dangers of living in certain neighborhoods and the measures people take to stay safe. MJG's lyrics are a reminder that danger can come from unexpected places and it's important to always be aware of your surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick of, here come the niggas with blue steel
I'm tired of these guys with guns
Maybe them niggas don't let you slide, maybe they will
You might get lucky and escape or you might not
I'm sending back slugs to niggas that want to creep
I'm going to shoot at those who sneak up on me
The killer tried taking me thinking I was asleep
Someone attempted to murder me in my sleep
Mj, don't give a fuck what they say
I don't care about other people's opinions of me
You think you livin' large you livin' a slim day
You may think you're doing well, but you're not
Ain't no motherfucker takin' the shit I worked fo'
No one's going to take what I've worked hard for
See that's the reason niggas get killed and hurt though
That's the reason why people get hurt or killed
Occupation is none, that nigga want to get a gun
He's jobless and wants to get a firearm
Run up and try to get me lay down and get done
If he comes after me, he'll be killed
Weak bitch, I ain't got no time for cheap tricks
I don't have time for foolishness
I'm looking through ya shit, I'm able to peep quick
I'm checking your stuff and can do it quickly
Don't say that, dribble the niggas that try to fade me
Don't talk, fight those who want to confront me
First fucking possible chance they want to blaze me
As soon as they can, they'll try to shoot me
Niggas who real and want to continue living
Those who are genuine and want to live long
Put a cap in they ass if they try to catch you slippin'
Kill them if they try to take advantage of you
They want ya money
They want your money
They caught ya slippin' baby
They took advantage of your momentary weakness
They're gonna take it away from you, it's true
They are going to steal it from you
They saw ya coming
They saw you approaching
They got ya running and
They chased after you and
Pulled out they're weapons, what are you gonna do
They pulled out their guns, now what will you do?
Damn baby it's raining harder than a motherfucker
Wow, it's really pouring outside
Hurry up and open the door
Quickly unlock the door
Alright baby just don't slip
Be careful not to fall
Shit, ooh it's wetter than a motherfucker, where's ya restroom
Darn, it's really slippery, where's the bathroom
We still on for tonight baby
Are we still going out tonight?
Oh damn baby, this is a beautiful home you have baby
Wow, your home is amazing
Thank you baby, let me go get some music on
Thanks, I'll put some music on
Come on out of the closet baby, he's in the restroom
Come out of the closet, he's in the bathroom
Ahh, shit, I'ma beat the shit out this pussy tonight
I'm going to have sex with you tonight
Oh shit, nigga fuck you, fuck
Get lost, I don't want to talk to you
Give me that motherfucking piece you got on nigga
Give me your gun
Oh shit it ain't even gotta be like this brotha, fuck that shit
We don't have to do this, forget about it
Nigga I want the motherfucking Rolex
I want your Rolex watch
Nigga I want the motherfucking Nikes you got on, ho
I want your Nike shoes, you bitch
Ah shit, nigga fuck this bitch you fucking with ho
Get lost, I don't want to be with you anymore
Nigga give me, nigga give me what ya got
Give me everything you have
I beat em' like they daddy never did
I beat them severely
The same punk who took it too far when we was kids
The guy who used to bully me as a child
The knife got stuck in his back, slick move
I was able to stab him in the back without him noticing
You robbed another brother so what did the shit prove
What did you prove by stealing from someone else?
You breaking down killers in bushes when they be hiding
You're sniping at killers hiding in the bushes
They make a sound, one hundred rounds, I'm landing five
Even if they make noise, I'm only hitting them five times out of a hundred shots
In they chest plates, staying at home
I'm shooting them in the chest and staying inside
It would've been a niggas best place
It would have been safer for them to stay at home
Shame to find they in a hurry for a death day
It's a shame that they're rushing towards their own death
Stopping the heart of any attacker
Killing anyone who attacks me
Got his bitch want to ride with me, don't have to ask her
His girlfriend wants to be with me without me even asking
Bringing action to the field whenever you niggas ready
I'm ready for a fight whenever they are
When you hear the rubber burn, I'm hanging up out the Chevy
When you hear my car's tires screech, I'll be hanging out of my Chevy
With a straight aim, nigga I blew em' up out the frame
I shot them directly and they were blown into pieces
Street tops scattered with tricks with false game
The streets are full of people pretending to be something they're not
You can't pull me off of my toes, I'm still tippy
I won't be caught off guard, I'm still alert
Now play with ya life, than try to catch a nigga slippin'
It's better to mess with your own life than to try and take advantage of me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Iricom US Ltd, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Grover Washington Jr., Michael A. Gomez, Earl Simmons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Youngone1534 Young
Mjg is the coldest OG in rap.This whole album is better than this garbage being played these days.Focus on making quality rap music and not bashing each other on social media.
Bigbasssix1972
That Bassline is hard!! Nothing like a Suave House banger!!
thinking man of 1978
Yes man!!! I love it...TMix was on his SHYT
Bellboymal
Heavy cameo sample
Derrick Nice
Yessir!! Long live the South!
Michael Murena
This whole album on Fire!!!!
Michael Walker
TimelessMusic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Larry Davis
" I beat him like dey daddy neva did the same punk who took it far when we was kids" Way too Dope!!!!
Bun B
This is what I grew up to.......
J Don
When you hear tha rubber burn IM HANGING UP OUT DA CHEVY... I was riding old school chevys when this shit dropped and I still am.