Jermaine Coleman, better known by his stage name Mai… Read Full Bio ↴(2003-Present)
Jermaine Coleman, better known by his stage name Maino, is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York City, New York.
In 2003, Maino was released from prison after a 10 year sentence for a drug related kidnapping. He founded the independent label Hustle Hard and started to record music. In 2005, he was signed to Universal Records and started recording his debut album Death Before Dishonor. However, Maino was dropped from the label and his album was shelved. Maino began hitting the New York streets with mixtapes such as The Hand of God, Brooklyn's Don, Hard Hustle, We Hustle Harder Than You, The Last Real Nigga, Keys to the City, etc. He built a massive buzz until he signed his Hustle Hard label as an imprint on Atlantic Records, and began to release more significant mixtapes such as Maino Is The Future, Black Flag City (The New Religion), etc. Eventually Maino released his debut album, If Tomorrow Comes in 2009 with the 2 successful singles, Hi Hater and All The Above ft. T-Pain. Maino has since released Unstoppable: the Mixtape and Unstoppable: the EP as precursors to his upcoming 2nd album, The Day After Tomorrow, which is due late 2010.
Bang
Maino Lyrics
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We still up in these streets
(All of my niggas gon' bang, all of my niggas gon' bang)
We aint keepin' the peace
(All of my niggas gon' bang, all of my niggas gon' bang)
We still up in these streets
(All of my niggas gon' bang, all of my niggas gon' bang)
And they movin' them keys
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All of my niggas about all they dough
All of my niggas gon' hustle the blow
All of my niggas gon' ride for they niggas
Thank God for my niggas, wont die for no hoe
Wheres all that money that they rap about?
Wheres all them fires that they talk about?
Wheres all that jewelry? Can I see the uzzi?
They wantin' that we really about
I cant believe that these niggas was dealers
I cant believe that these niggas was killers
I cant believe em, these niggas not heathens
They never was beefin', they never was sinners
Ride for my homies, I ride for my homies
Straight to the top with the rest of my homies
Dont wanna live if Im not with my homies
Fuck all that rap shit, these bitches dont know me
Pray for me baby, Im bout to go off
Most of these niggas aint nothing at all
Press on a button, my roof will come off
Never was for me, these niggas is soft
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Yea, some of my niggas is still in the street
One of my niggas be home in a week
Love all my niggas, I love all my niggas
Its true and I know who to call when its beef
Real niggas say Im the king of the stars
Who said Im not and Ill prove he a liar
Niggas dont want it, they only is honest
Im just being honest, Im really that guy
Really that nigga? That thing is a fail
They not gon stop me from blowin' this year
Ive just been plottin' and patiently waitin'
And waitin and plottin' the shit on em yeah
All of my niggas that love me the same
All of my niggas that pop with a bang
All of my niggas, want more of my niggas
Thats 500 niggas that ride for ya mane
That aint gon stop what was destined to be
Hunned of runners through Queens with a key
Niggas cant touch me, they really cant see?
Hollering Brooklyn its Maino and Reef
In Maino's song "Bang", he talks about the realities of street life and loyalty to his friends or so-called homies. The hook repeats the line, "all of my niggas gon' bang", which is a reference to the gang culture where gang members display their loyalty by resorting to violence, often using guns. Maino emphasizes that he and his crew are not keeping the peace but instead, they are still active in the streets, and they are making money, moving keys, and hustling drugs. He calls out rappers who pretend to be gangsters but do not actually live that life, questioning where their money, jewelry, and guns are.
Maino proclaims that he will ride for his homies and will not die for any woman. He showcases his appreciation and love for his crew and emphasizes that he would rather be with them than with anybody else, including women. He also brags about his greatness, claiming to be the king of the stars and the main guy in charge. He hints at having a plan to blow up and make it big, but he will take his time and wait for the right opportunity.
Overall, "Bang" is a typical street anthem that talks about guns, drugs, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life. Maino provides listeners with a glimpse of the gang culture, where people are defined by their loyalty to their crews, often at the expense of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We still up in these streets
We are still present and active in the street lifestyle
(All of my niggas gon' bang, all of my niggas gon' bang)
All of my associates will take action and use force if necessary
We aint keepin' the peace
We do not prioritize maintaining a peaceful environment
And they movin' them keys
They are actively involved in the drug trade
All of my niggas about all they dough
All of my associates are focused on making money
All of my niggas gon' hustle the blow
All of my associates will work hard to sell drugs
All of my niggas gon' ride for they niggas
All of my associates will support and defend their friends
Thank God for my niggas, wont die for no hoe
I am grateful for my associates and would not sacrifice myself for a woman
Wheres all that money that they rap about?
I am questioning other rappers' claims of wealth and success
Wheres all them fires that they talk about?
I am questioning other rappers' claims of violence and threats
Wheres all that jewelry? Can I see the uzzi?
I am questioning other rappers' claims of being armed and having valuable jewelry
They wantin' that we really about
They are curious about whether we are actually involved in illegal activities
I cant believe that these niggas was dealers
I am surprised that some rappers were actually involved in drug dealing
I cant believe that these niggas was killers
I am surprised that some rappers were actually involved in murder
They never was beefin', they never was sinners
I do not believe some rappers were ever truly involved in conflicts or illegal activities
Ride for my homies, I ride for my homies
I will support and defend my friends
Straight to the top with the rest of my homies
I will achieve success alongside my friends
Fuck all that rap shit, these bitches dont know me
I do not care about fame or what women think of me
Pray for me baby, Im bout to go off
I request that someone prays for me as I am about to become violent
Most of these niggas aint nothing at all
Most rappers are not actually involved in illegal activities or violent behavior
Press on a button, my roof will come off
I have the capability to open up the roof of my car with the push of a button
Yea, some of my niggas is still in the street
Some of my associates are still actively involved in illegal activities
One of my niggas be home in a week
One of my associates will be released from prison soon
Love all my niggas, I love all my niggas
I care deeply about all of my associates
Real niggas say Im the king of the stars
My true associates believe that I am the most impressive and influential person around
Who said Im not and Ill prove he a liar
I challenge those who doubt my status and promise to prove them wrong
Niggas dont want it, they only is honest
Other rappers do not actually want conflict, they just want to appear tough
Im just being honest, Im really that guy
I am genuinely confident in my abilities and status
Really that nigga? That thing is a fail
To those who doubt me, they will ultimately be proven wrong and fail
They not gon stop me from blowin' this year
No one will prevent me from achieving financial success this year
Ive just been plottin' and patiently waitin'
I have been strategizing and waiting for the right moment to take action
And waitin and plottin' the shit on em yeah
I will continue to plan my next move against my enemies
All of my niggas that love me the same
All of my associates share genuine love and respect for me
All of my niggas that pop with a bang
All of my associates are willing to use force if necessary
Thats 500 niggas that ride for ya mane
I have a large group of associates who will support and defend me
That aint gon stop what was destined to be
Even those who try to stop me will not prevent my destiny from being fulfilled
Hunned of runners through Queens with a key
I have a large network of drug dealers throughout Queens, New York
Niggas cant touch me, they really cant see?
Other rappers cannot compete with me and are unaware of my true abilities
Hollering Brooklyn its Maino and Reef
I proudly represent Brooklyn alongside my partner Reef
Writer(s): Richard Butler, Karim Kharbouch, Cecil Kirby
Contributed by Kaitlyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
IRVIN BLAZE
This maino classic still bumps my speakers in 2023
Bradley Neal
I used to watch smack DVD this song still 🔥🔥🔥
T
shit hard, give me that late 90's/ early 2000's feel
duron bryant
T nah not dhat early 90s feel
brandon Higgs
This is from the 00s like 06 I was in high school when this came out
Hamburger247
shit hard as fuck! I didn't know Main had bangers like this I think a lot of ppl just think of Hi Hater. But now I'm really fucking with dude [II]
Polo God
I remember this day. Peace to all my brothers in the FOrt. Peace...
hans peter
Thx for the throwback
And thx to thisis50 for promoting maino years ago! otherwise i probly would hear this track today for the first time!
oblacc locc
bringin it bacc 2 the slap boxin dayz
Tina
That shit is bangN