MellowHype was a hip hop duo from Los Angeles, United States formed in 2008… Read Full Bio ↴MellowHype was a hip hop duo from Los Angeles, United States formed in 2008 and consisting of OFWGKTA members Hodgy Beats (rapper) and Left Brain (producer). The duo released their debut mixtape YelloWhite in 2009 and their second one BlackenedWhite in 2010, that was later reissued on CD by Fat Possum Records in 2011. The duo released their second album 'Numbers' in 2012 and collaboration-album with fellow Odd Future member Domo Genesis titled 'MellowHigh' in 2013. In 2014 the band released their last work, a mixtape called 'INSA'. In 2015, Hodgy Beats announced that the band is split up, although he will continue to work with Left Brain.

Gram
MellowHype Lyrics

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I bet you never heard some shit like this before
Mellowhype Blackenedwhite is too original
Give me the snares, give me the drum, had it rotated with the hi-hat
Let the music paint my destiny so I don't buy maps
Toasting champagne, flukes and wine cats
Purple kush got me sleepy I'm about to take a nice nap
Baby compare your man to me, uh, I'm twice that
He keep you up all night, I put to sleep night cap

I'm killing you niggas and that's a bright fact
If Christ gave me the gift of a talent well then can Christ rap?
Swastika letterman jacket nigga you like that?
Lookin' for cheerleader's booties and booties I might sack
Lineback, Hodgy Beats I'm back
Mellowhype we're in with master generics
Kill Them All, smear it all over your mirrors

Mellowhype is too epic

You better fuck with Odd Future
If you don't fuck with Odd Future, fuck you

Overall Meaning

In "Gram" by MellowHype, the rapper is expressing his unique style and originality. He suggests that he is different from the norm and that his music is too original to be compared to the mainstream. He talks about the importance of music in his life as he sees it as a way to shape his destiny without the need for maps. He then talks about his luxurious and lavish lifestyle, drinking champagne and smoking weed. The rapper boasts about being better than his competitor's man, citing his ability to put her to sleep with a "night cap". The song continues with his strong and bold lines, where he threatens his enemies and promises his surpassing talent in the field of music.

The title of the song, "Gram" is believed to be linked to the measure of weight in the metric system. The song's lyrics suggest the rapper weighs his success just as one would weigh precious metals. A gram of something can also indicate the pureness of a specific product, thus indicating he is pure talent.

Line by Line Meaning

I bet you never heard some shit like this before
MellowHype's music is unique and unlike anything you've heard before.

Mellowhype Blackenedwhite is too original
The album Blackenedwhite by MellowHype is extremely innovative and one-of-a-kind.

Give me the snares, give me the drum, had it rotated with the hi-hat
The artist wants a combination of specific drum sounds, specifically the snare, drum, and hi-hat, in order to create the perfect beat.

Let the music paint my destiny so I don't buy maps
The artist lets the music guide him in life, rather than following set paths like maps.

Toasting champagne, flukes and wine cats
The artist is celebrating with high-end drinks and possibly even fellow musicians, represented by the term 'wine cats.'

Purple kush got me sleepy I'm about to take a nice nap
The artist has consumed a type of marijuana strain called 'purple kush' and feels drowsy enough to take a nap.

Baby compare your man to me, uh, I'm twice that
The artist challenges women to compare their partners to him, claiming he's twice as good or better.

He keep you up all night, I put to sleep night cap
While other men keep women awake at night, the artist puts them to sleep with a metaphorical 'night cap.'

I'm killing you niggas and that's a bright fact
The artist is succeeding amidst competition and is confident about it.

If Christ gave me the gift of a talent well then can Christ rap?
The artist reflects on the idea of divine talent and wonders if it means he could rap well if Jesus gave it to him.

Swastika letterman jacket nigga you like that?
The artist references a controversial symbol, the swastika, that may be displayed on a letterman jacket and asks if the listener finds it appealing.

Lookin' for cheerleader's booties and booties I might sack
The artist is interested in women who are cheerleaders and those who have curvy butts that he might 'sack' or grab.

Lineback, Hodgy Beats I'm back
The artist is back and ready to take on the rap game with fellow musician Hodgy Beats.

Mellowhype we're in with master generics
MellowHype has mastered rap music and are confident in their skills, possibly making them more 'generic' or mainstream.

Kill Them All, smear it all over your mirrors
The artist wants to make a big impact and take over, leaving their own mark on the world by 'killing them all' and having their name smeared all over mirrors.

Mellowhype is too epic
MellowHype's music is so great that it's epic, deserving of recognition and critical acclaim.

You better fuck with Odd Future
The artist is promoting their group, Odd Future, and suggesting that listeners should support them or else.

If you don't fuck with Odd Future, fuck you
The artist is bluntly stating that if the listener doesn't support their group or music, they are disrespectful.

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