1) A southern rap artist fro… Read Full Bio ↴At least three artists share this name:
1) A southern rap artist from the northside of Houston, TX, born January 6, 1981.
Mike Jones has become well-known for his unique repetition of his own name throughout his songs. Many of his songs contain the phrases "Who is Mike Jones?" or "Mike Jones!" His major promotional gimmick is to sell and hand out shirts with his cell phone number on them (athletic department-style shirts reading "Property of Mike Jones"), as well as shouting out the number throughout his mixtapes and albums, encouraging fans to call him on his Motorola phone.
Jones is known for recording in the "chopped & screwed" style popularized by DJ Screw, also of Houston. The slowed-down audio aesthetic supposedly mimics the effect of "sippin' sizzurp," that is, cough syrup containing codeine. Most followers of the chopped & screwed style claim that it has outgrown its drug-related roots. Jones' trademark technique is to take a line from one of his songs and use it as a chorus in another, or sometimes even in the same song, screwing, chopping and repeating it (for example, the chorus to "Back Then" is sampled from the track "Still Tippin").
Jones has used repetition of certain words and phrases extensively in his songs. An example of this can be found in songs such as Back Then when he constantly repeats "Mike Jones" and "Who is Mike Jones." As a result, he has come under intense scrutiny or criticism from fellow rappers in his native Houston such as rappers Chamillionaire and Lil' Flip who have accused Mike Jones of copying their slang or criticized his aforementioned rapping style.
2) Solo pianist. Mike Jones (born August 11, 1962) is an American jazz pianist. He has appeared onstage with Penn and Teller since 2006, and continues to play with them during their nightly show in Las Vegas.
He first garnished praise as a young musician, performing professionally at the age of ten. Following the advice of Oscar Peterson, Jones attended Berklee School of Music, in Boston. While still attending the school he started work as a studio musician.
During his time commuting from Boston to New York, Jones worked as the on-air pianist and music director of the Nancy Merrill Show. He also appeared throughout the New England area with jazz musicians Herb Pomeroy, Gray Seargent, Dick Johnson, and others. In 1994 his first solo recording on Chiaroscuro Records, "Oh, Look At Me Now" was released. This was followed by "Runnin' Wild" recorded live in Buffalo, NY, his hometown, and then "Live At Steinway Hall", in New York City.
3) An experimental tape artist from Cardiff, Wales.
Mike Jones ran the CTOANR cassette tape label in the early eighties which featured the likes of Artists such as The Stripey Zebras's, Instant Automatons and other independent artists. Mike was also a recording artist and played in The Chromosomes, Effigies (UK) and released solo work.
Recordings from Mike and The Chromosomes were released in 2008 by the American Label Hyped2Death. The album Messthetics: Greatest Hiss features "Reckless Policies" from Mikes 1981 solo Album "Pretty Flowers", "Hi Fi Know How" by The Chromosomes plus a Cardiff based radio competition where his band finished third (out of three).
Since 1985 Mike has played in the punk/techno/C86 band named Otalgia (which is a medical term for earache).
Still Tippin'
Mike Jones Lyrics
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Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin' fo' fo's
Still tippin' on four fours wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin' fo' fo's
Now look who creepin', look who crawlin' still ballin' in the mix
It's that six-six long dick slim nigga stickin' your chick
Pullin' tricks lookin' slick at all times when I'm flippin'
Barre sippin', car dippin', Grant wood grain grippin'
Still tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin' fo' fo's
Blowin' on the indo, GameCube Nintendo
Five percent tint so you can't see up in my window
These niggas don't understand me 'cause I'm Boss Hogg on candy
Top down at Maxi's wit' a big Glock nine handy
Pieced up, creased up, stayin' dressed to impress
Big boss belt buckle under my Mitchell and Ness
Oh, Gucci shades up on my braids when I Escalade
When I'm ridin' Sprewells slidin' like a escapade
I got it made the big boss of the north
Ain't shit changed I still represent SwishaHouse (Ha!)
Still tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin' fo' fo's
Still tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin' fo' fo's
Fo' fo's I'm tippin', wood grain I'm grippin'
Catch me lane switchin' with the paint drippin', turn your neck and your dame missin'
Me and Slim we ain't trippin', I'm figure flippin' and syrup sippin'
Like do or die, I'm po' pimpin' car stop, rims keep spinnin'
I'm flippin' drop with invisible tops, hoes bop when my drop step out
I'm shakin' the block with fo' eighteens, candy green with 11 screens
My gasoline always supreme, got dirt on the brim with a pint of lean
It takes grindin' to be a king, it takes grindin' to be a king
First Round Draft Picks comin', who is Mike Jones comin'
Slab shinin' with the grill and woman, slab shinin' with the grill and woman
I'm Mike Jones, (who?) Mike Jones, the one and only, you can't clone me
Got a lot of haters and a lot of homies, some friends and some phony
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me (I said)
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me
Still tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin' fo' fo's
Still tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin' fo' fo's
What it do? It's Paul Wall, I'm the People's Champ
My chain light up like a lamp 'cause now I'm back with the camp
I'm crawlin' similar to an ant, 'cause I'm low to the Earth
People's feelings get hurt when they figure out what I'm worth
I got eighty fo's pokin' out, at the club I'm showin' out
I'm a playa, ain't no doubt, hoes want to know what I'm 'bout
Biggest diamonds off in my mouth, princess cuts all in my chain
Wood grain all in my Range, drippin' stains when I switch lanes
Switched the name, it's still the same, SwishaHouse or SwishaBlast
Mike Jones, he runnin' the game and Magnificent 'bout his cash
Michael Watts, he made me hot, hard work took me to the top
G. Dash took me to the lot, he wrote a check and bought a drop
I got the internet goin' nuts, but T. Farris got my back so now I'm holdin' my nuts
It's Paul Wall baby, what you know 'bout me?
I'm on that five nine Southlea, baby, holla at me
Still tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin' fo' fo's
Still tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin'
"Still Tippin" by Mike Jones feat. Slim Thug & Paul Wall is a song that captures the essence of the hip-hop subculture in Houston, Texas. The lyrics refer to the act of "tippin'" which means cruising around in a car, often a luxury car like a Cadillac or a Buick, while also showing off one's expensive clothes and jewelry. The repeated line of "Still tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues" refers to the car's wheels, which are 24-inch rims known as "fo' fo's" and the tires are wrapped in thin white-walled tires called "fo' vogues". The focus on material possessions is a theme that is often present in hip-hop music, and this song is no exception. The lyrics emphasize the idea that in order to be successful, one must have cars, clothes, and women, as well as the ability to protect oneself with "packin' fo' fo's" or guns.
The song also highlights the success of the Houston-based music label SwishaHouse, and their signature chopped-and-screwed sound. The slow, distorted sound is created by slowing down the tempo of the song and chopping it up into shorter segments, giving it a psychedelic sound that has come to be associated with Houston rap. The lyrics of the song are often imitated or referenced in other hip-hop songs, and the video has also become iconic, with scenes of the rappers sitting on cars and cruising around Houston.
Overall, "Still Tippin" is a representation of the hip-hop culture in Houston and highlights the materialistic and flashy lifestyle that is often celebrated in the genre. The song's catchy hook, memorable lyrics, and unique sound made it an instant hit upon its release, and it has continued to be a hip-hop classic to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Still tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
I am still riding on 44 inch rims with white wall tires
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
I am still riding on 44 inch rims with white wall tires
Tippin' on fo' fo's wrapped in fo' vogues
I am still riding on 44 inch rims with white wall tires
Pimpin' fo' hoes and I'm packin' fo' fo's
I am a pimp and I own multiple guns for protection
Now look who creepin', look who crawlin' still ballin' in the mix
Here I come, still driving my fancy car, still living the high life
It's that six-six long dick slim nigga stickin' your chick
I am tall and well-endowed and I am stealing your woman
Pullin' tricks lookin' slick at all times when I'm flippin'
I am always stylish and smooth when I'm driving my car
Barre sippin', car dippin', Grant wood grain grippin'
I am sipping on cough syrup while driving and gripping on my steering wheel's wooden trim
Blowin' on the indo, GameCube Nintendo
I am smoking marijuana and playing a video game console
Five percent tint so you can't see up in my window
I have extremely dark window tinting to prevent anyone from seeing inside my car
These niggas don't understand me 'cause I'm Boss Hogg on candy
People don't get me because I am such a boss and my car is so fancy
Top down at Maxi's wit' a big Glock nine handy
I am showing off my car with the convertible top down while carrying a large gun
Pieced up, creased up, stayin' dressed to impress
I always dress sharply and make sure my car is clean and well-maintained
Big boss belt buckle under my Mitchell and Ness
My big belt buckle is showing off my status as a boss and I am wearing an expensive brand of clothing
Oh, Gucci shades up on my braids when I Escalade
I am wearing expensive Gucci sunglasses while driving my Escalade SUV
When I'm ridin' Sprewells slidin' like a escapade
When I'm driving my car with spinning rims, it's like an exciting adventure
I got it made the big boss of the north
I am successful and feel like I have everything I need to live a luxurious life
Ain't shit changed I still represent SwishaHouse (Ha!)
I am still supporting my music label, even with all my success
Fo' fo's I'm tippin', wood grain I'm grippin'
I am still driving on 44 inch rims with white wall tires and gripping on my car's wooden trim
Catch me lane switchin' with the paint drippin', turn your neck and your dame missin'
I am driving fast and switching lanes while impressing people with my car's artfully dripping paint
Me and Slim we ain't trippin', I'm figure flippin' and syrup sippin'
My friend Slim and I are not worried about anything, I am flipping my money and drinking cough syrup
Like do or die, I'm po' pimpin' car stop, rims keep spinnin'
I am living on the edge and risking it all as a pimp, and my spinning rims keep going even when I stop my car
I'm flippin' drop with invisible tops, hoes bop when my drop step out
I am driving a convertible with a hidden top, and women are impressed when I step out of it
I'm shakin' the block with fo' eighteens, candy green with 11 screens
I am attracting attention with my booming sound system and my car's candy green paint job and 11 screens
My gasoline always supreme, got dirt on the brim with a pint of lean
I always use premium gas and I spill purple cough syrup on my hat
It takes grindin' to be a king, it takes grindin' to be a king
It takes hard work to be as successful as I am
First Round Draft Picks comin', who is Mike Jones comin'
I am on my way up and I am going to be even more successful in the future
Slab shinin' with the grill and woman, slab shinin' with the grill and woman
My car and my jewelry are both so shiny they attract people's attention
I'm Mike Jones, (who?) Mike Jones, the one and only, you can't clone me
I am Mike Jones, a unique and successful individual that cannot be copied
Got a lot of haters and a lot of homies, some friends and some phony
I have a lot of people who dislike me and a lot of people who are fake friends
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me
I used to be overlooked, but now I am popular and women are interested in me
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me
I used to be overlooked, but now I am popular and women are interested in me
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me (I said)
I used to be overlooked, but now I am popular and women are interested in me
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me
I used to be overlooked, but now I am popular and women are interested in me
What it do? It's Paul Wall, I'm the People's Champ
It's Paul Wall, a person who is popular and well-liked by the people
My chain light up like a lamp 'cause now I'm back with the camp
My necklace is shining brightly because I have reunited with my music group
I'm crawlin' similar to an ant, 'cause I'm low to the Earth
I am driving my car slowly and carefully
People's feelings get hurt when they figure out what I'm worth
People are surprised or jealous when they find out how successful and wealthy I am
I got eighty fo's pokin' out, at the club I'm showin' out
I have many people with me and many cars parked outside the club, and I am making a scene
I'm a playa, ain't no doubt, hoes want to know what I'm 'bout
I am a player and women want to know more about me
Biggest diamonds off in my mouth, princess cuts all in my chain
I have large diamond jewelry in my mouth and a chain with princess cut diamonds
Wood grain all in my Range, drippin' stains when I switch lanes
My Range Rover has wooden trim and the paint drips when I change lanes
Switched the name, it's still the same, SwishaHouse or SwishaBlast
I have changed my name but I still represent my music label, either SwishaHouse or SwishaBlast
Mike Jones, he runnin' the game and Magnificent 'bout his cash
Mike Jones is dominating the music industry and Magnificent is focused on making money
Michael Watts, he made me hot, hard work took me to the top
Michael Watts helped me become popular, but hard work is what really got me to the top
G. Dash took me to the lot, he wrote a check and bought a drop
G. Dash took me car shopping and bought me a new car with a check
I got the internet goin' nuts, but T. Farris got my back so now I'm holdin' my nuts
I am very popular on the internet, but T. Farris is my friend and supporter so I am not worried about my success
It's Paul Wall baby, what you know 'bout me?
I am Paul Wall, what do you know about me and my success?
I'm on that five nine Southlea, baby, holla at me
I am in a specific location, 59th Street in Southlea, and people can contact me there
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Jones, Paul Micharl Slayton, Stayve Thomas, Salih Williams
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