But it was the heat Stud was tossing off the field that was raising eyebrows and bobbing heads. It wasn’t until the end of his Junior year that Stud would hone his hidden hip-hop skills. After two strong seasons at Duke, including an All-American Freshman year, Tommy John Surgery put Stud on the sidelines. Suddenly rhyming became an outlet to pass the time. But his flow was too impressive to be overlooked. Stud’s knack for clever rhymes and witty punches caught the attention of his peers and earned the respect of local artists. One in particular, Gerven, quickly noticed Stud’s swagger. One trip to Boston, four tracks and a photo shoot later, the duo launched Mike Stud as we know him. Now a graduate student at Georgetown University, Stud’s taking it day by day–a tough task when your hit single “Club Fantasy” is bumping non-stop on the radio in Providence and soon to be in Boston and D.C.
Bottom line, the kid’s just what his name suggests—-a Stud. Clearly the accomplishments he’s achieved in his life are a testament to his passions. Whether it’s baseball or his academics, Mike Stud has consistently found a way to do things bigger and better than most. With very little musical background, he’s already causing a stir in the industry. Armed with fresh beats and his signature flow, Stud’s bringing a smarter type of fresh to the hip-hop scene. The kid’s got it. Now it’s just a matter of time before everyone knows it.
Live It Up
Mike Stud Lyrics
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Cold brew, locked room as I write rhymes
Every second lost is another's gained
Can't hate the player when the player loves the game
Camera in my face, always looking dapper
Too slick, rockstar shit, Mick Jagger
Not a star yet, I'm feeling like a day away
Whole city waiting on me like a layaway
Hit the club looking like a fucking line of scrimmage
Bottle on deck, college boy gimmick
Drinking top shelf but it's only for the image
Yeah, and it's looking like a photo op
You ain't living how I'm living homie, no you not
I'm not a player though, I just crush a lot
I'm with your girl behind your back bitch, sucker shot
Is that cool with you? I thought so
Drink fast, talk slow, game fresh, all pro, woah
Respect the persona, resumé impressive, check the diploma
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I'mma do me, do me, no problem
I'mma do me, do me, no stopping
Cause you only got one life to live
So live it up, just live it up
Agenda when we land, always have a plan
All about my cheese so I'm always going HAM
They say I make party music, you're damn right
Helping white people dance like Red Stripe
Flow hot, better let it sit
I'm the subject, these other dudes are predicates
The hype's real now, stop asking
Shows sold out, full house, Bob Saget
Leader of the class, you should come and try me
Then I'll put you in your place like assigned seats
I'm Colonel Sanders to you chickens
I'm KFC: killing fucking competition
The critics all are crickets, everybody hear 'em
But they don't make a fucking peep when you getting near 'em
Hungry dude with my hand in the cookie jar
Toast to Tommy, Mike Stud rookie card
In "Live It Up", Mike Stud describes his dedication to his music career, the hard work and long hours that come with it, and the importance of living life to the fullest. He starts off by detailing his process of creating music, working late into the night, fueled by cold brew, and locked in his studio as he writes rhymes. He recognizes that every second he loses is another's gain and embraces his role as a player in the music industry. He acknowledges that he's not yet a star but feels like he's only one day away from achieving it, with the whole city waiting on him like a layaway.
As the song progresses, Mike Stud's confidence grows stronger, bragging about his team's strength, his rockstar-like style, and the hype he's been getting. He refers to drinking as his college boy gimmick, drinking top shelf only for the image, and hitting the club like a line of scrimmage, a metaphor that suggests he's always ready to tackle his goals. The line "I'm not a player though, I just crush a lot" is a reference to the famous 90s song, "Crush on You" by Lil Kim, and adds to the bravado in the song. Even though he's not a player, he's still got game and can get any girl he wants, even if it means betraying a friend's trust. He ends the verses by reminding himself to "drink fast, talk slow, game fresh, all pro" and to respect the persona he's built and the impressive resume he's created.
The chorus of "Live It Up" is a celebration of life, urging listeners to live in the moment and make the most of it because we only have one life to live. Mike Stud continues his braggadocious style in the verses, describing his success and how he plans to keep going. He mentions always having a plan, his love for money and success, and his ability to make party music that gets everyone dancing. He boasts about his rhyming skills, saying that he's the subject while everyone else is just a predicate. He ends the song by likening himself to Colonel Sanders, killing off competition, and receiving the applause that he deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
Up late making music through the night time
I stay up late making music all night long.
Cold brew, locked room as I write rhymes
I drink cold coffee and lock myself in my room to write lyrics.
Every second lost is another's gained
If I waste time, someone else will take advantage of it.
Can't hate the player when the player loves the game
People can't hate on me for loving what I do.
Camera in my face, always looking dapper
I'm always being photographed and looking stylish.
Too slick, rockstar shit, Mick Jagger
I have a rockstar mentality like Mick Jagger.
Not a star yet, I'm feeling like a day away
I'm not famous yet, but I feel like it will happen soon.
Whole city waiting on me like a layaway
The whole city is waiting for me to make it big.
Team Popeye strong, no spinach
My team is strong without any extra help.
Hit the club looking like a fucking line of scrimmage
When I go out, I look like a football player ready to win.
Bottle on deck, college boy gimmick
I have a bottle ready to drink as part of my college boy image.
Drinking top shelf but it's only for the image
I drink expensive alcohol to maintain my image.
Yeah, and it's looking like a photo op
It seems like everything I do is just for a photo opportunity.
You ain't living how I'm living homie, no you not
Other people aren't living the life I'm living.
I'm not a player though, I just crush a lot
I don't play around with women, but I am popular with them.
I'm with your girl behind your back bitch, sucker shot
I'm sleeping with your girlfriend without you knowing it, sucker.
Is that cool with you? I thought so
I know you think it's cool for me to sleep with your girlfriend.
Drink fast, talk slow, game fresh, all pro, woah
I drink fast and speak slowly while mastering my craft like a pro.
Respect the persona, resumé impressive, check the diploma
You should respect my image, as my resume and degree are impressive.
I'mma do me, do me, no problem
I'm just going to be myself without any issue.
I'mma do me, do me, no stopping
I'm going to keep being myself without any interruption.
Cause you only got one life to live
You only have one life, so make it count.
So live it up, just live it up
Just enjoy life to the fullest.
Agenda when we land, always have a plan
I always have a plan when I travel.
All about my cheese so I'm always going HAM
I'm all about making money, so I go hard all the time.
They say I make party music, you're damn right
People say I make music for parties, and they're right.
Helping white people dance like Red Stripe
My music can even get white people moving like they've had Red Stripe beer.
Flow hot, better let it sit
My rap flows are hot, so you need to let them sink in.
I'm the subject, these other dudes are predicates
I'm the main focus, and other rappers are just background noise.
The hype's real now, stop asking
I don't need to prove myself anymore because the hype is already there.
Shows sold out, full house, Bob Saget
All of my shows are sold out, and the crowds are full like a Bob Saget comedy show.
Leader of the class, you should come and try me
I'm the leader of the rap game, and you should test me.
Then I'll put you in your place like assigned seats
If you try me, I'll make you regret it like being put in an assigned seat.
I'm Colonel Sanders to you chickens
I'm like Colonel Sanders to other rappers, who are like chickens.
I'm KFC: killing fucking competition
I'm like KFC because I'm destroying the competition.
The critics all are crickets, everybody hear 'em
The critics are like crickets because nobody pays attention to them.
But they don't make a fucking peep when you getting near 'em
But when I'm doing well, they keep quiet.
Hungry dude with my hand in the cookie jar
I'm a hungry person trying to get what I want.
Toast to Tommy, Mike Stud rookie card
I'm celebrating with my friend Tommy and my own rookie card.
Contributed by Reagan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.