Born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, producer Mike WiLL Made It first got … Read Full Bio ↴Born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, producer Mike WiLL Made It first got into music hanging around his Uncle Al, a musician himself, who not only fostered Mike’s love for production, but also a sense of pride in accomplishment that comes from perseverance, individuality, and developing one’s own identity.

Mike WiLL’s own mixtape, Est. In 1989, a collection of singles and previously released tracks that Mike has produced, a way to catch new fans and Johnny-come-lately industry representatives up on what Mike WiLL has been up to over the past few years. Also included on the tape are handful of previously unreleased exclusives, including the tape’s lead single, “Itchin’,” which features Future and has already garnered radio play, and “Animosity,” a track that features Gucci Mane and Yo Gotti.

All told, Mike WiLL’s placements have earned him well over 20 million YouTube views, heavy radio play, his first Billboard charting single, and his own burgeoning production company, all before the age of 24 – and with plenty more still to come. “I want to work with everybody, whoever I haven’t worked with yet,” remarks Mike, noting that he has no intention of limiting himself by genre as his career continues to flourish. “From street rap to Disney to pop; I want to do it all.” And as it’s been since he first discovered his love and passion for music from his Uncle Al as a young kid, no matter what he’s doing, Mike WiLL Made It will do it in a style all his own.

Choppin Blades
Mike Will Made-It Lyrics

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I be choppin' blades
I be choppin' blades
I be flippin' foreign
I be flippin' foreign
I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades

I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be choppin'
I be, I be uh

What's up Uncle Charles
I can shop on Mars
I can play guitar
Been ballin' with the stars
Jody Highroller
Anything can happen
Yokohama tires
And your rims neon plastic
Ballin' so hard
Might wheel when I jay-walk
Shoot jumpers in Atlanta
Figured I was kin to Mookie Blaylock
600 with the kid, ballin' on you and your fucking bitch
I can flip Ferrari with diamonds on my fucking wrist
Might go into hiatus
Smoke weed up out of papers
Balling like the Lakers
Versace touch the pavement
Sandals touch the sand
Rocks up on my hand
I can sell oil
Like Afghanistan

I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be choppin'
I be, I be uh

I be trues to y'all my gators
I can Walter Peyton
As-salamu alaykum
I can eat bacon
I can sink a ship
Balling like Wilt
Ya'll know who that is
Got more gold
Than Rumpelstilts'
Locking out them bars
Chains in my cars
While I'm out to bark
Got the syrup in my drawer
Don't be alarmed
In my heart is popsicle
I'm flipping candy pickle
And my car is candy nickel

I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be choppin'
I be, I be uh

Diamonds integrated
KKK must hate me
Did the fuckin' Matrix
When she tried to be my baby
Bitch had me mistaken
Bitch don't scratch my Dayton's!
Thanks to Mr. Franklin
We don't eat top ramens
My bitch from the Cayman's
Kill shit when I came in
Lookin' at the map
I'm tryin' to find a place I ain't been
Lookin' at the list ain't not one ho that I can't hit
This car knows every language
I'm choppin' up the pavement!
Choppin' up these bars
Cut just like tar
Flip double seven, I went hard up in the yard
Ballin out the gym, and I'm burning guard
Whip making plays, now I'm with the all stars
Whip or die ya status
Can we get a glimpse
Chilling with these boppers
And they wanna french kiss
It's today's craze
You can ride the wave
I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades

I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades
I be flippin' foreign
I be choppin' blades

I be choppin'
I be, I be uh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mike Will Made-It's song Choppin Blades are all about balling and living the high life. The chorus proclaims the fact that the singer “be choppin’ blades” (referring to luxury cars) and “be flippin’ foreign” (referring to making money off international dealings). The verses are filled with a variety of boasts and flexes, including shopping on Mars, playing guitar, and balling with the stars. Jody Highroller, the rapper also known as Riff Raff, makes a cameo appearance in the song, adding to the overall feeling of extravagance and excess.

The song is essentially an anthem for living life to the fullest and embracing every opportunity to ball out. The singer is unapologetically rich and successful, and he takes pride in his ability to flip foreign deals and drive luxury vehicles. He is also confident in his ability to succeed no matter where he goes, whether it’s playing basketball in Atlanta or selling oil “like Afghanistan.” Overall, the song is all about flexing and asserting dominance in the world of high-end living.

Line by Line Meaning

I be choppin' blades
I am driving sports cars with large, flashy rims

I be flippin' foreign
I am buying and selling expensive, foreign cars for profit

I be choppin' blades
I am driving sports cars with large, flashy rims

I be flippin' foreign
I am buying and selling expensive, foreign cars for profit

I be choppin' blades
I am driving sports cars with large, flashy rims

I be flippin' foreign
I am buying and selling expensive, foreign cars for profit

I be choppin' blades
I am driving sports cars with large, flashy rims

I be choppin'
I am grinding and hustling to achieve my success

I be, I be uh
I am unapologetically myself and proud of my accomplishments

What's up Uncle Charles
A casual greeting to an elder family member or friend

I can shop on Mars
I am so rich and successful that I could afford to buy anything, even on Mars

I can play guitar
I have a talent for playing the guitar

Been ballin' with the stars
I have had success and recognition with famous or influential people

Jody Highroller
A reference to a rapper and comedic personality

Anything can happen
There are endless possibilities for my success and achievements

Yokohama tires
A brand of performance tires commonly used on sports cars

And your rims neon plastic
I have flashy and unique rims on my car

Ballin' so hard
I am achieving great success and wealth beyond my wildest dreams

Might wheel when I jay-walk
I am so confident in my success that I can even take risks without fear

Shoot jumpers in Atlanta
I am successful in all areas, including playing basketball in Atlanta

Figured I was kin to Mookie Blaylock
A reference to a successful basketball player whom I feel a connection to

600 with the kid, ballin' on you and your fucking bitch
I am making lots of money and enjoying my success, despite any haters or detractors

I can flip Ferrari with diamonds on my fucking wrist
I am so wealthy that I can even purchase and sell luxury sports cars with added diamond accessories

Might go into hiatus
I may take a break from my success to recharge and focus on other things

Smoke weed up out of papers
I enjoy smoking marijuana using rolling papers

Balling like the Lakers
I am achieving success and wealth like the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team

Versace touch the pavement
I am wearing expensive and fashionable clothing brand Versace

Sandals touch the sand
I am enjoying luxury and leisure time at a beach

Rocks up on my hand
I am wearing expensive jewelry

I can sell oil
I am acquiring large amounts of money and wealth from selling oil

Like Afghanistan
A reference to the wealth and resources available from the oil industry in Afghanistan

I be trues to y'all my gators
I am genuine and real with my friends and acquaintances

I can Walter Peyton
I am skilled and talented like football player Walter Payton

As-salamu alaykum
A Muslim greeting that translates to 'peace be upon you'

I can eat bacon
I am choosing to eat bacon, despite religious dietary restrictions

I can sink a ship
I am so successful and powerful that I could cause great destruction if I wanted to

Balling like Wilt
I am achieving success and wealth like basketball player Wilt Chamberlain

Ya'll know who that is
A sarcastic remark, assuming everyone knows who Wilt Chamberlain is

Got more gold
I have an abundance of wealth and valuable possessions

Than Rumpelstilts'
A reference to the fairy tale character who turned straw into gold

Locking out them bars
I am staying out of trouble and avoiding legal issues

Chains in my cars
I have expensive jewelry and accessories in my cars

While I'm out to bark
I am focused on achieving success and wealth

Got the syrup in my drawer
I have codeine syrup, a popular drug among rappers, stored in my drawer

Don't be alarmed
Do not be surprised or afraid of my lifestyle or behavior

In my heart is popsicle
I am harboring cool and calm emotions, likened to a popsicle

I'm flipping candy pickle
I am selling and trading drugs, such as marijuana and codeine

And my car is candy nickel
I have a custom painted car that is colorful and flashy

Diamonds integrated
I have expensive, diamond-studded accessories or jewelry

KKK must hate me
My success, status, and race may be controversial or disliked by the Ku Klux Klan

Did the fuckin' Matrix
I am moving and acting in ways that are seemingly impossible, likened to characters in the movie The Matrix

When she tried to be my baby
When a woman tried to form a romantic relationship with me

Bitch had me mistaken
This woman misunderstood my intentions or desires

Bitch don't scratch my Dayton's!
Do not damage my expensive Dayton brand shoes

Thanks to Mr. Franklin
A reference to the $100 bill, which features Benjamin Franklin

We don't eat top ramens
We are so wealthy that we do not have to eat cheap, instant ramen noodles

My bitch from the Cayman's
My girlfriend is from the wealthy and luxurious Cayman Islands

Kill shit when I came in
I am very successful and dominant in any company or environment

Lookin' at the map
I am planning my travels or business opportunities

I'm tryin' to find a place I ain't been
I am seeking new opportunities for success and growth in unfamiliar territories

Lookin' at the list ain't not one ho that I can't hit
I am very successful with women and could have any woman I want

This car knows every language
My car is so expensive and advanced that it can translate any language

I'm choppin' up the pavement!
I am driving my car with intense speed and recklessness, likened to cutting and destroying the pavement

Choppin' up these bars
I am rapping with skill and ease, likened to cutting and destroying musical bars

Cut just like tar
I am rapping with sharp and precise lyrics

Flip double seven, I went hard up in the yard
I am flipping drugs, such as codeine, with success and ease, and worked hard to achieve my success

Ballin out the gym, and I'm burning guard
I am achieving great success in basketball and dominating my opponents

Whip making plays, now I'm with the all stars
I am driving my sports car and achieving success with ease and skill, likened to playing with the best basketball players

Whip or die ya status
Your car defines your status and success in life

Can we get a glimpse
Can we see a small preview or insight into my success and lifestyle

Chilling with these boppers
I am hanging out with attractive, popular women

And they wanna french kiss
These women are attracted to me and want to engage in a romantic kiss

It's today's craze
This is a trend or popular culture fad of the current time

You can ride the wave
You can join and follow the current trend or fad