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.
On The Come Up
Mike Will Made-It Lyrics
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Eardrummers
Mike WiLL Made-It
On the come up
On the come up
Sun up
Bunch a young niggas on the come up
Run up
All my young ones on the come up
Bunch a young niggas on the come up
Look, all my niggas 'bout that action
Livin' the life we imagined
I cut off all my distractions
And started attackin'
Whole team gotta have it
Loyalty is all I'm askin'
Wearin' diamond medallions (straight up)
My whole squad run the Atlas (look)
I feel like I was chose to
Take care of the ones I'm close to
Kitchen lookin' like Whole Foods
Got the fam' around like it's Soul Food, damn
I do this here for the set
Working all year 'til we set
Quick to check a bitch, yeah I check her
Even though life's a game of chess
'Cause I'm living play-by-play, day-by-day
No time for her honestly
Unless her face lookin' like a young Sade
'Cause I gotta get it a hundred ways
What you know 'bout bein' down and out?
'Til niggas sayin' you the best man
Like your best friend walkin' down the aisle
When you make it, they gon' say
I owe you and all kind of vowels
When you makin' all kinda of thous
I just want the Presidential Rollie black face, Obama style
Then count the check up, E. Honda style
Boy, this the D where they be rockin' fur and crocodile
Take your risk every time you out the house
But it's all worth momma's smile
Yeah, it's all worth momma's smile
On the come up
On the come up
Sun up
Bunch a young niggas on the come up
Come up
Run up
All my young ones on the come up
Bunch a young niggas on the come up (aye)
All my niggas 'bout that action
Livin' the life we imagined
I cut off all my distractions
And started attackin'
Whole team gotta have it
Loyalty is all I'm askin'
Wearin' diamond medallions (straight up)
My whole squad run the Atlas (Look)
I was just on Jimmy Fallon
I just got back from the Islands
I took my daddy to Cancun
Then we went to the Bahamas
He had all they baby momma's
I had all they momma babies
Boy, I swear this life is crazy
Told that nigga sit back and be lazy, yeah
Don't worry, man, I got it, I got it, I got it
We buildin' from the ground up, it's in the block and
So the hood support us like I Mom and Pop'ed it
'Cause I bring it home like I just adopt it
Volunteer for a lethal weapon
He ain't need that sentence, he just needs direction
No one ever told them boys to make it out of debt
You gon' need way more than street credit
I got redirected
Tryna take this li'l piece of success I got and make it bigger
You can tell I'm focused in my baby pictures
Not replyin' to texts, not even naked pictures
That's how real it gets
Whole team so hungry for the meals and shit that I can feel this shit
They askin' how we made it like the pyramids
It's like I'm livin' just to kill this shit
On the come up
On the come up
Sun up
Bunch a young niggas on the come up
Come up
Run up
All my young ones on the come up
Bunch a young niggas on the come up (aye)
All my niggas 'bout that action
Livin' the life we imagined
I cut off all my distractions
And started attackin'
Whole team gotta have it
Loyalty is all I'm askin'
Wearin' diamond medallions
My whole squad run the Atlas
The song, "On the Come Up," by Mike Will Made-It feat. Big Sean, is all about success, the hustle, and grinding till you're on top. Big Sean starts off the first verse with, "all my n****s 'bout that action/Livin' the life we imagined." He speaks about cutting off distractions, living the life that one always dreamed of, being on a mission, and pushing the team to have each other's back. Big Sean mentions that his team's goal is to have the Presidential Rollie black face, which coincides with him just returning from the islands and enjoying his current success. The focus in the song is on the life after the pain, the trials, and perseverance which eventually lead to success. The chorus, "On the come up, Sun up/Buncha young n****s on the come up," is simple but powerful, as it emphasizes the journey and the experiences that got them this far.
The lyrics also focus on the importance of loyalty and supporting others while climbing the ladder of success. The second verse speaks about building something from the ground up, starting with the block and expanding from there. Big Sean mentions, "volunteer for a lethal weapon" referring to taking a shot at something that, from the outside perspective, could result in failure, but the ambition is worth the risk. He encourages the listener to focus, be hungry for success, and to work tirelessly towards the end goal because they'll know their efforts have paid off when they start "gettin' all kinda' thousands."
Line by Line Meaning
Pérignon, mmm
Celebrating success with some champagne
Eardrummers
Referring to the music production team, Eardrummers Entertainment
Mike WiLL Made-It
Referring to the music producer Mike Will Made-It who produced the song
On the come up
Referring to the artists' rise to fame and success
Sun up
Starting the day early, hustling and grinding
Bunch a young niggas on the come up
Referring to the young black men who are striving for success and recognition in their careers
Come up
The artists' goal of achieving success
Run up
Staying focused and determined in the pursuit of success
All my young ones on the come up
Referring to the artists' crew, comprising of other young artists on their way to success
Look, all my niggas 'bout that action
The artists' crew are hardworking and focused on achieving success
Livin' the life we imagined
Living a life of success and fulfilling their dreams
I cut off all my distractions
Eliminating anything that could hinder his success and productivity
And started attackin'
Being proactive in achieving their goals
Whole team gotta have it
Everyone in their team must strive to achieve their goals and aspirations
Loyalty is all I'm askin'
Asking that everyone in their team remains loyal and focused on the same goals
Wearin' diamond medallions (straight up)
Symbolizing their wealth and success
My whole squad run the Atlas (look)
Referring to their crew being in control and dominating their industry
I feel like I was chose to
Feeling as though achieving success was their destiny
Take care of the ones I'm close to
Providing for their loved ones who helped them on their journey to success
Kitchen lookin' like Whole Foods
The kitchen is stocked with expensive and quality food
Got the fam' around like it's Soul Food, damn
Having family around, sharing meals and enjoying each other's company
I do this here for the set
Achieving success for their community, representing their culture and roots
Working all year 'til we set
Striving and hustling all year in order to achieve their goals
Quick to check a bitch, yeah I check her
Being aware of those who try to use them and putting them in their place
Even though life's a game of chess
Life is difficult and requires strategic moves to succeed
'Cause I'm living play-by-play, day-by-day
Taking things one step at a time, approaching life with patience and perseverance
No time for her honestly
Not wasting time on meaningless relationships
Unless her face lookin' like a young Sade
Only interested in attractive and successful women
'Cause I gotta get it a hundred ways
Achieving success in many different ways
What you know 'bout bein' down and out?
Reflecting on past struggles and hardships
'Til niggas sayin' you the best man
Working hard until they are recognized as the best in their craft
Like your best friend walkin' down the aisle
Being recognized and celebrated like a best man at a wedding
When you make it, they gon' say
Recognition from others when they achieve success
I owe you and all kind of vowels
Owing recognition and gratitude to those who supported them
When you makin' all kinda of thous
Making a lot of money and having financial success
I just want the Presidential Rollie black face, Obama style
Desiring expensive jewelry and accessories that signify success and wealth
Then count the check up, E. Honda style
Counting their money and being financially secure
Boy, this the D where they be rockin' fur and crocodile
Referring to Detroit, where people wear expensive and luxurious clothing
Take your risk every time you out the house
Being aware of potential risks and knowing that success requires taking risks
But it's all worth momma's smile
Making their mother's proud and providing for them makes the risks worth it
Bunch a young niggas on the come up (aye)
Referring again to the young artists striving for success
All my niggas 'bout that action
Being hardworking and dedicated to achieving success
My whole squad run the Atlas (Look)
Their team is dominating their industry and achieving success
I was just on Jimmy Fallon
Being successful and recognized by popular TV hosts
I just got back from the Islands
Traveling to luxurious and expensive destinations
I took my daddy to Cancun
Providing for and treating their family to expensive vacations
Then we went to the Bahamas
Continuing to travel to luxurious destinations with family
He had all they baby momma's
Their father had multiple women who have children with him
I had all they momma babies
The artists had been involved with women who have children with other men
Boy, I swear this life is crazy
Reflecting on the wild experiences and opportunities they have encountered
Told that nigga sit back and be lazy, yeah
Telling someone else to relax and enjoy the fruits of their success
Don't worry, man, I got it, I got it, I got it
Assuring others that they are in control and have everything under control
We buildin' from the ground up, it's in the block and
Building their success from the very beginning, in their own community and neighborhoods
So the hood support us like I Mom and Pop'ed it
Having the support of their community, like a local Mom and Pop store
'Cause I bring it home like I just adopt it
Bringing success and recognition back to their home community
Volunteer for a lethal weapon
Taking on big tasks and projects that could be dangerous or risky
He ain't need that sentence, he just needs direction
Helping others who have potential but lack direction and guidance
No one ever told them boys to make it out of debt
Recognizing the lack of financial education, guidance, and resources in their communities
You gon' need way more than street credit
Knowing that success requires more than just having a reputation on the street
I got redirected
Encountering obstacles and setbacks, but finding new ways to overcome them
Tryna take this li'l piece of success I got and make it bigger
Continuing to achieve success and striving to make it even bigger
You can tell I'm focused in my baby pictures
Being driven and focused on success since childhood
Not replyin' to texts, not even naked pictures
Being too busy with achieving success to even respond to messages or distractions
That's how real it gets
Recognizing the reality of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices needed to achieve success
Whole team so hungry for the meals and shit that I can feel this shit
Having a crew that is also hungry for success and willing to put in the work to achieve it
They askin' how we made it like the pyramids
Being recognized and celebrated for their success and accomplishments
It's like I'm livin' just to kill this shit
Being completely dedicated and focused on achieving success and dominating their industry
Wearin' diamond medallions
Continuing to symbolize their wealth and success
My whole squad run the Atlas
Reiterating the fact that their crew is dominating their industry and achieving success
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Williams II, Marquel Middlebrooks, Braylin Bowman, Sean Anderson, Osvaldo Golijov
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-mq6kd6mf1v
One of the hardest tracks On Ransom 2. That sample is killer....and Sean's flow is absolutely nuts. COMEEEE UPPP
@jcramirez2233
UH Carti. this The gucci kendrick track and eearz is my favs
@yz4687
Any1 know what the sample is?
@av8534
UH Carti
that's for sure
@axis1296
One of? nah this was the only good song on Ransom 2. after track 1 the shit fell apart. beats were shit, niggas rapping the same...
@user-mq6kd6mf1v
TheReal Snoopy Homie.... There's no way you can tell me that Perfect Pint, WYO, Aries, and Come Down aren't all totally different. With a variety of beats and flows, this shit was no where near the same every track. Idk what you were listening too, we heard Kendrick on this like never before. Keef had a good hook on come down for the first time in a while. Pharrell came out and rapped for the first time in how long? And Gave us a look at stationwagon P? Lol, you must be close minded.
@njabulosam7343
One of the most underrated song ever. Six years later but it still hits hard.. On the come up 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@TheDecafec4
😂
@alevolpe09
Damn just came across it after 6yrs forgot about it. Beat slaps
@caseynasr7143
this song is about as underrated as it gets...