Mulatto's mainstream breakthrough occurred with her 2019 single, "Bitch from da Souf", and soon afterwards signing with RCA Records. In August 2020, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 95. After releasing a remix of the song with rappers Saweetie and Trina, Mulatto released the follow up single, "Muwop" featuring Gucci Mane, in 2020. Both songs were included on Mulatto's debut album Queen of Da Souf, released on August 21, 2020 through RCA.
In 2020, Mulatto was nominated for Best New Hip Hop Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards. In February 2021, it was announced that Mulatto would be named MTV's Global Push Artist of the month.
No Hook
Mulatto Lyrics
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Yeah
I got money and my own family started acting funny
I don't trust nobody, keep it on me
I swear they always told me that the top would be lonely (yeah)
Two year relationship, that nigga really owe me (pussy)
Bitch, I want my time back, bruises, had to hide that
Fuck The Rap Game, still happy I ain't sign that
No sleep, when I land, headed straight to sound check
Dropped ten bands to beat a case that I ain't do (yeah)
How the fuck they book me for some shit with no proof? (Shit cap)
Bitch, I ain't forgot how y'all was clownin', but it's cool
I'ma sue and get the last laugh on 'em when I'm through
I love my OG, but he ain't show me how to treat shit
No wonder why I let that nigga try me like a weak bitch
Shouldn't have made the tape, he keep on threatenin' to leak shit
I let a nigga break me, now I'm pickin' up the pieces (yeah)
She used to be my dawg, but now she telling all my business (bitch)
If I could take it back, I wouldn't have been on television (hell no)
'Cause y'all won't let me grow up and accept the fact I'm winning
Brother in the penitentiary, it's a piece of me missing (straight up)
Heart been broke way too many times (times)
Me and Brooke beatin' bitches, still banned from Mount Zion
I can't let the industry get between me and mine
Swear I'm trying not to lose it, but this shit be havin' me crying
Mama had me at fifteen, really got it out the mud (yeah)
I came home from school and seen bags, hella drugs
Lost the bond with my daddy for some money and a buzz
Swear the industry the devil, shit, it is what it was
Ain't no stranger on the 'net finna tell me 'bout my life, though (hell nah)
As a kid, feelin' too black for the white folks
Ain't changin' my name, disagree and you can die slow
Work hard and pray harder, bitch, that's all I know (bitch)
In "No Hook," Mulatto shares her personal struggles and experiences with success and betrayal within her relationships and the music industry. She starts off by claiming that she has money, but her own family began to treat her differently. This leads her to feel alone and not trust anyone, forcing her to keep a gun with her for protection. She acknowledges that people warned her that success would be lonely, but she did not realize it would be this isolating. Mulatto then details a past relationship with a man who owes her money and mistreated her physically. She reflects on how being pregnant at the time made her grateful that she was not tied down to him for life.
Mulatto expresses her frustrations with the music industry, explaining that she is happy she did not sign with a label since they consistently try to manipulate and control her. Despite her success, Mulatto continues to work hard, never sleeping and heading straight to soundcheck after landing. She also confidently claims that she was wrongfully booked on a case, but used her finances to beat it. Feeling disrespected, Mulatto is set on suing those who mistreated her and hopes to get the last laugh in the end. She admits she did not learn how to handle situations from her OG, leading her to be taken advantage of. She has regrets about letting her life play out on television for others to judge her constantly. Mulatto ends by sharing her difficult upbringing with a young mother who had to hustle to provide for her family. She also lost her relationship with her father for money and drugs, suggesting that the industry is almost like "the devil" for exploiting vulnerable individuals.
Overall, "No Hook" offers insight into the struggles that come with gaining success and notoriety, but also the painful lessons one learns when betrayed by those closest to them. Mulatto is honest about her past and is determined to not let others define her worth.
Line by Line Meaning
I got money and my own family started acting funny
Despite having financial success, my own family members have changed towards me, causing me to mistrust them.
I don't trust nobody, keep it on me
Due to my distrust of others, I carry a weapon with me to protect myself.
I swear they always told me that the top would be lonely (yeah)
People warned me that success would come with isolation and loneliness.
Two year relationship, that nigga really owe me (pussy)
My ex-partner owes me compensation for the abuse I experienced in our relationship.
Bitch, I want my time back, bruises, had to hide that
I regret wasting my time with someone who physically harmed me, and I had to hide the evidence.
I thought I was pregnant, to this day, I'm thanking God for that
I believed I might have been pregnant by my abusive ex-partner, and I am grateful that I wasn't.
Fuck The Rap Game, still happy I ain't sign that
Despite my anger towards the music industry, I am content with not being signed to a record label.
No sleep, when I land, headed straight to sound check
As soon as I arrive in a new location, I go straight to sound check without rest.
Dropped ten bands to beat a case that I ain't do (yeah)
I spent ten thousand dollars on legal fees to prove my innocence in a case.
How the fuck they book me for some shit with no proof? (Shit cap)
I question how I was criminally charged without any concrete evidence.
Bitch, I ain't forgot how y'all was clownin', but it's cool
I haven't forgotten how people made fun of me in the past, but I am unfazed by it now.
I'ma sue and get the last laugh on 'em when I'm through
I plan to sue those who wronged me and find satisfaction in seeking justice.
I love my OG, but he ain't show me how to treat shit
Although I appreciate my mentor, they never taught me how to handle certain situations.
No wonder why I let that nigga try me like a weak bitch
Since I wasn't taught how to handle things properly, I was vulnerable and allowed someone to challenge me.
Shouldn't have made the tape, he keep on threatenin' to leak shit
I regret creating a recording that my ex-partner may use to blackmail me.
I let a nigga break me, now I'm pickin' up the pieces (yeah)
Because of my ex-partner's actions, I am trying to recover from a broken state.
She used to be my dawg, but now she telling all my business (bitch)
My former friend is now spreading my secrets and personal information.
If I could take it back, I wouldn't have been on television (hell no)
If I could change the past, I wouldn't have put my life on display for others to scrutinize.
'Cause y'all won't let me grow up and accept the fact I'm winning
Others are resistant to my growth and progress, even though I am successful.
Brother in the penitentiary, it's a piece of me missing (straight up)
My incarcerated brother's absence noticeably affects me emotionally.
Heart been broke way too many times (times)
I have experienced emotional pain and heartbreak multiple times.
Me and Brooke beatin' bitches, still banned from Mount Zion
Despite our successes in rap, my friend Brooke and I are still blocked from performing at a particular venue due to past altercations.
I can't let the industry get between me and mine
I am determined to not let the music industry harm my personal relationships.
Swear I'm trying not to lose it, but this shit be havin' me crying
I am trying to maintain my composure, but these circumstances cause me to break down emotionally.
Mama had me at fifteen, really got it out the mud (yeah)
My mother had me at a young age, and we had to work hard to overcome difficulties.
I came home from school and seen bags, hella drugs
Upon returning home from school, I saw large quantities of drugs being packaged and sold.
Lost the bond with my daddy for some money and a buzz
My relationship with my father suffered due to his prioritization of money and substance use.
Swear the industry the devil, shit, it is what it was
I strongly believe that the music industry is corrupt and wrong in many ways.
Ain't no stranger on the 'net finna tell me 'bout my life, though (hell nah)
I refuse to let strangers on the internet dictate how I view my own life.
As a kid, feelin' too black for the white folks
Growing up, I often felt like I didn't belong among white people because of my skin color.
Ain't changin' my name, disagree and you can die slow
I refuse to change my name despite others trying to convince me otherwise.
Work hard and pray harder, bitch, that's all I know (bitch)
I believe in working hard and praying even harder, and that is the only way I know to succeed in life.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Alyssa Michelle Stephens, Mark Bankhead, Randy J Turner, Tracy Lavell Maxwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@haileygg6
“If I could take it back I wouldn’t have been on television, cause y’all won’t let me grow up and accept the fact I’m winning” 💯🗣
@nadieasibomana5078
I dont get that part tho I feel like it made her honestly, she could have gone without it but that what a lot of people know her from
@bbybee
nadiea sibomana I didn’t even know she was on TV. I only know her from her rapping. What show was she on?
@Comingput23075
Luna the rap game
@Lexusthedoll
nadiea sibomana nah , she MADE herself ! SHE BEEN THAT! She didn’t need him.
@kaydon3772
Like deetrnada said he only gave people likes
@carlyb7707
WAITT so the ending basically means writing/rapping is her therapy , that's hard
@changinglocale9114
Carly B Lol I like it
@caidenparisien
I got chills at the end LOL
@Jasmine2Dope
Wow I never thought about that