Michael Tyler went to Cohen High School in New Orleans. Later he would go on to be in the Army and serve as a Meal, Ready-to-Eat supply clerk assigned to a stateside support unit.
His debut album was Mystikal, released on the indie label Big Boy Records in 1995. He signed to Jive Records to release Mind of Mystikal in 1996. The album sold well, and he signed to Master P's No Limit Records for Unpredictable in 1997. The album sold well, and garnered him critical praise, though his real breakthrough was Let's Get Ready released in 2000, led by The Neptunes-produced hit "Shake Ya Ass," and the only slightly-less-successful single "Danger (Been So Long)," which featured rising pop star Nivea. It debuted at Number One on the Billboard 200, making it his only chart-topper to date.
One of his most recent releases was the 2001 album Tarantula, which contained the single, "Bouncin' Back (Bumpin' Me Against The Wall)". Though it presented Mystikal's typical and unique flow style, the song also saw a blending of jazz and swing elements with hip-hop. He was also featured on "Move Bitch" by Ludacris.
On January 16, 2004 Mystikal was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to forcing his hairstylist to perform sex acts. He also admitted to extortion. The rapper and two bodyguards forced the woman to perform oral sex after they accused her of stealing $80,000 in checks. Mystikal initinally denied the assault, but confessed after a videotape of the crime was found at his home. Bodyguards Leland "Pokie" Ellis and Vercy "V" Carter also pled guilty to sexual battery. Mystikal's 2006 parole hearing led to a denial of parole, specifically "1002186 SEXUAL BATTERY OF INFIRM" and "702127 EXTORTION."
He is currently incarcerated at the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, which is just outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His D.O.C. number is 00469659.
In August 2005, while incarcerated on the state sexual battery and extortion charges, Mystikal was charged federally with two misdemeanor counts of failing to file tax returns for 1998 and 1999. On January 12, 2006, he was convicted in federal court of the tax offenses, but was allowed to serve the one year federal sentence concurrent with his six year state sentence.
Mystikal was incarcerated at Louisiana's Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. On January 19, 2006, Mystikal was denied parole at a parole board hearing.
On January 11, 2007, Mystikal was released from custody on the federal misdemeanor tax convictions (as his one-year sentence had expired), but he remains in custody on the 6-year sentence for the Louisiana state felony convictions.
Here We Go
Mystikal Lyrics
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Uh uh hah!
Alright Mystikal (BITCH! Hombre!) Mystikal.
Alright nigga this E four O.
Huh E four O E four O huh.
Finna get it crankin up in this biatch what.
Finna get it crankin up in this biaiatch.
V Town (V town) New Orleans.
[E 40]
Thangs fine in the middle of the street sirens and violens silence
Muthafuckas play for keeps, violens and diamonds on my grand piano
Turn the channel, lemme see that, gimme that back
Muthafucka fool what's your problem? (What's your problem?)
Nigro, why you want to pull all on the side of my column
Column, shot em shot em, got em, stick em, lose em, stock em
Bitch em, dodge em, block em, stock em, rock em, chop em, scheme em
Plottin plot em, 45 special, 45 special, nigga with the four five realize
[B-Legit]
I got this monkey on my back, shit be funky that's a fact
Screamin up in them swamps though, pocket fulla twamps though
To stomp hoe, totin my pis-tal
Up and down them side streets up in my vehi-cal
Calli still, rally's fell, French Quarters at night
Smoke blunts, get the money, and make shit right
We're smokin weed pipe, niggas stuff it and roll
Just some fools bout they paper, way out of control
Now, here we go
(Chorus [B-Legit & E-40])
Here we go, time to let these niggas know
Here we go, here we go, uhhhhh
Here we go, here we go, time to let these niggas know
Mystikal, P go get the four door
Here we go, here we go, time to let these niggas know
Here we go, here we go, uhhhhh
Here we go, here we go, time to let these niggas know
Mystikal, Master P go get the four door
[Mystikal]
A-I-N-T-N-O-L-I-M-I-T
Nigga, we be -O-you-T-I-T-be -O-you-T-I-T
Fonzarelli, gimme the mike
Let me get in they ass
And with the Ice Cream Man we kickin ass
Came way from the project in New Orleans
Where the drug dealers slang and the killers they blast
Pass the grass, gimme the weed, smash the gas, we actin bad
We lookin for the bitches with the pink cookie
We already got the plastic bag
Nah-nah-nah-nah-NAH
Our money don't stop, it multiply
Could this fucker be, P lemme in the pool
lemme show ya I pull my size
I know some of y'all niggas gon probably
have a problem with everything we say
Bitch, G-E-T-O-F-F-M-why-D-I-see-K
Always been the shit, so I'ma be the shit
Fuckin with niggas like E four O and be -Legit
y'all niggas got a pay to feed the men, we the men
Do it fast or slow, we dressed up straight from a fashion show
Passin hoes, ain't nothing on the wall
in the hall but platinum and gold
I put the dick on the track, and break they back
To the mighty N.O., came fame, when I brought it to the top
Here we go, in this be -I-T-see-H
[Chorus]
[Master P] (Talking with echo)
Represent, Ughhhhhhhhh!
Ha ha! That's how we gon bubble.
No Limit style. Mystikal, nigga.
E-Feezy, be -Legit, and Master P.
The kisarme. Yeah baby, yeah.
Represetin ya heard me. How ya do dat dere.
707, 504, we gettin y'all ready for that there.
It's a new beginning, a new millenium.
No Limit.
The song "Here We Go" by Mystikal featuring B-Legit, E-40, and Master P is a hardcore rap track that talks about the lifestyle and attitudes of rappers living in the dangerous world of crime, drugs, and violence. The song opens with the sound of sirens and violence in the middle of the street. The lyrics describe the reality of the matters to the point where people play for keeps, and violence and diamonds are sitting on a grand piano. The song also depicts the mindset of the rappers where they always stay alert and cautious of their surroundings, having 45 special and being ready for anything that may come their way. B-Legit's verse talks about the struggles he faces as he moves through different side streets up in his vehicle, with monkey on his back as he carries a pocket full of how much he has earned. He reveals the paper chaser's mentality, the urge to get high and then do wrongs.
The chorus of the song mainly focuses on letting the people know that they are entering a zone that can be unpredictable and wild. The artists use the phrase "here we go" several times in different variations to give a sense of flowing adrenaline to the audience. They express that they are ready to be propelled into action as they take up no limit in being the men that stand at the top. The song ends with Master P representing No Limit Records and the 707 - Vallejo, California and 504 - New Orleans, Louisiana as they get the people ready for their lifestyle, epitomizing a new beginning, a new millennium, and the No Limit style.
Line by Line Meaning
Thangs fine in the middle of the street sirens and violens silence
Everything seems calm in the middle of the street, but there are still sirens and violence lurking in the background.
Muthafuckas play for keeps, violens and diamonds on my grand piano
People are serious about their money and power, I have expensive items like diamonds on my grand piano.
Turn the channel, lemme see that, gimme that back
Change the TV channel, I want to see that, give it back to me.
Muthafucka fool what's your problem? (What's your problem?)
What is your problem, foolish person?
Nigro, why you want to pull all on the side of my column
Why are you trying to pull up next to me in your car?
Column, shot em shot em, got em, stick em, lose em, stock em
When it comes to enemies, you have to shoot them, get them, then stick them with their own loss and stock them for future reference.
Bitch em, dodge em, block em, stock em, rock em, chop em, scheme em
You need to be strategic when dealing with your enemies by avoiding them, blocking them, and then scheming against them by utilizing your strength.
Plottin plot em, 45 special, 45 special, nigga with the four five realize
We are always plotting against our enemies, ready to execute with our .45 caliber guns.
I got this monkey on my back, shit be funky that's a fact
I am dealing with a lot of personal problems right now, and it's getting tough.
Screamin up in them swamps though, pocket fulla twamps though
I am constantly yelling and making noise, carrying a lot of cash around in my pockets.
To stomp hoe, totin my pis-tal
I'm going out to take down some people with my gun.
Up and down them side streets up in my vehi-cal
I am driving around in my car along the side streets.
Calli still, rally's fell, French Quarters at night
I am still in California, but things are not going so well. I am hanging out in the French Quarter at night.
Smoke blunts, get the money, and make shit right
I am smoking weed and making money to fix my problems.
We're smokin weed pipe, niggas stuff it and roll
We are smoking a lot of weed and rolling it up to smoke some more.
Just some fools bout they paper, way out of control
We are just some foolish people who care only about making money, even if it means doing some dangerous things.
Nah-nah-nah-nah-NAH, Our money don't stop, it multiply
Our money doesn't stop coming in, it just keeps multiplying.
Could this fucker be, P lemme in the pool, lemme show ya I pull my size
Maybe this guy is hesitant to let me join his group, but once I show them what I can do, they will understand.
I know some of y'all niggas gon probably have a problem with everything we say
I am aware that some people may not agree with what we are saying.
Bitch, G-E-T-O-F-F-M-why-D-I-see-K
Stop bothering us and get off of my back.
Always been the shit, so I'ma be the shit, Fuckin with niggas like E four O and be-Legit
I have always been great, and I will continue to be great, especially when working with people like E four O and be-Legit.
y'all niggas got a pay to feed the men, we the men
You guys need to pay us in order for us to be happy, because we are the ones in charge.
Do it fast or slow, we dressed up straight from a fashion show
We can do anything quickly or slowly, because we always look good coming straight from a fashion show.
Passin hoes, ain't nothing on the wall in the hall but platinum and gold
As we walk by, we see nothing but platinum and gold symbols of our wealth on the walls.
I put the dick on the track, and break they back, To the mighty N.O., came fame, when I brought it to the top
My music is powerful and can break people's backs, which is how I gained fame in New Orleans.
Here we go, in this be-I-T-see-H
Let's go, we are ready for anything.
Represent, Ughhhhhhhhh!
I am making a strong stance and will represent myself and my group strongly.
Ha ha! That's how we gon bubble.
We are going to succeed and flourish, that's a guarantee.
No Limit style. Mystikal, nigga. E-Feezy, be-Legit, and Master P.
We are going to do it big, No Limit style, with the help of Mystikal, E-Feezy, be-Legit, and Master P.
The kisarme. Yeah baby, yeah.
We are strong individuals who know what we're doing and will do it right.
Represetin ya heard me. How ya do dat dere.
We are representing ourselves strongly and unapologetically.
707, 504, we gettin y'all ready for that there.
We are getting all the naysayers prepared for our success from California to New Orleans.
It's a new beginning, a new millenium. No Limit.
We are starting fresh in this new millennium, and nothing is going to hold us back.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG LAWSON, CRAIG BAZILE, MICHAEL TYLER, ODELL VICKERS, CEDRICK WALKER
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