Since it's release in early January, NLE Choppa's "Shotta Flow" video has amassed more than 12 million views in nearly six weeks. The visual for his breakout record shows a precocious youth who is just as adept at dancing as he is at swinging choppas.
His flows and stylistic choices recall his friend and fellow hometown rapper BlocBoy JB. Yet Choppa is unique. His intensity, voice and dark sense of humor set him apart from the fray. His follow-up record, "Shotta Flow 2," is approaching 2 million views in under a week.
Always business-savvy, Choppa turned down a $3 million dollar deal and opted for a partnership with UnitedMasters, a company that distributes his music while allowing him to keep his masters. With an EP coming in the spring and more videos on the way, the young artist's name is everywhere, even catching the attention of legendary rap mogul Birdman, who he's been spotted sharing studio time with.
Daydream
NLE Choppa Lyrics
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Got my steeze on them keys (mmm)
No cap
Uh, ayy, uh, ayy, ayy (slide on 'em, slide on 'em)
Daydream about the money (I'm daydreamin')
Then a nigga woke up in it (I woke up in it)
Peep a nigga energy and watch how he move, I ain't even fuck with it
Mama tell me not to keep my tool, but I do, the thug in me
Back on his hat, he gone in a day
We know where he at, we know where he stay
Point him out, we attack, gun line, he lay
And my bro got the gat while I rock out the stage
And I'm goin' up a sack 'cause I just had a pay
Say you getting me whacked, nigga, where is the day?
What did you kill 'em? I did it for Satan
They want me forgive 'em, but I say I can't
Hop in the car, do a hundred in traffic
Ride too close, got to dumpin', he crash it
Take a look at my life, I been livin' too savage
She fuckin' on me 'cause a nigga got cabbage
Got a strategy for the opps, usin' my tactics
And I play for a body when I get to baggin'
My Crips in the spot, they coolin', what's crackin'?
Them bodies droppin', givin' me satisfaction
Uh, uh, uh
Nah, nah, nah, nah, uh, uh, uh
Nah, nah, nah, nah, uh, uh, uh
Nah, nah, nah, nah
Stand-up nigga with his chest out
Bitch, y'all better stand down, we got gun rounds
Killers, they hit 'em, I give 'em the rundown
Nigga would've been dead, but he never come out
Bitch you know what I said, don't say what I'm talking 'bout, yeah, yeah
Drum on the Glock and that bitch is a four-oh
Reach for my chain, you know that's a no-no
Turn off the music, we stopping the show, bro
We gon' leave 'em extinct, that boy, he a dodo
Free my nigga, hope the judge get AIDS
Nigga comin' for me, better disengage
Pussy-ass nigga think this shit gravy
More guns than the army, military, navy
Back on his hat, he gone in a day
We know where he at, we know where he stay
Point him out, we attack, gun line, he lay
And my bro got the gat while I rock out the stage
And I'm goin' up a sack 'cause I just had a pay
Say you getting me whacked, nigga, where is the day?
What did you kill 'em? I did it for Satan
They want me forgive 'em, but I say I can't
Daydream about the money (I'm daydreamin')
Then a nigga woke up in it (I woke in it)
Plenty losses in the game, didn't have much luck in it
Peep a nigga energy and watch how he move, I ain't even fuck with it
Mama tell me not to keep my tool, but I do, the thug in me
Ayy, grr
Ayy, grr
Ayy
Thug in me
Ayy, it's up in me
NLE, Top Shotta
Bomb like Al-Qaeda
Mmm, brrt
In "Daydream," NLE Choppa presents a gritty and naturalistic portrayal of the hood without shying away from its harsh realities. The song opens with Choppa declaring his confidence and skill on the keys (steeze on them keys) and then segues into his reflections on the nature of street life, which he views through a sober and realistic lens. He fantasizes about money and success, but the dreams quickly give way to the hard realities of gang violence (plenty losses in the game, gun line, he lay), which Choppa portrays in vivid detail.
The second verse demonstrates Choppa's razor-sharp focus on survival and the pursuit of wealth. He describes his gang's tactics, his disdain for rival gangs, and his willingness to use violence to achieve his objectives. Choppa's clear-eyed appraisal of life in the hood does not obscure his romanticized image of thug life and all it represents, as he raps about his pride in his accomplishments (go up a sack), his loyalty to his crew (my bro got the gat while I rock out on the stage), and his commitment to his principles (I did it for Satan).
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, mmm
Opening ad-libs
Got my steeze on them keys (mmm)
Feeling good about his musical talent
No cap
No lie
Uh, ayy, uh, ayy, ayy (slide on 'em, slide on 'em)
Ad-libs and hype-ups
Daydream about the money (I'm daydreamin')
Thinking about and wanting money
Then a nigga woke up in it (I woke up in it)
Now he has money
Plenty losses in the game, didn't have much luck in it
He's experienced a lot of defeats in his life
Peep a nigga energy and watch how he move, I ain't even fuck with it
Observing people's behavior before deciding to interact with them
Mama tell me not to keep my tool, but I do, the thug in me
His mom advises him not to carry a weapon but he does it anyway because he has a tendency towards violence
Back on his hat, he gone in a day
Someone is likely to get killed because of his actions
We know where he at, we know where he stay
He's familiar with his victim's location
Point him out, we attack, gun line, he lay
His gang will go after him and kill him
And my bro got the gat while I rock out the stage
His friend is carrying a gun while he's performing
And I'm goin' up a sack 'cause I just had a pay
He's making a lot of money
Say you getting me whacked, nigga, where is the day?
Someone is threatening to kill him and he's asking when it's going to happen
What did you kill 'em? I did it for Satan
He kills people for evil reasons
They want me forgive 'em, but I say I can't
He refuses to forgive those who have wronged him
Hop in the car, do a hundred in traffic
Driving recklessly at high speeds
Ride too close, got to dumpin', he crash it
He causes a car accident by shooting at another car while driving too close
Take a look at my life, I been livin' too savage
He's lived a very reckless and violent life
She fuckin' on me 'cause a nigga got cabbage
Women are attracted to him because he has money
Got a strategy for the opps, usin' my tactics
He has a plan to defeat his enemies
And I play for a body when I get to baggin'
He's looking to kill someone when he starts making money
My Crips in the spot, they coolin', what's crackin'?
He's with his gang members and they're relaxing together
Them bodies droppin', givin' me satisfaction
He finds pleasure in killing people
Stand-up nigga with his chest out
He's a confident, proud gang member
Bitch, y'all better stand down, we got gun rounds
His gang is armed with weapons and ready to fight
Killers, they hit 'em, I give 'em the rundown
He gets his gang members to kill people while he oversees the operation
Nigga would've been dead, but he never come out
Someone he wants dead is hiding and avoiding confrontation
Bitch you know what I said, don't say what I'm talking 'bout, yeah, yeah
Don't repeat what he's saying or doing
Drum on the Glock and that bitch is a four-oh
He's carrying a powerful gun
Reach for my chain, you know that's a no-no
Don't touch his jewelry
Turn off the music, we stopping the show, bro
He's disrupting the event because of a problem
We gon' leave 'em extinct, that boy, he a dodo
They're going to kill someone and make them go extinct like the dodo bird
Free my nigga, hope the judge get AIDS
He wants his friend to be released from jail and also wishes bad things on the judge
Nigga comin' for me, better disengage
Someone is trying to harm him and he needs to back off
Pussy-ass nigga think this shit gravy
Someone thinks they can easily win against him
More guns than the army, military, navy
He has a lot of weapons at his disposal
Thug in me
His tendency towards violence
Ayy, grr
Ad-libs and hype-ups
Ayy, it's up in me
He has a lot of aggression and violence inside him
NLE, Top Shotta
His stage name and nickname for being a gang leader
Bomb like Al-Qaeda
He's dangerous and explosive like the terrorist group Al-Qaeda
Mmm, brrt
Closing ad-libs
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bryson Potts, Noah Thomas Pettigrew, Stefan Vihelmsson, Gunnlaugur Orri Sumarlidason
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Same
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Same lmaoo
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@DineroVisuals563 get that crap out of here
Younhboyvault
NLE is the embodiment of dropping a one hit single and still making music that people really enjoy and have a strong fan base unlike other rappers who were one hit wonders that are only known for that one song
RS ☔️
We can’t lose this legend 🥺💙
Kumah
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SyrUsTheVyrUs
Like how he's changing from when he started, hope he eventually gets noticed when he is ready. Just hope no one takes the guy to early, seems he has plans.
Lil Fredboy Gaming and EAS
If they take him, lil tjay or Snoop Dogg I'm done with all of society. No I'm not gonna die but still I'm gonna be done