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.
IN THE UK
NLE Choppa Lyrics
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Yeah, ayy (Crud), ayy, ayy, ayy
I'm in the UK, no blicky (mad)
But the knife on me if shit get sticky, yeah (brr)
Still slide if it's risky
Put the dick on the Glock, leave him pissy (brr)
Cut to the face, buck fifty
Run away, do him like Ricky (come here)
Run shit down (come here), better run away quickly (brr)
Tap in when I'm in your city
I'm a top boy, tell 'em get up with me, yeah (get up with me)
Anywhere, any day, andale
I'ma have me about a few killers with me, yeah (a few killers with me)
Spin on the block, get dizzy
Spin on my block then you must be silly (must be stupid)
Spin the block 'til we leave him drippin'
Even overseas, I'm Grape Street crippin' (ooh-woo)
We know you're man's not hot
How you gon' run from a dot-dot-dot? (Brr-brr-brr)
Spin the block at three o'clock (three)
I'ma link him until he drop (until he drop)
No opp can get no love
He's not my kind, he's not my bruv (not my bruv)
High as a kite, never sober
Back up, back up 'fore you get poked up (poked up)
NLE, Jamie Oliver, shit ain't sweet (ain't sweet)
I ain't never do no trick or treats (treats)
Leave a nigga body wrapped up in the sheets (grr)
White chalk (grr), yellow tape, all in the street (grr)
Sherlock Holmes gon' have to come see (come see)
How he gon' solve this mystery? (Mystery)
Your mama in misery (come)
My mama visitin' me (come)
I fucked your bitch even though she clapped
But her ass fat, so I made it clap
I don't know you, homie, I ain't givin' no dap (givin' no dap)
Only hand you get from me is slap (grr)
If a nigga play with me, I'ma be like Shamima
I ain't never gon' make it back (never gon' make it)
Link him, snuff him
Stab him and that's on that (that's on that)
Boris Johnson, a noncay, my bitch like Beyonce (Beyonce)
Keep a K like Kanye, might sneak in the UK (UK)
My house look lit like the Buckingham Palace
I stand over him, give a fuck about it (give a fuck about it)
What it is to me? Just another body
What it is to you? Your folks dyin'
I'm in the UK, no blicky
But the knife on me if shit get sticky, yeah (brr)
Still slide if it's risky
Put the dick on the Glock, leave him pissy (brr)
Cut to the face, buck fifty
One to the neck, give lil' bruv hickeys (brr)
Run away, do him like Ricky (come here)
Run shit down (come here), better run away quickly (brr)
Tap in when I'm in your city
I'm a top boy, tell 'em get up with me, yeah (get up with me)
Anywhere, any day, andale
I'ma have me about a few killers with me (a few killers with me)
Spin on the block, get dizzy
Spin on my block, then you must be silly (must be stupid)
Spin the block 'til we leave him drippin'
Even overseas, I'm Grape Street crippin' (ooh-woo)
Mans not hot
Even overseas, I'm Grape Street crippin' (brr-brr-brr)
Three o'clock (ayy, three)
Even overseas, I'm daily droppin' (daily droppin')
No love
Even overseas, I'm Grape Street crippin' (he's not my bruv)
Never sober
Even over, 'fore you get poked up (poked up)
We know your mans not hot
How you gon' run from a dot-dot-dot? (Trick or treats)
Spin the block at three o'clock (the sheets)
I'ma link him until he drop (all in the streets)
No opp can get no love
He's not my kind, he's not my bruv (mystery)
High as a kite, never sober
Back up, back up 'fore you get poked up (get poked up)
'Fore you get poked up ('fore you get poked up)
Back up, back up 'fore you get poked up ('fore you get poked up)
Get poked up (get poked up)
Back up, back up 'fore you get poked up (get poked up)
The lyrics to NLE Choppa's song "IN THE UK" depict a gritty and intense atmosphere, with the rapper describing his experiences and activities in the UK. He starts by mentioning that he is in the UK without a gun ("no blicky"), but he carries a knife in case things become dangerous. The use of the term "sticky" implies a potentially volatile situation. Despite the risks, he claims he will still engage in violence if necessary and boasts about his ability to harm others.
Throughout the song, NLE Choppa emphasizes his willingness to confront his enemies head-on ("run shit down, better run away quickly"). He asserts his dominance and asserts that he is a "top boy," inviting others to connect with him and join his circle. He references his association with killers and his ability to cause harm. The lyrics also contain references to street activities such as spinning the block (traveling through the neighborhood) and leaving opponents injured or intimidated.
The song also includes references to popular culture figures like Jamie Oliver and Sherlock Holmes, tying them into the narrative. NLE Choppa asserts his confidence and disregard for consequences, claiming that he doesn't care about the bodies left behind and emphasizing the absence of emotional attachment.
Overall, "IN THE UK" showcases NLE Choppa's aggressive attitude and street-oriented mentality, portraying a confrontational and intense narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the UK, no blicky
I'm in the UK without a gun
But the knife on me if shit get sticky, yeah
But I have a knife in case things get dangerous
Still slide if it's risky
I'm still ready to act even if it's dangerous
Put the dick on the Glock, leave him pissy
Threatening to shoot the Glock and leave someone scared or upset
Cut to the face, buck fifty
Slashing someone's face, leaving a big wound
One to the neck, give lil' bruv hickeys
Stabbing someone in the neck, leaving them with serious injuries
Run away, do him like Ricky
Running away after harming someone, similar to how Ricky was abandoned in a movie
Run shit down, better run away quickly
Showing dominance and threatening others to run away fast
Tap in when I'm in your city
Contact me when I'm in your city, let's connect
I'm a top boy, tell 'em get up with me, yeah
I'm a respected figure, let them know they should collaborate with me
Anywhere, any day, andale
I'm available to act or cause trouble anytime, anywhere
I'ma have me about a few killers with me
I usually have a few dangerous people accompanying me
Spin on the block, get dizzy
Drive around the neighborhood, making others feel disoriented
Spin on my block then you must be silly
If you retaliate against me in my area, you must be foolish
Spin the block 'til we leave him drippin'
Keep attacking until the enemy is seriously injured or killed
Even overseas, I'm Grape Street crippin'
I represent and continue my gang activities even outside the country
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aleksey Kuchmiy, Bryson Lashun Potts, Niklas Bienek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JiDion
Literally saw this man write this in 25 minutes talented doesn’t do justice to the skill he has🔥
@trejenplattenburg8594
🐐
@eeev4832
love you jidion
@ramennoodles1283
Jidion!
@StreetHeem
DEMARCUS??
@drakestormx2127
What’s up Jidion 😂
@ruinajoven
NLE always comes up wit those neck-breaker flows, shit got me banging my head like I play heavy metal😂
@nolanarmstrong2458
Fr bruh goes so hard on this and with the English punchlines and shit
@hooperonyt1734
Bro you know they had fun editing this
@bigdraco2994
@@nolanarmstrong2458 you mean London punchlines?