He has one older brother who is five years older than him. He had a tough childhood growing up with a father who was addicted to crack and a mother who was diagnosed breast cancer. A lot of his struggles are reflected in the lyrics of his music. OnCue graduated from Newington High School and attended Central Connecticut State University and Brooklyn College before dropping out to pursue music full time.
OnCue started rapping at the age of 11 and recording music when he was 13-years-old at local studios in the Hartford area. Throughout his teenage years, OnCue focused on honing his craft and developing his sound. In 2010, OnCue moved to Brooklyn to take his rap career more seriously.
To help earn some money to get by, OnCue would create album covers for producers and other rappers. Two prominent Brooklyn he did work for were MICK and Terry Urban. One day he came up to them and showed them his bars. Impressed, they worked with OnCue, hosting several of his mixtapes including "Cueyfornication" and "Cuey Sings the Blues".
In addition, OnCue started working with producer C.J. Luzi, who he would collaborate with throughout his career. Adam Ross would direct several of his music videos to much acclaim by critics and fans.
In early 2012 after his "Leftovers" and "Can't Wait" mixtapes dropped, OnCue linked up with Just Blaze through AThe Bald God. For the next two years, they would work together and create one mixtape, "Leftovers 2", and his first album, "Angry Young Man".
Common themes in his music are about love and hardships. His family and difficult situation growing up have been a huge inspiration to his lyrics and often get very personal. He raps about the struggles he went through and overcoming them. OnCue constantly mentions his past relationships and how they affected his life. Also, many times in his music, he makes references to his dick.
Big Mad
ONCUE Lyrics
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(Yeah, we 'bout to get this money, ayy)
(Can we make it)
God damn it's amazin', all I ever see you do is hatin'
Shadin', I be over here marinatin'
Plottin', wasn't handed shit I created
You wilin', the world don't owe you nothin' you mistaken
Should have loved me then, god damn that's a bargain
I'm behind the lens, I'm the only one starrin'
Sorry that I'm sparklin'
Ooh yeah, you big mad
Ooh yeah, you big mad
Damn yeah, you big mad
Gon' for the big bad, yeah I'm goin' for it
Feelin' good feelin' great, I got the rust off
If you talkin' greezy, you can fuck off
If she bein' needy, she get cut off
I was carvin' out the lane, I hit a buzz saw
I was eatin' wontons, with the duck sauce
Yeah they try yeah they swore, that they wrote me off
Now I'm staying on this shit like I'm Tony Hawk
Every time you talk, all I hear is sodium
Ooh I'm in this bitch, and I'm stuntin' like Steve-o
Me and my amigos, sippin' on some meekos
If we run out, then we switch to the teedos
Always on beast mode, yeah that's the ethos
Workin' on my 3's, no free throws
Ice in my veins, that's free though
All this fuckin' paper, hella ego
God damn it's amazin', all I ever see you do is hatin'
Shadin', I be over here marinatin'
Plottin', wasn't handed shit I created
You wilin', the world don't owe you nothin' you mistaken
Darling, you're doing way too much, stop callin'
Should have loved me then, god damn that's a bargain
I'm behind the lens, I'm the only one starrin'
Sorry that I'm sparklin'
Ooh yeah, you big mad
Ooh yeah, you big mad
Damn yeah, you big mad
Gon' for the big bad, yeah I'm goin' for it
That's a reach, ooh we never speak
I got receipts, me I never peaked
Nah, I'm in the lab, pen and pad like a geek
She on the rag, then I'm gone for a week
(True)
Ayy damn you really tryin'
Yeah, I heard your chants and I heard your silence
Say you gotta die, when you gonna ride then
I can see your eyes, I can tell you're lyin'
Split the pies with the guys of my alliance
Go down 'cause you lyin' on some giants
Dollar signs, hope we fuckin' die tryin'
Hit my line weather's fine, I'm not replyin'
No, you don't understand me
I was baggin' hoes in the Camry
When I hit raw, only time for a Plan B
God damn it's amazin', all I ever see you do is hatin'
Shadin', I be over here marinatin'
Plottin', wasn't handed shit I created
You wilin', the world don't owe you nothin' you mistaken
Darling, you're doing way too much, stop callin'
Should have loved me then, god damn that's a bargain
I'm behind the lens, I'm the only one starrin'
Sorry that I'm sparklin'
Ooh yeah, you big mad
Ooh yeah, you big mad
Damn yeah, you big mad
Gon' for the big bad, yeah I'm goin' for it
The song “Big Mad” by OnCue is about the artist’s rise to fame and success despite those who doubted him. The lyrics express the idea that some people seem to always be negative and hating, but OnCue chooses to ignore their opinions and keep pushing forward. He talks about how he created his own success and wasn’t handed anything. The chorus, “Ooh yeah, you big mad” refers to those who didn’t believe in him being angry about his success. He also touches on the idea that people only start to show interest and love when you’re already successful, and that they should have loved him from the start.
The verses of the song talk about OnCue’s journey to his current success. He talks about how he’s feeling great and has overcome obstacles that have been in his way. He mentions that anyone being negative or needy doesn’t need to be a part of his life, and he’s choosing to surround himself with positive people who are on his team. He also mentions that he’s constantly working on improving his skills, and that he’s not afraid to take risks to achieve his goals. He even references a time when he was struggling and bagging groceries while trying to make music.
Overall, “Big Mad” is a song about perseverance and pushing through negativity to achieve success. It’s an empowering anthem for anyone who has ever been doubted or told they can’t make it. OnCue’s lyrics are relatable and inspiring, reminding listeners that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop lookin' at me funny
Please stop giving me strange looks
(Yeah, we 'bout to get this money, ayy)
(We are about to make a lot of money)
(Can we make it)
(Are we going to be successful)
God damn it's amazin', all I ever see you do is hatin'
It's amazing to see that all you ever do is hate
Shadin', I be over here marinatin'
I am relaxed over here, while you throw shade
Plottin', wasn't handed shit I created
I had to work hard to create what I have, I didn't get it easily
You wilin', the world don't owe you nothin' you mistaken
You're acting crazy, the world doesn't owe you anything
Darling, you're doing way too much, stop callin'
You are being too clingy, please stop calling me
Should have loved me then, god damn that's a bargain
You should have appreciated me when you had the chance
I'm behind the lens, I'm the only one starrin'
I am in control of my own life, I am the main character
Sorry that I'm sparklin'
I am sorry if my success and happiness bothers you
Ooh yeah, you big mad
Wow, you are really angry
Damn yeah, you big mad
Yes, you are very upset
Gon' for the big bad, yeah I'm goin' for it
I am going for the top, the best of the best
Feelin' good feelin' great, I got the rust off
I am feeling confident and energized, I have overcome my obstacles
If you talkin' greezy, you can fuck off
If you are talking disrespectfully, kindly leave
If she bein' needy, she get cut off
If someone is being too dependent on me, I will cut them out of my life
I was carvin' out the lane, I hit a buzz saw
I was carving out my own path, but then faced a challenge
I was eatin' wontons, with the duck sauce
I was enjoying some Chinese food, with sauce on the side
Yeah they try yeah they swore, that they wrote me off
They put in effort to bring me down, but thought I was finished
Now I'm staying on this shit like I'm Tony Hawk
I am committed to this goal, like Tony Hawk is committed to skateboarding
Every time you talk, all I hear is sodium
Every time you speak, I only hear salty comments
Ooh I'm in this bitch, and I'm stuntin' like Steve-o
I am confident and showing off, just like Steve-o did on Jackass
Me and my amigos, sippin' on some meekos
My friends and I are drinking, having a good time
If we run out, then we switch to the teedos
If we run out of one drink, we switch to another
Always on beast mode, yeah that's the ethos
I am always ready to work hard and succeed, that is my motto
Workin' on my 3's, no free throws
I am practicing my 3-point shots, without relying on free throws
Ice in my veins, that's free though
I am calm and collected under pressure, that comes naturally
All this fuckin' paper, hella ego
With all this money I have, my ego is getting out of control
That's a reach, ooh we never speak
That is a far-fetched idea, we are not on speaking terms
I got receipts, me I never peaked
I have evidence to support my claims, and I never reached my peak
Nah, I'm in the lab, pen and pad like a geek
No, I am in the studio, writing and creating music like a nerd
She on the rag, then I'm gone for a week
If she is on her period, I am leaving for a week
Yeah, I heard your chants and I heard your silence
I am aware of both your words and your lack of communication
Say you gotta die, when you gonna ride then
You say you are willing to die for something, but when are you going to act on it
I can see your eyes, I can tell you're lyin'
I can tell that you are not being truthful, just by looking at your eyes
Split the pies with the guys of my alliance
I share my success and rewards with my trusted friends and allies
Go down 'cause you lyin' on some giants
You will fail because you are lying about your abilities and success
Dollar signs, hope we fuckin' die tryin'
Our pursuit of money and success could lead us to extreme measures and dangerous situations
Hit my line weather's fine, I'm not replyin'
You can contact me anytime, but I might not respond if I am busy
No, you don't understand me
No, you don't fully comprehend who I am and what I am capable of
I was baggin' hoes in the Camry
I was picking up girls in my Toyota Camry
When I hit raw, only time for a Plan B
If I have unprotected sex, I need to be prepared with a backup plan
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Brenton Duvall, Geoffrey Sarubbi, Steven Theodore, Matthew James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mynamecuey
thank you for all the love. always. forreal. share this video and run the streams up on whatever you stream on. all of it means the worldddddd.
@rraayyyy
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@MiguelHernandez-lh7op
Keep grinding. Soon everybody will know the name
@Weareroses
You the fucking man bro fr fr. We needs to link I know we would vibe
@ldroland
Woozy is my anthem🔥🔥
@dboi95
We got you! Do work.
@wsnx_
biggest respect for never giving up, you always drop your bombs.
@rraayyyy
💣💣💣💣
@Wyatex
dude cuey been following you since leftovers... I love your old shit and always will.. but this new shit is FIRE, you are fucking killing it. As long as I've been alive, you have been the most underrated... the bag is coming.
@RAWdriguezz
Shout out from Spain. Been here since 'Crashing down' and I can't believe this guy is still so slept on more than 10 years later. Keep doing your thing , Cuey.