He dropped out of his studies of mechanical engineering at Tuskegee University in order to concentrate on music. With a few demo releases, he was noticed by producer Polow da Don. Rich Boy then signed a contract with Zone 4 through Interscope Records in 2006 and started to work on his debut album. In the meantime, he made guest appearances on one of Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace compilations and on a few mix tapes, such as Comeback Season by Canadian rapper Drake and Da Bottom, Vol. 5 by DJ Ideal and Jermaine Dupri. On March 13, 2007, Rich Boy released his self-titled debut album and with the success of his hit singles "Throw Some D's," "Boy Looka Here," "Good Things," and "Let's Get This Paper," the album went on to be certified Gold by the RIAA.
His second album will be entitled 5 Million. He said in an interview with djbooth.net that the first single will be released in the summer and indeed, the title will be 5 Million. However, the album title was recently reported as being changed to Buried Alive.
Get To Poppin
Rich Boy Lyrics
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[Chorus]
When niggas get to poppin
Get get down, get get g-get get down (down)
Get down, g-g-g-g-get down
When niggas get to poppin
Playas, pimps, dem hoes, dey be callin'
Microphone check (check), one (one), two (two), four (four)
Who? Da fourth is you
I shut da whole block down like motherfuckin' P.D.
Niggas wanna be me, dey friends come and see me
Crack, rock, da block is hot
Dem niggas hate'n on me for da hoes dat I got
But I ain't even trippin' off a trick as bit
Cause y'all motherfuckers ain't hittin' off shit
Broke ass nigga, joke ass nigga
Mess around and be a little smoke ass nigga
Rich Boy chillin'
Polo chillin'
What mo' can I say, we bout millions
That's what we get, we got it good
And you know we in yo hood
[Chorus]
Dem boys stillin', dem boys dealin'
Up in da hood, dem boys killin'
I'm cold, put ya sweaters on like lil' Charlie Brown
I got enough rounds to lay da whole place down
35-thousand dollar watch, 100-thousand dollar drop
3-million dollar spot
One, two, it don't stop, bitch
Getcha money hustle up
Bubble 10 double up
You a motherfuckin' squirrel tryna get a nut (nut)
From top to bottom, dem hoes, I got em
Don't ask me how, don't know who shot em
You snitch ass nigga, bitch ass nigga
Mess around, getcha self killed little nigga
[Chorus]
Rich boy chillin'
Polo chillin'
What more can I say, we bout millions
Dats what we get, we got it good
And you know we in yo hood
[Chorus]
When niggas get to poppin'
In Rich Boy's song "Get To Poppin," the rapper expresses his pride in his lifestyle, which includes money, cars, and women. The chorus repeats the phrase "When niggas get to poppin," which refers to when things get intense and people start to act out. Rich Boy is portrayed as the one who controls the situation and is always ahead of everyone else. He proclaims that "da block is hot," which means that his influence is felt everywhere he goes.
In the first verse, Rich Boy mentions his ability to shut down the whole block like the police. He talks about others wanting to be like him and be around him. Rich Boy says that he isn't impressed by people who try to get close to him just because he has a lot of women. He dismisses those who are jealous of him, calling them "broke ass niggas" and saying that they will end up being "smoke ass niggas."
In verse two, Rich Boy talks about his wealth and how he obtained it. He boasts about his expensive watch, car, and house. He also references the violence in the hood and his ability to navigate it. Rich Boy ridicules those who are trying to make money by any means possible, calling them "squirrels tryna get a nut." He concludes by saying that he has the women in the hood under his control and that he doesn't know who took them down, essentially admitting that he is behind their downfall.
Overall, the song is a celebration of Rich Boy's wealth and power. He asserts his dominance over the hood and claims that he is untouchable. The repeated chorus emphasizes the intensity of his lifestyle and its potential to get dangerous quickly.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I come
I'm about to start rapping and making my presence known
When niggas get to poppin
When things get heated and people are starting to act aggressively
Get get down, get get g-get get down (down)
Get low to the ground to avoid being targeted
Get down, g-g-g-g-get down
Reinforcing the need to stay low and avoid danger
Money, cars, stars, they be ballin'
People with wealth and fame are showing off their luxuries
Playas, pimps, dem hoes, dey be callin'
Men who are players or pimps are attracting attention from women
Microphone check (check), one (one), two (two), four (four)
Testing equipment before starting to rap
Who? Da fourth is you
Referring to himself as the fourth person mentioned in his counting
I shut da whole block down like motherfuckin' P.D.
He commands attention and has everyone's focus
Niggas wanna be me, dey friends come and see me
Jealousy over his success causes others to try to imitate him
Crack, rock, da block is hot
Drug activity is rampant in his neighborhood
Dem niggas hate'n on me for da hoes dat I got
Other men are jealous of the women he is with
But I ain't even trippin' off a trick as bit
He doesn't care about someone who is trying to cheat or trick him
Cause y'all motherfuckers ain't hittin' off shit
The people who are trying to copy him or bring him down are not successful
Broke ass nigga, joke ass nigga
Insulting someone who is poor or not successful
Mess around and be a little smoke ass nigga
Warning that someone's actions could lead to their demise or harm
Rich Boy chillin'
He is relaxed and enjoying his success
Polo chillin'
He is wearing expensive clothing and looking stylish
What mo' can I say, we bout millions
He is proud of his financial success
That's what we get, we got it good
Acknowledging that his wealth is a result of hard work and determination
And you know we in yo hood
He is present in the neighborhoods of his listeners
Dem boys stillin', dem boys dealin'
People are involved in illegal activities like stealing and drug dealing
Up in da hood, dem boys killin'
Violence is a part of daily life in his neighborhood
I'm cold, put ya sweaters on like lil' Charlie Brown
He is a cold and dangerous person, similar to the character Charlie Brown who always wore a sweater
I got enough rounds to lay da whole place down
He has access to firearms and could cause harm to many people
35-thousand dollar watch, 100-thousand dollar drop
He has expensive jewelry and owns a luxurious car
3-million dollar spot
He has a multi-million dollar residence
One, two, it don't stop, bitch
He is unstoppable and nothing can slow him down
Getcha money hustle up
Work hard to earn money and succeed
Bubble 10 double up
Invest money wisely to multiply earnings
You a motherfuckin' squirrel tryna get a nut (nut)
Insulting someone who is only focused on making money without much success
From top to bottom, dem hoes, I got em
Women are attracted to him and he has many sexual partners
Don't ask me how, don't know who shot em
He doesn't know how he is so successful with women or who his enemies are
You snitch ass nigga, bitch ass nigga
Insulting someone who is disloyal or cowardly
Mess around, getcha self killed little nigga
Warning that someone's actions could lead to their death
[Chorus]
Repeating the main message of the song about staying safe when conflict arises
When niggas get to poppin'
Reintroducing the main theme of the song
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NAT ROBINSON, KIRK S ROBINSON, ABEEKU RIBEIRO, MARECE BENJAMIN RICHARDS, BRIAN KIDD, ROY C. HAMMOND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DeauxTheGreat1990
That "La Verdolaga" sample was perfectly done.
@abattles8651
Yea just wasted by someone who isnโt lyrical & or at least had an iq to develop a cadence for it
@sbstnmlmth
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@SPARTON0Weezy
This Beat was FAR ahead of its time!
@youngshaun2004
This sample is nasty! Polo went crazy.
@abattles8651
Yea just wasted by someone who isnโt lyrical & or at least had an iq to develop a cadence for it
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@anthonybell2934
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@seasontheslap2287
2024 and this MF still knockin tough!!! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@abattles8651
Yea just wasted by someone who isnโt lyrical & or at least had an iq to develop a cadence for it