Starting his music career in 2009, 19-year-old Chicago native Rockie Fresh is an up-and-coming hip-hop artist. Featured on major websites and publications such as URB Magazine, 2DopeBoyz, NahRight, DJBooth, and more and earning performances at SXSW, A3C Music Festival, CMJ, and a spot on the Leaders Of The New Cool Tour off the strength of his debut mixtape “Rockie’s Modern Life” (2009), Rockie has now raised the bar once again with his second release in December of 2010. “The Otherside”, Rockie’s sophomore project, tallied over 15,000 downloads in the it’s first week and features guest appearances from Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, DC Native & Raheem Devaughn’s 368 Music Group artist Phil Ade, and Rich Hil. Presented by 2DopeBoyz.com and MTV Top DJ’s illWill & Rockstar, the project was deemed “one of the most impressive mixtapes to close out 2010” by The Smoking Section and one of the best mixtapes of the year by many, making Rockie Fresh one of the top emcees to look out for in 2011. He signed to Rick Ross' label MMG in July of 2012. He released the mixtape Electric Highway on January 21, 2013.
Spotlight
Rockie Fresh Lyrics
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Now if you got a problem, then
You should let me know
Look -- Okay I'm Rocky right? Some people say I'm cold
Some people think I made it, I got so far to go
Some people say I'm fly, they only see my clothes
Some niggas say I'm winnin', they judge me by my hoes
I always did my thing, I never imitate
I want the finer things, but everybody does
I'm gettin' close as hell but this ain't always how it was
Cause I remember when, these people didn't get me
When girls would turn me down and go the extra mile to diss me
I never came around and I swear nobody miss me
And I used to be alone, now everybody fuckin' wit me
And them same ole niggas wanna kick it now
They used to call me lame now they appreciate my style
My name is in they mouth, and I ain't gotta be around
From outcast to the leader of the crowd -- Wow
I get caught up in material things
But I won't get caught up in the drama it brings
Cause I'm in the spotlight
I hear ‘em talk about me, I used to let it go
Now if you got a problem, then you should let me know
I got alotta pain, I never let it show, guess that's just how it goes
Some girls will say I'm hot, some girls will say I'm cool
Some hoes will talk about me, when I used to sit in school
I see them bitches now and they must think that I'm a fool;
Sayin' hi and I reply "who the fuck are you?"
Oh yeah, I'm cocky right? Atleast that's what they say
Them hoes be lyin' cause they don't know me anyway
And shout out to the new one's, yall woulda did the same
But through it all I can still say I haven't changed
And I remember when, I wasn't on your mind
Now anybody watchin', could see that it's my time
You look up in the sky and you gone see the boy shine
And I used to get it in, now I'm out here on my grind
And them same ole bitches, wanna kick it now
They used to call me lame, now they appreciate my style
My name is in they mouth and I ain't gotta be around
From outcast to the leader of the crowd -- Wow
I get caught up in material things
But I won't get caught up in the drama it brings
Cause I'm in the spotlight
I hear ‘em talk about me, I used to let it go
Now if you got a problem, then you should let me know
I got alotta pain, I never let it show, guess that's just how it goes
Im sittin' here, just tryin' to get my mind right
Chillin' in the spotlight, Uh
Tryin' get my mind right
Catch a nigga straight chillin' in the spotlight
The lyrics of Rockie Fresh's song Spotlight describe his rise to fame and how he deals with the attention he receives. The first verse talks about how people used to talk negatively about him, but now he wants anyone who has a problem with him to bring it up with him directly. He talks about how people view him as cold, but he still has a long way to go. Despite some people seeing his material possessions as indicators of success, he emphasizes that he always does his own thing and doesn't imitate anyone else. He acknowledges the hate he receives but sees more love, and how he feels closer to the finer things in life but everyone wants it.
The second verse is all about how some people perceive him as hot while others see him as cool. He addresses the girls who used to ignore him in school now trying to be in his good graces. He also discusses how some new people would have treated him the same way if his success happened later in life, but he stays true to himself despite that some people think he's cocky. He notes that everyone's attention seems to be on him now that he's successful, whereas in the past he was out of sight and out of mind. Rockie Fresh is now the leader of the pack, and the same people who used to think he was lame now appreciate his style.
Overall, the song is about Rockie Fresh's journey to becoming famous and how he's learning to handle the attention the spotlight brings into his life. He acknowledges his past hardships, his ambition for success, and his change in status, but he still stays true to who he is.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear em talk about me, I used to let it go
I used to ignore people's negative opinions about me but now I want to address them.
Now if you got a problem, then you should let me know
If someone has an issue with me, they should be upfront about it and communicate it to me directly.
Some people say I'm cold, Some people think I made it, I got so far to go
Some people believe I come across as aloof or distant, while others think I've achieved a lot but I still have a long way to go.
Some people say I'm fly, they only see my clothes, Some niggas say I'm winnin', they judge me by my hoes
Some people admire my fashion sense, while others only view me as successful based on the women I date.
I get alotta love, of course I see the hate, I always did my thing, I never imitate
I receive a lot of positive attention but I'm also aware of the negativity towards me. However, I've always stayed true to myself and never tried to copy others.
I want the finer things, but everybody does, I'm gettin' close as hell but this ain't always how it was
I aspire to have luxury items like many others, but it's taken hard work to get to where I am now.
Cause I remember when, these people didn't get me, When girls would turn me down and go the extra mile to diss me
I recall a time when people didn't understand or appreciate me. Girls would deliberately insult me when rejecting my advances.
And I used to be alone, now everybody fuckin' wit me, And them same ole niggas wanna kick it now, They used to call me lame now they appreciate my style
I used to be isolated but now I have a lot of supporters. Even people who previously deemed me uncool now want to associate with me because they like my style.
I get caught up in material things, But I won't get caught up in the drama it brings
While I enjoy the nice things in life, I won't let the drama surrounding them affect me negatively.
Some girls will say I'm hot, some girls will say I'm cool, Some hoes will talk about me, when I used to sit in school
Girls have differing opinions on my attractiveness and reputation. Some girls who didn't pay me any attention before now gossip about me.
I see them bitches now and they must think that I'm a fool, Sayin' hi and I reply "who the fuck are you?"
I recognize those who used to belittle me and now act like we're acquaintances, but I won't tolerate disrespect and may call them out on it.
But through it all I can still say I haven't changed, And I remember when, I wasn't on your mind
Despite the changes in my life, I can confidently say that I've remained true to myself. I also recall a time when I wasn't important or memorable to those same people who now show interest in me.
You look up in the sky and you gone see the boy shine, And I used to get it in, now I'm out here on my grind
Anyone who looks up at the sky will see my success and visibility. Before, I had to work hard to get where I am now.
Im sittin' here, just tryin' to get my mind right, Chillin' in the spotlight, Uh, Tryin' get my mind right
I'm currently focusing on my mental health and well-being while also enjoying the attention and recognition I'm receiving in the public eye.
I got alotta pain, I never let it show, guess that's just how it goes
Even though I have faced difficulty and suffering, I usually don't express it to others, as that is just the way life is.
Contributed by Eliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ShaneDuricko
He'd kill it with kid ink
@colbycole4071
This dope
@ItsMiggleBruhhh
This came out on my 17th birthday :D
@the405show
i can fuck wit it! do d bro
@enayethasbro
they dont even know he exists lol
@ryanstinson3679
These dudes callin Rockie the same as other rappers. If you compare him to shitty ass unoriginal rappers like 2 Chainz or Tyga, they sound nothing alike. Especially in this song. He's rapping about his life, what he went through, and shit you can relate to. Listen to lyrics fools.
@bellevillager
I don't think Kanye and Drake are watching a video with 25,000 views,
@Mytouchfb
MMG!
@destinyangel777
now when he gonna work with meek mil 0.0 :)
@zcarver25
MAYBACH MUSIC!