In July 2018, he released the London on da Track-produced single, "Die Young," in which he had written the night rapper, XXXTENTACION, died. The song—dedicated to X and deceased rappers Speaker Knockerz and Lil Snoop. Its music video would go on to accumulate 11 million views on YouTube and 8 million streams on Spotify.
In August 2018, he released the single "Ricch Forever," produced by DJ Bugsy. That month, Meek Mill released a preview of a collaborative track with Ricch.
In October 2018, Meek Mill brought Ricch out as his guest at a PowerHouse concert in Philadelphia. Mill also gifted him a "Dreamchasers" chain, prompting speculation that Ricch would be signed to Mill's Dreamchasers record label imprint.
On November 2, 2018, Roddy Ricch released his second mixtape, Feed Tha Streets II. The album, which features the singles "Die Young" and "Every Season," has thus far peaked at number 68 on the Billboard 200 chart and at number 36 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Later in the month, Marshmello previewed a new track featuring Ricch.
In June 2019, he collaborated with American DJ and record producer Mustard on the track, "Ballin'", off Mustard's third studio album, Perfect Ten, which became Mustard's highest-charting song on the Hot 100 as a lead artist, peaking at number 12.
In December 2019, he released his debut album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, debuting and peaking at number one on the Billboard 200, and featured Roddy's highest charting and most successful song, [song]The Box"[/song] which topped the Hot 100 at number one, as well as [song]Start wit Me[/song] featuring Gunna
Quality
Roddy Ricch Lyrics
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Yeah, turnt out like that
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah kelz
Had a bitch named Rhonda
She was servin' for a nigga
(She was servin')
Had them birdies for a nigga
Dirty for a nigga (yeah, yeah)
Send a bitch 'cross country
Young nigga flip the twenty-piece
Got the fire, nigga, you and me
Got the twenty-twenty you can see
Drug you with the bullets, boy
Don't make me OD
Suggest you pay my fees if you niggas owe me
'Cause I just want big Elliott
To make a cold piece and nigga
I ain't stopping 'til I bust that Rollie
Niggas always on that fakin' shit
I was trappin' out the vacant bitch
To the house and then I changed my clothes
To Crazy Girls, watch 'em shake some shit
Got ones flying everywhere
Turn a stripper to a naked bitch (Woo)
Roddy, I ain't tryna pay your rent
I just like throwin' faces, bitch
Boy, you can't see right through a nigga
Boy, I see how you were doing, nigga
Yo' bitch be over, she can do a nigga
But I be thinking what you doing with her
You think you rich, well
I should sue a nigga
But I ain't fucking with the courtroom
I get nervous in that motherfucker
'Cause the gallows tend to haunt you
I got away with this shit, ayy
It ain't some shit I can do again
I take a stack to state to state
Treat that bitch like a souvenir
Bitch, I gotta get a mansion
Young nigga gotta move it in
Then a nigga gotta take it out
Pack the shipment, then I gotta move again
Put the gutter shit down
Had to go and make music
I been in and out them restaurants
But I ain't never gotta prove shit
Real message to you young niggas
Boy, be careful who you do it with
These niggas ain't solid
They go back home and say that you the snitch
I'ma go get it, break it down in equipment
Yeah (Break it down in equipment)
I'm in the kitchen, ayy, whip it
How a nigga whip it, yeah
(Whip it how a nigga whip it)
Packing the shipment, you know I pack
It, then I ship it, yeah
Thumbin' through digit's
(Thumb) , the feds came and then
We hid it, yeah (Woo, woo)
I'm out the cut on these niggas I threw
The work in the back of the Honda
(Threw the work)
I got the quality work for the
Streets like I’m DJ Drama
Call me Meek Mill 'cause this money
Turned my lil' tuna into lobster
(Woo, woo, woo)
Feel like Kanye 'cause this music shit
Really turned me into a monster (Woo, woo)
The lyrics to Roddy Ricch's song "Quality" depict a story of a young man navigating the street life, hustling and making moves to secure his financial success. The song starts off with him mentioning a girl named Rhonda who used to serve him and provide illegal substances (birdies) for him. He talks about sending a woman across the country to expand his drug operation and flipping a twenty-piece (referring to drugs). He asserts his dominance and warns others not to mess with him, implying that he will harm them with bullets if necessary. He demands payment from those who owe him money and expresses his desire for material wealth, specifically mentioning a Rolex (Rollie). He talks about his experiences in strip clubs, throwing money at dancers and enjoying the freedom that his financial success brings.
In the second verse, Roddy Ricch reflects on the questionable actions of others around him. He implies that he sees through their facade and questions their loyalty. He mentions his ability to manipulate women and states that he chooses not to take legal action against those who wronged him, as he fears the consequences of the justice system. He brags about getting away with illegal activities and talks about traveling with stacks of cash as souvenirs. He expresses his ambition to acquire a mansion and move around frequently to avoid being caught. He advises younger individuals to be cautious about who they associate with, suggesting that people may betray one another.
Overall, the song "Quality" delves into themes of street life, hustling, the desire for material wealth, and the consequences of engaging in illegal activities. It paints a vivid picture of the artist's experiences and mindset, providing insight into the realities of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo, woo give this man the fucking beat
Excitedly, enthusiastically provide this man with the powerful, captivating rhythm
Yeah, turnt out like that
Indeed, it became lively and exciting just as expected
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah kelz
Repeating emphatically to emphasize the energetic atmosphere
Had a bitch named Rhonda
Had a woman named Rhonda in my life
She was servin' for a nigga
She was dedicated and loyal to me
(She was servin')
(She was servin')
Had them birdies for a nigga
Had the drugs (specifically cocaine) ready for me
(Had them birds), got the
(Had the drugs ready), obtained the
Dirty for a nigga (yeah, yeah)
Engaged in illegal activities for me without hesitation
Send a bitch 'cross country
Send a woman on a trip across the country
Young nigga flip the twenty-piece
As a young man, I successfully sold a twenty-gram amount of drugs
Got the fire, nigga, you and me
I possess the potent drugs, my friend, both you and I
Got the twenty-twenty you can see
I possess clear vision and foresight
Drug you with the bullets, boy
Shoot you with bullets, overpowering and harming you
Don't make me OD
Don't force me to overdose
Suggest you pay my fees if you niggas owe me
I recommend that if you owe me money, you should repay it promptly
'Cause I just want big Elliott
Because I desire a large sum of money
To make a cold piece and nigga
In order to create a valuable art piece, my friend
I ain't stopping 'til I bust that Rollie
I will not cease my efforts until I acquire and enjoy an expensive Rolex watch
Niggas always on that fakin' shit
People are frequently engaged in dishonest, pretentious behavior
I was trappin' out the vacant bitch
I was selling drugs out of an empty house
To the house and then I changed my clothes
Upon returning to the house, I altered my attire
To Crazy Girls, watch 'em shake some shit
To the Crazy Girls strip club, where I observed the women performing seductive dances
Got ones flying everywhere
Currency bills were being thrown and scattered around
Turn a stripper to a naked bitch (Woo)
Witnessed a stripper removing all her clothes (Woo)
Roddy, I ain't tryna pay your rent
Roddy, I don't intend to financially support your living expenses
I just like throwin' faces, bitch
I simply enjoy throwing money at people's faces, particularly female individuals
Boy, you can't see right through a nigga
Young man, you are unable to perceive someone's true intentions and character
Boy, I see how you were doing, nigga
Young man, I understand your actions and behavior
Yo' bitch be over, she can do a nigga
Your partner spends time with me, satisfying my needs
But I be thinking what you doing with her
However, I ponder what you are doing in your relationship with her
You think you rich, well
You believe yourself to be wealthy, but
I should sue a nigga
I ought to take legal action against you
But I ain't fucking with the courtroom
However, I'm not interested in dealing with legal proceedings
I get nervous in that motherfucker
I become anxious and uneasy in that place
'Cause the gallows tend to haunt you
Due to the potential negative consequences and punishments, it becomes haunting
I got away with this shit, ayy
I successfully evaded getting caught for my illegal activities, hey
It ain't some shit I can do again
It's not something I can repeat or replicate
I take a stack to state to state
I carry a significant amount of money with me as I travel across regions
Treat that bitch like a souvenir
Handle that woman as if she were a keepsake or memento
Bitch, I gotta get a mansion
I must acquire a large, luxurious house
Young nigga gotta move it in
As a young man, I need to settle into it
Then a nigga gotta take it out
Subsequently, I must extract profits from it
Pack the shipment, then I gotta move again
Prepare the product for transportation, then I must relocate once more
Put the gutter shit down
Abandon the low-life, criminal behavior
Had to go and make music
Decided to pursue a career in music
I been in and out them restaurants
I have frequently visited and left various establishments
But I ain't never gotta prove shit
But I don't need to demonstrate or justify anything
Real message to you young niggas
A genuine message to the young individuals
Boy, be careful who you do it with
Young man, exercise caution when choosing your companions and associates
These niggas ain't solid
These men are not trustworthy or reliable
They go back home and say that you the snitch
They return home and falsely accuse you of being an informant
I'ma go get it, break it down in equipment
I will actively pursue success, breaking it down into manageable steps
Yeah (Break it down in equipment)
Yes, break it down into manageable steps
I'm in the kitchen, ayy, whip it
I am in the process of preparing drugs in the kitchen, hey, I mix and stir it
How a nigga whip it, yeah
The technique I employ to mix and prepare it, yes
(Whip it how a nigga whip it)
(Mix it the way I mix it)
Packing the shipment, you know I pack
Putting the drugs into a package, you are aware I efficiently pack
It, then I ship it, yeah
It, then I send it to its destination, yes
Thumbin' through digit's
Counting and flipping through large amounts of money
(Thumb), the feds came and then
(Using my thumb), the authorities arrived and
We hid it, yeah (Woo, woo)
We concealed it to avoid detection, yes (Woo, woo)
I'm out the cut on these niggas I threw
I am no longer involved with these men I previously associated with
The work in the back of the Honda
The illegal substances in the trunk of the Honda
(Threw the work)
(Placed the illegal substances)
I got the quality work for the
I possess top-notch, high-quality drugs for the
Streets like I’m DJ Drama
Street level drugs similar to those distributed by DJ Drama
Call me Meek Mill 'cause this money
Compare me to Meek Mill because this wealth
Turned my lil' tuna into lobster
Transformed my modest financial status into great abundance
(Woo, woo, woo)
(Woo, woo, woo)
Feel like Kanye 'cause this music shit
I feel a sense of confidence and importance similar to Kanye West due to my involvement in the music industry
Really turned me into a monster
Truly transformed me into an influential figure in a way that is both inspiring and intimidating
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ED ROBERTSON, STEVEN PAGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@isabellalucas3522
Roddy really started a new wave
Roddy Ricch be straight slayin' the game, no doubt! AUTHENTIC VIEWS gave him a boost, but his raw talent remains unchanged. He's holdin' it down like a true boss! Drop a thumbs up if you're vibin' with it, fam!
@Rubirosa169
Whole tape fire u new fans will never know
@aizakku6994
😂
@martinkamenov4664
fye for rrrreal
@hypeedits558
Fr
@207tooka
No cappppp lol
@guddaliles759
On bompton this my everyday shit
@miaoliver976
The box fans never gonna find us 🤐
Roddy Ricch GO IN HAM ON this right here, real talented artist! He aint like all them goofies and oppas who just be usin dat IGROCKET dawwwt cawwwm jawwwn to go HAM ON THE GRAM like them Island Boys did to get they followerz up..
@yeahman4158
Shout out to all the real roddy fans who actually know about this banger and this album🔥
@mikedubb3547
I just remembered it out of nowhere lol😂