Rye Rye (b. Ryeisha Berrain aka RyeRye), is a rapper from Baltimore, MD, US… Read Full Bio ↴Rye Rye (b. Ryeisha Berrain aka RyeRye), is a rapper from Baltimore, MD, USA. She met Blaqstarr, a friend of her sister's, and worked with him on her early material. She met M.I.A. in a studio after M.I.A. overheard one of Rye Rye's songs. She then worked with Diplo to make Wassup Wassup and other songs including: "Gangsta Girl", "Hardcore Girls" (with The Count & Sinden), and "Reasons". She is also working with Zakee. "Hardcore Girls" appears on the Hardcore Girls EP by The Count and Sinden via Domino Records. The Boom Boom Songfacts reports that In 2008 Rye Rye became the first artist signed to M.I.A.'s record label N.E.E.T., imprint of Interscope Records. Her debut album, Go! Pop! Bang!, was originally scheduled for release in 2009, but when Rye Rye became pregnant it set in motion a series of delays which prevented the album’s release for nearly three years. It's currently due to be dropped on May 15, 2012. She has described her sound as "unique, hard-hitting, anything thrown I can handle it."

Rye Rye began performing at the age of 16. She toured with M.I.A. during the fall and winter of 2007 and early 2008 and briefly with Afrikan Boy. She is featured on a remix of M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" with Afrikan Boy, which appears on the Paper Planes - Homeland Security Remixes EP by M.I.A. and is available on her MySpace. Her song "Shake It To The Ground" was made available for download on iTunes.[1] She has also made a music video for the song.

Rye Rye is the first artist signed to M.I.A.'s new music label N.E.E.T., and her album is set to be released in 2009. They both appear on M.I.A.'s remix of Busy Signal's "Tic Toc," an unfinished version of which M.I.A. showcased on Gilles Peterson's Radio 1 show.

Bang
Rye Rye Lyrics

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Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
Do what the song says
Throw your fucking sets up
Know how we start, come catch up
Ain't nobody fucking with this I bet yah
And my age you should name on the check up
Bang, while you wait, it all goes down

Swipe through the city, that I call my town
And if you fucking up, damn right you a clown
Ain't bangin high, don't make no sound
Episodes of the violence bang
Shots go hard, make your brain cells ring
Floating with the stars in the city of the caine
Let's ride out, throw it out and bang
Bang, (all day) bang, bang (all day)
Bang,Bang
(What them motherfuckers say?)
Bang, (all day) bang, bang (all day)
Bang,Bang
Throw it out and bang
Bang, (all day) bang, bang (all day)
Bang,Bang,
Let's ride out, throw it out and bang
So, let's bang it out
And we can bang it anywhere, even in my house
But don't think so slick, if you think the opposite
I'm gonna bang your lips
When I say go, pop bang
And I say high, throw up your thing
Move to the beat, do the 2 step swing
And if you don't dance, fuck it go bang
Chain gang, flip them man
But at the parties slick'd insane
Princess a diss, so bring my name
Try to come near me, then shit go bang
Living in chains like Menuse
But I don't drunk off the shit called Goose

Throw your fucking sets up
Rolling high with a star come catch up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Bang" by Rye Rye describe the artist's lifestyle and the culture of her city. The song instructs listeners to throw up their sets and follow the lyrics of the song. Rye Rye declares that nobody can compare to her, and if anyone tries, they will end up looking like a clown. The song's chorus repeats the word "bang" numerous times, implying that the lifestyle Rye Rye is describing is fierce and explosive.

The verses depict scenes of violence and danger, where shots ring out, and people get hurt. However, Rye Rye seems to be unaffected by it and maintains a "thug life" attitude. She boasts about floating with the stars in her city, which she calls the "city of the caine."

The song's overall message is one of living life to its fullest, regardless of the dangers and risks that come with it. It encourages listeners to throw caution to the wind and "bang it out," whether that means dancing, partying, or even engaging in violent behavior.

Overall, "Bang" by Rye Rye is a testament to the unique culture and lifestyle of the city that the artist hails from. It glorifies danger and violence but also encourages living life to the fullest and throwing up your sets.

Line by Line Meaning

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
The chorus repeats the word ‘bang’- conveying the energy of the song and the action it encourages its listeners to do.

Do what the song says
The artist is urging listeners to follow the instructions given in the song.

Throw your fucking sets up
The artist is asking the listener to represent their gang/crew/area by throwing their gang sign/representing their area.

Know how we start, come catch up
The artist is claiming that she and her crew have started something that others need to catch up to join the movement.

Ain't nobody fucking with this I bet yah And my age you should name on the check up
The artist is proud of what she has created, and is confident that nobody can challenge it. Additionally, she mentions that those doubting her, should check her credentials (age).

Bang, while you wait, it all goes down Swipe through the city, that I call my town And if you fucking up, damn right you a clown Ain't bangin high, don't make no sound
Before something happens or someone has arrived, the vibe and energy is already built up. She is commanding the listener to move confidently around the town with the full knowledge that they are part of a community. She also points out that failure to grasp this concept is ridiculous; only those who work with the team are heard.

Episodes of the violence bang Shots go hard, make your brain cells ring Floating with the stars in the city of the caine Let's ride out, throw it out and bang
The artist is singing about how the violence and gunshots can fill people with a sense of power and admiration for these acts of danger. She invites the audience to join her as they ride around town, fully participating in the energy.

Bang, (all day) bang, bang (all day) Bang,Bang (What them motherfuckers say?) Bang, (all day) bang, bang (all day) Bang,Bang Throw it out and bang Bang, (all day) bang, bang (all day) Bang,Bang, Let's ride out, throw it out and bang
The enthusiastic lyrics of the chorus are repeated.

So, let's bang it out And we can bang it anywhere, even in my house But don't think so slick, if you think the opposite I'm gonna bang your lips
The artist is suggesting that she can be found everywhere, and the listener is free to join in the gang culture, even if it involves doing it in someone's personal space. However, the artist warns that if the listener tries to resist or go against the grain, they will experience violence.

When I say go, pop bang And I say high, throw up your thing Move to the beat, do the 2 step swing And if you don't dance, fuck it go bang
The artist provides specifics on how listeners can get involved: when she says certain words, the listener follows actions such as throwing up their gang sign and dancing in a specific way. If the listener resists, they will experience violence.

Chain gang, flip them man But at the parties slick'd insane Princess a diss, so bring my name Try to come near me, then shit go bang
The artist again emphasizes the importance of gang culture and loyalty. Those who go against it will experience violence. The artist believes she is royalty and demands to be respected.

Living in chains like Menuse But I don't drunk off the shit called Goose Throw your fucking sets up Rolling high with a star come catch up
The artist continues boasting about gang culture and loyalty. Being a part of the gang, to her, is the ultimate freedom. The artist also references popular alcohol brands- but says she doesn’t need them to have a good time. She invites others to join her gang and catch up with her.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREAS OHRN, HENRIK MARTIN SMITH, N ANDISM, N MINE, ATSUSHI SHIMADA

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