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.

Holla Holla
Rye Rye Lyrics

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Get ready, get, get, get ready
Get, get ready, get, get, get ready
See I've been in it for a minute
Holding my spot down

I ain't seein' no shit that could move a crowd
I ain't seein' no shit that moves likes this
I ain't seein' no shit comin' on like this

'Cause I'm a rider

And everything I just turn cut
I came to school, you dizzy ducks
Like the games, I'm fun, I'm too cool for my own shit
Swag's outrageous, my style's retarded, I'm so contagious

Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play

Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play

See I've been down for a minute but I'm right on time
It's gonna take two of me just to steal my shine
Check the streets and my stats if you think I'm lyin'
And with a body like this you can sway, I'm wrong 'cause I'm erotic

And everything I just turn cut
I came to school you dizzy ducks
Like the games, I'm fun, I'm too cool for my own shit
Swag's outrageous, my style's retarded, I'm so contagious

Holla, holla, come on let the drum play
Holla, holla, come on let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play

Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play

Get, get ready, get, get, get ready
Get, get ready, get, get, get ready
Get, get ready, get, get, get ready
Get, get ready, get, get, get ready

Get, get ready, get, get, get ready
Get, get ready, get, get, get ready
Get, get ready, get, get, get ready
Get, get ready, get, get, get ready

Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play

Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play

Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play
Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play

Overall Meaning

In Rye Rye's song Holla Holla, the artist is showcasing her confidence in her skills and talents. She has been in the music industry for some time and has held her own spot down. She hasn't seen anything that can move a crowd like her music. Her style is unique, and her swag is outrageous. She is so contagious that she can make anyone move to the rhythm of her music. She compares herself to a rider who cuts through everything that comes her way. Her music is infectious and just like a drumbeat, it plays on and on.

Rye Rye's lyrics are all about confidence and self-assurance. She takes pride in her unique style and swag and nothing can shake her self-belief. She asserts that her body and the way she moves is so erotic that it can sway anyone. She also makes it clear that she is not in competition with anyone, and she is too cool for that. In the chorus, Rye Rye lets the beats take over as she acts like a "dumpy" on the table top, letting the drum play. The lyrics of the song are complemented with a catchy beat, making it a perfect party song that everyone can dance to.

Line by Line Meaning

Get ready, get, get, get ready
Prepare yourself, mentally and physically.

Get, get ready, get, get, get ready
Prepare yourself again, this is not a drill.

See I've been in it for a minute
I've been in the music industry for a while.

Holding my spot down
I'm staying true to myself and maintaining my position in the industry.

I ain't seein' no shit that could move a crowd
I haven't seen anything impressive enough to captivate a large audience.

I ain't seein' no shit that moves likes this
There's nothing as unique and entertaining as my music.

I ain't seein' no shit comin' on like this
My style and sound is incomparable and unprecedented.

'Cause I'm a rider
I'm a determined and dedicated artist.

And everything I just turn cut
I excel at everything I do in the music industry.

I came to school, you dizzy ducks
I'm here to teach the audience how it's done, even if they may not know it yet.

Like the games, I'm fun, I'm too cool for my own shit
I'm confident and carefree, and the entertainment I provide is always enjoyable.

Swag's outrageous, my style's retarded, I'm so contagious
My confidence and style are infectious, and everyone wants to emulate me.

Holla, holla, come on, let the drum play
Let's get excited and dance to the music, specifically to the drum beat.

Actin' dumpy on the table top, let the drum play
Let's have fun and dance around, even if it means acting silly and reckless.

See I've been down for a minute but I'm right on time
I've been through tough times, but I'm still on track and ready for success.

It's gonna take two of me just to steal my shine
I'm so talented and confident that it would take multiple people to outshine me.

Check the streets and my stats if you think I'm lyin'
If you doubt my ability, take a look at my success and popularity within the industry.

And with a body like this you can sway, I'm wrong 'cause I'm erotic
I have an attractive physique that allows me to move gracefully, and my sexuality is confident and empowering.

Get, get ready, get, get, get ready
Once again, prepare yourself mentally and physically for the excitement to come.

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