His debut single "Live Sheck Wes", released in 2016, found some moderate success on the streaming app SoundCloud.
He was later signed to a joint deal in 2018 with Kanye West's "G.O.O.D. Music" and Travis Scott's "Cactus Jack" label, and his debut project, "MUDBOY" was released on October 5th of that same year.
Despite not being a single, Travis Scott's "ASTROWORLD" album track alongside Juice WRLD and Sheck Wes titled "No Bystanders" charted in some countries, including the USA, where at #31 it was Wes' first entry in the country.
Following the track's mild success, the song "Mo Bamba", off his aforementioned debut album and inspired by his friendship with the basketball player of the same name, became a smash hit over a year after its release, reaching the top positions of charts all around the world, including a #5 in Canada and a #6 in the USA.
Part of the single's popularity was due to an Internet meme were Know-it-all, a character from the animated 2004 film "Polar Express", was supposedly asking a group of people if they wanted to hear the above-mentioned hit single by Sheck Wes or label mate Travis Scott's track "SICKO MODE".
His following singles "Do That", "Chippi Chippi" and "Enzo (with DJ Snake featuring Offset, Gucci Mane and 21 Savage)" failed to enter any important charts.
Sadio Mané
Sheck Wes Lyrics
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Fire, fire, fire
Uh, yeah, uh, yeah
Sadio Mané
Sadio Mané, Mané Sadio
They told me that you'll never walk alone, I know, I know
I took a loss today, but I'll still wake up tomorrow
Sadio Mané, Mané Sadio
They told me that you'll never walk alone, I know, I know
I took a loss today, but I'll still wake up tomorrow
Putting danger on the pitch, there's stains up on the kit
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
So many tings in this bitch, a scene in the VIP
I leave events, drunken hoes in the Lyft
Real shit, baby, how can I pretend?
Can't pay for the pussy, ain't worth 99 cents (ching)
I was in the projects, now they fiend for a pic
I use to make my mama angry, now she peaceful and shit (facts)
Rap game brazy, hoes fiend for the mix (facts)
With my name, I ain't playing hoe, cease and desist (bitch)
Lil nigga wildin', hella B's on my Bentley
Bad bitch in red leather, seats never empty
Smokin' this maoda, bitch, I'm higher than Shawn Kemp be
J'étais au 116, nigga gettin' deady
I ain't lookin' for no new friends, where the check be?
Got a STK, my boys be aimin' at your headpiece (fuck)
Fuck (fuck) a nigga gotta clutch (clutch)
'Cause shit gettin' different (yeah)
Everywhere that I go, I go (yeah)
'Cause I've been ballin', I know, I know
These other niggas ain't got it, they not close, not close
Sadio Mané, Mané Sadio
They told me that you'll never walk alone
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
I can never walk alone
Le téléphone sonne toujours allo allo
Phone still ringin', allo allo
I been ballin', Mané Sadio
You will never walk alone
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô
In "Sadio Mané," Sheck Wes pays tribute to the Senegalese footballer of the same name, who currently plays for Liverpool in the English Premier League. The song's title is a reference to the player's name, repeated throughout the track, and his famous association with the slogan "You'll Never Walk Alone," a motto that has become symbolic of Liverpool's football club. In the lyrics, Sheck Wes describes his own success and the admiration he has for Sadio Mané, who has become an inspiration to him. He touches on his own rise to fame from humble beginnings and contrasts his past struggles with his current success. "Putting danger on the pitch, there's stains up on the kit" portrays the imagery of the intensity with which Mane plays football, also describing him as a risky player on the pitch. Additionally, Sheck Wes touches on the fact that people are always trying to reach out to him, shown by the recurring line "Le téléphone sonne toujours allô allô," which translates to "the telephone is always ringing, hello hello."
Overall, Sheck Wes paints a picture of his admiration for Sadio Mané and the hard-working, never-give-up attitude that he embodies, which has also driven Sheck Wes's own success in the music industry. The song has a fast-paced, energetic beat and the repetition of "Sadio Mané" throughout the track serves to pay homage to the footballer, while also creating a catchy hook for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Sadio Mané
Acknowledging and paying respect to the famous football player Sadio Mané
They told me that you'll never walk alone, I know, I know
Acknowledging that Sadio Mané has a lot of fans and supporters who will always be with him
I took a loss today, but I'll still wake up tomorrow
Acknowledging that losses are a part of life, but one must always keep moving forward
Putting danger on the pitch, there's stains up on the kit
Describing how Sadio Mané is a dangerous and formidable player on the football pitch, with stains on his football kit as evidence of his hard work and effort
So many tings in this bitch, a scene in the VIP
Describing the abundance of things and activity in the VIP section
I leave events, drunken hoes in the Lyft
Describing how the artist leaves events with drunk women in a ridesharing service, likely indicating a party or social scene
Real shit, baby, how can I pretend?
Acknowledging that one must always be authentic and truthful
Can't pay for the pussy, ain't worth 99 cents (ching)
Declaring that money can't necessarily buy everything or everyone
I was in the projects, now they fiend for a pic
Describing how the artist has come a long way from his past in the projects, now people clamor for a photo with him
I use to make my mama angry, now she peaceful and shit (facts)
Describing how the artist has made progress in his life, and how his mother is now at peace with his decisions
Rap game brazy, hoes fiend for the mix (facts)
Describing how the music industry can be chaotic, with many people wanting to be a part of it
With my name, I ain't playing hoe, cease and desist (bitch)
Asserting that the artist is serious about his reputation and will not tolerate any negative actions towards him
Lil nigga wildin', hella B's on my Bentley
Describing the artist's reckless behavior and how he has expensive things like a Bentley
Bad bitch in red leather, seats never empty
Describing how the artist has a beautiful and popular woman in his fancy car
Smokin' this maoda, bitch, I'm higher than Shawn Kemp be
Describing how the artist is high on marijuana, referencing retired basketball player Shawn Kemp's height
I ain't lookin' for no new friends, where the check be?
Declaring that the artist is not interested in making new friends unless they can benefit him financially
Got a STK, my boys be aimin' at your headpiece (fuck)
Describing the artist's possession of a gun and how his associates are prepared to use it if necessary
'Cause I've been ballin', I know, I know
Proudly declaring that the artist has been successful and flourishing
These other niggas ain't got it, they not close, not close
Asserting that other artists do not have as much success or influence as the artist
I can never walk alone
Stating that the artist will never be alone due to his success and support
Phone still ringin', allo allo
Acknowledging that the artist's phone is still ringing, possibly with further opportunities or requests
I been ballin', Mané Sadio
Declaring again that the artist has been successful and comparing his own success to that of Sadio Mané's football accomplishments
You will never walk alone
Repeating the phrase from earlier in the song that Sadio Mané will always have support and never be alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Khamidou Fall
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