Silkk rose to fame in the mid-to-late 1990s, releasing records through Master P's label, No Limit Records. His self-titled debut, The Shocker, was released in 1996. Silkk was featured on Master P's 1998 hit, "Make 'Em Say Uhhh!" and had a minor rap hit with his own single that same year, "It Ain't My Fault," featuring label-mate Mystikal. Silkk also performed with R&B singer Mya on the second single released from her self-titled debut album, "Movin' On." In 1999, Mya and Silkk collaborated on the lead single from his album "Made Man." The track, titled "Somebody Like Me," went on to become one of the year's top-selling singles on the Billboard charts. Since then, Silkk has released two additional solo albums: "My World, My Way" in 2001 and "Based On A True Story" in 2004. Neither release generated the same success he enjoyed in the late 1990s. Silkk was also featured on World Wrestling Entertainment's Wreckless Intent album, which was released on May 23, 2006. The song he performed on the album, I'm Comin', has since been used as the theme song for SmackDown! wrestler M.V.P. Silkk also performed former SmackDown! wrestler Orlando Jordan's theme song, Do It Big.
I Ain't Takin No Shorts
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics
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"I Ain't Takin No Shorts"
(Master P--Talking)
Told y'all
Y'all should of never let No Limit in this muthafucka
Cuz once we get in, we be takin over shit
Blowin switches to da world (Bitch, fuck ya)
(Silkk the Shocker)
I'm bout the baddest nigga, no doubt
From West to the South, back to ya house
Nigga in an out quickly, stick ye for ya whole fifty (Whaaa???)
Nigga, I'm on bitches, qucikly
Niggas can't stick me they tries but they dies
They'll fuck around, I ain't lyin, fuck wit me, you out yo' mind
I'll slap you wit my right hand and I'm still writin wit it
Hands quicker than lightnin but fuck fightin
Bread, ice is why I'm slicin cake
You niggas need to bow down to the street king
from the 3rd Ward (Caliope, hoe)
(Master P:) (Where dat at?) Bitch that's it New Orleans
Face like an 8th Grader, ain't the bigga nigga, a wind might blow
But while I'm here, a deaf person won't fuck wit me if they don't know
Man, No Limit run this bitch like a marathon
Bitch, my click is thick, deeper than a whole Southern down baritone
How da fuck y'all gon' fade me?
How da fuck y'all gon' play me?
Thats how we made it, from knockin niggas out
Who try to fuckin play me
Y'all think y'all could but y'all can't
Thats money in the bank, how da fuck y'all gon' stop a Tank
(Chorus:)
I ain't takin no shorts
Whether it be in this rap game or the dope game
Bitch I'm still the man
(Silkk the Shocker)
I say hustler, fuck these busters
Who da fuck gon' stop me? None of y'all
Bitches be in my face, I gets the gun, run all of y'all
Cuz y'all some tricks
Stop trickin these hoes stop bitchin these hoes
Punk ass niggas be havin dicks
Y'all need to have clicks you punk ass hoes
I stay posted from sun-down to sun-up, you run up, you get done up
Best believe the spot get hot like summer
Cuz I be the man, look deep into my eyes
Bitch y'all get scared by the 6 foot 6 wise guy
Mr. like shoot it out wit the police
Mr. I gives a fuck, I gots this D seven-teen 5 a key
Birds, you haven't heard?
I'm from that 3rd, bitch when shit get bad
I put the dope up my stars on the curb
An start hittin fools, in the dice game
I might man, hit 'em all night man
Cuz I'm all night long gone off that fuckin night train
No doubts, I'm in the house, outs the back when the police hit
No doubt they can't catch me, I'm out this bitch
(Chorus)
(Silkk)
I'm the man
I'm the man
I'm the man (Who's the man?)
I'm the man!
The lyrics to Silkk The Shocker's song "I Ain't Takin No Shorts" are about the rapper claiming his dominance and power in both the rap game and the drug game. The song's opening features Master P talking about No Limit's takeover and their use of drugs like chop-suey. Silkk then raps about his fearless attitude towards anyone who tries to mess with him, saying that he can take on anyone and come out on top. He also boasts about his quick hands and the money he makes from the illegal drug trade. Silkk's tough and confident persona is evident throughout the song, making it a typical representation of the gangsta rap genre in the late 90s.
Line by Line Meaning
(Master P--Talking)
Master P is introducing the song and bragging about No Limit's success in the music industry.
I'm bout the baddest nigga, no doubt
Silkk is claiming to be the toughest guy around.
From West to the South, back to ya house
Silkk can go anywhere he wants and no one can stop him.
Nigga in an out quickly, stick ye for ya whole fifty (Whaaa???)
Silkk is saying that he can rob someone for $50 and be out of there in no time.
Nigga, I'm on bitches, qucikly
Silkk is saying that he can get any girl he wants with no effort.
Niggas can't stick me they tries but they dies
Silkk cannot be defeated by anyone who tries to take him down.
They'll fuck around, I ain't lyin, fuck wit me, you out yo' mind
Silkk is warning anyone who tries to mess with him that they will regret it.
I'll slap you wit my right hand and I'm still writin wit it
Silkk is saying that he can beat someone up and still write a song with the same hand afterwards.
Hands quicker than lightnin but fuck fightin
Silkk is saying that he can use his hands very fast but he doesn't want to get into fights.
Bread, ice is why I'm slicin cake
Silkk has money and jewelry because he's successful in the rap game.
You niggas need to bow down to the street king
Silkk is saying that he is the king of the streets and deserves respect.
from the 3rd Ward (Caliope, hoe)
Silkk is from the 3rd Ward area of New Orleans.
(Master P:) (Where dat at?) Bitch that's it New Orleans
Master P and Silkk are representing New Orleans and No Limit Records.
Face like an 8th Grader, ain't the bigga nigga, a wind might blow
Silkk is not physically intimidating but he is still powerful and can't be blown away.
But while I'm here, a deaf person won't fuck wit me if they don't know
Silkk is confident that even a deaf person would know not to mess with him.
Man, No Limit run this bitch like a marathon
No Limit Records is in control of the rap game.
Bitch, my click is thick, deeper than a whole Southern down baritone
Silkk's crew is strong and has a deep connection.
How da fuck y'all gon' fade me?
Silkk is asking how anyone can try to take him down or defeat him.
How da fuck y'all gon' play me?
Silkk is asking how anyone can disrespect him or not take him seriously.
Thats how we made it, from knockin niggas out
Silkk and No Limit made it big by beating their competition.
Who try to fuckin play me
Silkk doesn't tolerate anyone trying to disrespect him.
Y'all think y'all could but y'all can't
Silkk is saying that his competition can't beat him or take him down.
Thats money in the bank, how da fuck y'all gon' stop a Tank
Silkk's success is guaranteed and no one can stop him.
(Chorus:)
The chorus emphasizes Silkk's confidence and success.
I say hustler, fuck these busters
Silkk is telling the competition to step up their game and stop being weak.
Who da fuck gon' stop me? None of y'all
Silkk doesn't see any competition that can stop him or slow him down.
Bitches be in my face, I gets the gun, run all of y'all
Silkk has the power to intimidate anyone who disrespects him, even women.
Cuz y'all some tricks
Silkk is calling his competition weak and ineffective.
Stop trickin these hoes stop bitchin these hoes
Silkk is telling the competition to stop being disrespectful and rude to women.
Punk ass niggas be havin dicks
Silkk is accusing his competition of being weak and cowardly.
Y'all need to have clicks you punk ass hoes
Silkk is saying that the competition needs to have more support and backup, because they can't handle him on their own.
I stay posted from sun-down to sun-up, you run up, you get done up
Silkk is always on guard and ready to fight anyone who tries to step up to him.
Best believe the spot get hot like summer
Silkk is saying that things get intense when he's on the scene.
Cuz I be the man, look deep into my eyes
Silkk is confident and intimidating, and people can see that in his eyes.
Bitch y'all get scared by the 6 foot 6 wise guy
Silkk is saying that he's taller and wiser than his competition, which scares them.
Mr. like shoot it out wit the police
Silkk has no fear of the police and is willing to stand up to them.
Mr. I gives a fuck, I gots this D seven-teen 5 a key
Silkk doesn't care about the consequences of his actions and has illegal drugs in his possession.
Birds, you haven't heard?
Silkk is asking if his competition knows how successful and powerful he is.
I'm from that 3rd, bitch when shit get bad
Silkk is proud of where he comes from and will fight for it.
I put the dope up my stars on the curb
Silkk hides his drugs in his car and sells them on the street.
An start hittin fools, in the dice game
Silkk is not afraid to gamble and will take anyone's money in a game of dice.
I might man, hit 'em all night man
Silkk is saying that he will stay up all night playing dice if he has to, because he always wins.
Cuz I'm all night long gone off that fuckin night train
Silkk is saying that he stays up all night because he uses drugs to keep him going.
No doubts, I'm in the house, outs the back when the police hit
Silkk is confident that he can avoid getting caught by the police when they raid his house.
No doubt they can't catch me, I'm out this bitch
Silkk knows that he can always escape his problems and is untouchable.
(Chorus)
The chorus emphasizes Silkk's confidence and success.
I'm the man
Silkk is confident and powerful.
I'm the man
Silkk repeats that he is the strongest and most successful around.
I'm the man
Silkk emphasizes his power and influence over others.
(Who's the man?)
Silkk is asking if anyone else can compete with him.
Contributed by Jason M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tonyjohnson5805
You had to have been of age to understand how big this album and Silkk was. The Shocker album was in everybody's car. Classic album.
@aintprest3529
Still the hardest beat i have ever heard even in '23
@jeniferclass3338
I grew up on this. Shii was real in the 90's this go hard . I always come back to it 🔥🔥
@jamescarlton333
Yeah it was dope.
@ricoaustin9646
Flow was crazy listen to this dude twenty years ago , way ahead of his time niggas rappin like this now ha
@chinojoke3909
Foreal bro
@pookiewood
Nicki Minaj is probably the best example.
@Jac735
@@pookiewood haaaaaaaaa facts
@brianjobs9895
Maaan..I had this whole cd on repeat back in the day..straight fire 🔥🔥🔥
@yasharalaqamyb5699
Silk best song