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.
Why You Mad
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics
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I ain't done nothing, I'm just saying
That ain't ya car, say it ain't ya car
That ain't ya crib, say it ain't ya crib
That's it, ha-ha
[Chorus]
Why you hating, I ain't did ya shit
I might of holla'd, but I ain't did ya chick
If you broke it's your fault, I ain't did ya this
Don't be claiming your friends cars, when you know it ain't yours
Don't be on cribs talking bout where you live, when you know it ain't yours
Talking to shorty, she wasn't turned on she was turned off
That number she gave ya wasn't turned on, it was turned off
Came back telling all your boys, how you mack
She came back telling all her girls, how you was whack
See I don't be around niggaz like that, so when they be around
I don't be around they try to hate but look, I don't be down
And if you pissed, then this about you nigga
You know them type yeah, them about-to niggaz
I'm about to get a job, I'm about to get a whip
I'm about to get a deal, so I'm about to be rich
See me they know me, I've been bout it
And look it don't stop, I still be on the block like Ben Wallace
You know me dude, I don't front
I press one button nigga, and my roof in the trunk
[Chorus: x2]
I feel like the truth to speak to ya, so let me be honest
I don't care how a nigga feel, I don't give a fuck bout your comments
I feel like if you real, you could ride with me
If not, nigga you ain't gotta lie to kick it
See I know you look at me, might like my life
Um look at my jewels, try to price my ice
And yeah, come on down if the price is right
So I could spin you around, like Vanna White
Now me and Motor Bike, got some'ing that ain't came out chet
Bentleys and Hummers, look daddy you know we bout that
Trying to stop us, man I doubt that
Keep the heat, and never leave home without that
Middle fingers up, to the ones that do hate
Want to stop us from being rich, man you too late
Want to mug, and try to show me a screw face
Got a slug that'll slow you down, just like a Screw tape
[Chorus: x2]
In Silkk The Shocker's song Why You Mad, the hook appears to be addressing someone who seems to be hating on Silkk for no apparent reason. Silkk states that he has not done anything wrong to this person and goes on to challenge them on certain things they're claiming. He calls out the person claiming they own things that they clearly do not, such as a car or a house. The chorus is repeated twice and the lyrics follow a theme of Silkk calling out people for being fake and dishonest, trying to act like they have something when they don't. He references a hypothetical person who claims to be about to get a job, get a whip, or get a deal, but he implies that these claims are just talk, and that these people are not about that life. He ends the verse on an assertion of his own credibility, claiming that he "still be on the block like Ben Wallace," implying that he is still very much involved and active in the scene in which he came up.
Silkk then addresses a more specific person, whom he seems to have issue with, suggesting that they are envious of Silkk's lifestyle. He acknowledges that people look at him and his possessions, and try to measure themselves against him, but he doesn't care what they think. He talks about the people who try to pretend to be friends with him, but that they are not being genuine, and that he doesn't want people in his life who are just trying to pretend. He goes on to mention some specific costly possessions and girls he has that he believes people are intrigued by, but that they have to pay the right price. He is very confident in his own authenticity and doesn't care if people don't like him. He makes it clear that he's not going to change who he is for anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha, why you mad at me
I'm curious as to why you're angry towards me.
I ain't done nothing, I'm just saying
I haven't done anything wrong, I'm just stating my opinion.
That ain't ya car, say it ain't ya car
You shouldn't pretend that a car that isn't yours belongs to you.
That ain't ya crib, say it ain't ya crib
You shouldn't lie and claim that a house that isn't yours is your own.
Why you hating, I ain't did ya shit
Why are you showing so much resentment towards me when I haven't done anything wrong to you?
I might of holla'd, but I ain't did ya chick
I may have approached your girl, but I didn't do anything with her.
If you broke it's your fault, I ain't did ya this
If you're financially struggling, it's not my fault, I didn't do anything to cause that.
Don't be claiming your friends cars, when you know it ain't yours
Don't lie and say that your friend's car belongs to you when you know it doesn't.
Don't be on cribs talking bout where you live, when you know it ain't yours
Don't pretend that a house you don't own is your own when showing it off on TV.
Talking to shorty, she wasn't turned on she was turned off
When talking to a girl, she wasn't interested in me, she was actually turned off.
That number she gave ya wasn't turned on, it was turned off
The phone number the girl gave me was actually out of service instead of being a real one.
See I don't be around niggaz like that, so when they be around
I don't hang out with guys like that, so when they do happen to be around me,
I don't be around they try to hate but look, I don't be down
they attempt to be hostile towards me, but I don't partake in that negativity.
And if you pissed, then this about you nigga
If you're angry about what I'm saying, then it's definitely directed at you, man.
You know them type yeah, them about-to niggaz
You know the type of guys who are always talking about getting things done, but never actually do it.
I'm about to get a job, I'm about to get a whip
I'm in the process of getting a job and getting my own car.
I'm about to get a deal, so I'm about to be rich
I'm about to sign a record deal, which means I'm about to become wealthy.
See me they know me, I've been bout it
People are familiar with me and know that I've always been involved in the streets.
And look it don't stop, I still be on the block like Ben Wallace
My involvement in street life never ends, I still hang out in the neighborhood just like basketball player Ben Wallace.
I feel like the truth to speak to ya, so let me be honest
I feel the need to be honest with you and tell you the truth.
I don't give a fuck bout your comments
I don't care about your negative opinions towards me.
I feel like if you real, you could ride with me
If you're genuine, you could be by my side and we can work together.
If not, nigga you ain't gotta lie to kick it
If you're not genuine, you don't have to pretend to be just to fit in with us.
See I know you look at me, might like my life
I know that you admire my lifestyle and possessions.
Um look at my jewels, try to price my ice
You might check out my jewelry and try to figure out how much it's worth.
And yeah, come on down if the price is right
If the price is right, you're welcome to buy something from me.
So I could spin you around, like Vanna White
I can make you dizzy with all these flashy items, just like game show host Vanna White turning letters on a board.
Now me and Motor Bike, got some'ing that ain't came out chet
My friend Motor Bike and I have something that hasn't been seen before.
Bentleys and Hummers, look daddy you know we bout that
We're all about the luxury cars like Bentleys and Hummers, you know that.
Trying to stop us, man I doubt that
Anyone trying to stop us from getting ahead in life will be unsuccessful.
Keep the heat, and never leave home without that
Always keep a gun with you for protection and never leave home without it.
Middle fingers up, to the ones that do hate
I'm flipping off those who show me hate and resentment.
Want to stop us from being rich, man you too late
If someone's trying to prevent us from becoming wealthy, it's already too late.
Want to mug, and try to show me a screw face
Someone attempting to rob me and looking at me with a scary expression.
Got a slug that'll slow you down, just like a Screw tape
I have a gun that will shoot you and slow you down, just like the tapes of DJ Screw that were played at slower speeds.
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