DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois), better known … Read Full Bio ↴DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell 'Em or simply Soulja Boy, is a Grammy-nominated rapper, dancer and producer. He shot to fame in September 2007, when his single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” reached number one on the Billboard Top 100. He released his debut album, Unsigned & Still Major: Da Album Before da Album in 2007 and followed this with 2007’s souljaboytellem.com and 2008’s iSouljaBoyTellem. His fourth studio album, The DeAndre Way, was released on November 2010.
Early life
Born DeAndre Ramone Way in Chicago, Illinois on July 28, 1990, Way moved from Chicago to Atlanta, Georgia at age seven, where he became interested in rap music. At age 14, he moved to Batesville, Mississippi with his father, who provided a recording studio for Way to explore his musical ambitions.
Career
In November 2005, Way posted his songs on the video-based social community YouTube. Following positive reviews on the site, Soulja Boy then established his own web pages on YouTube and MySpace. In March 2007, he recorded “Crank That” and released his first independent album Unsigned and Still Major, followed by a low-budget video filmed demonstrating the “Soulja Boy” dance. By the end of May 2007, “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” received its first airplay and Soulja Boy met with Mr. Collipark to sign a deal with Interscope Records.
On August 12, 2007, the song appeared on the Emmy-award winning HBO series Entourage, and by September 1, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot RingMasters charts. Way’s major label debut album Souljaboytellem.com, which was reportedly recorded using just the demo version of FL Studio, was released in the United States on October 2, peaking at #4 on both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
On December 9, 2007, Way was sued by William Lyons (aka Souljah Boy of the Mo Thugs) who claims he first created the stage name “Souljah Boy”.
For the 50th Grammy Awards, Soulja Boy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song with “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”. He lost to Kanye West’s and T-Pain’s “Good Life”.
The teen rapper recently inked a deal with Dallas-based company, Yums Shoes, for a line of his own sneakers called the “Block Star” and an apparel line. “The Soulja boy exclusive shoe will be released in the fall along with my album,” he said. “The Soulja Boy cartoon will also be released in the fall, so there’s three things to look out for.” The line will be unveiled at the fall Magic fashion trade show in Las Vegas later this year, and the rapper will appear in both television and print ads for it.
Soulja Boy says he will not use better lyrics and get more respect from the rap game, although he could, because it will ruin his reputation and image.
Initial reception
The album Souljaboytellem.com was met with mostly negative reviews, despite a positive one from Allmusic. Several reviewers credited Soulja Boy with spearheading a new trend in hip-hop, while speculating he will likely be a one hit wonder.
Critics and hip-hop figures such as Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Jermaine Dupri cite Soulja Boy as artistically typical of contemporary rap trends such as writing for the lucrative ringtone market, and the ascendence of “Southern hip hop”, emphasizing catchy, mindless music that discards rap’s traditional emphasis on message. And even one article about his songs and heavily criticizing his musical style has dubbed Soulja Boy the “Nickelback of hip hop”. Soulja Boy identifies his goal as making upbeat, party-themed music that avoids the negative, violent image that he sees in most hip-hop. Despite this, his music has been banned from some school dances for sexual, pro-violence content or innuendo and, ironically, many of his recent recordings feature violent content and sexual innuendo. In the original YouTube video for “Shootout”, Way demonstrates his dance while holding a handgun in each hand and pretending to shoot into the audience.
Feud with Ice-T
In June 2008, on DJ Cisco’s Urban Legend mixtape, Ice-T criticized Soulja Boy for “killing hip-hop” and his song “Crank That” for being “garbage” compared to the works of other hip-hop artists as Rakim, Das EFX, Big Daddy Kane and Ice Cube. Soulja Boy responded in a YouTube video by mocking Ice-T’s age (Ice-T was born in 1958) and claiming that he needed to support his family through his brand of music. Ice-T proceeded to offer a video response to Soulja Boy’s reaction in which he neglected to offer an apology while reiterating his belief that Soula Boy’s music was “garbage”. Rapper Kanye West defended Soulja Boy by arguing that Soulja Boy created a new, original work for hip-hop, thus keeping the authentic meaning of the music. Soulja Boy followed suit by buying Ice-T a flaming set of gigantic popcorn machines.
References in popular culture
Soulja Boy recently became an item in the first round NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards. In a bout of trash talking before the start of the series, Wizards guard Deshawn Stevenson called Cleveland superstar LeBron James “overrated,” prompting James to say that he wouldn’t return the insult, as that would be “almost like Jay-Z [responding to a negative comment] made by Soulja Boy.” Soulja Boy made an appearance at Game 3 of the series (played in Washington) in support of the Wizards; his music was played over the PA system. Despite his team losing the game by more than 30 points and LeBron posting poor numbers (compared to his exceptionally high averages), LeBron claims that the trick had no effect on him, and that his young son is a big fan of Soulja Boy.
Early life
Born DeAndre Ramone Way in Chicago, Illinois on July 28, 1990, Way moved from Chicago to Atlanta, Georgia at age seven, where he became interested in rap music. At age 14, he moved to Batesville, Mississippi with his father, who provided a recording studio for Way to explore his musical ambitions.
Career
In November 2005, Way posted his songs on the video-based social community YouTube. Following positive reviews on the site, Soulja Boy then established his own web pages on YouTube and MySpace. In March 2007, he recorded “Crank That” and released his first independent album Unsigned and Still Major, followed by a low-budget video filmed demonstrating the “Soulja Boy” dance. By the end of May 2007, “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” received its first airplay and Soulja Boy met with Mr. Collipark to sign a deal with Interscope Records.
On August 12, 2007, the song appeared on the Emmy-award winning HBO series Entourage, and by September 1, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot RingMasters charts. Way’s major label debut album Souljaboytellem.com, which was reportedly recorded using just the demo version of FL Studio, was released in the United States on October 2, peaking at #4 on both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
On December 9, 2007, Way was sued by William Lyons (aka Souljah Boy of the Mo Thugs) who claims he first created the stage name “Souljah Boy”.
For the 50th Grammy Awards, Soulja Boy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song with “Crank That (Soulja Boy)”. He lost to Kanye West’s and T-Pain’s “Good Life”.
The teen rapper recently inked a deal with Dallas-based company, Yums Shoes, for a line of his own sneakers called the “Block Star” and an apparel line. “The Soulja boy exclusive shoe will be released in the fall along with my album,” he said. “The Soulja Boy cartoon will also be released in the fall, so there’s three things to look out for.” The line will be unveiled at the fall Magic fashion trade show in Las Vegas later this year, and the rapper will appear in both television and print ads for it.
Soulja Boy says he will not use better lyrics and get more respect from the rap game, although he could, because it will ruin his reputation and image.
Initial reception
The album Souljaboytellem.com was met with mostly negative reviews, despite a positive one from Allmusic. Several reviewers credited Soulja Boy with spearheading a new trend in hip-hop, while speculating he will likely be a one hit wonder.
Critics and hip-hop figures such as Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Jermaine Dupri cite Soulja Boy as artistically typical of contemporary rap trends such as writing for the lucrative ringtone market, and the ascendence of “Southern hip hop”, emphasizing catchy, mindless music that discards rap’s traditional emphasis on message. And even one article about his songs and heavily criticizing his musical style has dubbed Soulja Boy the “Nickelback of hip hop”. Soulja Boy identifies his goal as making upbeat, party-themed music that avoids the negative, violent image that he sees in most hip-hop. Despite this, his music has been banned from some school dances for sexual, pro-violence content or innuendo and, ironically, many of his recent recordings feature violent content and sexual innuendo. In the original YouTube video for “Shootout”, Way demonstrates his dance while holding a handgun in each hand and pretending to shoot into the audience.
Feud with Ice-T
In June 2008, on DJ Cisco’s Urban Legend mixtape, Ice-T criticized Soulja Boy for “killing hip-hop” and his song “Crank That” for being “garbage” compared to the works of other hip-hop artists as Rakim, Das EFX, Big Daddy Kane and Ice Cube. Soulja Boy responded in a YouTube video by mocking Ice-T’s age (Ice-T was born in 1958) and claiming that he needed to support his family through his brand of music. Ice-T proceeded to offer a video response to Soulja Boy’s reaction in which he neglected to offer an apology while reiterating his belief that Soula Boy’s music was “garbage”. Rapper Kanye West defended Soulja Boy by arguing that Soulja Boy created a new, original work for hip-hop, thus keeping the authentic meaning of the music. Soulja Boy followed suit by buying Ice-T a flaming set of gigantic popcorn machines.
References in popular culture
Soulja Boy recently became an item in the first round NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Washington Wizards. In a bout of trash talking before the start of the series, Wizards guard Deshawn Stevenson called Cleveland superstar LeBron James “overrated,” prompting James to say that he wouldn’t return the insult, as that would be “almost like Jay-Z [responding to a negative comment] made by Soulja Boy.” Soulja Boy made an appearance at Game 3 of the series (played in Washington) in support of the Wizards; his music was played over the PA system. Despite his team losing the game by more than 30 points and LeBron posting poor numbers (compared to his exceptionally high averages), LeBron claims that the trick had no effect on him, and that his young son is a big fan of Soulja Boy.
10 On Pump 4
Soulja Boy Lyrics
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[Chorus:]
My Squad Hoppin' Out At 6:45,(6:45)
I Neva Get Sleep So Im Alwayz Tired
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
[Verse 1: Soulja Boy]
Dey Goin' Crazy,On Da Wall Iz My Picture
We Outta Alizay,Get Dis Guy A Picture(Please)
In Da Streets,30 Deep Wrong
We Gotta Show Out In Da Country,Think Its Up And Wrong
We Gettin' Some Much Money,Time To Take A Break
So Much Ice On My Neck I Think Its Bout To Break
On Da Hill,My House Gettin' Build
My Lass Check Lookin' Like My Cell Phone Bill
[Chorus:]
My Squad Hoppin' Out At 6:45,(6:45)
I Neva Get Sleep So Im Alwayz Tired
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
[Verse 2: Soulja Boy]
Any Thing You Need Hit Me On My Cell
Matta Fact What You Need I Got It For Sale
On Dont Buck Field Up I Knowa Lotta Ho's
Some Of Em' Be Stankin' Get Dis Girl A Waterhose
I Dropped Into Da Rap Game Its All Ours
In Fact Goin' Numba 1 In About A Couple Hours
Its All In My Jeans Mayne
Im So Fresh Look At Me Jeans Mayne
[Chorus:]
My Squad Hoppin' Out At 6:45,(6:45)
I Neva Get Sleep So Im Alwayz Tired
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
[Verse 3: Soulja Boy]
You Can Call Me Bugs Bunny I Like Carrots
See Da Chain On My Neck,10 Karats
I Got Into A Fight And I Just Won
How Many Punches Did I Throw? Just One.
What You Heard,Who On Da Scene
I Got Da Freshest Chain Anybody Ever Seen
What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
[Ontro: Soulja Boy]
Soulja Boy,Stacks On Deck,Okayyyyyyyyyyyyy(Bitch)
[Chorus:]
My Squad Hoppin' Out At 6:45,(6:45)
I Neva Get Sleep So Im Alwayz Tired
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
My Squad Hoppin' Out At 6:45,(6:45)
I Neva Get Sleep So Im Alwayz Tired
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
[Verse 1: Soulja Boy]
Dey Goin' Crazy,On Da Wall Iz My Picture
We Outta Alizay,Get Dis Guy A Picture(Please)
In Da Streets,30 Deep Wrong
We Gotta Show Out In Da Country,Think Its Up And Wrong
We Gettin' Some Much Money,Time To Take A Break
So Much Ice On My Neck I Think Its Bout To Break
On Da Hill,My House Gettin' Build
My Lass Check Lookin' Like My Cell Phone Bill
[Chorus:]
My Squad Hoppin' Out At 6:45,(6:45)
I Neva Get Sleep So Im Alwayz Tired
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
[Verse 2: Soulja Boy]
Any Thing You Need Hit Me On My Cell
Matta Fact What You Need I Got It For Sale
On Dont Buck Field Up I Knowa Lotta Ho's
Some Of Em' Be Stankin' Get Dis Girl A Waterhose
I Dropped Into Da Rap Game Its All Ours
In Fact Goin' Numba 1 In About A Couple Hours
Its All In My Jeans Mayne
Im So Fresh Look At Me Jeans Mayne
[Chorus:]
My Squad Hoppin' Out At 6:45,(6:45)
I Neva Get Sleep So Im Alwayz Tired
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
[Verse 3: Soulja Boy]
You Can Call Me Bugs Bunny I Like Carrots
See Da Chain On My Neck,10 Karats
I Got Into A Fight And I Just Won
How Many Punches Did I Throw? Just One.
What You Heard,Who On Da Scene
I Got Da Freshest Chain Anybody Ever Seen
What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
[Ontro: Soulja Boy]
Soulja Boy,Stacks On Deck,Okayyyyyyyyyyyyy(Bitch)
[Chorus:]
My Squad Hoppin' Out At 6:45,(6:45)
I Neva Get Sleep So Im Alwayz Tired
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
The lyrics to Soulja Boy's song "10 On Pump 4" describe the rapper's lavish lifestyle and the idea that his squad is always active and on the scene. The chorus repeats the phrase "I need 10 on pump 4, we buying gasoline," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the need to keep their cars fueled up and ready to go at all times. Soulja Boy's verses boast about his wealth and success in the rap game, referencing his picture on the wall and the fact that he has so much money he needs to take a break. He also describes his fresh wardrobe, including his "jeans mayne" and "freshest chain anybody ever seen." Throughout the song, he maintains a confident, almost arrogant tone.
Overall, the song portrays Soulja Boy and his crew as powerful, energetic, and constantly on the move. It prioritizes flashy material possessions and wealth as symbols of success and power in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
My Squad Hoppin' Out At 6:45,(6:45)
My group is leaving at 6:45 AM in a conspicuous manner
I Neva Get Sleep So Im Alwayz Tired
I don't sleep, so I'm constantly fatigued
Ey, What You Heard,We On Da Scene
Hey, have you heard? We're in the area
I Need 10 On Pump 4,We Buyin' Gasoline
I need $10 worth of gas, we're buying gasoline
Any Thing You Need Hit Me On My Cell
If you need anything, contact me on my phone
Matta Fact What You Need I Got It For Sale
In fact, I have everything you need for sale
You Can Call Me Bugs Bunny I Like Carrots
You can give me the nickname Bugs Bunny because I like carrots
I Got Into A Fight And I Just Won
I recently won a fight with just one punch
What You Heard,Who On Da Scene
What did you hear? Who's in the area?
I Got Da Freshest Chain Anybody Ever Seen
I have the newest and most impressive chain that anyone has ever seen
Soulja Boy,Stacks On Deck,Okayyyyyyyyyyyyy(Bitch)
I'm Soulja Boy, and I have a lot of money (obscene emphasis on 'Bitch')
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David Deandre
Fuckin classic! After all these years maaan! This was my Saturday Jam frfr when I was headin to tha mall almost every Saturday lol😂😄 #Memories
My teenage years were lit fr, because of Soulja Boy! Yuuuuuullllll!
Tanaveli
Big Soulja a Real legend
Dexter
Every morning on the school bus my headphones banging on my mp3 player. 2007 was a fun year.
Javier X
Big facts. Blunts in 07 before fresh yr 💯
Jerry Graves
Lol I was bumping this in 07 too
Reginald Arthur
soundclick was the wave real ones know! timeless track
Meauxami Jones
I think about this song almost EVERY TIME I go to the gas station. For the past 14 years!!!
Riley Freeman #JP
We can’t deny the fact that this nigga Soulja a legend
TurnUp Merk
Soulja we need this banger at Verzuz bring that 06 Vibe back 💯🔥
BMD KARDEO
CLASSIC 🔥🔥🔥