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 βCrank Thatβ and released his first independent album Unsigned and Still Major, followed by a low-budget video filmed demonstrating the βSoulja Boyβ dance. By the end of May 2007, βCrank That (Soulja Boy)β 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. Wayβs 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 βSouljah Boyβ.
For the 50th Grammy Awards, Soulja Boy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song with βCrank That (Soulja Boy)β. He lost to Kanye Westβs and T-Painβs βGood Lifeβ.
The teen rapper recently inked a deal with Dallas-based company, Yums Shoes, for a line of his own sneakers called the βBlock Starβ and an apparel line. βThe Soulja boy exclusive shoe will be released in the fall along with my album,β he said. βThe Soulja Boy cartoon will also be released in the fall, so thereβs three things to look out for.β 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 βSouthern hip hopβ, emphasizing catchy, mindless music that discards rapβs traditional emphasis on message. And even one article about his songs and heavily criticizing his musical style has dubbed Soulja Boy the βNickelback of hip hopβ. 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 βShootoutβ, 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 Ciscoβs Urban Legend mixtape, Ice-T criticized Soulja Boy for βkilling hip-hopβ and his song βCrank Thatβ for being βgarbageβ 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-Tβs 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 Boyβs reaction in which he neglected to offer an apology while reiterating his belief that Soula Boyβs music was βgarbageβ. 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 βoverrated,β prompting James to say that he wouldnβt return the insult, as that would be βalmost like Jay-Z [responding to a negative comment] made by Soulja Boy.β 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.
Stacks On Deck
Soulja Boy Lyrics
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U already know its ya folk souljaboy on da track
im bak again
ay its goin down
yall gots stacks on deck
ay yahh
If u know u gettin money
pull out a 100
make it rain on dem hataz who b thinkin that cha frontin
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
If u know u gettin money
pull out a 100
make it rain on dem hataz who b thinkin that cha frontin
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
verse 1:
i got money cars clothes ice
step off in this spot fresh wit my hand in mic
stacks on deck and ya u already know
i can do my dance fast or i can do it in slow mo
i can make it rain on em or i can make it snow
when i go shoppin mane i buy the whole store
soulja___boy aint broke i b fresh up on da scene
with monkeys on my toes
chrous:
If u know u gettin money
pull out a 100
make it rain on dem hataz who b thinkin that cha frontin
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
If u know u gettin money
pull out a 100
make it rain on dem hataz who b thinkin that cha frontin
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
verse 2:
i got stacks on deck money in da bank
i fresh everything wit the coca-cola paint
coutin up stacks lookin 4 a money clip
ima very important person so im sittin in da rear
girls goin strip and fans goin call
on tha ineternet got em jumppin off tha wall
grill in my mouth so i got a smile on my face
souljaboy tellem hit me up on myspace
chrous:
If u know u gettin money
pull out a 100
make it rain on dem hataz who b thinkin that cha frontin
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
If u know u gettin money
pull out a 100
make it rain on dem hataz who b thinkin that cha frontin
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
verse 3:
throw ya money throw ya money throw ya money
if u holdin bout a stack throw ya money throw ya
money throw ya money throw ya money
if u holdin bout a stack throw ya money
ayyy
make it rain make it rain make it rain make it rain
if u holdin bout a stack make it rain
make it rain make it rain make it rain make it rain
if u holdin bout a stack make it rain
ayy make it rain on em
chrous:
if u know u gettin money
pull out a 100
make it rain on dem hataz
who b thinkin that u frontin
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
if u know u gettin money
pull out a 100
make it rain on dem hataz
who b thinkin that u frontin
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
ending:
yup yup (10xs)
(souljaboy talking...)
yall hit up souljaboy tellem dot com
palm tree management
stacks on deck E.E.T
yup yup (16xs)
In "Stacks On Deck", Soulja Boy showcases his wealth and success, rap-bragging about his cars, clothes, ice, signature dance move and stacks of cash, and warning haters not to front. The chorus is the repetition of the idea that if you know you are earning a lot of money, you should flaunt it, by pulling out a hundred-dollar bill and making it rain on the haters. The refrain "stacks on deck" is a reference to his wealth, as having stacks of money on hand implies having a lot of cash sitting in the bank.
While he doesn't explicitly explain how he came by these spoils, he does boast that he has money in the bank and fresh everything with Coca-Cola paint. He mentions being a very important person sitting at the rear, girls stripping, and fans jumping off the walls on the internet. Soulja Boy urges his fans to hit him up on his Myspace account and expresses his satisfaction at being a wealthy contented man with a grin on his face.
The song is popular in clubs and among urban youth and is referred to as a club banger. The chorus is often used in meme videos to showcase someone who has a lot of cash. It also inspired the dance "Stacks on Deck," which involves mimicking the making it rain gesture in rhythm with the beat.
Line by Line Meaning
yup yup (5xs)
Reinforcing the opening phrase of the song, stating that the rapper is there and he is confident.
U already know its ya folk souljaboy on da track
Informing the audience that the track is by the rapper Soulja Boy who is in command.
im bak again
The rapper has made a comeback and is back with a new single.
ay its goin down
Stating that something big is happening, and the rapper is pumped up for it.
yall gots stacks on deck
The chorus announces the central message of the song, which is to brag about having a lot of money.
If u know u gettin money
pull out a 100
make it rain on dem hataz who b thinkin that cha frontin
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
holla stacks on deck stacks on deck
The chorus invites the listeners who make a lot of money to take out hundred-dollar notes and flaunt their wealth in public on their haters who think they are faking their lifestyle. And to shout the popular phrase 'stacks on deck' repeatedly to proclaim their riches.
i got money cars clothes ice
In the first verse, Soulja Boy is only concerned with having expensive accessories and possessions to display his wealth as a form of status.
step off in this spot fresh wit my hand in mic
Soulja Boy is the freshest person in the room with the mic in his hand, which shows that he is a top artist.
stacks on deck and ya u already know
This is a repeated phrase that emphasizes the song's core theme, that Soulja Boy has lots of cash and is proud of it.
i can do my dance fast or i can do it in slow mo
Soulja Boyβs signature dance moves have already become popular that he can perform them either fast or slow, and the fans will appreciate it.
i can make it rain on em or i can make it snow
Soulja Boy can flaunt his money in public either by making it come down like rain or snow to look cool.
when i go shoppin mane i buy the whole store
Reinforcing the theme of being rich, Soulja Boy has enough money to buy all the products from a shop at once.
soulja___boy aint broke i b fresh up on da scene
with monkeys on my toes
This line means that Soulja Boy is fashionably fresh and has a lot of style to fit his reputation. Additionally, he spends his money on clothes and accessories to keep up with the latest trends, even by buying animal prints for his shoes.
i got stacks on deck money in da bank
The second verse reiterates the message of the chorus that the rapper is wealthy and has a lot of money stocked in the bank.
i fresh everything wit the coca-cola paint
This line is about painting cars, which Soulja Boy is saying that he is painting his cars with the most expensive type of paint, which is coca-cola paint so that everything he owns looks fresh and new.
coutin up stacks lookin 4 a money clip
Soulja Boy always has a lot of cash to count, and he's looking for a specific type of clip to keep that money in good condition.
ima very important person so im sittin in da rear
Soulja Boy thinks of himself as a big shot and a highly regarded person, so he sits at the back of a car to ride comfortably.
girls goin strip and fans goin call
Soulja Boy suggests that his fans who love his music are going wild and calling for him. At the same time, women may be stripping to show their appreciation for the rapper.
on tha ineternet got em jumppin off tha wall
Fans of Soulja Boy must be getting excited about his new single, 'Stacks on Deck,' and engaging with his music on the internet, which makes them feel like they're jumping and living life to the fullest.
grill in my mouth so i got a smile on my face
Soulja Boy is signaling that he has a lot of money and has invested some of it in getting a golden teeth grill. As a result, he can smile with an expansive grin knowing that his teeth display his wealth.
souljaboy tellem hit me up on myspace
As it was released in 2009, the end of the song promotes his Myspace site to find Soulja Boy's profiles and contact him.
throw ya money throw ya money throw ya money
if u holdin bout a stack throw ya money
throw ya money throw ya money throw ya money
if u holdin bout a stack throw ya money
ayyy
make it rain make it rain make it rain make it rain
if u holdin bout a stack make it rain
make it rain make it rain make it rain make it rain
if u holdin bout a stack make it rain
ayy make it rain on em
The third verse is demanding that anyone who has a lot of money, to throw that cash in the air or shower it on people, and if they've got a big amount, they should shout their wealth through the 'stacks on deck' phrase. The song invites people to feel proud and flaunt their money along with the Soulja Boy's claimed way of spending.
souljaboy talking...
The rapper ends the song with his talking to the listeners or the audience with very little meaning or context behind it.
yall hit up souljaboy tellem dot com
Once again promoting his website to connect with him.
palm tree management
Soulja Boy's production company, which manages his rap career.
stacks on deck E.E.T
E.E.T stands for Exclusive Entertainment Team, a subsidiary record label to Interscope Records, which released many of Soulja Boy's records.
yup yup (16xs)
Reiterating the same phrase as the beginning of the song for the final time.
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Real Comments
He really was the first rapper to do the money thing
Young KD
Lol thought i was the only one seen this
RICARDO SAL
Xrp Soulja
Lucas Gama
Soulja will always be my idol... He made it, he's young and still making money day after day!
Zone 6
Respect π―βπ»οΈ
Linkssword123
Its amazing to see Soulja boy started from the buttom and now he is at the top! What a idol!
Bronx_Born_NC_ bred
tay more # no one asked you to even agree or disagree. ...accept what I said n move on.
Bronx_Born_NC_ bred
Ugh no!!!
Shorts Gang
SOULJA MONSTRO, O MELHOR !!!!
Vintage Daz
10 years in the game still fire π₯π₯π― sod 4 life π―