In 2008, Stalley made his mixtape debut, titled Goin Ape, with fellow Ohio-native rapper Terry Urban. In 2009, he followed with the release of the new mixtape, titled MadStalley: The Autobiography, and a newfound reputation as a force on stage. Stalley attended the 2010 Iron Mic Competition in Beijing as the featured MC.
After Stalley signed a deal to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group (MMG) label. Stalley has worked with producers Ski Beatz on the tracks, including "Address", "S.T.A.L.L.E.Y.", "Do It Big", and "Harsh Ave". Artist, named Rashad Thomas, was featured on album Lincoln Way Nights and a recording artist, named J. Rawls would be featured on the track "Babblin".
Stalley was featured on Curren$y's Universal/Def Jam album Pilot Talk on the track "Address" (released in June 2010), as well as he featured on Ski Beatz's Universal/Def Jam projects– including 24 Hour Karate School and 24 Hour Karate School, Pt. 2. In February 2011, Stalley completed a sports-themed music project, commissioned by ESPN, for future use in television and online programming. Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights (released in February 2011) has received 130K+ downloads and reigned at number 2 for Bandcamp hip hop releases. Lincoln Way Nights (released in November 2011) debuted at number 18 on the iTunes hip hop charts and has sold 4K+ copies.
Stalley also was featured on the Maybach Music Group albums, including Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, along with Rick Ross's mixtape Rich Forever. He also appeared on Ross' fifth studio album God Forgives, I Don't.
His most recent mixtape Savage Journey To The American Dream (released in March 2012), which reached 100K downloads in the first week, and was featured as the Stereogum Mixtape of the Week and the Spin Rap Release of the Week (7 out of 10). It was graded an XL by XXL, and HipHopDX awarded it 3.5 out of 5. The mixtape almost entirely produced by Huntsville, AL underground veterans Block Beattaz. Stalley's debut retail single "Swangin" featuring Scarface, from his Honest Cowboy, released on March 26, 2013 reuses a beat from G-Side's namesake track "Swangin" off their 2008 album "Starshipz & Rocketz", also produced by Block Beattaz. The music video was released on July 9, 2013 and featured a cameo from Paul Wall. On August 8, 2013, following of his mixtape's release, it was met with generally positive reviews from critics such as PopMatters. After it was revealed, it received a nomination at the 2013's BET Hip Hop Awards for the "Best Mixtape Category". After receiving a great response from his label, he released Honest Cowboy: EP to iTunes on September 17, 2013, which is on the same day as the release of the label's third compilation album Self Made Vol. 3.
On August 22, 2014, Stalley announced his debut album, Ohio, and four days later, he announced October 27 as the release date.
On August 21, 2015, almost one year since announcing his debut album, Stalley released a seven track mixtape, titled The Laughing Introvert. On January 25, 2016, Stalley released his 7th mixtape titled Saving Yusuf.
In 2017, Stalley released his second and third albums through Real Talk Entertainment, New Wave[/ablum] and Another Level. In an August 4 interview with Respect. magazine, he confirmed he was now independent.
Jungle
Stalley Lyrics
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Cocaine flipper, get caught
No name, no blame, I will never? niggas
Pay what I owe and never short-change niggas
Delta 88? or the sports Range?, Scarface
Stick to the script, I never snort 'caine, should've been
On that Meek Mill song 'I'm a Boss
Even if I take a loss, have the lawyers at the court date
Nigga, fall back, I'm on? stimpack part 8?
You're at the park, I post at the park gates
Fly overseas, come home, tear apart states
Your chick hear my music, hear her heart rate
Race like the Porsche Panamera to my parking space
Y'all hate, we're glorious, victorious
We supply flavor like Lawry so you all can taste
Let me show you how we do it in the jungle
Make work tumble, move it by the bundle
My hood push birds like Alfred Hitchcock
Make work flip-flop, move it by the nick drop
Don't know how you do this, how we do it in the jungle
Make work tumble, move it by the bundle
My hood push birds like Alfred Hitchcock
Make work flip-flop, move it by the nick drop
Got locked, did my tick-tock, did not
Go back, no rat for federal, forget it, won't
Say a single letter out the alphabet, I'm credible
Cause my flow is so incredible I got it Ziploc'ed
Y'all be wearing skinnies, I am never wearing skinnies
But my tires are skinny, got the Benny on flip-flops
Henny on ice, got a couple killers with me
Pretty Boy Face with me, and you know they on his top
Beard on,? gear on, four-dos on
Therefore, all the hoes gonna flizzock
Shows on lizzock, hope you get the message
In my hood they call me Tetris, put a block on the blizzock
Hopscotch,? king? ball, my hood ring off
Shots that will put your Popeye in a bizzox
Rob for the money, we don't rob for the joy
Bitter leprechaun boy, got me eyes on the pizzot
In Stalley's song "Jungle", he raps about the gritty reality of living in the hood, where drug dealing and violence are ways of life. The first two lines of the verse reference his involvement in selling cocaine, indicating that he is not ashamed of this fact but also aware of the risk involved in such a trade, as getting caught could lead to severe consequences. He also makes it clear that he takes his responsibilities seriously and always pays his debts, suggesting that he is a man of his word.
The following lines demonstrate his pride in his hood and his ability to navigate its challenges. He contrasts himself with those who are only partially real or fake, asserting his authenticity and superiority. He mentions his affinity for Meek Mill's song "I'm a Boss", emphasizing his own competitiveness and drive, even in the face of setbacks. He also boasts about his traveling adventures and his ability to attract women.
The second half of the verse describes his experience of working in the drug trade, using metaphors to convey the intricate nature of the business. He talks about his ability to move large quantities of drugs and make money off of them, claiming that he knows how to do it better than anyone else in the jungle. He also makes reference to violence and danger, noting that those who cross him will face consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Propane spitter, cocaine spitter
I rap about drugs and the streets.
Cocaine flipper, get caught
Dealing cocaine is risky and can lead to getting caught by law enforcement.
No name, no blame, I will never? niggas
I don't snitch and put the blame on other people, even if I don't know their names.
Pay what I owe and never short-change niggas
I always pay people what I owe them and never cheat them out of what they deserve.
Delta 88? or the sports Range?, Scarface
I rap about both the flashy and gritty sides of life, referencing the movie Scarface as inspiration.
Stick to the script, I never snort 'caine, should've been
I stay true to living a street life and don't do drugs, which is a smart choice.
On that Meek Mill song 'I'm a Boss
The Meek Mill song inspires me to be confident and never back down, even if I lose sometimes.
Even if I take a loss, have the lawyers at the court date
I will always fight for myself, and will be prepared with my lawyers even if I face legal trouble.
We're all real, y'all part-real part-fake
People are a mix of real and fake, but I stay true to myself and don't put on a facade.
Nigga, fall back, I'm on? stimpack part 8?
I am so energized and ready to make moves that it's like I am on a simulation enhancing drug.
You're at the park, I post at the park gates
We are in different worlds, I'm in the streets while you're enjoying the park.
Fly overseas, come home, tear apart states
I travel the world and bring inspiration back home to make music that can connect with people everywhere.
Your chick hear my music, hear her heart rate
My music is so attractive to women that it makes their hearts race.
Race like the Porsche Panamera to my parking space
I'm in a hurry to get to my destination, like speeding in a luxury car to park conveniently.
Y'all hate, we're glorious, victorious
People may hate on us, but we are successful and get the last laugh.
We supply flavor like Lawry so you all can taste
We bring something different to the table, like seasoning to food, to add value to people's lives.
Let me show you how we do it in the jungle
I am going to show you what life is like on the streets.
Make work tumble, move it by the bundle
I hustle to make money, selling drugs in large amounts to make a profit.
My hood push birds like Alfred Hitchcock
My community is involved in dealing drugs, like the birds in the movie Birds by Alfred Hitchcock.
Make work flip-flop, move it by the nick drop
I sell drugs in small quantities to discrete customers to avoid getting caught by law enforcement.
Got locked, did my tick-tock, did not
I was arrested, but I kept my mouth shut like a clock, and didn't give any information to the police.
Go back, no rat for federal, forget it, won't
I won't snitch on anyone or cooperate with the federal government, no matter what.
Say a single letter out the alphabet, I'm credible
I am a trustworthy, credible person who keeps secrets and doesn't share information unnecessarily.
Cause my flow is so incredible I got it Ziploc'ed
I am such a skilled rapper that I am keeping it fresh and locked away, like food being kept fresh in a Ziploc bag.
Y'all be wearing skinnies, I am never wearing skinnies
People may dress a certain way, but I have my own style that I stick to.
But my tires are skinny, got the Benny on flip-flops
My car has skinny tires, and I am driving around in expensive shoes, like a fashionable luxury lifestyle.
Henny on ice, got a couple killers with me
I'm sipping on Hennessy over ice, and I'm with some dangerous people.
Pretty Boy Face with me, and you know they on his top
I have some good-looking people with me, and everyone wants to be like them.
Beard on,? gear on, four-dos on
I'm wearing my gear and sporting my beard, and have a pair of .44 Magnum handguns with me.
Therefore, all the hoes gonna flizzock
Many women are going to want to be with me because of my looks and accessories.
Shows on lizzock, hope you get the message
My performances are great and well-attended, and I hope people can see my message in my music.
In my hood they call me Tetris, put a block on the blizzock
I am good at fitting in with my community and can adapt to change, putting a block on any competition or enemies.
Hopscotch,? king? ball, my hood ring off
People in my community play games like hopscotch and basketball, and it's a close-knit community.
Shots that will put your Popeye in a bizzox
I have weapons and ammunition that could easily take down even the toughest people.
Rob for the money, we don't rob for the joy
We commit crimes for financial gain, not for pleasure.
Bitter leprechaun boy, got me eyes on the pizzot
I am motivated to make money, like a greedy leprechaun focused on a potential fortune.
Writer(s): Pridgen Leslie, Tucker Stephen
Contributed by Evelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.