In 1995, the Memphis underground rap group, then named "Triple 6 Mafia", released its first official album, Mystic Stylez. It had recorded this album by using the profits from its highly successful underground tape Smoked Out, Loced Out. The members then changed the group's name to "Three 6 Mafia" (or sometimes "3-6 Mafia") and now use the Triple-6 name on the compilations of reissued tracks from their underground tapes. They did this because radio stations supposedly refused to play the songs of a group whose name included a reference to the number 666. There are also rumors that the name was changed because of copyright reasons due to a falling out with others in the Memphis rap scene. The group has had a number of disputes with former allies, namely Playa Fly, Gangsta Blac, and Skinny Pimp. In fact, some say that the group was originally named "Three Six Mafia" (all words spelled out), then switched to "Triple Six" for similar reasons.
On the 1995 single "Live By Yo Rep", the group had accused Cleveland group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony of stealing its style (a mix of quasi-harmonic rapping and blatant references to the occult). The track "All Original" on Bone's Art of War album is thought to be a dis of Three Six (this issue has apparently been settled, however). The problems between the two groups were eventually settled in family court in June 1996.
Eventually, Three 6 Mafia moved towards the "crunk" style of rap - repetitive chanting aimed at hyping a crowd (e.g.β "tear the club up, nigga, tear the club up!"). This direction (exemplified by songs like "Sippin' on Syrup" with Houston rappers UGK) helped them reach number 6 on the Billboard album chart in 2000 with their CD 6661: When the Smoke Clears.
Three 6 has expanded its operations considerably. Its stable of affiliated rappers is called "Hypnotize Minds" or the "Hypnotize Camp Posse" (HCP). Aside from many of the individual members releasing solo albums, they have also released material from "Tear Da Club Up Thugs" (a side project) and "Three Six Mafia Presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse" (a Memphis rap compilation). Unfortunately, Three 6 Mafia has also lost many members. Koopsta Knicca left due to a monetary dispute, while La Chat is currently pursuing a solo career. Gangsta Boo is rumored to have converted to Christianity and is interested in gospel music (which she denies, saying that it's a rumor started by her former label mates). Lord Infamous is likely in prison and very possibly under 24-hour lockdown, although Juicy J has said he's on "vacation." T-Rock has parted ways with Three 6 Mafia, and has publicly dissed the entire clique and accused them of shady business dealings in interviews and on his track "Mr. Big Man." Project Pat recently served time in prison for a parole violation, but was released in July 2005.
In 2003, Three 6 Mafia released the album Da Unbreakables, which features collaborations with Lil' Flip, Pimp C, (from UGK), Lil' Wyte, Frayser Boy, Hank Williams, Jr., and Project Pat. The album produced the hit "Ridin' Spinnerz," which featured Lil' Flip.
In 2005, Three 6 Mafia released their highly anticipated new album βMost Known Unknown.β It was notable that Lord Infamous was missing from this album. The generally accepted reason was that he had been incarcerated; however, Three 6 Mafia claim he is on "holiday.β He has since officially returned to Three 6 Mafia recently. The group is said to be associated with the crip gang. They diss the bloods in many of their lyrics.
Three 6 Mafia has always been known for their controversial and sometimes misunderstood lyrics. For example, in the song "Knock the Black Off Yo Ass", they reference the DC Area Sniper Shootings in multiple lines in the song. "I think they better call Bush, 'cause it's a national disaster, when I unleash my pistol-grip Bushmaster." "You can't hide, you can't run. I'm a sniper, ridin' in a blue Chevy, a trunk full of guns, man you hoes ain't ready."
βStay Flyβ was the first single off of The Most Unknown album. The next single released off of the album was "Poppinβ My Collar," which premiered around mid January 2006.
Their song "Late Nite Tip" is favoured by car audio enthusiasts for its deep, rolling bassline and is a stalwart of testing ones sound system also it is known that they sampled many Willie Hutch songs on their album Most Known Unknown
In January of 2006, Three 6 Mafia made history as they became the first African-American hip-hop act to be nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Achievement In Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song). The group was nominated for the song Itβs Hard Out Here For A Pimp off of the Hustle & Flow soundtrack. The first hip-hop act to actually be nominated for an Academy Award in this category was Eminem in 2002 for the song Lose Yourself off the 8 Mile soundtrack and he also won the award. Three 6 Mafia was credited by their real names in the nomination and not by their group name. Jordan Houston (Juicy J), Cedric Coleman (Crunchy Black), and Paul Beauregard (DJ Paul) were named in the nomination. Terrance Howard, who performed the song in the movie, refuses to perform it at the Academy Awards possibly because it reinforces stereotypes that all black males are pimps.
On March 5, 2006, Three 6 Mafia won the Academy Award they were nominated for, becoming the first African American Hip-Hop group to win an Oscar.
During May Crunchy Black left Three 6 Mafia to go on his own. He is releasing 4 mixtapes and 4 dvds in the near future.
Origin: Memphis, Tennessee
Year Formed: 1991
Ridin
Three 6 Mafia Lyrics
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Spinners I don't care where you at, the club parking lot the expressway
Whatever what I want you to do right now is just stop
And let 'em keep spinnin' baby
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, I'm rollin'
Pedal to the metal then stop
Take another sip from the syrup then stop
Let my seat back, drop the top then stop
See me something sexy, spot that ass I gotta stop
My rims so shiny they clear like flat screen plasma
Gals faint when they see 'em it's hard to breathe, like they got asthma
Older people trippin' 'cause they think they seein' thangs
My car sittin' still but my rims still rolin' man, they off the chain
Everybody let ya spin wheels spin like a spin mill
Juicy J on certain pills, cruisin' down to Knoxville
See them thangs shinin'
Sparkin' like a diamond, bumpin' the Alpine, why you's a lyin'
Eyes like a Chinese, I'm drinkin' on the heiny
I'm ridin' on the strip, any party you can find me
You rollin' with the finest the north Memphis highness
You ball till ya fall, till a player aged ninety
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, it's rollin'
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, I'm rollin'
I got twenty inch spinners on my drop
Nothin' but white and yellow rocks in my watch
I'm doin' one fifty so I'm watchin' for the cops
Since I'm in the Lamborghini I ain't gon' stop
I'm packin' a Glock believe it or not I'm ready to bust
And down here we drink purple and we drink that, trust
So grab a cup juice so I can pour it up
And if you represent yo hood, go on throw it up
It's the L-I-L, F-L-I-P
If I ain't smokin' trees, I'm pokin' freaks
So throw the row of keys and let me roll
'Cause this the way we ball, I'm just lettin' you know
We like our music slow but our cars go faster
I'm in the V-12 with my cousin Big Shasta
I'm Lil' Flipper and I'm a top ten seller
Everybody slowin' down 'cause my drop is yellow
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, it's rollin'
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, I'm rollin'
I saw my dog with the center circles so I
They spinnin' like a saw so don't touch 'em when I
I saw a shanky broad that owe me money so I
See me choke the hell up out my broad when I
When ya stand by the blades you can feel a slight breeze
Stop by House of Dubs just to keep 'em on clean
Fell up in the Peabody, the most expensive suite
Them thangs still spinnin' when I filled out the receipt
I used to be clean in my expedition
A girl see me and she'll be wishin'
That I'd stop and spit some pimpin'
It's mackin' in me baby, I just thought I would mention
She got hot like in the kitchen
You see my kin folks, cars and glisten
Ain't nothin' like Sprewells 'cause they spinnin'
It's CB baby I'm just in it to win it
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, it's rollin'
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, it's rollin'
The song "Ridin Spinners" by Three 6 Mafia is an ode to the car modification trend of adding spinning rims to vehicles. The lyrics detail the experience of riding with these rims on various roads and in different scenarios. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm ridin spinners, they don't stop," emphasizing the endless rotation of the rims. The verses describe the experience of cruising with spinning rims, including taking sips from a cup of syrup (codeine cough syrup often used recreationally), attracting attention from onlookers, and feeling a slight breeze by the blades when standing by the car.
The use of spinning rims became popular in the early 2000s and was particularly associated with the hip-hop and rap genres. The rims featured a spinning disc on top of the traditional car wheel, which would continue to spin even when the car was stationary. The popularity of the trend has since declined, although some still add the rims to their cars.
Line by Line Meaning
This for all my players out there ridin', Spinners I don't care where you at, the club parking lot the expressway
This song is for anyone out there driving with spinners on their wheels, whether you're at the club, in a parking lot or on the expressway.
Whatever what I want you to do right now is just stop, And let 'em keep spinnin' baby
I want you to stop for a moment and appreciate the beauty of the spinning wheels on your car.
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, they don't stop
I am driving with spinners, and they just keep spinning non-stop.
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, it's rollin'
I am cruising with spinners, and the car is moving and rolling smoothly.
I'm ridin' spinners, I'm ridin' spinners, I'm rollin'
I am driving with spinners, and the car is moving and rolling smoothly.
Pedal to the metal then stop
I am driving fast, then I come to a stop.
Take another sip from the syrup then stop
I take another drink from my purple drank, then I come to a stop.
Let my seat back, drop the top then stop
I recline my seat and lower the convertible top, then come to a stop.
See me something sexy, spot that ass I gotta stop
If I see an attractive woman, I have to stop and check her out.
My rims so shiny they clear like flat screen plasma
My spinners are so shiny, they look like clear flat-screen TVs.
Gals faint when they see 'em it's hard to breathe, like they got asthma
Women get weak in the knees and have a hard time breathing when they see my spinners, almost like they have an asthma attack.
Older people trippin' 'cause they think they seein' thangs
Older people are surprised and confused by my spinners because they can't believe what they're seeing.
My car sittin' still but my rims still rolin' man, they off the chain
Even though my car is parked, my spinners are still moving and spinning, and they look amazing.
Everybody let ya spin wheels spin like a spin mill
Everyone should let their spinners spin freely like a spinning mill.
Juicy J on certain pills, cruisin' down to Knoxville
I'm cruising down to Knoxville while listening to Juicy J's music and sipping on some pills.
See them thangs shinin'
Look at how my spinners are shining!
Sparkin' like a diamond, bumpin' the Alpine, why you's a lyin'
My spinners are sparkling like diamonds, and I'm pumping the Alpine sound system - don't lie, you wish you were me.
Eyes like a Chinese, I'm drinkin' on the heiny
I have slanted, Asian-like eyes, and I am drinking a Heineken beer.
I'm ridin' on the strip, any party you can find me
I'm cruising on the main street, and you can find me at any party.
You rollin' with the finest the north Memphis highness
You're hanging out with the most fabulous person from North Memphis.
You ball till ya fall, till a player aged ninety
You party and have fun until you're old and grey at ninety years old.
I got twenty inch spinners on my drop
I have twenty-inch spinners on my car, which is a convertible.
Nothin' but white and yellow rocks in my watch
The only things in my watch are white and yellow diamonds.
I'm doin' one fifty so I'm watchin' for the cops
I'm driving at 150 miles per hour, so I'm keeping an eye out for the police.
Since I'm in the Lamborghini I ain't gon' stop
I am driving a Lamborghini, so I'm not going to stop for anything.
I'm packin' a Glock believe it or not I'm ready to bust
I have a Glock handgun with me, and I am ready to use it if I need to.
And down here we drink purple and we drink that, trust
We drink purple drank in this area, so trust me when I tell you to try it.
So grab a cup juice so I can pour it up
Get a cup so I can pour some purple drank for you.
And if you represent yo hood, go on throw it up
If you're proud of where you come from, throw up a gang sign or represent your neighborhood.
It's the L-I-L, F-L-I-P
My name is Lil Flip.
If I ain't smokin' trees, I'm pokin' freaks
If I'm not smoking weed, I'm hooking up with women.
So throw the row of keys and let me roll
Give me your car keys and let me take a ride.
'Cause this the way we ball, I'm just lettin' you know
This is how we party and live life to the fullest, and I'm letting you know about it.
We like our music slow but our cars go faster
We prefer slow, relaxing music, but we love driving fast cars.
I'm in the V-12 with my cousin Big Shasta
I'm driving a car with a V-12 engine, and my cousin Big Shasta is with me.
I'm Lil' Flipper and I'm a top ten seller
My name is Lil Flip, and I am a top ten music artist.
Everybody slowin' down 'cause my drop is yellow
Everyone is slowing down to check out my yellow convertible.
I saw my dog with the center circles so I
I noticed my friend's car with spinners in the middle, so I...
They spinnin' like a saw so don't touch 'em when I
The spinners are spinning like a saw, so don't touch them when I'm around.
I saw a shanky broad that owe me money so I
I saw a woman who owes me money, so I...
See me choke the hell up out my broad when I
See me grab my woman and choke her up when I catch her cheating.
When ya stand by the blades you can feel a slight breeze
If you stand next to the spinners, you can feel a slight breeze.
Stop by House of Dubs just to keep 'em on clean
I visit the House of Dubs custom car shop just to keep my spinners clean and looking great.
Fell up in the Peabody, the most expensive suite
I stayed in the most expensive suite at the Peabody Hotel.
Them thangs still spinnin' when I filled out the receipt
My spinners were still spinning even when I was filling out the hotel bill receipt.
I used to be clean in my expedition
I used to drive a clean expedition car.
A girl see me and she'll be wishin'
When a girl sees me, she wishes she could be with me.
That I'd stop and spit some pimpin'
She wishes I would stop and talk to her with some smooth, pimp-like words.
It's mackin' in me baby, I just thought I would mention
I have a natural gift of being suave and pimp-like, and I just wanted to mention it.
She got hot like in the kitchen
She got excited and hot like in a heated kitchen.
You see my kin folks, cars and glisten
You can see my family and cars, shining and glistening in the sun.
Ain't nothin' like Sprewells 'cause they spinnin'
My spinners are unique and better than Sprewell spinners because they are spinning.
It's CB baby I'm just in it to win it
My name is CB, and I am determined to win.
Lyrics Β© A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PAUL BEAUREGARD, DARNELL CARLTON, GEORGE CLINTON JR., WILLIAM BOOTSY COLLINS, RICKY DUNIGAN, JORDAN HOUSTON, LORENZO PATTERSON, ABRIM TILMON JR., BERNARD WORRELL, ERIC WRIGHT, ANDRE YOUNG
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