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.— "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 “Most Known Unknown.” 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.” 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."
“Stay Fly” was the first single off of The Most Unknown album. The next single released off of the album was "Poppin’ 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 It’s 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
Rollin'
Three 6 Mafia Lyrics
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I'm on that ecstacy, rollin'
On them ex pills, rollin'
On them next pills, rollin', rollin', rollin'
Green fully clovers, rollin'
Yellow polar bears, rollin'
Red Range Rovers, rollin', rollin', rollin'
Im on that ecstacy, rollin'
On them next pills, rollin', rollin', rollin'
Orange Cadillacs, rollin'
Blue Apple Jack's, rollin'
White Maybachs, rollin', rollin', rollin'
Mix that ex with orange juice
Get real high in the DJ booth
If you got drink nigga thats cool
Slangin' them pills ill take that to
Don't give a fuck any drug is a go
Everyday day party with a nigga party roll
Gotta a lot friends and they all do dope
Jack that weed and Jill keep blow
Just woke up still high as a fool
Girl in my bed, "man who is you?"
She said, "we was on the dance floor gettin' zoomed"
Next thing you know we was off in the pool
I ain't goin' like, then say it, I hit it
Cause when we do ex I run up in it
The girl had cocaine runnin' out her nose
Powder pill white like the fist caught ?
I put it in her mouth, then I kicked her out my house
Memphis niggas be so wild, now I'm back out on the town
[Chorus]
I say the money talk, you say you trappin' jumpin' off
I'm in the A ridin' dirty man, drop it off
What it cost? If you gotta ask man don't even bother
I pullin' out in and about, them goin' yell yay with you robbers
Doing so good, but see I been better
I keep it so hood, I see more cheddar
I got the best price, call me the cost cutter
Can any nigga beat my quote, not a nanother
I got that Tylenol for your body turn to soft
Meet me in the P-A-Z parking lot of Southlet mall
I got the blue pills, I'm tryin' to pay the bills
Just get the meat in the haven then come to your crib
[Chorus]
The chorus of Three 6 Mafia's song Rollin' speaks of the singer's drug use, specifically ecstasy and various colorful pills such as "yellow polar bears" and "orange Cadillacs." The singer is seen boasting about his drug use, and even mentions mixing ecstasy with orange juice in order to get higher while in the DJ booth. He becomes interested in a girl who he met while "getting zoomed" on the dance floor while using ecstasy. He takes her back to his place and they have sex, while she is on cocaine. He then kicks her out, signaling a lack of regard for others or the consequences of his actions.
The verse following the chorus mentions the singer's illegal drug trade, where he sells pills for those who use them. He also speaks of how he has the "best price" and is the "cost cutter," signifying a competitive market for the sale of illegal drugs. He offers Tylenol for those who feel the effects of drug use in their bodies, and even offers to meet in public locations such as parking lots to conduct business. The singer mentions the goal of paying bills, suggesting that drug sales may make up a significant source of income for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on that ecstacy, rollin'
I am currently under the influence of ecstasy and experiencing its effects
On them ex pills, rollin'
I am rolling and feeling the effects of ecstasy pills
On them next pills, rollin', rollin', rollin'
I am rolling and feeling the effects of ecstasy pills as well as other pills, repeatedly
Green fully clovers, rollin'
Feeling the effects of the ecstasy pill that is green with a clover shape
Yellow polar bears, rollin'
Feeling the effects of the ecstasy pill that is yellow and shaped like a polar bear
Red Range Rovers, rollin', rollin', rollin'
Feeling the effects of the ecstasy pill that is red and shaped like a Range Rover, repeatedly
Im on that ecstacy, rollin'
I am currently under the influence of ecstasy and experiencing its effects
On them ex pills, rollin'
I am rolling and feeling the effects of ecstasy pills
On them next pills, rollin', rollin', rollin'
I am rolling and feeling the effects of ecstasy pills as well as other pills, repeatedly
Orange Cadillacs, rollin'
Feeling the effects of the ecstasy pill that is orange and shaped like a Cadillac
Blue Apple Jack's, rollin'
Feeling the effects of the ecstasy pill that is blue and shaped like an Apple Jack,
White Maybachs, rollin', rollin', rollin'
Feeling the effects of the ecstasy pill that is white and shaped like a Maybach, repeatedly
Mix that ex with orange juice
Combining ecstasy with orange juice
Get real high in the DJ booth
Becoming highly intoxicated while in the DJ booth, likely due to drug use
If you got drink nigga thats cool
It is acceptable to have alcohol, in addition to drugs
Slangin' them pills ill take that to
Profiting from the sale of pills and continuing to take them
Don't give a fuck any drug is a go
I do not care which drugs I take, I am willing to take anything
Everyday day party with a nigga party roll
Partying every day and rolling on drugs during the parties with friends
Gotta a lot friends and they all do dope
Having many friends who use drugs
Jack that weed and Jill keep blow
Smoking marijuana and snorting cocaine
Just woke up still high as a fool
Waking up while still under the influence and feeling foolish
Girl in my bed, 'man who is you?'
Waking up with a girl in bed who is asking for his identity
She said, 'we was on the dance floor gettin' zoomed'
The girl informs him that they were on the dance floor, intoxicated and dancing
Next thing you know we was off in the pool
They ended up in the pool after dancing
I ain't goin' like, then say it, I hit it
If he does not want to do drugs, he should say so, but he will still engage in sexual activity
Cause when we do ex I run up in it
Engaging in sexual activity while under the influence of ecstasy
The girl had cocaine runnin' out her nose
The girl had cocaine residue on her nose
Powder pill white like the fist caught ?
The pill powder is white like the fist caught, likely referring to the fist icon commonly used in texting
I put it in her mouth, then I kicked her out my house
Giving her a pill before asking her to leave his house
Memphis niggas be so wild, now I'm back out on the town
Men from Memphis are known for being wild and he is now out in public after partying
I say the money talk, you say you trappin' jumpin' off
He talks about making money while the person he is talking to boasts about trapping drugs while jumping off a building, likely referring to drug deals taking place in highrise buildings
I'm in the A ridin' dirty man, drop it off
He is in Atlanta (the A) illegally driving with drugs and asks the drug dealer to drop the product off
What it cost? If you gotta ask man don't even bother
If you need to ask how much it costs, do not bother asking
I pullin' out in and about, them goin' yell yay with you robbers
He drives off to escape the area with those who may have the intention to rob him
Doing so good, but see I been better
While he is doing well financially, he has been in better situations
I keep it so hood, I see more cheddar
He remains true to his roots in his neighborhood and is still making more money
I got the best price, call me the cost cutter
He has the best prices for drugs, earning him the nickname 'Cost Cutter'
Can any nigga beat my quote, not a nanother
He believes that nobody can offer a better price than him
I got that Tylenol for your body turn to soft
Referring to pills that can relieve pain and bring relaxation
Meet me in the P-A-Z parking lot of Southlet mall
Asking someone to meet him in the parking lot of Southlet mall
I got the blue pills, I'm tryin' to pay the bills
He has blue pills to sell and is trying to make money to pay his bills
Just get the meat in the haven then come to your crib
Asking the buyer to meet him in a public place then to come to their place to finalize the transaction
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus of the song
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JORDAN HOUSTON, P. LANSHAW, PAUL BEAUREGARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deseancarter6253
2020 and still Bumping 🔥🔥🔥
@ehinton4006
2023 baby
@gt2872
@@ehinton4006🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@raymika2804
This album used to be my everyday listen when driving to work and from work 2008 night shift 2 12 inch pioneer subwoofer feel the bass in the chest from a mile away.
@julioacevedo9519
The good old days 🔥🔥
@liberalssuck3155
Always been a great song
@tha1anonlykoartist160
The most slept on 3-6 album the beat's on this 1 are crackin...
@alexintheusa1
Takes me back to some good times..
@spacemanfish608
so true
@Drewsky840
Still doing it too!