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
Side 2 Side
Three 6 Mafia Lyrics
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That don't dance, just be in the back, arms folded
Blunt in the mouth, cap pulled down, just scoping everything
Namsayin, just in the cut, watching you haters
With a tone on 'em
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
Blunt in my mouth and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Twisting my body from side to side
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
Fitted pulled down and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Twisting my body from side to side (I'm just)
Twisting my body from side to side (yeah)
See, ho, I don't dance (dance)
In the city where I'm from I wear the pants (wear the pants)
These bitches think they cool (cool)
I got the dick so I make the rules (make the rules)
I got a big ol' car (big ol' car)
I love a bitch with a big ol' bra (big ol' bra)
She love sucking up cum (cum)
I think I'ma give her some (some)
These niggas in here think I'm a ho (I'm a ho)
'Cause I'm quiet and ain't on the dance floor (dance floor)
But if one of 'em try me (try me)
I'ma be the new ink in his diary (diary)
I bet my click thicker than his (his)
We gon' leave him on the floor in tears (tears)
Plus I got a big tone (tone)
Y'all suckers better leave me alone
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
Blunt in my mouth and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Twisting my body from side to side (I'm just)
Twisting my body from side to side
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
Fitted pulled down and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Twisting my body from side to side (I'm just)
Twisting my body from side to side (yeah)
I'm in the club, I'm posted up
A nigga talk shit so talk up
If you a thug then get buck
Motherfucker, it's whatever with me 'cause
I act a fool, I act a clown
See I can dance, little buddy, I get down
You hear my music, you know my style
You know the way Hypnotize put it down
Bitch!
I thought you knew I was the man (man), d-boy off the chain (chain)
Gon' walk up to a girl, tell a bitch I'm Rick James (James)
With the diamonds in my rang (rang) and gold point fangs (fangs)
And you know I'm hood rich means I got a lil change (change)
With my thugs from the north 'cause I know they got my back
And we looking for some chickens that can work it on the track
I'm just tryna get a mil', I ain't tryna be a mack
Posted up in the club wit a pocket full of crack
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
Blunt in my mouth and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Twisting my body from side to side (I'm just)
Twisting my body from side to side
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
Fitted pulled down and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Twisting my body from side to side (I'm just)
Twisting my body from side to side (yeah)
"Side 2 Side" by Three 6 Mafia is a song about partying and stunting in the club, aimed at people who prefer to stand around in the back of the room rather than dance. DJ Paul and Juicy J both have verses on the track, with Paul stating that he doesn't dance, but he's in the club with his arms crossed, blunt in his mouth, and hat pulled down, watching out for haters. Juicy J, on the other hand, is a bit more versatile, saying that he can dance if he wants to, but he's too busy putting in work making money and running things in the city.
While the song may seem shallow at first glance, it's really just a celebration of hip-hop culture and the various ways people express themselves in the club. Even if you don't like to dance, you can still have a good time just by being in a lively atmosphere and observing the action around you. The chorus, "Twistin' my body from side to side," reflects this idea of swaying to the music without necessarily breaking out into full-on dance moves.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this a dance song for all my niggas in the club
This song is made for all the men in the club who don't usually dance.
That don't dance, just be in the back, arms folded
These guys prefer to stand at the back with their arms crossed and watch everything.
Blunt in the mouth, cap pulled down, just scoping everything
They smoke with a blunt in their mouth, covering their face with a cap and secretly observe everything and everyone.
Namsayin, just in the cut, watching you haters
Simply put, they just stand around watching the haters.
With a tone on 'em
They have a cold or aggressive tone, meaning they don't want anyone to mess with them.
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
I'm at the club standing with my arms folded.
Blunt in my mouth and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Smoking my blunt, keeping an eye on these haters and just
Twisting my body from side to side (I'm just)
Twisting my body from side to side.
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
I'm at the club standing with my arms folded.
Fitted pulled down and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Wearing my fitted cap down covering my face and keeping an eye on these haters, and just
Twisting my body from side to side (I'm just)
Twisting my body from side to side.
See, ho, I don't dance (dance)
Look, I don't dance.
In the city where I'm from I wear the pants (wear the pants)
In my hometown, I make the decisions.
These bitches think they cool (cool)
These women think they're cool.
I got the dick so I make the rules (make the rules)
I make the decisions because I'm in charge.
I got a big ol' car (big ol' car)
I have a huge car.
I love a bitch with a big ol' bra (big ol' bra)
I'm attracted to women with large bras.
She love sucking up cum (cum)
She enjoys oral sex.
I think I'ma give her some (some)
I'm considering having sex with her.
These niggas in here think I'm a ho (I'm a ho)
These guys in here think I'm a prostitute.
'Cause I'm quiet and ain't on the dance floor (dance floor)
They assume that because I'm silent and not dancing that I'm a prostitute.
But if one of 'em try me (try me)
But if one of them tries to mess with me,
I'ma be the new ink in his diary (diary)
I'll fight him and leave him with bruises he can't forget.
I bet my click thicker than his (his)
I'm sure that my crew is tougher than his.
We gon' leave him on the floor in tears (tears)
We'll beat him up so badly that he'll be crying on the floor.
Plus I got a big tone (tone)
Plus, I have a threatening tone in my voice.
Y'all suckers better leave me alone
Those guys better not mess with me.
I'm in the club, I'm posted up
I'm at the club, and I'm standing around.
A nigga talk shit so talk up
If someone talks badly about me, they should speak up.
If you a thug then get buck
If you're a tough guy, prove it.
Motherfucker, it's whatever with me 'cause
It doesn't matter to me, because
I act a fool, I act a clown
I might act silly or childish.
See I can dance, little buddy, I get down
I can dance if I want to, and I'm quite good at it.
You hear my music, you know my style
If you hear my music, you know what I'm about.
You know the way Hypnotize put it down
You know how we do things at Hypnotize Records.
Bitch!
A way to assert dominance and emphasize his words.
I thought you knew I was the man (man), d-boy off the chain (chain)
I thought you already knew that I'm the man, a drug dealer that's also unstoppable.
Gon' walk up to a girl, tell a bitch I'm Rick James (James)
I'm going to walk up to a woman and tell her that I'm like Rick James (a famous R&B artist).
With the diamonds in my rang (rang) and gold point fangs (fangs)
With my diamond rings and gold fang teeth.
And you know I'm hood rich means I got a lil change (change)
You know I'm rich from the streets, which means I have some money.
With my thugs from the north 'cause I know they got my back
I'm with my gang from the north because I know they'll support me.
And we looking for some chickens that can work it on the track
We're on the hunt for women who can work on the streets.
I'm just tryna get a mil', I ain't tryna be a mack
I just want to make a million dollars, I don't want to be a pimp.
Posted up in the club wit a pocket full of crack
I'm standing at the club with a pocket full of crack, or cocaine.
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
I'm at the club standing with my arms folded.
Blunt in my mouth and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Smoking my blunt, keeping an eye on these haters and just
Twisting my body from side to side (I'm just)
Twisting my body from side to side.
I'm in the club posted up (up), got my arms folded
I'm at the club standing with my arms folded.
Fitted pulled down and these haters I'm scoping, I'm just
Wearing my fitted cap down covering my face and keeping an eye on these haters, and just
Twisting my body from side to side (I'm just)
Twisting my body from side to side.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jordan Houston, Paul Beauregard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amanteapasionado6836
DJ Paul one of the most underrated producers ever, his beats been knocking since day one. There early shit with the dark beats were the hardsst.
@ralphpolo8612
FACTZ!!!
@imjusttrollin7753
He damn near was the first to make dark raw a** beats correct me if im wrong doe
@bobbyanderson5601
Paul and Juicy are the best producers ever plus The Legendary Traxster.
@SoulOfTheSouth
@@bobbyanderson5601 Yes sir!
@devinbohanon7511
What are some songs you would recommend?
@MelaninMuva
Iβm glad Bow played this AND that DJ Paul came out to do his verse!
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Facts
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