The son of a musician from Lakeside, Ty Dolla $ign originally began his career in music by learning the bass guitar. Since then, he has learned several instruments, from the drums, guitars, and keyboard to the MPC. Earlier in his career, Ty Dolla $ign and his partner Kory signed a record deal with Venus Brown and Buddah Brown Ent. They would release Raw & Bangin Mixtape Vol 2, however that deal fell through, and after that he would meet Los Angeles rapper YG. Ty Dolla $ign's initial claim to fame was through the success of "Toot It and Boot It", a song he both wrote and produced for YG. Both are affiliated with the group Pushaz Ink. In 2011, Ty Dolla $ign released his first single "All Star", featuring Joe Moses with production by Fuego. His song "My Cabana" was ranked in Complex's Best 50 Songs of 2012 list at #23.
Ty Dolla $ign signed to Atlantic Records in 2012. Then he released the Beach House mixtape on October 1, 2012 and followed with the Beach House 2 mixtape on July 1, 2013, which featured guest appearances by Too $hort, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Kirko Bangz among others. The following day it was revealed he was signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records. The Beach House mixtape was supported by the single "My Cabana" featuring Young Jeezy and Beach House 2 was supported by the singles "Irie" featuring Wiz Khalifa.
On January 21, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign released his debut extended play, Beach House EP. The EP featured guest appearances from Casey Veggies, Wiz Khalifa, Twista, Jay Rock, Trey Songz, French Montana, and Fredo Santana and the popular single "Paranoid" featuring B.o.B. On January 7, 2014 Ty Dolla $ign released the second single from Beach House EP, "Or Nah" featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard. On February 23, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign revealed that his debut studio album would be titled Free TC, and be released during the third quarter of 2014. He also told Revolt that had already completed eight songs for the album, and that he would be going on the Under the Influence 3 tour with Wiz Khalifa during 2014. He is being considered for the 2014 XXL freshman class.
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Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics
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'Cause I don't know any politicians who's admitted that gang violence came from strange fool macho hang
That's a brother that you loved in that street. If we won't kill 'em they won't kill that much of 'em.
Damn, bullets don't got no name, we all getting slain. And if we fighting each other then we all got stains.
It's election season, we all got names
I lost a brother too, we all got pain.
But if we ain't voting, we all got blame. I'm really the best, I'm really don't mess.
Man it's a miracle.
Just less than 2 months ago I was on the level 4 yard talking to Big TC about all this shit.
Bro, when you get out there, crowd surf for me, you already know.
Now it's a movement. A movement for any and everybody to get up and push with.
'Cause we all need that push. It get hard for all of us but we campaigning
We standing strong, we moving forward, we ain't backing down.
The time is now like no other. Tell my sisters, my brothers, love one another.
Be there for each other. It's easy to quit, say no, to turn the other cheek.
Nah, we campaigning now, yeah campaign
Ty Dolla $ign’s song "$Intro" is a reflection on gang violence, the 2016 US Presidential election, and the need for social and political action. The opening lines of the song see Ty invoking Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, asking whether they are one and the same, as no politician has admitted that gang violence is the result of “fool macho hang”. Ty’s assertion here is that there is a lack of political will to address the root causes of gang violence, which is perpetuated by a toxic masculinity culture that values violence and aggression.
The lines that follow are a call for peace and unity amongst brothers in the streets. Ty laments the violence perpetrated on each other within communities and calls for an end to this internal strife. He acknowledges that the lack of political action means that everyone is to blame as long as they don't vote. Ty sees his voice as a check, likening himself to revolutionary leaders like Martin Luther King Jr.
In the final verse, Ty reflects on the weight of his own personal journey, which makes him appreciate the growth that comes with struggle. He notes the power of the collective to make change and calls for love and unity amongst all people. Ty encourages his listeners to take action, emphasizing that campaigning is crucial and that it is easy to quit.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton or is that one and the same?
I don't see any difference between politicians, especially when it comes to their recognition of the root of gang violence.
'Cause I don't know any politicians who's admitted that gang violence came from strange fool macho hang
Politicians have not accepted that gang violence stems from masculine bravado and false pride.
That's a brother that you loved in that street. If we won't kill 'em they won't kill that much of 'em.
When we don't take revenge on our own kind in the streets, it reduces the risk of losing more of our own people.
Damn, bullets don't got no name, we all getting slain. And if we fighting each other then we all got stains.
Bullets do not discriminate, they harm us all. And if we fight among ourselves, we all bear the blame for the violence.
It's election season, we all got names
Since it's election season, each of us has the responsibility to exercise our right to vote.
I lost a brother too, we all got pain.
I've lost someone just like many of you have, and we all feel the pain of losing loved ones to violence.
But if we ain't voting, we all got blame. I'm really the best, I'm really don't mess.
If we choose not to vote, we share the responsibility for the political outcome. As for myself, I am committed and effective in driving change.
Young Martin Luther with an X on my neck, my voice is a check
Like Martin Luther King Jr., I speak out against social injustice while retaining my own identity.
Man it's a miracle.
It's nothing short of miraculous that I was talking to my friend in prison just a short while ago and now we have a movement.
Just less than 2 months ago I was on the level 4 yard talking to Big TC about all this shit.
I was discussing these very issues face-to-face with my friend Big TC in prison not so long ago.
Bro, when you get out there, crowd surf for me, you already know.
I asked my friend to support me from the outside world, to lift me up, and he agreed.
Now it's a movement. A movement for any and everybody to get up and push with.
We now have a movement that anyone is welcome to join and contribute to.
'Cause we all need that push. It get hard for all of us but we campaigning
We can all use a little extra support. It's tough for all of us, but we continue to push forward with our campaign.
We standing strong, we moving forward, we ain't backing down.
We are steadfast, moving forward, and not retreating from our objectives.
The time is now like no other. Tell my sisters, my brothers, love one another.
The present moment is critical, and we must encourage those around us to unite, care for each other, and work towards common goals.
Be there for each other. It's easy to quit, say no, to turn the other cheek.
We must be present and supportive for one another, even when it becomes difficult and uncomfortable.
Nah, we campaigning now, yeah campaign
But instead of giving up, we campaign harder than ever before.
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JpD
This song gets more relevant every year lol
Antroid
Word
Flawless Fantasy Football
2022 and this hook is still very much applicable in today's world 🌎
Paris Green
7 yrs later & Nate still one of my fav poets!!!
Dahilo Francois
2021 and it still bumps
Mister Walker
I feel you Dolla $ign!!! No Damn Good.. Keep the the real music comin!!!
MJLDDaDon
Ty $ my dude. He's mixtapes go hard, can't wait for the album # free TC
Terrance Young
Big Salute Ty
Changing the Game
Kimani Waiyaki
Ever since this came out, "these hoes" has been my anthem for daysss!! In 2018, with the increase in hoes via social media, I've been singing this song every time I deal with a thotty. Reminds me not to give a fuck lol
Joshua Tucker
That intro is my favorite part