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.
Actress
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics
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She's a natural, natural, natural actress, natural actress, natural actress
The director in this bitch, blockbuster in this bitch
Sex producer, lights, camera, action in this bitch
We all off in this bitch, and I'm all off in that ass
I'm way past the speed limit, yeah I'm driving it fast
Somethin' out of a magazine she belong on TV
She's an actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress
She's a natural, natural, natural actress, natural actress, natural actress
Damn she good, damn, damn she good
Damn she good, damn, damn she good
Health club in this bitch
We working out in this bitch
Crazy sex, get ignorant, that's going dumb in this bitch
Yeah she's a star out this flick
Give her five stars in this bitch
Shawty know the whole routine, she ain't gotta practice this shit
Some out of a magazine she belong on TV
She remind me of a pornstar the way she put it on me
She's an actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress
She's a natural, natural, natural actress, natural actress, natural actress
Damn she good, damn, damn she good
Damn she good, damn, damn she good
She's an actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress
She's a natural, natural, natural actress, natural actress, natural actress
Damn she good, damn, damn she good
Damn she good, damn, damn she good
So good, so good, she's so good
She remind me of Holly, a Meagan Good, Angelina for sure
Julia, Keri, Gabrielle, Taraji, Sanaa and Google your mind for an actress
At midnight the genius stroke the fuck outta you
Baby girl you hit this the wrong way it choke the fuck outta you
I rap you in these sheets and smoke the fuck outta you
Hit you with this D properly and turn the clock outta you
Maybe in the morning I can get a buck outta you
If your credit is on point get a truck outta you
Do the fuck I gotta do, you a fan
The song "Actress" by R. Kelly is a tribute to women who have mastered the art of seduction. The song talks about how the singer is enamored by a woman who is so good at playing the role of the seductress that she could easily pass off as an actress. The repeated use of the word "actress" both in the chorus and the verses reinforces the idea that the woman in question is putting on a performance to entice the singer.
The director in the first verse is a reference to the singer himself, who sees himself as the one calling the shots in the sexual encounter. He likens the sexual experience to making a movie, with him playing the role of the producer, and the woman playing the role of the star. The second verse further emphasizes the idea of the woman as a natural performer who knows all the right moves without having to practice them.
The song's use of provocative imagery and language is intended to titillate the listener and create a sense of arousal. The references to pornography and explicit sexual acts add to the overall sensuality of the song. However, the song also objectifies women by reducing them to mere objects of desire. This reinforces regressive gender roles and goes against the principles of equality and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress, actress
The woman is an actress, and the singer emphasizes this by repeating the word 'actress' multiple times.
She's a natural, natural, natural actress, natural actress, natural actress
The woman is a talented actress, and it comes naturally to her.
The director in this bitch, blockbuster in this bitch
The person directing the action is present, and the situation is explosive and noteworthy.
Sex producer, lights, camera, action in this bitch
The singer is in charge of orchestrating the sexual encounter, with reference to the production process of filmmaking.
We all off in this bitch, and I'm all off in that ass
Multiple people are present and engaged in sexual activity, with the singer specifically emphasizing his involvement with a partner's posterior.
I'm way past the speed limit, yeah I'm driving it fast
The singer is engaging in sexual activity with great fervor and enthusiasm, with the reference to driving indicating the intensity and force of his actions.
Somethin' out of a magazine she belong on TV
The woman is stunningly beautiful and photogenic, suggesting she would belong in media.
She remind me of a pornstar the way she put it on me
The woman's sexual skills are comparable to those of a professional performer in the adult film industry.
Health club in this bitch
The setting for the sexual activity is in a health club or gym.
We working out in this bitch
The sexual activity is portrayed as a form of exercise.
Crazy sex, get ignorant, that's going dumb in this bitch
The sexual encounter is intense and uninhibited, with a reference to being ignorant suggesting a lack of concern for propriety or decorum.
Yeah she's a star out this flick
The woman is the standout feature of the sexual encounter, or 'flick'.
Give her five stars in this bitch
The woman's sexual performance merits the highest rating, as if she were a film or restaurant.
Shawty know the whole routine, she ain't gotta practice this shit
The woman is so experienced and skilled in sexual activity, she does not need to practice.
So good, so good, she's so good
The woman's sexual prowess is lauded with repetition of the phrase 'so good.'
She remind me of Holly, a Meagan Good, Angelina for sure, Julia, Keri, Gabrielle, Taraji, Sanaa and Google your mind for an actress
The woman's beauty and acting skill are compared to many well-known actresses, with a suggestion to search the internet for more examples.
At midnight the genius stroke the fuck outta you
The reference to midnight and genius suggest that the encounter is occurring in a creative and inspired setting, with the singer confident in his sexual skills.
Baby girl you hit this the wrong way it choke the fuck outta you
The sexual contact is intense to the point of causing choking, with a suggestion that the woman may not have been expecting this level of intensity.
I rap you in these sheets and smoke the fuck outta you
The sexual activity is portrayed as all-consuming and enveloping, with the reference to smoking suggesting an intoxicating or addictive nature.
Hit you with this D properly and turn the clock outta you
The singer is confident in his sexual prowess and the ability to satisfy his partner, ending the encounter when he is ready.
Maybe in the morning I can get a buck outta you
The suggestion that the encounter is transactional and may result in payment during the morning, continuing the theme of sexual activity as a business.
If your credit is on point get a truck outta you
Another reference to payment, with the suggestion that the woman may provide a truck as a form of compensation.
Do the fuck I gotta do, you a fan
The singer is willing to do whatever is necessary to satisfy the woman, with the implication that she is in awe or admiration of him.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DERNST EMILE, ROBERT KELLY, TYRONE WILLIAM GRIFFIN JR
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@Kingkeem995
This whole album deserves WAY more recognition
@shakirareedus
hell yea
@alexanderscalzo340
Not just the album Ty Dolls $ign himself does!!!
@zeusmerc1272
nearly 2 years later and I'm still bumping.. Ty and R-Kelly are my singing inspirations.
@alexanderscalzo340
Same Ty Dolla Sign & R. Kelly had a huge impact as an musician!!!
@anniebull3225
Omfg love this whole album I'm gunna buy it 5 times
@Artmanthegreatbackup2
I bought it twice
@spainengland1
When Ty goes for it theres nothing stopping him
@karelessdacapo4899
Killed it!! π₯π₯π₯π₯π
@TeeMarie_82
Dope album Ty Dolla SMDH keep bringing that heat!