A$AP Rocky is a rapper and model from Harlem, New York. He is a member of the rap collective, “A$AP Mob” but has also released many solo albums that feature no presence from the other Mob members. He made his mixtape debut in 2011, with the “LIVE. LOVE. A$AP” mixtape which was met with generally positive reception. Rocky’s combination of his southern rap influences with his traditional New York sound really struck a chord with audiences. He followed this mixtape with his 2013 album “LONG. LIVE. A$AP” which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The album boasted features from Kendrick Lamar, Drake, 2 Chainz, Joey Bada$$, and Action Bronson among many others. The album was generally well received although some fans weren’t interested in Rocky’s more accessible and mainstream sound found on this album. He followed this with his 2015 album “AT. LONG. LAST. A$AP” which was received well by both critics and fans. A lot of listeners consider this to be Rocky’s best album to date as it took inspiration from both his debut mixtape and “LONG. LIVE. A$AP.” to create a more in depth musical experience for longtime followers of Rocky, but was also accessible enough for general audiences. The album also debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and featured collaborations with Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Future among others. His most recent album “Testing” which released in 2018 is perhaps his most experimental album to date. The album received mixed reviews and some listeners felt it was too different from Rocky’s past works. Like Tyler’s equivalent album “Cherry Bomb”, the album has grown on listeners over time. His fans are patiently awaiting his next album “ALL SMILES”
Tyler and A$AP Rocky despite not showing up on each other’s solo albums very often, are frequent collaborators and very close friends. Their relationship started through comparisons drawn between Tyler’s group “Odd Future” and Rocky’s group “A$AP Mob” as they were both exploding in popularity in the early 2010s and in a way reignited a smaller “West Coast vs. East Coast” feud. Tyler encouraged the feud through comments made at shows or in interviews although Rocky didn’t really entertain it very much. In 2015 Tyler and Rocky co-headlined a tour alongside Vince Staples and Danny Brown. They were seen together many times after the tour had been over, leading people to believe they squashed their beef and became friends. This was confirmed with the release of “WHAT THE FUCK RIGHT NOW” which was a freestyle recorded by Tyler and Rocky, and was uploaded to Tyler’s personal YouTube channel on March 3rd, 2016. Since than the pair have worked together many times, such as on A$AP Mob’s “Cozy Tapes Vol. 1” where Rocky raps alongside Playboi Carti, Young Gleesh and Tyler, the Creator on the song “Telephone Calls”. Tyler would once again collaborate with Rocky on the song “Who Dat Boy” on Tyler’s very own “Flower Boy” album. They also released the song “Potato Salad” together on July 23rd, 2018. The song is the first song officially released by the two of them together, as a collaboration. Jaden Smith is also featured in the music video although his vocals are not present on the song. The two have not released any collaboration since although rumors of a “WANG$AP” collaboration album between the two are constantly emerging.
Potato Salad
Tyler The Creator & A$AP Rocky Lyrics
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Don't say shit like that
AWGE
You gon' show me from the top? Listen
Shout out Harlem, man
Shout out A$AP Rocky, man
AWGE in the building, man
What's good? Is that potato salad?
Niggas give me the cold shoulder, I can speak for myself
So I keep a high waist and alligator the belt
And got a belt with the holster, I ain't playing games
But got some lil' niggas who would do it, so I pass the controller
You get pressed and X'd out, triangle your nose
Pause your life if you squares try to mess with my O's, whoa
So cut the crap like shit barbers
'Cause we really with the beef like closeted gay fathers
Nigga we get dollars, give 'em to Ben Baller
Exchange for them chains that's all shiny with thick water
I got back pains, neck heavy like whipped cream
My whip clean, and they all white, I whip cream
And cop boys, and I joy stick, I whip cream and cop cribs
I got more space than big jeans, y'all sleeping on me
Explain why they got shit dreams, I'm alien
Got the laser gun with the big beam
Married to the money, my bitch green
No I don't sip lean, but ride around in rockets like Yao Ming
Y'all niggas weak
They thought I was goofy and all mouses
Double C my luggage and fill them with Comme blouses
Y'all cop kush, my nigga, I cop houses
And fill em with some Leo DiCap's and Cole Sprouses, nigga
Where we, Rocky, A$AP, GOLF boy, where we at, nigga in Paris
Fuck clothes, I cop pieces
Couple thots with me and them hoes is like divas
Got my Vans on but they look like sneakers
Flipped a couple packs, BasedGod in the speakers
Bass all in the speakers
In the field like baseball, play ball
Face wall when polices come
I don't rock Chanel, I rock channel
And no this ain't a purse, it's a satchel
Bless at you, nah I ain't sneeze
But if niggas want steam or smoke, bet I match you
Got a bullet with your name on the barrel
If hollows don't clip, you get nip like it's catfood
That dude, when I die they gotta make a statue
Bad attitude this ain't a purse it's a satchel
Go to any nigga with money up in my bracket
Then I think about the state of rapping
All the freshmans in the classes
All the super seniors mumblin' and ramblin'
Mumblin' and rappin'
Mumble rapping?
I find it hard to find actual talent
I find it hard to find a actual challenge
I'm like Shabazz Palace's last acid hit, elaborate
Rap Lab's labyrinth
Word to Kodak's Black's Lazaruth
Calldrops on the album skits (ayo)
I'm the channel that you watch, I'm the ammo in the Glock
Weird nigga, full suit with the sandals and the socks, stop
And based on my neck, boy
You would think I hate glass homes way I'm handling the rocks
Who cast the first stone? Bitch it's me, fuck you thought?
Real grunge nigga, I ain't got a flannel as the top
And I'm picking up guitar, strum nigga
Bum niggas wish they could make a Garden Shed
But they sleeping on me, man, like their arm is dead
I'm a wild nigga boy, and you farmer bred born
You ain't animal, you are corn (haha, yeah)
K shiz, what up, nigga?
I have nothing cool to do
The lyrics to Tyler the Creator's song "POTATO SALAD" describe the confidence and success of the singer, who doesn't rely on anyone else's help to succeed. The opening lines, "Niggas give me the cold shoulder, I can speak for myself, So I keep a high waist and alligator the belt," convey the singer's independence and self-reliance. He also boasts about his success, rapping about the expensive clothing and jewelry he owns, such as his "belt with the holster" and "chains that's all shiny with thick water."
Throughout the song, the singer asserts his dominance over others, warning anyone who tries to cross him that they will be "pressed and X'd out." There are also several references to video games, such as "pass the controller" and "joy stick," which create a playful, competitive tone. The lyrics end with a reference to other rappers and their success, which the singer seems to view as inferior to his own.
Overall, "POTATO SALAD" is a confidently delivered rap song that highlights the singer's self-sufficiency and success, while also playfully referencing video games and other rappers.
Line by Line Meaning
That's hot and horny
Expression of excitement or interest
Don't say shit like that
Do not say something inappropriate
AWGE
Reference to the A$AP Rocky-founded creative agency AWGE
You gon' show me from the top? Listen
Request for demonstration
Shout out Harlem, man
Acknowledgement of the Harlem neighborhood of New York City
Shout out A$AP Rocky, man
Acknowledgement of rapper A$AP Rocky
AWGE in the building, man
Reference to the presence of the creative agency AWGE
What's good? Is that potato salad?
Question about the dish being served
Yo, listen
Attention-getting statement
Niggas give me the cold shoulder, I can speak for myself
People ignore me but I am capable of advocating for myself
So I keep a high waist and alligator the belt
Wearing fashionable clothing
And got a belt with the holster, I ain't playing games
Possessing a weapon
But got some lil' niggas who would do it, so I pass the controller
Having others willing to carry out violent acts on behalf of oneself
You get pressed and X'd out, triangle your nose
Physical threat
Pause your life if you squares try to mess with my O's, whoa
Threat to take action against anyone who interferes with drugs or money
So cut the crap like shit barbers
Stop with the nonsense
'Cause we really with the beef like closeted gay fathers
Being involved in violent confrontation
Nigga we get dollars, give 'em to Ben Baller
Making money and giving it to jeweler Ben Baller
Exchange for them chains that's all shiny with thick water
Buying jewelry with large diamonds
I got back pains, neck heavy like whipped cream
Wearing heavy jewelry
My whip clean, and they all white, I whip cream
Driving a clean, white car
And cop boys, and I joy stick, I whip cream and cop cribs
Buying and selling real estate, including homes and apartments
I got more space than big jeans, y'all sleeping on me
Having a lot of success and being underestimated
Explain why they got shit dreams, I'm alien
Questioning the failures of others and feeling different
Got the laser gun with the big beam
Referencing a weapon
Married to the money, my bitch green
Loving money
No I don't sip lean, but ride around in rockets like Yao Ming
Not drinking lean, but feeling like a superstar athlete
Y'all niggas weak
Others lacking in strength
They thought I was goofy and all mouses
People underestimated or misunderstood him
Double C my luggage and fill them with Comme blouses
Packing designer clothes while traveling
Y'all cop kush, my nigga, I cop houses
Buying and selling real estate, including homes and apartments
And fill em with some Leo DiCap's and Cole Sprouses, nigga
Decorating homes with expensive furniture and other items
Where we, Rocky, A$AP, GOLF boy, where we at, nigga in Paris
Referencing the location and collaborators on the song
Fuck clothes, I cop pieces
Preferring to buy collectible items rather than clothing
Couple thots with me and them hoes is like divas
Being surrounded by attractive women
Got my Vans on but they look like sneakers
Wearing casual footwear
Flipped a couple packs, BasedGod in the speakers
Making money and listening to rapper Lil B
Bass all in the speakers
Enjoying loud and intense music
In the field like baseball, play ball
Enjoying life and competition
Face wall when polices come
Avoiding police in order to keep out of legal trouble
I don't rock Chanel, I rock channel
Mispronouncing the name of the fashion brand for comedic effect
And no this ain't a purse, it's a satchel
Correcting someone on the name of an accessory
Bless at you, nah I ain't sneeze
Poking fun at the phrase 'bless you'
But if niggas want steam or smoke, bet I match you
Willingness to engage in violent confrontation
Got a bullet with your name on the barrel
Threat to a specific individual
If hollows don't clip, you get nip like it's catfood
Threat of violent action
That dude, when I die they gotta make a statue
Feeling accomplished and influential
Bad attitude this ain't a purse it's a satchel
Proud of the individual accessories he possesses
Go to any nigga with money up in my bracket
Feeling equal to or better than wealthy peers
Then I think about the state of rapping
Reflecting on the current state of the music industry
All the freshmans in the classes
Observing younger artists in the industry
All the super seniors mumblin' and ramblin'
Critiquing established artists who lack creativity
Mumblin' and rappin'
Disliking the current trend of incoherent lyrics
Mumble rapping?
Questioning the value of unintelligible rap music
I find it hard to find actual talent
Struggling to discover meaningful and skillful musicians
I find it hard to find a actual challenge
Desiring more competition or engagement in the industry
I'm like Shabazz Palace's last acid hit, elaborate
Feeling psychedelic or unconventional
Rap Lab's labyrinth
Feeling trapped in the music industry
Word to Kodak's Black's Lazaruth
Honoring the rapper Kodak Black
Calldrops on the album skits (ayo)
Referencing a popular meme phrase
I'm the channel that you watch, I'm the ammo in the Glock
Being entertaining and dangerous in equal measure
Weird nigga, full suit with the sandals and the socks, stop
Appearing strange or unconventional
And based on my neck, boy
Pride in personal accessories or wealth
You would think I hate glass homes way I'm handling the rocks
Holding and displaying valuable jewelry
Who cast the first stone? Bitch it's me, fuck you thought?
Taking charge and being aggressive
Real grunge nigga, I ain't got a flannel as the top
Being unconventional but genuine
And I'm picking up guitar, strum nigga
Trying new things creatively
Bum niggas wish they could make a Garden Shed
Being superior or more creative than others
But they sleeping on me, man, like their arm is dead
Feeling overlooked or underestimated
I'm a wild nigga boy, and you farmer bred born
Being rebellious or unconventional
You ain't animal, you are corn (haha, yeah)
Insulting someone's lack of creativity or originality
K shiz, what up, nigga?
Acknowledging someone else in the song
I have nothing cool to do
Being bored or unproductive
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Craig Xavier Brockman, Lee Hatim, Melissa A. Elliott, Monica Brown, Rakim Mayers, Tyler Gregory Okonma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aaryannaik641
which song
edit: mannn you got me XD
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@Potato.69420
When Jaden said: “ “
I felt that😔
@zoharargov420pussyhunter
Same
@James-jb1do
BJ z mo m
@ironsurge1017
Shit went hard as well
@Apputhegreat12
Stfu or Tyler will make a salad outta you
@Potato.69420
Aravind Subhash I wouldn’t mind that 😉 (No Homo)
@matthewmccaleb5854
Can’t believe Kanye and Jay Z made a song about these two back in 2011.
@aaryannaik641
which song
edit: mannn you got me XD
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@princewillchris1330
@hellnoIdontwantmynameonyt Fr?
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@@princewillchris1330 lmao