UGK, from Port Arthur, TX, the neighboring city to Beaumont, TX, released their debut EP The Southern Way in 1992. It was distributed by local record label Bigtyme Recordz and only available as an audio cassette. They quickly caught the attention of Jive Records, and were signed to a five album record contract. Their major label debut album Too Hard to Swallow was released later that same year, on November 10. While it featured several new recordings, it also featured several songs that had been culled from The Southern Way. However, several songs that had been intended to be included on the album were excised at the last minute, apparently due to their overly explicit content. Five of these songs would surface two months before Too Hard to Swallow’s release, on an EP distributed by Bigtyme Recordz; appropriately enough, the EP was titled Banned.
Their sophomore album Super Tight… was released two years later, on August 30. Unlike their previous effort, it managed to break into the Billboard Hot 200, but ultimately peaked at a disappointing #95. Two more years passed before the release of their third album, Ridin’ Dirty. It performed better than either of its predecessors, and almost broke into the Hot 200’s top-ten, before stopping short at #15. Ridin’ Dirty would also be UGK’s last album for the time being, as they went on a five year hiatus not long afterward.
In the interim, UGK made a high-profile guest appearance on Jay-Z’s 2000 smash hit “Big Pimpin” and also appeared on Three 6 Mafia’s hit “Sippin’ on Some Sizzurp” later the very same year. Both of these collaborations greatly increased their reputation, and helped fuel anticipation for their next project. Unfortunately, Jive failed to capitalize on this new-found interest in the duo, as their sixth album, 2001’s Dirty Money, came and went with little or no fanfare.
Further problems arose in 2002, when Pimp C was incarcerated for an aggravated gun assault charge on January 28. Throughout the time of his incarceration, Bun B carried on the UGK name by making numerous guest appearances on songs by other artists, with every appearance either mentioning Pimp C or featuring a “Free Pimp C!” or “Free the Pimp” chant. Many of UGK’s peers did the same, and mentioned Pimp C in their own songs with or without Bun B. During this period, Jive released a Best of UGK album, as well as a Chopped & Screwed remix album.
As a result of Pimp C’s incarceration, both members of UGK began solo careers out of necessity. Rap-A-Lot Records released Pimp C’s solo debut, Sweet James Jones Stories, on March 1, 2005. Bun B later released his own solo foray, Trill, on October 18, 2005. It opened at #6 on the Billboard Hot 200, and also peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-hop Album chart. It was quickly certified gold by the RIAA.
On December 30, 2005, Pimp C was released from prison and was scheduled to be on parole until December 2009. He released his first post-incarceration album, titled Pimpalation, on July 25, 2006.
UGK released Underground Kingz, their 7th studio album in August 2007. The two-disc, 26-track album hit #1 on the Billboard charts after selling 157,000 copies in its first week, strongly supported by the hit single Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You). The single featured OutKast, and used a beat created by Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul and Juicy J, which was originally used in a song by Project Pat.
On December 4th, 2007, Pimp C was found dead at age 33 in his room at Hollywood’s La Mondrian hotel in Los Angeles, California, where he had been playing shows with Too $hort. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office Pimp C died from accidental overdose of Promethazine/Codeine “syrup” combined with a preexisting medical condition known as sleep apnea, which causes a person to stop breathing during sleep. He was buried on December 11th, 2007 in his hometown of Port Arthur, TX.
Choppin Blades
UGK Lyrics
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How you doin with yo nigga
We be ridin' we be rollin'
We be fuckin bitches every mornin'
Nigga don't mess with us
UGK bitch that's us
Fuck around and die that's the truth
I ain't gotta lie gotta cry
That's you bitch I see you smile
Ain't a thang got 12 hoes
Got a jag got a benz
Niggas like us do whut?
(whassup)
Choppin' blades
(chorus)
We be choppin blades rollin' up in tha streets
We be gettin drunk smokin' up in tha streets
We be fuckin hoes up in my streets
Its 'cause that jigga man ain't pimpin' anymore
In these streets
We chop blades
And hot babes and right fo us and shit
And bitch don't fuck round no mo
I gotta blade gotta bitch
Don't mess with our shit
I don't play around when the time comes
To be serious
And the bitch wants me to cum in my cereal
Killer that is with no fuckin soul
The end is near bitch watch this shit as it goes
[Chorus)
Die bitch muddafucka
I kill a punk muddafucka
I hate em muddafuckaz
They don't deserve bitch muddafucka
This is rap bitch muddafucka
So fuck yeah bitch that me
UGK representin the shit in our streets
[Chorus]
Ye that's us
Ye we doin' whut?
Ye we choppin blades
Should I could I?
Hell ye
We choppin blades
Choppin blades
Oh fuck yeah
The lyrics to UGK's song Choppin Blades talk about the rapper's lifestyle and how they enjoy being in control of their lives. The lyrics describe how they ride and roll with their gang, and enjoy having sex with women in the morning. They warn not to mess with them, referring to themselves as UGK, as the consequences can be deadly.
The chorus of the song suggests that the rappers are getting drunk, smoking, and having sex with women in the streets, and that their lifestyle is superior to others, maybe even to Jay-Z’s (who is referred to as “Jigga man” in the lyrics) as he is no longer a pimp.
Overall, the song portrays a lifestyle of wealth, sex, and danger, and emphasizes the things that matter to these rappers as being power and control over their actions and environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Say nigga whatup nigga
Greetings, my acquaintance. How are you doing today?
We be ridin' we be rollin'
We are driving and cruising around.
We be fuckin bitches every mornin'
We engage in sexual activity with multiple women every morning.
Nigga don't mess with us
Do not attempt to cause conflict with us.
UGK bitch that's us
We are UGK, and we are proud of it.
Fuck around and die that's the truth
Engage in risky behavior and face the consequences.
I ain't gotta lie gotta cry
I don't have to tell falsehoods, but I'm not afraid to show emotion.
Ain't a thang got 12 hoes
It's nothing to have twelve women at once.
Got a jag got a benz
I have a Jaguar and a Mercedes-Benz at my disposal.
Niggas like us do whut?
What do individuals like us tend to do?
(whassup)
What is currently happening?
Choppin' blades
Driving around with sharp automobile rims.
We be choppin blades rollin' up in tha streets
We ride around in the streets with razor-sharp car rims.
We be gettin drunk smokin' up in tha streets
We consume alcohol and smoke in the streets.
We be fuckin hoes up in my streets
We engage in sexual activity with women in the streets.
Its 'cause that jigga man ain't pimpin' anymore
This decline in the quality of the streets is due to Jay-Z's lack of involvement in the pimping business.
And hot babes and right fo us and shit
Attractive women are attracted to and interested in us.
And bitch don't fuck round no mo
And women refrain from causing trouble with us moving forward.
I gotta blade gotta bitch
I have a sharp car rim and a woman.
Don't mess with our shit
Do not interfere with our belongings or actions.
I don't play around when the time comes
I am serious when circumstances warrant it.
To be serious
To be honest and grave.
And the bitch wants me to cum in my cereal
And a woman requested that I ejaculate in my morning meal.
Killer that is with no fuckin soul
A heartless murderer is present.
The end is near bitch watch this shit as it goes
The conclusion is imminent, observe the situation.
Die bitch muddafucka
Perish, despicable human being.
I kill a punk muddafucka
I murder a worthless individual.
They don't deserve bitch muddafucka
They do not merit being referred to as human beings.
This is rap bitch muddafucka
This is the genre of music known as rap.
So fuck yeah bitch that me
Of course, I am the one involved in this situation.
Ye that's us
Indeed, it is we who are involved in these activities.
Ye we doin' whut?
Right, what are we doing again?
Should I could I?
Perhaps I should attempt this action?
Hell ye
Absolutely, without a doubt.
Choppin blades
Driving with sharp automobile rims.
Oh fuck yeah
Most certainly, without a doubt.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDT JONES, CHAD BUTLER, BERNARD FREEMAN, DANELL STEVENS, EARL STEVENS, TENINA STEVENS, JESSE WEAVER, MARVIN WHITEMON
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Tyler Smith
Nobody can replace pimp c. I’m glad I was raised on real rap.
TyAngel Adams
Facts - everytime I start talking about Real Rap/Hip Hop, these new generation clowns start trying to tear my head off - but I have to keep on representing for Pac, Biggie, Scarface and Getto Boys, Master P and the No Limit Camp, Death Row, Bone Thug N Harmony, Twista, Do or Die, Dayton Family, Trick Daddy, 8Ball & MJG, Project Pat 3/6 Mafia, Cash Money, Rap A Lot, OutKast, Luniz, E40, 2Short, Ice Cube and NWA - dam shame what Rap/Hip Hop has turned into
Trilla Gorilla
RIP Pimp. Everyday I'm grateful for your contributions to music.
Jason Gilchrist
True pioneers of the Dirty Souf, RIP Chad Butler AKA Pimp C. 🙏🏾 From Port Arthur to worldwide🌎the Pimp is forever a legend and eternally a king! 👑💪🎯
What Big Eyes You Have
This track got heavy rotation, when I was out there livin' that life, making Pimp C proud! 😎🤘🏾 #LongLiveThePimp #UGKforLife
Exquisite Halo
Still in rotation 🙌🏾
Benji Smith
Anyone pushing 40, and jamming this?
Step Daddy
Just you, grandpa. FOH.
Patrick Jesek
Just turned 40 2 weeks ago and of course I'm still jammin this classic.
Bigdickchaney Tripp
Facts I’m 35 much love from Mississippi