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.
Front Back & Side to Side
UGK Lyrics
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Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Never let ho-ass niggas ride
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
I got a '64 Chevy in my yard
A white drop top, pearl paint job is hard
White plush inside southern robe is fresh
Triple gold double-A Dayton's is the best, ugh
I got them sixteen switches like Dre
Cos where I'm from nigga that's what everybody play
UGK-1 written smooth on my plates
'Cause trill-ass niggas don't never come fake
I'm 'bout to hit Dove Way, just past Troy's
I'm dippin' by myself, I'm 'bout to call up my boys
I pass up the corner I see some bitches lookin' fine
I hit the corner one more time to see the booty from behind
Got to the corner, hit the switch and made it jump
I got the JVC's and the trigger so it bump, uh
I know you ho-ass niggas wanna ride, bitch
I got the front, back, and side to side, daddy
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Never let ho-ass niggas ride
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Never let ho-ass niggas ride
Tight white interior, candy apple red 'Lac, bitch
Solid gold snowflakes with that honey gloss
And tighter than a sheep's dick
Hittin the switches make the ass jump
Hood tall, solid gold true chrome jacks up the ass, whoa
Smoke be the jack town mack
In a caddy, six fuckin' fifteen, hittin' hard than a nigga's daddy
And all you hoes gettin' dick, in yo' back
Goin' smack from a country-ass gold teeth chicken eatin' mack
'Cause I'm a player that get sweet and gushy
I take your bitch to my crib and throw a party on that pussy
And watch the niggas jock a G
Big cars, big money, big nuts, shit it's Smoke D
Wit the smooth G-ride gettin' scandalous
Pussy, I dismantle it, these hoes can't handle it
Fine-ass, big booty bitches in my ride
'Cause the Smoke got that front
That back, and side to side, nigga
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Never let ho-ass niggas ride
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Got front and back, and side to side
Never let ho-ass niggas ride
Yeah it's the 9-4
That mean it's super tight, right?
For the niggas hittin' them switches
Spice 1, I know he hittin' them switches
Yeah, that fool, Brad
I know he hittin' them switches, you know what I'm sayin'?
H-town, D-Town, Atlanta, GA, yeah
And all my niggas say, and all my fools down in N.O.
Yeah, hittin' them switches, that shit tight
Ha, yeah, K Dogg down in PA (right)
Candy queen hittin 'them switches (right, right)
What's up D-Ray? (Uh, you know it)
Oh yeah, I'm flossy
It's the Gulfway Boulevard menace
Tearing up all four motherfucking corners on your block, bitch
Nothin' but that bunny hop happenin, hard cappin'
Daily routine, my shit is plush
Interior crush and nigga I'm too clean, huh
Don't be like the rest
I must excite the best in your soul
So let a nigga take control
And do what the fuck you been waitin' to see
And that's me rolling on three Dayton's
With one of them hoes in the air, just hanging up there
Sitting fat' than a bitch and I don't care
I'm just puffing on red here
Rolled in a fronto leaf I got from little daddy in the NO
And even though I wish I had some indo
I don't give a fat fuck, with a six pack
Twelves in the trunk, chrome dip
Nigga don't trip, I ain't nobody's punk
So swing down sweet rag top and let me ride
Wanna skate? Baby, don't wait, let's glide and slide, right
Never let ho-ass niggas ride (true)
Uh
Never let ho-ass niggas ride
Got front, back, and side to side
Never let ho-ass niggas ride (got front, back, and side to side)
Got front, back, and side to side
Never let ho-ass niggas ride
Got front, back, and side to side
"Front Back & Side to Side" is a song by the legendary hip hop duo UGK. The song is a celebration of the duo’s cars complete with hydraulics, plush interiors, and custom paint jobs. The seemingly uncomplicated song is actually a potent statement on African American ownership of material possessions, especially cars. The lyrics recognize the importance of hard work and how black Americans have to work harder and smarter to have the same things. It’s a tribute to the Southside's car culture, while also poking fun at men who spend all their income on tricked out vehicles.
The song opens with the chorus, “Got front and back and side to side/ Never let ho-ass n****s ride”, which repeats multiple times throughout the song. The lyrics have a deeper meaning than just keeping freeloading people out of the car. The phrase "ho-ass" refers to anyone who hasn't worked for or contributed to the vehicle's purchase. Essentially, this is a way of affirming pride in one’s material possessions.
The lyrics then proceed to detail the luxurious vehicular lifestyle. It talks about the Chevy in the front yard, a pearl paint job, and customized Dayton's. The song also mentions the popular car mod of the time, the sixteen switches, which create the titular “front back and side to side” movement.
Line by Line Meaning
Got front and back, and side to side
I have a car with hydraulic switches which can move in four directions
Never let ho-ass niggas ride
I never allow fake, unreliable, or untrustworthy people to ride in my car
I got a '64 Chevy in my yard
I own a 1964 Chevrolet car parked in my premises
A white drop top, pearl paint job is hard
The exterior of my car is painted in white with pearl paint, and it looks amazing
White plush inside southern robe is fresh
The interior of my car is white and feels new and fresh
Triple gold double-A Dayton's is the best, ugh
The car rims are triple gold with double-A Dayton's, and they are the best
I got them sixteen switches like Dre
I have installed sixteen hydraulic switches in my car like Dr. Dre
Cos where I'm from nigga that's what everybody play
I belong to a community where everyone has a car with hydraulic switches
UGK-1 written smooth on my plates
My car has a license plate with the smooth UGK-1 written on it
'Cause trill-ass niggas don't never come fake
The plate denotes that I am a genuine, trustworthy person
I'm 'bout to hit Dove Way, just past Troy's
I am driving to Dove Way, which is a place beyond Troy's location
I'm dippin' by myself, I'm 'bout to call up my boys
I am driving alone and plan on calling my friends later
I pass up the corner I see some bitches lookin' fine
I cross the street corner where I notice some attractive women
I hit the corner one more time to see the booty from behind
I pass by the street corner one more time to see the women from behind
Got to the corner, hit the switch and made it jump
As I approach the street corner, I use the hydraulic switches to make my car jump
I got the JVC's and the trigger so it bump, uh
My car's audio system has JVC speakers and amplifiers, which create an excellent sound
I know you ho-ass niggas wanna ride, bitch
Fake people are envious of my car and want to ride in it
Tight white interior, candy apple red 'Lac, bitch
The car's interior is small but cozy and the car's exterior color is candy apple red
Solid gold snowflakes with that honey gloss
The rims are made of solid gold and have a honey-gloss finish
And tighter than a sheep's dick
The car's suspension system is stiff like a sheep's penis
Hittin the switches make the ass jump
Using the hydraulic switches makes the car's rear jump
Hood tall, solid gold true chrome jacks up the ass, whoa
The solid gold true chrome hood raises the car's rear end significantly
Smoke be the jack town mack
I am a confident person from Texas, known for my personality and style
In a caddy, six fuckin' fifteen, hittin' hard than a nigga's daddy
I drive a Cadillac with a powerful 615 horsepower engine that impresses everybody
And all you hoes gettin' dick, in yo' back
All the unfaithful women are cheating on their partners by having sex with others in my car
Goin' smack from a country-ass gold teeth chicken eatin' mack
I am often teased by others due to my rural background, golden teeth, and my love for chicken
'Cause I'm a player that get sweet and gushy
I am a smooth-talking womanizer who can charm women easily
I take your bitch to my crib and throw a party on that pussy
I take women to my house and have sexual intercourse with them
And watch the niggas jock a G
Men appreciate and admire my car and style
Big cars, big money, big nuts, shit it's Smoke D
I love having large-sized cars, money, and confidence
Wit the smooth G-ride gettin' scandalous
I drive smoothly, but my questionable behavior always raises eyebrows
Pussy, I dismantle it, these hoes can't handle it
I am good at seducing women, and they cannot resist me
Fine-ass, big booty bitches in my ride
I have attractive women with large buttocks riding in my car
It's the Gulfway Boulevard menace
I am known as the Gulfway Boulevard menace for my driving habits
Tearing up all four motherfucking corners on your block, bitch
I am driving recklessly and destructively on all four corners of your block
Nothin' but that bunny hop happenin, hard cappin'
My car is jumping and bouncing crazily
Daily routine, my shit is plush
This is a part of my daily life, and everything I own is luxurious
Interior crush and nigga I'm too clean, huh
The interior of my car is beautiful and well-maintained, and I myself am always clean and hygienic
Don't be like the rest
I encourage people to be unique and different
I must excite the best in your soul
I aim to bring the best out of people's souls by inspiring them
So let a nigga take control
Allow me to take control and lead the way
And do what the fuck you been waitin' to see
I encourage people to do whatever they have been waiting or planning to do
And that's me rolling on three Dayton's
I am driving on three Dayton rims
With one of them hoes in the air, just hanging up there
One of my tires is elevated due to the car's hydraulic suspension system
Sitting fat' than a bitch and I don't care
The car feels substantial and significant, and I am unbothered by others' opinions
I'm just puffing on red here
I am smoking a Red brand cigarette
Rolled in a fronto leaf I got from little daddy in the NO
I smoke a cigar rolled in a natural leaf obtained from my friend's daddy in New Orleans
And even though I wish I had some indo
Although I wish I had some marijuana
I don't give a fat fuck, with a six pack
I am not concerned and have a six-pack of beer
Twelves in the trunk, chrome dip
The car speakers are size 12, and the rims have a chrome finish
Nigga don't trip, I ain't nobody's punk
I am fearless and will not back down easily
So swing down sweet rag top and let me ride
Lower the convertible roof of your sweet car, and let me join you in the ride
Wanna skate? Baby, don't wait, let's glide and slide, right
Do you want to ride together? Don't wait and let's go together in style
Never let ho-ass niggas ride (true)
I always make sure not to let unreliable or fake people ride with me in my car
Uh
An interjection to emphasize a point
Got front, back, and side to side
I own a car with hydraulic switches that can move in four directions
Never let ho-ass niggas ride (got front, back, and side to side)
I always ensure that fake or unreliable people do not ride in my car that can move in four directions thanks to the hydraulic switches.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andre Romell Young, Eric Wright, Smoke D, O'shea Jackson, George Joseph Jr. Porter, Leo Nocentelli, Arthur Neville, Joseph Modeliste, Bernard James Freeman, Chad L. Butler
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@MileyCyrusSwollenGums
Pimp C rappin that first verse until he ran outta breath still gives me chills. RIP Sweet Jones
@thkyou85
From bahhhhh hiiiiiind
@j.alexander4948
Yeah he spent everything on that ... he was an all the way type dude .. nicca always came in so hard too. One of the best 2 ever grace the MIC.
RIP Chad Butler aka James Jones
@natedean7228
I love that part … from beeehhhhind!
@robertaltman7878
Hit the corna 1 mo time ta see booty from behiiiiind
@beviebevilasmiles3300
❤yesss
@codym7299
FUCKING CLASSIC, STILL BUMPING THIS SHIT TILL THE DAY I DIE
RIP PIMP C!
THE TRILLEST OF THE TRILL
@dpenduro8950
Wtf is trill?
@andregilbert8060
Bassline and organ off da chain. Sick lyrics wit killer beats!
@sntruck
I got a question i remember a song called now I think gold digger back some time around 1994 or 95, 96 I believe UKG but I will never forget that organ sound and bass i have been hoping to hear that song again maybe I'm wrong about the title unless it's a nother rap song or group but with that organ sound just like back and forth song do you know what song I'm talking about?