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.
Good Stuff
UGK Lyrics
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Lookin', lookin', tighten up, tryin' to tighten up
Where the hoes, where the hoes
Check it out
I'm coming down candy, I put in my work
Got a $10,000 link medalion hangin' on a $2000 shirt
The game's been good
Bitches tryin' to price my diamonds
But that shit is just so common
'Cause they see a nigga shinin'
But I'm movin' too fast
96 karats if you think that you could manage
Got the drink and the salad
Now the bitch is on the Jag
I'm comin' down Gulf way, I'm tryin' to see what's up
I see big ass and some titties
Now we flippin' in the 'Burban to the city
The attitude's shitty but I bought no plex
Ain't talkin' 'bout the Malcolm but I'm ridin' on the X
The highway was so wet, I'm slippin' out my lane
The bitch was on her knees, but now she's runnin' me a game
I bet you never seen a big truck like that
I bet you never got a dick sucked like that
The bitch didn't know that I was tapin' the whole scene
Now we watchin' that bitch suck me on a 5 piece screen
The glitter and the gleam, we saw them in the show
Chauffeurs and the sofas, hotel pictures and the hoes
I got the haters, and the jackers, and the million dollar crackers
Tryin' to close me down, but I got ghetto love
I'm Pimp C bitch, I'm comin' down richer than rich
So bitch you know you gotta gimme good stuff
Lookin' for that good stuff
Ba ba babada da da
Tighten up on your backstroke
Ba ba babada da da
Lookin' for that good stuff
Tighten up on your backstroke
Comin' down on fresh paint
Blowin' Swisher Sweet smoke
We flippin' worldwide, P.A.T. International jetsetters
Bigger than the Hollywood letters
But don't get us confused, you lose when you bet us
Breakin' off the jealous with pitch black Barettas
My fellas and tellers who holdin' plex against them Texas boys
Bringin' the noise to haters in 9-6 plex
Like you major boy you have done played yourself
Too $hort smoked you like a Newport, and you bought
A one-way ticket to something bigger than you
Over your head and got scared
Exactly what I figured you'd do
Now who you kiddin', I'm slangin', bangin', and skiddin'
Bustin' playa moves and if you done it and did it
As I sit in the lap of luxury
DEA is tryin' to stick bugs to me
Undercover motherfucker tried to sell drugs to me
What could be more throw
Mafioso's puttin' bombs under my load
Never show no grief miss the signs in the climate
Now I'm comin' down shinin'
Pieces and chains full of diamonds
I'm winin' and dinin' and Caligula
Pretty boys gettin' off the hook
Bitches sayin' but I'm diggin' ya
But I know that make ya mega crunk
And make ya make it man it make a nigga wanna pop trunk
Got skunk from the Rasta, eatin' pasta, steak and lobster
Like a mobster and gots to be lookin' for the good stuff
Lookin' for that good stuff
Ba ba babada da da
Tighten up on your backstroke
Ba ba babada da da
Lookin' for that good stuff
Tighten up on your backstroke
Comin' down on fresh paint
Blowin' Swisher Sweet smoke
Lookin' for that good stuff
Ba ba babada da da
Tighten up on your backstroke
Ba ba babada da da
Lookin' for that good stuff
Tighten up on your backstroke
Comin' down on fresh paint
Blowin' Swisher Sweet smoke
UGK's song "Good Stuff" features the southern hip-hop duo rapping about their luxurious lifestyle while searching for the "good stuff," which could refer to drugs, women or material possessions. The chorus instructs the listener to "tighten up" while searching, indicating the need for focus and precision.
The song includes references to the duo's expensive jewelry, cars and clothes, along with their encounters with women. Despite having everything they want, UGK faces challenges from the DEA and their rivals. Pimp C boasts about his wealth and influence, yet acknowledges the dangers of his lifestyle, such as the possibility of being bombed by his enemies.
Line by Line Meaning
Where the hoes, where the hoes
Asking where the prostitutes are.
Lookin', lookin', tighten up, tryin' to tighten up
Searching for them while getting ready.
Where the hoes, where the hoes
Repeating the question of where the prostitutes are.
Check it out
Take a look around.
I'm coming down candy, I put in my work
Driving a car with candy paint and worked hard for it.
Got a $10,000 link medalion hangin' on a $2000 shirt
Wearing an expensive necklace on a relatively cheaper shirt.
The game's been good
Referring to life in general and how good it is.
And all the hoes wanna sit on leather and the wood
Prostitutes like to sit on leather seats and wood accents.
Bitches tryin' to price my diamonds
Women are trying to figure out how much his diamond jewelry cost.
But that shit is just so common
The act of pricing his diamonds is not special, rare or unique.
'Cause they see a nigga shinin'
Women price his diamonds because they notice his flashy appearance.
But I'm movin' too fast
He is living life quickly.
96 karats if you think that you could manage
He has a lot of carats in his jewelry, and only some people can handle that much.
Got the drink and the salad
He has both alcoholic drinks and healthy salads.
Now the bitch is on the Jag
The prostitute he is with is now in his car.
I'm comin' down Gulf way, I'm tryin' to see what's up
Driving down Gulf Freeway, just looking around.
I see big ass and some titties
Spotting a female with large buttocks and breasts.
Now we flippin' in the 'Burban to the city
Driving in a Chevrolet Suburban SUV to the city.
The attitude's shitty but I bought no plex
The prostitute's attitude is unpleasant, but he did not beat her up.
Ain't talkin' 'bout the Malcolm but I'm ridin' on the X
Not talking about the Malcolm X movie, but on a vehicle with an X on it.
The highway was so wet, I'm slippin' out my lane
The roads were slippery so he swerved out of his lane.
The bitch was on her knees, but now she's runnin' me a game
The prostitute was previously performing oral sex but now she is talking.
I bet you never seen a big truck like that
Challenging the listener if they have ever seen a big truck like his.
I bet you never got a dick sucked like that
Challenging the listener if they ever received oral sex like he is getting now.
The bitch didn't know that I was tapin' the whole scene
The prostitute was unaware that the sexual act was being recorded.
Now we watchin' that bitch suck me on a 5 piece screen
They are now watching the recorded sexual act on a TV screen.
The glitter and the gleam, we saw them in the show
Saw glitzy things on a performance stage.
Chauffeurs and the sofas, hotel pictures and the hoes
Being at luxurious and comfortable places like hotels with pictures and prostitutes.
I got the haters, and the jackers, and the million dollar crackers
Having enemies, robbers, and the wealthy people trying to harm him.
Tryin' to close me down, but I got ghetto love
His enemies want him to fail, but he still has love for his community.
I'm Pimp C bitch, I'm comin' down richer than rich
Introducing himself as Pimp C and stating that he is unapologetically rich.
So bitch you know you gotta gimme good stuff
Prostitutes must perform sexual acts well for him.
We flippin' worldwide, P.A.T. International jetsetters
He and his crew are traveling around the world in style.
Bigger than the Hollywood letters
They are better and greater than the famous sign in Hollywood.
But don't get us confused, you lose when you bet us
Confusing them with others is a mistake, and betting against them is a guaranteed loss.
Breakin' off the jealous with pitch black Barettas
Defending themselves from jealous people with black guns.
My fellas and tellers who holdin' plex against them Texas boys
His group and friends have conflict with rivals from Texas.
Bringin' the noise to haters in 9-6 plex
Causing troubles to haters at that time in the 1996 plex era.
Like you major boy you have done played yourself
You made yourself look foolish.
Too $hort smoked you like a Newport, and you bought
Too $hort beat you easily, and you lost the bet.
A one-way ticket to something bigger than you
Went into something bigger than expected, and cannot handle it.
Over your head and got scared
The situation exceeds their capabilities, and it frightens them.
Exactly what I figured you'd do
He was expecting the person to react that way.
Now who you kiddin', I'm slangin', bangin', and skiddin'
It's impossible to lie to him because he lives his life criminally.
Bustin' playa moves and if you done it and did it
Making moves and done before.
As I sit in the lap of luxury
Sitting comfortably in his luxurious environment.
DEA is tryin' to stick bugs to me
He is being investigated by the DEA for drug-related issues.
Undercover motherfucker tried to sell drugs to me
An undercover cop offered him drugs.
What could be more throw
The situation cannot get any worse.
Mafioso's puttin' bombs under my load
Being threatened by mafia people with explosives under his car.
Never show no grief miss the signs in the climate
Never show any sorrow or stress despite warning signs.
Now I'm comin' down shinin'
He is coming down while showing off his flashy style.
Pieces and chains full of diamonds
Wearing many diamond jewelry pieces and chains.
I'm winin' and dinin' and Caligula
Having expensive dates with a reference to the Roman Emperor Caligula.
Pretty boys gettin' off the hook
Attractive men are getting out of trouble easily.
Bitches sayin' but I'm diggin' ya
Women are giving him speech but he is interested in them too.
But I know that make ya mega crunk
He knows that what he does excites him.
And make ya make it man it make a nigga wanna pop trunk
The excitement makes him want to play loud music from his trunk.
Got skunk from the Rasta, eatin' pasta, steak and lobster
Got high-grade marijuana from a Rastafarian and ate pasta along with steak and lobster.
Like a mobster and gots to be lookin' for the good stuff
Feeling like a mafia person and always searching for good things, especially sexual acts.
Tighten up on your backstroke
Improve your sexual performance, especially oral sex.
Comin' down on fresh paint
Driving a car with newly-painted fresh paint.
Blowin' Swisher Sweet smoke
Smoking a brand of cigars known as Swisher Sweets.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD JAMES FREEMAN, CHAD L. BUTLER, ERNEST JR. POLK, JOHN RAYMOND FLIPPIN, WILLIAM CURTIS
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