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.
Int'l Players Anthem
UGK Lyrics
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Sayin' that I chose this cutie pie with whom I wanna be
And I apologize if this message gets you down
Then I CC'ed every girl that I'd see-see 'round town
And hate to see y'all frown, but I'd rather see her smilin'
Wetness all around me, true, but I'm no island, peninsula maybe
It makes no sense, I know crazy
Give up all this pussy cat that's in my lap, no lookin' back
They dip as quick as they can, the atmosphere is now ripped
I'm soul like a Pip, I'm glad it's night
So the light from the sun would not burn me on my bum
When I shoot the moon, high jump the broom
Like a preemie out the womb
My partner yellin', "Too soon, don't do it
Reconsider, read some literature on the subject"
You sure? Fuck it
You know we got your back like chiropractic
If that bitch do you dirty
We'll wipe her ass out in some detergent
Now hurry, hurry, gon' to the altar
I know you ain't a pimp, but pimp remember what I taught ya
Keep your heart, Three Stacks, keep your heart
Ay, keep your heart, Three Stacks, keep your heart
Man these girls is smart, Three Stacks, these girls is smart
Play your part, play your part
(Sweet Jones)
My bitch a choosy lover never fuck without a rubber
Never in the sheets, like it on top of the cover
Money on the dresser, drive a Kompressor
Top notch hoes get the most, not the lesser
Trash like to fuck for forty dollars in the club
Fuckin' up the game, bitch, ya gets no love
She be cross country, givin' all that she got
A thousand a pop, I'm pullin' Bentleys off the lot
I smashed up the gray one, bought me a red
Every time we hit the parkin' lot we turn heads
Some hoes wanna choose but them bitches too scary
Your bitch chose me, you ain't a pimp, you a fairy
(Oh-whoa, whoa, I choose you, girl, yeah)
Baby, you been rollin' solo, time to get down with the team
The grass is greener on that other side, if you know what I mean
I show you shit you've never seen, the Seven Wonders of the World (World)
And I can make you the eighth if you wanna be my girl (girl)
When I say my girl I don't mean my woman, that ain't my style
Need a real street stalker (stalker) to walk a green mile (mile)
We pilin' up the paper on the dinin' room table
'Cause you able to realize I'm the truth and not a fable (fable)
We rockin' Russian Sable, keep that 'chilla on the rack
What I look like with some thousand dollar shit up on my back?
I'm a million dollar mack that need a billion dollar bitch
Put my pimpin' in your life, watch ya daddy get rich
Easy as A-B-C, simple as 1-2-3
Get down with U-G-K, Pimp C, B-U-N B
'Cause what's a ho with no pimp? And what's a pimp with no hoes?
Don't be a lame, you know the game and how it goes
We tryin' to get chose
(Oh-whoa, whoa, I choose you, girl, yeah)
Eeny meeny decisions, with precision I pick or
Make my selection on who I choose to be wit'
Girl don't touch my protection, I know you want it to slip
But slippin' is somethin' I don't do, tippin' for life (mh-mhm)
That's like makin' it rain every month on schedule (mhm)
Let me tell you, get your parasol umbrella
'Cause it's gonna get wetter, better prepare ya for the C support
She supposed to spend it on that baby but we see she don't
Ask-ask Paul McCartney, the lawyers couldn't stop me
Slaughter-slaughter of them pockets, had to tie her to a rocket"
Send her into outer space, I know he wish he could
'Cause he payin' 20K a day, that bitch is eating good (good)
Like an infant on a double-D titty, just getting plump
'Cause you miscalculated the next to the-the last pump
Dump-dump in the gut, raw from the giddy-up
Better choose the right one or pick-pick the kiddies up (up)
(Shit) (Oh-whoa, whoa, I choose you, girl, yeah)
(I, I choose you, baby)
The lyrics of UGK Ft Outkast's song Int'l Players Anthem describe the struggle of two men who have given up on casual relationships and now want a meaningful connection with a woman whom they want to share their lives with. The song starts with the singer typing a message to an ex-girlfriend apologizing for letting her know that he has found someone else. He goes ahead to CC all the girls he knows around town to let them know that he has found someone he wants to be with. The artist admits that he chose his current lover over all the other girls because he wants to see her smile.
In the next verse, Pimp C raps his part talking about his high standards of women and hoping to attract a woman who can meet them. He refuses to engage in sexual affairs with anyone without a rubber and prefers the company of the finest women who are kind-hearted, intelligent, and have a social standing. Pimp C ends his verse by advising the male audience to step up their game and stop being "fairies" while trying to pimp women.
In the final verse, Andre 3000 advises his male listener to find someone who they can deeply connect with, a partner who is his soulmate. He promises his lover to take her to the seven wonders of the world and make eight, combining her with the wonders. He goes ahead to talk about his style of pimping that is different from others, and he needs a billion-dollar woman to support him.
Line by Line Meaning
So I typed a text to a girl I used to see
I sent a message to a former flame
Sayin' that I chose this cutie pie with whom I wanna be
Telling her I picked someone else to be with
And I apologize if this message gets you down
I'm sorry if my message hurts you
Then I CC'ed every girl that I'd see-see 'round town
I included all the women in town in my message
And hate to see y'all frown, but I'd rather see her smilin'
I don't want to upset anyone, but her happiness matters more to me
Wetness all around me, true, but I'm no island, peninsula maybe
I'm surrounded by temptation, but I'm not immune to it
It makes no sense, I know crazy
Even though it's illogical, it's how I feel
Give up all this pussy cat that's in my lap, no lookin' back
I'm willing to let go of all the other women in my life
Spaceships don't come equipped with rearview mirrors
It's pointless to look back at the past
They dip as quick as they can, the atmosphere is now ripped
They leave as soon as possible, the environment is chaotic
I'm soul like a Pip, I'm glad it's night
I feel like Gladys Knight's backup singers, but I'm happy it's dark outside
So the light from the sun would not burn me on my bum
I don't want to get sunburned on my backside
When I shoot the moon, high jump the broom
When I take a risk and get married
Like a preemie out the womb
I feel vulnerable and new to this
My partner yellin', "Too soon, don't do it
My friend warns me that it's early and I shouldn't rush
Reconsider, read some literature on the subject"
Reflect on it further, read more about it
You sure? Fuck it
I'm sure, let's do it
You know we got your back like chiropractic
We support you no matter what, like a chiropractor
If that bitch do you dirty
If your spouse cheats on you
We'll wipe her ass out in some detergent
We'll make sure she faces consequences
Now hurry, hurry, gon' to the altar
Now quickly, let's get married
I know you ain't a pimp, but pimp remember what I taught ya
Even though you're not a player, remember the advice I gave you
Keep your heart, Three Stacks, keep your heart
Keep your emotions in check, Three Stacks
Man these girls is smart, Three Stacks, these girls is smart
These women are intelligent, Three Stacks
My bitch a choosy lover never fuck without a rubber
My girlfriend is selective and always uses protection
Never in the sheets, like it on top of the cover
We don't have sex under the sheets, we prefer on top
Money on the dresser, drive a Kompressor
I leave money on the dresser, I drive a nice car
Top notch hoes get the most, not the lesser
The best prostitutes earn more money than the others
Trash like to fuck for forty dollars in the club
Some low-quality women will have sex for cheap in clubs
Fuckin' up the game, bitch, ya gets no love
You're ruining everything, you won't receive any support
She be cross country, givin' all that she got
She travels far, putting in lots of effort
A thousand a pop, I'm pullin' Bentleys off the lot
Each time, she charges a thousand dollars, I can buy cars with the money
I smashed up the gray one, bought me a red
I crashed one car and bought a new one in red
Every time we hit the parkin' lot we turn heads
We attract attention when we park our car
Some hoes wanna choose but them bitches too scary
Some women want to be with me, but they're too afraid
Your bitch chose me, you ain't a pimp, you a fairy
Your girlfriend picked me, you're not a player, you're gay
Baby, you been rollin' solo, time to get down with the team
You've been single for a while, it's time to join us
The grass is greener on that other side, if you know what I mean
The other option seems more appealing, if you catch my drift
I show you shit you've never seen, the Seven Wonders of the World (World)
I'll take you to see things you've never witnessed before, including the Seven Wonders of the World
And I can make you the eighth if you wanna be my girl (girl)
I'll make you feel even more special than the wonders, if you'll be with me
When I say my girl I don't mean my woman, that ain't my style
I don't like to use the term 'woman' for my lover
Need a real street stalker (stalker) to walk a green mile (mile)
I need a tough partner who can navigate the dangerous streets
We pilin' up the paper on the dinin' room table
We're accumulating lots of money on our dining room table
'Cause you able to realize I'm the truth and not a fable (fable)
You can see that what I say is real, not just a story
We rockin' Russian Sable, keep that 'chilla on the rack
We wear expensive fur coats, but keep them safe
What I look like with some thousand dollar shit up on my back?
I wouldn't look right with a very expensive item on my back
I'm a million dollar mack that need a billion dollar bitch
I'm worth a lot and need someone equally valuable
Put my pimpin' in your life, watch ya daddy get rich
If you follow my lifestyle, you'll become wealthy
Easy as A-B-C, simple as 1-2-3
It's easy to understand and do
Get down with U-G-K, Pimp C, B-U-N B
Join us, UGK, featuring Pimp C and Bun B
'Cause what's a ho with no pimp? And what's a pimp with no hoes?
A prostitute needs a pimp, and a pimp needs prostitutes
Don't be a lame, you know the game and how it goes
Don't be uncool, you understand the rules of this lifestyle
We tryin' to get chose
We're trying to find the right partner
Eeny meeny decisions, with precision I pick or
I carefully make decisions between my options
Make my selection on who I choose to be wit'
I select who I want to be with
Girl don't touch my protection, I know you want it to slip
Don't mess with the condom, I know you want it to come off
But slippin' is somethin' I don't do, tippin' for life (mh-mhm)
However, I don't let that happen, I'm always careful
That's like makin' it rain every month on schedule (mhm)
That's like spending lots of money regularly
Let me tell you, get your parasol umbrella
You should prepare for the unexpected
'Cause it's gonna get wetter, better prepare ya for the C support
Things are going to get more challenging, be ready for help from Pimp C
She supposed to spend it on that baby but we see she don't
She's supposed to use the money for her child, but we know she doesn't
Ask-ask Paul McCartney, the lawyers couldn't stop me
Just like how Paul McCartney's lawyers couldn't stop me from getting paid
Slaughter-slaughter of them pockets, had to tie her to a rocket"
I'm going to take all of her money, and even tie her up and send her out into space
Send her into outer space, I know he wish he could
I'll make sure she's far away, he probably wishes he could do the same
'Cause he payin' 20K a day, that bitch is eating good (good)
Because he's paying a lot of money, she's living well
Like an infant on a double-D titty, just getting plump
Like a baby growing on large breasts, she's just getting richer
'Cause you miscalculated the next to the-the last pump
Because you made a mistake in your calculations before the near-final transaction
Dump-dump in the gut, raw from the giddy-up
Having unprotected sex, right away
Better choose the right one or pick-pick the kiddies up (up)
Choose the right partner, or else be ready to raise children alone
(Shit) (Oh-whoa, whoa, I choose you, girl, yeah)
An exclamation of frustration or confusion; a repetition of choosing the right partner
(I, I choose you, baby)
A repetition of choosing the right partner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad L. Butler, Bernard James Freeman, Willie M. Hutch, Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ChillhopMusic
I can't remember how often I have rediscovered this song, you just can't grow tired of it. Forever a classic
@Pablo-us5qj
Bruv fax
@popspop7727
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@CuldisacCozz
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@90sbaby1
I always remember it because Katt Williams used this as an opening to one of his standups and he told the DJ to repeat it and said THAT'S MY SH*T!!! lol
@90sbaby1
I also rememberr this because in Flavor of Love Season 2 all these guys in the video (Ying Yang Twins, Three 6 Mafia, Pimp C, Bun B, Don Juan, G-Unit, etc) went to Flava Flav's mansion to evaluate the remaining girls lol and Krayzee got mad because Three 6 Mafia exposed her for not knowing Flava Flav's music 🤣
@IsmailTube999
This single means so much. It was one of the last times outkast collaborated on a track as a duo and it was the last single UGK made before Pimp C died later that year. This video marks the end of an era, but the way they celebrate in the song with the wedding theme and it being the "end of a pimping dynasty" was done so perfectly. In my opinion this is a legendary song and video that will be a staple of what southern hip hop was like years from now. #RIPIMPC
@draybush1112
Exactly man! I feel the same way
@truthbetold711
Well said.
@theodorehuxtable6001
Ahmed Ismail Effing brilliantly put. I think this song might also mark the end of rap groups as we know them. (I' put money on a Migos breakup in the next year.) The only thing wrong with your statement is that I wish it wasn't so true.