UGK
UGK (short for Underground Kingz) were a hip-hop duo from Port Arthur, Texa… Read Full Bio ↴UGK (short for Underground Kingz) were a hip-hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas, USA. Formed in 1987 by long-time friends Chad “Pimp C” Butler and Bernard “Bun B” Freeman, they were highly respected by many of their peers, due in part to their longevity and their entrenchment in hip-hop’s underground.
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.
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.
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UGK Lyrics
3 in the Mornin Damn, already three in the morning, huh? It's going down, l…
3 in the Mornin' Damn, already three in the morning, huh? It's going down, le…
7th Street Interlude Pimp C: Ugh Styin' on the grind, I been down for mine Stead…
976 Yeah, 976-Bun B That new shit for ninety-two All you niggas …
976-Bun B [phone being dialed] [rings] [Bun B] Yeah, 976-Bun B Th…
Ain't That a B***h [Pimp C] You stayin' with that trick, layin' with that tric…
Bad As Hell (Akon) Konvict Ooh eyy Ooh eyy Ooh eyy Its akon and UGK and…
Belt's to Match The piece the chain, the gangsta hats The alligator shoes wi…
Big Pimpin Uhh, uh uh uh It's big pimpin baby It's big pimpin, spendi…
Big Pimpin' Uh, uh uh uh It's big pimpin' baby It's big pimpin', spendin…
Bump and Grill (feat. N.O. Joe) [Pimp C] I gotta come down, I got a…
Candy Now my candy is so fresh, so clean I break them…
Choppin Blades Say nigga whatup nigga How you doin with yo nigga We be…
Chrome Plated Woman Chamillion gave me the bitch, she was already a star Now…
Cocaine Cocaine, cocaine I'd like to introduce you all to Cocaine, c…
Cocaine in the Back of the Ride Pimp see bitch! So what the fuck is up? Step wrong…
Corruptors Execution Hold up It's the motherfuckin' corruptor, since I came I was…
Cramping My Style [Infinity] Well, it's me, the I-n-f-I-n-I-t-y Coming on the …
Da Game Been Good To Me You lost yo' spot when you went pop CD flopped, you…
Diamonds I fli, I flips down the Ave Know I'm looking good I'm…
Diamonds and Wood CHORUS: I'm pushin' down the ave. no one lookin' good…
Dirty Money [Verse One: Bun B] Say, look here man I'm a rapper Hold…
Don Hold up, smoke somethin' bitch, uh, uh Everybody want to kn…
Don't Say Shit (feat. Big Gipp (Goodie Mob)) [Verse One: Pimp C] Uh, ho…
Family Affair [Pimp C] Comin through, bumpin' screw, blowin' sweet red ha…
Feds In Town A bad day for the niggaz in my click I just…
Feel Like I'm The One Who's Doin' Dope I woke up at twelve on the dot Went to my…
Feelin' You I got the feelin that I Got the feelin I (keep…
Front Back Got front and back, and side to side Got front and…
Front Back And Side To Side [Chorus: x2] "Got front and back, and side to side" "Got f…
Fuck My Car Check it out, 1996 Bitches still sucking on dicks Hoes just,…
Game Been Good to Me You lost yo' spot when you went pop CD flopped, you…
Game Belongs To Me I got Bobby by the pound, Whitney by the key DJ…
Gold Grill (feat. Eightball & MJG) [Pimp C] Uh...steady [???] stead…
Good Stuff Where the hoes, where the hoes Lookin', lookin', tighten up,…
Gravy Uh, if you know like I know you would get…
Grind Hard TOE - hol' up! Say my name in my city When…
Hard As Hell Ooh ay ay Ooh ay ay Ooh ay ay Its akon and ugkayyy And…
Heaven I wonder if it's a heaven up there for real…
Hi Life Hi life We livin' that hi life Hi life (Hi life) We…
Hit The Block Get that cheese, hit the block, get that cheese, hit…
Holdin' Na (feat. C-Note) [Verse One: Pimp C] Going down,say bitch,…
How Long Can It Last [Intro: Pimp C - as Charlie Wilson harmonizes] Dear Lord, …
I Well, well, well, well Hello baby Fool, one day you're here …
I Left It Wet For You Pimp C] Yeah, yeah....ah yeah Heh heh, my man, My nigga D *w…
I'm So Bad Say baby, y'know, you ever here with a nigga, y'know Why…
Int So I typed a text to a girl I used…
International Players Anthem [André 3000 talking] So, I typed a text to a girl…
International Players Anthem feat Outkast (Andre 3000 with "I choose you babe!" in the back) So,…
Intl Players Anthem So I typed a text to a girl I used…
Intro Wassup dog? Live from the motherfuckin' pen, nigga It's your…
Int`l Players Anthem So I typed a text to a girl I used…
It's Supposed to Bubble (Bun B) PA, TA, and I keep yelling it But y'all dont…
It's Too Hard To Swallow Open a book, let's take walk through the mind of…
Let Me See It Let me see it, let me see it Let me see…
Life Is 2009 Yeah, see I remember, how it all began I used to…
Like A Pimp (Like a pimp) [Bun B] Say bitch I'm thinking of a master…
Like That Like dat, like dat Bitch you know you like dat Bitch you…
Like Yesterday We used to ride Cadillacs with The roof pushed back Open up…
Live Wires Connect [Chorus: x2] The east to the west Up north to the…
Living This Life Lord, it's so hard, living this life A constant struggle eac…
Look At Me [Pimp C] Hold up hold up hold up Starring at the bar…
Money H*** & Power [Pimpin' Ken] Yeah, yeah, yeah It's the motherfuckin' infa…
Money Hoes & Power [Pimpin' Ken] Yeah, yeah, yeah It's the motherfuckin' infamo…
Murder I'm still Pimp C bitch so what the fuck is…
Murder Man Dance Yeah, what's up, you P-HIV havin'-ass niggas? This is to you…
Mutha Ain't Mine (Hey you little sorry mother fucker You know I'm pregnant no…
My Bitch Yo let, let, let me ask you a question yo Yo…
Next Up Gawddayum, I don't know what y'all been thinkin' 'bout But I…
One Day Well, well, well, well Hello baby Fool, one day you're here …
Outro Pimp C Sup It's Pimp C Know what I'm talkin bout? Ima holla …
PA Nigga [Verse One: Bun B] Man, I been feelin' caged in They try…
Pimpin' Ain't No Illusion [Pimp C:] (Uh, Uh) One time for yo' muthafuckin'...(whuut) B…
Pinky Ring You ain't never seen how a pimp be rolling so…
Player So I typed a text to a girl I used…
Pocket Full of Stone Pt. 2 36 ounces make 'em bounce in the street! I don't wanna…
Pocket Full Of Stones (Bun B) When I first started back in 1989 I wasn't movin…
Pocket Full of Stones Pt. 2 36 ounces make 'em bounce in the street! I don't wanna…
Pocket Full Of Stones Remix When I first started back in 1989 I wasn't moving keys…
Pop The Trunk Smoke something I just bought me a Coupe Deville, Took out t…
Pregnant Pussy Pregnant pussy is the best you can get Fucking a bitch…
Protect Mr copper Mr copper can we speak? How many niggas do…
Protect & Serve Mr. copper Mr. copper can we speak? How many niggas do…
Purse Come First Already bitch Trunk full of yay bitch, PA to H Town…
Pussy Got Me Dizzy Got me dizzy pussy got me (Dizzy) Pussy got me (Dizzy) I…
Quit Hatin The South Uh, it's really goin' down in the South bitch Yeah nigga,…
Real Women H-Town women (this is so soulful right now!) Chocolate women…
Real Women Featuring Talib Kweli And Raheem Devaughn H-Town women (this is so soulful right now!) Chocolate wome…
Return (Pimp C) It all started with a Pimp see, bitch So what…
Ridin Ridin' dirty Straight up dedicated to them Cadillacs I'm rid…
Shattered Dreams Uhh, dedicated to all the underdogs, knahmtalkinbout? Muthaf…
She Luv It Hold Up And she love it And She love it I make her…
Short Texas Ay Yo, welcome to the world of S-H-O-are-T Texas where them…
Sippin on some Syrup Yeah, you ol' pussy-ass, cake-ass, punk-ass, trick-ass Sucke…
Something Good [Pimp c] One motherfucker, two motherfuckers Three motherfuc…
Stick Em Up Yeah nigga got that Ludacris Got that UGK that Disturbing th…
Still On The Grind Steady long, steady wrong nigga Check one-two one-two one-tw…
Still Ridin' Dirty Ridin' dirty Straight up dedicated to them Cadillacs I'm rid…
Stoned Junkee Snap, crackle, and pop goes the big bowl Nigga fiendin' but…
stop and go Jazze Pha Chorus: We be pullin up in the hot…
Stop-n-Go (feat. Jazze Pha) (Chorus: Jazze Pha) We be pullin up in…
Swishas & Erb Don't wanna be disturbed, I got my swishas & erb Don't…
Swishas and Dosha Know I'm talkin' 'bout? Like we always do about this time,…
take it off Take it off.. Baby take it alll.. off.. [Pimp C] Uhh, take…
Take tha hood back Yeah nigga, the hood is fucked up right now You niggaz…
Tell Me How Ya Feel Ladies and gentlemen You are now tuned in to the very…
Tell Me Something Good You ain't got no kind of feeling inside I got…
That Like dat, like dat Bitch you know you like dat Bitch you…
That's Why I Carry Motherfuckers wanna start shit in every way That's why I car…
The Corruptor Hold up It's the motherfuckin' corruptor, since I came I was…
The Game Belongs To Me I got Bobby by the pound, Whitney by the key DJ…
The Pimp & The Bun This that UGK shit just ain't that solo shit Nigga this,…
They Down With Us [Scarface] Yo Pop, let's jump in the fight game boy [Sca…
Three Sixteens (feat. DJ DMD) [Bun B] Whassup, muthafucka? Yeah it's th…
Top Drop Down Top drop down when I'm ridin through the town Top drop…
Tossed Up Uhhh hol upsmoke something bitch Keep your mind on your mone…
Touched Listen up I got a story to tell Ay fool, listen…
Trill Ass Nigga Mind Made Up Institution feat. Eminem No Came Mind Made Up…
Trill Niggas Don't Die (*talking*) I pack that nine everytime, and I ain't trying …
Two Type Of Bitches Well, it's big Bun Beeda, I built the track With girls…
Underground Lately I've been feelin' low Some say I ain't trill no…
Underground Kingz Kingz, kingz Nigga I risked everythang to be a underground k…
Up Next Gawddayum, I don't know what y'all been thinkin' 'bout But I…
Use me up Uh, ah, da (Are you ready for this) Err The Ice Cream…
Wood Wheel Uh, whut (Hehe) Smoke somethin', bitch, smoke somethin' I'm…