She was born in Miami, raised in Hong Kong and now lives in Paris. Her stage name, Uffie, comes from the French words "Un Oeuf "(an egg), a nickname her father gave her as a child for being so rowdy. Her career took off in 2006, when she released her singles Pop The Glock and Ready To Uff, which gained her fame from the media, critics and fans alike.
Her long-awaited debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, was successfully released through Ed Banger Records, Because Music and Elektra Records on June 15, 2010. Singles released from the album include ADD SUV, MCs Can Kiss and Difficult.
After the successful release of Pop The Glock and Ready To Uff, the tracks Hot Chick and In Charge were released. In March 2007 Dismissed, was released on Ed Rec Vol 2, and Uffie collaborated with label mates Justice on Tthhee Ppaarrttyy (from Justice's album β ). Then in the summer of 2007, First Love, produced by Mr. Oizo and Brand New Car, produced by Feadz were released together as an EP.
Then in 2008, Robot Oeuf was released of Ed Rec Vol. 3 and her track Steroids ft. Uffie was featured in the Mr. Oizo album, Lambs Anger. Crystal Castles sampled Pop The Glock in their track Make It Hott.
Since 2006, Uffie began production on her debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, but there were many delays in the recording process, taking four years total to release the album. She states that the main delays included hectic touring and traveling schedules, her break up with longtime boyfriend/collaborator Feadz making the recording process "awkward at first", and her marriage and divorce to highly successful French graffiti artist, AndrΓ© Saraiva. Then when Uffie learned of her pregnancy in 2009, she decided to take a brief hiatus to find herself and grow as an artist. The album was then announced to be released in early 2010, but a contract-conflict between Uffie and Lou Reed delayed the album by about six months. Uffie then labeled Lou Reed as "fucking difficult".
Uffie's debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans, released in 2010 features production by numerous Ed Banger Artists such as Mr. Oizo, SebastiAn and Feadz, and also features production from pop producer Mirwais. Pharrell was featured in the lead single from the album, called ADD SUV. Also in 2010, Uffie, who was originally studying to be a fashion designer in Paris, released her collection for clothing brand, Diesel.
Ready to Uff
Uffie Lyrics
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And we're starvin to fly
It's little Uffie of course
About to get buck wild
On this beat that you hear
It's a girl that you fear
And if you don't enjoy this shit,
But yo one day you will see me
Beaking out in Miami
Doing X-rated shows
From Houston to St.Louis
Yo I'm a damn crazy brat
And i don't give a fuck
I got my man,my sound, my glass
And I'm ready to fuck
Iiii iiiii i i i I'm ready to fuck,I'm ready
ready I'm ready to Fuck fuck fuck fuck,
Im ready ready I'm ready to fuck fuck fuck Fuck,
Uffie Uffie Uffie Uffie Uffie
Of course, iiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim uffie of course,
I'm uffie of course
No I don't belong here
And I'm free as a cop
Cause my parents ain't near
I'm unable to stop
Yo not owned by one nation
I'm the child of the world
See I got frustrations,
They about to be heard
See a trick that looks shiny
And all the guys getting horney
But this shit is so corney
Bitch ain't got nothing on me
Yea I used to be like that
But I upgraded my scale
All these girls are so whack,
Now its first class I hail
First class first class first class I hail, miami I
hail I hail I Hail miamiI i i i i i i i hail first
class I hail
The people are looking
And the heads are turning
But what you see in the morning
Is that your coochie is burning
Yea you a pathetic whore,
Who always wanted more
But when he walks through the door,
Your knees drop to the floor
Now hoes got dreams aswell,
Tryin to make a pimp proud
It's a fantasy to sell
When your heads with the clouds
These ladies are pro actors
Got men thinking they above
But inside adding up factors
Thats why they get no love.
Tryin tryin tryin tryin to make a pimp proud,
Now hoes got
Dreams as well
trying to make a pimp proud,
Trying tryin tryin tryin
Tryin to make a pimp proud,
Hoes make a pimp make a pimp hoes
Make a pimp proud
The lyrics to Uffie's song "Ready to Uff" are a representation of her rebellion against conformism and normativity. In the first verse, Uffie speaks about being "starvin to fly," wanting to express herself freely and not be held down. She goes on to say that she doesn't care about being conventional and fitting a certain mold, that she is ready to do what it takes to gain recognition and notoriety as an artist. Uffie speaks about being a "damn crazy brat" who isn't afraid to take risks and break the rules.
However, Uffie also acknowledges that being a rebel isn't all glitz and glamour. She sings about the price of freedom, of not belonging to any one nation and being a child of the world. She speaks about frustration, the struggle to be heard, and the experience of being judged and scrutinized. But for Uffie, despite all the challenges, she remains determined and ready to fight. She sees herself as a trailblazer and a symbol of strength for those disenfranchised.
Overall, the song "Ready to Uff" is a message of empowerment for those who are looking to break free from the confines of societal expectations and limitations. It is an ode to individuality and nonconformity, and Uffie's fearless attitude and bold expression continue to inspire many.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and Feadz on a mission
Uffie and Feadz are on a mission together.
And we're starvin to fly
They have a strong desire to succeed.
It's little Uffie of course
The singer is Uffie.
About to get buck wild
She's going to go crazy and wild on this track.
On this beat that you hear
The song that is currently playing.
It's a girl that you fear
Uffie is an intimidating female artist.
And if you don't enjoy this shit,
If you don't like the song,
You can get outta here
You can leave.
But yo one day you will see me
One day, she will be famous.
Beaking out in Miami
She'll be known all over Miami.
Doing X-rated shows
She'll perform explicit content live.
From Houston to St.Louis
She'll perform all over the USA.
Yo I'm a damn crazy brat
Uffie is wild and rebellious.
And i don't give a fuck
She doesn't care what people think.
I got my man,my sound, my glass
She has her boyfriend, her music, and her drink.
And I'm ready to fuck
She's ready to party and be wild.
Iiii iiiii i i i I'm ready to fuck,I'm ready
Uffie is really excited and ready to party.
ready I'm ready to Fuck fuck fuck fuck,
She's ready to party hard.
Im ready ready I'm ready to fuck fuck fuck Fuck,
She's really excited to party and have fun.
Uffie Uffie Uffie Uffie Uffie
She's reminding people that she's Uffie.
Of course, iiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim uffie of course,
Of course, she's Uffie.
I'm uffie of course
She's reminding people that she's the singer of this song.
No I don't belong here
Uffie doesn't feel like she fits in.
And I'm free as a cop
She feels liberated and free.
Cause my parents ain't near
She's away from her parents' constraints.
I'm unable to stop
Uffie can't be stopped or slowed down.
Yo not owned by one nation
She doesn't belong to any one country or culture.
I'm the child of the world
She's a global citizen, not tied to one culture.
See I got frustrations,
She has things that bother her.
They about to be heard
She's going to express her frustrations in her music.
See a trick that looks shiny
She sees people who seem flashy.
And all the guys getting horney
Men find these people attractive or exciting.
But this shit is so corney
Uffie thinks it's overrated and unimpressive.
Bitch ain't got nothing on me
Uffie is more talented and impressive than these people.
Yea I used to be like that
Uffie used to be impressed by these people.
But I upgraded my scale
Now, she has higher standards.
All these girls are so whack,
She thinks other women are boring and unimpressive.
Now its first class I hail
She's upgraded to a higher level, and she loves it.
First class first class first class I hail, miami I hail I hail I Hail miamiI i i i i i i i hail first class I hail
She's celebrating her success and loving her first-class lifestyle.
The people are looking
People are watching her.
And the heads are turning
They're turning their attention to Uffie.
But what you see in the morning
The truth behind the facade.
Is that your coochie is burning
The lifestyle may seem glamorous, but it's harmful to her intimate health.
Yea you a pathetic whore,
Uffie is calling out women who exploit themselves.
Who always wanted more
They crave attention and validation.
But when he walks through the door,
They'll do anything for their pimp, even if it's degrading.
Your knees drop to the floor
They're willing to do sexual favors for their pimp.
Now hoes got dreams aswell,
These women have aspirations too.
Tryin to make a pimp proud
They want to please their pimp and gain his approval.
It's a fantasy to sell
Their pimp is selling them a false dream.
When your heads with the clouds
They're delusional and unrealistic.
These ladies are pro actors
These women are professionals at acting and pretending.
Got men thinking they above
They manipulate men into thinking they're superior.
But inside adding up factors
They're struggling and unhappy.
Thats why they get no love.
They're not happy and fulfilled because their lifestyle is empty and harmful.
Trying tryin tryin tryin to make a pimp proud,
They'll do anything to please their pimp.
Now hoes got Dreams as well
These women have aspirations and dreams too.
trying to make a pimp proud,
They crave their pimp's attention and validation.
Trying tryin tryin tryin
They're really trying hard and are desperate.
Tryin to make a pimp proud,
Their entire goal is to impress their pimp.
Hoes make a pimp make a pimp hoes
They're reminding everyone that they're hoes who are devoted to their pimp.
Make a pimp proud
Their goal is to please their pimp.
Contributed by Joshua V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JK-xu6cj
How is this not on Spotify? Outstanding insane production
@oatblood
it is
@SpiceyXSalsa
i love uffie. usually i cant stand music like this but uffie is different. you either love or hate her. i warmed to pop the glock. i can see why some people wouldnt like this. love you uffie!
@iltymusic
you like this
@JasonAchilles
Agree completely I normally hate this shit but this is cool
@anna.b100
Because Uffie is an artist and not a product
@NapaMars
the way this song changed my life at the tender age of 11 lmao I finally met uffie a few years ago!!! hugged her!! it was soooo amazing for the little girl in me to experience that.
@gad_blood
Many chicks owe their whole careers to Uffie.
@Ponnybit
what? i did't get anything did you say kesha?
@VirusShockerX32
Its 2018 & this is still a banger...of course. βοΈ