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 †). 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, André 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.
Ricky
Uffie Lyrics
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Be ready, and let's meet
On my way up to the studio
I practice on the beat
That's my shit
I got here
You got there
Right on time
And my voice got to shine
All the time
Call me uffie
Little girl full of static
Making money up in here
To get back
I'm the ying
I'm the yang
Pacific ocean west side's where i'm at
You know where we are going after that
After that
After that
Cruising east with the boat it's where it's at
And we stop and get to swim with the sharks
With the sharks
With the sharks
With the sharks
I know how to play that
I'm arriving at the house with my face a pussycat
And the ass
You want the big money?
I want the big money
And i'mma get what i want 'cause i am not a dummy
You know you want it shorty, you know you want it baby
And i got people working hard just to make it happen
This how we do, uffie
You got the new uffie
And you got right to complain 'cause i am fucking lazy
But yeah i look right
And yes i smell right
I spending money on this shit
You know i keep it tight
Fuck what you bitches saying
I got dope in my brain
Fuck what you bitches saying
I got dope in my brain
Fuck what you bitches saying
Fuck what you bitches saying
I got dope in my brain
I got
I got
I i got
All the bitches screaming
And the boys on my back
I got all the bitches screaming
And the boys on my back
I got all the bitches screaming
And the boys on my back
I got all the bitches screaming
And the boys on my back
On my back
Who says uffie's a dumb bitch?
I don't go online
I been reading some dumb shit
(dismissed!) you bitches mad?
Work your palm a weekend
To make enough cred to survive the whole month, and
(this don't feel like work for me)
I bought some clothes and shit
Excellency of the material
You don't get none of this
Oh you're a h&m?
I'm paul smith, bitch (ding!)
I got a h&e
You got an empty fridge, bitch
(how long this dude been there?) not me, i eat good
Start with fresh orange juice
And finish with grey goose
(who i gotta fuck to get some cranberries?)
You want the life i live
Doing nothing illegal
But i feel like a thief
Give me everything you got, bitch
With no guns or knife
I'd be the last one here to start up a fight
(we're gonna need bodyguards on this one)
We came to rock the whole room
Give me a loud mic and i'll break up the roof
Fuck what you bitches saying
I got dope in my brain
Fuck what you bitches saying
I got dope in my brain
Fuck what you bitches saying
Fuck what you bitches saying
I got dope in my brain
I got
I got
I i got
All the bitches screaming
And the boys on my back
I got all the bitches screaming
And the boys on my back
I got all the bitches screaming
And the boys on my back
I got all the bitches screaming
And the boys on my back
On my back
Okay so um, where to park the cadillac
It has to be green
Green cadillac on the left side
Get all set, the stage
A alright
Now we're gonna need the trained monkeys
Can we train 'em to throw some peanuts
At the audience when i finish the track
Can we do that, does that work?
Anyway, how many monkeys do we have?
Is it the cute monkeys like in the michael jackson video?
Do they have like clothes on and shit
Maybe they'll sell other costumes
That's funny
The lyrics to Uffie's song "Ricky" seem to be centered around the idea of success, materialism, and what it takes to get ahead in the music business. Uffie sings about her process of creating music and the people she works with, highlighting her talent as a vocalist. She also talks about the lavish lifestyle that comes with success, including money and designer clothes, and dismisses those who criticize her for being lazy or doing nothing illegal. Uffie references her desire for "dope in [her] brain," which could be interpreted as creative inspiration or even substance abuse. The final lines of the song mention "trained monkeys" and selling costumes, which could be seen as a commentary on the absurdity and commercialization of the music industry.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ricky" present a mixed message about the nature of success and the price one pays for it. Uffie seems to both revel in her wealth and status while acknowledging the emptiness that can come with it. She also hints at the darker side of the industry, including substances and exploitation.
Line by Line Meaning
If you call me at three
Be prepared to meet me if you call me at three.
Be ready, and let's meet
Be prepared to meet me if you call me at three.
On my way up to the studio
I am going to the studio to work on my music.
I practice on the beat
I am working hard to perfect my music skills.
That's my shit
This music is my passion and expertise.
I got here
I have worked hard to establish myself in the music industry.
You got there
You also have achieved success in your own way.
Right on time
We both achieved success at the right time for us.
Feadz and j-mat on the track
I am working with producers Feadz and j-mat on my music.
And my voice got to shine
I am showcasing my vocal talent in my music.
All the time
I am always working on my music to improve myself.
Call me uffie
My name is Uffie and that's what you should call me.
Little girl full of static
I am a young woman full of energy.
Making money up in here
I am earning a lot of money working in the music industry.
To get back
I am working hard to get what I want.
I'm the ying
I am the opposite of what you might expect.
I'm the yang
I am also the opposite of what you might expect.
Pacific ocean west side's where i'm at
I am currently living on the west coast near the Pacific Ocean.
You know where we are going after that
You already know where we're heading to next.
Cruising east with the boat it's where it's at
We're going to head east on a boat for the next adventure.
And we stop and get to swim with the sharks
We will stop to swim with the sharks on our boat trip.
I know how to play that
I know how to handle myself in dangerous situations.
I'm arriving at the house with my face a pussycat
I arrive at the house looking cute.
And the ass
I also have a nice body.
You want the big money?
Do you want to make a lot of money?
I want the big money
I want to make a lot of money as well.
And i'mma get what i want 'cause i am not a dummy
I will work hard to get what I want because I am smart and dedicated.
You know you want it shorty, you know you want it baby
You also want to be successful and have what I have.
And i got people working hard just to make it happen
I have people working for me to help me achieve my goals.
This how we do, uffie
This is how I live and work, this is the Uffie way.
You got the new uffie
You are hearing my new music and new version of myself.
And you got right to complain 'cause i am fucking lazy
You can complain about me being lazy because it's true sometimes.
But yeah i look right
But I still look good and put-together.
And yes i smell right
And I also smell good.
I spending money on this shit
I am spending money on these high-quality things.
You know i keep it tight
I always keep up my appearance and image well.
Fuck what you bitches saying
I don't care about what anyone else says.
I got dope in my brain
I am always inspired and creative in my music career.
All the bitches screaming
All my female fans are excited and enthusiastic about my music.
And the boys on my back
All my male fans are supporting me and following me closely.
Who says uffie's a dumb bitch?
Who is calling me stupid and incompetent?
I don't go online
I am not concerned with what is being said on the internet about me.
I been reading some dumb shit
However, I cannot avoid some of the negative things written about me.
(dismissed!) you bitches mad?
I don't care about your opinions or criticism.
Work your palm a weekend
Work hard and long hours to make some money.
To make enough cred to survive the whole month, and
Work tirelessly to make enough money to live on all month.
(this don't feel like work for me)
Working in the music industry doesn't feel like work to me.
I bought some clothes and shit
I bought some new, expensive clothes and accessories.
Excellency of the material
The materials of my clothes are of the highest quality.
You don't get none of this
You can't afford the same high-end things as me.
Oh you're a h&m?
You probably shop at more affordable places like H&M.
I'm paul smith, bitch (ding!)
I only wear designer clothing from brands like Paul Smith.
I got a h&e
I have a lot of expensive things and you don't.
You got an empty fridge, bitch
You might not eat well because you can't afford food.
(how long this dude been there?) not me, i eat good
I don't have that problem because I can afford to eat well.
Start with fresh orange juice
I always start my day with fresh, healthy orange juice.
And finish with grey goose
And then enjoy a high-end drink like Grey Goose vodka.
(who i gotta fuck to get some cranberries?)
I can afford and expect the best quality in all aspects, even cranberries.
You want the life i live
You might also want the luxurious life I have.
Doing nothing illegal
I achieve my success through legal and hard work.
But i feel like a thief
However, I still have many expensive and luxurious things that make me feel like I'm stealing something.
Give me everything you got, bitch
I always want more and will take the best things for myself.
With no guns or knife
I don't need weapons to get what I want, I just do it with my charisma.
I'd be the last one here to start up a fight
I avoid conflict and generally don't start fights.
(we're gonna need bodyguards on this one)
However, sometimes my status and wealth requires me to have protection.
We came to rock the whole room
I am here to entertain and dazzle my fans.
Give me a loud mic and i'll break up the roof
Give me the chance to sing and perform, and I will do it with the highest energy and enthusiasm.
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ilikethingsfromjapan
i used to blast this out my brand new merc convertible at 23 before I got jailed. back now. love this tune
Kevin Wealth TV
@Raven Hobson RETWEET
Raven Hobson
@squirt reynolds Yessss, she diddd. It's for me. I am people.
squirt reynolds
i feel like uffie made music for this specific group of people, no shade tho lmaoo
Rayhan
Incroyable Uffie je m'en remettrai jamais de cette chanson
mirr0rmask
Love this track!
Chixnne B
This track is too cool man
Raven Hobson
@M J VIBESSSSSSSSS
M J
Yesssss
Raven Hobson
STILL LOVE THIS SONG IN 2021!!!!!! FINALLY FOUND IT AFTERR YEARSSSS Cheers from the US