On October 31, 2017, RG announced his signing with indie tribe, an artist collective formed by nobigdyl. But on April 13, 2018, announced his signing with Reach Records, based out of Atlanta, Georgia, during which he released 2 EPs (Pleasant Hill, RAUL) and his debut album (NEW HOLLYWOOD).
Glow
WHATUPRG Lyrics
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Hit ‘em with the ooh ahh, they call me Gritz Dyllie through the lob, ‘
fore they hit the blitz Had 'em mortified now they call me Rick
Movin' through dimensions,
hol' up let me switch Me and all the fakin never seem to click Daddy
taught me how to make the money quick Never touched a kilo,
we was layin' bricks Couldn't lift the hammer, now I'm making hits (
Woah) I don't dance, I just sway Young boy,
he said boy you in the way Nah homie, let me glow right now (woah,
woah, woah) Nah homie, let me glow (woah, woah, woah) Nah homie,
let me glow glow glow glow glow glow Nah
homie, let me glow glow glow glow glow glow
Okay this a thing that I struggle with I want you to see my
accomplishments I guess I'm a feen for the compliments And if I ever
fall off, please no comments,
no no comments But look at me My bank account straight,
my momma bills paid And just the other day,
dropped a song with Lecrae If anybody ask,
I just say I'm doing great Show you everything I got just to hide
what I ain't That's content What's the reason why I do this,
I forget I had someone tell me I would never be nothin' That's the
day I lost my confidence Mmm uh-uh, let's pretend I don't dance,
I just sway Young boy, but the flow 38 I don't dance,
no way Talk to God, he said boy you in the way Nah homie,
let me Ay mijo, ese orgullo no te va llevar a nada bueno.
Recuerda que el que se exalta será
humillado y el que se humillare será exaltado
In this verse, WHATUPRG talks about his struggles with wanting recognition and acceptance from others, while also acknowledging his successes. He references his upbringing and how it has shaped his perspective on money and success, noting that he has transitioned from laying bricks to making hits. There is a clear sense of determination in his words, as he talks about defying those who doubted him and turning his dreams into reality.
The rapper then shifts to discussing the dark side of seeking validation and the pressure it can create. He admits to being a "feen for the compliments" and fearing failure so much that he asks for no comments if he does fall short. However, he quickly reminds himself of all the successes he has achieved and how far he has come. He questions why he continues to chase contentment and what the true purpose of his pursuits are. In the end, he finds solace in God's guidance and allows himself to "glow right now" rather than worry about what others think.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, hol' up (woah, woah, woah)
Excuse me, let me pause for a second and take a moment to reflect
Holy (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Acknowledging the divine presence in this moment
Hit ‘em with the ooh ahh, they call me Gritz
Delivering a catchy and memorable hook that leads to recognition
Dyllie through the lob, ‘fore they hit the blitz
Executing a successful pass before the defenders can attack
Had 'em mortified now they call me Rick
Impressing and intimidating others to the extent of being given a new nickname
Movin' through dimensions, hol' up let me switch
Navigating between different levels of reality and consciousness
Me and all the fakin never seem to click
Feeling disconnected from those who pretend to be something they are not
Daddy taught me how to make the money quick
Learning the skills necessary to gain financial stability from a parental figure
Never touched a kilo, we was layin' bricks
Choosing a legitimate and less dangerous path to earn income despite the options available in the environment
Couldn't lift the hammer, now I'm making hits (Woah)
Going from being unable to physically perform manual labor to achieving success in the music industry
I don't dance, I just sway
Preferring a relaxed and confident demeanor over typical dance moves
Young boy, but the flow 38
Being young but possessing a mature and skilled approach to rapping
Talk to God, he said boy you in the way
Receiving guidance from a higher power that reveals personal hindrances and shortcomings
Nah homie, let me glow right now (woah, woah, woah)
Choosing to embrace and showcase personal potential and success in the moment
Okay this a thing that I struggle with
Admitting a personal challenge or difficulty
I want you to see my accomplishments
Desiring acknowledgement and recognition for personal achievements
I guess I'm a feen for the compliments
Becoming addicted to receiving praise from others
And if I ever fall off, please no comments, no no comments
Requesting that negative feedback or criticism not be given if personal success is not maintained
But look at me
Drawing attention to personal success and accomplishments
My bank account straight, my momma bills paid
Achieving financial stability and providing for loved ones
And just the other day, dropped a song with Lecrae
Collaborating with another successful artist, demonstrating growth and respect in the industry
If anybody ask, I just say I'm doing great
Presenting a positive and confident front to others
Show you everything I got just to hide what I ain't
Displaying personal success and achievement to cover up personal flaws or imperfections
What's the reason why I do this, I forget
Forgetting the purpose or motivation behind personal success and what drives it
I had someone tell me I would never be nothin'
Recalling negative past experiences or comments from others that once held personal discouragement
That's the day I lost my confidence
Acknowledging a past moment of self-doubt or insecurity
Mmm uh-uh, let's pretend
Avoiding or denying the existence of personal challenges or shortcomings
Ay mijo, ese orgullo no te va llevar a nada bueno.
A warning to avoid pride and arrogance, as it may lead to negative consequences.
Recuerda que el que se exalta será humillado y el que se humillare será exaltado
A reminder that those who exhibit humility will be rewarded, while those who exalt themselves may face humiliation.
Contributed by Violet Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.