William Joseph Crawford (born January 28, 1984 in the Fillmore District, Sa… Read Full Bio ↴William Joseph Crawford (born January 28, 1984 in the Fillmore District, San Francisco), better known by his stage name Ya Boy, is an American rapper and actor signed to his own Precise Music Group. He also has strong ties with The Game's Black Wall Street label, and is the cousin of fellow rappers San Quinn, Messy Marv and Champ Bailey. He released his debut album Rookie of the Year in 2005, and plans to release his second studio album, which is untitled so far in 2011. He has even done tracks with Jin the emcee such as; Down So Long and a remix of 16's Wit Me called 16's Wit Us

Ya Boy was given his name by his cousin Bailey, and was helped to develop into a rap artist by his other cousin San Quinn. In the Summer of 2005, Ya Boy released his first solo mixtape, Future of The Franchise, and it sold 10,000 copies in the first month alone. This was to be followed up by his debut album, Rookie of the Year. His album features E-40, Turf Talk, Clyde Carson of The Team, San Quinn and more. The first single off the album was produced by Rick Rock and is titled "Step Ya Game Up."

In 2006, Ya Boy began an affiliation with The Black Wall Street. The Game took him under his wing and the two began to network. His affiliation with Game brought him a step higher in the rap game, as he began to collaborate with big name producers such as JR Rotem, Nu Jerzey Devil and Scott Storch to name a few. Pop star Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline, aka [artist[K-Fed[/artist], called upon Ya Boy's talent for writing, and had him ghost write for his debut album Playing With Fire.

Ya Boy makes a cameo appearance in the 1996 crime film Mad Dog Time.

Holla At Ya Boy
Ya Boy Lyrics

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[Verse 1: Ya Boy]
Yea... eh
Bay area stand up... hip hop
You're looking at the future
Young wild nigga might mess around and shoot ya
Came in the game like cane for the (? tuda's?)

Bout to rearrange things... I ain't the same as you losers
I dun seen it all from guns this tall ta bodies getting dumped
Niggas slumped on the wall from crack in the sack
And them cracks in the walls ta hopping out spending 50 racks in the mall
Yeaa holla at ya boy baby... I'm not like them
22 Black coupe black rim... ice grin... ice neck... ice wrist
Looking for a nice bitch
Whip cost a 100 grand the trip is priceless

[Chorus: Cool and Dre]
I got work er'ywhere
Homie tell me what you need
I got people down south that'll let it go for cheap
I got people up top with a plug on the Biz
I got people in the bay
Nigga tell me what it is
You ain't gotta shop around
Ha holla at ya boy... (ha) holla at ya boy... (ha) holla at ya boy
You ain't gotta shop around
Ha holla at ya boy... (ha) holla at ya boy... (ha) holla at ya boy

[Verse 2: Ya Boy]
If he rep that bay why his swag that way?
Man the bar so fresh plus I'm cool like DRE
Yo my sound so new... like it's still in the wrapper
The rumors so true, yes I'm killin these rappers
Headed down south with a car full of clappers
Inside my trunk all white like pampers
Get it off quickly... headed back swiftly
Heard them boys on me but they'll never get me... no
Who the truth mama let them know
That I keep two nines like Gretzy tho
The young nigga with the peschi flow
That's good fella... catch me in the hood fella... get it understood fella

[Chorus]

[Verse 3: Ya Boy]
Ay you want it I got it
You need it come holla
I got er'ything covered from the top to the bottom
Er'ything come hot from the shots to the dollars
I got my Miami niggas rockin in they impalas
I got my Atlanta niggas trappin clockin they dollas
I got my New York niggas goin hard they wildin
Even the Midwest boys hold it down they ridin
I got killaz up in Cali, ya'll don't want no problems
You ain't gotta make a move just holla at me
Mama do what you do just holla at me
He got a mouth full of jewels tell me who could it be?
Who they want, who they came to see?... It's Y B

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Ya Boy" by Ya Boy feat. San Quinn is a classic Bay Area hip hop song that showcases the rapper's pride for his hometown and his ability to provide for his fans both in terms of lyrics and resources. The first verse starts with a powerful statement, "You're looking at the future," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. Ya Boy boasts about his success in the game and how he's different from the "losers." He emphasizes the tough reality of his upbringing, which included witnessing violence and drugs, but now he's at a different level where he can spend $50k at a mall without blinking an eye.

The chorus is catchy and emphasizes Ya Boy's resources. He has connections everywhere and can get his fans anything they need, without having to shop around. The song features another verse where Ya Boy highlights his versatility as a rapper and his ability to hold his own against any competition. He flexes his guns in the verse but ends it on a note that he's the "young nigga with the peschi flow" who rules the hood. The last verse emphasizes Ya Boy's dominance across the US, from Miami to New York to the Midwest, and his reputation as a kingpin who can handle any problems.

Overall, "Ya Boy" is an ode to Ya Boy's roots, success, and power. It's a perfect example of Bay Area rap and its swagger.

Line by Line Meaning

Yea... eh
Beginning the verse with an enthusiastic 'yea' and a pause for effect.

Bay area stand up... hip hop
Addressing his hometown, the Bay area, and the genre he represents, hip hop.

You're looking at the future
Claiming that he is the future of hip hop.

Young wild nigga might mess around and shoot ya
Warning that he is young and wild, and capable of violence.

Came in the game like cane for the (? tuda's?)
Entering the music industry with a strong presence, like a drug dealer with their supply.

Bout to rearrange things... I ain't the same as you losers
Promising to shake things up and distinguish himself from other artists.

I dun seen it all from guns this tall ta bodies getting dumped
Having witnessed extreme violence, including large guns and dead bodies being discarded.

Niggas slumped on the wall from crack in the sack
Describing the effect that crack cocaine has on users, causing them to be incapacitated.

And them cracks in the walls ta hopping out spending 50 racks in the mall
Contrasting the cheap, dangerous world of drug use with the luxury of being able to spend $50,000 at the mall.

Yeaa holla at ya boy baby... I'm not like them
Encouraging people to reach out to him for his unique style and abilities.

22 Black coupe black rim... ice grin... ice neck... ice wrist
Boasting about his possessions, including a black car with black rims and plenty of jewelry.

Looking for a nice bitch
Asserting his interest in finding an attractive woman to be with.

Whip cost a 100 grand the trip is priceless
The financial cost of his car is high, but the enjoyment he gets from it is priceless.

I got work er'ywhere
Announcing that he has connections and resources in multiple locations.

Homie tell me what you need
Inviting listeners to make requests of him.

I got people down south that'll let it go for cheap
Claiming that he knows people in the southern region of the US who can provide goods at low prices.

I got people up top with a plug on the Biz
Asserting that he has connections in northern regions and can access business opportunities.

I got people in the bay
Referring to his hometown and claiming to have power and influence there.

You ain't gotta shop around
Asserting that he is the one-stop shop for listeners' needs.

Ha holla at ya boy... (ha) holla at ya boy... (ha) holla at ya boy
Repeating his invitation to engage with him.

If he rep that bay why his swag that way?
Questioning the authenticity of other artists from the Bay area.

Man the bar so fresh plus I'm cool like DRE
Comparing his fresh style to the legendary producer Dr. Dre.

Yo my sound so new... like it's still in the wrapper
Praising his modern, innovative sound.

The rumors so true, yes I'm killin these rappers
Confirming the rumors that he is succeeding in outshining other rappers.

Headed down south with a car full of clappers
Traveling to the southern US with a vehicle containing firearms.

Inside my trunk all white like pampers
The trunk of his car, which contains weapons, is as white as the well-known diaper brand.

Get it off quickly... headed back swiftly
Acting quickly and efficiently to avoid legal consequences when transporting illegal goods.

Heard them boys on me but they'll never get me... no
Believing that law enforcement is after him, but being confident in his ability to evade them.

Who the truth mama let them know
Asserting that he is the one who knows the truth and can share it.

That I keep two nines like Gretzy tho
Comparing himself to hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, who wore the number 99, and stating that he carries two handguns.

The young nigga with the peschi flow
Describing himself as a young artist with a unique, distinctive style.

That's good fella... catch me in the hood fella... get it understood fella
Identifying himself as a 'good fella' and someone who can be found in the neighborhood, urging others to comprehend his message and respect him.

Ay you want it I got it
Assuming the role of a confident, resourceful supplier.

You need it come holla
Encouraging listeners to express any needs they might have.

I got er'ything covered from the top to the bottom
Stating that he has a comprehensive plan for everything, from start to finish.

Er'ything come hot from the shots to the dollars
Promising that his products, whether weapons or money, are all of high quality.

I got my Miami niggas rockin in they impalas
Claiming to have connections with individuals in Miami, who are enjoying themselves in their cars.

I got my Atlanta niggas trappin clockin they dollas
Asserting that he knows people in Atlanta who are involved in drug trafficking and making money from it.

I got my New York niggas goin hard they wildin
Boasting about his connections in New York, where people are living dangerously and recklessly.

Even the Midwest boys hold it down they ridin
Implying that even in the Midwest, where life is more mundane, he has connections who are doing well.

I got killaz up in Cali, ya'll don't want no problems
Warning that he has dangerous associates in California, and challenging anyone who would try to start trouble.

You ain't gotta make a move just holla at me
Claiming to have everything taken care of, so there is no need for others to take action.

Mama do what you do just holla at me
Using 'mama' as an affectionate nickname for his listeners, and encouraging them to let him know what they need.

He got a mouth full of jewels tell me who could it be?
Proudly noticing another individual with a lot of jewelry, and suggesting it might be him.

Who they want, who they came to see?... It's Y B
Asking rhetorically who the listeners came to see, and responding that he is the one they want, using his nickname Y B.

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