Mario Mims (born May 19, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee), better known by his s… Read Full Bio ↴Mario Mims (born May 19, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee), better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is an American rapper signed to Cash Money Records. Formerly known as Lil Yo in the 90's, he released his first album, From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game, in 2000. Since then he has released 2001's Self-Explanatory, 2003's Life, 2006's Back 2 Da Basics, 2008's Cocaine Muzik, 2009's CM2 (Cocaine Muzik 2 hosted by DJ Drama), and The Pyrex King: Street Runnaz Special Edition.
As one of the six epicenters of Southern hip hop, Memphis has always had a thriving underground capable of producing major platinum superstars such as Eightball & MJG, 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat,Skip a.k.a Gianni Booker. All of the above-mentioned artists at one point in time literally dominated the cityβs underground rap scene before going on to become national superstars. Next up to bat is Yo Gotti, M-Townβs current underground rap kingpin. Like his namesake John Gotti, the Memphis based rapper has been running the Southern underground scene with an iron fist for the past. Known and respected throughout the South for his skill and finesse on the microphone, Yo Gotti is one the Southβs most respected young rappers.
Born Mario Mims, Yo Gotti grew up in the infamous Ridge Crest Apartments in a North Memphis neighborhood called Frazier. His childhood was typical for a poor ghetto youth in the Deep South. Raised in a family of hustlers and exposed to hard times 24 hours a day the Tennessee rap titan soon turned to the only thing that he knew could get him paid, hustling. βBeing from the hood things like hustling will come your way,β says Yo Gotti. βEverybody in my family hustled in some kinda way.β Ironically, hustling is what ultimately led Yo Gotti to rapping.
Taking his cue from Memphis rap legends such as Eightball & MJG, Al Kapone, Gangsta Black, Triple 6 Mafia and Kingpin Skinny Pimp, all of whom he lists as influences, Yo Gotti released his own underground tape entitled, Youngster on the Come Up and placed it on consignment at local mom & pop record stores as well as hustling it out the trunk. The tape sold like hotcakes on the street and made Yo Gotti the hottest rapper on the streets of Memphis. From the Dope Game to the Rap Game, Yo Gottiβs sophomore effort sold so well that Select-O-Hits, a local based independent distributor offered him a small deal and the Memphis rapper more than doubled his fan base with absolutely no marketing or promotions. Soon he found himself ranked among the cityβs top rappers. In addition to being featured on the cover of Murderdog Magazine along side his idols Kingpin Skinny Pimp and Al Kapone his record From the Dope Game to the Rap Game made the list for the magazineβs top independent record for the year 2000.
Two years later he inked a distribution deal with TVT Records and released the critically acclaimed album Life, which did respectable numbers for an independent label. βIt sold about 40 or 50,000, with no promotions or video,β says Yo Gotti. βThat record did what it did on its own.β But as the old saying goes when one door is closed another opened. Gottiβs reputation as the king of Memphis continued to spread and that eventually led him to a production deal with Cash Money/Universal records for his group the Block Burnaz. With his TVT sophomore album entitled Back 2 Da Basics, Yo Gotti returns with the same hardcore street flavor that his die-hard fans have come to know and love, only this time around the true king of Memphis has elevated his game a bit. Given the fact that his last record didnβt do the type of big number heβd hope for youβd think that Yo Gotti would switch up his style to reach a larger audience. Right? Wrong! According to Gotti his street credibility with his underground fans means more to him than gold or platinum status.
βThe one thing that you have to understand is that when you create a fan base off of street product the last thing you wanna do is disrespect them by changing because of the record companies and stuff like that. When you do that you change what created you. To me it is very important that I keep in tune with the people that helped to sell 40,000 records independently. Thatβs why I call my record Back 2 Da Basics.β
Produced by DJ Thoomp, Mannie Fresh, Carlos Brody and newcomers Street Tunes, Back 2 Da Basics offers fans a gritty, insiderβs view into the real streets of Memphis as seen through the eyes of Yo Gotti. Nowhere is this viewpoint more intense than on βFull Time,β the amped up lead single βand featured in the MTV Filmsβ Hustle & Flow movie - with a thunderous bass and intoxicating beat that espouses Gottiβs formula to success βhustle full time.
βA lotta cats wanna be a rapper or a street hustler but they donβt wanna put in the time that it takes,β says Yo Gotti. βThey want the money and the cars and the girls, but they donβt wanna work hard for it. But to be successful at anything you gotta grind for it.β On the song βMama We Gone Be Alright,β he waxes introspective by reflecting on all of the hard times that he and his family have suffered through the years and offers her hope-filled words encouragement. βMama We Gone Be Alrightβ along with the gripping tune βMy Storyβ emerges as two of the most interesting songs on Back 2 Da Basics. These three titles along with club banging songs like βShortyβ featuring Baby make Back 2 Da Basics one of the best albums of the year.
As one of the six epicenters of Southern hip hop, Memphis has always had a thriving underground capable of producing major platinum superstars such as Eightball & MJG, 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat,Skip a.k.a Gianni Booker. All of the above-mentioned artists at one point in time literally dominated the cityβs underground rap scene before going on to become national superstars. Next up to bat is Yo Gotti, M-Townβs current underground rap kingpin. Like his namesake John Gotti, the Memphis based rapper has been running the Southern underground scene with an iron fist for the past. Known and respected throughout the South for his skill and finesse on the microphone, Yo Gotti is one the Southβs most respected young rappers.
Born Mario Mims, Yo Gotti grew up in the infamous Ridge Crest Apartments in a North Memphis neighborhood called Frazier. His childhood was typical for a poor ghetto youth in the Deep South. Raised in a family of hustlers and exposed to hard times 24 hours a day the Tennessee rap titan soon turned to the only thing that he knew could get him paid, hustling. βBeing from the hood things like hustling will come your way,β says Yo Gotti. βEverybody in my family hustled in some kinda way.β Ironically, hustling is what ultimately led Yo Gotti to rapping.
Taking his cue from Memphis rap legends such as Eightball & MJG, Al Kapone, Gangsta Black, Triple 6 Mafia and Kingpin Skinny Pimp, all of whom he lists as influences, Yo Gotti released his own underground tape entitled, Youngster on the Come Up and placed it on consignment at local mom & pop record stores as well as hustling it out the trunk. The tape sold like hotcakes on the street and made Yo Gotti the hottest rapper on the streets of Memphis. From the Dope Game to the Rap Game, Yo Gottiβs sophomore effort sold so well that Select-O-Hits, a local based independent distributor offered him a small deal and the Memphis rapper more than doubled his fan base with absolutely no marketing or promotions. Soon he found himself ranked among the cityβs top rappers. In addition to being featured on the cover of Murderdog Magazine along side his idols Kingpin Skinny Pimp and Al Kapone his record From the Dope Game to the Rap Game made the list for the magazineβs top independent record for the year 2000.
Two years later he inked a distribution deal with TVT Records and released the critically acclaimed album Life, which did respectable numbers for an independent label. βIt sold about 40 or 50,000, with no promotions or video,β says Yo Gotti. βThat record did what it did on its own.β But as the old saying goes when one door is closed another opened. Gottiβs reputation as the king of Memphis continued to spread and that eventually led him to a production deal with Cash Money/Universal records for his group the Block Burnaz. With his TVT sophomore album entitled Back 2 Da Basics, Yo Gotti returns with the same hardcore street flavor that his die-hard fans have come to know and love, only this time around the true king of Memphis has elevated his game a bit. Given the fact that his last record didnβt do the type of big number heβd hope for youβd think that Yo Gotti would switch up his style to reach a larger audience. Right? Wrong! According to Gotti his street credibility with his underground fans means more to him than gold or platinum status.
βThe one thing that you have to understand is that when you create a fan base off of street product the last thing you wanna do is disrespect them by changing because of the record companies and stuff like that. When you do that you change what created you. To me it is very important that I keep in tune with the people that helped to sell 40,000 records independently. Thatβs why I call my record Back 2 Da Basics.β
Produced by DJ Thoomp, Mannie Fresh, Carlos Brody and newcomers Street Tunes, Back 2 Da Basics offers fans a gritty, insiderβs view into the real streets of Memphis as seen through the eyes of Yo Gotti. Nowhere is this viewpoint more intense than on βFull Time,β the amped up lead single βand featured in the MTV Filmsβ Hustle & Flow movie - with a thunderous bass and intoxicating beat that espouses Gottiβs formula to success βhustle full time.
βA lotta cats wanna be a rapper or a street hustler but they donβt wanna put in the time that it takes,β says Yo Gotti. βThey want the money and the cars and the girls, but they donβt wanna work hard for it. But to be successful at anything you gotta grind for it.β On the song βMama We Gone Be Alright,β he waxes introspective by reflecting on all of the hard times that he and his family have suffered through the years and offers her hope-filled words encouragement. βMama We Gone Be Alrightβ along with the gripping tune βMy Storyβ emerges as two of the most interesting songs on Back 2 Da Basics. These three titles along with club banging songs like βShortyβ featuring Baby make Back 2 Da Basics one of the best albums of the year.
Cold Gangsta
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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(June, you're a Jenius)
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And Can't Be Fucked With Incorporated
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I'm on some cold gangsta shit
I might get blocked out the industry (I am)
Ain't wifin' no hoes, no couple goals (can't do it)
Still don't feel my enemies (I am)
Ain't squashin' no beef, I'm fryin' it (Hibachi)
If it 'bout the money, I'm tryin' it (I'm tryin', I am)
My price went high, it's thirty a brick (what 'evs)
Water been tight, flyin' in (whoosh)
Let's say, "Goodbye" to the ghetto (hello, hello)
And, "Welcome" to wealth, 90210 (real bag)
What's happenin', Gates?
Mulholland Estates
I might turn this bitch to the trap though (skeet)
Ayy, there go the neighborhood
Neighbors been bitchin' 'cause they heard the Lamb' in the driveway
At one in the mornin', disturbin' the peace (skrrt)
It sound like a plane when I drive away
Might put a Rolls on a lawn (lawn)
Fuck it ain't got no alarm (for what?)
New Richard Mille on my arm (factory)
I'ma king, you a pawn (nigga)
I'm a legend, 2Pac, Biggie, Big Pun, Wu, Raekwon (I am)
New Elvis to the city (king)
In Detroit more than Big Sean (facts)
I'm on some cold gangsta shit
I got a lil' bitch on the westside (westside)
Couple of hittas from South Memphis
And another lil' hitta from the eastside (eastside)
I can adapt to the pain (pain)
I understand the poverty (poor)
Why would I let a record label fuck over us
When I did the robberies? (Never gon' happen)
They told me watch what I say in these raps (why?)
'Fore they fuck around, sentence me
And you better watch what you say out your mouth (shh)
Whenever you mention me
You not relatable
I'm a street nigga and that not debatable
Tryna buy loyalty, that's not available
I got a hundred 'round dick on this AR
And I hold it stable
All my bitches bad, tens
Bitch cheat on me, so what? Fuck 'em
Ho gimme head in the Benz (yeah)
Bitch wanna fuck in the truck (ooh) (Helluva made this beat baby)
Yeah, I'm gonna fuck her friends, shit
'Long she down, I'm up, bitch
Don't ask my name, I'm doggy
Get the head twice, don't call me
Heard she had fire, I'm stalky
Beat her ass down in the office
Make her hit the high with beans
Lean, weed, drink
Bitch run off, get painted
Ex was a ho, we ain't
Turn blood, nigga, yeah, bitch, he can't
Gotta pay me to party, no shit, I'm famous
Nigga like smoke, not me, I'm rainin'
Put in the ear, make 'er keep goin', then put in her hair
Link one-twenty, lil' ho, these karats
Bros over hoes, ayy bitch, we sharin'
Three-eighty for the 'Rari, what they want for the 'Claren?
I just want the truck, I'm sayin', "Skrrt" (no cap)
Heard you wan' fuck, take chances (come on)
If I hit her friend, I'm playin' (yeah)
Two hunnid in chains, I'm dancin'
Bitch, fuck a nigga ho, she friendly (ho, rat)
Own five cars, none rented (none of 'em)
None of these bitches came tinted (none of 'em)
Ask around, "Who run the city?" Me
(Who you know run the city?)
I was just runnin' the streets
Me and my brother, we both had a onion a piece
Starin' on, clutchin' my yeek
Look two more seconds get deadly, wasn't fuckin' with me (Forever Rolling)
Turned all my my brothers to beasts
Whether they want it or not, I'ma cut 'em a piece
I keep my gun when I'm sleep
Double the number, a hunnid ain't nothin'
Two hunnid, you done in a week
Who wanna run into me?
They really runnin' from beef
Scared to get somethin' to eat
Can't even order in peace
Once it was war was no peace
Remember it vividly, we hit up four in a week
Who brought more order than me?
Gave you a purpose and money
Stuck around, help you work it
I never said I was perfect but flawless
As soon as you changed up you fallin' like leaves
At the end of the August
I hit it twice and he bought it
Opened her mouth and she caught it
Walkin' this shit like I talk it
Smoke with me, niggas be coughin'
Face 'em then put 'em in coffins
First murder with a revolver
And I did it on my lonely
Big Gee, the one and only
Big Gee, the one and only
You know what I'm sayin'?
Don't got no skeletons in my closet
I'ma real street nigga, no flaw flaw
You know what I'm sayin'?
You niggas is cowards, nigga
And we stood on this shit
Still gon' get it
Play if you want too
You'll see the snake pit, get your face hit
Bitch nigga
Do What We Want Entertainment
And Can't Be Fucked With Incorporated
Smack A Nigga Ass LLC
I'm on some cold gangsta shit
I might get blocked out the industry (I am)
Ain't wifin' no hoes, no couple goals (can't do it)
Ain't squashin' no beef, I'm fryin' it (Hibachi)
If it 'bout the money, I'm tryin' it (I'm tryin', I am)
My price went high, it's thirty a brick (what 'evs)
Water been tight, flyin' in (whoosh)
Let's say, "Goodbye" to the ghetto (hello, hello)
And, "Welcome" to wealth, 90210 (real bag)
What's happenin', Gates?
Mulholland Estates
I might turn this bitch to the trap though (skeet)
Ayy, there go the neighborhood
Neighbors been bitchin' 'cause they heard the Lamb' in the driveway
At one in the mornin', disturbin' the peace (skrrt)
It sound like a plane when I drive away
Might put a Rolls on a lawn (lawn)
Fuck it ain't got no alarm (for what?)
New Richard Mille on my arm (factory)
I'ma king, you a pawn (nigga)
I'm a legend, 2Pac, Biggie, Big Pun, Wu, Raekwon (I am)
New Elvis to the city (king)
In Detroit more than Big Sean (facts)
I'm on some cold gangsta shit
I got a lil' bitch on the westside (westside)
Couple of hittas from South Memphis
And another lil' hitta from the eastside (eastside)
I can adapt to the pain (pain)
I understand the poverty (poor)
Why would I let a record label fuck over us
When I did the robberies? (Never gon' happen)
They told me watch what I say in these raps (why?)
'Fore they fuck around, sentence me
And you better watch what you say out your mouth (shh)
Whenever you mention me
You not relatable
I'm a street nigga and that not debatable
Tryna buy loyalty, that's not available
I got a hundred 'round dick on this AR
And I hold it stable
All my bitches bad, tens
Bitch cheat on me, so what? Fuck 'em
Ho gimme head in the Benz (yeah)
Bitch wanna fuck in the truck (ooh) (Helluva made this beat baby)
Yeah, I'm gonna fuck her friends, shit
'Long she down, I'm up, bitch
Don't ask my name, I'm doggy
Get the head twice, don't call me
Heard she had fire, I'm stalky
Beat her ass down in the office
Make her hit the high with beans
Lean, weed, drink
Bitch run off, get painted
Ex was a ho, we ain't
Turn blood, nigga, yeah, bitch, he can't
Gotta pay me to party, no shit, I'm famous
Nigga like smoke, not me, I'm rainin'
Put in the ear, make 'er keep goin', then put in her hair
Link one-twenty, lil' ho, these karats
Bros over hoes, ayy bitch, we sharin'
Three-eighty for the 'Rari, what they want for the 'Claren?
I just want the truck, I'm sayin', "Skrrt" (no cap)
Heard you wan' fuck, take chances (come on)
If I hit her friend, I'm playin' (yeah)
Two hunnid in chains, I'm dancin'
Bitch, fuck a nigga ho, she friendly (ho, rat)
Own five cars, none rented (none of 'em)
None of these bitches came tinted (none of 'em)
Ask around, "Who run the city?" Me
(Who you know run the city?)
I was just runnin' the streets
Me and my brother, we both had a onion a piece
Starin' on, clutchin' my yeek
Look two more seconds get deadly, wasn't fuckin' with me (Forever Rolling)
Turned all my my brothers to beasts
Whether they want it or not, I'ma cut 'em a piece
I keep my gun when I'm sleep
Double the number, a hunnid ain't nothin'
Two hunnid, you done in a week
Who wanna run into me?
They really runnin' from beef
Scared to get somethin' to eat
Can't even order in peace
Once it was war was no peace
Remember it vividly, we hit up four in a week
Who brought more order than me?
Gave you a purpose and money
Stuck around, help you work it
I never said I was perfect but flawless
As soon as you changed up you fallin' like leaves
At the end of the August
I hit it twice and he bought it
Opened her mouth and she caught it
Walkin' this shit like I talk it
Smoke with me, niggas be coughin'
Face 'em then put 'em in coffins
First murder with a revolver
And I did it on my lonely
Big Gee, the one and only
Big Gee, the one and only
You know what I'm sayin'?
Don't got no skeletons in my closet
I'ma real street nigga, no flaw flaw
You know what I'm sayin'?
You niggas is cowards, nigga
And we stood on this shit
Still gon' get it
Play if you want too
You'll see the snake pit, get your face hit
Bitch nigga
The song Cold Gangsta by Yo Gotti, 42 Dugg, and EST Gee is a reflection of their tough lifestyles and the adversities that come along. The first verse illustrates that they are unwilling to conform to mainstream culture and values, as they prioritize their gangster code above everything else. They refuse to compromise their loyalty to the streets, and they will not forgive nor forget their enemies. They have a burning desire to succeed financially, but they are not willing to sell out in the process. The rappers also highlight their luxurious lifestyles, which include buying high-end cars and jewelry, living in affluent neighborhoods, and having multiple women at their disposal.
In the chorus, Yo Gotti and 42 Dugg boast about their sexual escapades, while EST Gee talks about his prowess in the streets. They are unapologetic about their behaviors and have a dismissive attitude towards their critics. The second verse reveals the rappers' affiliation with gangs and their escapades in the past. They are not afraid of violence and will use it to protect their interests. The artists also pride themselves on their ability to transform those around them into beasts, giving them a purpose and fortune.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mario Mims, Martin Mccurtis
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Yo Gotti
Who ready for CM10?
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Chris Jackson
Been ready since announced!! You the truth!! By the way dope interview with complex!
kelvin hailey
CM10 π―π₯
auburntigers23
If this the kind of music it's gone consist of then No thank you!!....long live Dolph!!, drop some with moneybagg ho or youngsta if u wanna stir up some, ! We don't wanna hear no lame ass 42 dugg and east geez! We know they aint on shitπ€£π€£
justdontknow
Est gee never disappoints β½οΈπ₯
Issa Penalty
I love how they have they have their own beat to their flow and itβs still synced in a way..3 different vibes but the same rhythm on 1 track #GREATNESS
Chuck Berry
We all know Gee snapped but I think yβall sleeping on Dugg shitπ₯π₯π₯
Devonte Sutton
When that whistle drops u already kno 42 be killing dat still rocking to dis joint 4 months later and ppl keep asking me the name of this track π₯ π―
Brionna Epps
This is straight fire , the way the beat change is crazy ! EST Gee killed it β€οΈπ₯