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 city’s underground rap scene before going on to become national superstars. Next up to bat is Yo Gotti, M-Town’s 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 South’s 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. “Being from the hood things like hustling will come your way,” says Yo Gotti. “Everybody in my family hustled in some kinda way.” 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 Gotti’s 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 city’s 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 magazine’s 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. “It sold about 40 or 50,000, with no promotions or video,” says Yo Gotti. “That record did what it did on its own.” But as the old saying goes when one door is closed another opened. Gotti’s 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 didn’t do the type of big number he’d hope for you’d 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.
“The 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. That’s why I call my record Back 2 Da Basics.”
Produced by DJ Thoomp, Mannie Fresh, Carlos Brody and newcomers Street Tunes, Back 2 Da Basics offers fans a gritty, insider’s view into the real streets of Memphis as seen through the eyes of Yo Gotti. Nowhere is this viewpoint more intense than on “Full Time,” the amped up lead single –and featured in the MTV Films’ Hustle & Flow movie - with a thunderous bass and intoxicating beat that espouses Gotti’s formula to success –hustle full time.
“A lotta cats wanna be a rapper or a street hustler but they don’t wanna put in the time that it takes,” says Yo Gotti. “They want the money and the cars and the girls, but they don’t wanna work hard for it. But to be successful at anything you gotta grind for it.” On the song “Mama We Gone Be Alright,” 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. “Mama We Gone Be Alright” along with the gripping tune “My Story” emerges as two of the most interesting songs on Back 2 Da Basics. These three titles along with club banging songs like “Shorty” featuring Baby make Back 2 Da Basics one of the best albums of the year.

Dogg
Yo Gotti Lyrics

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I'm a street nigga
All I ever wanted was a plug
And I never had no budget
'Cause I got it out the mud
(Mike WiLL Made-It)

Fly shit only
I be dressed in latest fashion (sauce)

Always had the fast cars
Always end up crashin' (skrrt, skrrt)
Mike WiLL Made-It got it, we gon' body niggas
Kill 'em was the set
I done really shot at niggas
So miss me with that rap beef
I done really got at niggas
Went from makin' mills with Mexicans
To closin' deals with Jigga (HOV)
I'm lit, I got your bitch on my WhatsApp
I'm rich, but I'm still tryna save the trap

I'm your rapper's favorite rapper and the trappers love me
When it come to bein' real, no other rapper but me
I got blood on my pen, my feet on the concrete
Make your bitch sit on this dick, I got her on a dog leash (woo, woo)
I got her on a dog leash (woo, woo)
I got her on a dog leash
I'm a dog ass nigga and you know it (hoe, you know it)
Bitches like my dog ya 'cause you borin' (yeah, you borin')

Chef (skrrt), foreign (skrrt)
I could switch 'em out (damn)
Trappin' (skrrt), tourin' (skrrt)
I could switch 'em out (damn)
Plane flooded (skrrt), I could switch 'em out (damn)
Corporate, thuggin', I could switch it out

Dog hoes (ruff), play by dog rules (ruff)
Young niggas in my hood on their dog food (ruff)
I'mma train that bitch, send that hoe to dog school (dog school)
Her friend like girl, don't fuck that nigga, he gon' dog you (damn)

Streets will vouch, I'm that nigga (I am)
Front row Grammy's, I'm with Jigga
Back at home, I'm a killa
On that road, I'm with hittas
I voted for Obama but didn't vote for Donald Trump (why?)
'Cause he told my plug he can't come back 'cause this ain't where he from
Mexicans, them my dogs, so if they gon' build that wall (dogs)
We gon' have to have a street protest 'cause that gon' hurt us all
Flippin' packs like I work at IHOP, a waffle house (flip it)
Nigga play with me and shoot it out
We ain't talkin' money what we talkin' bout
Principle, morals
Tourists
I had the green like a florist (florist)
You sing a song like a chorus (chorus)
You brought all of your boys in (yeah)
You a rat nigga, you a disgrace (yeah)
You the fuck nigga, in the first place
I hate niggas like you, in the worst way
Now I need a blessin' in a church way
Pray for me (pray for me)
If you don't like me and I don't like you, then stay away from me (please)
That pussy good I'm a dog baby can you wait for me?

Dog hoes (ruff), play by dog rules (ruff)
Young niggas in my hood on their dog food (ruff)
I'mma train that bitch, send that hoe to dog school (dog school)
Her friend like girl, don't fuck that nigga, he gon' dog you (damn)

They ain't never lie (lie)
I ain't never try (try)
Do the right thing (damn)
I'm from that other side (from that other side)
I'm a dog ass nigga and I know it (hoe, you know it)
Bitches like my dog ya 'cause you borin' (boy, you know)
You too nice to these hoes
Boy, be wifin' these hoes
I'm like a scammer on these bitches, I be swipin' these hoes (ha, ha)
Yeah, I be swipin' these hoes (swipe, swipe)
Yeah, I be swipin' these hoes (yeah)
Switch 'em out, fuckin' dismiss 'em (switch 'em, miss 'em)
You eat 'em and kiss 'em (kiss 'em)
I'mma pitch you a chisel
I'mma pitch you a chisel

Gotti Made-It
(Ear Drummers)

Overall Meaning

The song "Dogg" by Yo Gotti and Mike WiLL Made-It is a testament to the rappers' street credibility and their devotion to the grind that made them successful. The opening verses highlight their desire for success, but not at the expense of their authenticity. Yo Gotti raps about his journey from the streets to the studios, using his own experiences as proof of his credibility. He juxtaposes his riches with his humble beginnings, emphasizing that despite his wealth, he hasn't forgotten his roots.

The chorus of the song is an ode to the dog-like qualities of the rappers. They brag about their ability to switch between different lifestyles and settings with ease, from trapping in the hood to touring worldwide. The lyrics continue to assert their dominance sexually and socially when they describe women as dogs that need to be trained and sent to "dog school." The rappers make no apologies for their dog-like behavior, for it is what makes them successful in their respective fields.

The end of the song moves toward a more introspective tone, emphasizing the importance of doing what is right and maintaining one's principles despite societal pressures. The contrast between the disreputable behavior of the artists in the beginning and the level-headedness at the end shows that their dog-like proclivity has its limits.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a street nigga
I come from the streets and live by their code.

All I ever wanted was a plug
My main goal was to find a drug connection to make money.

And I never had no budget
I didn't have any money set aside for expenses or investments.

'Cause I got it out the mud
I earned everything I have from the ground up with hard work.

Fly shit only
I only wear the latest, high-quality fashion.

I be dressed in latest fashion (sauce)
My style is up-to-date and enviable.

Always had the fast cars
I have always owned high-performance vehicles.

Always end up crashin' (skrrt, skrrt)
My reckless driving leads to frequent accidents.

Mike WiLL Made-It got it, we gon' body niggas
My producer Mike WiLL Made-It has everything under control, and we're going to beat our competition.

Kill 'em was the set
My crew's goal was to defeat our enemies.

I done really shot at niggas
I have actually fired a gun at people.

So miss me with that rap beef
I don't want to deal with any fake rap rivalries.

Went from makin' mills with Mexicans
I used to make millions of dollars working with Mexican drug dealers.

To closin' deals with Jigga (HOV)
Now I'm making business deals with music mogul Jay-Z.

I'm lit, I got your bitch on my WhatsApp
I am popular and have your girl's attention on my messaging app.

I'm rich, but I'm still tryna save the trap
Despite my wealth, I am still trying to support the impoverished neighborhoods where I grew up.

I'm your rapper's favorite rapper and the trappers love me
Fellow rappers and drug dealers consider me their favorite.

When it come to bein' real, no other rapper but me
When it comes to authenticity, no one surpasses me.

I got blood on my pen, my feet on the concrete
I have lived a difficult life and my experiences are reflected in my lyrics.

Make your bitch sit on this dick, I got her on a dog leash (woo, woo)
I have control over your girl and she is submissive to me like a dog on a leash.

I'm a dog ass nigga and you know it (hoe, you know it)
I am rough and dishonest, and people are aware of it.

Bitches like my dog ya 'cause you borin' (yeah, you borin')
Women prefer me because I am exciting and unpredictable.

Chef (skrrt), foreign (skrrt)
I have access to luxurious cars and private chefs.

I could switch 'em out (damn)
I have the means to change between these options frequently.

Trappin' (skrrt), tourin' (skrrt)
I have experience selling drugs and performing concerts.

Plane flooded (skrrt), I could switch 'em out (damn)
I have so much cash that it fills a plane, and I can easily replace it.

Corporate, thuggin', I could switch it out
I can alternate between behaving professionally and being an aggressive criminal.

Dog hoes (ruff), play by dog rules (ruff)
Women who are disloyal and deceitful have to follow my harsh standards.

Young niggas in my hood on their dog food (ruff)
People in my neighborhood are living like animals and choosing a life of crime.

I'mma train that bitch, send that hoe to dog school (dog school)
I will tame that promiscuous woman and make her follow my rules.

Her friend like girl, don't fuck that nigga, he gon' dog you (damn)
Her friend advises her not to date me because I will hurt her.

Streets will vouch, I'm that nigga (I am)
People in my community will attest that I am genuine.

Front row Grammy's, I'm with Jigga
I am seated among other famous celebrities at awards ceremonies.

Back at home, I'm a killa
I have a reputation for being violent in my hometown.

On that road, I'm with hittas
I travel with people who are willing to use guns against rivals.

I voted for Obama but didn't vote for Donald Trump (why?)
I supported former president Obama, but not the current president Trump.

'Cause he told my plug he can't come back 'cause this ain't where he from
Trump's policies have negatively affected my business connections with Mexican drug dealers.

Mexicans, them my dogs, so if they gon' build that wall (dogs)
Mexican drug dealers are loyal to me, and if the border wall is built it will hurt us all.

We gon' have to have a street protest 'cause that gon' hurt us all
I will organize a demonstration against the border wall if necessary.

Flippin' packs like I work at IHOP, a waffle house (flip it)
I sell drugs regularly and efficiently.

Nigga play with me and shoot it out
I will respond to any aggression with violence.

We ain't talkin' money what we talkin' bout
I am only interested in talking about monetary transactions.

Principle, morals
I have my own set of values that I live by.

Tourists
Outsiders who visit my neighborhood.

I had the green like a florist (florist)
I had a lot of money, like a florist has flowers.

You sing a song like a chorus (chorus)
You follow others like a backup singer.

You brought all of your boys in (yeah)
You brought all of your friends to this situation.

You a rat nigga, you a disgrace (yeah)
You are a snitch, and your behavior is unacceptable.

You the fuck nigga, in the first place
You're the one behaving poorly in this situation.

I hate niggas like you, in the worst way
I really dislike people who are dishonest and disloyal.

Now I need a blessin' in a church way
I need help or guidance from a higher power.

Pray for me (pray for me)
Give me your blessings or support.

If you don't like me and I don't like you, then stay away from me (please)
If we don't get along, then let's avoid each other.

That pussy good I'm a dog baby can you wait for me?
I am interested in a sexual relationship with you, and I hope you are patient enough for me to be unfaithful.

They ain't never lie (lie)
People have not been dishonest in their interactions with me.

I ain't never try (try)
I have not attempted to deceive anyone.

Do the right thing (damn)
Act morally and ethically.

I'm from that other side (from that other side)
I come from a different world or background than most people.

Bitches like my dog ya 'cause you borin' (boy, you know)
Women find me attractive because I am exciting and unpredictable.

You too nice to these hoes
You are too kind and forgiving to promiscuous women.

Boy, be wifin' these hoes
You are too committed to relationships with promiscuous women.

I'm like a scammer on these bitches, I be swipin' these hoes (ha, ha)
I deceive and take advantage of promiscuous women for my own gain.

Yeah, I be swipin' these hoes (swipe, swipe)
I frequently seduce promiscuous women.

Switch 'em out, fuckin' dismiss 'em (switch 'em, miss 'em)
I quickly and easily replace these women once I am done with them.

You eat 'em and kiss 'em (kiss 'em)
You are too affectionate towards promiscuous women.

I'mma pitch you a chisel
I will give you my sales pitch or try to convince you of something.

Gotti Made-It
Joint album by Yo Gotti and Mike WiLL Made-It.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mario Mims, Michael Len Williams

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