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 cityās underground rap scene before going on to become national superstars. Next up to bat is Yo Gotti, M-Townās 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 Southās 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. āBeing from the hood things like hustling will come your way,ā says Yo Gotti. āEverybody in my family hustled in some kinda way.ā 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 Gottiās 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 cityās 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 magazineās 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. āIt sold about 40 or 50,000, with no promotions or video,ā says Yo Gotti. āThat record did what it did on its own.ā But as the old saying goes when one door is closed another opened. Gottiās 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 didnāt do the type of big number heād hope for youād 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.
āThe 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. Thatās why I call my record Back 2 Da Basics.ā
Produced by DJ Thoomp, Mannie Fresh, Carlos Brody and newcomers Street Tunes, Back 2 Da Basics offers fans a gritty, insiderās view into the real streets of Memphis as seen through the eyes of Yo Gotti. Nowhere is this viewpoint more intense than on āFull Time,ā the amped up lead single āand featured in the MTV Filmsā Hustle & Flow movie - with a thunderous bass and intoxicating beat that espouses Gottiās formula to success āhustle full time.
āA lotta cats wanna be a rapper or a street hustler but they donāt wanna put in the time that it takes,ā says Yo Gotti. āThey want the money and the cars and the girls, but they donāt wanna work hard for it. But to be successful at anything you gotta grind for it.ā On the song āMama We Gone Be Alright,ā 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. āMama We Gone Be Alrightā along with the gripping tune āMy Storyā emerges as two of the most interesting songs on Back 2 Da Basics. These three titles along with club banging songs like āShortyā featuring Baby make Back 2 Da Basics one of the best albums of the year.
Dope Money
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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Junbiga dwaessdamyeon bureulge yeah
Ttan nyeoseokdeulgwaneun dareuge
Nae seutaillo nae nae nae nae seutaillo eo
Bamsae ilhaessji everyday
Niga keulleobeseo nol ttae yeah
Ja nollaji malgo deureo maeil
I got a feel, I got a feel
A jjeoreo jjeoreo jjeoreo uri yeonseupsil ttamnae
Bwa jjeoreong jjeoreong jjeoreonghan nae chumi daphae
Modu bisiri jjijiri jjingjjingi ttilttirideul
Narangeun sanggwani eopseo
Cuz nan huimangi jjeoreo haha
Ok urin meoributeo balkkeutkkaji jeonbu da jjeo jjeoreo
Haruui jeolbaneul jageobe jjeo jjeoreo
Jageopsire jjeoreo sareo cheongchuneun sseogeogado
Deokbune moro gado dallineun seonggonggado
Sonyeodeura deo keuge sorijilleo jjeo jjeoreong
Bamsae ilhaessji everyday
Niga keulleobeseo nol ttae yeah
Ttan nyeoseokdeulgwaneun dareuge
I don't wanna say yes
I don't wanna say yes
Sorichyeobwa all right
Momi tabeoridorok all night all night
Cause we got fire fire
Higher higher
I gotta make it, I gotta make it
Jjeoreo
Geobuneun geobuhae
Nan wonrae neomuhae
Modu da ttara hae
Jjeoreo
Geobuneun geobuhae
Jeonbu naui noye
Modu da ttara hae
Jjeoreo
3Posedae 5posedae
Geureom nan yukpoga joheunikka 6posedae
Eonrongwa eoreundeureun uijiga
Eopsdamyeo uril ssak jusikcheoreom maedohae
Wae haebogido jeone jugyeo gyaenen enemy enemy enemy
Wae beolsseobuteo gogaereul sugyeo bada energy energy energy
Jeoldae ma pogi you know you not lonely
Neowa nae saebyeogeun najboda yeppeo
So can I get a little bit of hope yeah
Jamdeun cheongchuneul kkaewo go
Bamsae ilhaessji everyday
Niga keulleobeseo nol ttae yeah
Ttan nyeoseokdeulgwaneun dareuge
I don't wanna say yes
I don't wanna say yes
Sorichyeobwa all right
Momi tabeoridorok all night all night
Cause we got fire fire
Higher higher
I gotta make it, I gotta make it
Jjeoreo!
Geobuneun geobuhae
Nan wonrae neomuhae
Modu da ttara hae
Jjeoreo
Geobuneun geobuhae
Jeonbu naui noye
Modu da ttara hae
Jjeoreo
Ireon ge bangtan seutail
Geojismal wackdeulgwaneun dalla
Maeiri hustle life
I gotta make it fire baby
Ireon ge bangtan seutail
Geojismal wackdeulgwaneun dalla
Maeiri hustle life
I gotta make it, I gotta make it
Nan jom jjeoreo
Say what
Say wo wo
Say what
Jjeoreo
The lyrics of Yo Gotti's song, Dope Money, are quite complex and layered. The song tells the story of Yo Gotti's hustle life, where he is hustling for money every day. He talks about how he has to work hard every day to make it and how he has to keep hustling to keep the money coming in. The chorus of the song is quite catchy with the word "jjeoreo" repeated several times. The word "jjeoreo" actually means "tremble" in Korean, and it is used in the song to convey a sense of urgency and excitement.
The verses of the song talk about how Yo Gotti is constantly on the move, and he has to keep hustling to survive. He talks about how he is always on the lookout for new opportunities to make money, and he is never satisfied with what he has. He also talks about the sacrifices he has made to get to where he is today, and how he will do whatever it takes to keep hustling and make it in life.
Overall, the lyrics of Dope Money are a reflection of Yo Gotti's life as a hustler. The song captures the gritty reality of his hustle, and the determination he has to make it no matter what. It is a powerful song that gives us a glimpse into the life of a hustler.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo ladies & gentleman
Yo, listen up everyone
Junbiga dwaessdamyeon bureulge yeah
Prepare yourself because something big is coming
Ttan nyeoseokdeulgwaneun dareuge
Different than those other rappers
Nae seutaillo nae nae nae nae seutaillo eo
My style is unique
Bamsae ilhaessji everyday
I grind every night and day
Niga keulleobeseo nol ttae yeah
When you count the money, yeah
Ja nollaji malgo deureo maeil
Let's not talk about quitting, but instead listen every day
I got a feel, I got a feel
I have a feeling
Nan jom jjeoreo!
I'm a bit nervous!
A jjeoreo jjeoreo jjeoreo uri yeonseupsil ttamnae
We are aiming for success step by step
Bwa jjeoreong jjeoreong jjeoreonghan nae chumi daphae
Look at my moves, precise and sharp
Modu bisiri jjijiri jjingjjingi ttilttirideul
Everyone is quietly whispering and murmuring about us
Narangeun sanggwani eopseo
We don't need the flashy luxury cars
Cuz nan huimangi jjeoreo haha
Because I'm dreaming big, haha
Ok urin meoributeo balkkeutkkaji jeonbu da jjeo jjeoreo
From head to toe, we are all in
Haruui jeolbaneul jageobe jjeo jjeoreo
Grabbing every opportunity in a day's schedule
Jageopsire jjeoreo sareo cheongchuneun sseogeogado
Even if we get tired, we keep grinding and sweating
Deokbune moro gado dallineun seonggonggado
Our effort growing bigger and stronger day by day
Sonyeodeura deo keuge sorijilleo jjeo jjeoreong
The girls scream louder and louder
I don't wanna say yes
I don't want to agree
Sorichyeobwa all right
Let's shout, all right
Momi tabeoridorok all night all night
Drink all night long
Cause we got fire fire
Because we bring the heat
Higher higher
Greater heights
I gotta make it, I gotta make it
I have to succeed
Geobuneun geobuhae
I hesitate but
Nan wonrae neomuhae
I really want this
Modu da ttara hae
Everyone is following me
3Posedae 5posedae
From 3rd floor to 5th floor
Geureom nan yukpoga joheunikka 6posedae
But I like the 6th floor because it's nice at the top
Eonrongwa eoreundeureun uijiga
The sound of the elevator going up and down
Eopsdamyeo uril ssak jusikcheoreom maedohae
It's like the world is ignoring us
Wae haebogido jeone jugyeo gyaenen enemy enemy enemy
My enemy tries to judge me before knowing me, why?
Wae beolsseobuteo gogaereul sugyeo bada energy energy energy
Why do you try to hold me down when I'm trying to soar high and bring energy?
Jeoldae ma pogi you know you not lonely
Never lose hope, you're not alone
Neowa nae saebyeogeun najboda yeppeo
Our future is even brighter than today
So can I get a little bit of hope yeah
Can I just have a ray of hope?
Jamdeun cheongchuneul kkaewo go
I'll catch onto that fleeting spring and hold on tight
Ireon ge bangtan seutail
This is my style of music
Geojismal wackdeulgwaneun dalla
It's different from fake and corny music
Maeiri hustle life
Everyday is a hustle
I gotta make it fire baby
I have to make it big
Say what
What did you say?
Say wo wo
Say it loud and proud
Say what
What did you say?
Jjeoreo
Nervousness and hesitation in pursuing our dreams and goals
Contributed by Makayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
daniel knight
2018 and its still jammin
YourMomsFavoriteGinger13
5 for the 50, and 2 for the 20!šÆšÆ
kimberly walker
They going fast ? šš
maseratoo
nice one ! love it !
Snowskii Munntana
Who still bumping this in 2020
Freshh Cutz
Still a banger
James Jackson
Shit still hard
Catherine Morrison
Damn Gucci-lockdown Boosie-lockdown T.I-lockdown Gotti holding it down
OnMySun
11 years later
Travels With Babas
This shit HARD!!!!