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.
Five Star Chick
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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Chea (yeah)
Ayy, you know I'm lookin' for a five-star bitch, talkin' 'bout (burr, burr)
I'm talkin' 'bout a ho gotta be lookin' like she just stepped out a magazine, homie (Gucci)
(If your credit score high, feet and nails stay fly
Keep your juice box wet, and your head somethin' fine)
I'm talkin' 'bout this ho gon' be somethin' serious (yeah)
(I want a five-star bitch, I need a five-star bitch
Gotti, here go twelve bars, Gucci Mane got nine cars
We don't call 'em dimes no more, '09 we call 'em five stars
I'm a five-star nigga, this a five-star clique
That's a 645, this that new M6
Pay her bills, get her hair fixed, might even pay her rent
And the way she give it to me, best money I ever spent
Hey, I can't even lie, I'm so super high
Do not need her, will not keep her unless she is fly
Gucci Mane's a thug, your man is a scrub, see
She loves me now, she loves you not, yeah all my bitches love me
And if you in Atlanta, look up Gucci, girl, and beep me
And we can find a five-star hotel, you can meet me
That's a five-star bitch, that's a five-star bitch
Now that's a five-star bitch, now that's a five-star bitch
If your credit score high, feet and nails stay fly
Keep your juice-box wet and your head somethin' fire
Then you a five-star bitch, ayy, you a five-star bitch
Ayy, you a five-star bitch, ayy, you a five-star bitch
I want a five-star bitch, I need a five-star bitch (remix)
I need a five-star bitch, I want a five-star bitch (yeah, Yo Gotti)
It's your boy Yo Gotti, I do grade A shit
I'm the realest nigga walkin', and this the remix (Yo Gotti)
And still I'm out here lookin' for a five-star bitch
When I catch her, I'ma bless her with a five-star kit
She a natural born hustla, she ain't chasin' no suckas (nah)
Only mess with real niggas, she ain't never fucked a busta (nah, nah, nah)
So your cars and your jewelry that shit really don't excite her
And all them hatin'-ass hoes in the club want to fight her
She was born in the A, went to school in D.C. (Bankhead)
Got a job in Dallas, Texas then moved to Tennessee
If you ain't a five-star, need to go ahead and face it
Fake Gucci, fake Louis, shorty, that'll make you basic
That ain't a five-star bitch, that ain't a five-star bitch
That ain't a five-star bitch, that ain't a five-star bitch (Trina)
See I'm a five-star bitch 'cause I ain't that other bitch
She be strugglin' for hers, from the womb, I been rich
I ain't gotta talk about the money and the shoe game
All you gotta do is Google Trina, see the proof, mane
'Cause ain't none of these hoes doin' shows in a recession
They cards get declined, now they sufferin' a depression (damn)
While I'm spending meals, signin' all kinda deals
I'm a five-star bitch eatin' five-star meals
My whole lifestyle like "Coming to America"
All my Louis luggage, you see my bag how I carry her
Walkin' through the airport like I'm in a parade
On my hologram, loggin' on to E-Trade
That's a five-star bitch, that's a five-star bitch
Now that's a five-star bitch, now that's a five-star bitch
If your credit score high, feet and nails stay fly
Keep your juice-box wet and your head somethin' fine
Then you a five-star bitch, ayy, you a five-star bitch
Ayy, you a five-star bitch, ayy, you a five-star bitch
I want a five-star bitch, I need a five-star bitch
I need a five-star bitch, I want a five-star bitch
Hmm, I just had a epiphany, I need to go to Tiffany's
Fendi on my slippers and my cookie's always slippery
I don't need help, I pay the bills on time
So I be yellin', "Fuck 'em," with a dildo sign
Five, little mama, you a three-star
I ain't sleepin' when I say I'm in my dream car
Oh, did I stutter? Harajuku hyphen Barbie
I'm hot, I think it's time to put the rice in
I was in the chair, I was gluin' my weave in
When you hit the stage, they was booin' and leavin'
Young Money, red flag, no more auditions
Ask Lil Wayne who the five-star bitch is
That's a five-star bitch, that's a five-star bitch
Now that's a five-star bitch, now that's a five-star bitch
The lyrics to Yo Gotti's "5 Star Remix" are all about finding the perfect woman, the "five-star chick." Gotti raps about his search for a woman who is high class, who looks like she belongs in a magazine, and who is going to be good for him in the long term. But he's not the only one looking for a five-star chick β Gucci Mane and Trina also make appearances on the track, adding their own verses about what they're looking for in a woman.
The idea of a "five-star chick" is clearly important to all of them, and they emphasize that they're willing to pay for it β Gotti even says that the best money he's ever spent was on a woman. But at the same time, they also make it clear that they don't need these women β they're just looking for someone who is fly, someone who can match their own high standards.
Overall, the lyrics to "5 Star Remix" are all about living the high life and finding someone who can keep up with it. The idea of a "five-star chick" is a way for the rappers to express their desire for a woman who is both beautiful and financially independent β someone who is on their level, and who can help them maintain their status as high rollers.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, you know I'm lookin' for a five-star bitch talkin' bout burr
I am specifically seeking a woman who looks impeccable and is at the top of her game
I'm talkin' homegirl be lookin' like she just stepped outta a magazine
She should look so good you would think she was on the pages of a top-tier publication
I'm talkin' niggas I'm gonna be somethin' serious
I am looking for someone of equal or greater status than myself
Gotti here go twelve bars
This is my verse, comprised of twelve sentences/lines
Gucci Mane got nine cars
Gucci Mane owns nine luxury vehicles
We don't call 'em dimes no more
The term 'dime' is no longer used to describe attractive women
'09 we call 'em five stars
Instead, we now refer to these women as 'five-star' because they are the best of the best
I'm a five-star nigga, this a five-star clique
Myself and my associates are at the top level of excellence
That's a 645, this that new M6
I am driving a new BMW 6 Series model
Pay her bills, get her hair fixed
I am financially supporting this woman and making sure she looks good
Might even pay her rent
I am willing to go the extra mile and cover her rent expense if needed
And the way she give it to me
The way she pleases me intimately
Best money I ever spent
Investing in this relationship and her attention is completely worth it
I can't even lie, I'm so super high
I am feeling very elevated, possibly due to drugs
Do not need her, will not keep her
I do not depend on this woman and will not necessarily stay with her
Unless she is fly
Except if she is looking exceptional in every way
Gucci Mane's a thug, B; your man is a scrub, see
Gucci Mane is a hardened man, while your partner is beneath me
She loves me now, she loves you not
This woman is currently devoted to me and is not feeling the same for you
Yea all my bitches love me
All the women I associate with are deeply attracted to me
And if you in Atlanta
If you happen to be located in Atlanta
Look up Gucci, girl and beep me
Search for Gucci Mane and send me a message
And we can find a five-star hotel you can meet me
We can convene at a luxurious hotel and spend time together
That's a five-star chick
A woman of exceptional beauty and status
Now that's a five-star chick, if your credit score high
The full package also includes having a high credit score
Feet and nails stay fly, keep your juice-box wet
Her feet and nails are always perfectly done, and she maintains her sexual arousal
And your head somethin' fine
She is also dazzling in her intelligence
You a five-star chick
You are an exceptional woman
I want a five-star chick
I desire a woman who matches this description
I need a five-star chick
I must have a woman of this caliber
It's your boy Yo Gotti, I do grade A shit
This is Yo Gotti, a top-level artist, and I always deliver excellent work
I'm the realist nigga walkin'
I am the most honest and authentic person around
And this the remix and still I'm out here lookin'
Even with this remixed version, I am still trying to find that perfect woman
For a five-star chick
My search continues for the ideal woman
When I catch her, I'mma bless her
If and when I finally find her, I will treat her well
With a five-star kid
We will have a child together, continuing the five-star legacy
She a natural born hustla
This woman is an instinctive and talented hustler
She ain't chasin' no suckas
She is not wasting her time pursuing losers
On a mission for a real nigga
She is determined to find a man like myself
She ain't never fucked a busta
She has never slept with an unworthy man
So your cars and your jewelry that she really don't excite
Your fancy cars and jewelry don't impress her that much
And all them hatin'-ass hoes in the club want to fight
Other women in the club who are jealous will try to start trouble with her
She was born in the A, went to school in D.C
She hails from Atlanta, but her education happened in Washington D.C.
Got a job in Dallas, Texas then moved to Tennessee
She worked in Texas for a while before settling in Tennessee
If you ain't a five-star, need to go ahead and face it
If you can't measure up to this woman's level, then you need to accept it
Fake Gucci, fake Louis, shorty that'll make you basic
Wearing fake designer clothes won't get you anywhere with her; it will just make you look unsophisticated
See I'm a five-star chick
I myself am a top-tier woman
Cause I ain't that other chick
I stand out because I am unique and special
She been strugglin' for hers
Other women have had to work hard to get where they are
From the womb I been rich
I have come from a wealthy background all my life
I ain't gotta talk about the money in the shoe game
I don't even have to mention all the money I have spent on fashionable shoes
All you gotta do is Google Trina
To see my proof of wealth, all you need to do is search for me online
See the proof, Mane
It's clear that I am a successful and wealthy person, just like Gucci Mane
Cause ain't none of these hoes, doing shows in a recession
Other women are not as successful as me, especially during difficult economic times
They cards get declined, now they suffering a depression
These women are struggling financially and it's taking a toll on their mental health
While I'm spending meals, signin' all kinda deals
I am making and spending a lot of money, signing numerous business contracts
I'm a five-star chick, eatin' five-star meals
My lifestyle is marked by luxury, such as eating the most expensive gourmet meals
My whole lifestyle like Coming To America
My life resembles that of the movie Coming To America, in terms of its grandness and extravagance
All my Louis luggage
Even my luggage is made by Louis Vuitton, a top luxury brand
You see my bag, how I carry her
I show off my expensive bag and flaunt it as I carry it
Walkin' through the airport
I am strolling through the airport
Like I'm in a parade on my hologram
I am strutting and showing off as if I am a hologram in a parade
Loggin' on to E-Trade
I am logging on to the E-Trade website to manage my finances and investments
I just had a epiphany, I need to go to Tiffany's
I suddenly had a realization that I need to go to the Tiffany & Co. store
Fendi on my slippers, and my cookies always slippery
I am wearing slippers made by the luxury brand Fendi, and my private parts are always wet and desirable
I don't need help, I pay the bills on time
I am independent and financially responsible, always paying my bills on time
So I be yellin' fuck 'em, with a dildo sign
I assert my independence and sexual freedom by yelling profanities and making the gesture of a dildo
Bye little Mama, you a three-star
Goodbye to all of the women who aren't 'five-star' like me; you're only a three-star
I ain't sleepin' when I say I'm in my dream car
When I say I'm driving my dream car, I'm not exaggerating or lying
Oh, did I stutter, Harajuku hyphen
Just to be clear, I did not stutter, and I also bring in my connection to the Harajuku fashion trend
Barbie
I also associate with or resemble the popular Barbie doll
I'm hot I think its time to put the rice in
I am really attractive right now and it's time for someone to cook me some rice
I was in the chair, I was gluin' my weave in
At one point, I was seated in a salon chair getting my hair extensions secured
When you hit the stage
When you perform on stage
They was booin' and leavin'
The audience was displeased with your performance and started to leave
Young Money, red flag, no more auditions
I am a member of the Young Money hip-hop and R&B label, and I don't need to audition for anything anymore
Ask Lil' Wayne who the five-star chick is
Ask the popular rapper Lil' Wayne who he thinks the perfect woman is, and he'll say a 'five-star chick'
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Katrina Taylor, Onika Tanya Maraj, Rodney Ladd, Mario Sentell Giden, Radric Delantic Davis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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