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.

Go Girl
Yo Gotti Lyrics

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[Chorus]
Go girl, a go girl
A top notch thoroughbred, pro girl
She go-go live, she go-go silly
If I tell her bring it back, she'll go-go get it
She a go girl, a go girl
An all night putting on a show girl
She go live, she go silly

If I tell her bring it back, she'll go-go get it

I got this girl that’s on some ?
She call and say she miss me
I tell her I’ma visit next time I’m in her city
I turn your world to Gotti World, shorty bring your ticket
Jimmy Choo and Red Bottoms, shorty we can kick it
I take her on trips, her boyfriend be tripping
Text her phone a million times, but she ain’t trying to hear it
Tattoos and piercings, Gucci shoes for chirren
Kids just as fresh as she be, She serious
All I do is ball, and all she fuck is winners
Take her to the mall, she don’t want to go to dinner
She a go girl, and I’m trying to get with her
Have you looking right, I had to follow her on Twitter
She’s a go girl

[Chorus]

Go, go, keep on going
I be somewhere throwing money, blowing on that potent
Money in my bank account, pockets hella swollen
And a model girlfriend, so for them cameras we be posing
We just go–go anywhere we wanna
Got a weed connect from Tennessee to California
Twenty grand in Pari, blowing on that Mary
Your bitch on my Johnson cause I’m balling like I’m Larry
And I play my part
I’m out here with them bosses, and she notice from the start
Get thirty K to show, so we both be going hard
Don’t smoke or roll the weed up
If she broke she get her cheese up
Ever slow, she’ll up the speed
Cause she a go girl

[Chorus]

OK now whoa there, keep going, throwing
That big booty, dong in
She wear her heart on her sleeve
Now she just Comme des Garconing
I wake up and show you what this cock-a-doodle-do in the morning
I swear that pussy so good, I wish I could clone it
Go girl, go girl
My new bitch, your old girl
She bust it open for my like a showgirl
Call me king, then tell me that it’s your world
Body Jamaican, but the vagina is Asian
I swear that’s hourglass shape and
That reminds me time wasting
Fuck around, I might taste it
And if I throw it back at her, then she probably gonna chase it
Because she’s a go girl

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song 'Go Girl' by Yo Gotti featuring Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, and Big KRIT is about a girl who is high class, confident, and full of energy. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that she is a "go girl," someone who is always on the move, full of life, and ready to have a good time. The verses describe the artists' experiences with women like this, who demand attention and are always up for a good party. The lyrics also emphasize the lavish lifestyle these women are accustomed to, with descriptions of expensive clothing and trips around the world, and suggest that they only associate with the most successful men.

The verses from each artist highlight their own experiences with go girls. Yo Gotti talks about a girl who is not interested in a relationship, but is content to travel and shop with him. Wiz Khalifa raps about his own high-end lifestyle, complete with a model girlfriend and frequent trips around the world. Big Sean describes how he wakes up after a night with a go girl wanting more, even wishing he could "clone" her. The overall message of the song is that go girls are unstoppable and always ready for a good time.

Line by Line Meaning

Go girl, a go girl
The person refers to a particular lady who is an all-night-performing, not-troublesome, go-getter female.

A top notch thoroughbred, pro girl
The lady in question is of excellent quality and a specialist in her field of work.

She go-go live, she go-go silly
The lady is always lively and fun to be with.

If I tell her bring it back, she'll go-go get it
The lady is always eager and enthusiastic about doing things her partner requests.

I got this girl that’s on some ?
The artist has a girl in his life that is unpredictable and mysterious.

She call and say she miss me
The girl contacts the singer to express that she misses him.

I tell her I’ma visit next time I’m in her city
The singer promises to visit her city on his next trip.

I turn your world to Gotti World, shorty bring your ticket
The artist invites the girl to his luxurious world, highlighting the need for her to come with him.

Jimmy Choo and Red Bottoms, shorty we can kick it
The artist mentions designer fashion items and the possibility of the girl joining him in his luxurious lifestyle.

I take her on trips, her boyfriend be tripping
The artist mentions going on trips with the girl despite her jealous boyfriend's reaction.

Text her phone a million times, but she ain’t trying to hear it
The girl's boyfriend texts her many times, but she does not respond.

Tattoos and piercings, Gucci shoes for chirren
The artist mentions the girl's body art and designer clothing for her children, highlighting her commitment to her family.

Kids just as fresh as she be, She serious
The girl's children are well-groomed and taken care of, reflecting the girl's serious nature and dedication to her responsibilities.

All I do is ball, and all she fuck is winners
The singer is successful and the girl only associates herself with successful people.

Take her to the mall, she don’t want to go to dinner
The girl is not interested in going to dinner; she would rather go shopping.

She a go girl, and I’m trying to get with her
The artist expresses his desire to be with the go-getting, energetic girl.

Have you looking right, I had to follow her on Twitter
The artist follows the girl on Twitter, wanting to stay up to date with her activities and improve his own appearance.

Go, go, keep on going
The singer encourages the girl to keep going and not give up.

I be somewhere throwing money, blowing on that potent
The singer is spending a lot of money and smoking high-quality marijuana.

Money in my bank account, pockets hella swollen
The artist has a lot of money saved up and can afford to spend it on expensive things.

And a model girlfriend, so for them cameras we be posing
The artist has a beautiful girlfriend and they pose together for pictures.

We just go–go anywhere we wanna
The artist and his girlfriend have no restrictions, and they go wherever they want, whenever they want.

Got a weed connect from Tennessee to California
The singer has a source for high-quality marijuana in multiple states.

Twenty grand in Pari, blowing on that Mary
The artist spent $20,000 in Paris and is smoking high-quality marijuana.

Your bitch on my Johnson cause I’m balling like I’m Larry
Another woman is attracted to the singer because he is wealthy and successful.

And I play my part
The singer understands his role in the relationship and follows it accordingly.

I’m out here with them bosses, and she notice from the start
The girl recognizes the singer's success and the people he associates with.

Get thirty K to show, so we both be going hard
The artist earns $30,000 for a performance, and he and the girl work hard to maintain their lifestyle.

Don’t smoke or roll the weed up
The artist advises his girlfriend not to smoke or roll marijuana.

If she broke she get her cheese up
The girl will find a way to make money if she is financially struggling.

Ever slow, she’ll up the speed
The girl is always willing to work hard and improve herself.

Cause she a go girl
The girl is a hard worker and a go-getter.

OK now whoa there, keep going, throwing
The artist's tone is playful and encouraging, urging his girlfriend to keep going and pushing herself.

That big booty, dong in
The girl has a large buttocks, which the artist finds attractive.

She wear her heart on her sleeve
The girl is open and real about her feelings and emotions.

Now she just Comme des Garconing
The girl has a unique style and wears Comme des Garçons clothing.

I wake up and show you what this cock-a-doodle-do in the morning
The singer is sexually aroused in the morning and promises to show his girlfriend.

I swear that pussy so good, I wish I could clone it
The singer thinks his girlfriend's sexual performance is excellent and wishes he could duplicate it.

My new bitch, your old girl
The singer has moved on to a new girlfriend, leaving his old girlfriend behind.

She bust it open for my like a showgirl
The new girlfriend is sexually active and enthusiastic.

Call me king, then tell me that it’s your world
The artist's girlfriend treats him like royalty and makes him feel like he is in control.

Body Jamaican, but the vagina is Asian
The girl has a body type similar to a Jamaican woman, but her genitalia resembles an Asian woman.

I swear that’s hourglass shape and
The girl has an hourglass figure, according to the singer.

That reminds me time wasting
The artist values his time and doesn't want to waste it on anything or anyone that is not worth it.

Fuck around, I might taste it
The artist may engage in oral sex with his girlfriend.

And if I throw it back at her, then she probably gonna chase it
If the artist makes a sexual advance towards his girlfriend, she will reciprocate it.

Because she’s a go girl
The singer's girlfriend is sexually active and enthusiastic, making her a go-getter in the bedroom as well.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JUSTIN LEWIS SCOTT, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, MARIO SENTELL GIDEN, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ

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