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.
Hood Bitch Fetish
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Say I admit I got a hood bitch fetish
Lil' mama got a tat and a ring on her belly
I love the way she dance I love the way she walk
Yeah she from the hood but she sure got class
She ain't really got titties but she sure got ass
Money ain't a thang lil' mama get it in
Tired of sayin' independent but she sure got cash
She be doin' her everybody heard
Hood hair styles makin' everybody stare
She ain't tryna be a model but she shaped like a bottle
Put lil' mama on a flier have everybody there
So I'm a get it goin' get it goin' get it goin'
Take her to the spot so I can hit her with this midget arm
See I was star born you can call me born star
I be fuckin' hos like a full time porn star
Yeah I got a hood bitch fetish
I don't want her number unless she hood bitch ready
Gettin' money still off in the hood heavy
I'm addicted I can't help it I got a hood bitch fetish
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
To the back back bag it up tat tat tat it up
She's a 5-star I don't know a bitch as bad as her
Jazzy and she sassy but she ratchet at the same time
Purse gon' match her shoes she be crushin' hos every time
Toes on point and her nails gon' be proper
And her fit gone be exclusive can't any ho stop her
And her weave gon' look real even though it ain't real
'cause it cost a lil' money she stuntin' in them heels
And her jeans cut low and her walk's so mean
And her lips so serious and her house stay clean
She can walk that walk and she can talk that talk
I'm Yo Gotti I just wanna break that off
Yeah I got a hood bitch fetish
I don't want her number unless she hood bitch ready
Gettin' money still off in the hood heavy
I'm addicted I can't help it I got a hood bitch fetish
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
I got four in the crib a couple of 'em in the throne
I love hood chicks 'cause they don't never get old
Find a Louisiana chick she a-slap a bitch silly
Big fine pretty at the bayou port city
I always keep a hood bitch 'cause they don't never get bored
Like my h-town chick took her from the 5th ward
I ain't got a break her off 'cause she got her own dough
Like my A.T.L. chick representin' zone four
Ms. thick country yeah she from the country
Top notch hos scattered out across the country
Everywhere I go I keep a hood bitch around me
Can't wait to see Melissa she from Duval County
I got a stripper bitch I call her ms. showbiz
'cause she keep a lotta money takin' care of four kids
Even got a bitch in N.Y. from the Bronx
From the bay to the chi to the d to the funk
Yeah I got a hood bitch fetish
I don't want her number unless she hood bitch ready
Gettin' money still off in the hood heavy
I'm addicted I can't help it I got a hood bitch fetish
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
In "Hood Chick" by Yo Gotti ft. Dorrough, the artists express their affinity for women from the hood who have a certain aesthetic - tattooed, weaved hairstyles, and a unique style that stands out. Yo Gotti admits to having a "hood chick fetish," praising his lady's personality and skills rather than her physical appearance. He recognizes her strength and work ethic, admiring her independent nature and the way she handles her business. In the verses, both Yo Gotti and Dorrough describe the ideal "hood chick," who is confident, fashionable, and can handle herself in any situation. The chorus emphasizes the visual components of a "hood chick," with references to tattoos and weaves.
Overall, "Hood Chick" celebrates women from the hood and portrays them in a positive light. The lyrics suggest that these women are strong and independent and should be appreciated for their unique style and personality.
Line by Line Meaning
Tattoo weaves up tattoo weaves up
Emphasizing on the tatted and hair-weaved look that is popular among hood chicks
Say I admit I got a hood bitch fetish
Acknowledging an attraction towards hood chicks
Lil' mama got a tat and a ring on her belly
Describing a hood chick with a tattoo and belly-ring
I love the way she dance I love the way she walk
Appreciating the dancing and walking style of hood chicks
She from the triple b I can hear her when she talk
Identifying a hood chick from the 'triple b' area and accent
Yeah she from the hood but she sure got class
Contrasting the classy style of a hood chick despite being from the hood
She ain't really got titties but she sure got ass
Pointing out the lack of breasts but a curvy butt on a hood chick
Money ain't a thang lil' mama get it in
Showing appreciation for a hood chick who knows how to make money
Tired of sayin' independent but she sure got cash
Noting a hood chick's ability to make money on her own despite being independent
She be doin' her everybody heard
Recognizing a hood chick's popularity and confidence
Hood hair styles makin' everybody stare
Noting how hood chicks' hairstyle attracts attention
She ain't tryna be a model but she shaped like a bottle
Appreciating a hood chick's shapeliness without aspiring to be a model
Put lil' mama on a flier have everybody there
Noting a hood chick's popularity that can attract crowds
So I'm a get it goin' get it goin' get it goin'
Prepared to take action and make a move
Take her to the spot so I can hit her with this midget arm
Referring to his penis as 'midget arm' and planning to have sex with a hood chick
See I was star born you can call me born star
Claiming to have been born to be a star
I be fuckin' hos like a full time porn star
Boasting about having sex like a professional porn star
To the back back bag it up tat tat tat it up
Encouraging a hood chick to back it up and show off tattoos and weaves
She's a 5-star I don't know a bitch as bad as her
Describing a hood chick as a 5-star, noting her beauty and sex appeal
Jazzy and she sassy but she ratchet at the same time
Describing a hood chick who is stylish and confident yet still retains hood qualities
Purse gon' match her shoes she be crushin' hos every time
Noting a hood chick's ability to match her accessories and her tendency to impress and outdo others
Toes on point and her nails gon' be proper
Noting how a hood chick's toes and nails are always on point
And her fit gone be exclusive can't any ho stop her
Describing how a hood chick's outfit will be exclusive and one-of-a-kind, and how she won't allow anyone to stop or outdo her
And her weave gon' look real even though it ain't real
Noting how a hood chick's weave looks real, despite not being authentic
'cause it cost a lil' money she stuntin' in them heels
Attributing a hood chick's ability to rock expensive heels to her ability to make money
And her jeans cut low and her walk's so mean
Describing how a hood chick's jeans are low-cut and her walk is confident and intimidating
And her lips so serious and her house stay clean
Noticing how a hood chick takes things seriously, including cleaning her house
She can walk that walk and she can talk that talk
Recognizing a hood chick's confidence and ability to walk and talk confidently
I'm Yo Gotti I just wanna break that off
Introducing himself and expressing his desire to have sex with a hood chick
I got four in the crib a couple of 'em in the throne
Noting how he has multiple hood chicks at his place
I love hood chicks 'cause they don't never get old
Appreciating the timelessness and unchanging beauty of hood chicks
Find a Louisiana chick she a-slap a bitch silly
Noting the toughness and ability to fight of a hood chick from Louisiana
Big fine pretty at the bayou port city
Describing a beautiful hood chick from the bayou port city
I always keep a hood bitch 'cause they don't never get bored
Keeping a hood chick as a constant source of entertainment and not getting bored
Like my h-town chick took her from the 5th ward
Describing a hood chick from the 5th ward in Houston
I ain't got a break her off 'cause she got her own dough
Not having to provide financial support for a hood chick because she makes her own money
Like my A.T.L. chick representin' zone four
Describing a hood chick from zone four in Atlanta
Ms. thick country yeah she from the country
Describing a thick and beautiful hood chick from the countryside
Top notch hos scattered out across the country
Noting how there are top-notch hood chicks located all over the country
Everywhere I go I keep a hood bitch around me
Keeping a hood chick at his side wherever he goes
Can't wait to see Melissa she from Duval County
Looking forward to seeing a hood chick named Melissa from Duval County
I got a stripper bitch I call her ms. showbiz
Describing a hood chick who is a stripper and nicknaming her Ms. Showbiz
'cause she keep a lotta money takin' care of four kids
Attributing a stripping career to the hood chick's ability to take care of her children
Even got a bitch in N.Y. from the Bronx
Noting a hood chick from the Bronx in New York
From the bay to the chi to the d to the funk
Referring to different places where he has found hood chicks
I'm addicted I can't help it I got a hood bitch fetish
Admitting an addiction to hood chicks and not being able to control the attraction
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: DORWIN DORROUGH, D DAVIS, MARIO MIMMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
C ooney
Ayyyeeee this shit go hard!!! Definitely makin this the new ringtone!
LxrdGaming
this bass be hitting
jmills678
5 seconds in and this beats raw hahaha
MsLadyKay79
Ayeee! Banging in my deck!!!
cech2204
This shit is hot.....
9thwardpimpin
this my shyt all the way from new orleans
MsLadyKay79
Why do so many people hate on many different levels?! If you have nothing nice to say save us all the trouble and don't say anything! smh, he can rap about what he wants. Don't like it don't listen. PERIOD!!!!
Donnie Bryant
oh, damn dude i was just forced to listen to this song. don't take this seriously Calvin it aint that serious
Calvin Jordan
if its about a nigga makin money lol its always serious
Calvin Jordan
@MDNR09 mayne fuck you this kid young,and he just doing his thing fuck man im tired of haters on my shit if you gonna hate get the fuck out of here