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.
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Yo Gotti Lyrics
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Ooh yeah yay, Yo Gotti, Pleasure P
Let's do it, yeah
Shawty ride or die here if I'm sober or high
She know just what to do to help a gangsta' get by
Shawty know I like head, she ain't trippin' at all
She go down on a nigga' and she a-swallow it all
She can get what she wanna and it ain't trickin' at all
Shawty fuck with her nigga' her nigga' fuck with her back
She put her life on the line 'cause she a-ride with this sack
Wen I went back to the hood hustlin', movin' them birds
She was takin' up nursing, studying gettin' what's hers
I ain't chase her or sweat her try my best to protect her
When you fuck with a gangsta' baby, you bet I'mma bless ya
And that's real
If you wanna come ride then (let's ride)
If you wanna come smoke then (let's smoke)
If you wanna come drink then (let's drink)
If you wanna come vibe then (let's vibe)
Come vibe bay
I been thinkin' 'bout fuckin' you
I been thinkin' bout kissin' you
And touchin' and holdin' you (that's all I wanna do baby)
When we out on the road grinding doin' my shows
She be callin' my phone like don't be fuckin' them 'hoes
She at home with my child I be flirtin' in the crowd
I need help I can't control myself these 'hoes be wild
Sometimes I think to myself, another nigga' in my bed
So I stop thinking all that shit'll fuck yo' head.
I take federal chances I work so hard for the bread.
Wonder if she a-keep it real if I eva' go to the fed
She gon' write me and visit me like I think that she should
Or she gon' disrespect me fuck another nigga' out the hood
I ain't chase her or sweat her try my best to protect her
I don't know about love I just know, just know money and pleasure
Believe that
If you wanna come ride then (let's ride)
If you wanna come smoke then (let's smoke)
If you wanna come drink then (let's drink)
If you wanna come vibe then (let's vibe)
Come vibe bay
I been thinkin' 'bout fuckin' you
I been thinkin' bout kissin' you
And touchin' and holdin' you (that's all I wanna do baby)
Look here shawty
You know I only know
How to be one way
And that's always real
When yo' momma was trippin' talkin' 'bout kickin' you out
You had nowhere to go I let you move in my house
You can jump in my Benz, go stunt out on ya' friends
I took you all around the world and I a-do it again
You respected my grind 'cause you knew I had that work
And I respected ya' mind because you still went to work
See it wasn't 'bout the money, shawty kept it 100
She stayed into it with her family because they knew I was hustlin'
If you wanna come ride then (let's ride)
If you wanna come smoke then (let's smoke)
If you wanna come drink then (let's drink)
If you wanna come vibe then (let's vibe)
Come vibe bay
I been thinkin' 'bout fuckin' you
I been thinkin' bout kissin' you
And touchin' and holdin' you (that's all I wanna do baby))
Let vibe baby.
I'm talkin' the guhs, college guhs
I ain't trippin' I like 'em all ya' know
I'm tryin'a ride with ya' shawty
Tryin'a vibe with ya, kick back get high with ya'
Whateva' you do know 'em talkin' 'bout
They say they ain't expect me to come like this here
The song Let’s Vibe by Yo Gotti, featuring Pleasure P, is a classic rap song that explores love and relationships from a gangsta’s perspective. The song is characterized by a slow, melodic beat that creates a mellow, relaxed vibe for the listener. The lyrics delve into the complexities of relationships and love in a world that is often violent and unforgiving.
In the first verse, Yo Gotti raps about a woman who is his ride or die, someone who is with him through thick and thin. She knows how to cheer him up when he’s down and doesn’t judge him for what he likes. They have been through a lot together, and Yo Gotti appreciates her loyalty.
In the chorus, Yo Gotti proposes that they vibe together. He is interested in having her join him on his adventures, whether it’s smoking, drinking, or riding. He has been thinking about taking their relationship to the next level and confesses that all he wants to do is kiss and hold her.
In the second verse, Yo Gotti struggles with his infidelity, admitting he cannot control himself around groupies who throw themselves at him. He worries about being unfaithful and whether she will stick around if he somehow ends up in prison. Despite these struggles, he is grateful for her presence in his life and respects her for being a hardworking mother.
Overall, the song Let’s Vibe showcases how love and relationships can thrive even in the most challenging of circumstances. It shows that despite being a gangsta, Yo Gotti has found someone who accepts him for who he is and is not afraid to be with him on his wild adventures.
Line by Line Meaning
Shawty ride or die here if I'm sober or high
My girl is always down for me no matter what state I'm in
She know just what to do to help a gangsta' get by
She's there to support and help me through anything
Shawty know I like head, she ain't trippin' at all
She understands my sexual preferences and doesn't judge
She go down on a nigga' and she a-swallow it all
She's not afraid to get sexual with me and takes care of me
Me and her done it all, catch us both at the mall
We've gone through everything together and still enjoy spending time together
She can get what she wanna and it ain't trickin' at all
I spoil her because she deserves the best and it's not a problem
Shawty fuck with her nigga' her nigga' fuck with her back
We're loyal to each other and have each other's backs
She put her life on the line 'cause she a-ride with this sack
She's not afraid to take risks with me and support me in any way possible
Wen I went back to the hood hustlin', movin' them birds
When I had to go back to the streets to make a living
She was takin' up nursing, studying gettin' what's hers
She was working hard to make something of herself and wasn't relying on me
I ain't chase her or sweat her try my best to protect her
I didn't pressure her into being with me, but I do my best to look out for her
When you fuck with a gangsta' baby, you bet I'mma bless ya
Being with me means you're blessed and taken care of
If you wanna come ride then (let's ride)
Let's go for a ride
If you wanna come smoke then (let's smoke)
Let's smoke together
If you wanna come drink then (let's drink)
Let's drink together
If you wanna come vibe then (let's vibe)
Let's just enjoy each other's company
I been thinkin' 'bout fuckin' you
I'm sexually attracted to you
I been thinkin' bout kissin' you
I want to be affectionate with you
And touchin' and holdin' you (that's all I wanna do baby)
I want to be intimate with you and just hold you
When we out on the road grinding doin' my shows
When I'm touring and performing
She be callin' my phone like don't be fuckin' them 'hoes
She's protective of our relationship and doesn't want me to cheat
She at home with my child I be flirtin' in the crowd
She's taking care of our child while I'm out having fun
I need help I can't control myself these 'hoes be wild
I sometimes struggle with temptation from other women
Sometimes I think to myself, another nigga' in my bed
I worry about being cheated on
So I stop thinking all that shit'll fuck yo' head.
I try not to think about negative things because it'll only make things worse
I take federal chances I work so hard for the bread.
I'm willing to take risks to provide for myself and my loved ones
Wonder if she a-keep it real if I eva' go to the fed
I question if she'll stay truthful and loyal to me if I were ever in jail
She gon' write me and visit me like I think that she should
I hope that she'll stay supportive even if I'm locked up
Or she gon' disrespect me fuck another nigga' out the hood
I worry that she'll cheat and disrespect me while I'm locked up
I don't know about love I just know, just know money and pleasure
I'm not sure if I'm capable of love, but I enjoy luxury and pleasure
You know I only know
I can only be true
How to be one way
I can only act like myself
When yo' momma was trippin' talkin' 'bout kickin' you out
When your mother was threatening to kick you out
You had nowhere to go I let you move in my house
I offered you a place to stay when you needed it
You can jump in my Benz, go stunt out on ya' friends
You can use my car and show off to your friends
I took you all around the world and I a-do it again
I've traveled the world with you and I'd do it again
You respected my grind 'cause you knew I had that work
You respected my hustle and knew I was dedicated to making a living
And I respected ya' mind because you still went to work
I respected how hard you worked and didn't rely on me to support you
See it wasn't 'bout the money, shawty kept it 100
Our relationship wasn't based on money, she was honest and genuine with me
She stayed into it with her family because they knew I was hustlin'
She stood up for our relationship, even when her family didn't approve of my lifestyle
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY F. ERVIN, DARRYL LA MONT PIERCE, DWAYNE EMIL SIMON, JAMES TODD SMITH, MARCUS COOPER, MARIO SENTELL GIDEN, STEVEN J. ETTINGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tiaratownes1427
This song will never get old ❤️
@deontramanica2459
This song will never get old
@NicoleSmith__
Tried to listen to this song without singing 5 years later I still fail ! I love this song ❤️
@rarediamondblackqueen2253
After all these years this song still is the shit I swear!
@keyshabiggs3379
Ikr!
@jamesfeely1682
for real tho
@MrKeithkeion06
Hell yea!
@purposeandgoals1189
🔥💯💯
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@JodiSoXclusive
This song will never get old! Still bumping in 2018 😜