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.
Oooh
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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Brand new purple J's don't work itselfs
Don't wear cologne I smell like cream
I'm from the US but my swag are from overseas
I'm killin' bitches on my instagram
She like my pics and she dressy who I am
I like her pics I like her too
They say she a model bitch I wouldn't never knew
I'm turnt up for it sway goes
It's tough it's just us nigga
I'm paranoid I don't really trust niggas
I've you hate me if see you straight I won't tell nobody
And I got a couple CP that I can't tell nobody
Besides my mama fuck these bitches cause I don't love nobody
On my hip where I keep it cause I don't trust nobody
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But I will ride for your people you can never trust nobody
Watch out for them niggas who keep a close eye on them bitches
I don't know why I'm feeling like this, but I can't trust nobody
I can't trust nobody
I can't trust nobody
Trust is hard to get nigga
Squad mob with my hitters
Ridin around with all my niggas
Y'all already know I ain't no killer
I rock versace with the mancielas
Half a mill in little pillows
Damn show it feel good
Be gettin' money with my niggas
Who ever ride with the team
They ain't without the beam
Keep a [?] 'fore they hit the streets
Hundred bands in my jeans
Never talk what I've seen
Bitches don't mean shit to me
These niggas don't mean shit to me
All this money might get to me
I've you hate me if see you straight I won't tell nobody
And I got a couple CP that I can't tell nobody
Besides my mama fuck these bitches cause I don't love nobody
On my hip where I keep it cause I don't trust nobody
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But I will ride for your people you can never trust nobody
Watch out for them niggas who keep a close eye on them bitches
I don't know why I'm feeling like this, but I can't trust nobody
I can't trust nobody
I can't trust nobody
Trust nothing but god, oh lord
Who faked in my squad, oh lord
Hit it by the cross from my mob, oh lord
I'm gone catch a body, bitch
I'm gone catch a body
Porsche push retarded
Hit the club it's sparkin'
CMG the takeover CMG the party
Goons all on the dancefloor don't become a target
Chickens in the minivan show you where I parked it
I've you hate me if see you straight I won't tell nobody
And I got a couple CP that I can't tell nobody
Besides my mama fuck these bitches cause I don't love nobody
On my hip where I keep it cause I don't trust nobody
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But I will ride for your people you can never trust nobody
Watch out for them niggas who keep a close eye on them bitches
I don't know why I'm feeling like this, but I can't trust nobody
I can't trust nobody
I can't trust nobody
In Yo Gotti's song "Oooh," the lyrics delve into the concept of trust and the difficulty in finding trustworthy people in one's life. Yo Gotti refers to his fashion sense, always appearing fresh and sporting new purple Jordan sneakers. He also mentions girls admiring him on Instagram, but he can't trust any of them, nor can he trust anybody around him. He raps about keeping his gun on his hip to feel safe because he can't trust anybody.
As the song progresses, Yo Gotti emphasizes his unwillingness to trust anyone other than God. He also mentions the importance of being cautious around people who constantly keep their eyes on women. He concludes the song by asserting that he will not hesitate to kill if his trust is broken.
The lyrics of "Oooh" reflect the struggle of navigating the intricacies of relationships in the music industry and the pressure of being constantly in the public eye. Yo Gotti is known for his clever lyrics, and "Oooh" is yet another example of his lyrical prowess.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday you see me boy I'm fresh as hell
I make sure I always look good no matter what day it is.
Brand new purple J's don't work itselfs
I'm always wearing fresh, new sneakers that I take pride in.
Don't wear cologne I smell like cream
I don't even need cologne because I naturally smell good.
I'm from the US but my swag are from overseas
My sense of style is influenced by different cultures from all over the world.
I'm killin' bitches on my instagram
I'm showing off and impressing people with my Instagram posts.
She like my pics and she dressy who I am
Girls like me because of the image I present online.
I like her pics I like her too
I'm just as interested in her as she is in me.
They say she a model bitch I wouldn't never knew
I didn't even know she was a model until someone told me.
I be fucking bad hoes
I have sex with attractive women.
I'm turnt up for it sway goes
I get excited and energetic when I'm with these women.
It's tough it's just us nigga
It's hard to trust anyone besides the people in my inner circle.
I'm paranoid I don't really trust niggas
I'm constantly on edge because I don't trust people easily.
Trust is hard to get nigga
It's not easy for me to trust anyone.
Squad mob with my hitters
I'm surrounded by a group of people who are ready to fight for me.
Y'all already know I ain't no killer
I don't believe in resorting to violence to solve problems.
I rock versace with the mancielas
I like to wear expensive, designer clothing.
Half a mill in little pillows
I have a lot of money, and I like to keep it in a safe place.
Never talk what I've seen
I keep my mouth shut when it comes to things I've witnessed or heard.
All this money might get to me
Having a lot of money can be overwhelming and difficult to handle.
Trust nothing but god, oh lord
The only thing I truly trust is my faith in God.
Who faked in my squad, oh lord
I don't want to associate with anyone who is fake or disloyal.
I'm gone catch a body, bitch
I'm willing to fight or even kill to protect myself and my people.
Goons all on the dancefloor don't become a target
My crew is always around me, and it's best not to make any trouble.
Chickens in the minivan show you where I parked it
I have women waiting for me in my car.
I've you hate me if see you straight I won't tell nobody
If I catch someone hating on me, I won't tell anyone or make a big deal out of it.
And I got a couple CP that I can't tell nobody
I have a few secrets that I can't share with anyone.
Besides my mama fuck these bitches cause I don't love nobody
The only person I truly care about is my mother, and everyone else is just for fun.
On my hip where I keep it cause I don't trust nobody
I always carry a weapon with me because I don't trust anyone around me.
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This line is unclear and cannot be interpreted.
But I will ride for your people you can never trust nobody
Although it's hard to trust people, I'll still fight for the people I care about.
Watch out for them niggas who keep a close eye on them bitches
Be careful of guys who are overly possessive or jealous of their girlfriends.
I don't know why I'm feeling like this, but I can't trust nobody
I have a hard time trusting people, and I'm not sure why I feel this way.
I can't trust nobody
I have problems trusting anyone around me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dequantes Lamar, LePreston Porter, Mario Mims
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amilcarberrios641
Gotti was hungry he killed this Beat !
Ohhhhh.
@thepokesimps
Gotti made a comeback from the man he was a couple years back, I am was dope, and this mixtape was legit.
@DanielRamos-vi8po
that beat is fire
@natiboy5161
I wish my big bruh could listen to this , all 3 of them did great on this #FREE KC !!!
@destanynicole4187
snootie wild had the best part!!
@kbcrew3690
rich homie and u gotti killed it rich homie said beside his mama he dont trust no body
@XxBossXxTam
Snootie verse so hard
@madisynstevens4561
Agreed
@Skinnyhug01
Yes gotti kept that mem shit am from the memphis born and raised
@johnsonrimmer5854
Ny Nigga quan went in 💯💰