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.
Pose
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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You are looking at a legend in the flesh
Fresh up out the kitchen to the jet
Blew a quarter key on the set
Hold up, pose
VVS in the chain lookin' wet
Deposit ain't hit the account yet
Hold up, pose (yeah)
Pose, pose (yeah)
Pose, pose (I am, I am, I am)
Photo shoot, pose, pose (I am, I am)
Pose, it's a photo shoot
Dope boy, I'm a Polaroid
Photo's make me paranoid
Bitch open up her camera phone (hold on, hold on)
This that shit I be trynna avoid (yeah)
Bitch, I ain't trynna make no blog with you (blog with you)
Hoe, I ain't walkin' through the mall with you (ay, not me)
Talking all on the radio
I should take a picture of you, you got the log with you (trash)
She been sendin' me pictures and they X-rated (X-rated)
Word on the street that her ex hate it (ex hate it)
You doin' lame shit and I'm irritated (fuck nigga)
I don't do no fuck shit, I'm an 80s baby (yum)
She wanna eat the dick on camera (camera)
Pussy bald head, like Amber (Rose)
Tights look right, this a camel (toe), photo shoot
Pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, photo shoot, pose
Pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, photo shoot, yeah, whoa
You are looking at a legend in the flesh
Fresh up out the kitchen to the jet
Blew a quarter key on the set
Hold up, pose
VVS in the chain lookin' wet
Deposit ain't hit the account yet
Shit ain't verified, like my check (let's go)
Hold up, pose
Pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, pose (Lil Uzi)
Fucked that bitch, tried put the fee on it
Uh-uh, best put the free on it (yeah)
If it's 'bout money, then we on it (whoa)
Water on my neck, you could ski on it (Oh)
You can't unthaw these diamonds, put the heat on it (what)
I was layin' in my bed while she dreamed on it (yeah)
Man, I touched that thing back, put my knee on it (yeah)
Man, my shoes was too fresh with my feet on it (whoa)
Went to the jeweler, top of the morning
24 hours, then I was snowed in (let's go)
You was not locked up, you was in holding
I know some niggas got life and they posin'
All in they picture, she know I'm richer
Yeah that her nigga, look at my wrist-er
Heard you flew sicker, I do not miss her
She not enough, I need her friend
I feel like Trisha, totaled my car
I cannot fix her, she pose for the pic (skrrt)
Make the bitch lick it, I got a lamb
I got a fist, she ride of my dick like it's a RipStik
Smack on her bottom like that shit a mystic (yeah)
I'm 30 Mss in, still in the trenches
I went to the dentist 'cause I'm a menace
Fucked the old cougar just for her picture
Pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, photo shoot, pose (whoa)
Pose, pose, pose, pose, (photo shoot), pose, pose, hold up, pose
The song "Pose" by Yo Gotti and Lil Uzi Vert is all about living a lavish lifestyle and flaunting wealth. The first verse is especially centered around the idea of being in a photo shoot and showing off one's luxurious items and personal brand. The repetition of "photo shoot" and "pose" emphasizes the idea of being in front of the camera and showing off. The lyrics mention specific status symbols, such as VVS diamonds and spending large sums of money on sets, which also contribute to the overall message of the song - that the artists are wealthy and successful.
The second verse begins with Lil Uzi Vert describing his distrust of people taking photos of him in everyday situations (such as with their camera phones), and his intention to avoid press "blogs" and radio interviews. He then mentions a woman sending him explicit photos, which he refers to as "X-rated" and hints at her ex-boyfriend being jealous of their interaction with each other. Lil Uzi Vert emphasizes his own superiority and that he doesn't do "fuck shit" before continuing to describe sexual encounters he's had where photos may or may not have been taken. The song ends with more repetitions of "pose" and descriptions of sexual activity.
Line by Line Meaning
Photo shoot, yeah, flash, flash, flash, flash
The singer is about to embark on a photo shoot, with the flash from the cameras going off frequently.
You are looking at a legend in the flesh
The singer is proud of their success and wants others to acknowledge their status as a legend.
Fresh up out the kitchen to the jet
The singer is fresh from the kitchen, possibly a metaphor for cooking up new ideas and is ready to take off on their private jet.
Blew a quarter key on the set
The artist spent a lot of money, a quarter key or $25,000 on their photo shoot set.
Hold up, pose
The artist is asking for a brief pause before posing for the camera.
VVS in the chain lookin' wet
The singer is wearing an expensive diamond necklace with very very slightly included diamonds and it looks wet due to its shine and clarity.
Deposit ain't hit the account yet
The singer has not received their deposit or cash transaction yet.
Shit ain't verified, like my check
The transaction is not yet verified or confirmed, like the artist's check.
Pose, pose (yeah)
Pose, pose (I am, I am, I am)
The artist is posing confidently for the camera and repeating the word 'pose' to reinforce their confidence and status as a legend.
Photo shoot, pose, pose (I am, I am)
The artist is still posing for the photo shoot and repeating the word 'pose' to reinforce their confidence and status as a legend.
Pose, it's a photo shoot
The singer reiterates that they are shooting a photo shoot and that the frequent posing is necessary.
Dope boy, I'm a Polaroid
Photo's make me paranoid
The artist compares themselves to a Polaroid picture, possibly due to their instant success and hard exterior. However, the constant photo-taking makes them paranoid.
Bitch open up her camera phone (hold on, hold on)
This that shit I be trynna avoid (yeah)
The singer is annoyed that someone is taking pictures on their camera phone and wants them to hold on. They generally try to avoid having their picture taken by random people.
Bitch, I ain't trynna make no blog with you (blog with you)
Hoe, I ain't walkin' through the mall with you (ay, not me)
The singer doesn't want to be seen with the person taking the picture in public and doesn't want to be involved with their blog or social media channels.
Talking all on the radio
I should take a picture of you, you got the log with you (trash)
The singer thinks that the person is talking too much on the radio and considers taking a picture of them as they believe the person's log or performance is not doing well.
She been sendin' me pictures and they X-rated (X-rated)
Word on the street that her ex hate it (ex hate it)
The artist's love interest has been sending them explicit pictures and rumor has it that their ex hates it.
You doin' lame shit and I'm irritated (fuck nigga)
I don't do no fuck shit, I'm an 80s baby (yum)
The artist is annoyed with someone who is doing something boring and irritating. They don't participate in such activities as they consider themselves an '80s baby' with certain values.
She wanna eat the dick on camera (camera)
Pussy bald head, like Amber (Rose)
The singer's love interest wants to sexually pleasure them on camera. The love interest also possesses a bald head, which is compared to the model Amber Rose.
Tights look right, this a camel (toe), photo shoot
The singer thinks their love interest looks good in their tight clothing, which accentuates their 'camel toe' and wants to take pictures of them together.
Pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, photo shoot, pose
Pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, photo shoot, yeah, whoa
The artist continues to repeat the word 'pose' while at the photo shoot and acknowledges the photo shoot's importance.
Fucked that bitch, tried put the fee on it
Uh-uh, best put the free on it (yeah)
If it's 'bout money, then we on it (whoa)
The artist had sex with someone who tried to charge them afterward. They refuse to pay and instead offer to provide their services or time for free. If it's about making money, they are involved.
Water on my neck, you could ski on it (Oh)
You can't unthaw these diamonds, put the heat on it (what)
The artist's neck is laden with expensive jewelry and diamonds that could facilitate skiing down. The diamonds were so expensive they may seem frozen and require heat to break them down.
I was layin' in my bed while she dreamed on it (yeah)
Man, I touched that thing back, put my knee on it (yeah)
The singer wasn't asleep while their love interest was sleeping and describes touching or interacting with them sexually while they slept. They possibly even go as far as putting their knee on the object that needs touching.
Man, my shoes was too fresh with my feet on it (whoa)
Went to the jeweler, top of the morning
The artist's fresh shoes add to their attire and make them stand out even when they put their feet up. They also visit a jeweler in the morning, possibly to add additional jewelry.
24 hours, then I was snowed in (let's go)
You was not locked up, you was in holding
The singer was snowed in or unable to leave somewhere for 24 hours, possibly due to weather. They accuse someone else of not being truly locked up and indeed only held in custody for a brief period.
I know some niggas got life and they posin'
All in they picture, she know I'm richer
The singer is aware of people who are serving life sentences and still pose for pictures. The singer's love interest is aware of the singer's wealth.
Yeah that her nigga, look at my wrist-er
Heard you flew sicker, I do not miss her
The singer compares themselves favorably to their love interest's partner, possibly due to their wealth or status. They heard that someone else had better travel accommodations than they did but they do not miss the person.
She not enough, I need her friend
I feel like Trisha, totaled my car
I cannot fix her, she pose for the pic (skrrt)
The artist's love interest is not enough for them and they want their friend instead. The artist mentions feeling like Trisha, a YouTube influencer who got into a car accident. They cannot repair their car and their love interest stands posing for a picture while the artist drives away (skrrt).
Make the bitch lick it, I got a lamb
I got a fist, she ride of my dick like it's a RipStik
Smack on her bottom like that shit a mystic (yeah)
The artist commands their love interest to perform oral sex on them; they own a Lamborghini, have a strong hand, and see their love interest as riding their penis like a RipStik. The artist is sexual and smacks or slaps their love interest's bottom without warning or expectation.
I'm 30 Mss in, still in the trenches
I went to the dentist 'cause I'm a menace
Fucked the old cougar just for her picture
The singer is 30 years old and still working hard in their 'trenches' or challenging work environment. They visited a dentist, possibly due to their violent tendencies or as part of their tough image. They had sex with an older woman simply to take a picture together.
Pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, pose, photo shoot, pose (whoa)
Pose, pose, pose, pose, (photo shoot), pose, pose, hold up, pose
The singer repeats the word 'pose' frequently and emphasizes the importance of the photo shoot while recording the song.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Diehl, Jason Silver, Julian Bohorquez, Mario Mims, Megan Pete, Salomon Naar, Symere Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JFallen_
Any song lil uzi get on as a feature he kills it.
@victorflores4269
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@502ky8
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@Jay-issey
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@punkaganda
This is facts
@JFallen_
Especially shells
@blazethepetguy3618
β she not enough, I need her friend, I feel like Tristanβ - Uziπ₯
@quentinhill236
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@thewritebrittnay
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@thagreatking6283
Blaze the pet guy https://youtu.be/0_q9MuI0dvw