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.
Ridiculous
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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it's hilarious how yo' girl is starin' kid
All the flows I carry stickin'
It ain't no comparison the clarity is excellent
Breitling cost ya budget bitch that's why a nigga flexin' it
Coulda bought a mini mansion but I bought a necklace
Coulda bought a Bentley but instead I bought a Chevrolet
Donk is sittin' ridiculous, thaik I'm hittin' switches bitch
Bitches chrome liftes 26's
Trap house with 'bout twenty kitchens
Twenty chickens
Twenty minutes
Twenty chickens
Twenty minutes
I'ma scratch out every penny
Two will make a three and that one will bring an extra twenty
I was gettin' it, I admit it
But right now I'm extra gettin' it
MVP is my statistic I just scored a triple double
Coke and kush and extacy my trap is guaranteed to bubble
MVP is my statistic I just scored a triple double
Coke and kush and extacy my trap is guaranteed to bubble
[Gucci Mane - Chorus]150 grand on both wrists
This shit ridiculous
Rims cost a whole chicken
This shit ridiculous
Chain cost a whole ticket
This shit ridiculous
Hummer truck on thirty inches
This shit ridiculous
[Yo Gotti - Chorus]Sixteen for a whole chicken
This shit ridiculous
Powder 'round the whole kitchen
This shit ridiculous
Watch ya mouth cuz the FEDS listenin'
This shit ridiculous
Watch ya boy, cuz that nigga's snitchin'
This shit ridiculous
[Yo Gotti - Verse 2]New Benz
That bitch ridiculous
Vitamin Water paint job and I ain't 50 Cent
Big Bird yellow D's no Sesame Street
Cookie Monster of the hood cuz I love to eat
Ridiculous watch
Ridiculous chain
Ridiculous bitch, cuz she got Ridiculous brain
She ridiculous thick
I don't remember her name, ridiculous dog got to treat hoes the same
I'll take 'em the linens, I'll might buy all purse
She gon' fuck all my niggas
She gon' ride with that work
Ridiculous whip
Ridiculous crib
Ridiculous life that's just the way that I live
You a hater
Dick in the ass taker
Fake ass gangsta with a fake ass Jacob
Moscow nigga look at the shit you make up
Cocaine cowboy look at this shit I shake-up
[Chorus]
The song Ridiculous by Yo Gotti Ft. Gucci Mane is a braggadocious track that highlights the rappers' success and luxurious lifestyle. In the first verse, Gucci Mane boasts about his wealth and the attention he gets from women. He is letting everyone know that his flows are unmistakable, and he has unmatched clarity in his raps, making him stand out from other rappers. He then goes on to list the extravagant things that he has spent his money on, like a Breitling watch and a Chevrolet donk with chrome liftes 26's. He also talks about his drug business, which he claims is always booming.
In the chorus, Gucci Mane and Yo Gotti take turns bragging about their riches. Gucci mentions the high cost of his accessories like his watch, rims, and chain, while Yo Gotti talks about his expensive car and drugs. They both use the word "ridiculous" to emphasize that their wealth and lifestyle are beyond imagination and exceed the norm. In the second verse, Yo Gotti joins in the bragging and boasts about his new Benz, extravagant house, and women he can have. He also takes shots at people who criticize his success and claims that he is a "cocaine cowboy" who shakes up things.
Overall, the song is all about flexing and showing off their wealth, success, and rawness in the drug business.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridiculous, it's hilarious how yo' girl is starin' kid
It's ridiculous and funny how your girl is staring at me.
All the flows I carry stickin'
All my lyrics and music are captivating and sticking with my audience.
It ain't no comparison the clarity is excellent
My music is incomparable, and its clarity is excellent.
Breitling cost ya budget bitch that's why a nigga flexin' it
My expensive Breitling watch cost more than your budget. That's why I show off and flex it.
Coulda bought a mini mansion but I bought a necklace
Instead of buying a mini mansion, I preferred to buy an expensive necklace.
Coulda bought a Bentley but instead I bought a Chevrolet
I could have bought a more expensive car like the Bentley, but I chose to buy a Chevrolet instead.
Donk is sittin' ridiculous, thaik I'm hittin' switches bitch
My Donk car is sitting so low that it looks ridiculous. I'm pressing switches to make it hop.
Nah them ain't no switches
No, those are not switches. I'm just referring to the hydraulic system that lifts the car.
Bitches chrome liftes 26's
My car's wheels are shiny and chrome, and they are twenty-six inches in diameter.
Trap house with 'bout twenty kitchens
My trap or drug house has about twenty kitchens where we cook and process drugs.
Twenty chickens, twenty minutes
I can sell twenty chickens' worth of drugs in just twenty minutes.
I'ma scratch out every penny
I'm going to make money no matter what, even if I have to work hard for it.
Two will make a three and that one will bring an extra twenty
If I sell two drugs, they will make a third one, which will bring me an additional twenty dollars.
I was gettin' it, I admit it, but right now I'm extra gettin' it
I used to make money before, and I admit it, but currently, I'm making much more.
MVP is my statistic I just scored a triple double
I'm the most valuable player when it comes to drug dealing, and I've just scored a triple win or success.
Coke and kush and extacy my trap is guaranteed to bubble
My trap or drug house is sure to make money as I have been dealing with cocaine, marijuana, and ecstasy.
150 grand on both wrists, this shit ridiculous
I'm wearing watches on both wrists worth 150k. That's insane.
Rims cost a whole chicken, this shit ridiculous
My car's rims cost the same as a whole chicken, which is ridiculous.
Chain cost a whole ticket, this shit ridiculous
My neck chain costs the same as a whole concert ticket, and that's ridiculously expensive.
Hummer truck on thirty inches, this shit ridiculous
My Hummer truck has thirty-inch wheels, which is ridiculous.
Sixteen for a whole chicken, this shit ridiculous
I'm selling drugs for sixteen dollars, which is the same price as a whole chicken.
Powder 'round the whole kitchen, this shit ridiculous
I have cocaine powder all around the kitchen, and that's ridiculously messy.
Watch ya mouth cuz the FEDS listenin', this shit ridiculous
Be careful what you say since the FEDS are monitoring us, and that's ridiculous.
Watch ya boy, cuz that nigga's snitchin', this shit ridiculous
Be careful of your friend since he could be a snitch, and that's ridiculous.
New Benz, that bitch ridiculous
My new Benz car is amazing and ridiculous at the same time.
Vitamin Water paint job and I ain't 50 Cent
I have a unique Vitamin Water paint job on my car and did not get this idea from 50 Cent.
Big Bird yellow D's no Sesame Street
My car has Big Bird yellow rims, and it's not related to the Sesame Street show.
Cookie Monster of the hood cuz I love to eat
I'm the Cookie Monster of the hood since I love to eat like him.
Ridiculous watch, ridiculous chain
My wristwatch and neck chain are ridiculous, meaning they are expensive and attention-grabbing.
Ridiculous bitch, cuz she got Ridiculous brain
My girl is ridiculous since she's incredibly smart and has a ridiculous brain.
She ridiculous thick I don't remember her name
My girl is ridiculously thick, meaning she has a curvy figure, but I don't remember her name.
Ridiculous dog got to treat hoes the same
Just like my ridiculous dog, I have to treat women equally without any discrimination.
I'll take 'em the linens, I'll might buy all purse
I will buy girls luxurious items like linen sheets or an expensive purse.
She gon' fuck all my niggas, she gon' ride with that work
My girl will have sex with all of my friends and help me sell drugs.
Ridiculous whip, ridiculous crib
My car and house are both ridiculous and impressive.
Ridiculous life that's just the way that I live
My life is ridiculous, but that's how I choose to live my life.
You a hater, dick in the ass taker
You're just a hater, and you do things that are shameful like taking it up the ass.
Fake ass gangsta with a fake ass Jacob
You're a fake gangsta and wearing a fake Jacob watch.
Moscow nigga look at the shit you make up
You make up ridiculous things, and you look like a Moscow nigga.
Cocaine cowboy look at this shit I shake-up
I'm a cocaine cowboy, and I shake things up with my impressive lifestyle.
Writer(s): Tyree Cinque Simmons, Xavier L. Dotson, Otis Williams Jr, Mario Mims, Lonnie Macintosh, Radric Davis
Contributed by Jacob W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DamnYallThoughtItWasOvaDidntIt
That first verse gotta go in the trap hall of fame
Bryan
cocaine kush and ecstasy my trap is guaranteed to bubble π₯
Julian Lewis
Facts
BreakBreadOrFakeDead
Facts
Mamba Mentality Forever
ON YAH
Mr. Thomas
Yes sir
Tha Dude
Who else miss this Trap Swag?....Crazy how every era got its own unique sound but They could drop this shit right now today and fuck the game up.. timeless...
Johnny Lee
Still applies in 2022 but itβs the babytron era now
16tagz
@Johnny Lee babytron is not real trap music
Johnny Lee
@16tagz scam rap and trap are one in the same In the Detroit rap scene