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.
Sorry
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I can't fuck wit you no moe ho and I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
You a disloyal ass bitch ho you sorry (You sorry)
You probably ain't pregnant ho you flaugin (You sorry)
That probably ain't my baby I need maury (I'm sorry)
A ho gone be a ho they ain't a hunnit (They ain't a hunnit)
And when a nigga broke them hoes act funny (They act funny)
Money hungry bitches they can smell it (They can smell it)
Loyalty them hoes can't even spell it (I'm sorry)
Aye you can give that ho the world that don't mean shit (They sorry)
Cause you can rent a ho but you can't buy a bitch (I'm sorry)
I give it to you raw (I'm sorry) straight up and down (Straight up and down)
If she complainin and accusing, prolly fuck around (I'm sorry)
A nigga gone be a nigga I'm just sorry (I'm sorry)
And a ho gone be a ho regardless (Regardless)
If you think she fuckin off she probably (She probably)
Think yo nigga ain't real then sorry (Sorry)
I'm sorry (I'm sorry) bitch I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
I'm sorry (I'm sorry) ho I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
A ho gone be a ho regardless (Regardless)
A nigga gone be a nigga ho I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
I like different type of bitches I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
I could never be committed and I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
How often you gone see me? Hardly (I'm sorry)
Cause ion want a girl I want a partner (I'm sorry)
I ain't talking on the phone bitch I'm straight texting (Texting)
I ain't going to the movies ho we straight sexing (Sexing)
Aww yeen fucking first night ho stay flexing (Flexing)
A nigga call and sheen answer ho stay reckless (She sorry)
I got trust issues thats some real shit (I'm sorry)
Give me head and kiss yo nigga you a ill bitch (Ugh)
Go home like nothing happend thats some cold shit (Ho you cold)
And ask yo nigga who he fucking thats some ho shit (Them hoes)
A nigga gone be a nigga I'm just sorry (I'm sorry)
And a ho gone be a ho regardless (Regardless)
If you think she fuckin off she probably (She probably)
Think yo nigga ain't real then sorry (Sorry)
I'm sorry (I'm sorry) bitch I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
I'm sorry (I'm sorry) ho I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
A ho gone be a ho regardless (regardless)
A nigga gone be a nigga ho I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Sorry (I'm sorry)
Sorry (I'm sorry)
Sorry (I'm sorry)
I'm sorry
Ha aye you know I'm sorry shawty
You sorry? Damn right you sorry!
As a matter of fact go fuck wit one of them sorry ass hoes (I am)
Don't come to me sayin you sorry after one of them dumb ass bitches don't keep it real!
The Yo Gotti song "Sorry" is a straightforward and honest confessional about the complexities of relationships. The lyrics present the idea that both men and women have flaws and imperfections that often lead to unfaithful behavior. The rapper admits to being a player and not able to commit to one person because he likes different types of women. He acknowledges that trust is an issue for him and he cannot always call the women in his life his partners. He talks about how some women are disloyal and act out of greed, making it difficult for any relationship to work. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm sorry" repeatedly, serving as a mantra of remorse and repentance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry
Repetitive expression of the artist's regret and apology
I can't fuck wit you no moe ho and I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
I cannot continue my relationship with you because you have been disloyal, and I regret that it has come to this
You a disloyal ass bitch ho you sorry (You sorry)
You are unfaithful and disloyal, and you regret the consequences of your behavior
You probably ain't pregnant ho you flaugin (You sorry)
You are likely not pregnant, but are pretending to be so, and you regret your actions
That probably ain't my baby I need maury (I'm sorry)
It is likely that the baby is not mine and a paternity test is needed, and I regret that this has happened
A ho gone be a ho they ain't a hunnit (They ain't a hunnit)
Women who are promiscuous will continue to be so, and they are not sincere or genuine
And when a nigga broke them hoes act funny (They act funny)
Women will treat men differently when the men are not financially stable, and they regret it
Money hungry bitches they can smell it (They can smell it)
Women who are only interested in money can detect it easily, and that is regretful
Loyalty them hoes can't even spell it (I'm sorry)
Women who are unfaithful and disloyal do not even understand the concept of loyalty, and that is regrettable
Aye you can give that ho the world that don't mean shit (They sorry)
Giving a woman everything she wants does not guarantee her loyalty, and that is something to be regretted
Cause you can rent a ho but you can't buy a bitch (I'm sorry)
You can pay for a woman's services, but you cannot buy her love, and that is regretful
I give it to you raw (I'm sorry) straight up and down (Straight up and down)
I am being honest and direct with you, and I regret that the truth may be painful
If she complainin and accusing, prolly fuck around (I'm sorry)
If a woman is constantly accusing, she may have something to hide, and I regret that this is the case
A nigga gone be a nigga I'm just sorry (I'm sorry)
Men will behave like men, regardless of the situation, and the artist regrets that this is the case
And a ho gone be a ho regardless (Regardless)
Women who are prone to promiscuity will continue to behave that way, despite the circumstances
If you think she fuckin off she probably (She probably)
If you suspect that a woman is cheating, it is likely that you are correct, and that is regrettable
Think yo nigga ain't real then sorry (Sorry)
If you doubt your man's authenticity, it is probable that you will regret it if you discover the truth
I like different type of bitches I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
I am attracted to women of different types, and I regret that this may frustrate some people
I could never be committed and I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
I cannot commit to a single person, and I regret that this may hurt others
How often you gone see me? Hardly (I'm sorry)
I am not able to spend much time with others, and I regret that this may disappoint them
Cause ion want a girl I want a partner (I'm sorry)
I am looking for a partner, not just a casual relationship, and I regret that this may not be the desire of others
I ain't talking on the phone bitch I'm straight texting (Texting)
I prefer to communicate through text messages, and I regret that this may frustrate some people
I ain't going to the movies ho we straight sexing (Sexing)
I am not interested in dating or romance, and I regret that this may be unpleasant for others
Aww yeen fucking first night ho stay flexing (Flexing)
You are too eager to have sex on the first night, and I regret that this may not align with my desires
A nigga call and sheen answer ho stay reckless (She sorry)
When a man calls you, you answer immediately, and I regret that this behavior is reckless and disrespectful
I got trust issues thats some real shit (I'm sorry)
I have difficulty trusting others, and I regret that this may be a barrier to forming relationships
Give me head and kiss yo nigga you a ill bitch (Ugh)
If you perform oral sex on me and then kiss your partner, you are disgusting and I regret that you would act in such a way
Go home like nothing happend thats some cold shit (Ho you cold)
If you have sex with me and then leave without any emotion or caring, you are heartless, and I regret that this may happen
And ask yo nigga who he fucking thats some ho shit (Them hoes)
If you ask your partner who he is having sex with, you are acting like a prostitute, and I regret that some women resort to this behavior
Sorry (I'm sorry)
Repetitive expression of regret and apology
Ha aye you know I'm sorry shawty
The artist acknowledges his regret and apologizes to his partner
You sorry? Damn right you sorry!
The artist believes that his partner should feel regret for her actions
As a matter of fact go fuck wit one of them sorry ass hoes (I am)
As a consequence of her disloyalty, the artist suggests that his partner engage with other unfaithful women
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Latroy Deondrake Garrett, Mario Sentell Giden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tbeslicc8189
Still playing this in 2023 This song will always be legendary π―πͺπΎ
@otbtilthegrave4061
No lie bro
@DashoneFagan
Name ouerles murder music
@DashoneFagan
2:42 β@@otbtilthegrave4061
@jamesmiller2060
Yo Gotti a genius telling a story in his tracks π―...
@guitaro5000
I forgot my mask. I'm sorry.
@Rain-uw6ym
Wish they still made music like this
@jessestinson9252
Never again sadly
@ibeatmycatandmydog9322
@Jesse Stinson don trip do
@asternchilds1156
Had to send this to my ex five years ago. Still bump this.