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 cityโs underground rap scene before going on to become national superstars. Next up to bat is Yo Gotti, M-Townโs 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 Southโs 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. โBeing from the hood things like hustling will come your way,โ says Yo Gotti. โEverybody in my family hustled in some kinda way.โ 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 Gottiโs 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 cityโs 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 magazineโs 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. โIt sold about 40 or 50,000, with no promotions or video,โ says Yo Gotti. โThat record did what it did on its own.โ But as the old saying goes when one door is closed another opened. Gottiโs 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 didnโt do the type of big number heโd hope for youโd 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.
โThe 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. Thatโs why I call my record Back 2 Da Basics.โ
Produced by DJ Thoomp, Mannie Fresh, Carlos Brody and newcomers Street Tunes, Back 2 Da Basics offers fans a gritty, insiderโs view into the real streets of Memphis as seen through the eyes of Yo Gotti. Nowhere is this viewpoint more intense than on โFull Time,โ the amped up lead single โand featured in the MTV Filmsโ Hustle & Flow movie - with a thunderous bass and intoxicating beat that espouses Gottiโs formula to success โhustle full time.
โA lotta cats wanna be a rapper or a street hustler but they donโt wanna put in the time that it takes,โ says Yo Gotti. โThey want the money and the cars and the girls, but they donโt wanna work hard for it. But to be successful at anything you gotta grind for it.โ On the song โMama We Gone Be Alright,โ 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. โMama We Gone Be Alrightโ along with the gripping tune โMy Storyโ emerges as two of the most interesting songs on Back 2 Da Basics. These three titles along with club banging songs like โShortyโ featuring Baby make Back 2 Da Basics one of the best albums of the year.
Ya Bih
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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I'm legend, my life should be studied
I come from nothing, ran up a thirty
Fucked on a superstar bitch and her buddy
Christian Louboutins, yeah, I be blooded
I'm not a Crip, but I got blues in my pocket
Too many blues, won't fit in the wallet
Your bitch outta pocket, I'm fuckin' her (fuckin' her)
Your bitch a lil' beggar, I'm duckin' her (duckin' her)
Your bitch a lil' baddie, I'm cuffin' her (I'm lockin' her)
I turn your lil' bitch to a hustler (money up)
Your bitch on that dope, she a customer (she gon')
I'm tired of your bitch, had enough of her (I'm tired)
She like cars, we fucked in a Cullinan (uh-uh)
Got the umbrella up
We made it to Waldorf (Astoria)
Sixty minutes and I had her drawers off (woo)
How you let a bitch make you fall off? (How?)
Ayy, come get your bitch out my call log (please)
A hundred miss calls, I block her (hello)
Oh yeah, she determined, can't stop her (damn)
She blew a bag at the doctor
Thick-thick, like she eat cornbread and pasta (yeah)
Yeah, my type of bitch don't need nan' nigga (nan')
She got a boutique and a cold figure (damn)
You know she young, got a old nigga (yup)
And she gon' keep a few hoes with her (yup)
Bitches be salty so they be subbin' me (sub)
Niggas be thirsty, bitches won't fuck with her
She on her shit for real (for real)
Got her ass done but it look real
Your bitch outta pocket, I'm fuckin' her (fuckin' her)
Your bitch a lil' beggar, I'm duckin' her (duckin' her)
Your bitch a lil' baddie, I'm cuffin' her (I'm lockin' her)
I turn your lil' bitch to a hustler (money up)
Your bitch on that dope, she a customer (she gon')
I'm tired of your bitch, had enough of her (I'm tired)
She like cars, we fucked in a Cullinan (uh-uh)
Got the umbrella up (go)
That ain't your bitch, that's our bitch (mine too)
We just gon' keep her at your house (then what?)
You spent a thousand at Ruth's Chris (tricked off)
I took that bitch to a dope house (my hood)
Do you see the difference? Its plenty (so many)
Hand out emoji, you know I'ma give it
Am I aimin' out with a girl from my city
Soon as she get drunk, we gon' film on some flicky
I'm deep in my duffle, roll up me some truffles
Wherever I go it's a smoke out (puff that)
My bitch got a bubble, I beat it like she got in trouble
Get wet as a buss down (wet)
Told her stay out my business, go get you a business
She talk to a vendor on WhatsApp (in China)
He mad as a bitch, let me find out
Had his ho in my hood, come hide out
You the type let a bitch get you for everything
Even not on me, I know how to play it, man
Them niggas corny, she fuck with the bread gang
Shot my shot with a switch, I got dead aim (bow)
Still wishin' they had me ex beauty bitches
You couldn't pay me to pay 'em attention (nope)
She follow every rapper with a Richard Mille
Tryna fuck her way up, get a meal ticket (facts)
Your bitch outta pocket, I'm fuckin' her (fuckin' her)
Your bitch a lil' beggar, I'm duckin' her (duckin' her)
Your bitch a lil' baddie, I'm cuffin' her (I'm lockin' her)
I turn your lil' bitch to a hustler (money up)
Your bitch on that dope, she a customer (she gon')
I'm tired of your bitch, had enough of her (I'm tired)
She like cars, we fucked in a Cullinan (uh-uh)
Got the umbrella up (go)
In Ya Bih, Yo Gotti boasts about his luxurious lifestyle, including his success in the music industry and his ability to attract desirable women. He describes his rise from humble beginnings to a position of power, symbolized by his wealth and status. He brags about his sexual exploits and his ability to turn women into successful entrepreneurs, while putting down other men who can't keep up with his level of success. Gotti asserts his dominance through sexual conquests and material wealth, emphasizing his power and control over his environment.
Overall, the lyrics of Ya Bih reflect the often hyper-masculine and materialistic themes commonly found in hip-hop music. The song reinforces male-dominated narratives of wealth, power, and success, often at the expense of women who are reduced to mere objects of desire. Despite these themes, the catchy beat and strong flow of the lyrics have made Ya Bih a popular song among fans of mainstream rap music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm legend, my life should be studied
Yo Gotti recognizes that he is a pioneer in this industry, and believes that his life is interesting enough to study.
I come from nothing, ran up a thirty
Yo Gotti had humble beginnings, but has worked his way up to become successful, accumulating $30 million.
Fucked on a superstar bitch and her buddy
Yo Gotti engaged in a sexual encounter with an A-list celebrity and her friend.
Christian Louboutins, yeah, I be blooded
Yo Gotti wears designer shoes made by Christian Louboutin, and is affiliated with the Blood gang.
I'm not a Crip, but I got blues in my pocket
Although Yo Gotti is not associated with the Crip gang, he carries money (blues) in his pocket with the color commonly associated with that gang.
Too many blues, won't fit in the wallet
Yo Gotti has so much money that it can't fit in a typical wallet.
Christopher Wallace (Wallace), everything B.I.G, we are the hottest
Yo Gotti acknowledges the influence of legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G, and believes that himself and his crew are currently the most popular and successful in the game.
Your bitch outta pocket, I'm fuckin' her (fuckin' her)
Yo Gotti is having sexual relations with another man's girlfriend, who is being disrespectful and out of control.
Your bitch a lil' beggar, I'm duckin' her (duckin' her)
Yo Gotti is avoiding a woman who is constantly asking for things, and is not interested in being with someone so needy.
Your bitch a lil' baddie, I'm cuffin' her (I'm lockin' her)
Yo Gotti has decided to date a woman who is attractive and confident, and is ready to commit to her.
I turn your lil' bitch to a hustler (money up)
Yo Gotti is teaching the woman he is dating how to make money and be independent.
Your bitch on that dope, she a customer (she gon')
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to is addicted to drugs, and is a frequent buyer of narcotics.
I'm tired of your bitch, had enough of her (I'm tired)
Yo Gotti is fed up with the woman he is referring to, and is ready to move on from the relationship.
She like cars, we fucked in a Cullinan (uh-uh)
Yo Gotti and the woman he is having sex with had intercourse in a Rolls Royce Cullinan, a luxury SUV.
We made it to Waldorf (Astoria)
Yo Gotti and the woman he is with went to the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
Sixty minutes and I had her drawers off (woo)
Yo Gotti was able to have sexual relations with the woman he is referring to within an hour of meeting her.
How you let a bitch make you fall off? (How?)
Yo Gotti is questioning how a man could let a woman negatively affect his success and finances.
Ayy, come get your bitch out my call log (please)
Yo Gotti wants another man to retrieve his girlfriend's contact information from his phone.
A hundred miss calls, I block her (hello)
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to has called him numerous times, but he has blocked her from his phone.
Oh yeah, she determined, can't stop her (damn)
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to is persistent and motivated, and will continue to pursue her goals.
She blew a bag at the doctor
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to spent a lot of money on plastic surgery.
Thick-thick, like she eat cornbread and pasta (yeah)
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to has a curvy figure, and is likely to have gained weight by eating foods like cornbread and pasta.
Yeah, my type of bitch don't need nan' nigga (nan')
Yo Gotti prefers to date women who are independent and don't rely on men to support them.
She got a boutique and a cold figure (damn)
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to owns a boutique that is doing well, and has a great body.
You know she young, got a old nigga (yup)
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to is with an older man.
And she gon' keep a few hoes with her (yup)
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to has friends who are also sex workers.
Bitches be salty so they be subbin' me (sub)
Other women are jealous of the woman Yo Gotti is with and will make indirect jabs at him because of it.
Niggas be thirsty, bitches won't fuck with her
Other men are eager to be with the woman Yo Gotti is referring to, but other women are reluctant to associate with her because of her line of work.
She on her shit for real (for real)
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to is a serious businesswoman who takes her job seriously.
Got her ass done but it look real
The woman Yo Gotti is referring to has undergone plastic surgery to enhance her buttocks, but it looks natural.
That ain't your bitch, that's our bitch (mine too)
Yo Gotti and others are sharing the same woman.
We just gon' keep her at your house (then what?)
Yo Gotti and others will keep the woman they are sharing at another man's house.
You spent a thousand at Ruth's Chris (tricked off)
The other man spent a lot of money at a fancy restaurant, but it was a waste of money.
I took that bitch to a dope house (my hood)
Yo Gotti brought the woman he is sharing to a location where drugs are being sold.
Do you see the difference? Its plenty (so many)
Yo Gotti wants the other man to understand that he is not on the same level as him and his crew in terms of wealth and women.
Hand out emoji, you know I'ma give it
Yo Gotti is generous with money, and will readily give it away to those he deems deserving.
Am I aimin' out with a girl from my city
Yo Gotti is dating a woman from his hometown.
Soon as she get drunk, we gon' film on some flicky
Yo Gotti wants to record a sexual act with the woman he is dating when she is under the influence of alcohol.
I'm deep in my duffle, roll up me some truffles
Yo Gotti is focused on making money, and is indulging in some marijuana edibles.
Wherever I go it's a smoke out (puff that)
Yo Gotti is always smoking marijuana wherever he goes.
My bitch got a bubble, I beat it like she got in trouble
The woman Yo Gotti is dating has a large bottom, and he enjoys having sex with her.
Get wet as a buss down (wet)
The woman Yo Gotti is dating becomes sexually aroused easily.
Told her stay out my business, go get you a business
Yo Gotti wants the woman he is dating to focus on her own career and stop interfering with his business.
She talk to a vendor on WhatsApp (in China)
The woman Yo Gotti is dating communicates with a seller of goods on the app WhatsApp, who is located in China.
He mad as a bitch, let me find out
The seller Yo Gotti's girlfriend is in contact with would be very upset if he found out she was sharing his business with others.
Had his ho in my hood, come hide out
Yo Gotti has hosted the seller's girlfriend in his neighborhood, and she is using his place as a way to hide out.
You the type let a bitch get you for everything
Yo Gotti is criticizing another man for allowing a woman to take advantage of him financially.
Even not on me, I know how to play it, man
Yo Gotti has a good understanding of how to handle relationships with women, even if he is not directly involved in them.
Them niggas corny, she fuck with the bread gang
The other men Yo Gotti is referring to are uninteresting and not attractive to the woman he is dating, who prefers men with money.
Shot my shot with a switch, I got dead aim (bow)
Yo Gotti is able to accurately and effectively shoot a weapon, even when switching hands.
Still wishin' they had me ex beauty bitches
Other men are envious of the women Yo Gotti has dated in the past, and wish they could be with them instead.
You couldn't pay me to pay 'em attention (nope)
Yo Gotti is not interested in focusing on past relationships, and would not pay attention to the women he has been with if someone paid him to do so.
She follow every rapper with a Richard Mille
The woman Yo Gotti is dating is interested in luxury watches, and follows several rappers who are known to wear Richard Mille brand.
Tryna fuck her way up, get a meal ticket (facts)
The woman Yo Gotti is dating is attempting to sleep with wealthy men in order to advance her career and make more money.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mario Mims, Demario White Jr., Brytavious Chambers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yโall never miss!!! Canโt wait to see you in Jacksonville!!!!!!
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This song is so dope.Money bag really went hard on his vocals and no doubt about his talent also Yogotti was amazing
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This one is a banger you never disappoint your fans with great music keep up the good work
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I Cant Wait Till He Drop This Song
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