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.
Yellow tape
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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It go Murda on the beats, boy
Yeah it's murder on these streets, boy
Murdered the pussy, I'm a beast boy
And you a soldier, I'm a chief boy
Semi-auto with no recoil
Twenty murders in a week boy
I'm from the murder capital, no sleep boy
I'm a rapper but I'm different, I ain't tryna say I'm tough
Keep that pistol every day and don't you ever call my bluff
I live my whole life criminal, keep talking to a minimal
My nigga catch a case, I'm fightin' it with them 'til they sentence 'em (real shit)
And it's still fuck the DA and the judge (real shit)
Biggest gangster, and ain't a Crip or a Blood (real shit)
Fuck a label when you got it out the mud (CMG the label)
All these sensitive ass rappers need hugs
I ain't grow up with you, I don't know you nigga
Quit hittin' my phone 'bout that verse, look I don't owe you, nigga
I ain't beefin' on no Twitter, I be go on a niggas
I'ma make you be a gangster, bring the ho out niggas
I'm bumpin' Slaughter Gang, 21, back when I was 21
Drive-bys, homicides, switching sides, you were done
How we in the shootout four deep and I'm the only one
With an empty drum, where I'm from that'll get you hung
Murder rate, murder rate
Was ducking the DA, now I'm at the VMAs (look at me)
Killin' shit, yellow tape (yellow tape)
They don't wanna see a nigga elevate (anyway)
They tryna really really trick me off the streets
They tryna give me a murder case
All these lil' fuck niggas irritate
Shoot one these niggas, don't hesitate
It go murder she wrote (21)
I'ma murder the dope (yeah)
Yeah I be killin' 'em
I'ma murder the kitchen (whip)
I'ma murder the chickens (murder)
Yeah I be killin' em
I got murder for a fee nigga (21)
Murder for the cheap nigga (21)
Catch you in Miami, gun you down on the beach nigga (facts)
Just 'cause I'm a rapper don't you ever think it's sweet nigga (yeah)
I was slangin' choppers 'fore I ever rapped on beats nigga
Fox 5 gang, bitch boy that's what I claim (21)
Rappers scared to hang around me 'cause they know they lame (God)
Beat a double homicide before I bought a chain (nah for real)
I went and bought a Bentley truck, I did not buy a Range (21)
You put a ring around that bitch, she known for giving brain (stupid)
Never had security, ain't a nigga touch my chain (on God)
I keep a Glock forty, one on top, and that's on God (gang)
Since I was a youngin', OG's told me I got heart (gang)
Yeah I got hard ho, pull your card ho, yeah yeah
Red light shots make you park ho, yeah yeah
Stamped and approved, this ain't no 'flauge ho, yeah ho
You niggas talk too much, you act like broads ho (you act like bitches)
It go Murda on the beats, boy
Yeah it's murder on these streets, boy
Twenty murders in a week boy (well damn)
I'm from the murder capital, no sleep boy
It go murder she wrote (21)
I'ma murder the dope (yeah)
Yeah I be killin' 'em
I'ma murder the kitchen (whip)
I'ma murder the chickens (murder)
Yeah I be killin' em
It go Murda on the beats, boy
Yeah it's murder on these streets, boy
Murdered the pussy, I'm a beast boy
And you a soldier, I'm a chief boy
In "Yellow Tape" by Yo Gotti, the lyrics depict a life filled with violence and criminality. The lyrics express pride in being from a dangerous environment, referred to as the "murder capital," where murders occur frequently. The song conveys an image of Gotti as a tough individual who has lived a criminal life and is unafraid to confront his enemies. He asserts his authenticity as a rapper by emphasizing his street credibility and the fact that he carries a pistol every day.
The lyrics also touch on Gotti's disdain for those who are only concerned with superficial fame and success in the music industry. He criticizes sensitive rappers who he believes lack the toughness and authenticity that he embodies. Gotti dismisses their attempts to engage in beef on social media platforms like Twitter, contrasting it with his own confrontational nature in real life. He claims that he can make others "be a gangster" and challenges them to prove their worth.
Line by Line Meaning
It go Murda on the beats, boy
There is a strong, aggressive energy in the music produced by Murda Beats.
Yeah it's murder on these streets, boy
The streets are so dangerous and violent that it feels like a constant state of murder and crime.
Murdered the pussy, I'm a beast boy
I am highly skilled and dominant in my sexual encounters, satisfying women completely.
And you a soldier, I'm a chief boy
You may be involved in the streets, but I am the leader, the one in control and giving orders.
Semi-auto with no recoil
The semi-automatic weapon I possess does not have any kickback when fired, making it easier to handle and aim.
Forgiatos, they on fleek boy
The rims on my car, Forgiatos, are in perfect condition and looking impressive.
Twenty murders in a week boy
The murder rate is incredibly high in my city, with twenty killings occurring within just one week.
I'm from the murder capital, no sleep boy
I come from a city known for its high murder rate, and the constant violence prevents people from having peaceful sleep.
I'm a rapper but I'm different, I ain't tryna say I'm tough
Although I am a rapper, I distinguish myself from others by not claiming to be tough or aggressive.
Keep that pistol every day and don't you ever call my bluff
I carry a firearm with me at all times, and I warn others to never question my willingness to use it.
I live my whole life criminal, keep talking to a minimal
My entire existence revolves around a life of crime, so I limit my conversations to avoid incriminating myself.
My nigga catch a case, I'm fightin' it with them 'til they sentence 'em (real shit)
When my friend gets caught up in a legal situation, I stand by their side and fight for their innocence until they are sentenced.
And it's still fuck the DA and the judge (real shit)
I hold strong negative feelings towards both the District Attorney and the judge, believing they are corrupt and biased.
Biggest gangster, and ain't a Crip or a Blood (real shit)
I assert my dominance and claim to be the most influential and respected figure in the streets, regardless of gang affiliations.
Fuck a label when you got it out the mud (CMG the label)
Signing with a record label becomes irrelevant when you have achieved success and recognition through your own hard work and struggle.
All these sensitive ass rappers need hugs
Many emotionally vulnerable and overly sensitive rappers require affectionate support and understanding.
I ain't grow up with you, I don't know you nigga
Since I did not have a childhood relationship with you, I have no personal connection or familiarity with you.
Quit hittin' my phone 'bout that verse, look I don't owe you, nigga
Stop constantly contacting me asking for a featured verse on a song because I have no obligation or debt towards you.
I ain't beefin' on no Twitter, I be go on a niggas
I refuse to engage in online arguments or conflicts on Twitter, as I am more inclined to confront and act upon issues in person.
I'ma make you be a gangster, bring the ho out niggas
My intimidating presence and actions can force individuals to adopt a tough, gangster persona and reveal their true cowardly nature.
I'm bumpin' Slaughter Gang, 21, back when I was 21
I am currently listening to and enjoying the music of Slaughter Gang and the artist 21 Savage, reminding me of my younger days when I was 21.
Drive-bys, homicides, switching sides, you were done
Engaging in drive-by shootings and committing murder signals the end for anyone who decides to betray or switch allegiances.
How we in the shootout four deep and I'm the only one
During a dangerous gunfight involving four people, I am the sole survivor, demonstrating my exceptional skill and agility.
With an empty drum, where I'm from that'll get you hung
Carrying a gun magazine with no ammunition in the area I come from is considered a fatal mistake and can lead to your execution.
Murder rate, murder rate
The frequency at which murders occur in my city is extremely high and alarming.
Was ducking the DA, now I'm at the VMAs (look at me)
Previously evading the District Attorney's pursuit, I have now transcended to prominence as I attend the prestigious MTV Video Music Awards.
Killin' shit, yellow tape (yellow tape)
Causing devastation and destruction, leaving behind the scene of a crime that is marked off with yellow police tape.
They don't wanna see a nigga elevate (anyway)
There are people who do not wish to witness my rise and progression to greater heights of success.
They tryna really really trick me off the streets
There are constant attempts to deceive and manipulate me, with the intention of removing me from the dangerous streets.
They tryna give me a murder case
Authorities and enemies are conspiring to frame me for a crime, specifically a murder, which would have severe legal consequences.
All these lil' fuck niggas irritate
The presence and behavior of these insignificant and bothersome individuals, especially males, frustrate and annoy me.
Shoot one these niggas, don't hesitate
When confronted with a threat from one of these individuals, I will respond with gunfire without any hesitation.
Murder she wrote (21)
The crimes, violence, and killings that have occurred are documented and described, possibly as an inspiration for others to follow.
I'ma murder the dope (yeah)
I will skillfully and successfully produce and distribute drugs, resulting in significant profits.
Yeah I be killin' 'em
I possess great skill and talent, allowing me to achieve exceptional success and dominate any competition.
I'ma murder the kitchen (whip)
I will skillfully and efficiently cook, mix, and package illegal drugs such as cocaine.
I'ma murder the chickens (murder)
I will slaughter and prepare poultry, specifically chickens, for consumption or sale.
I got murder for a fee nigga (21)
I offer my killing services in exchange for payment, establishing myself as a professional hitman.
Murder for the cheap nigga (21)
I am willing to carry out a murder at a relatively low cost, making myself accessible to anyone who requires such services.
Catch you in Miami, gun you down on the beach nigga (facts)
If I encounter you in Miami, I will swiftly and violently shoot you, even if it means doing so on a public beach.
Just 'cause I'm a rapper don't you ever think it's sweet nigga (yeah)
Do not underestimate or mistake me for someone weak or harmless simply because I am a rapper.
I was slangin' choppers 'fore I ever rapped on beats nigga
I had already been involved in illegal firearm trafficking and usage prior to pursuing a career as a rapper.
Fox 5 gang, bitch boy that's what I claim (21)
I proudly identify myself as a member of the Fox 5 gang, asserting my affiliation and allegiance to this particular group.
Rappers scared to hang around me 'cause they know they lame (God)
Other rappers are intimidated and reluctant to associate with me because they are aware of their own lack of talent and relevance.
Beat a double homicide before I bought a chain (nah for real)
I managed to successfully overcome charges of committing a double murder even before I acquired jewelry as a symbol of wealth.
I went and bought a Bentley truck, I did not buy a Range (21)
Instead of purchasing a Range Rover, I opted to acquire a luxurious Bentley truck as a symbol of my success and status.
You put a ring around that bitch, she known for giving brain (stupid)
By entering into a committed relationship with a promiscuous woman, you are associating yourself with someone known for engaging in sexual acts.
Never had security, ain't a nigga touch my chain (on God)
I have never required the presence of bodyguards or security personnel because no one has ever successfully taken or stolen my jewelry.
I keep a Glock forty, one on top, and that's on God (gang)
I always carry a Glock .40 caliber handgun, with an additional weapon on standby, and I swear this to be true.
Since I was a youngin', OG's told me I got heart (gang)
Even from a young age, older, more experienced individuals within my community recognized and acknowledged my courage and bravery.
Yeah I got hard ho, pull your card ho, yeah yeah
I exude confidence, proving that I am fearless and not to be messed with.
Red light shots make you park ho, yeah yeah
If you find yourself caught in the line of my gunfire, you will instinctively freeze and park yourself in a state of shock.
Stamped and approved, this ain't no 'flauge ho, yeah ho
Validated and regarded as legitimate, what I present and represent is not an imitation or an act that can be easily dismissed.
You niggas talk too much, you act like broads ho (you act like bitches)
You males engage in excessive and frivolous conversations, exhibiting behavior that is reminiscent of gossiping females.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mario Mims, Rasool Ricardo Diaz, Shane Lee Lindstrom, Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Orozco
This song is strongly slept on
Walter Harris
Facts
canal do 6Ix9Ine
Melhor musica vรฉi meu sonho ir pra Estados Unidos amoooooo
the unknown
This whole tape is slept on . smh
Nafie Arrais
That beat tho ๐
Anthony Madrid
Dope song! Fire ๐ฅ
ogunsemi kelvin
Just found this song. So underrated ๐ฅ๐ฅ
brandon smith
I found this song in 2021. What else have I been sleeping on?
D.J.A. Beats (Original Channel)
Yo Gotti Killed This Track!!
Walter Harris
21 killed his as well ๐ช๐พ