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 city’s underground rap scene before going on to become national superstars. Next up to bat is Yo Gotti, M-Town’s 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 South’s 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. “Being from the hood things like hustling will come your way,” says Yo Gotti. “Everybody in my family hustled in some kinda way.” 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 Gotti’s 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 city’s 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 magazine’s 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. “It sold about 40 or 50,000, with no promotions or video,” says Yo Gotti. “That record did what it did on its own.” But as the old saying goes when one door is closed another opened. Gotti’s 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 didn’t do the type of big number he’d hope for you’d 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.
“The 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. That’s why I call my record Back 2 Da Basics.”
Produced by DJ Thoomp, Mannie Fresh, Carlos Brody and newcomers Street Tunes, Back 2 Da Basics offers fans a gritty, insider’s view into the real streets of Memphis as seen through the eyes of Yo Gotti. Nowhere is this viewpoint more intense than on “Full Time,” the amped up lead single –and featured in the MTV Films’ Hustle & Flow movie - with a thunderous bass and intoxicating beat that espouses Gotti’s formula to success –hustle full time.
“A lotta cats wanna be a rapper or a street hustler but they don’t wanna put in the time that it takes,” says Yo Gotti. “They want the money and the cars and the girls, but they don’t wanna work hard for it. But to be successful at anything you gotta grind for it.” On the song “Mama We Gone Be Alright,” 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. “Mama We Gone Be Alright” along with the gripping tune “My Story” emerges as two of the most interesting songs on Back 2 Da Basics. These three titles along with club banging songs like “Shorty” featuring Baby make Back 2 Da Basics one of the best albums of the year.
black bill gates freestyle
Yo Gotti Lyrics
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Walk up in the club like a KKK parade.
DJ scream my name, bitches turn they head.
light sign on my section, i holla can i get some head.
I dont need no jewelry, and i dont need no goons
Wherever i might stand, im the realist nigga in the room
Never cop a plea , and dont throw in the towel
Gangsta, and you know it, fuck it take them hoes to trial
(Nigga we dont cop no pleas pussy, nigga our money right, lawyers paid. p12 nigga, CM5 bitch)
I got money on my mind, bitches in my bed
problems in my household, niggas in the feds
Yeah them my dogs, so i collect they calls
Record label bullshittin, put my shit on pause
Cause i wont make no single commercial shit i rap for yall
So fuck the industry, and my enemies kill them all
Bullet in the chamber, bitch yo life in danger
Mama never told you dont be conversating with strangers
I owe God a favor, He send me a angel
Niggas tried to kill me, He made sure i had a banger
Now i got to thank ya, proud to be a gangsta
Past the Beale Street, nigga fuck being famous
Nigga i want the muthafucking money nigga
No attention pussy, gangsta shit nigga, CM5
It goes light, camera, action, Franklins, Grants, Jacksons
money in my mattress, im tryna fuck a actress
My life like a movie, but i dont do no acting
I just keep it gangsta with my North Memphis accent
what it do pimp, whats up man, whats happenin bruh, nothin mane
how ya people be, gud mane, you knw errthng errthng
i just bought a white meat, it look like a polar bear
baby mama touch ha toes, smack ha a$$, pull ha hair
4g out on wheels, i just call ha stop and stare
daddies on da benz, and it remind me of a rocking chair
i got bitches errwhere, california, delaware
haters in my peripheral and i can smell it in da air
cool but aint no cylinder, truth but yea im feelin her
99 point 9 percent, she fuckin dem, she get in der
In Yo Gotti's song "Black Bill Gates Freestyle," he starts with lines that focus on his attire, which is indicative of his lavish lifestyle. He is wearing $40 jeans and shades that cost $1,000, which highlights his extravagant spending habits. When he enters the club, he invites the attention of everyone in the room, including the DJ, who screams his name. Gotti's presence is so powerful that he requests a woman to give him oral sex, all while reinforcing his status as the "realest nigga in the room." He also emphasizes that he doesn't need any jewelry or muscle as he is confident in his own reputation.
Gotti then shifts his focus towards his personal life, airing out his struggles with money, problematic associates, and record labels. He expresses his loyalty towards his friends in prison and shows that he is willing to wait for them to call him, despite their incarceration. He also complains about how the record labels are holding him back from creating the kind of art that he wants to make, which shows his commitment to staying true to himself as an artist.
Towards the end of the song, Gotti talks about the dangers he faces being a gangster and the need for divine intervention. He mentions that he owes God a debt of gratitude for sending him an angel that helped him during a tough time. He acknowledges that he is proud to be a gangster and wants to distance himself from the idea of being famous.
Line by Line Meaning
40 dollar jeans, thousand dollar shades
I wear affordable jeans but expensive sunglasses.
Walk up in the club like a KKK parade.
I enter the club with confidence and authority like a KKK parade.
DJ scream my name, bitches turn they head.
The DJ calls my name and all the women in the club notice me.
light sign on my section, i holla can i get some head.
I signal for a girl to come give me oral sex in my VIP area.
I dont need no jewelry, and i dont need no goons
I don't rely on jewelry or hired muscle to enhance my reputation.
Wherever i might stand, im the realist nigga in the room
Regardless of my surroundings, I am the most authentic person present.
Never cop a plea , and dont throw in the towel
I never plead guilty or give up, no matter what.
Gangsta, and you know it, fuck it take them hoes to trial
I am a real gangster and won't hesitate to take my enemies to court.
I got money on my mind, bitches in my bed
I am focused on acquiring wealth and enjoying the company of women.
problems in my household, niggas in the feds
I am dealing with personal issues and some of my associates are in jail.
Yeah them my dogs, so i collect they calls
I am loyal to my friends and make sure to answer their collect calls from prison.
Record label bullshittin, put my shit on pause
My record label is causing delays with releasing my music.
Cause i wont make no single commercial shit i rap for yall
I refuse to make mainstream music and only rap for my true fans.
So fuck the industry, and my enemies kill them all
I have no respect for the music industry and will take down my enemies.
Bullet in the chamber, bitch yo life in danger
I am armed and dangerous, and pose a threat to those who cross me.
Mama never told you dont be conversating with strangers
My mother never warned me against talking to strangers.
I owe God a favor, He send me a angel
I owe God a debt and believe he sent me a guardian angel.
Niggas tried to kill me, He made sure i had a banger
Someone attempted to murder me, but God ensured I had a firearm to defend myself.
Now i got to thank ya, proud to be a gangsta
I am grateful to God and proud of my gangster identity.
Past the Beale Street, nigga fuck being famous
I am more interested in my hometown Beale Street than becoming famous.
It goes light, camera, action, Franklins, Grants, Jacksons
My life is like a movie, and I am focused on earning money with large denominations.
money in my mattress, im tryna fuck a actress
I hoard cash in my mattress and am interested in having sex with a celebrity.
My life like a movie, but i dont do no acting
My life feels cinematic, but I am always myself and never pretend to be someone else.
I just keep it gangsta with my North Memphis accent
I maintain my gangster persona by speaking with my authentic hometown accent.
what it do pimp, whats up man, whats happenin bruh, nothin mane
I greet others using casual slang and inquire about their well-being.
how ya people be, gud mane, you knw errthng errthng
I ask about their friends and family, and acknowledge that I know everything about their situation.
i just bought a white meat, it look like a polar bear
I recently purchased cocaine that resembles a polar bear.
baby mama touch ha toes, smack ha a$$, pull ha hair
My child's mother engages in sexual acts with me, including touching her toes, buttocks, and hair.
4g out on wheels, i just call ha stop and stare
I drive an impressive vehicle that catches the attention of others.
daddies on da benz, and it remind me of a rocking chair
I ride in a Mercedes-Benz and find it relaxing like a rocking chair.
i got bitches errwhere, california, delaware
I have women in various locations, including California and Delaware.
haters in my peripheral and i can smell it in da air
I am aware of my haters lurking nearby and can sense their negative energy.
cool but aint no cylinder, truth but yea im feelin her
I am calm and collected, but I am also attracted to a woman.
99 point 9 percent, she fuckin dem, she get in der
I am confident that a woman is likely to have sex with me.
Contributed by Leah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Walt’Nitra
Gotti killed dis shit. 🔥🔥🔥🥵
👽__Satïva_Dïva__👽
The way he kept the same energy from Wayne's version 🔥 Og Gotti was a force by himself 💪🏾
C-town's Own
2020 still bumpin
ISMET PLEH
Gotti murdered this beat like O.J. did......
Tyler Jackson
sumbody told me cm5 was lame..... cm5 is a straight banger
Levante Adams
I like old Gotti music mane
Zach Eddins
the old gotti is the best m-town stand up!!
Joy P
Dis shit RAW!
uno foxworth
dat shyt hard as hell bruh bruh..!!
Kayla Moore
Dis song go hard