D'Juan Hart (born January 15, 1979 in Bankhead, Atlanta), better known by h… Read Full Bio ↴D'Juan Hart (born January 15, 1979 in Bankhead, Atlanta), better known by his stage name Young Dro, is an American rapper signed to T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records. He released his debut album, I Got That Dro, independently in 2000 under the name Dro before signing with Grand Hustle in 2005. His major label debut, Best Thang Smokin', was released in 2006, and his second album, P.O.L.O (Playas Only Live Once) will be released sometime in 2010.

Born in the notorious Bankhead Court housing project, Young Dro grew up the second oldest of his mother’s five boys and somewhere amongst the middle seven of his father’s 21 children. Although his mother did the best that she could to keep a roof over their heads, Young Dro spent much of his childhood drifting from one housing complex to the next.

At the age of 16, he was shot in the stomach and the back and required almost a year to recover. Dro says of the incident “I had to wear a bag for like a year... I was traumatized from that. I couldn’t laugh. I couldn’t walk or nothing”. He spent his late teens and early 20s in and out of jail. He has been writing raps since 9th grade. T.I. said of Dro, "I had been trying to sign Dro since like '97, before I was even trying to get a deal for myself. Anyone with ears can hear he got talent. He knows how to express himself. And while that may sound innocent, he’s also comfortable around killers. There’s something so human yet unsettling about that.".

It was during these many moves in his teen years that he befriended the now Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I.; neither of the two took music seriously at the time. Young Dro never considered a career in music until another one of his friends, Chris “Daddy Mack” Smith, scored platinum success as one half of early 90s duo Kris Kross.

To make his dream a reality, hem first met pioneering southern rapper Raheem the Dream in the late 90s, who at the time had Pastor Troy and D4L front man Fabo signed to his local label. By the end of 2002, Young Dro's independent single “Yes Sir” and regional hit album "I Got That Dro" became fairly successful.

Around the same time, T.I. was preparing for his debut album I'm Serious. While he was promoting the album during a radio interview, Young Dro called the station and asked to talk to the fellow rapper. “I was like, ‘That sounds like my homeboy,’” Dro recalls, “he was like, ‘You the one who sings “Yes Sir”? Man, meet me at the Bounce...We went up there and performed.”

That reuniting of two longtime friends evolved into Young Dro signing with Grand Hustle, T.I.'s record label and his major label debut, "Best Thang Smokin'." Among the tracks featured on the album, "Shoulder Lean" was chosen to be the lead single. Through the summer of 2006, the track gained momentum through out the South, and then nationally, as it was well-received among the hip-hop community. It received a decent amount of airplay on BET, and managed to climb to #3 spot in the U.S. Rap chart. On the 27th July 2006, Young Dro reached the #1 spot on both the Billboard Urban Monitor chart as well as the R&B Urban Mainstream chart. Simultanouesly, the video hit #1 during the previous week's "106 & Park" countdown on BET, in addition to securing the top spot on MTV2 where it's currently in "ELITE 8". Amazingly on top of that, Warner Music Group announced that the ringtone for Dro's single 'Shoulder Lean' had sold over 500,000 units.

Tropical
Young Dro Lyrics

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[Chorus: x4]
Chevy paint tropical
A wima way, a wima way
Got them callin Fema, cause my chopper on Katrina spray

[Verse 1:]
I bear arms, literally bare arms
30 inch air don, G4, we call it air fun

Plus, I got some killas over there and over there for em
My partna couldn't make it, I'm a put one in your hair for him.
32 inches and the rims come in rare form
My partnas on the block know I love em and I care for em
I remember we was in the blood, sellin heron
Shawty caught a charge, n***a, trust me, I was there for him
Somebody say a prayer for him
I never overlook ya'll
The s**t ya doin uptown is like a preseason in football
People tellin me I'm bein wise buy some Rarri's
I said "or jump, I'm gonna go and get my chopper"
I ain't scared, I'm ridin around bumpin Cyndi Lauper
Bout to stop at Burger King and get me a Whopper
N****s just mad cause my rims so whopper
Plus it's Grand Hustle, ya'll never could stop us.

[Chorus: x4]
Chevy paint Tropical
A wima way, a wima way
Got them callin Fema, cause my chopper on Katrina spray

[Verse 2:]
I love killings are passionate
Murders are immaculate
Acute angle, shoot at a n***a, cause I'll rackulate
Bullets to the front of your head, and blow out the back of it
36 ounces, now let's see what I can stack of it
I am not average, more like maverick
One niper slug and a prayer, that's what I battle with
Manslaughter, shawty droppin n****s like cattle s**t
Like snakes, I rattle it, killins for no matter
In the hood on that old batter batter s**t
B***h try to rob me, like a heart they on that saddle s**t
Die Another Day, James Bond, ya'll see me
No hoes drunk cause I'm in the Aston Martini
I walk up in the mall, 20 large and branini b***h
Penthouse at the 12, 90-inch screen tv b***h
B*****s goin crazy just cause they see me on tv b***h
My Chevy paint Tropical, n****s can't see me b***h!

[Chorus: x8]
Chevy paint Tropical
A wima way, a wima way
Got them callin Fema, cause my chopper on Katrina spray

Dro!

Overall Meaning

The song "Tropical" by Young Dro features lyrics that revolve around the rapper's lavish lifestyle, including his love for fast cars, guns, and money. The chorus repeats the phrase "Chevy paint tropical" with a reference to "a wima way," which is a nod to the old Jamaican song "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)." Additionally, the chorus mentions Dro's chopper, likening it to the Katrina spray that caused destruction in New Orleans. There is a sense of boasting in the lyrics that aims to show off his wealth and power, with references to luxurious items such as a G4 and a penthouse.

The first verse highlights Dro's connection to his friends and his willingness to protect them. He mentions his "killas" who are ready to go to war for him, even if they are not present. He also mentions being there for his friend through tough times, indicating his loyalty. There is a reference to a time when he was involved in illegal activities, such as selling heroin, but he has since moved on to a better life.

In the second verse, Dro continues to boast about his ability to kill and his love for fast cars, guns, and money. He refers to himself as a "maverick" and describes his murder style as "immaculate." The verse also contains references to popular culture, such as the James Bond movie "Die Another Day" and the Aston Martin car that Bond drives. Overall, the song paints a picture of a man who is proud of his wealth and power and is not afraid to show it off.

Line by Line Meaning

Chevy paint tropical
Young Dro has a car painted with bright and eye-catching tropical colors

A wima way, a wima way
This is a phrase used in the chorus that doesn't really have a clear meaning, but it adds to the catchy tune of the song

Got them callin Fema, cause my chopper on Katrina spray
Young Dro's gun is so powerful that it's like the helicopters used during Hurricane Katrina, and the authorities are calling FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to deal with the aftermath of his shooting

I bear arms, literally bare arms
Young Dro is carrying weapons, which is also known as 'bearing arms'. The wordplay here comes from the fact that he is exposing his bare (or sleeveless) arms in addition to carrying weapons

30 inch air don, G4, we call it air fun
Young Dro has a large (30 inches) set of expensive wheels on his car, and he also owns a private jet (Gulfstream IV) that provides an enjoyable ride like a theme park 'fun' activity

Plus, I got some killas over there and over there for em
Young Dro has hired hitmen (or 'killas') to take care of his enemies, and they are located in different places around town

My partna couldn't make it, I'm a put one in your hair for him.
If any of his close friends (or 'partnas') are killed, Young Dro will take revenge by shooting the responsible person in the head ('in your hair')

32 inches and the rims come in rare form
Young Dro has even bigger wheels (32 inches) that are also unique ('rare form') and attractive

My partnas on the block know I love em and I care for em
Young Dro still cares about his friends and associates who are living and working in dangerous areas ('on the block')

Shawty caught a charge, n***a, trust me, I was there for him
Young Dro is saying that he was always supporting his friend who got in trouble with the law ('caught a charge')

Somebody say a prayer for him
Young Dro is asking his listeners to pray for his friend who is in a difficult situation

I never overlook ya'll
Young Dro doesn't ignore or underestimate anyone in his surroundings

The s**t ya doin uptown is like a preseason in football
People's activities in the more affluent area of the city ('uptown') are trivial to Young Dro, just like the exhibition games in football are less important than the regular season

People tellin me I'm bein wise buy some Rarri's
Young Dro is being advised to invest in some Ferrari luxury cars, which is considered a smart financial move

I said "or jump, I'm gonna go and get my chopper"
Young Dro is implying that he would rather buy a helicopter ('chopper') and fly it himself than purchase a fleet of expensive cars

I ain't scared, I'm ridin around bumpin Cyndi Lauper
Young Dro is showing that he is not afraid of anyone, as he cruises around listening to a pop hit from the '80s ('bumpin Cyndi Lauper')

Bout to stop at Burger King and get me a Whopper
Young Dro is likely on a leisure drive and is planning to take a quick meal break at the fast-food chain Burger King, ordering one of their signature burgers

N****s just mad cause my rims so whopper
Young Dro's flashy wheels are so big that people are envious and angry about it

Plus it's Grand Hustle, ya'll never could stop us.
Young Dro is confident in the success of his music label 'Grand Hustle' despite anyone's attempt to hinder it

I love killings are passionate
The actual meaning of this phrase is unclear, but it can be read as 'I love committing murders and it excites me'

Murders are immaculate
Young Dro sees murder as a perfect crime, where he leaves no trace behind and achieves it smoothly ('immaculate')

Acute angle, shoot at a n***a, cause I'll rackulate
Young Dro is skilled at shooting people from unexpected angles ('acute angle') and precise measurements ('rackulate')

Bullets to the front of your head, and blow out the back of it
Young Dro is describing a lethal headshot where the bullet enters the front of the skull and exits violently out the back, causing instant death

36 ounces, now let's see what I can stack of it
Young Dro is holding a large amount of cocaine ('36 ounces'), and he is curious about how much profit he can make from selling it

I am not average, more like maverick
Young Dro considers himself as unconventional and unique, instead of following the norms like an average person. He is comparing himself to the unorthodox TV western character Bret Maverick

One niper slug and a prayer, that's what I battle with
Young Dro uses a silenced sniper rifle ('niper slug') as his main weapon, and prays that he won't get caught or killed in his criminal endeavors ('that's what I battle with')

Manslaughter, shawty droppin n****s like cattle s**t
Young Dro admits to killing people (a type of homicide called manslaughter) and compares his victims to animals that he kills in large numbers ('droppin n****s like cattle s**t')

Like snakes, I rattle it, killins for no matter
Young Dro, like a rattlesnake, shakes or 'rattles' his prey before attacking, and he doesn't care about the reasons behind the killings ('killins for no matter')

In the hood on that old batter batter s**t
Young Dro is back to his old violent criminal ways, as he roams around his neighborhood ('in the hood') and engages in fightings ('on that old batter batter s**t')

B***h try to rob me, like a heart they on that saddle s**t
Young Dro is referring to a woman who tried to steal from him ('b*****h try to rob me') and compares her to a heartless horse-rider ('on that saddle s**t')

Die Another Day, James Bond, ya'll see me
Young Dro is making a reference to the James Bond movie ('Die Another Day') and appearing cool and dangerous like the famous spy character ('ya'll see me')

No hoes drunk cause I'm in the Aston Martini
Young Dro is driving a luxurious Aston Martin car and attracting female admirers ('hoes'). He is also making a pun by saying 'Martini' instead of 'Martin' to add to the car's sophistication

I walk up in the mall, 20 large and branini b***h
Young Dro walks into a shopping mall with a lot of cash ('20 large' or $20,000) and wearing expensive clothing from the Italian fashion house Brioni

Penthouse at the 12, 90-inch screen tv b***h
Young Dro has rented a luxurious penthouse suite at The Twelve hotel with a large TV screen (90 inches)

B*****s goin crazy just cause they see me on tv b***h
Women are attracted to Young Dro because of his fame and appearances on TV

My Chevy paint Tropical, n****s can't see me b***h!
Young Dro's car is still painted in striking tropical colors, and he's saying that no one can compete with his style and status

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