Z-RO was born Joseph Wayne McVey IV in Houston's South Park neighborhood on January 19, 1977.[5] At age six his mother died, and he was shuttled from household to household in search of stability, eventually settling in the Ridgemont area, a middle-class suburb in Missouri City in Southwest Houston.[5] When Z-Ro reached his late teens he was unemployed and resorted to drug dealing and hustling on the streets.[5] According to Z-Ro, listening to the music of 2Pac, Geto Boys, Street Military, K-Rino and Klondike Kat inspired him to work harder for his goal of leaving the streets.[5] Z-Ro discovered his talent of freestyle rapping and after going through a couple of recording studios to make a demo,[5] the CEO of a local label discovered and signed him.
Z-Ro released his critically acclaimed Rap-a-Lot debut titled The Life of Joseph W. McVey.[5][6] The record was a huge success and helped expand Z-Ro's and Bobby Craig's fan base beyond the South.[5] In 2005, Z-Ro released Let the Truth Be Told, which was well received.[5] Z-Ro's 2006 album I'm Still Livin' was released while he was imprisoned for drug possession, to positive reviews.[7][8] It was called "a great album... powerful" but "relentlessly bleak" by The Village Voice[7] and "one of the best rap albums to come out of Houston" by the Houston Chronicle.[9] In 2010 he released the album titled Heroin, which was followed by an album titled Meth in 2011 and then Angel Dust in 2012.
Z-Ro released his first EP under The Mo City Don titled Tripolar on August 25, 2013 via One Deep Ent.[2] Z-Ro then followed up with The Crown in June 2014.[10] In February 2015, Z-Ro released his first proper studio album in three years, titled Melting the Crown.
In 2016, Z-Ro released Drankin & Drivin in August[11] and Legendary in November under his label One Deep Entertainment.
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Z-Ro Lyrics
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I really don't give a damn 'cause I ain't the one who's gonna take the loss..."
"Who's the man? Who's the Boss? Who's the nigga that paid the cost?
I really don't give a damn 'cause I ain't the one who's gonna take the loss..."
Chorus: Mýa
H U S T L E you know we
They can't do it like you do
They ain't got it like you do
Boss.
H U S T L E you know we
Run this city baby
They can't do it like you do
They ain't got it like you do
Boss.
Verse 1: Mýa
Every single day I appreciate you give me what I want
I know the game done changed but you still remain & you stay posted up, oh, oh
And when the block gets hot you know I got you baby
Until it cools down
I'm gonna stay right here it's forever 'til we both meet the ground.
Get yo' money.
Chorus: Mýa
H U S T L E you know we
Run this city baby
They can't do it like you do
They ain't got it like you do
Boss.
H U S T L E you know we
Run this city baby
They can't do it like you do
They ain't got it like you do
Boss.
Verse 2: Mýa
Every other day when it rains it pours
Livin' in the hood
And it's so sexy how you change up the weather report you flip back bad to good, oh, oh
And you just the kinda man I been lookin' for
So I'm a hold you down
And just like Martin needs Coretta, Bonnie needs her Clyde
And that's just what I found
In you, oh, oh.
Chorus: Mýa
H U S T L E you know we
Run this city baby
They can't do it like you do
They ain't got it like you do
Boss.
[Z-Ro:]
I'm just ridin'.
[Mýa:]
I'm just ridin'.
[Z-Ro:]
On my grind.
[Mýa:]
On my grind.
[Z-Ro:]
I'm just ridin'.
On my grind.
[Mýa:]
All the time.
Boss.
[Verse 3: Z-Ro]
Damn right I'm a hustler baby
I don't move unless it's gon' pay me
I know you wanna see me but I don't know maybe baby
'Cause I'm tryin' to get rich daily.
Damn right I'm a Boss & you know that
But when I leave the house I can't wait until I go back
I got a miss of mo' packs to get some more stacks
From Houston & DC but I'll be back
Baby I'll be that
I know you like kutch with no C's in the sack
I'm just playin' wit you baby, but I know you feel that
I'm tryin' to get us a meal, get buck so we can relax
Somewhere but can't nobody find out where we at
Sellin' a 4 & a halves an ounce was the rest
But I'm runnin' this city & can't ? do it like me
'Cause I do it like this, gon' be rich.
Chorus: Mýa
H U S T L E you know we
Run this city baby
They can't do it like you do
They ain't got it like you do
Boss.
H U S T L E you know we
Run this city baby
They can't do it like you do
They ain't got it like you do
Boss.
"Who's the man? Who's the Boss? Who's the nigga that paid the cost?
I really don't give a damn 'cause I ain't the one who's gonna take the loss..."
"Who's the man? Who's the Boss? Who's the nigga that paid the cost?
I really don't give a damn 'cause I ain't the one who's gonna take the loss..."
Mýa:
Get your money.
The lyrics of the song "Boss" by Z-Ro ft. Mya express the confidence and pride of one who has worked hard to achieve a leading position in their respective field and is not afraid to show it. The song opens with the lines "Who's the man? Who's the Boss? Who's the nigga that paid the cost? I really don't give a damn 'cause I ain't the one who's gonna take the loss..." which set the tone for the rest of the song. The chorus sung by Mya highlights the hard work and dedication that it takes to become a boss and run a city. She emphasizes that no one can do it like the person in charge who has the true power and makes things happen. The verses sung by Mya further elaborate on how she appreciates and admires the person she is with for their ability to make things happen even when the block gets hot. She is committed to holding him down and standing strong for him, even when things get tough.
The third verse, performed by Z-Ro, reflects on his own journey as a hustler who moves only when he knows it's going to benefit him financially. He raps about how he knows his worth and that he is boss. He also talks about how he is working hard to become even richer so that he can relax and take time off with his loved ones. He shares the sacrifices he has made and the risks he takes every day to make sure his business is booming.
Overall, the song "Boss" is a tale of the hustler's journey to becoming successful and the sacrifices that come with it. It is about the confidence and pride that come with achieving one's goals and taking on a position of leadership and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's the man? Who's the Boss? Who's the nigga that paid the cost?
Asking who is the most powerful, successful person who has paid the price to reach that status.
I really don't give a damn 'cause I ain't the one who's gonna take the loss...
I don't care who the Boss is because I won't be the one suffering if something goes wrong.
H U S T L E you know we
Run this city baby
They can't do it like you do
They ain't got it like you do
Boss.
Highlighting their confidence and dominance in running the city with their unique and unmatched approach.
Every single day I appreciate you give me what I want
I know the game done changed but you still remain & you stay posted up, oh, oh
And when the block gets hot you know I got you baby
Until it cools down
I'm gonna stay right here it's forever 'til we both meet the ground.
Get yo' money.
Expressing gratitude and loyalty to the Boss who always delivers and adapts to change, even in tough times. Promising to stay faithful and hustle for as long as they live.
Every other day when it rains it pours
Livin' in the hood
And it's so sexy how you change up the weather report you flip back bad to good, oh, oh
And you just the kinda man I been lookin' for
So I'm a hold you down
And just like Martin needs Coretta, Bonnie needs her Clyde
And that's just what I found
In you, oh, oh.
Acknowledging the constant struggle in their neighborhood but admiring how the Boss turns things around. Professing love and devotion for the Boss and likening their relationship to iconic couples who support and complete each other.
Damn right I'm a hustler baby
I don't move unless it's gon' pay me
I know you wanna see me but I don't know maybe baby
'Cause I'm tryin' to get rich daily.
Bragging about being a top hustler who only works for profit. Unsure of meeting someone because they prioritize making money.
Damn right I'm a Boss & you know that
But when I leave the house I can't wait until I go back
I got a miss of mo' packs to get some more stacks
From Houston & DC but I'll be back
Baby I'll be that
I know you like kutch with no C's in the sack
I'm just playin' wit you baby, but I know you feel that
I'm tryin' to get us a meal, get buck so we can relax
Somewhere but can't nobody find out where we at
Sellin' a 4 & a halves an ounce was the rest
But I'm runnin' this city & can't ? do it like me
'Cause I do it like this, gon' be rich.
Asserting their Boss status and dedication to making money. Describing their drug dealing hustle and desire to reach wealth for a comfortable life away from the public eye. Bragging about their unique approach to running the city and making money.
All the time.
Boss.
Emphasizing that they are always Boss, without fail.
Get your money.
Encouraging everyone to hustle and make money.
Contributed by Brooklyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.