El Diablo

Machine Gun Kelly

About El Diablo

"el Diablo" (English: The Devil) is a song by American rapper Machine Gun Kelly. It was released as a single from his fourth studio album Hotel Diablo on May 31, 2019, for streaming and digital download by Bad Boy and Interscope. The song was written by Machine Gun Kelly and produced by Nils and Ronny J, who produced Kelly's diss track "Rap Devil".


Year:
2019
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Ronny J, please turn me up

Tell all my competition that I love 'em
But I brought 'em back just to kill 'em again
Tell all the listeners that I said, "F*ck 'em"
If they thought I'd never be breathing again
I keep some drink in the cup
In case anyone got some more beef, I can eat 'em again
I made a promise to beat they ass up
Like Adonis, survive, I'll meet 'em again

F*ck your big bro, uh
We the ones that got it when the rent's low
I make it happen again
I'm back to rappin' again, 808s slappin' again
Light it and pass it again
Know what I'm packin' again, I'm an assassin again

I shoot dice, yeah, gamble with my life, yeah
No invites, yeah, keep my circle tight, yeah
All my hoes, yeah, keep that sugar spice, yeah
For the bros, yeah, I do not think twice, yeah

I got a combination to a safe in the back of the bank that be storing my shit
Just had a conversation with a girl that I dated, now she out here whoring and shit
I got a reputation to be doing and showing up 4 in the morning and shit
I had a altercation down in Florida, I threw his face on the floor in the shit

F*ck a bitch, though, huh
Y'all ain't want us before we rich, ho
I can't go back to this shit
I need a castle and shit, I'm on some Dracula shit
I used to have to heat up pans of water to shower
But y'all don't know half of this shit, no

I shoot dice, yeah, gamble with my life, yeah
No invites, yeah, keep my circle tight, yeah
All my hoes, yeah, keep that sugar spice, yeah
For the bros, yeah, I do not think twice, yeah

Diablo
Stop the debate if my name isn't mentioned
In this generation as one of the greatest
From lyrics to cadence, I changed the way rappers rock out on them stages
I saw people take it, and they are more famous
So I ain't get credit, I had to be patient
I know people hate me just by my appearance
You motherfuckers can't be serious, ayy

I shoot dice, yeah, gamble with my life, yeah
No invites, yeah, keep my circle tight, yeah
All my hoes, yeah, keep that sugar spice, yeah
For the bros, yeah, I do not think twice, yeah
I shoot dice, yeah, gamble with my life, yeah
No invites, yeah, keep my circle tight, yeah
All my hoes, yeah, keep that sugar spice, yeah
For the bros, yeah, I do not think twice, yeah

Diablo
(Diablo)

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Machine Gun Kelly

George Kelly Barnes (July 18, 1895 – July 18, 1954) better known as "Machine Gun Kelly", was an American gangster from Memphis, Tennessee, during the prohibition era. He attended Central High School in Memphis. His nickname came from his favorite weapon, a Thompson submachine gun. His most infamous crime was the kidnapping of oil tycoon and businessman Charles F. Urschel in July 1933 for which he, and his gang, collected a $200,000 ransom. Urschel had collected and left considerable evidence that assisted the subsequent FBI investigation which eventually led to Kelly's arrest in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 26, 1933. His crimes also included bootlegging and armed robbery. more »

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Written by: Nils Noehden, Richard Colson Baker, Ronald Spence Jr.

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"El Diablo" is a rap/hip hop song. Although Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) has dabbled in a variety of genres, including rock and pop-punk, he is initially known for his hip-hop music.
Chart Performance
It reached #22 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard).
MGK's Real Name
The artist behind "El Diablo", Machine Gun Kelly, has a real name Colson Baker.
Track Information
This song is a part of Machine Gun Kelly’s fourth studio album "Hotel Diablo," and it was released on May 31, 2019.
Producer Information
The song was produced by Ronny J, who is known for his work with other popular rap artists including Denzel Curry, XXXTentacion, and Bhad Bhabie.
Lyric Themes
The song's lyrics describe MGK's past struggles with drugs and mental health issues, as well as his path to success in the music industry.
Song Title
"El Diablo" translates to "The Devil" in English. This can be seen as a metaphor for MGK's inner demons or struggles in life.
Song Categorization
This song falls under the hardcore rap subgenre due to its aggressive tone, fast-paced rapping style, and explicit lyrics.
Unique Fact
There's a line in the song where MGK says, "In these Converse with the sole," which is a clever play on words as it sounds similar to "In these conversations with the soul." This is an example of the artist's lyrical prowess and penchant for wordplay.
Video Elements
The music video for "El Diablo" features Machine Gun Kelly rapping on the back of a moving car and in front of burning flames, portraying a sense of rebellion and untamed energy.
Song Length
"El Diablo" has a duration of 2:24 minutes, making it a relatively short song.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised the song for its raw and personal lyrics and for showcasing Machine Gun Kelly's rapid-fire rap delivery.

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