50 Grand
Devlin, Skepta
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50 Grand for my chain Quarter mil' for my whip 10 Mil' for my house I think that I'm gonna be sick It seems like every MC is about Loves telling the poor they're rich Then he wonders why they're getting rolled On when he wanna try and walk round in the bits This is real life no thrills hype On a reals it feels like I've been impaled on a steel spike But still fight, for my girls and real guys In the real grind that write real rhymes It's the boy next door that kicked down doors And I'm back on an ill vibe (Alright) Twenty pounds on my weed Five pounds on my pint No swagger at all, just me And I bet I can draw your wife Comply with anything please I'm gutter, I'll do what I like I had a pipe dream in the grime scene Now I'm flying at withering heights 50 Grand for my chain Quarter mil' for my whip 10 Mil' for my house Ten pounds for my cab Some cheap wine for this skank I'm streetwise, you ain't - fact I'll fleece guys, you're getting wrapped Outside of the East Side is where I'm at Where fiends lie and make traps For these sweet guys that flash But when it's beats time it ain't that (Alright) These times I'm in the lab with terms These guys are on a madness learn No peace signs, I'm gonna stab this verse Just to kill it, I'm able and willing Rep for the boys, the kids and the women Tryna get by in the times that we live in Tryna make a life and a living 50 Grand for my chain Quarter mil' for my whip 10 Mil' for my house (That's not me) (Skepta) (Trust me) (Yeah, yeah) I never had it, made it, saved it Spent it, lost it, gave it To people who needed it more than me Guys in the ends getting shanked for the P More time I'm tryna show man the vision But it's like man are still too poor to see So I let man do their ting I ain't judging anybody, I don't wanna law degree You see the rap lifestyle, if you wanna live Celebrities and the worthless riches I ain't saying I don't want to make money But right now I'm tryna do the right tings with it If I eat food, eat food in my crew See me and Dev in a cinema near you And when I pull up to the premiere Don't ask why I ain't wearing a suit, you're tired 50 Grand for my chain Quarter mil' for my whip 10 Mil' for my house
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Written by: Christopher Hanlon, James John Devlin, Joseph Olaitan Adenuga, Laidi Saliasi
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist OriginBoth "Devlin" and "Skepta" are British artists. Devlin is from Dagenham, East London, while Skepta is also from London, specifically from Tottenham.
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Song ReleaseThe track "50 Grand" was released on November 13, 2015.
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Genre"50 Grand" is a part of the UK grime genre, a music style characterized by rapid, syncopated breakbeats and known for its aggressiveness and high energy.
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RecognitionThe song was recognised as one of the significant grime collaborations of 2015, given the fame and talent of both participating artists
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Music VideoThe music video for "50 Grand" was released on December 17, 2015, directed by Myles Whittingham and Devlin himself. The video was shot in black and white, providing a stark, gritty atmosphere to match the raw energy of the song.
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ConceptThe song "50 Grand" is a showcase of grime's characteristic bravado. It's all about the wealth and success achieved by the artists.
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Album Debut"50 Grand" was featured on Devlin’s third studio album, "The Devil In," which was released in 2017.
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CollaborationsThis marked a significant collaboration for both artists as Skepta has been known for expanding the fan base of the grime genre, and Devlin was making a strong comeback with this album.
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Sound DesignThough a grime track,"50 Grand" includes elements of trap music, particularly in its use of rolling hi-hats and layered synthesizers.
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ChartsDespite its popularity and positive critical reception, "50 Grand" did not chart in the Official UK Top 40 upon release. However, it remained a favorite among Grime music fans.
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