50 Grand

Devlin, Skepta

About 50 Grand

"50 Grand" is a song by English rapper Devlin, released May 11, 2015. It's produced by Term & Ratchet. It features vocals from Skepta.


Year:
2015
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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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Skepta

Joseph Junior Adenuga (born 19 September 1982), better known by his stage name Skepta, is an English rapper, MC, songwriter, record producer and recording artist with African roots from Nigeria. Adenuga began rapping while co-founding the independent grime collective Boy Better Know in 2006. His main style of music consists of grime while fused with British hip hop. Skepta released his debut studio album Greatest Hits in late 2007 independently, followed by Microphone Champion in 2009. The album produced the popular top 100 singles "Rolex Sweep" and "Sunglasses at Night". Skepta produced the majority of the album and was also released independently. more »

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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 Origin
Both "Devlin" and "Skepta" are British artists. Devlin is from Dagenham, East London, while Skepta is also from London, specifically from Tottenham.
Song Release
The track "50 Grand" was released on November 13, 2015.
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.
Recognition
The song was recognised as one of the significant grime collaborations of 2015, given the fame and talent of both participating artists
Music Video
The 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.
Concept
The song "50 Grand" is a showcase of grime's characteristic bravado. It's all about the wealth and success achieved by the artists.
Album Debut
"50 Grand" was featured on Devlin’s third studio album, "The Devil In," which was released in 2017.
Collaborations
This 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.
Sound Design
Though a grime track,"50 Grand" includes elements of trap music, particularly in its use of rolling hi-hats and layered synthesizers.
Charts
Despite 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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