Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: hip-hop
Song Meaning of “Rack City – Album Version (Edited)” by Tyga
Rack City – Album Version (Edited) paints a picture of Tyga’s gritty life in the hip-hop scene that involves glamour, excess, and danger. The track is both a celebration of the hustle and the humbling reality of street life that keeps Tyga and his friends grinding.
The bold production of pounding drums lends itself well to the narrative of Tyga’s version of his city. He paints a portrait of his ambitions for success using vivid imagery of himself as a king and emperor in his town. The chorus gives a rallying cry for his comrades in arms to back him up as they push forward: “Rack city, b*tch! All these hoes know what’s up!”
The song is a warning to haters and all else that stand in the way of his success, as he raps “Rack city bitches, better run and hide, got money, and ain’t afraid to ride”. But the beat, while hard, is not without a sense of hopefulness and pride.Tyga knows the hustle will lead the way to a successful future, and in the face of the danger and uncertainty that comes with living in the streets he will never give up. He reaffirms his title as king of the city, and his leader-like status in the hip-hop scene.
Rack City is Tyga’s way of letting others know he’s not afraid in the often unpredictable streets of Los Angeles and is ready to take any opportunity that comes his way. It’s a story of a man who’s proud of his city and proud of the life he leads, and it will surely become a hip-hop classic.