Back Then

Mike Jones

About Back Then

"Back Then" is a song by American rapper Mike Jones, released in February 2005 as the second single from his debut studio album Who Is Mike Jones?. Peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, the single gave him his first and only top 40 hit on that chart as a solo artist, as well as success on the Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts at numbers 6 and 15 respectively. The music video was directed by Dr. Teeth was made for the single.


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2007
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[Chorus: x2]
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me, I said
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me
Back then hoes didn't want me, now I'm hot hoes all on me, I said

Mike Jones!
Befo' I came up in the game these hoes didn't show no love
They see me in the club and used to treat me like a scrub
They wouldn't holla cause my dollars wasn't swoll enough
I bet they change they mind when them 80 4's come rolling up
They see that I'm a star, now they want to sit in my car
Now they want to count my cheese, smoke my weed and sip my bar now
They used to love to me diss me, now they rush to hug and kiss me now
They telling all they friends when I leave how they miss me now
Two, eight, one, three, three oh, eight zero zero fo'
Hit Mike Jones up on the low cause Mike Jones about to blow
Befo' the ice was in my grill, befo' I got my major deal
These hoes wouldn't give a damn if I was heah, geah
Befo' the ice was in my grill, befo' I got my major deal
These hoes wouldn't give a damn if I was heah, geah
Befo' the ice was in my grill, befo' I got my major deal
These hoes wouldn't give a damn if I was heah, geah, because

[Chorus: x2]

I remember back den, most of them hoes couldn't stand me
But now them same hoes begging me to pull down they panties
A couple of 'em said I was cute but I was just too chubby
Same size a year later the same hoes want to f*ck me
Because they see me paid, pimping pens, working my jelly
And I ain't tripping cause my pockets stick out mo' than my belly
They know I'm paid, living laid in the shade
Two slabs in the Escalade with fo' or five estates
They know that I got it made, I'm a motherfucking baller
She would want a nigga now but I ain't got no time to call her
I'ma stall her like she stalled me, now she trying to call me
Bitch I'ma dog yo' hoe ass like you dogged me
I'm Mike Jones, don't act like you don't know the name
Ain't nothing changed but my change, I'ma stay the same
I'm Mike Jones, don't act like you don't know the name
Ain't nothing changed but my change, I'ma stay the same

[Chorus: x2]

[Mike Jones]
Befo' my paper came, befo' I got my fame
These hoes that's poppin on me now didn't even know my name
They said my flow was lame, they said I had no game
I told 'em all I was fin' to blow they thought I was insane
But they my name started blowing up quick, now they jumping on my dick
Cause they see me on the rise and know now my paper thick
But they my name started blowing up quick, now they jumping on my dick
Because they see me on the rise and oh now my paper thick

[Chorus: x2]

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Mike Jones

Michael Jones (born January 6, 1981) is an American hip hop artist, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the owner of Ice Age Entertainment. Before he was on Swishahouse he was in a group called Souf Folk and his alias was "Sache". He has released one album with Souf Folk called Country Thuggin. more »

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Written by: Mike Jones, Salih Williams

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, TRAIN GANG MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Back Then" is a song by American rapper Mike Jones, who began his career as an underground artist in Houston, Texas before gaining mainstream popularity.
Release Information
The song was released in February 2005 as the second single from his debut studio album "Who Is Mike Jones?".
Chart Success
"Back Then" reached no. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a commercial success and helping Jones gain nationwide recognition.
Song Theme
The song reflects on Jones's life before he became famous. He recounts how he was overlooked and disregarded by people when he was not rich or successful, and how these same people began to show interest in him once he achieved fame and wealth.
Popular Line
The song's signature line, "Back then they didn't want me, now I'm hot, they all on me", has been recognized in popular culture and is often quoted.
Production Info
The song was produced by Salih Williams, who frequently collaborates with Mike Jones and other Houston-based rappers.
Video Appearances
The music video for "Back Then" features cameo appearances by fellow rappers Slim Thug and Paul Wall.
Use in Media
Its lyrics have been sampled and referenced by numerous other artists across different music genres, demonstrating the song's influence.
B-side
The song originally served as the B-Side to Mike Jones's debut single "Still Tippin'".
Lyrics Authorship
Mike Jones himself authored the lyrics of "Back Then", which depict his own experiences.
Album Success
The success of "Back Then" also contributed to the success of Jones's debut album "Who Is Mike Jones?", which was certified platinum by the RIAA in January 2006.
Style of Song
"Back Then" is a classic example of Southern hip hop, also known as dirty south, a subgenre that originated in Southern US, particularly in Houston.
Genre Influence
The song is often cited as an early example of the Houston-based chopped and screwed genre blending into mainstream hip hop.
Recognition
The commercial success of "Back Then" led to Jones being nominated for the Best Rap Song at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.

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