In addition to the release of Trial & Error, 2003 and 2004 were busy and evolutionary years for Classified. With the continuous support of VideoFACT, he was able to release two additional music videos for the singles "Just the Way It Is" and "Unexpected". Classified also continued to master his production skills and joined forces with some of Canada's most prominent emcees, including Choclair and Maestro Fresh Wes. He also teamed up with Shady Records recording artist, Royce Da 5'9" and opened for Ludacris, Snoop dogg, Busta Rhymes, The Game, Nelly, MC Grizzly, Captain Capota, Nas, The Black Eyed Peas and Black Moon.
Classified's tenth album, Boy-Cott-In the Industry, was a high point in his career. The album includes guest appearances by Choclair, Royce Da 5'9", Jay Bizzy, J-Bru, A-Wall, Spesh K, and Mic Boyd (Classified's younger brother and fellow MC). He has said he enjoys doing music with other people: "It keeps things exciting and there are tons of talented people in Halifax so you make connections 'cause it's not a huge scene." The album reached #46 on SoundScan's Canadian R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart. The singles "The Maritimes", "5th Element", "No Mistakes", and "Find Out", which is the lead single of his 11th studio album, Hitch Hikin' Music, were all Top 20 hits on MuchMusic and MTV Canada that year. The music video for "No Mistakes" won him an MMVA for MuchVibe Best Rap Video. Boy-Cott-In the Industry also earned Classified a Juno Award nomination for Rap Recording of the Year in 2006.
Riding high off of Boy-Cott-In the Industry, Classified released his eleventh album Hitch Hikin' Music. Produced like previous albums by Classified himself, it is arguably some of Classified's finest work. On "Fall From Paradise", Classified reflects on the difficulty of staying fresh and on top. In the hip-hop meets classic rock song "All About U", featuring singer Chad Hatcher, Classified shows the extent of his growth from his early releases. In "Hip Hop Star", he eschews the current bling-bling culture of popular hip hop to remind people that life is not about trying to impress others. The rest of the album includes guest appearances by Jay Bizzy, Mic Boyd, Jordan Croucher, Preacher K, White Mic and more. Four singles have been released off the album: "Find Out" (which won the 2007 East Coast Music Award for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Single), "Feelin' Fine Remix", "All About U", and "Hard to Be Hip Hop". Hitch Hikin' Music also received a Juno Award nomination for Rap Recording of the Year in 2007.
Classified enlisted the help of fellow Nova Scotia native Joel Roy to beatbox during some of his songs. The actual singles that Roy beatboxed for are unknown but it is believed that he can be heard in the single "The Maritimes".
In early 2009, the hit single "Anybody Listening" brought Classified to mainstream success as it peaked at #52 on the Canadian Hot 100 and the music video received heavy rotation on MuchMusic. Classified's thirteenth studio album, Self Explanatory received highly positive reviews from the critics and debuted on the Canadian Albums Chart at #25 making it Classified's first album on that chart. At the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards on May 21, 2009, Classified won the MuchVibe "Best Hip-Hop Video of the Year" award for "Anybody Listening" directed by Harv Glazer and produced by Robert Wilson of TwoThreeFiveFilms. Off Self Explanatory, Classified would enjoy more mainstream success in early 2010 with another hit single, "Oh...Canada" peaking at #14 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was certified platinum in digital downloads by the CRIA. Also in early 2010, Classified received three Juno Award nominations, which was for Rap Recording of the Year, Single of the Year, and Video of the Year. In early 2011, "Oh...Canada" received a Juno nomination for "Single of the Year".
On March 22, 2011, Classified released his fourteenth album, though it was only his second major studio album, Handshakes and Middle Fingers. The first single off the album, "That Ain't Classy" reached #45 on the Canadian Hot 100. The album debuted at #7 on the Canadian Albums Chart, making it his highest charting album to date.
Maybe It's Just Me
Classified Lyrics
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Hey, let me spit something
Just give me that flute beat
Yeah, give me that one
Uh, yeah
[Verse 1 - Classified]
All I need's a flute beat and two sheets of loose leaf to move me
Never needed much but papers and a few trees
To get the song flowin like the blue sea
Yeah I smoke doobies with groupies, whose breath smelled like blue cheese or sushi
Jeez, give me a few feet please
I could have these floozies naked like a nude beach
And I don't need to slip 'em any roofies (shit is too easy)
Huh, I ain't into cougars, Judge Judy
I'm truly unique, too young to "Love Lucy"
Raised on the Goonies and Bruce Lee movies
My defense is excellent, no one's gettin to me
I'm callin the shots, QB like Doug Flutie
I'm reckless, unruly, respect this you newbie
From the East coast, reppin Scotians and Newfies
I keep it fresh like the ocean and cool breeze
[Chorus - Brother Ali]
Maybe it's just me
I keep, movin this pen like it'll set me free
Best believe, I'm a flow on endlessly, let it be
I feel the love every breath I breathe, yes indeed
[Break - scratched samples] - w/ ad libs
"Give it to 'em, show you, it's hot"
"Watch it blow up, block up your box"
"Wait-Wait-Wait to hear a slammin track"
"By popular demand, I'm back"
[Verse 2 - Classified]
Uh, now every shirt that's in my closet got vomit
Chocolate and baby food on it and none of it comes out when I wash it
So now you think I give a damn what I'm rockin?
I don't wear this Cincinnati hat 'cause I watch 'em
You don't need to worry what I do, what I think
When your girl gets around like she just bought us drinks
You got your own problems, back to the basics
There's no touchin me like I just ejaculated
Nope, I don't say "no homo"
I don't need to reinsure myself like I crashed up the Volvo
I only like pussy, sorry to be blunt but I got to make it clear
When my tongue is in your - ear (ya hear?)
I lock it down like Shawshank
I love writin rhymes but hate when I draw blanks
I feel like I'm repeatin myself, I'm overworked
And about to go berserk if I don't get this off my shoulders first
[Break - scratched samples] - w/ ad libs
"I think I ought to tell you, better get warned"
"Th-Th-There's no need for alarmin, 'cause right now"
"On the microphone"
"The elements are airborne, I smell the success"
"Get busy on 'em"
"And my word is bond"
"Th-Th-There's no need for alarmin, 'cause right now"
"On the microphone"
"What you need to do is smell the success"
[Verse 3 - Brother Ali]
You know me, I'm a '70's baby, yet '80's boy
I never had no love for the swings or playin with toys
I was on the mic doin my thing, just makin some noise
I don't need to read no magazine, I'm straight from The Source
You know I always had a dream, one day I'd step on
Stage and the ladies all scream like David Lee Roth
Teenager in the '90's, things are changin all around me
You can hate me if you want but I escaped, you got to find me
Hit the Minneapol', I had my whole city baffled
Soon as they see you advancin, then they all want to attack you
Rhymesayers massive, we built us a little castle
Eyedea won every battle, we should've built him a statue
Every single week we slayed, anywhere we seen a stage
Even with the weak DJ, we rapped over every beat they played
Chewin 'em up, spittin 'em out, you never seen nobody this devout
We just want to spit and shout, they literally would kick us out
The spot, two o'clock when they closed off
We took it to the block, ears throbbin, our throats sore
Hit the bus stop because we still got to flow more
Frozen cold blocks, swear to God we were so raw, oh Lord
[Chorus] - w/ ad libs
[Outro - scratched samples]
"Give it to 'em, show you, it's hot"
"Watch ya blow up, block up your box"
"Feelin satisfaction, from the crowd reaction"
The song "Maybe It's Just Me" by Classified featuring Brother Ali is an energetic hip-hop track that begins with Classified asking for a flute beat to rap over. The lyrics mainly talk about the artist's experience in the music industry, including his passion for songwriting, his love for smoking, and his take on relationships. The hook, sung by Brother Ali, is about the therapeutic benefits of songwriting, reminding the listeners that it's the artist's personal passion and form of self-expression rather than merely a tool for financial gain.
Classified showcases his talent for wordplay throughout the song, using puns and metaphors to create witty and complex rhymes. He also talks about his unique upbringing, citing that he was raised on Bruce Lee movies and The Goonies, which influenced both his music and personality. The artist also calls attention to his East Coast roots, repping Newfies and Scotians, a reference to his Halifax, Nova Scotia origins. The song ends with the scratched sample of "Feelin satisfaction, from the crowd reaction," underscoring the importance of performing for a live audience.
Line by Line Meaning
All I need's a flute beat and two sheets of loose leaf to move me
I don't need much to get my creativity going
A two piece on Toony Tuesday and I'm groovy
Even a cheap meal on a special day makes me happy
Never needed much but papers and a few trees
I only need some paper and weed to write music
To get the song flowin like the blue sea
These simple things help me get into the creative flow
Jeez, give me a few feet please
I need some personal space and boundaries with people
I could have these floozies naked like a nude beach
I could easily have sexual relations with these women
Huh, I ain't into cougars, Judge Judy
I'm not attracted to older women like Judge Judy
I'm truly unique, too young to "Love Lucy"
I'm a one-of-a-kind person at a young age
Raised on the Goonies and Bruce Lee movies
I was influenced by these movies in my upbringing
My defense is excellent, no one's gettin to me
I am emotionally strong and don't easily get hurt
I'm callin the shots, QB like Doug Flutie
I am in control and making decisions like a quarterback
I'm reckless, unruly, respect this you newbie
I act impulsively and don't follow the rules, so pay attention
From the East coast, reppin Scotians and Newfies
I am representing the people from the Eastern part of Canada
I keep it fresh like the ocean and cool breeze
I always try to stay current and new like a refreshing breeze
Maybe it's just me
This is just my personal opinion
I keep, movin this pen like it'll set me free
I am writing like my life depends on it
Best believe, I'm a flow on endlessly, let it be
I will keep rapping and writing music until the end of time
I feel the love every breath I breathe, yes indeed
I appreciate my life and the love that surrounds me
You don't need to worry what I do, what I think
Don't concern yourself with my actions or thoughts
When your girl gets around like she just bought us drinks
Your girlfriend is promiscuous and freely flirts with others
There's no touchin me like I just ejaculated
I am unstoppable and unbeatable
I only like pussy, sorry to be blunt but I got to make it clear
I am attracted to women and must be honest about it
When my tongue is in your - ear (ya hear?)
I am flirting with someone and trying to seduce them
I love writin rhymes but hate when I draw blanks
I enjoy writing music, but sometimes struggle with writer's block
I feel like I'm repeatin myself, I'm overworked
I am exhausted and repeating myself in my music
And about to go berserk if I don't get this off my shoulders first
I will go crazy if I don't express myself through music
You can hate me if you want but I escaped, you got to find me
I don't care if you don't like me, but you can't stop me from succeeding
Soon as they see you advancin, then they all want to attack you
As soon as you start to succeed, people will try to bring you down
Every single week we slayed, anywhere we seen a stage
We performed and succeeded every week on any stage
Even with the weak DJ, we rapped over every beat they played
We were so talented that we could rap over any music
We just want to spit and shout, they literally would kick us out
We only wanted to rap and were often kicked out of venues
Hit the bus stop because we still got to flow more
We had so much to say that we continued rapping even at a bus stop
Frozen cold blocks, swear to God we were so raw, oh Lord
We were so raw and authentic that we could rap even in freezing temperatures
Feelin satisfaction, from the crowd reaction
I feel fulfilled when the audience enjoys my music
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Nub
The lyricism behind this song actually drives a few differentiated but completely true, strong, and validated points. You just need to really grasp what they're trying to deliver behind it.
Doesn't matter where you're from. Some will never understand the simplicity in some of the lyrics of being from a hometown in a country, just letting people know where they're from but with a positive pride. If you want to be negative, just try to do better. You just need to take a step back and breathe. Overall people have everyday lives as well as families. Classified does what he wants. As well as this is the first tie I've listened to Brother Ali, and he seems to easily dominate the microphone with such ease.
Overall a good song and people should learn more often what music is actually about instead of trying to run keystrokes on the internet with an ego. Just using a flute beat basically is overall one of the first unique twist to his style I've seen which is good. Classified has always been an artist to keep true for a long time. Just listen to the music and enjoy life.
519/226 Represent, also respect to 902.
PS: Classified has always done everything himself. So again, just prove him that you're better than he is. Living with a negative perspective your entire life will destroy only you in the end. Keep making him bigger: Metaphorically and Literally. Always going to be haters in the world.
PSS: Classified - Stay Cool. People should listen to this one as well.
TtotheA totheK
How could you dislike this song? The beat, energy and flow!!
Wiktor Lipina
This song never becomes bad! Came back after 6 years here and it still is just exquisite!
SamCougarHands
"Eyedea won every battle, we shoulda built him a statue" R.I.P to a true great
freshgoatsoup
To have Classified and Brother Ali on the same track is fucking amazing! Never thought I'd see Brother Ali spittin rhymes on the beaches of Nova Scotia. Looks like some of this was shot near Lawrencetown beach, my old stomping grounds. Hopefully Ali got to enjoy some good Maritime hospitality.
Marvin Penner
Love me some Canadian music. Been jamming classified for many years here in Texas. Go Canada!
sarah miller
i think brother ali and classified are two of the best and under-rated in the game today. nice to see them collaborating.
N R
Class is sick, dude is basically unheard of in the US, and it's too bad, but I'm always talking up classified here in the states. Great track
BriaN
Dude is Canadian lol get your facts right my guy 🧐🤣🐍🧠🥊🚀💰👑🗡️
Ian Guy
Just texted my sister that I have many Class favorites but this is near the top. THE BEST Canadian rapper Bar None! Canada is lucky to have such great hip-hop, many good people. Buy Class is in a league of his own 💯🎧🎤🇨🇦
Jeff Lebowski
Much love from the USA!