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.
Oh Canada
Classified Lyrics
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I told this god where I was from
He said oh, Canada
Kinda laughs it off, real funny huh?
Yeah, uh, come on
(O Canada)
1-2, 1-2,
Yeah
(O Canada)
Uh, yeah
From the land of the lost
Trans-Canada crossed
Patriotic and a honor
With a hand on my heart
From the greatest of lakes
To the greenest of greens
To the rockiest mountains
And everything in between
O-o-o Canada
Oh you?re no fan of us?
'Cause our movie and TV shows are so amateur?
Yeah, we laugh at off, that don?t really bother me
Look, we ain't serious unless you really gotta be
Humorous attitude like Kids in the Hall
Like Jim Carey Mike Myers yeah we claiming them all
It's the great white north
Home of the funniest actors
The front of the joke
With an abundance of laughter
The red and white flag
Keep it high keep it visual
People see Canada and get stereotypical
Think we finish every sentence with buddy or bye
And if it ain't that its either do, eh or guy
(Canataka A)
Yeah we consider it people
And smoking marijuana
We consider it legal
Still doing rap like the 1990's
But that's how we like it off timed and grimy
I know where I'm from and I told ya before
North of America hard to ignore
Every time I go away I tell them for sure
I'm from Canada o-o-o Canada
(O Canada)
O Canada o-o-o Canada
(O canada)
I'm from Canada
O-o-o Canada
The class makes a sick beat, we call it a classic (x4)
I've been around the globe and
Heard of confusion
Honestly a lot o y'all are ignorant and stupid
Yes, we have microwaves, tv's and cell phones
Unintelligent fuck we invented the telephone
We made Yahtzee
The light bulb, hockey
And bred the greatest playa's Gretzky to Crosby
We all got at least one drinking buddy
And after one drink, all of us think we?re funny
Our national mascot's a damn beaver
O Canada we love our beaver
Home o' Hell's Angels the North-CMP
Home of Gordon Lightfoot and nasty tv
The underground rail road
Georges St. Pierre
Right here is where he calls home
Our health care system
Y'all know its free
Keep a girl banging with a full mouth of teeth
I won't even get into the music on the streets
They say hip hop is dead
Naw its up north with me
I could do this all day its a part of my routine
But supper's almost done and tonight poutine
I know where I'm from and I told ya before
North of America hard to ignore
Every time I go away I tell em for sure
I'm from Canada o-o-o Canada
(I'm from the east coast of Canada)
O-o-o Canada
(I'm from the east east east coast)
Yo yo!
See I'm from Canada so sometimes the words come out of my mouth like this
Get used to it
(O Canada, we stand on guard for thee)
In Classified's song "Oh... Canada," the rapper indulges in a bit of national pride while offering a tongue-in-cheek rebuttal to the stereotypes about Canadians. The song starts with a reference to the Canadian national anthem, "O Canada," which sets the tone for the song's themes of patriotism and national identity. The lyrics refer to the different regions of Canada, from the "greatest of lakes" to the "rockiest mountains," highlighting the country's diverse landscape. The song also tackles the stereotypes about Canadians in a humorous way, with lines like "Think we finish every sentence with buddy or bye/And if it ain't that its either do, eh, or guy."
One of the song's most memorable lines is "Unintelligent fuck we invented the telephone," which points out that Canadians have made significant contributions to technology and innovation. The song also highlights Canada's music scene, mentioning icons like Gordon Lightfoot and referencing the underground railroad and Georges St. Pierre to celebrate the country's diverse history.
Line by Line Meaning
(Oh Canada we stand on guard, for thee)
I am proud to be Canadian and will always protect and defend my country.
Uh, yeah
From the land of the lost
Trans-Canada crossed
Patriotic and a honor
With a hand on my heart
I come from a vast and beautiful country, where the people are extremely patriotic and always show respect for Canada.
From the greatest of lakes
To the greenest of greens
To the rockiest mountains
And everything in between
Canada is a country full of natural wonders, from its great lakes and lush green forests to its rocky mountains and everything in between.
O-o-o Canada
Oh you?re no fan of us?
'Cause our movie and TV shows are so amateur?
Yeah, we laugh at off, that don?t really bother me
Look, we ain't serious unless you really gotta be
Even though others may criticize Canadian movies and TV shows for being amateur, we don't take it personally because we don't take ourselves too seriously.
Humorous attitude like Kids in the Hall
Like Jim Carey Mike Myers yeah we claiming them all
It's the great white north
Home of the funniest actors
The front of the joke
With an abundance of laughter
Canada is known for having a great sense of humor, with talented actors like Kids in the Hall, Jim Carey, and Mike Myers leading the way and providing plenty of laughter for everyone.
The red and white flag
Keep it high keep it visual
People see Canada and get stereotypical
Think we finish every sentence with buddy or bye
And if it ain't that its either do, eh or guy
(Canataka A)
Yeah we consider it people
And smoking marijuana
We consider it legal
Often people stereotype Canadians by assuming we all use certain phrases like 'buddy' and 'eh', but in reality, we are a diverse group of people who believe in freedom, including the right to use marijuana if we choose to do so.
Still doing rap like the 1990's
But that's how we like it off timed and grimy
Our rap scene may be different from others, but that just shows our uniqueness, as we prefer an old-school, raw style of rap music.
I know where I'm from and I told ya before
North of America hard to ignore
Every time I go away I tell them for sure
I'm from Canada o-o-o Canada
No matter where I go or who I meet, I always make sure to proudly and confidently declare that I am from Canada, a country that cannot be ignored.
The class makes a sick beat, we call it a classic (x4)
The beat of this song created by the artist 'Class' is incredibly good, and can definitely be classified as a classic in the Canadian rap music scene.
I've been around the globe and
Heard of confusion
Honestly a lot o y'all are ignorant and stupid
As someone who has traveled the world and heard people's opinions about Canada, I am often disgusted by the ignorance and stupidity of those who try to criticize or undermine our great country.
Yes, we have microwaves, tv's and cell phones
Unintelligent fuck we invented the telephone
We made Yahtzee
The light bulb, hockey
And bred the greatest playa's Gretzky to Crosby
We all got at least one drinking buddy
And after one drink, all of us think we?re funny
Although we are often made fun of for being behind on technology, we have invented some of the most significant inventions of all time, such as the telephone, and we are certainly the best at hockey, producing legends like Gretzky and Crosby. Additionally, we are a nation of drinkers and jokers, all thinking we're the life of the party after a few drinks with our friends.
Our national mascot's a damn beaver
O Canada we love our beaver
Home o' Hell's Angels the North-CMP
Home of Gordon Lightfoot and nasty tv
Canada is a country that loves its unique and unusual mascot, the beaver, and is also home to both the notorious Hell's Angels gang and incredibly talented musicians like Gordon Lightfoot. Additionally, our TV shows are often known for their shock value and explicit content.
The underground rail road
Georges St. Pierre
Right here is where he calls home
Our health care system
Y'all know its free
Keep a girl banging with a full mouth of teeth
I won't even get into the music on the streets
They say hip hop is dead
Naw its up north with me
I could do this all day its a part of my routine
But supper's almost done and tonight poutine
Canada has a strong history of underground movements, such as the underground railroad, and also produces some of the toughest and most skilled MMA fighters like Georges St. Pierre. Our healthcare system is also one of the best in the world, as we believe in keeping our citizens healthy and happy, even providing free dental care. Lastly, our rap scene is thriving, and we know that hip hop is not dead, especially up here in the northern regions of Canada. Even though I could talk about Canada and its praises for hours on end, I need to finish this and enjoy my poutine for supper.
(I'm from the east coast of Canada)
As a Canadian, I am from the beautiful and unique east coast region of Canada.
O-o-o Canada
(I'm from the east east east coast)
Yo yo!
See I'm from Canada so sometimes the words come out of my mouth like this
Get used to it
Even though sometimes my Canadian accent may make it difficult for others to understand me, as a proud Canadian, I won't change who I am, and others will just have to get used to it.
(Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee)
I will always stand on guard for my beloved country of Canada, and will do whatever it takes to ensure its safety and prosperity.
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Give this man a box of Timbits and a large Double-double for standing up for our beautiful country.
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***** yes
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Don't forget the maple syrup!
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RIP Mr Layhey
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@plepgeat
Man, I just KNEW that was Layhey!
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Let the liquor do the thinking