Politics
Classified Lyrics

It's all about politics in this game
Success in the music industry depends on connections and maneuvering, not just talent.

Who ya know, How to make ya doe maintain
Success requires knowing the right people and keeping a steady income.

Gotta make them know the last name
Establishing a memorable brand name is crucial to success.

Or gotta have a steady back frame
Having a strong support system is necessary to weather the difficulties of the industry.

Just to keep yourself up
It takes constant effort and vigilance to maintain one's position in the industry.

In my position no one else will help me up
Success requires self-sufficiency and the ability to rely on oneself.

And maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm not
The complexities of the industry make it hard to know what the right course of action is.

Maybe I had it up to hear with that
The artist is tired of the politics of the industry.

I could get what you got, from your father
Success can come from having the right connections, even if they aren't personal.

Cousin whatever relative, their the ones that got you signed
Family members and other relatives can be instrumental in getting someone signed to a record label.

And you still ain't sellin' kid
Success is not guaranteed even with connections.

Got all these mutherfuckers trying to make moves in the underground
The underground scene is full of people trying to make it big.

Trying to make moves, y'all about to lift off
Many artists in the underground are close to breaking through to mainstream success.

Pretty much the reason why this wackness is hip hop
The singer blames the politics of the industry for the low quality of much of modern hip hop.

y'all need to make this shit stop
The singer is calling for a change in the industry to address its problems.

Put away your gimmickry to act for Chris Rock
The artist is calling for artists to focus on their art rather than using gimmicks to appeal to audiences.

I'm sick of hearing rappers trying to spit with no effort
The artist is frustrated with artists who don't work hard on their craft.

y'all leave me disappointed like the 44 on the corner record
The singer feels disappointed by the low quality of much of modern hip hop.

Now for my people on the side lines trying to make it spittin'
The singer is addressing aspiring artists who are not yet successful.

Ya need to recognize its steady politicking
Success in the industry depends on maneuvering and connections, not just talent.

It's doesn't matter 'bout your skill, ain't nobody gonna listen
Without the right connections and maneuvering, even talented artists won't be successful.

Ever since day one I never rhymed for green
The artist's motivations have never been solely financial.

never had nobody pullin' strings behind the scenes
The singer has not relied on connections to succeed.

And never had nobody with their hand around my shoulder
The artist has relied on self-motivation rather than external support.

teaching me the industry, I learned as I got older
The singer had to learn the ropes of the industry through experience rather than mentorship.

Did it on my own, made a name, kept it true
The singer has succeeded through hard work and by staying true to their vision.

Never asked your opinion, keep it quiet less your crew
The singer is not interested in outside input that doesn't align with their vision.

And fuck press reviews, when they talk like they got lines
The artist is dismissive of critics who don't have firsthand experience in the industry.

Don't let it get confusin', but if it comes to me and
The artist is about to boast about their superior skills.

we going toe to toe y'all losin'
The singer is confident in their ability to out-rap anyone they come up against.

Lyricly exclusive, verbally abusive, on a class track
The singer is skilled in both writing and performing.

makin critics look stupid
The artist is confident in their ability to impress critics.

This ain't a optic allusion stop the confusion
The artist is insisting that their skills are real, not just an illusion.

I'm white and I drop tight music
The artist is drawing attention to their race and skill, challenging stereotypes.

Over looked, under used stop the presses
The singer is bemoaning being underappreciated despite their talent.

y'all in class now and ya failed the fuckin' test kid
The artist is calling out those artists who aren't succeeding in the industry despite trying.

And either way when I started I lacked vision
The singer lacked direction when they first entered the industry.

You never found class on the mic ass kissin'
The singer is critical of artists who compromise their artistic integrity to succeed.

I tracks hit 'em with velocity, authority
The singer is describing their confident and powerful rap style.

Doing what I gotta, make it hard for you ignore me
The artist is determined to be successful and to have their voice heard.

Try to block this out your mind
The artist is challenging those who doubt their talent to try to forget about them.

See what happens when I'm bold to knock you out your prime
The singer is confident in their ability to succeed and to knock others off their perch.

But if I do, I'll leave your ass broken without a dime
The singer suggests that they will be ruthless in their pursuit of success.

So keep that on your mind
The artist is issuing a warning to those who would underestimate them.