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.
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Classified Lyrics
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Yeah, oh yeah (2x)
[Verse 1]
Now from the words I view, ya'll people got me thinking
Why do I continue rhyming words while I'm speaking?
Why do I continue waking up every morning?
Why do I continue dissing rappers who are boring?
Way too many people saying put away the sampler
Why do people tell me I should pick up a guitar?
Why the fuck would I do that? I'm a mc not a rock star
How many people feel like this?
How many people want to grip they head and feel a twist?
Trying to levitate, taking steps at a time
You can talk what you walk, no effect on my mind (Cause' I'm breaking necks)
No more making threats
People in this game claim to be natures best
Class taking bets, just for teaching y'all a lesson
But man, this ain't the time, I got one too many questions
For Real
[Chorus]
What's up, with all these questions?
I try to figure out, what I doubt, and keep on guessing
Do I trust destiny? (Whoa!)
Do that effectively
Is this like testing me?
But it won't, no it won't, get the best of me
[Verse 2]
When will I die? and how will I emerge?
When will I teach these mother fuckers not to doubt my words?
How can I keep myself together trying to survive?
How will I make through another day at 9 till 5?
I'm lost in this world, double-crossed in this world
Block everybody out; I'm pissed off at this world
Got 9 years of paying dues, and not a thing to show
Feel like throwing in the towel, call it quits and play it low
But I can't cause' I'm dedicated
I love this game, but at the same time I kind of hate it
Got me stressed and I can't figure if I'm going to make it
Got people telling me my records now anticipated, but I got questions
Like why did that peep give them beats away for free?
And how come I got greedy and started charging a fee?
How can we be happy when there's families' suffering?
And when will anyone from here win the Stanley cup again?
[Chorus]
What's up, with all these questions
I try to figure out, what I doubt, and keep on guessing
Do I trust destiny? (Whoa!)
Do that effectively
Is this like testing me?
But it won't, not it won't, get the best of me
[Verse 3]
Aiyyo, 20 years from now, and I rich or am I broke?
Am I digging dirt from ditch's trying to my c.d out?
Do I sit behind a desk working different office jobs?
Paying off a student loans instead of dropping jaws?
That life ain't for all, and that life ain't for me
I was born to drop tracks, spit on mics properly
In the future; buy property, 64 acres
My people and my squad will be my next-door neighbours. (Pshh)
That's got me wondering, imagination running wild, my days are numbering
y'all don't understanding what I'm thinking, 25 I'm finished
Unless I'm offered full-time employment in this business
Yeah? So what's it coming to?
And what am I supposed to do?
Trying to stay alive, they make that shit it's classified
But I'm doing what I want, expressing every word
This is my life, I'm living it so fuck what you heard
[Chorus]
What's up, with all these questions
I try to figure out, what I doubt, and keep on guessing
Do I trust destiny? (Whoa!)
Do that effectively
Is this like testing me?
But it won't, not it won't, get the best of me
The song "Questions" by Classified is a thought-provoking piece that reflects on the uncertainties and doubts that come with life. The artist begins by questioning his own motivations for pursuing music and rhyming words, and why people try to steer him in different directions, such as picking up a guitar. He expresses frustration with the music industry and its constant pressure to be the best, revealing that success and recognition may not always translate into happiness. Classified then delves deeper into existential questions, such as when and how he will die, and what he will leave behind. The song ends on a defiant note, with the artist proclaiming that he will continue to pursue his passion and live life on his own terms.
Overall, the song highlights the universal struggle of finding one's purpose and navigating life's challenges. The lyrics are honest and introspective, which resonates with listeners who may also have similar questions about their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Now from the words I view, ya'll people got me thinking
The things people say and do has made the artist ponder about his life choices
Why do I continue rhyming words while I'm speaking?
The artist is questioning why he continues to rap
Why do I continue waking up every morning?
The artist is questioning his purpose in life
Got to many questions, thought with no answers
The artist feels overwhelmed with many unanswered questions
Way too many people saying put away the sampler
Many people are suggesting that the artist change his career path
Why do people tell me I should pick up a guitar?
People are suggesting that the artist try a different type of music
I'm a mc not a rock star
The artist is stating that he is a rapper, not someone who plays rock music
How many people feel like this?
The artist is questioning if others feel the way he does
How many people want to grip they head and feel a twist?
The artist is asking if others feel overwhelmed like he does
No more making threats
The artist has decided to stop making threats
Class taking bets, just for teaching y'all a lesson
The artist is making a point and teaching others a lesson
But man, this ain't the time, I got one too many questions
The artist has more questions than he can handle at the moment
What's up, with all these questions?
The artist is asking why he has so many questions
Do I trust destiny? (Whoa!)
The artist is questioning if he can trust fate
Do that effectively?
The artist is wondering if trusting fate is effective
Is this like testing me?
The artist feels like he is being tested
When will I die? and how will I emerge?
The artist is questioning the future and how he will die
When will I teach these mother fuckers not to doubt my words?
The artist is questioning when he will be respected and his words won't be doubted
And when will anyone from here win the Stanley cup again?
The artist is questioning when the city will win the Stanley Cup again
That life ain't for all, and that life ain't for me
The artist is acknowledging that not everyone wants to live a certain lifestyle
I was born to drop tracks, spit on mics properly
The artist was born to create and perform music
That's got me wondering, imagination running wild, my days are numbering
The artist's imagination is running wild with the thought of his future which is numbered
And what am I supposed to do?
The artist is questioning what he is supposed to do with his life
But I'm doing what I want, expressing every word
The artist is doing what he wants and expressing himself through his music
This is my life, I'm living it so fuck what you heard
The artist is living his life on his terms and disregarding what others may have heard about him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAMON MINCHELLA, OSCAR LLOYD HARRISON, SIMON FOWLER, STEPHEN CRADOCK
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Alexander David
This track about 20 years old and still bangs. Class still putting out tracks 20 years later thag still bang too. He said it best, 'hip hop is dead? naw its up north with me'
makemeeee
this song should have a million veiws atleast. sooooooooooooo UNDERATED
bmullen1
Classified is a Beast!
Jordan Proffitt
0 dislikes. thats how it should be