Iamsu!, born Sudan Ameer Williams, has been making music for over a decade.… Read Full Bio ↴Iamsu!, born Sudan Ameer Williams, has been making music for over a decade. He began playing the drums as a child and later branched out to writing, producing, and finally rapping. Always inspired to be himself, he has avoided being the stereotypical artist. Su! has used his personal experiences to shape his music and his life. .... Iamsu! spent his early years in Richmond and Pinole, California, as well as Grambling, Louisiana. In Grambling, he enjoyed and was inspired by Grambling University’s nationally acclaimed band. In addition, Su! has traveled to Jamaica often to visit his God mother where he enjoyed reggae music. Also, his visits to Africa and Europe shaped and inspired his unique sound. .... In High School, Su! began producing and rapping seriously and formed a group called “The Go-Gettaz” which enjoyed local successes and performances across the Bay Area. Achieving over 1 million Myspace plays, “The Go-Gettaz” were the number one unsigned group in the country respectively. .... In addition, Su! and “The Go-Gettaz” group member P-Lo formed the production team “The Invasion” shortly after graduating high school. They went on to produce singles for a host of local artists including Young Bari, and the Diligentz. Gaining attention as a producer, Su! continues to collaborate with popular Bay Area artists, such as, Bobby Brackins, Kaz Kyzah (of the Team), G5 The Jett, and Erk Tha Jerk. .... Finally, Su! has ventured out as a solo artist crafting songs that are genuine and fun. Making music that is enjoyed by a diverse and large group of listeners, Su! continues to prove himself as a standout lyricist, artist, and producer. With his latest mix tape “Su! The Right Thing” being download over 20,000 times in a one week span, it is clear to see that Su!’s stock is rising in the music world. Constantly leaking songs via his blog(hbk3000.blogspot.com) and his twitter page (@iamsu), Su! keeps giving his listeners what they want… leaving people asking themselves “Who is Su!?” .... Check out IAMSU! @ HOTNEWHIPHOP.COM/IAMSU AND TWITTER.COM/IAMSU ............

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Iamsu! Lyrics

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Indebted, I am forever indebted
Ran out of cash up in Magic
I'm asking if she take debit
I take vacations I never take credit
'Cause probably somebody done already said it
My flow is sick I think I need a medic
My flow a brick tell a junkie inhale it
Gave her that Rocky you can call it Van Halen

Hailing from Richmond where people raise hell in
I'm trying to find a way like I am Magellan
They telling then hide away trying to reveal it
You got a problem sit down and Email it
To mother-fuck-you-and-your-crew at Gmail
In the position to change the whole world
Probably some people that pray that we fail
Oh, oh

I love my gang
Wherever I go my homies come to
I love my squad
We up in this thang like what that shit do

I love my squad, I love my squad
I love my squad, I love my squad

Overall Meaning

In the beginning of the song, Iamsu! expresses his gratitude for the success he has experienced in his musical career, but acknowledges that he still owes a debt of gratitude to those who have helped him on his journey. He then shares a story about going to the strip club, where he ran out of cash and asked if the stripper would take his debit card. He touches on the idea of being financially responsible by taking vacations he can afford rather than going into debt, while also alluding to the fact that he feels that everything that can possibly be said has already been said.

Moving on to the next verse, Iamsu! boasts of his flow being sick and needing a medic, comparing it to a brick that a junkie would want to inhale. He then references giving a woman a drug reference to Rocky and comparing it to Van Halen, showing his cleverness with words. He then talks about hailing from Richmond, where people are known for raising hell. The line "trying to find a way like I am Magellan" shows that he is trying to navigate his way through life and his career. The final part of the song is a declaration of love for his gang and squad, emphasizing the importance of his support system.

Overall, the song is a testament to the struggles and triumphs of Iamsu!'s journey in the music industry, with a focus on gratitude, financial responsibility, clever wordplay, and the importance of having a solid squad.

Line by Line Meaning

Indebted, I am forever indebted
I owe someone or something and will continue to owe for a long time

Ran out of cash up in Magic
I have no more money left in the nightclub named Magic

I'm asking if she take debit
I am inquiring if the girl accepts payment via debit card

I take vacations I never take credit
I go on vacations but I do not use credit cards for payments

'Cause probably somebody done already said it
I think someone has already expressed the same idea or opinion

My flow is sick I think I need a medic
I believe my rap style is excellent and needs no improvement

My flow a brick tell a junkie inhale it
My rhymes are addictive and can be compared to drugs

Gave her that Rocky you can call it Van Halen
I gave her that hard-hitting rap and it can be compared to the rock band Van Halen

Hailing from Richmond where people raise hell in
I come from Richmond, a place where people are known to cause trouble

I'm trying to find a way like I am Magellan
I'm exploring new avenues and trying to find my way like the famous explorer Magellan

They telling then hide away trying to reveal it
People often speak ambiguously and then try to hide their true intentions

You got a problem sit down and Email it
If you have an issue, write it down in an email and send it to someone else

To mother-fuck-you-and-your-crew at Gmail
Use this email address to send angry messages to me and my crew

In the position to change the whole world
I have the capability to make a significant impact on the world

Probably some people that pray that we fail
Some individuals probably hope we fail and will be pleased if that happens

I love my gang
I deeply care about my group of close friends

Wherever I go my homies come to
My friends always stick by my side no matter where I am

I love my squad
I have a strong fondness for my group of friends

We up in this thang like what that shit do
We are here, deep into this situation, feeling confident and ready for whatever comes our way

I love my squad, I love my squad
It cannot be stressed enough how much I care for my group of friends

I love my squad, I love my squad
I cannot overemphasize how much my friends mean to me.

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIMON MUNRO RYCROFT, THOMAS EDWARD VOYCE, AKAKOA CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS

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