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 ............

So Long
Iamsu! Lyrics

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I've been in the game SO LONG
She ride on me, I just hold on
Piling up the pairs, money so long
Everybody get your motherfucking roll on
I've been in the game SO LONG
She ride on me, I just hold on
Reaching for my change, please hold on
Everybody get your motherfucking roll on

Woke up in Vegas, then had to fly back to Cali
I touch downed at 1, up town you call McNally
Took me to the arena, they put their hands to the ceiling
You would think it's a stickup, you would think that I'm stealing
I'm a hell of a smoker, I'm a bit of a drinker
I'm screaming fuck all my critics but still a critical thinker
All the sense they making they ain't making no difference
I'm just staking my issue, you just look at my Insta
You niggas sag on your bitches, see me and switch up your movement
They just mad that we wining like I'm allergic to loosing
It's so hard to stay humble, had to keep this shit balanced
I just won a couple millions for my brother in Dallas

I've been in the game SO LONG
She ride on me, I just hold on
Piling up the pairs, money so long
Everybody get your motherfucking roll on
I've been in the game SO LONG
She ride on me, I just hold on
Reaching for my change, please hold on
Everybody get your motherfucking roll on

I'm feeling myself
I'm a nova drive like I just got M's
I'm the shit, PUS mails
Young, hot boy, touch me, hot nail
HBK gang nigga, that's that
Smoke joint so fat it's like a Louis V bag
Might just hit a home run all year
I'm the president of young California
And these niggas try to take my juice
I bet that shit taste like ammoniac
And I bet she gonna race to my home now
Bust it open, tell me that I own it

I've been in the game SO LONG
She ride on me, I just hold on
Piling up the pairs, money so long
Everybody get your motherfucking roll on
I've been in the game SO LONG
She ride on me, I just hold on

Reaching for my change, please hold on
Everybody get your motherfucking roll on

Overall Meaning

Iamsu!'s "So Long" is all about his life in the game; rapping and earning money. The song opens with Iamsu! boasting about being in the game for so long, and as a result, he is racking up the money. He describes having a woman who is always riding for him, and he is simply just holding on. He then urges everyone to get their roll on, claiming that his money is so long.

The verses describe Iamsu!'s extravagant lifestyle, he talks about waking up in Vegas and returning to Cali. He mentions how he went to the arena where he put his hands up during the show, and it looked like he was robbing the place. He talks about how he is different from his critics, and while they are just criticizing his work, he is making money. He admits to being a smoker and a drinker but maintains that he is humble despite all his successes.

In the chorus, Iamsu! repeats that he has been in the game for so long, and he is making money. He tells everyone to get their roll on, just like him. The song comes to an end with more boasting of his success, telling people that he is the president of young California, and he has a woman who is willing to do anything for him.

Overall, the song is about Iamsu!'s journey in the rap industry, making money, and living a luxurious life, something he is not shy to brag about.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been in the game SO LONG
I've been in the music industry for a long time and have accumulated a lot of success and wealth.

She ride on me, I just hold on
Women are attracted to me because of my fame and money, and I'm just enjoying the ride.

Piling up the pairs, money so long
I have accumulated a lot of money and I continue to make more.

Everybody get your motherfucking roll on
Let's all celebrate our success and enjoy the fruits of our labor by partying and having a good time.

Woke up in Vegas, then had to fly back to Cali
I lead a glamorous lifestyle and travel frequently for work and pleasure.

I'm screaming fuck all my critics but still a critical thinker
I don't care about negative opinions about me, but I'm still able to objectively evaluate my own work and decision-making.

All the sense they making they ain't making no difference
Critics and haters are not affecting my success or my ability to continue to make money and achieve my goals.

You niggas sag on your bitches, see me and switch up your movement
Other men change their behavior and try to impress me when they see how successful and wealthy I am compared to them.

They just mad that we wining like I'm allergic to loosing
My success angers and frustrates others, and I seem to always win and come out on top, as if I have a natural talent for succeeding.

It's so hard to stay humble, had to keep this shit balanced
It's difficult to maintain a modest attitude when one has achieved so much success, but it's important to strive for balance in one's life.

I just won a couple millions for my brother in Dallas
I've recently made a lot of money and was generous enough to share my wealth with my family.

I'm feeling myself
I'm confident and self-assured in my abilities and success.

I'm a nova drive like I just got M's
I'm driving an expensive sports car and feel like a millionaire.

Smoke joint so fat it's like a Louis V bag
I smoke very large and expensive joints.

Might just hit a home run all year
I have the potential to be successful and win big continuously.

I'm the president of young California
I'm a leader and have a significant impact on the youth culture in California.

And I bet she gonna race to my home now
I have a lot of women who are attracted to me and are eager to be with me.

Bust it open, tell me that I own it
Women are willing to have sex with me because of my wealth and success.

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