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

Track One
Iamsu! Lyrics

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Hot damn, hoe, here we go again
Top 5, top 5, all we do is win
The starting line up sucks, coach put me in
Do a major, although Eyes on Me the label independ'
(Sirens)
Iamsu!

I had, to jump some hurdles on my road to riches

I mean, when I say hurdles I say weirdos and fake bitches
Back against the wall, they wanna see me fall, huh
Just like CJ, I will fall up
No trust, so what, I give no fucks
Long list of MC's that I Shaq post up
Still hit G&L, cop me a Pro Club
Boycott Subway, cause I don't like subs

I got ice in my veins, I won't lose my cool, no
And I never let her play me for a fool, no
I pity the fool
Read the menu, hated the food
Made a solid 5k before I made it to school
A lot of people violated, I just played that shit cool
I know they was raised different, I just play by the rules
I'm the center of they energy
Don't got time to understand why they envy me
And I took a step back from doing interviews
Cause I was giving up the style that these niggas use
So I gotta pick and choose
Let's get it

And this is only track one
All my niggas 'bout that action
So I put 'em in position
I'm just sticking to the mission
They can't stop my shine, no, no, they can't stop my shine
They can't stop my shine, no, no, they can't stop my shine

Hot damn, hoe, here we go again
Top 5, top 5, all we do is win
The starting line up sucks, coach put me in
Do a major, although Eyes on Me the label independ
Took a shit, I recorded in Depends
Paint me picture, got my eyes on every quarter when it spin
I'm a boss, it's gon' work out in the end
Duel exhaust when I pull off in the Benz
Lately I've been in my bag like a pack lunch
Everything is understood, I don't ask much
Racks up, racks up, we gon' act up
Four seats, six girls, so they lapped up
Downtown Westville, pop a tag on 'em
Whip that new shit off the lot, cop a Jag on 'em
And my family really proud, they gon' brag on me
G-star sag on
I can't go out sad, homie

And this is only track one (yeah, yeah)
All my niggas 'bout that action (all my niggas 'bout that action)
So I put 'em in position
I'm just sticking to the mission (get that bag, get that bag, get that bag)
They can't stop my shine, no, no, they can't stop my shine (my shine)
They can't stop my shine, no, no, they can't stop my shine (my shine)

So I put 'em in position
I'm just sticking to the mission
Get that bag, get that bag, get that bag

They can't stop my shine, no, no, they can't stop my shine (my shine)
They can't stop my shine, no, no, they can't stop my shine (my)

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Iamsu!'s Track One reflect a sense of an upcoming victory or success. The rapper alludes to being in the top five winners, and despite the starting line-up, he is confident he can win. The lyrics show the rapper's competitive nature and his desire to be recognized as a winner. The song highlights Iamsu!'s success amidst opposition and the obstacles he faces on his way to "get that bag." He mentions battling weirdos and fake bitches to achieve his riches and success, indicating that he is familiar with betrayal and negativity, but he remains focused on the mission.

Throughout Iamsu!'s Track One, he maintains his focus and determination, expressing his confidence in his abilities, and mentions how he won't let anyone play him for a fool. The lyrics convey the importance of individuality, demonstrated by his boycott of Subway, stating "cause I don't like subs." The rapper has a clear interest in being successful and becoming his best self. While he believes there are people envious of him, he doesn't let it shake his confidence or his drive to succeed. The song closes with him noting he'll follow his path, an underlying feeling of 'hustle and grind mentality' until he achieves his ultimate goal.

Line by Line Meaning

Hot damn, hoe, here we go again
Starting the song with confidence and swagger.

Top 5, top 5, all we do is win
Acknowledging his success and the success of his team.

The starting line up sucks, coach put me in
Believing he can make a difference in any situation and ready to prove it.

Do a major, although Eyes on Me the label independ'
Working towards major success despite being an independent artist signed to his own label.

(Sirens) Iamsu!
Adding a dramatic intro and reiterating the artist.

I had, to jump some hurdles on my road to riches
Overcoming obstacles on the path to success.

I mean, when I say hurdles I say weirdos and fake bitches
Referring to the people who tried to hold him back and the drama he had to navigate.

Back against the wall, they wanna see me fall, huh
Feeling pressure from those who doubted him and wanted to see him fail.

Just like CJ, I will fall up
Using a video game reference to explain that he will always bounce back and rise above failures.

No trust, so what, I give no fucks
Being indifferent towards those who cannot be trusted.

Long list of MC's that I Shaq post up
Confidently stating that he is superior to many other rappers, like Shaquille O'Neal in basketball.

Still hit G&L, cop me a Pro Club
Continuing to spend money on his personal style despite his success.

Boycott Subway, cause I don't like subs
Exercising his personal preferences and boycotting a popular sandwich chain.

I got ice in my veins, I won't lose my cool, no
Maintaining his composure and not allowing others to affect his emotions.

And I never let her play me for a fool, no
Avoiding being taken advantage of by a woman.

I pity the fool
Referencing Mr. T's famous line from The A-Team.

Read the menu, hated the food
Disliking certain opportunities or situations even after giving them a chance.

Made a solid 5k before I made it to school
Achieving financial success at a young age.

A lot of people violated, I just played that shit cool
Dealing with people who disrespected him without letting them affect him too much.

I know they was raised different, I just play by the rules
Being aware that some people have different morals or values and choosing to follow his own.

I'm the center of they energy
Being the focus of others' attention and energy.

Don't got time to understand why they envy me
Choosing not to focus on others' jealousy or negativity towards him.

And I took a step back from doing interviews
Avoiding the media in order to protect his persona and reputation as an artist.

Cause I was giving up the style that these niggas use
Feeling that other artists were beginning to imitate his style and wanting to avoid giving them any further cues.

So I gotta pick and choose
Being selective about who he interacts with and who he lets influence him.

Let's get it
Expressing excitement and motivation to continue on his journey.

And this is only track one
Bringing attention to the fact that he has much more to say in his music.

All my niggas 'bout that action
Referring to his team and their work ethic.

So I put 'em in position
Offering leadership and guidance to those around him.

I'm just sticking to the mission
Maintaining focus on his path to success and personal goals.

They can't stop my shine, no, no, they can't stop my shine
Being confident in his abilities despite any outside influence.

I can't go out sad, homie
Refusing to allow himself to fail or be viewed negatively.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sudan Williams

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