Murray was introduced to Erick Sermon of EPMD by K-Solo. Sermon would feature Murray on his album No Pressure on the Single "Hostile". Murray quickly established himself as one of the most creative lyricists in the industry with his first album The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World, released in 1994 on Jive Records. The title track from this album remains Murray's biggest solo hit. This album was given 4 mics by The Source.
Murray's second album Enigma was released in 1996 on Jive. It received similar ratings from critics, but it was not quite as commercially successful as the previous album. In 1998, The Def Squad covered "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. They would later release their own album,El Niño (album). Murray's third album It's a Beautiful Thing was released in 1999 while he was in prison. Like the previous album, it received relatively good reviews, but it showed yet another drop in sales. Murray also appeared on the song "Home Alone" by R. Kelly. In 2001, Murray's return to the music industry was announced with a memorable verse on "Fatty Girl." This song was featured on The Good Life, a compilation of songs for Fubu.
While he was in prison, Murray began writing for his next solo album. Upon his release, he would leave Jive and sign with Def Jam. He's Keith Murray was released in 2003. Murray chose this title because the album represents him, but many fans saw it as an obvious attempt at crossover success because of singles like "Candy Bar" featuring Patti Austin. The album also featured the single "Yeah, Yeah U Know It." This song has guest appearances from fellow Def Squad members Redman and Erick Sermon. Murray dedicated "Christina" to his sister. That same year, Murray was featured on the video game Def Jam Vendetta.
In 2004,he was featured in mantis's song Day By Day which was about street life and children. It was very emotional and touching in which means we should change the world.
Keith Murray's vocals / crowd hyping skills appear on the songs; "Elektrobank" by the Chemical Brothers from their album "Dig You Own Hole" and also is on Redman and Method Mans album "Black Out 2".
World Be Free
Keith Murray Lyrics
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Announcer: Can I have your attention please?
Keith: On my way to JFK
Announcer: Final boarding for flight 655 at Gate 14
Keith: I don't want of ya
I'm on my way to LaGaurdia
I'm on my way home or away, JFK (2x)
Cause I'm constantly in a Def Squad state of mind
I went to New Orleans and kept it clean
Spitting, splitting rappers at they seams for the cream
By all means
Although I seen the green wasn't enough
I jumped in the Lexus, went to Texas, pulled a royal flush
Feelin like Tony Atlas, up in Dallas
Rhymacutin with them niggas who be shootin up in Houston
And do remember I get in ya in Virginia
Swept N.C. and S.C freeze the West Indies
Oh and I'm going back to Indiana and Alabama
Did the ink pad bounce through Atlanta
I be rapidly runnin through chocolate cities
Like Philly, D.C., Cincinnati, and M.D.
And Jersey, Lord have mercy
Can't nobody serve me cause my world be free
CHORUS:
Goin around the world, goin around the world
All around the world, goin around the world
Goin around the world cause my world be free
Goin around the world (3x)
Cause my world be free
Then I was touching ground Uptown
As my rings gleamed in Queens
As I cooked it up in Brooklyn for all the friends
Kentucky was lucky I had to much Hennessey
When I was representing love love Tenessee
Kansas City, Missouri can speak upon the glory
St. Louis can even tell the story
Of how I dropp shit thick and cold like the snow in Chicago
A major up in Ohio, I was pack with cactus tactics
Up in Phoenix, Arizona set shit on fire in Oklahoma
Niggas had their ears pinned to the ground listening
When I was stomping through Detroit, Michigan
You hear me sounding crispy looking all scandalous
Swervin in the streets of San Francisco and Los Angeles
Don't even ask the question did I visit Africa
Shit I warmed it up in Alaska, smashed Nebraska
CHORUS (3x)
From interstate to tri-state to international
Mr. Keith Murray always keeps it classical
They had me up in England, mic stranglin
Jewels danglin while my single jingle jangling
Number one in my field, never defeated
Went to Sweden demonstrated malicious mic beatings
I was with my right hand man, Redman
When I did the Ichiban crane style in Japan
I transform like Dr. Bruce Banner
Stepped off the plane and blacked out up in Canada
I'm a million dollar man like Lee Majors
Fucked around and hit the jackpot up in Vegas
Yeah handin out vapors like bad news
Yo I be everywhere puttin down y'all
It's Def Squad y'all know my plans
In the song "World Be Free" by Keith Murray, the artist discusses his experiences traveling around the world and the freedom he feels through his music. The lyrics are full of references to different cities and states in the United States, as well as different countries around the world. He describes himself as being constantly in a "Def Squad state of mind," indicating his deep connection to his music and his unique style.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of Keith's world being free, expressing his belief that music can transcend borders and connect people all around the world. He refers to himself as a "million dollar man" and mentions his success in different countries, including England, Sweden, and Japan. He also discusses his ability to move through different cities in the United States, including New Orleans, Detroit, and San Francisco, and connect with people through his music.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way to JFK
I am at the John F. Kennedy airport.
I don't want of ya
I don't want anything from you.
I'm on my way to LaGaurdia
I am heading to LaGuardia airport.
I'm on my way home or away, JFK (2x)
I am either going home or to another destination from JFK airport.
Hey yo, anywhere I go I definitely reo for mine
I always work hard and try to succeed wherever I go.
Cause I'm constantly in a Def Squad state of mind
My mindset is always focused on being part of the Def Squad.
I went to New Orleans and kept it clean
I visited New Orleans without getting involved in any trouble.
Spitting, splitting rappers at they seams for the cream
I am a talented rapper who can defeat other rappers and gain recognition.
By all means
No matter what it takes.
Although I seen the green wasn't enough
Even though I made money, it wasn't fulfilling.
I jumped in the Lexus, went to Texas, pulled a royal flush
I traveled to Texas in a luxurious car and achieved great success.
Feelin like Tony Atlas, up in Dallas
I feel as strong and successful as the wrestler Tony Atlas when I am in Dallas.
Rhymacutin with them niggas who be shootin up in Houston
I rap with other rappers in Houston, Texas.
And do remember I get in ya in Virginia
I am capable of defeating rappers in Virginia.
Swept N.C. and S.C freeze the West Indies
I traveled to and conquered areas in North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Indies.
Oh and I'm going back to Indiana and Alabama
I previously visited Indiana and Alabama and plan to return.
Did the ink pad bounce through Atlanta
I traveled through Atlanta, Georgia.
I be rapidly runnin through chocolate cities
I quickly conquered cities like Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Cincinnati, and Maryland.
Like Philly, D.C., Cincinnati, and M.D.
These cities are examples of the kind of cities I conquered.
And Jersey, Lord have mercy
Even places like New Jersey were not a challenge for me.
Can't nobody serve me cause my world be free
I am free to travel and accomplish anything without any obstacles.
Goin around the world, goin around the world
I am traveling the world.
All around the world, goin around the world
I am traveling to many different places.
Cause my world be free
I can travel wherever I want without any restrictions.
Then I was touching ground Uptown
I arrived in Uptown Manhattan.
As my rings gleamed in Queens
My jewelry shone brightly when I was in Queens.
As I cooked it up in Brooklyn for all the friends
I showed off my rapping skills in Brooklyn for my friends.
Kentucky was lucky I had to much Hennessey
I drank too much Hennessey when I was in Kentucky.
When I was representing love love Tenessee
I made a name for myself in Tennessee.
Kansas City, Missouri can speak upon the glory
People in Kansas City, Missouri remember my success there.
St. Louis can even tell the story
St. Louis has its own story about my rapping skills.
Of how I dropp shit thick and cold like the snow in Chicago
I am known for dropping impactful rhymes in Chicago.
A major up in Ohio, I was pack with cactus tactics
My success in Ohio was due to my strategic tactics.
Up in Phoenix, Arizona set shit on fire in Oklahoma
I made an impact in both Phoenix, Arizona and Oklahoma.
Niggas had their ears pinned to the ground listening
People were intently listening to my rapping skills.
When I was stomping through Detroit, Michigan
I had a great time performing and succeeding in Detroit, Michigan.
You hear me sounding crispy looking all scandalous
I looked and sounded great while rapping.
Swervin in the streets of San Francisco and Los Angeles
I had a lot of fun while traveling through San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Don't even ask the question did I visit Africa
I even visited Africa.
Shit I warmed it up in Alaska, smashed Nebraska
I was successful in even places like Alaska and Nebraska.
From interstate to tri-state to international
I am successful across many different regions and countries.
Mr. Keith Murray always keeps it classical
I always keep my rap style classic.
They had me up in England, mic stranglin
I was successful and performed in England.
Jewels danglin while my single jingle jangling
I had jewelry on while I performed.
Number one in my field, never defeated
I am the best in my field and have never been defeated.
Went to Sweden demonstrated malicious mic beatings
I was very successful in Sweden and impressed with my rhymes.
I was with my right hand man, Redman
I had Redman with me as a close friend and collaborator.
When I did the Ichiban crane style in Japan
I showed off my rapping style while in Japan.
I transform like Dr. Bruce Banner
I am a creative and ever-changing artist.
Stepped off the plane and blacked out up in Canada
I succeeded in Canada as soon as I landed.
I'm a million dollar man like Lee Majors
I am successful and worth a lot.
Fucked around and hit the jackpot up in Vegas
I was very successful in Las Vegas.
Yeah handin out vapors like bad news
I am distributing dominance and success to all.
Yo I be everywhere puttin down y'all
I succeed no matter where I go.
It's Def Squad y'all know my plans
I am part of Def Squad and am achieving great success.
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BERNIE WORRELL, ERICK SERMON, GEORGE CLINTON, KEITH MURRAY, LEON HAYWOOD, REGGIE NOBLE, WILLIAM BOOTSY COLLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Adam Gordon
Still got this album it was ill from start to finish 🔥🔥🔥
Lee Smith
exactly fam I gotta get the vinyl asap!!
Adam Gordon
Michael Jones : Facts only fam 💯
Michael Jones
From Start To Finish Is Right.... Every Track On Here Is A Banger.... Keith's Murray Best Album... This Album Should Of Got More Play...
Richard Tharpe Junior
Man,I was driving tractor-trailers OTR(over the road)when this album came out.And no doubt,this was my jam when I was driving!👍👍
TYLER WILLIAMS
Keith is fking raw yo. Im 25 not in age group that really knows whats up with rap. I may be one of the select few my age to recognize the game keith was and still is spittin on the mic. This is my fav murray jam idk why. Great to smoke out to and the bass goes hard on a good stereo
Emanating Faucet
@TYLER WILLIAMS Don't worry about that. It's about your Spirit & who you are as an Individual. I'm 16 & I've seen & experienced beautiful things most people couldn't even comprehend. & I pay loads of attention to the little details & search for the Hidden Gems in this World. My mindset is very developed, well-balanced, versatile & evolved. And I have huge amount of knowledge, insight as a Young adult & am very unique. You gotta remember that these cats made these tracks & created these Messages, Rhymes & Vibrations at the same ages as us even if it was just in their head. All you need to make & enjoy tight, intelligent & creative Hip-Hop is a Strong Drive, some Attention to Detail, Sincerity & a Bright mind. I'm a very misunderstood individual due to being Left handed, White, Young & having High-functioning ASD. Every single person with the latter is unique in how they're affected & how they react to it & choose to build themselves just like anyone else. Like a Music Frequency Graph. So I can deal with misconceptions being made at times. But if you got to know me you'd learn to learn to accept, understand & appreciate me. Cause I got a outside the box, separated, imaginative & charismatic perspective, I'm super chill & I got strong philosophies. I have very self-defining, less common & afrocentric interests. Gotta think contemplatively, realize your goals, look at sh*t composed, thoughtfully & from a wider perspective. Plan out the traction in your approach, spread the light & peep game. Soul comes universally in the most unlikely places. Word is bond.
Fahim Bey
Ah yes, this that ish right here!! Keith put it down on this one here.
Larry Curry
Ahhh!!!!! Remember this well. I was in Tallahassee at the time. Loved this track then, love it now!!!!
matthew smith
Can't mess with Mr.Murray!