He joined the Justus League collective in 2001, having previously worked with its chief producer, 9th Wonder, booking reservations at a Holiday Inn, neither knowing that the other was a rap musician at the time. Early collaborations with 9th Wonder appeared on the 2003 self-financed Legsclusives release. L.E.G.A.C.Y.'s debut album proper, Project Mayhem was released in 2005 on 6 Hole Records, including references to and samples from the film Fight Club. The album was produced by 9th Wonder and Khrysis, and features guest appearances from Phonte from Little Brother, Chaundon, Median, Joe Scudda, Percy Miracles, and Keisha Shontelle. The album was positively received, with Exclaim! calling the lyrics "raw and razor sharp". Project Mayhem was included in the three-disc box set National Mayhem in 2005.
L.E.G.A.C.Y. has also contributed to several Justus League-related compilations, including the Soldiers of Fortune album. His collaboration with LUNATIC The Messiah, "No Regrets", was picked out by Independent Weekly as one of the forty best songs from local artists of 2008. His latest album, Suicide Music, was released on June 16th 2009 on the Hall of Justus label. The album was entirely produced by Khrysis.
Pure
L.E.G.A.C.Y. Lyrics
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To my song i've
Only got one i've only got one"
PURE
A night nigga a holi-fuckin' day
You might figure i'm Off like bug spray
The poor I might feel the pure I might spill
More respect nigga it's the boss hog
To my four legged niggas this is for my dogs
Bark off trees heart dark as the sea
The black one i'm half moon half sun
JT tripper went from minor to a major figure
If I go there'll be a lot of sad kids
Sicker with flows had to stop doin' ad-libs
I got too good doin' this in one take
I got too good doin' shit with one face
Never two i'm so far ahead of you
You actin' up i'll smack you, no waitin
Just keep actin' up till I get off probation
The pure uncut raw
The sewer you want what ours
See, you, aren't, me pURE
Never believed in myself
Guess I was insecure used to speak to myself
Now I'm bent of bein' pure
Pure as the driven snow
Pure with the writtin' woe gotta watch that
Cork, gotta pop back reiterate
Draw pictures, re-illustrate new paintings
Face facts you ain't him
Invisible Man, these are the Memoirs
I'm lyrical man, the pigeons I send y'all
A bird of prey, deep with every word I say
Pure as a virgin girl
Cure for a better world but it's sick that
Mother Earth would of wrist slashed
End it all suicide, it's the sewer side
No friends at all who am I? Who am I?
The only rock star, writin' off you ingrates
I got bars and my thoughts are the inmates
Lock cell shit i can not fail it's
The pure uncut raw
The sewer you want what ours
See, you, aren't, me pURE
My peeps is learnin
To stay true and let the streets determine
Between what's pure and un-pure so
You can keep the sermon
Nigga I'm tryin' to see
The features turnin'
Get paid and cop a car so
Foreign that it beeps in German
Smash niggas with them borin' flows
Reunited, Phonte and Leggy Bryant
Back doorin' hoes
And the mornin' after, ignorin' hoes
I'm kinda zab with a sharpie and
A cue card straight scorin' hoes
As they walk by, talk fly
See what my game like
The League gettin crackin like a
Safe in a bank heist what?
Nigga you ain't nice, nigga just think twice
It's Tay and Legzilla on the promo
Style is residents and extended stay
You're is Hojo flow so, negative
My album should be called One Hour Photo
Truth when I'm tellin' it
Style intelligent now buy the CD
Press play and develop it nigga
The pure uncut raw
The sewer you want what ours
See, you, aren't, me pURE
The song "Pure" by L.E.G.A.C.Y. begins with the rapper inviting everyone to listen to his new song. He emphasizes that he has put all his efforts in creating a new single and highlights that he has only got one song. The lyrics of the song show L.E.G.A.C.Y.'s thoughts about himself and his music. The song seems to be an introspection of his life and the surroundings he lives in. He talks about his humble beginning, his struggle to become successful, and how he has evolved over the years. The song reflects on the idea of purity, and how it is essential to stay pure in thoughts and actions.
The lyrics of the song move along with the rhythm of the music, which is a fusion of old-school and contemporary hip-hop music. The rapper talks about his persona as well as society's expectations of him. He acknowledges the importance of staying true to his roots, represented by his four-legged friends (dogs). L.E.G.A.C.Y. also gets introspective, confessing that he didn't believe in himself and was insecure in the past. As the song progresses, he talks about how he overcame these insecurities and decided to focus on being pure in his endeavors.
In conclusion, L.E.G.A.C.Y.'s "Pure" is a thought-provoking song that talks about personal struggles, beliefs, and the importance of staying pure. The song speaks to a broader audience as it highlights the struggles of being true to oneself, and the motivations that inspire a person to be pure in their work.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody gather round and listen
Paying attention now because I have something to say
To my song i've
My music is an expression of myself
Only got one i've only got one
This is the only one that matters
A night nigga a holi-fuckin' day
In any situation, whether good or bad
You might figure i'm Off like bug spray
You may think I'm unpredictable or hard to catch
Shit, I might be the rich I might see
I have seen different sides of life - wealth and poverty
The poor I might feel the pure I might spill
I have felt and expressed genuine emotions through my music
More respect nigga it's the boss hog
I deserve more recognition and admiration for my work
To my four legged niggas this is for my dogs
My friends and allies, I dedicate this to you
Bark off trees heart dark as the sea
My heart is filled with pain and melancholy
The black one i'm half moon half sun
I am a complex, multi-faceted person with opposing qualities
JT tripper went from minor to a major figure
I have grown and matured as an artist, from obscurity to fame
If I go there'll be a lot of sad kids
I have a positive impact on my fans and I am aware of that
Sicker with flows had to stop doin' ad-libs
I have improved my craft and don't need unnecessary embellishments
I got too good doin' this in one take
I have mastered my skills to the point of doing it effortlessly and perfectly
I got too good doin' shit with one face
I have a singular, authentic style that I stick to
Never two i'm so far ahead of you
I am better than you and you can't keep up with my pace
You actin' up i'll smack you, no waitin
I won't tolerate any disrespect and will respond immediately
Just keep actin' up till I get off probation
I am going through a difficult time but I won't let it get in my way
The pure uncut raw
My music is undiluted, original, authentic
The sewer you want what ours
You envy and desire what I have, even though it comes from the streets
See, you, aren't, me pURE
We are fundamentally different and I can express myself better than you can
Never believed in myself
I had doubts and insecurities before
Guess I was insecure used to speak to myself
I used to question and criticize myself, but not anymore
Now I'm bent of bein' pure
I am committed to improving myself and staying authentic
Pure as the driven snow
I am genuine, sincere, and unadulterated
Pure with the writtin' woe gotta watch that
I am careful with my writing, and strive for perfection
Cork, gotta pop back reiterate
I need to go back and clarify what I meant to say
Draw pictures, re-illustrate new paintings
I am constantly improving and reinventing myself, and my art
Face facts you ain't him
You can't compare yourself to me, I am unique
Invisible Man, these are the Memoirs
I feel overlooked and unrecognized, but my stories will be told
I'm lyrical man, the pigeons I send y'all
My words are powerful and can reach many people
A bird of prey, deep with every word I say
I am a predator, strong and full of meaning
Pure as a virgin girl
I am innocent, and untouched by corruption
Cure for a better world but it's sick that
I try to make the world a better place, but the state of things is sad
Mother Earth would of wrist slashed
The planet has been damaged and it's depressing
End it all suicide, it's the sewer side
The world is going to a dark place and it feels hopeless
No friends at all who am I? Who am I?
I am isolated and lonely, questioning my identity
The only rock star, writin' off you ingrates
I am the only one who matters, and I don't care about my haters
I got bars and my thoughts are the inmates
My ideas are so powerful, they can control people's thoughts
Lock cell shit i can not fail it's
I am unstoppable and won't let anyone hold me down
My peeps is learnin
My friends and fans are growing with me
To stay true and let the streets determine
We should be true to ourselves and let our environment shape us
Between what's pure and un-pure so
We need to distinguish between what is genuine and what is not
You can keep the sermon
I don't want to hear your advice, I'll decide for myself
Nigga I'm tryin' to see
I am focused on my goals and want to achieve them
The features turnin'
My facial features will change once I'm successful
Get paid and cop a car so
I want to make money and buy a fancy car
Foreign that it beeps in German
It will be a luxury car from a European brand
Smash niggas with them borin' flows
I am better than other rappers who sound bland and uninspired
Reunited, Phonte and Leggy Bryant
I am collaborating with other artists to create something great
Back doorin' hoes
I am having casual sex with women
And the mornin' after, ignorin' hoes
I am not interested in forming relationships with these women
I'm kinda zab with a sharpie and
I am skilled at drawing
A cue card straight scorin' hoes
I am using my artistic talent to attract women
As they walk by, talk fly
I am charming and talkative when in the presence of women
See what my game like
I am showing off my charisma and skills
The League gettin crackin like a
My crew is active and successful
Safe in a bank heist what?
We are making big moves and taking risks
Nigga you ain't nice, nigga just think twice
You are not as good as me and should reconsider your talent
It's Tay and Legzilla on the promo
My partner and I are promoting ourselves and our work
Style is residents and extended stay
Our style is unique and we are here to stay
You're is Hojo flow so, negative
Your style is not as good as ours and is negative in comparison
My album should be called One Hour Photo
My album is like a snapshot of my life and my thoughts
Truth when I'm tellin' it
I am sincere and honest
Style intelligent now buy the CD
Our music is smart and thought-provoking, you should listen to it
Press play and develop it nigga
Our music will grow on you and you'll appreciate it even more
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