Neither does hip hop n… Read Full Bio ↴“History does not happen in a straight line…”
Neither does hip hop nor its prolific breakout rhymist/activist/author/voice of conscience Lecrae.
Never afraid to move the needle, few would argue that his much anticipated Columbia Records debut album (due out this summer) comes at a pivotal moment for the artist, as hip hop’s torrent now moves to him.
Surging or insurgent - depending on your point of view - he’s blessed with a visionary verbal arsenal and an abiding faith that’s piloted a unique career trajectory defying the typical hip hop storyline. ‘The system may not have planned for this,’ wrote Vibe about Lecrae, ‘but it’s definitely coming around.’ “More caught than taught,” is how the artist describes his incredible journey that includes two Grammys, a history-making #1 album with his masterful 2014 offering, Anomaly (topped multiple categories, including the Billboard 200 and is RIAA Gold certified), and a compelling live resume, most recently notching a headlining 2016 ‘Destination’ tour which Lecrae says was about “real unity, not pretend unity.” He continues to thoughtfully engage the culture, reeling off a NY Times Bestseller (last year’s riveting memoir ‘Unashamed’) and a breakthrough spoken word performance at the BET Hip Hop Awards last fall that had the twittersphere heralding his arrival as truth-telling firebrand. BET hailed it as an “epic poem,” of “necessary affirmations.”
Lecrae relishes his purpose-driven career arc as inspired ‘catalyzer’ - going “from artist to architect” on the new album, widening the close-knit comfort zone of Reach Records (the label he co-founded) by partnering with Columbia Records and expanding his creative outreach. “I sought influences and collaborators I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to work with,” he says. The patient growth process was born out of a “gumbo” of more than 50 songs, “some to just get off my chest,” he says - “I don’t know if they were all meant to be heard but I know they were meant to be written.”
One song that has already seen the light of day is the powerfully uplifting “Blessings,” (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) which iHeartRadio chose for their ‘On The Verge’ platform which connects breaking artists with new listeners. Lecrae cites a refreshed perspective throughout the making of the new album after surviving one of the most tumultuous years he’s experienced since his turbulent teens. Among the hardships was the passing of his longtime friend and collaborator DJ Official, some “painful personal” ramifications after the publication of the unvarnished‘Unashamed,’ trusting friendships that went south, andchronic social media sparring from those attacking Lecrae for his candid and heartfelt perspective in response to theheartbreaking social justice issues making headlines in 2016. “Some people felt that maybe I shouldn’t be articulating the pain when it comes to the structural and systemic issues that have created barriers and disparity in regard to race,” he says. “But I came out of it feeling more confident in making this album then at any other time in my life.”
With trusted friend and Grammy winning producer S1 serving as a key production contributor, Lecrae says it was healing for him to weave some of the more nuanced, complex themes of the new album and come out the other side. “It’s about giving hope to people that they can overcome the fear and the insecurity when things do fall apart,” he says. “The before and after of it all. It may get ugly in your life, but there’s a point of rediscovery where the fear can actually drive the faith and restore you. Sometimes you have to acknowledge where you are at before it can get better.”
Such authenticity has been the hallmark of his 7 studio albums and multiple mixtapes, now nearing the 2 million mark in sales, with the acclaimed artist winning a Billboard Music Award, multiple BET, Soul Train, and Dove awards and even an Honorary Doctorate of music to go along with his 2 Grammy wins. Past signature songs like the ultra-relatable “Church Clothes,” and the prophetic, multi-perspective of “Welcome To America” revealed a Lecrae exploring the plight of the disconnected in all of us. Critics have praised the sociological component of his work and his heightened sensitivity toward the disenfranchised.
On the upcoming album, Lecrae hints he’s still mindful of the outsider role that’s enabled him to work the edges of hip hop stardom, but also conscious of the world coming into his space, now. “I don’t fit in to any one category,” he says. “The BET performance showed I can compete on the highest level and excel at it. I’ve already proven I’m part of the hip hop narrative. On this album I’m taking liberties.”
Got Paper
Lecrae Lyrics
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Fly coups they throw some d's on but they still ain't got the truth
They blow they cheese on it then they die and what's the use
I'm so secure in jesus all I want in life is fruit
I I don't need no fast money
Nope
Don't need a fast car
Yeah the faith is a race but I't ain't a nascar
Chasin money like them hundreds got feet
Buddy wanna be rich but even 50 done said that
He still feel hungry even tho he got bread
Make em throw away they life got em runnin from feds
Love of money's like crack both of em will leave you dead
When you die and face god ain't nothing left to be said
Instead of chasing the truth you take a lie to the head
And homie all I can do tell you what jesus said
Repent and turn from your sin cause the kingdom of god's at hand
People they want chesse american mozzerella
The enemies rat trap might snap any second
'm like that dude in matthew who after finding a treasure
Gave all he had to get it that's a real go getta
People dying over wood grain chrome and some leather
They got expensive tastes but the faith tastes better
I know the ice wet but the living water wetter
But don't believe me read the 13 letters
Or you can the torah the gospel and all the prophets
But homie I promise you'll never profit chasing profit
Now look at 1 timothy 6 it's so clear
You chase the money and wind up in a snare
Now a vow of poverty no it's not there
But you pursue god the rest he takes care
You don't step on his back in order to get rich
If you do then you're in sin and ordered to repent
You come come to christ for god
You come to daddy for worship
He ain't take that cross to fund your vanity purchase
Even though we all agree that death is certain
It seems we believe there's banks beyond earth (that's crazy)
Money dough cash paper
If it was a woman I promise I used to date her
Now that we broke up she be callin ya boy a hater
Cause all I do is use her for golorifying my maker
My treasures in heaven christ is my satisfaction
If I was broke I'd be richer than folkv never had em
God is the gospel not a new bentley
Was empty and he gave us life and that's plenty
Get me homie I could spend six centries
Simply saying I'm satisfied in the sensie
An it's sickening, that knowing god ain't
Enough we gotta tell em they can get rich quickly
Now this is heresy
False it's not true
2nd corinthians chapter 8 and verse 2
Read that and please believe that forget c-note man
They pockets was e-flat
They still had joy
In Lecrae's song Got Paper, he addresses the issue of people's obsession with money and material possessions. He contrasts those who prioritize wealth and flashy cars with those who value their faith in Jesus and the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Lecrae emphasizes that by chasing after money and material possessions, one can end up losing sight of what truly matters in life. He cites biblical verses such as 1 Timothy 6 and 2 Corinthians 8 to support his argument that the love of money can lead to a person's downfall, and that true riches come from seeking and following God. Additionally, he warns against falling for false teachings that promise quick riches, highlighting the importance of discernment and knowing the truth.
Overall, Lecrae's lyrics in Got Paper give a poignant message about the dangers of prioritizing money and material possessions over faith in God. He reminds listeners of the importance of focusing on true riches and being content with what one has, rather than constantly chasing after more.
Line by Line Meaning
These brothas passin me and they all rollin
I see other guys who pass me by while they drive their fancy cars
Fly coups they throw some d's on but they still ain't got the truth
Those cars might look flashy, but they don't have what's really important - faith in Jesus
They blow they cheese on it then they die and what's the use
They spend all their money on this stuff, but in the end, it won't matter
I'm so secure in jesus all I want in life is fruit
My faith in Jesus gives me peace, and all I really desire is spiritual growth
I I don't need no fast money
I don't need to be rich quickly
Nope Don't need a fast car Yeah the faith is a race but I't ain't a nascar
I don't need a fast car either- my faith journey is a race, but it's not about speed
Homeie you and god got beef cause you keep Chasin money like them hundreds got feet
If all you care about is making money, you're going to have a problem with God
Buddy wanna be rich but even 50 done said that He still feel hungry even tho he got bread
Even someone as rich as 50 Cent admits that money can't satisfy our deepest hunger
Make em throw away they life got em runnin from feds
The love of money can lead people to do illegal things and put their lives in danger
Love of money's like crack both of em will leave you dead
Chasing after money is like a drug addiction, and it can lead to death
When you die and face god ain't nothing left to be said
When you die and face God, your wealth won't matter anymore
Instead of chasing the truth you take a lie to the head And homie all I can do tell you what jesus said
Don't waste your time chasing money- focus on finding the truth in Jesus
Repent and turn from your sin cause the kingdom of god's at hand
Stop chasing after money and focus on following God, because the kingdom of God is near
People they want chesse american mozzerella The enemies rat trap might snap any second
People want money and they'll do anything to get it, but that's like walking into a trap set by the devil
'm like that dude in matthew who after finding a treasure Gave all he had to get it that's a real go getta
I'm like the man in Matthew who sold everything he had to get a treasure, because I am determined to follow my faith
People dying over wood grain chrome and some leather They got expensive tastes but the faith tastes better
People die over material things like fancy car interiors, but having faith in Jesus is a far more satisfying experience
I know the ice wet but the living water wetter
I know having nice things can be appealing, but having faith in Jesus is something that truly satisfies
But don't believe me read the 13 letters Or you can the torah the gospel and all the prophets But homie I promise you'll never profit chasing profit
Read the Bible and you'll see that chasing after money won't bring you real satisfaction
Now look at 1 timothy 6 it's so clear You chase the money and wind up in a snare
1 Timothy 6 makes it very clear that if you only care about money, you'll get caught in a trap
Now a vow of poverty no it's not there But you pursue god the rest he takes care
You don't have to be poor to follow Jesus, but if you focus on following God, he will take care of you
You don't step on his back in order to get rich If you do then you're in sin and ordered to repent
You can't use God to get rich- that's a sin and you must repent
You come come to christ for god You come to daddy for worship He ain't take that cross to fund your vanity purchase
You come to Jesus to worship God, not to use him to get rich- he didn't die on the cross so you could buy material goods
Even though we all agree that death is certain It seems we believe there's banks beyond earth (that's crazy)
We all know we're going to die, but some people act like there's a bank vault after we die with our name on it
Money dough cash paper If it was a woman I promise I used to date her
Even though money can be attractive, I don't care about it
Now that we broke up she be callin ya boy a hater Cause all I do is use her for golorifying my maker
Money might not like that I don't care about it anymore, but the only reason I ever used it was to glorify God anyway
My treasures in heaven christ is my satisfaction If I was broke I'd be richer than folkv never had em
I find true joy and satisfaction in a relationship with Jesus- money can't come close to that
God is the gospel not a new bentley Was empty and he gave us life and that's plenty
Having a relationship with God is far more important than having new cars- he gave us life, and that's enough
Get me homie I could spend six centries Simply saying I'm satisfied in the sensie
I can keep saying it for 600 years- having faith in Jesus is deeply satisfying
An it's sickening, that knowing god ain't Enough we gotta tell em they can get rich quickly Now this is heresy
It's terrible that people are told that having faith in God isn't enough and they need to get rich quick- that's a false belief
False it's not true 2nd corinthians chapter 8 and verse 2 Read that and please believe that forget c-note man They pockets was e-flat They still had joy
That belief is false- 2 Corinthians chapter 8, verse 2 explains how even poor people can have joy and give generously
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Le Crae Devaughn Moore, Regis Jones
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Hey I'm the guy That Commented so Long ago my Account was my dad's it was William Adams but now I got my own account good vid:)
Eric P.
This song is banging! Lecrae is very talented!! The Bible says that he who wins souls is wise and mixing the word with great beats is powerful, because it draws the attention of rap fans, and can pull them into the gospel, and Lecrae is a genius at that! God bless him!
First Last
From gangster rap to gospel
Adriano Venancio
Top essa musica Jesus abençoe nosso Brasil ❤🎶
Mark Goler
Straight 🔥! Praise God. Ty Lord, Lecrae and to whoever composed the instrumental.
SeAron Productions
Produced by K-Drama
L M T
Listing to this with ear buds sounds like electricity is going through your head
Shadowluigi //TSL
This song is awesome I love it