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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.”
Who u wit
Lecrae Lyrics
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Who u wit? Are you in it to win man? Are you livin' in sin or are you livin' through him man? Who u wit? Can't walk the fence y'all. It's God or the world 'cause the two don't mix y'all. Who u wit? What you need in life? The world can't give it to you. What you need is Christ. Who u wit? If you know who you serve, and you roll with the word, and you so sincerr.
A lot of people live for the moment, they want it, they gotta flaunt it, they worship the money and the fast life. You hear 'em on the radio and see 'em on TV in the sleazy scenes and then they wanna thank Christ. Man, I'm not above that. I see 'em in my backyard. Dudes act hard, but I know they really lack God. They don't know that God is holy. He oppose the proud, but exalt the lowly. That's why I'm rollin' wit' Him. My soul is wit' him. My treasure's are up in Heaven. Yeah, my gold is wit Him. Go wit God or just don't go. You either watered down or you just don't know. And I'ma say this straight so you do, man, it's true what they say. Ain't no maps to Heaven. It's only one way. You heard it all of your life. The word is right. If you ain't servin' Christ, then turn tonight.
Who u wit? Are you in it to win man? Are you livin' in sin or are you livin' through him man? Who u wit? Can't walk the fence y'all. It's God or the world 'cause the two don't mix y'all. Who u wit? What you need in life? The world can't give it to you. What you need is Christ. Who u wit? If you know who you serve, and you roll with the word, and you so sincerr.
The lyrics to Lecrae's song "Who u wit?" focus on the importance of making a choice between God and the world. The song emphasizes the fact that you cannot have both – you must choose one or the other. Lecrae talks about the dangers of straying away from the message of God and the importance of staying true to your beliefs. He highlights that while people may be focused on hot beats and fame, it's not about that in the end. The ultimate question that's important to ask is: "Who u wit?"
Lecrae also references the fact that a lot of people are living for the moment, worshiping money and the fast life. He emphasizes the importance of living through Christ and serving Him. He talks about how his soul is with God, and that's where his treasure is found. The song drives home the message that if you're not serving Christ, then you need to turn tonight.
Overall, the lyrics to "Who u wit?" encourage listeners to make a choice between following God or the world, and highlight the benefits of living through Christ. The song stands as an inspiration to stay true to one's beliefs and not be swayed by the distractions of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm still on a mission, man, I'm still gon' be spittin 'til I spill my intentions and you got saved and was reppin'.
I am still committed to my mission and will continue to speak out until I've conveyed everything on my mind. When you first accepted salvation, you were vocal. But now you've strayed from the core message and are only partially committed.
Then you strayed from the message, now you stay half-steppin boy. It's real. Yeah, people still dyin, still cryin on the inside, Satan still lyin. Still tryna show the world how coo you is. Aint' got a clue about whose you is.
You've lost touch with the message and are just putting up a facade. Meanwhile, people are still dying and in pain. Satan is still deceiving. You're too focused on showing off to the world without realizing who you truly are.
Get wit' the program, let 'em know, man. It's willing to fear, it's never been a show man. It ain't about hot beats and a flow man. But when you go, tell me where you gon' go man. Is it the world or Christ? The girls and ice. Five minutes of fame or eternal life?
Understand what matters and make it known to others. This is not a performance; it's about having faith in God. It's not about having a good beat or flow. Think about where you'll end up when you die. Will you choose the world, its worldly pleasures, and a temporary moment of fame, or will you choose Jesus for eternal life?
Who u wit? Choose correctly. Think who protects me? When I reject him, who accepts me?
Choose wisely. Consider who is guarding and shielding you. Who welcomes you back when you stray from the path and reject Him?
Ain't no maps to Heaven. It's only one way. You heard it all of your life. The word is right. If you ain't servin' Christ, then turn tonight.
There isn't a map to Heaven. There is only one path to take. You've been told this your entire life. The word is not wrong. If you're not serving Jesus yet, then make the decision to change tonight.
I used to be the dude talkin' 'bout 'Only God can judge me. You can't tell me nothing man. Jesus love me.'
In the past, I used to say 'Only God can judge me, I don't care what anyone else thinks. Jesus loves me.'
But here I go again with the same ol' sin. The same ol' friends. Comin' to the same ol' end.
However, I keep repeating the same sins and spending time with the same group of friends. I know where that will lead me in the end.
There's no extra love for bein bigger than Fifty, Diddy, and Biggie in the Heavens above. If you really like aborigine act it out. Be Heavens biggest promoter. Try to pack it out. You could win you a crown and be down with the team.
Being the biggest star in the world won't earn you more love in Heaven than anyone else. Instead, you should use your talents for God's glory, and aim to spread His message widely. You could even earn a crown and be a part of the team by doing so.
And know that the bloodstream of Elohim redeems. It's Jesus. I don't say nothing else y'all. You ain't down with him, you ain't down at all
Redemption comes from Elohim's blood, from Jesus. I don't need to say anything else, folks. If you're not aligned with Him, then you're not aligned with anything at all.
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Heaven's Mentality
[Verse 1]
You know I'm still on a mission man, I'm still gon be spitting, till I spill my intentions and, you, got saved and was repping, then you strayed from the message, now you stay half-stepping, boy it's real, yeah, people still dying, still crying on the inside, Satan still lying, still tryna show the world how cool you is, ain't got a clue about whose you is, get, wit, the program, let em know man, it's real in the field, it's never been a show man, it ain't about hot beats and the flow man, but when you go, tell me where you gon go man? Is it the world or Christ? The girls and ice? Five minutes of fame or eternal life? Who u wit? Choose correctly, think, who protects me? When I reject Him, who accepts me? Holla
[Hook]
(Who u wit)
Are you in it to win mayne
Are you living in sin
Or are you living through Him mayne?
(Who u wit)
Can't walk the fence y'all
It's God or the world
Cause the two don't mix y'all
(Who u wit)
What you need in life
The world can't give it to you
What you need is Christ
(Who u wit)
If you know Who you serve
And you roll with the Word
If ya so sincere
[Verse 2]
A lot of people live for the moment, they want it, they gotta flaunt it, they worship the money and the fast life, you hear em on the radio and see em on TV, in the sleazy, scenes, and then they wanna thank Christ, man, I'm hollerin bump that, I seen it in my backyard, dudes act hard, but I know they really lack God, man, dump that, they don't know that God is holy, He oppose the proud, but exalt the lowly, that's why I'm rollin with Him, my soul is with him, my treasures are up in heaven, yeah my gold is with Him, go with God or just don't go, you either watered down or you just don't know, and I'ma say this straight, so you do, man it's true, what they say, ain't no maps to heaven, there's only one Way, you heard it all of your life, the word is right, if you ain't servin Christ, then turn tonight
[Verse 3]
I used to be the dude talking bout, only God can judge me, you can't tell me nothing man, Jesus love me, but here I go again with the same old sin, the same old friends, coming to the same old end, it's like cheating on a test that you know you can't pass, still got to face the teacher's wrath after class, no point in doing it, you're ruining your life, tryna live it for the world instead of living it for Christ, I promise there's no extra love, for being bigger than 50, Diddy and Biggie in the heavens above, if you read like a Berean then act it out, be heaven's biggest promoter, try to pack it out, you could win you a crown and be down with the team and know that the bloodstream of Elohim redeems, it's Jesus, I don't say nothing else y'all, you ain't down with Him, you ain't down at all
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Jordin C
Loving it !!!!! This so much better then anything else out there.
Heaven's Mentality
[Verse 1]
You know I'm still on a mission man, I'm still gon be spitting, till I spill my intentions and, you, got saved and was repping, then you strayed from the message, now you stay half-stepping, boy it's real, yeah, people still dying, still crying on the inside, Satan still lying, still tryna show the world how cool you is, ain't got a clue about whose you is, get, wit, the program, let em know man, it's real in the field, it's never been a show man, it ain't about hot beats and the flow man, but when you go, tell me where you gon go man? Is it the world or Christ? The girls and ice? Five minutes of fame or eternal life? Who u wit? Choose correctly, think, who protects me? When I reject Him, who accepts me? Holla
[Hook]
(Who u wit)
Are you in it to win mayne
Are you living in sin
Or are you living through Him mayne?
(Who u wit)
Can't walk the fence y'all
It's God or the world
Cause the two don't mix y'all
(Who u wit)
What you need in life
The world can't give it to you
What you need is Christ
(Who u wit)
If you know Who you serve
And you roll with the Word
If ya so sincere
[Verse 2]
A lot of people live for the moment, they want it, they gotta flaunt it, they worship the money and the fast life, you hear em on the radio and see em on TV, in the sleazy, scenes, and then they wanna thank Christ, man, I'm hollerin bump that, I seen it in my backyard, dudes act hard, but I know they really lack God, man, dump that, they don't know that God is holy, He oppose the proud, but exalt the lowly, that's why I'm rollin with Him, my soul is with him, my treasures are up in heaven, yeah my gold is with Him, go with God or just don't go, you either watered down or you just don't know, and I'ma say this straight, so you do, man it's true, what they say, ain't no maps to heaven, there's only one Way, you heard it all of your life, the word is right, if you ain't servin Christ, then turn tonight
[Verse 3]
I used to be the dude talking bout, only God can judge me, you can't tell me nothing man, Jesus love me, but here I go again with the same old sin, the same old friends, coming to the same old end, it's like cheating on a test that you know you can't pass, still got to face the teacher's wrath after class, no point in doing it, you're ruining your life, tryna live it for the world instead of living it for Christ, I promise there's no extra love, for being bigger than 50, Diddy and Biggie in the heavens above, if you read like a Berean then act it out, be heaven's biggest promoter, try to pack it out, you could win you a crown and be down with the team and know that the bloodstream of Elohim redeems, it's Jesus, I don't say nothing else y'all, you ain't down with Him, you ain't down at all
Corina Lebrun
love the old stuff!
Arnold G. Galiwango
If the Lecrae who released this song in 2004 met the current Lecrae, he'd be like, "What happened to you man?" I'd be interested to listen in on that conversation to see how the current Lecrae convinces the old Lecrae 😄
The old Lecrae like, "I used to be the dude talking about only God can judge me..." in that track. And then the current Lecrae in his recent track titled "Only God Can Judge Me" is saying the exact things the much older Lecrae used to. 😅
Becks Soto
What a shame💔 he's not a gospel rapper anymore.
Luce Elvariste
I like this song
Cam Man
Holy 🔥
Aino Maria Aurora
i love this!
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