Statik's love of music led to him to be an aspiring DJ at a young age, playing with his parents' 8-tracks and cassette decks. Around 1993, he began recording freestyle and pause mixtapes, all while studying the music of Gang Starr, Wu-Tang Clan, Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest, Rakim, Nas, KRS-One, and Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, just to name a few. By 7th grade, Statik began djing school dances.
A visit to New Jersey for Thanksgiving in 1995 led him to hearing Funkmaster Flex and DJ Premier Live on NYC's Hot 97. Falling in love with the art of turntablism instantly, he returned home to get started right away. Statik's vinyl collection began growing rapidly with classics that were being released at the time such as Group Home, AZ, Nas, Gang Starr and Common Sense. After learning to scratch basic on his father's turntable, he decided to buy a pair and a mixer in 1996.
Around the same time, Statik began doing radio at Phillips Exeter Academy's WPEA, where he also occasionally DJ'ed some of the Afro-Latino Society Parties. This expanded his musical taste into Reggae and more R&B. His record collection continued to grow after frequenting record stores like Biscuithead (in Boston), Fat Beats and Rock and Soul (in NYC).
In 1998, at the age of 16, Statik expanded into rocking nightclubs and parties across the seacoast, including Hampton Beach's "Heaven," an under 21 club that later became the area's hottest teen spot. He quickly learned the basics and mentality of rocking clubs, no matter what age the crowd.
On March 17, 2009 Saigon and Statik Selektah released "All In A Day's Work", an album that was recorded in 24 hours.
Saigon - (born Brian Carenard, 1978) is an African-American rapper.
Born in Newburgh, New York, He spent his upbringing moving between immediate and extended family members in Spring Valley, New York and Brooklyn as well as parts of New Jersey and Virginia. He cites his mother's inattention towards him due to the new arrival of numerous younger siblings as being the catalyst for his roughly 15-year rebellious period. At age 11 he began selling marijuana and at age 13 he had joined in a neighborhood gang. By the time Saigon reached 15 he had already been involved in at least two shootings for which he received jail time. This would be his home for the majority of the next several years of his life as he was "raised" in the New York Penal System. While incarcerated, he took the stage name Saigon from the influential Vietnam War book “Bloods” by Wallace Terry, which he read while he was serving time in prison.
He is currently signed to Just Blaze's Fort Knox Entertainment record label and is working on his major label debut entitled The Greatest Story Never Told for a November 2006 release, which has now been postponed to a later unannounced date.
He appeared on the second season of the HBO television series Entourage and this is credited as being a big boost to his career to the point where the mainstream U.S. population is beginning to recognize him as opposed to simply his previously small following. He also appears in the third season.
He also performed separate tracks with both Australian hip hop MC Phrase and singer Daniel Merriweather in 2005.
MTV News reported that on January 19th 2006, Saigon was stabbed in the temple with a beer bottle as he left a dinner in the Chelsea section of New York. A man approached Saigon and attempted to steal a chain of his, worth $18,000. When Saigon grabbed it back, a fight started. Saigon, bleeding from the head, tried to hail down a taxi (not wanting to get blood in his Mercedes Benz) but was unable to and drove himself to Bellevue Hospital where he received seventy stitches.
The Reason
Saigon & Statik Selektah Lyrics
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Who love somebody
Who miss somebody
I remeber like it was yesterday jay before this saigon
buzz before they was callin me S to tha A You would
say i was the best to this day i be like better then
And i be like you buggin cousin plus you kno that
i wasnt that was your way of encouragin the kid that keep shovin
No matter what ever the crime you would do for the
grime go as far as slingin dimes for som studio time
i still feel you here even tho that i kno you not told
you i would blow but i really wanted to show you i
I aint stay local rock shows around the globe shot
down a lot of folks who thought they was hot wit their vocals
I kno I visit your grave not as much as i should but
its funny cause this is as much as i could its harder than you think
Pray to god that you up in that bitchlink
Send my love to miss mary elizbeth sing
CHORUS
Been in and out of life everyday
So hang around for awhile for somewhere to stay
A reason season or a lifetime
Said its hard to let go but we got to
Cuz baby they done what they got to
They either here for a reason a season or a lifetime.
If you got somebody you love to see whether its your brother
your niece
your mother
your father
your uncle don preach
a close friend who was stuck in the streets someone
you tried to pull out but it seems the peaches kept duckin your reach
Im hopin your hearts touched with this beat
Stevie Wonder see's black babies playin
Not luggin the heat
Theres a couple people i love to 6 feet
My grandmama my otha brother was killed on dem new jerz streets
My friend Ali got struck wit the train it was hard
to bury the gaud body hardly nothin remain
If I seem him again will i hear that laughter that
left or is he still how he died with his head detatched from his chest
damn I cant call it fam rest in peace to stutterin
Stan we stuck together like peanut butter and jam
That was my motherfuckin man he would always give me
the upper hand now he layin under the land.
Been in and out of life everyday
So hang around for awhile for somewhere to stay
A reason season or a lifetime
Said its hard to let go but we got to
Cuz baby they done what they got to
They either here for a reason a season or a lifetime.
Been in and out of life everyday
So hang around for awhile for somewhere to stay
A reason season or a lifetime
Said its hard to let go but we got to
Cuz baby they done what they got to
They either here for a reason a season or a lifetime.
The lyrics to "The Reason" by Saigon & Statik Selektah revolve around the themes of love, loss, and remembrance. The song is dedicated to the people who have touched the lives of the artists, whether it's someone they love, miss, or admire. It begins with Saigon reflecting on his journey and the support he received from a close friend who believed in his talent. He mentions how he was inspired to keep pushing forward, even when faced with challenges, and acknowledges the impact this person had on his success.
The chorus suggests that people come into our lives for different reasons - be it for a brief period, a specific season, or a lifetime. Saigon acknowledges the difficulty of letting go, but recognizes that sometimes it's necessary. The second verse delves deeper into personal losses experienced by Saigon. He mentions his brother, friends, and loved ones who have passed away. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of grief and the lasting impact these individuals had on Saigon's life.
Ultimately, the song serves as a tribute to those who have left their mark on the artist's journey. It highlights the importance of cherishing the time we have with loved ones and acknowledging the different ways they shape our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
To everybody
This song is dedicated to all people
Who love somebody
To those who have genuine love for someone
Who miss somebody
To those who deeply yearn for someone they have lost
I remember like it was yesterday jay before this saigon
I recall the past vividly, before my rise as Saigon
Buzz before they was callin me S to tha A You would say i was the best to this day i be like better then nas you say nah nigga better then jay
Back when people called me S to tha A, you used to proclaim that I was the best. Even now, I consider myself better than Nas, and you argue that I surpass Jay-Z
And i be like you buggin cousin plus you kno that i wasnt that was your way of encouragin the kid that keep shovin
But I would dismiss your claim, my cousin, because deep down you knew I wasn't the best. It was your way of encouraging the determined individual who keeps pushing forward
No matter what ever the crime you would do for the grime go as far as slingin dimes for som studio time
Regardless of any wrongdoing, you were willing to do whatever it took for the gritty rap culture, even going as far as selling drugs to fund studio recording sessions
i still feel you here even tho that i kno you not told you i would blow but i really wanted to show you i
I still sense your presence, even though I know you're no longer alive. I promised you I would succeed, but more importantly, I desired to prove it to you
I aint stay local rock shows around the globe shot down a lot of folks who thought they was hot wit their vocals
I didn't confine myself to the local scene; I performed in shows worldwide. I also discredited many individuals who believed they were talented with their singing abilities
I kno I visit your grave not as much as i should but its funny cause this is as much as i could its harder than you think
I acknowledge that I don't visit your resting place as often as I ought to. Ironically, this song is the most I can do, as it is emotionally challenging, much more than you would imagine
Pray to god that you up in that bitchlink
I pray to God that you are in a pleasant afterlife
Send my love to miss mary elizbeth sing
Please convey my love to a person named Miss Mary Elizabeth, and have her sing
Been in and out of life everyday
Experienced the cycle of life's ups and downs on a daily basis
So hang around for awhile for somewhere to stay
Stick around for some time as a temporary shelter or support
A reason season or a lifetime
People come into our lives for distinct purposes, brief periods of time, or for a lifetime
Said its hard to let go but we got to
Expressing the difficulty of saying goodbye, but acknowledging the necessity of doing so
Cuz baby they done what they got to
Because these individuals have fulfilled their own purpose
They either here for a reason a season or a lifetime
They are either present in our lives for a specific purpose, a short time, or for the entirety of our existence
If you got somebody you love to see whether its your brother your niece your mother your father your uncle don preach
If you have someone you deeply care about, whether it's a sibling, niece, mother, father, or uncle, don't hesitate to express that love
a close friend who was stuck in the streets someone you tried to pull out but it seems the peaches kept duckin your reach
Similarly, if there is a close friend trapped in a dangerous lifestyle, someone you have attempted to rescue but they continuously avoid your help, keep persisting in reaching out to them
Im hopin your hearts touched with this beat
I hope that this music connects with your emotions
Stevie Wonder see's black babies playin
Stevie Wonder observes the joyful innocence of black infants at play
Not luggin the heat
Rather than carrying guns and violence
There's a couple people I love to 6 feet
There are a few individuals I deeply care about who have passed away and are now buried six feet under
My grandmama my otha brother was killed on dem new jerz streets
Both my grandmother and another sibling met their demise on the streets of New Jersey
My friend Ali got struck wit the train it was hard to bury the gaud body hardly nothin remain
My friend Ali tragically died from being hit by a train, making it difficult to hold a proper burial as very little of his body was intact
If I seem him again will i hear that laughter that left or is he still how he died with his head detatched from his chest
If I were to encounter him again, would I hear the joyous laughter that vanished, or will he forever exist as he died, with his head detached from his chest
damn I cant call it fam rest in peace to stutterin Stan we stuck together like peanut butter and jam
It's truly unpredictable, my family. May stuttering Stan rest in peace. We were inseparable, just like peanut butter and jam
That was my motherfuckin man he would always give me the upper hand now he layin under the land.
He was my closest friend, always supporting and assisting me. Now, unfortunately, he rests beneath the ground
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