In 2000, after living in New Hampshire, he moved back down to Massachusetts to enroll in the audio production program at Boston's New England Institute of the Arts. That same year, Selektah started putting out mixtapes, namely his Spell My Name Right series. With his mixtapes and DJ gigs, Selektah never passed up the opportunity to champion local hip-hop from Boston and the surrounding New England area. In particular, Selektah was responsible for introducing fellow Lawrence, MA, native Termanology to the world, helming his Hood Politics mixtapes in the mid- to late 2000s. Managing all of these tasks became much easier when he established in 2003 his own PR/marketing firm ShowOff.
In 2006, he turned ShowOff Records into an official record label, with Termanology & Producer DC's Out the Gate LP as its first release. By this time, though, Selektah's prestige had grown considerably. His radio shows were playing in several places, from London to Mobile, AL; he produced beats for many artists, including Foxy Brown, AZ, and Joell Ortiz; and most importantly, the DJ dished out tons of mixtapes with big name and up-and-coming artists, such as Nas, Q-Tip, John Legend, Royce da 5'9" (The Bar Exam, co-hosted with DJ Premier), and Saigon.
Statik dropped his first LP, Spell My Name Right in 2007, and his follow up Stick 2 the Script album in 2008. Other artists he has produced for following that include Talib Kweli, Bun B, Styles P, Consequence, Freeway, M.O.P., and Jadakiss. Rockstar games reached out for Statik in late 2008 to enlist him as DJ and producer of the Grand Theft Auto IV update "the Lost and Damned", as well as 2 songs for Midnight Club: Los Angeles.
In March 2008, Selektah and Saigon recorded All In A Day's Work in a 24 hour period, and was acclaimed by critics. He also DJed for Q-tip on his 2009 Renassaince World Tour. Statik just dropped his third studio album, 100 Proof: The Hangover on Showoff/Brick Records.
In 2010 Statik Selektah released his fourth album, Population Control, on Duck Down Records to critical acclaim boasting features from a mix of up and coming MC's and well established veterans.
Statik's fifth album, Extended Play, was released on June 18, 2013, and features Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Raekwon, Sean Price, Mac Miller, Black Thought, Noreaga, Lecrae, Lil' Fame, Styles P, Mike Posner, Termanology, Freddie Gibbs, Bun B, Joell Ortiz, Posdnuos of De La Soul, Talib Kweli, Troy Ave., Hit-Boy, Smif-N-Wessun, Flatbush Zombies, and many many more.
21 & Over
Statik Selektah Lyrics
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Black folks, crack smoke
Big head scientist, island of Patmos
Fake tears and stakes here
Crunching my thug cause I ain't shoot a nigga in 8 years
Sets a period
Period rex gettin' interior air
Listen, it's so thuggish to sniff 'caine
Make me cold-blooded, motherfucker, I'm Rick James
Hell of a drug, Sean Price, hell of a thug
Hang with Sheen, I got elephant blood
Listen to me, y'all better not listen to me
Fuck around and catch a case, tryinf to be like P
Listen, a ring on you brother, I'm harming you daily
Clown, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey
P, now download this on a disk
If you're under 21, you shouldn't listen to this
Bitch
If you're under 21, you shouldn't listen to this
Phew, just made the cut baby
Let me light this motherfucking weed I'm smoking
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah
For real
Light the crack pipe so I know it's real
Whoa, young Bill Murray
I'm 21, but I feel 30
A little birdy out in Jersey
Said my raps were too wordy
Told his bitch to suck my dick and do a curtsy, dirty, slurpy
I smell earthy, puttin' curry on my turkey
I'm Blade 3, you're more Blades of Fury
Blonde dykes love me for my Klondike tummy
Getting all types of money, I'm with Sean Price, dummy, P
Polite stuntin' at a nice white luncheon
Met your wife, pipe plumbing, led to all night humping
Oh no, the end of your life coming
We the tribe, don't make me Phife something
My bitch from Beirut, she get loose
110 proof, call me Zeus, pussy tighter than a wet suit
Jesus Christ, he so nice
If you're under 21, you shouldn't listen to this
The song "21 & Over" by Statik Selektah has a clear warning to listeners who are under 21 years old, that they shouldn't listen to the song. The lyrics of the song are filled with explicit language and references to drug use, violence, and sexual content. The first verse of the song talks about the harsh realities of life for black people, including the use of crack and the struggles of living in poverty. The verse also mentions the island of Patmos, which refers to a Greek island where the apostle John wrote the book of Revelation.
The second verse of the song is more autobiographical, with the rapper bragging about his skills and fame in the music industry. The lyrics mention hanging out with Charlie Sheen, smoking cigarettes, and using drugs like cocaine. The rapper also references Blade 3, a movie that starred Wesley Snipes, and talks about the attention he gets from blonde women. The song ends with a warning to not listen to the song if you're under 21, while the rapper continues to smoke weed.
Overall, the song "21 & Over" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of adult life, with many explicit references to drugs, violence, and sex.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're under 21, you shouldn't listen to this
This song contains mature content that is not appropriate for individuals under the age of 21.
Black folks, crack smoke
References the racial disparities related to drug use, particularly crack cocaine.
Big head scientist, island of Patmos
Alludes to the biblical figure John while also referencing the concept of scientific innovation.
Fake tears and stakes here
Implies that individuals may fake emotions or motives to deceive or manipulate others.
Crunching my thug cause I ain't shoot a nigga in 8 years
Suggests that violence is a norm in hip hop culture, and that not taking part in it may be seen as weak or lacking authenticity.
Sets a period
Implied that a statement or decision has been made and cannot be altered.
Period rex gettin' interior air
The use of 'period' is being continued, while also playing on words with 'air' and 'heir'.
And you're living your death inferior
Suggests that individuals may live lives that are not fulfilling, leading to a metaphorical 'death' while still alive.
Listen, it's so thuggish to sniff 'caine
Warning listeners against glamorizing or promoting drug use, specifically cocaine.
Make me cold-blooded, motherfucker, I'm Rick James
A reference to the infamous Dave Chappelle sketch featuring Rick James, highlighting the dangerous effects of drug abuse and addiction.
Hell of a drug, Sean Price, hell of a thug
Associating drug use with criminality and danger.
Hang with Sheen, I got elephant blood
Making light of the often dangerous and erratic behavior of Charlie Sheen, while referencing his catchphrase 'winning'.
Listen to me, y'all better not listen to me
Juxtaposing the artist's message with the content of the song itself, effectively warning against the potentially harmful effects of listening to this type of music.
Fuck around and catch a case, tryinf to be like P
Referencing the rapper Sean Price and cautioning against emulating the criminal behavior that may be glorified in hip hop music.
Listen, a ring on you brother, I'm harming you daily
Threatening violence against anyone who would try to emulate or compete with the artist.
Clown, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey
Insulting someone by comparing them to a circus clown.
P, now download this on a disk
Referencing the rapper Sean Price and suggesting that listeners should download and listen to his music instead of this song.
If you're under 21, you shouldn't listen to this
Repeating the warning that individuals under the age of 21 should not listen to this song.
Bitch
An insulting and derogatory term directed towards women, emphasizing the misogynistic themes sometimes present in hip hop music.
Phew, just made the cut baby
Celebrating the fact that the artist is old enough to listen to and create music with mature themes.
Let me light this motherfucking weed I'm smoking
Referencing the use of marijuana as a common theme in hip hop music.
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah
A common adlib used in hip hop songs, adding emphasis and rhythm to the lyrics.
For real
Stating that what has just been said is true and not a joke or exaggeration.
Light the crack pipe so I know it's real
Referencing the use of crack cocaine as a common theme in hip hop music, while also making light of addiction and substance abuse.
Whoa, young Bill Murray
Comparing the artist to the actor Bill Murray, emphasizing their perceived coolness and charisma.
I'm 21, but I feel 30
Jokingly suggesting that the artist is prematurely aging or experiencing a lot of stress in their life.
A little birdy out in Jersey
A play on the phrase 'a little birdie told me', while also referencing the state of New Jersey.
Said my raps were too wordy
Receiving criticism that the artist's lyrics were too verbose or difficult to understand.
Told his bitch to suck my dick and do a curtsy, dirty, slurpy
Using explicit and demeaning language to boast about sexual prowess and power over women.
I smell earthy, puttin' curry on my turkey
Making light of the smell of marijuana while also referencing the use of curry in cooking.
I'm Blade 3, you're more Blades of Fury
Comparing the artist to the movie Blade Trinity while insulting the perceived uncoolness of the person being addressed.
Blonde dykes love me for my Klondike tummy
Using explicit and fetishizing language to describe sexual encounters with women.
Getting all types of money, I'm with Sean Price, dummy, P
Boasting about financial success and associating oneself with the rapper Sean Price as a symbol of authenticity and credibility.
Polite stuntin' at a nice white luncheon
Using humor to describe the act of showing off and flaunting wealth or status in a polite and non-confrontational way.
Met your wife, pipe plumbing, led to all night humping
Using explicit and demeaning language to describe sexual encounters with married women.
Oh no, the end of your life coming
Threatening harm or violence towards someone, emphasizing the danger and criminality often present in hip hop music.
We the tribe, don't make me Phife something
Referencing the rapper Phife Dawg from the group A Tribe Called Quest, while also warning against competing with or emulating the artist.
My bitch from Beirut, she get loose
Using derogatory language to describe a sexual partner from a foreign country, exoticizing and objectifying them.
110 proof, call me Zeus, pussy tighter than a wet suit
Boasting about sexual prowess and power over women, using explicit and misogynistic language.
Jesus Christ, he so nice
Exclaiming admiration or surprise at the quality or content of the preceding lyrics.
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@conormurphy702
Yooo what you fuck with Sean P and Malcolm that's crazy
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@cubswincubswinao
Ppl don’t realize how legendary this really is now 👀
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@westcoastcalikid
Agreed rip mac
@DarcNature
Big Facts! Not to mention this is how real rap was, artist having fun together like the 90s for the better part in videos. RIP to 2 Legends