Establishing his own spot amongst the ranks of East Coast hip-hop's seminal… Read Full Bio ↴Establishing his own spot amongst the ranks of East Coast hip-hop's seminal figures, DJ/producer Statik Selektah utilized his turntabling skills and ingenuity in PR and promotions to break some of the region's most promising artists, bearing his own influence on the national mixtape circuit. Born January 23, 1982 in Lawrence, MA, Patrick Baril was exposed to production equipment at a very early age, tinkering with his parents' eight-track machine, cassette recorders, and turntable. By middle school, he was already DJing school functions, but he was inspired to be a true wheels-of-steel artiste after hearing DJ Premier scratch and mix records on Funkmaster Flex's Hot 97 radio show. Soon after, at 14 years old, he purchased his first turntables and mixer. Calling himself DJ Statik (the "Selektah" surname came later), he started to work clubs and private parties up and down the New England coast.

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.

Overdose
Statik Selektah Lyrics

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East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
(What goes around come around)
Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost

Lazy days, crazy haze in my head
And I'm smoking 'til my eyes get red
Thinking about the J's we smoked on the corner as a kid
Playing hit-and-hold, loser takes a hit of the gold

Getting twisted if you missed it as a youth
Blame yourself for your condition, a reflection from the booth
Staying higher than the galaxy far away
Put your fuckin' card away
My nuggets got you lifted, put your jar away
I got the sweetest sour D with some OG
Mix it with some cookies, yeah, the doctor got the remedy
Ayo Statik, I'mma wrap it with some shine papers
Thickest fuckin' joint, they might mistake it for a skyscraper
Exhale, you can smell the smoke, got that tasty shit
You tookie motherfuckers better start off taking baby hits
When I'm on tour keep your hand off my girl
Because you'll get it from the fuckin' highest man in the world

East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost

They tell me to black out like nobody's there
Truth or dare you telling, I can smell it in the air
Easy on the clutch, homie, when you in first gear
Verse clear, open your ears and face your worst fears
Tears rolling down your cheek
Can't speak trying to keep a [?] streak against deep
They Snapchatting, backpacking too many fashions
Kidnapping our passion, tell me what happened
The game distorted, my vocals clean
I'm trying to rise above and be a little different than the local scene
If I had one wish I swear it would be this
Grow old, tell stories and reminisce
I would start over like a Nova on that shoulder
Topped up with the big, old boulders
Let me run until I'm older
See my son until my run was over
Some soldiers and domino darts
Horse playing domino shots
Phenomenal clocks, tell me what we got
Between a rock and hard place, a hard face
A race against time like a car chase, no brakes, second takes
Weapons in your face, know your role, know your place

East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost
East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost
East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost

East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost

Overall Meaning

In "Overdose," Statik Selektah collaborates with B-Real and JFK to deliver a song about the consequences of drug abuse, specifically overdosing. They start by acknowledging that drug addiction is a universal problem regardless of geographical location, hence the mention of both east coast and west coast. The phrase "what goes around, comes around" suggests that the impact of drug abuse affects not only the user but also others around them. The song then shifts to an individual perspective with B-Real and JFK sharing their personal experiences with drug abuse, specifically smoking marijuana. They reminisce about their past, where as kids, they would smoke weed, play games, and have fun. Despite the good memories, they warn against going too far and getting lost in drug addiction, urging listeners to be responsible and avoid overdosing. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the need to secure resources with one's team and avoid excessive drug use.

Line by Line Meaning

East coast, west coast, fiends overdose
Drug addiction has no geographic boundaries, it affects people from all regions equally.

(What goes around come around)
Your actions have consequences and eventually what you put out in the world will come back to you.

Get the cream with my team then I'm ghost
Once I obtain the profits I need, I'm quick to disappear as I don't want to be caught up in any trouble.

Lazy days, crazy haze in my head
I spend my days in a lazy haze, clouded by the marijuana in my system.

And I'm smoking 'til my eyes get red
I continue to smoke weed until my eyes turn red, indicating to others that I am under the influence.

Thinking about the J's we smoked on the corner as a kid
Reflecting on the times when my friends and I used to smoke weed together on street corners when we were younger.

Playing hit-and-hold, loser takes a hit of the gold
We used to play a game where we held onto hits of weed as long as possible, with the loser having to take an additional hit of higher quality weed.

Getting twisted if you missed it as a youth
If you missed out on the game and didn't take the extra hit, you would be considered a loser and not as cool as the rest of us.

Blame yourself for your condition, a reflection from the booth
You only have yourself to blame for your current state, as your current situation reflects your past choices and actions.

Staying higher than the galaxy far away
I strive to maintain a constant state of being high, reaching levels beyond what anyone can perceive.

Put your fuckin' card away
Don't even try to compete with my weed, put your inferior product away.

My nuggets got you lifted, put your jar away
My marijuana buds are potent enough to get you high, so you don't need to bother with your own supply.

I got the sweetest sour D with some OG
My weed is a blend of top quality strains: Sour Diesel and OG Kush.

Mix it with some cookies, yeah, the doctor got the remedy
When mixed with some marijuana-infused edibles, my weed becomes the perfect cure for any physical or mental ailment.

Ayo Statik, I'mma wrap it with some shine papers
I'm going to roll my joint with high-quality shine papers to ensure the best smoking experience possible.

Thickest fuckin' joint, they might mistake it for a skyscraper
My joint is going to be so thick that it looks like a miniature skyscraper, due to the amount of weed packed into it.

Exhale, you can smell the smoke, got that tasty shit
When I exhale my hit of marijuana, the aroma fills the air, indicating how delicious and high-quality my product is.

You tookie motherfuckers better start off taking baby hits
If you're not used to smoking potent marijuana like mine, you need to start off slow and take small hits in order to handle the high.

When I'm on tour keep your hand off my girl
When I'm on tour, don't even think about flirting with or hitting on my girlfriend.

Because you'll get it from the fuckin' highest man in the world
If you try to mess with my girlfriend, I'll come after you with the force of a man who is extremely high on marijuana.

They tell me to black out like nobody's there
People have told me to perform as if I'm alone on stage and ignore the presence of the audience.

Truth or dare you telling, I can smell it in the air
Whether people are telling the truth or just bluffing, I can sense it in the atmosphere around me.

Easy on the clutch, homie, when you in first gear
Be careful when starting something new, as it's important to not burn out too quickly.

Verse clear, open your ears and face your worst fears
As I clearly enunciate my lyrics, listen closely and face your biggest fears head-on.

Tears rolling down your cheek
Emotions are running high and tears are falling uncontrollably.

Can't speak trying to keep a [?] streak against deep
Someone is having difficulty speaking due to their overwhelming emotions and internal struggles.

They Snapchatting, backpacking too many fashions
People are too focused on keeping up with the latest trends and showing off their expensive items on social media.

Kidnapping our passion, tell me what happened
Our passion for music and creativity has been taken away due to societal pressures and expectations.

The game distorted, my vocals clean
The music industry has become corrupt and unfair, but my vocals remain authentic and true to myself.

I'm trying to rise above and be a little different than the local scene
I'm striving to be innovative and distinct from my local music scene in order to stand out and make a name for myself.

If I had one wish I swear it would be this
If I could have anything I wanted, I would choose the ability to age gracefully and enjoy the rest of my life.

Grow old, tell stories and reminisce
I long for the simple pleasures of old age, such as sharing stories and fond memories with loved ones.

I would start over like a Nova on that shoulder
I wish I could begin my life anew, like a freshly manufactured Chevrolet Nova on the side of the road.

Topped up with the big, old boulders
The newly produced Chevrolet Nova would be equipped with massive boulders, representing the solidity of my new life.

Let me run until I'm older
Allow me to live my life freely and without restrictions, until I reach an old age.

See my son until my run was over
I want to be able to watch my son grow up and live his life to the fullest before my time is up.

Some soldiers and domino darts
A group of military personnel and I are playing dominoes and consuming alcoholic drinks.

Horse playing domino shots
As we play dominoes, we are also taking shots of hard liquor.

Phenomenal clocks, tell me what we got
Amazing timepieces are in our possession, but we question if our actions are actually worthwhile.

Between a rock and hard place, a hard face
We are stuck in a difficult position with little to no options, but we remain strong and determined in the face of adversity.

A race against time like a car chase, no brakes, second takes
We are racing against time, with no breaks or second chances, much like a high-speed car chase scene in a movie.

Weapons in your face, know your role, know your place
If someone threatens us with weapons, we understand our place and know when to back down to avoid further escalation of violence.