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.
Reloaded
Statik Selektah Lyrics
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Yes-yes, y'all, and you don't stop
Expect the unexpected, Brooklyn connected
Now, who's hot? Who's not?
Show off
Extended Play
Selektah Statik, we're back at it
The flav's about to drop
Royal Blue Steve Harvey suits with army boots, hop in the Audi
We outtie, Queens County, call on the hounds
100 stacks on my favorite horse
300 hundred dollars for a flavored favorite broth
Keep it hidden in the neighbor's dog
So what the fuck is good?
Big Fucking Body
Back where it all started
Statik Selektah
Keep fucking around with me, you weak motherfucking DJ's
You'll be nothing less
You can't eat nothing more, man
You'll be lucky if I let you do a block party in the Bronx
You ain't shit
Fuck outta here, man
Move forward and we shine year round
New money, new bills, same shit, new design
So all you label execs
Cut the check, you now tuned in to Statik Selekt
Extended Play
Yeah, and it's live from Bushwick
Boom back rap, yep, back on that hood shit
Tone Touch, hold up, suckas get mushed quick
With all that fuckery, y'all can't fuck with me
Rolling still, overkill
Yeah, 50 emcees, y'all know the drill
Stay cooking up shit y'all supposed to feel
See I paved the way, then Statik saved the day
Extended Play
The lyrics of Statik Selektah's "Reloaded" is a reminder that the DJ remains the catalyst of the rap and hip-hop scene. It is an affirmation of the highs and lows of the genre, and a testimony of the DJ's resilience; even after years of being in the industry, Statik Selektah remains in his prime, "reloaded" and ready for whatever move comes next. The song also features a throwback to the hood, with lyrics that reference and praise the rap group's Brooklyn roots. The line "Expect the unexpected, Brooklyn connected" serves as a nod to Brooklyn, a borough that has contributed massively to the rap and hip-hop scene, giving Statik Selektah inspiration and the drive to keep moving forward.
The song commences with confidence as the lyrics cover everything from clothes to money, and finally to the claim for supremacy in the industry. The mixture of confidence and throwback reminds the listeners of the greatness of rap and hip-hop, especially in the '90s and '00s eras. The line "You ain't shit/Fuck outta here, man" plays on the strong attitude of the song, smacking down the fake DJs who aren't competitive enough to make it to the top.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay, I'm reloaded!
I'm back and ready for action!
Yes-yes, y'all, and you don't stop
Listen up, everyone, and keep the energy high
Expect the unexpected, Brooklyn connected
Be ready for surprises - we're connected to Brooklyn
Now, who's hot? Who's not?
Who's popular and who's not in the music scene?
Show off
Flaunt your skills and talents
Extended Play
This is the name of our album
Selektah Statik, we're back at it
Statik Selektah and I are making music again
It's in the paper
Our music is being written about in newspapers
The flav's about to drop
Our new music is about to be released
Royal Blue Steve Harvey suits with army boots, hop in the Audi
We're dressed fancy and ready to ride in the car
We outtie, Queens County, call on the hounds
We're leaving Queens County and calling our friends
100 stacks on my favorite horse
I've bet $100,000 on my favorite horse
300 hundred dollars for a flavored favorite broth
I'm willing to pay a lot of money for my favorite soup
Keep it hidden in the neighbor's dog
I'm storing something valuable in my neighbor's dog for safekeeping
So what the fuck is good?
What's going on? What's the situation?
Big Fucking Body
A reference to a car, emphasizing its size
Back where it all started
Returning to where everything began
Keep fucking around with me, you weak motherfucking DJ's
If you mess with me, you'll regret it, DJs
You'll be nothing less
You'll be completely destroyed
You can't eat nothing more, man
You won't have anything else left
You'll be lucky if I let you do a block party in the Bronx
I might allow you to organize a small event if you're lucky
You ain't shit
You're nothing special or important
Fuck outta here, man
Get out of here and leave me alone
Move forward and we shine year round
Let's keep moving forward and succeeding all year long
New money, new bills, same shit, new design
We have new money and expenses, but the same old problems with a new twist
So all you label execs
Attention all record label executives
Cut the check, you now tuned in to Statik Selekt
Pay us what we're owed, because you're listening to our music
Yeah, and it's live from Bushwick
We're broadcasting live from Bushwick neighborhood in Brooklyn
Boom back rap, yep, back on that hood shit
We're rapping with an old-school hip-hop style that originated in the hood
Tone Touch, hold up, suckas get mushed quick
Hold on, I need to address something - those who try to mess with us will regret it
With all that fuckery, y'all can't fuck with me
With all the nonsense going on, no one can compete with me
Rolling still, overkill
We're still going and pushing ourselves too hard
Yeah, 50 emcees, y'all know the drill
We're not intimidated by having to face 50 other rappers
Stay cooking up shit y'all supposed to feel
We're making great music that everyone is supposed to enjoy
See I paved the way, then Statik saved the day
I led the path to success, and Statik helped us achieve it
Extended Play
This is the name of our album
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