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.
love letter
Statik Selektah Lyrics
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We met at college for the culinary arts
First time I saw that ass, boo, it swallowed up my heart, damn
Plus you were gorgeous, I played it cool though
Slipped me the number told me utilize it
Only thing I thought about was your pussy, how I'ma brutalize it
Size six in the sneakers, smoking reefer
Told me meet you up at forty deuce, I didn't hesitate to say 'yes'
Threw on the sweatsuit, hopped in the Beamer
Top down, twenty below, she gave me butterflies
Had her father light complexion and her mother's eyes
Thunder thighs, I'm trying to make some babies with her
We grew closer, connected at the hip
She started flipping over little shit
Became a bigger problem, and she pregnant, what I'ma do?
I went the coward route, what a fucking jerk
I hated myself for years and thought I made up
All the pent up anger in a while, and tell me straight up
Do you love me? Then what's the next step?
It's either 'yes' or 'no' before you take your next breath
Remember the days you held me on your chest?
I listened to your heart, gentle kisses on your breast
You said I was your king, or was it just a show?
But we don't even talk, so I guess I'll never know
How does a love so strong just fall to pieces?
I believe in science and she believe in Jesus
Yo, what the fuck boo? I fucking lust you
And plus I loved you, bitch fuck you
I miss you so much, fucking bitch
I'll fucking kill you, but I love you
I just want to kiss you one more time
In Statik Selektah's song Love Letter, the rapper reminisces about a past romantic relationship with a woman he met at culinary school. He describes how he was initially captivated by her physical attractiveness, particularly her curves, and how he eagerly pursued her until she eventually agreed to a date. They soon became inseparable, spending all their time together, but as the relationship progressed, they began to experience communication breakdowns and arguments. The turning point came when the woman became pregnant, causing the rapper to feel overwhelmed and unsure about whether he was ready for fatherhood. Eventually, the relationship ended, leaving the rapper with feelings of regret, pain, and anger.
The lyrics of Love Letter offer a raw and emotional insight into the complexities and challenges of romantic relationships. The rapper's raw emotions are evident in lines such as, "Yo, I almost cried writing this shit yo" and "I miss you so much, fucking bitch/I'll fucking kill you, but I love you/I just want to kiss you one more time". These lines suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the loss of his relationship and is experiencing conflicting emotions such as love, anger, and regret. The song can be interpreted as a desperate plea for closure or a chance to reconnect with the woman he once loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, I almost cried writing this shit yo
This song is really emotional and personal to me.
We met at college for the culinary arts
We met in college while studying culinary arts.
First time I saw that ass, boo, it swallowed up my heart, damn
I was immediately attracted to your physical appearance when I saw you for the first time.
Plus you were gorgeous, I played it cool though
You were very attractive, but I tried not to show that I was interested.
Slipped me the number told me utilize it
You gave me your phone number and told me to use it.
Only thing I thought about was your pussy, how I'ma brutalize it
All I could think about was having sex with you and how I would perform.
Size six in the sneakers, smoking reefer
You wore size six sneakers and smoked marijuana regularly.
Was the daily routine, gave her call one day
Smoking weed was a daily habit for you and I called you one day.
Told me meet you up at forty deuce, I didn't hesitate to say 'yes'
You asked me to meet you at a specific location and I immediately agreed.
Threw on the sweatsuit, hopped in the Beamer
I put on a sweat suit and got into my BMW.
Top down, twenty below, she gave me butterflies
Even though it was very cold outside, I felt excited when I saw you with the top down on my car.
Had her father light complexion and her mother's eyes
Your father had a light complexion and you had your mother's eyes.
Thunder thighs, I'm trying to make some babies with her
You had large thighs and I wanted to have children with you.
We grew closer, connected at the hip
We became close and inseparable.
She started flipping over little shit
You started getting upset about small things.
Became a bigger problem, and she pregnant, what I'ma do?
Our relationship became a big problem and you became pregnant, and I didn't know what to do.
I went the coward route, what a fucking jerk
I chose to act like a coward and I hate myself for it.
I hated myself for years and thought I made up
I felt guilty for a long time and thought I was overreacting.
All the pent up anger in a while, and tell me straight up
I've been holding in my anger for a long time and I want you to be honest with me.
Do you love me? Then what's the next step?
If you love me, what should we do now?
It's either 'yes' or 'no' before you take your next breath
You need to answer me with either 'yes' or 'no' before you do anything else.
Remember the days you held me on your chest?
Do you remember when we used to cuddle?
I listened to your heart, gentle kisses on your breast
I used to listen to your heartbeat while giving you gentle kisses on your chest.
You said I was your king, or was it just a show?
You told me that I was your king, but I'm not sure if you really meant it.
But we don't even talk, so I guess I'll never know
We don't even talk anymore, so I'll never know the truth.
How does a love so strong just fall to pieces?
How can a love that was once so strong fall apart so easily?
I believe in science and she believe in Jesus
We have different beliefs: I believe in science and you believe in Jesus.
Yo, what the fuck boo? I fucking lust you
What the fuck? I'm sexually attracted to you.
And plus I loved you, bitch fuck you
I loved you, but now I hate you.
I miss you so much, fucking bitch
I miss you even though I hate you.
I'll fucking kill you, but I love you
I have intense emotions towards you: I hate you and want to kill you, but I also love you.
I just want to kiss you one more time
Despite everything, I still have feelings for you and want to kiss you one more time.
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Written by: ARIYAN ARSLANI
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@jonnyfuckinblaze7285
A true Bronx love story…. Such a amazing song.
@mikesmith-it6od
Claudia I hope you listen to this song still. I know I do and still think about you almost everyday.
@blockhead913
hey did you know my dude be cookin too!!!! he be cookin some good shit, i mean on some gourmet shit
@jimjimfrancis22
Great song as old as it is i find myself randomly rapping it in my head at least once a week
@GamerX89X
This track is LEGENDARY
@juhcoozi
now this is a real heater
@thomaszabbott
Brillaint work ---- al concenred
@zuluboi305
dope !!!!!
@ants84
Love this shit
@flormariacaceres3352
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