No stranger to bad luck and hardships, North Carolina native Supastition ha… Read Full Bio ↴No stranger to bad luck and hardships, North Carolina native Supastition has managed to use those setbacks as inspiration to create his own vibe of emotionally-driven hip hop. After brief yet unsuccessful stints in 2002 with indie label Freshchest Records as well as Rasco’s Pockets Linted Entertainment, Supastition’s turning point came when his collaboration with producer Nicolay was hand-selected by ?uestlove (of The Roots) out of over 5,000 contestants to appear on the Okayplayer Records compilation. His song entitled “The Williams” received critical praise as one of the standout tracks on the album and hip hop heads worldwide began noticing Supa and his knack for making honest music that the average person could relate to.

After interest from several labels, Supastition signed with indie label Soulspazm Records and released his follow-up “The Deadline” EP which served as a predecessor to his sophomore album “Chain Letters”. The lead 12’ single from the EP, “Boombox” (produced by Illmind), reached #2 on national college radio charts and received acclaim from veteran DJs such as Revolution, Faust & Shortee, and Rhettmatic. “Boombox” was also featured on MTV2 as part of the “One Life: The Love, The Game” special along with the DVD and also chosen to appear on France native DJ Cam’s “My Playlist” CD on Wagram Music. DJ Cam was quoted as saying “It reminds me (of) the pure golden age of hip hop… love it”. The Deadline served as the perfect appetizer for Supastition’s upcoming album “Chain Letters”.
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The future looks promising for the Greenville, NC emcee who will be releasing his sophomore LP “Chain Letters” in late 2005 on Soulspazm. “Chain Letters” has been proclaimed by Supastition and others as his best work to date and will include production from his main producer Illmind in addition to some of hip hop’s dopest beat makers including Nicolay, M-phazes, Jake One, and more. Little Brother and Lost Colony alumni Seven will appear on the release as well as vocalists such as Nonameko, Dminor, and Can’Tell. Supastition will continue to blaze guest appearances as he has done in the past (KRS One and CunninLynguists) on forthcoming releases from Little Brother (Chitlin’ Circuit 1.5), 9th Wonder (Dream Merchant Vol. 2), OneMind (BBE Records), Muneshine (Handcuts), and many more.

After fighting his way through the industry, the tables have turned and Supastition is set to shock the world with his flawless delivery and witty wordplay. Backed by his production crew Wax Reform and his North Carolina unit Lost Colony, it’s only a matter of time before his name is mentioned in the same vein as some of hip hop most praised artists. The bad luck is over; it’s time for the rest of the world to believe in Supastition.

I Remember
Supastition Lyrics

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[Intro:]
Seems like everything is a little different now*
M-Phazes, you know what I mean man
It's funny how people treat you
when they see your name on a CD or somethin
I didn't forget y'all
The ones who fronted on a nigga when I was tring to get some shine
But now the tables turn

"And it's showtime."
Hell yeah
[Chorus: (2x):]
I remember rockin' shows for free, tryin' to sell a CD
Hand in hand I can't go there again
I can't forget
Dealin' with the B.S., yes the bullshit
When nobody was givin' a damn
[Verse One]
I feel like I'm in another world another place
Within the span of two years, the way they see a brother's face
Has taken a drastic change
360
Ladies and cats don't act the same
I guess that explains why my phone keeps continuously ringin', people reachin' out
Before they were deep in doubt
They didn't think I'd even amount
To be more than a battle MC with punchlines
Or rapped over mediocre beats but now it comes time
For me to explode, shine and get some love
Like Michael J. Fox, nobody knew how sick I was
But at the end of the day
It ain't even about the way I spit
It's about the bigger names that I'm associated with
The rap game is nothing more than bullshit and politics
With shady cats tryin' to squeeze ever dollar out of it
Now everybody's askin' for favors out of the blue
But I don't break my neck for anyone outside of my crew
I used to walk around the club every week feelin' foolish
Gettin' zero amount of love, tryin' to hustle my music
And local heads looked at me like I was kidnappin' they shine
Actin' like it's cool, but I know what's in the back of their minds
Cause half of the time, little motherfuckers wouldn't speak
Now they askin' me to rhyme, tryin' to slide me beats
Now everything changed
Now everyone's a little more friendlier
With hidden agendas, you don't think I remember?
[Chorus] [x2]
I remember rockin' shows for free, tryin' to sell a CD
Hand in hand I can't go there again
I can't forget
Dealin' with the B.S., yes the bullshit
When nobody was givin' a damn
[x2]
I remember (I remember)
Hell yeah (Hell yeah)
I remember (I remember)
Don't you? (Don't you?)
M-Phazes. What, what? Illmind. D-minor.
And Muneshine. Wax Reform y'all
[Verse Two]
I'm from a place where local MCs never get applause
Unless they make music for crunk clubs and titty bars
So many people think this music biz isn't hard
So every other dummy got a label or a business card
You gotta watch these fake Barry Gordy sellin' dreams
Cause you could sign your life away, they'll walk away with everything
These clowns need to watch the bullshit they promise people
Like A&R's with less power than the Amish people
"I can make you a star!"
Yeah, right I don't believe you
"Your album is coming out in March!"
Man, I'll believe it when I see it
Leave it to some companies I'll never see the light of day
But Supa is a business man, regardless, I'll find a way
And some of y'all are good cats
But my landlord and baby mom don't wanna hear about my album gettin' pushed back
I look back
Learn from my mistakes and keep makin' moves
April Fools to anybody thinkin' I'ma wait for you
I've put too much time in it to waste it on people
And have niggas holdin' me up like K-Swiss sneakers
I'm faced with deceivers every day on the regular
The norm
But I refuse to settle or conform
I came way too far to let these 15 seconds of fame slip away
It's the same shit a different day
And I ain't gon' change son
What you think, my memory's shot and I forgot where I came from?
Man
[Chorus] [x2]
I remember rockin' shows for free, tryin' to sell a CD
Hand in hand I can't go there again
I can't forget
Dealin' with the B.S., yes the bullshit
When nobody was givin' a damn
[Outro]

What? What? It's like that y'all, uh
Now, class is over. Dismissed

Overall Meaning

The song "I Remember" by Supastition is an insightful reflection on the journey towards success in the music industry. The intro of the song sets the tone by highlighting how people treat you differently when you finally become successful, a change that Supastition personally experienced. The chorus is a powerful reminder of the difficulties faced when trying to make it in the music industry, from performing for free and trying to sell CDs to dealing with the BS that comes with the territory.

The first verse delves deeper into Supastition's personal experiences in the music industry, highlighting how people's attitudes towards him have changed since he became successful. People are now reaching out to him for collaborations and favors, while they previously ignored him when he was trying to hustle his music. The second verse warns against the pitfalls of the music industry, where fake labels and businesspeople make promises they cannot keep, leaving artists disillusioned and with no way forward. Supastition emphasizes the importance of learning from his mistakes, refusing to be held back by those who do not take his music seriously.

Line by Line Meaning

Seems like everything is a little different now*
My life has changed since my name is on a CD due to the way people treat me and act around me.

I remember rockin' shows for free, tryin' to sell a CD
I recall performing for free and trying to sell my music.

Hand in hand I can't go there again
I cannot go back to the time when I had to struggle to get noticed.

I can't forget Dealin' with the B.S., yes the bullshit When nobody was givin' a damn
I won't forget dealing with the hardships and the bullshit when no one cared about my music.

I feel like I'm in another world another place Within the span of two years
In two years, my life has changed so drastically that I feel like I'm living in another world.

Ladies and cats don't act the same
People, especially women, who used to ignore me are now treating me differently because of my name.

Before they were deep in doubt They didn't think I'd even amount To be more than a battle MC with punchlines Or rapped over mediocre beats but now it comes time For me to explode, shine and get some love
People used to doubt my abilities, but now that I have become successful, they want to associate with me and get something out of it.

The rap game is nothing more than bullshit and politics With shady cats tryin' to squeeze ever dollar out of it
The music industry is full of politics and people trying to make a profit.

Now everybody's askin' for favors out of the blue But I don't break my neck for anyone outside of my crew
Now that I'm successful, everyone is asking for favors, but I only help those who are close to me.

And local heads looked at me like I was kidnappin' they shine Actin' like it's cool, but I know what's in the back of their minds
Local artists used to see me as a threat to their success and tried to ignore me, but now they're acting friendly only to benefit themselves.

Man, I'll believe it when I see it
I don't trust empty promises from people in the industry.

Leave it to some companies I'll never see the light of day But Supa is a business man, regardless, I'll find a way
Some music companies will not release my music, but I am determined to find a way to succeed.

It's the same shit a different day And I ain't gon' change son
The music industry is always the same, and I will not change who I am.

What you think, my memory's shot and I forgot where I came from? Man
I haven't forgotten where I came from or the struggles I faced to get where I am today.

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