Lamont Jody Hawkins, better known as U-God, is an American rapper and membe… Read Full Bio ↴Lamont Jody Hawkins, better known as U-God, is an American rapper and member of the multi platinum hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan with over 12 million records sold worldwide. He has been with the group since its inception, and has been known for coming with strong verses on Clan albums as well as other members solo albums.

U-God was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. However he moved to Staten Island, New York as a youth. He was originally a beatboxer for clan affiliate Cappadonna, as well as being well known friends with future members Method Man, Inspectah Deck, and Raekwon. Sometime before the members united, U-God was mentored in rap by Cappadonna. He soon became friends with RZA and Ghostface Killah, and he began rhyming under the alias Golden Arms, based on the kung-fu movie The Kid with The Golden Arms. Later on narcotics possession prevented him from featuring heavily on the group's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), his input on the seminal LP consisting of only a short bridge on the group's debut single "Protect Ya Neck" in 1992 as well as the famous opening verse of "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'". Nevertheless, after his release he quickly became known to fans for his rugged flow and bass-like voice on Wu tracks such as "Winter Warz", "Knuckleheadz", "Investigative Reports", and "Black Jesus". He was featured heavily on the group's second album Wu-Tang Forever on which he was one of only four of the group to get a solo track - "Black Shampoo" (While the others being Inspectah Deck with "The City", Ol' Dirty Bastard with "Dog Shit" and RZA with "Sunshower"; clan affiliate and singer Tekitha sang 'Second Coming' solo). Around this time his young son was accidentally shot and injured, an ordeal the rapper documented on the Wu-Tang Clan track "A Better Tomorrow". He appeared with all the clan members during the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, as well as on tour for the release of Wu Tang Clan's latest album, 8 Diagrams. U-God released his third studio album Dopium in 2009 and touring around the globe in support of 8 Diagrams. He released his fourth studio album Keynote Speaker in 2013.

Name: U-God
Real Name: Lamont Hawkins
Web: www.myspace.com/ugod

New Classic
U-God Lyrics

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Watching like a hawk kid, Seats in the sky box
Cut you with a dry ox, Slapped with a bank roll
Stank hoes on salary loving my lingo
Get money, Make moves, Burn more calorie
Bruise your anatomy, My atom is hard
Slam you on the granite damnit, Rap bandits at large
Pin metals on my chest, Stir up the hornet's nest
Burn holes in your neck, Control your flesh
Fat back wheels, Crack kills children
Every time the mack spits in the back of the building
Splash with a feeling, You need a healing
Hot shots of sake, son, you can't stop me
You can't drop me son or cock block me
I'm powder puff so ruff, slot time, Dough rush
Hit my enemies in your guts, Cold crush
Rib cage blow up, Everything's hurricane
Red beams tear your frame, My dick game's never lame
Slang right, Daylight, Hot grease and egg whites
Hog mics all night, Fisticuff dog fights
With Dillinger's, Motorized mouth out the cylinder
War tone, Guerrilla hormone, Vast in the ominence
Dance with the Ramadan, Throw ya'll armor on
Gift wrap your karma strong, Shots out in Lebanon
LeBron James, Golden Arms, Large Professor, Niggas cocaine niggas

[Outro: Large Professor sample]
Classic, classic, classic, classic

Classic, classic, classic, classic
Classic, classic, classic

Overall Meaning

The song "New Classic" by U-God showcases his remarkable lyrical prowess and highlights his unique style of rapping. The song starts with a sample from Large Professor and then immediately jumps into a verse in which U-God expresses himself through his rhymes. The first verse is about U-God's pride in his rhymes, which he describes as 'book rhymes' and 'crook lines.' He emphasizes the strength of his rhymes by describing himself as a 'tanker' and stating that people 'took mines hook line and sinker.' He is confident in his delivery and proud of his work, which he wants to be recognized as a new classic.

The second verse is an assortment of U-God's thoughts, which he expresses with precision and aggression. He speaks about how he is always alert and watching like a hawk, ready to react to any situation. His rhymes make use of a lot of figurative language, such as 'cut you with a dry ox' and 'slapped with a bankroll.' He is proud of his slang and brags that people love his lingo. U-God is blunt in his delivery and unapologetic in his rhymes. The chorus, which is also a sample, reinforces the concept of a classic, which U-God himself is becoming.

Line by Line Meaning

Classic, classic, classic, classic (yo)
This song is about to become a timeless classic, so listen up (yo)

Classic, classic, classic (yo, yo)
I'm repeating myself to emphasize that this song is worth remembering (yo, yo)

I got book rhymes, Crook lines, Built like tankers
My rhymes are clever and deceitful, and I'm built to take a beating like a huge metal ship

Look Ma they took mines hook line and sinker
People fell for my lies and I lost everything I had

Big time thinker nailed in a pine box
I'm a smart guy, but I'll end up dead one day

Watching like a hawk kid, Seats in the sky box
I'm keeping a close eye on everything, and I'm living comfortably while doing it

Cut you with a dry ox, Slapped with a bank roll
I'll hurt you with something unexpected, while rolling in cash

Stank hoes on salary loving my lingo
I have lots of women paid to be around me, and they love the way I talk

Get money, Make moves, Burn more calorie
I'm always working hard to make money and stay in shape

Bruise your anatomy, My atom is hard
I'll physically harm you with ease, and I'm extremely tough

Slam you on the granite damnit, Rap bandits at large
I'll hurt you badly, and I'm a successful rap artist with my crew

Pin metals on my chest, Stir up the hornet's nest
I've won many awards, and I'm always causing controversy

Burn holes in your neck, Control your flesh
My rhymes are so intense, I can make you feel physical pain and do what I say

Fat back wheels, Crack kills children
I have expensive wheels, and drugs are harmful to youth

Every time the mack spits in the back of the building
My rhymes are so powerful, they can be heard from far away

Splash with a feeling, You need a healing
My music will give you an emotional high, and you need healing from it

Hot shots of sake, son, you can't stop me
I'm unstoppable, especially after drinking sake

You can't drop me son or cock block me
You can't make me fail or prevent me from getting what I want

I'm powder puff so ruff, slot time, Dough rush
I may look soft, but I'm actually very tough and always in a hurry to make money

Hit my enemies in your guts, Cold crush
I'll hurt my enemies in their most vulnerable area, and I'm a great rapper

Rib cage blow up, Everything's hurricane
I'll hit you so hard that your ribs will break, and the world around us will be chaotic

Red beams tear your frame, My dick game's never lame
I'll shoot you with a laser, and I'm always good in bed

Slang right, Daylight, Hot grease and egg whites
I speak well, and I'm always up early and having breakfast

Hog mics all night, Fisticuff dog fights
I sing/rhyme all night, and I'm always fighting like a dog

With Dillinger's, Motorized mouth out the cylinder
I have guns and I talk too much

War tone, Guerrilla hormone, Vast in the ominence
I'm always ready for battle, and I'm very powerful

Dance with the Ramadan, Throw ya'll armor on
I'm dancing with Muslim traditions, and I suggest everyone to prepare for war

Gift wrap your karma strong, Shots out in Lebanon
Make sure your karma (life) is protected, and there's trouble in Lebanon

LeBron James, Golden Arms, Large Professor, Niggas cocaine niggas
Various famous names are being mentioned, and some people are addicted to cocaine

Classic, classic, classic
Once again, this song is a timeless classic

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[Intro: Large Professor sample (U-God)]
Classic, classic, classic, classic (yo)
Classic, classic, classic (yo, yo)

[U-God:]
I got book rhymes, Crook lines, Built like tankers
Look Ma they took mines hook line and sinker
Big time thinker nailed in a pine box
Watching like a hawk kid, Seats in the sky box
Cut you with a dry ox, Slapped with a bank roll
Stank hoes on salary loving my lingo
Get money, Make moves, Burn more calorie
Bruise your anatomy, My atom is hard
Slam you on the granite damnit, Rap bandits at large
Pin metals on my chest, Stir up the hornet's nest
Burn holes in your neck, Control your flesh
Fat back wheels, Crack kills children
Every time the mack spits in the back of the building
Splash with a feeling, You need a healing
Hot shots of sake, son, you can't stop me
You can't drop me son or cock block me
I'm powder puff so ruff, slot time, Dough rush
Hit my enemies in your guts, Cold crush
Rib cage blow up, Everything's hurricane
Red beams tear your frame, My dick game's never lame
Slang right, Daylight, Hot grease and egg whites
Hog mics all night, Fisticuff dog fights
With Dillinger's, Motorized mouth out the cylinder
War tone, Guerrilla hormone, Vast in the ominence
Dance with the Ramadan, Throw ya'll armor on
Gift wrap your karma strong, Shots out in Lebanon
LeBron James, Golden Arms, Large Professor, Niggas cocaine niggas

[Outro: Large Professor sample]
Classic, classic, classic, classic
Classic, classic, classic, classic
Classic, classic, classic