CHARLES HAMILTON is officially back. The critically revered Harlem rapper, … Read Full Bio ↴CHARLES HAMILTON is officially back. The critically revered Harlem rapper, songwriter, and producer has inked a deal with Republic Records, and he’s readying new music for release later this year.

Signing to Sarah Stennett's label Turnfirst he has been developing his first debut album. After breaking a three-year silence with the explosive “Correct” snippet last month, his latest track, “New York Raining”, will be featured on the season finale of Fox’s Empire (he appears with Rita Ora)—airing March 18, 2015. The engaging anthem sees HAMILTON’s honest storytelling, clever wordplay, and mic prowess on full display in between a soulful and shimmering hook. It’s the perfect introduction to his next chapter.

This week, Charles Hamilton will be performing new music during an intimate show at Sayers Club in Los Angeles Wednesday February 18.

“Charles is back and the excitement for his return is immeasurable. The enthusiasm in the marketplace is overwhelming and we are thrilled to participate in the evolution of his career.” – Monte Lipman, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Republic Records

“Charles is one of the world’s most prolific, proficient, and powerful MC's. He's also an accomplished musician who brings an organic musical element that has been missing in Hip Hop. I’ve been a fan for a very long time, and I’m honored to work with him on what’s bound to be his defining work to date. To put it simply, I can’t wait for the world to hear what he’s got on the horizon!” – Wendy Goldstein, EVP A&R, Head of Urban A&R, Republic Records

"Charles Hamilton's extra ordinary talent, courage and determination in overcoming the challenges of his condition have inspired not only everyone at Turnfirst but anyone who is privileged enough to see him perform and to understand the journey he has had. We are very excited about sharing his debut record with the world shortly." – Sarah Stennett, CEO, Turnfirst

CHARLES HAMILTON’s journey has been nothing short of triumphant. In 2009, he received the public endorsement of Eminem, scored a major label deal, appeared on the cover of XXL’s prestigious annual Freshmen issue, and had released a string of universally adored mixtapes and EPs. Behind the scenes, he faced the horrors of bipolar disorder and addiction, bravely going through treatment alone. Emerging with his condition under control, HAMILTON stands poised to finally make the impact he was born to make this year.

Unapologetic
Charles Hamilton Lyrics

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I'm sorry I'm the shit and you ain't shit
I'm sorry I'm great and you ain't this
I'm sorry I'm nasty and you ain't spit
I'm sorry I killed your track and you ain't spit
I'm sorry I keep dropping that new age shit
I'm sorry you stuck on that 2k shit
I'm sorry you a bird on that blue jay shit
While I be in Toronto with a new age bitch

I'm sorry that you lonely 'cuz your crew ain't shit
And they barely get money, So what do they get?
I'm sorry my lines is something that you ain't get
But I do make sense, Fuck all that Lupe shit
My niggas pullin' up in a blue-grey whip
Girls lose they grip when the dudes say shit
I produce great hits to make 'em move they hips
Your wife don't look better than my Tuesday bitch
LL CH I'm on that Cool J shit, nigga

And I'm not sorry (I'm not sorry)
It's human nature (it's human nature)
And I'm not sorry (I'm not sorry)
I ain't no bitch, don't try to shit on me (it's human nature)

Should I really give a fuck if my talent overwhelms you?
What can I tell you, My talent overwhelms you
I don't give a hell who finds out shit
I'm dope, See y'all be on that Winehouse shit
And how about this, you ain't 'bout shit
I outgrew you niggas, So fuck your outfit
You better than me, How prick?
I opened up for niggas and they ain't been out since
It's the Dennis The Menace who's spittin' lyrics demented
So if you hear it I meant it, shit'll be clear in a minute
It's my year can you dig it, niggas revering is imminent
This is a mirror for listeners
Look at what you made me, crazy, the '08 Shady, Hate me
I'm a coat hanger to you babies haha
So if you don't believe that I'm nice
Go die somewhere like Scott Peterson's wife
Nigga

Ayo
I can flush a fuckin' toilet, bang on a locker
Make it a beat, and y'all niggas'll say that it's proper
But I'm a real artist, Picasso nigga
You ain't got real beef, you a taco nigga
Your team is Taco Bell, those are nacho niggas
I bag bitches, you just a Costco nigga
Yo quiero problemo? Gato nigga
Did you not know you got flow, not so nigga
So fuck politicians tryn'a get rid of "nigga"
GA or GER you're still a nigga
Can't kill a nigga or keep a nigga down
That's why cops wanna beat a nigga down
See a nigga frown, delete a nigga sound
But I be speakin' ether people, we should keep nigga around
I'm Barack Obama, the next leader
You more like Hillary
Only in it cuz you used to fuck the ex leader, nigga

(I'm not sorry, it's human nature) x 2

Overall Meaning

In Charles Hamilton's song "Unapologetic", the artist is unapologetic about his talent and explicitly expresses it through his lyrics. The song is essentially an ode to Hamilton's greatness, and he is not ashamed to boast about it. He apologizes for his wealth, talent, and success but goes even further to challenge the listeners by saying that they can’t understand his art. The lyrics showcase Hamilton's confidence, ambition, and drive to be the best.

In the first set of verses, Hamilton contrasts himself with his contemporaries, making a clear statement that he is the best rapper and producer out there. He acknowledges his superiority with lines like "I'm sorry I keep dropping that new age sh*t" and "I'm sorry I killed your track and you ain't spit". He also boasts about the quality of his relationships and patronizes his listeners by saying that their wives aren't as good as his "Tuesday bitch." The second verse is mainly an attack on Hamilton's haters or competition. He emphasizes his skill as a rapper and painter with references such as "I'm a real artist, Picasso nigga" and "I'm Barack Obama, the next leader. You're more like Hillary." Hamilton closes the song by singing about his right to be unapologetic about his greatness, reiterating the chorus, "I ain't no bitch, don't try to shit on me."

Line by Line Meaning

I'm sorry I'm the shit and you ain't shit
I apologize for being superior while you're inferior in every way

I'm sorry I'm great and you ain't this
I apologize for being magnificent while you're not even close to being magnificent

I'm sorry I'm nasty and you ain't spit
I apologize for having a talent for rapping that you do not have

I'm sorry I killed your track and you ain't spit
I apologize for being better at rapping on a track than you are

I'm sorry I keep dropping that new age shit
I apologize for constantly releasing modern and innovative music while you're stuck in the past

I'm sorry you stuck on that 2k shit
I apologize for you being stuck playing old video games while I'm moving forward with my music

I'm sorry you a bird on that blue jay shit
I apologize for you being compared to a weak, ordinary bird while I soar like a blue jay

While I be in Toronto with a new age bitch
While I am in Toronto with a young, hip woman who appreciates my new age music

I'm sorry that you lonely 'cuz your crew ain't shit
I apologize that you don't have anyone to hang out with because your rap crew is not cool

And they barely get money, So what do they get?
And they barely make any money, so what are they really getting from all of this?

I'm sorry my lines is something that you ain't get
I apologize for the fact that you can't comprehend the depth and meaning of my lyrics

But I do make sense, Fuck all that Lupe shit
But my music is meaningful and it's better than what Lupe Fiasco does

My niggas pullin' up in a blue-grey whip
My friends are driving up in a cool blue-grey car

Girls lose they grip when the dudes say shit
Women become excited when the men in my group speak

I produce great hits to make 'em move they hips
I create amazing, dance-worthy songs that make people want to move their hips

Your wife don't look better than my Tuesday bitch
My not-so-great side chick looks better than your wife

LL CH I'm on that Cool J shit, nigga
I'm rapping like LL Cool J back when he was at his best

And I'm not sorry (I'm not sorry)
And I'm not apologetic for being amazing

It's human nature (it's human nature)
It's normal to feel superior when you're actually superior

I ain't no bitch, don't try to shit on me (it's human nature)
I'm not weak, don't try to insult me for being great

Should I really give a fuck if my talent overwhelms you?
Should I really care if my skill at rapping is more than you can handle?

What can I tell you, My talent overwhelms you
I don't have to say anything, my talent speaks for itself

I don't give a hell who finds out shit
I don't care if people learn about my greatness

I'm dope, See y'all be on that Winehouse shit
I'm amazing, while you guys are stuck on listening to Amy Winehouse

And how about this, you ain't 'bout shit
And here's the truth - you are not impressive in any way

I outgrew you niggas, So fuck your outfit
I am better than all of you, so I don't care how you dress

You better than me, How prick?
You think you're better than me? How dare you say that?

I opened up for niggas and they ain't been out since
I was an opening act for other famous rappers, but they haven't had a hit in years

It's the Dennis The Menace who's spittin' lyrics demented
I'm like Dennis the Menace, rapping crazy and reckless

So if you hear it I meant it, shit'll be clear in a minute
If you listen to my music, you'll understand that I meant what I said and you'll quickly hear how great I am

It's my year can you dig it, niggas revering is imminent
This is my time to shine, and all of you will notice how great I am

This is a mirror for listeners
My music is meant to reflect back to the listener, showing them how amazing I am

Look at what you made me, crazy, the '08 Shady, Hate me
You all made me this amazing, like Eminem in 2008, so go ahead and hate me if you want

I'm a coat hanger to you babies haha
You are all like babies compared to me, so I could hang you on a coat hanger and it wouldn't matter

So if you don't believe that I'm nice
If you don't want to accept that I'm amazing at rapping

Go die somewhere like Scott Peterson's wife
You can go die like Laci Peterson, Scott Peterson's wife

I can flush a fuckin' toilet, bang on a locker
I can turn anything into a beat, even something as simple as flushing a toilet or banging on a locker

Make it a beat, and y'all niggas'll say that it's proper
If I turn it into a beat, you guys will agree that it's a great beat

But I'm a real artist, Picasso nigga
But I'm a true artist, like Picasso

You ain't got real beef, you a taco nigga
You don't really have any problems, you're just a fake taco guy

Your team is Taco Bell, those are nacho niggas
Your group is like Taco Bell, not even close to being as good as 'nacho' (great) people

I bag bitches, you just a Costco nigga
I am able to pick up girls easily, while you're just a plain old Costco guy

Yo quiero problemo? Gato nigga
Do you want problems? Then you'll get them, my cat guy

Did you not know you got flow, not so nigga
Didn't you realize that you're a talented rapper? Well, you're not so talented

So fuck politicians tryn'a get rid of 'nigga'
So screw politicians who want to eliminate the use of the word 'nigga'

GA or GER you're still a nigga
Whether you're from Georgia or Germany, you're still considered a 'nigga'

Can't kill a nigga or keep a nigga down
You can't kill or stop a 'nigga' like me from being successful

That's why cops wanna beat a nigga down
Cops want to harm 'niggas' like myself because they know we're successful and unstoppable

See a nigga frown, delete a nigga sound
If a 'nigga' isn't happy, we'll delete his music and try to make him disappear

But I be speakin' ether people, we should keep nigga around
But I speak the truth and people need to hear it, so 'niggas' like me should be around

I'm Barack Obama, the next leader
I am like Barack Obama, destined to become a great leader

You more like Hillary
But you are more like Hillary (Clinton), who is not as great as Obama

Only in it cuz you used to fuck the ex leader, nigga
You're only involved in rap because you used to sleep with the previous leader (of the group), my friend

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