I’m not being snide when I say Classic Williams has some of the best-produced and most humorous, whether intentionally or unintentionally, local rap. As far as Murfreesboro rappers and hip-hop artists go, there are a lot of records passing through the office that are forgettable at best.
An MTSU graduate, Classic Williams is a Nashville artist who has opened for Ying Yang Twins and released four records since 2011, the most recent being Epic Win. The 13-track album has three bonus tracks and three tons worth of comical self-promotion (“I’m so epic, bitch,” and “Baby, I’m so damn dope”). That’s one of the oldest rap/hip hop tricks in the book, but you can’t say Williams’ lyrics aren’t creative, and at times they’re so stupidly simple, they’re brilliant. And props to him, because it sounds like he’s perpetually having the greatest night of his life.
While I did like the featured artists on Classic Williams’ album #SMH, Epic Win’s beats are interesting and fun, and Williams’ lyrics never get stale, switching from raunchy to ridiculous to occasionally earnest and heartfelt. Sample a few sage pearls of wisdom below:
Now I chill with high-class bitches who swallow more than pride when they kneel – “Epic (Intro)”
Bitches in my dojo, they’re filling my mojo – “Tokyo Lights”
It must be your ass, cause it ain’t your face, in that case, turn around and shake – “Finna’ Shake”
If death comes quick and life is a bitch, than label me a son of a bitch – “21st Century”
It ain’t the right time, so she ain’t mine – “Starcrossed II”
All I do is eat sushi, f*ck bitches, stack money and repeat – “Repeat”
Tell me what it’s like to always be a loser, because I don’t know a thing about it ’cause I’m too epic – “Catch Sum Z’s”
