Inner Ninja

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About Inner Ninja

"Inner Ninja" is a song by Canadian hip hop recording artist Classified, featuring David Myles. It was released in November 2012 as the lead single from his album, Classified. The song reached number 5 in Canada and was certified 5x Platinum. The organizers of the 2015 Pan American Games licensed the Inner Ninja to serve as the theme song for Pachi the porcupine, the Games' sports mascot.


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2012
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Ninja? You're a ninja? Get out of here, you're a ninja!
Yes, I am a ninja

I read the rules before I broke 'em 
I broke the chains before they choked me out 
Now I pay close attention 
Really learn the code 
I learned to read the map before I hit the road 

Hey yo, I know you never heard this before 
But I'd rather lose a fight than miss the war 
And I ain't wishing competition or fishin' for it 
I'm just living in the system, conditions are poor 
I've been lost in the rhythm and misinformed 
Too many late nights hittin' the liquor store 
Too many bad decisions, half assed attempts 
No sweat, no fear, no blood, no tears 
I go hard and I ain't makin' up no excuse 
I'm overdue, I don't do what I'm supposed to do 
'Cause you can think about it man, we're supposed to lose 
It ain't all picture perfect, ocean views 
No, I was a first class rookie, 
Takin' out bullies in my all black hoodie 
Man of mystery, you know the history 
Get it or forget it, cause poof, I'm outta here 

I read the rules before I broke 'em 
I broke the chains before they choked me out 
And I pay close attention 
Really learn the code 
I learned to read the map before I hit the road 

Nobody's gonna see me comin' 
Nobody's gonna hear a sound 
No matter how hard they tryin' 
No stoppin' me since I've found 
My inner ninja

Hey yo, I've been high and I've been real low 
I've been beaten and broken but I healed though 
So many ups and downs, roughed up

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Classified

Luke Boyd (born on December 13, 1977), professionally known as Classified, is a Canadian rapper and producer from Enfield, Nova Scotia. more »

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Written by: David Patrick Thomas Myles, Luke Donald Boyd, Mark Richard Pellizzer, Michael Reid Boyd

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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23 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Inner Ninja" is a song by Canadian rapper, Classified, whose real name is Luke Boyd.
Chart Achievement
The song reached number five on the Canadian Hot 100, making it Classified's highest charting single to date.
Collaboration
"Inner Ninja" features vocals from fellow Canadian singer-songwriter, David Myles.
Release Date
The song was released on November 6, 2012, as the lead single from Classified's self-titled fifteenth studio album.
Award Recognition
"Inner Ninja" won the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year at the 2013 Juno Awards.
Music Video
The accompanying music video was directed by RT! and features both Classified and Myles.
Inspiration
The song's title and lyrics reflect a theme of inner strength and fighting personal battles, using the metaphor of a ninja.
Remix Version
A remix of "Inner Ninja" was also released, featuring vocals from Olly Murs.
Certified Platinum
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song platinum for selling over one million copies.
International Popularity
Although a Canadian hit, "Inner Ninja" also charted in the UK and Scotland.
Favorable Reviews
Critics praised the song for its empowering lyrics and catchy, upbeat rhythm.
Song Genre
"Inner Ninja" is a hip-hop song that beautifully blends elements of East Coast rap with an uplifting message.
Collaboration
The song is a collaborative effort between Canadian rapper Luke Boyd, better known by his stage name Classified, and David Myles, an award-winning singer-songwriter.
Record Label
"Inner Ninja" was released under the Half Life Records, which is an independent record label based in Canada.
Release Date
The song was released on November 6, 2012.
Charts
"Inner Ninja" peaked at number five on the Canadian Hot 100, marking it as Classified’s highest charting single till date.
Awards
The song was recognized at the 2013 Juno Awards, where it won in the category for "Rap Recording of the Year."
Music Video
The music video for "Inner Ninja" was directed by RT!, a renowned director in the music industry. It features Classified and David Myles in a dojo setting.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song encourage listeners to find their inner strength, resilience, and 'inner ninja'.
Sales
The song was a commercial success becoming a quadruple Platinum hit, with over 320,000 units sold in Canada alone.
Remix
A remix version of "Inner Ninja" was also released featuring Olly Murs, a popular English singer-songwriter.
Album
The song is featured on Classified's self-titled 2013 album. The album itself was critically acclaimed and garnered much commercial success, thanks in part to the popularity of "Inner Ninja."
Touring
Post the release of the song, Classified and David Myles embarked on a nation-wide tour across Canada, performing and promoting the song and album.

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