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[Lil Fame] Here comes the revolutionist executionist Flip a triple six into three nines cause a crucifix Each man holdin no man foldin Coast is clear and Premier's in the green tank rollin Prepare get on your post and stand clear They wantin to shut us down but the home team's here What? You act like you're sweet or something This ain't no Desert Storm bullshit war we all dumpin CODENAME, Jame...
Verse one I'm 2 deep and yes much too complicated My lines when stated are quite often underrated So consider it a privilege to hear this Those weak-minded opinions could never come near this For my outlook on life is a profound view Whil the suckers act down thinking that they sound new Only a few sound true Me and the crew know who 'cause you see me and the fellas have been waiting for a whi...
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[guru] Chumps tryin me, but when they eyein me I build in skills, and to enhance my chances I'm thrilled, to be involved with solvin All the problems, with the way that the sound Has gone down, so I frown at the scene Where you be takin it, and like the winds of change I'll be breakin it up, shakin it up Clearing it out, airing it out, and bearing the clout On my chest, like a crest that rests...
Guru Myself lord and master shall bring disaster to evil factors demonic chapters shall be captured by kings Through the storms of days after and to the earth from the sun through triple darkness to blast ya with a force that cant be compared to any fire power for its mind power shared the brainwave causes vessels to circulate like constellations reflect at night off the lake word to the fathe...
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phife from quot;check the rhimequot;now here's a funky introduction scratching Guru: chorus 12x: It's alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're going You don't know where you're going when you're lost lost Guru: What you need is more direction and get yourself some protection I thought by now that you have learned your lesson I'm stressin points and slammin all joints you call the real sh...
dj premier scratches quot;at this time I have the honor to present to youquot; [guru] Parahraphs, portraying my viewpoint So stay attentive, cause this is a new joint From the g-a-n-g with the info Lyrical elements emerge from the intro Forming a poetic mass over pathetic trash Other writers are outclassed Surpassed by the words and the wit Rhymes fit and hit cause that's how we designed it Pa...
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I'm like a sniper rhymes'll strike ya when I'm rockin Mad chicks be jockin' when the g starr's talking And that's because my word is bond I get much fan mail and I always respond So tell your hon to write me too Make sure she puts attention mr. guru Brothers know the flow is unique I got 100 wild styles in my black valise Mc's wanna be me so they keep askin For me to teach 'em methods both slo...
GangStarr's quot;Who's Gonna Take the Weight?quot; plays in the background [Guru] It's like, a friendship, and a business partnership And, we have to always be concious of the difference between em; because y'know, some things can happen that'll ruin one or the other, so we alwa-we always stay concious of those things Those obstacles that can, y'know trip us up because we ain't trying to go ou...
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What? You wanna battle me? Yo man, how much money you got? What? You wanna battle me? Yo man, how much money you got? I used to guzzle 40's and own a beat up Caddy Since the hood still love me I turn the heat up, Daddy I went to mackin' fly honies on the train To straight relaxin' on the beach countin' money gettin' brain Soon as you rappers get a chance you wanna floss a lot You buy a iced ou...
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Introphone conversation: Yo what up son? -yo what up kid? Yo, you holdin your head up? -i'm tryin to man, but the system is shady Word man they always man, they always tryin To keep a good brother down, but I'm sayin We still, you know we got love for you son And we prayin for you and we, you know We tryin to hold it down wh You know while you in there man -no question Hopefully they won't kee...
Expanding the depth of your brainpower Ours is a better gift, not to be bragging nor lolligagging I can see dimensions of sound and light around my mic Transmitting lyrics like teletype Reacting to a beat in a whisper And like a transistor, I'm sounding dope when I'm crisper The shortest length between two points is a straight line I've gotta take mine, I heard it through the grapevine That so...
[guru] Ah so now ya got me pissed off, blast off lift off Time for me to twist off a vocal fist off Into your domepiece, homepeace, I heard your chick wants to bone me I get, wild like rugby, respected like bugsy Don't even ask me, cause I'm livin lovely Born to succeed, foes bleed, true indeed The oral combat will romp that, your one of my seeds When I first, busted on the scene Nigga, you kn...
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quot;get on itquot; --gt; dj premier cuts 'n' scratchs lovely [guru] One two checka, get, down and dirty And my sounds are worthy of respect So i'ma flex my text just like a, major takeover Chumps pass the mic over Growin more and more nervous when I serve this ass whoopin Comin straight out of brooklyn, baldhead from the old school Born to rule with more class than billy dee To a pussy emcee,...
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[DJ Premier] quot;Give a nigga painquot; -gt; Big Shug quot;Listen to a brother who knowsquot; -gt; Guru quot;Give a nigga painquot; -gt; Big Shug quot;It's the real...it's the Militiaquot; [Big Shug] First name vete-, last name -ran I drop bombs hit you with the curse of ?Jevron? Broken arms, shattered glasses, whipped asses I advise you to tell us where the cash is Itchy fingers cause nothin...
[guru] You ain't livin right punk, I'll have to school you Not rule you, but I'll say yo you fool yourself When you try to deny and defy written laws This means your cause has lost Think about it, take the time, and even ponder longer Then let your mind start to wander Go black and track the facts, about all of your mistakes It only takes to one to make fate Pick up your life, clean up your ac...
[guru] You puny protozoa, you're so minute you didn't know the Gang has been watchin but instead of just squashin you I'm scoopin you up out of the muck you wallow in Like a cheif chemist, other scientists are followin Plannin to examine you, on a petrie dish Sticking you and frickin you, just a teenie bit I'm clever, with science, but never relyin On false words from cowards who forever be tr...
Take this for example young brothers want rep Cause in the life they're living, you can't half step It starts with the young ones doing crime for fun And if you ain't down, you'll get played out son So let's get a car, you know, a fly whip Get a dent, pull a screwdriver, and be off quick With a dope ride, yeah, and a rowdy crew We can bag us a benz and an audi, too Even a jeep or a van, goddam...
Take this for example young brothers want rep Cause in the life they're living you can't half step It starts with the young ones doing crime for fun And if you ain't down you'll get played out son So let's get a car you know a fly whip Get a dent pull a screwdriver and be off quick With a dope ride yeah and a rowdy crew We can bag us a Benz and an Audi too Even a jeep or a van goddamn we're ge...
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quot;here we come, here we come, here we kiddy-come-comequot; --gt; run-d.m.c. [guru] I hit the chicks with the nice round heinies Play a hoe like a hoe, play a sucka like stymied Try me, and you'll descend into your end Never thought it could be you well think again my friend My pen illuminates, and dooms the fakes You're soon to break, you're strawberry like shortcake I'm in that ass with my...
[guru] All, all.. let's get together now This is the time for gettin fresh for the weather now Seek the sheik speakin, and those keepin the faith We won't have to hesitate We just skate, straight, into the heart of it This is the scene and I'm the dean and here's the start of it So see how things should be, and come along with me Agree with this decree, and let your conscience be free quot;let...
You can't tell me life was meant to be like this A black man in a world dominated by whiteness Ever since the declaration of independence We've been easily brainwashed by just one sentence It goes: all men are created equal That's why corrupt governments kill innocent people With chemical warfare they created crack and aids Got the public thinking these were things that black folks made And ev...
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[Guru] Yeah, bout to talk about some serious shit Deadly habits, you know everybody's got 'em Just that some niggaz try to front, try to cover shit up But f*** that, I be wylin sometimes - you know why? Cause suckers be thinkin that shit is sweet Niggaz be thinkin that rap niggaz ain't real, haha Yeah well that's aight, that's aight Let 'em think what they want [Verse One: Guru] Yo I'm steady ...
GURU Yo, just because I want to, it don't mean I will And just because I'm angry, it don't mean I'd kill And just because she looks good, it don't mean I'd hit it And just because I'm horny, it don't mean i'm widdit Just because I make records, don't mean that I'm gassed And just because I'm rapping, don't mean I chase ass Just because I'm whylin, don't mean I can't stop I got discipline baby ...
[Total] Mmm You gotta hold your head up.. Oahh-eahh-oh-ahh, oahh-eahh-oh-ahh Oahh-eahh ahh-ahh Oahh-eahh-oh-ahh-oh-ahh-oh-ahh-ahhhh Oahh-eahh-oh-ahh, oahh-eahh-oh-ahh Oahh-eahh-oh-ahh [Guru] Yo.. just because I want to it don't mean I will And just because I'm angry it don't mean I'd kill And just because she looks good it don't mean I'd hit it And just because I'm horny, it don't mean I'm wid...
[Featuring Nice Smooth] Intro: Greg Nice Ah yeah here's another Gangstarr sure shot featuring the one and only uh heh heh heh handly handly boy Nice Smooth hey hey HEY HEY Ganstarr has got to be da sure shot Nice Smooth has got to be da sure shot Repeat 2X [Greg Nice] Greg Nice Greg N I C E Droppin dem basso ah oui oui Rock for a fee not for free Maybe I'll do it for charity Now my employer or...
Intro: greg nice Ah yeah, here's another gangstarr sure shot, featuring the one and Only, uh heh heh heh handly handly boy, nice smooth, hey, hey, Hey, hey Ganstarr has got to be da sure shot Nice smooth has got to be da sure shot repeat 2x [greg nice] Greg nice greg n-i-c-e Droppin dem basso, ah oui oui Rock for a fee, not for free Maybe I'll do it for charity Now my employer or my employee I...
[child's voice] quot;word up kidquot; [Premier] Yeah L.B., Bryan Moier I miss you man rest in peace To Endeara Bishop Rest in peace little lady To Claira Stewart I love you Aunt Ploute To the coffe boy Arden Franklin Rest in peace Res My nigga Headquarters Head up eyes and ears open Word is bond Jam Master J, Big L Big Lee, Flamboyant for life Aaliyah, Mad Mark Boogie down Bronx P. O., Left Ey...
Verse one You know I used to be a player, fly girl layer and a heartbreaker, Lovemaker, backbreaker but then I made a Mistake yes I fell in love with this ill chick Sweatin' me for money, my name and the dilsnick My homeboys told me to drop her for it would be to my benefit She used to say I'd better quit hanging with those derelects Romancing is my thing but I can't swing with no scheming hoe...
I knew this chump see... he tried to play me He was my right hand man, but he betrayed me I let him chill at my crib, cause we were down and I went to work everyday while he was loungin He tried to backstab, he kept on jokin He didn't know he could've got his back broken I had to cut homeboy off for even tryin that His game was mad weak, know what I'm sayin black? Stepped to him quietly, he co...
F*** around, lay around, do or die 3x quot;you figgedy f*** around, you lay aroundquot; --gt; das efx [big shug] Word to joe frazier, got ta do what pays ya Give a nigga pain, like displasure But close your hips in, nigga you can't win I walk around, with a scowl and a grin Parties try to rock me, chicks try to clock me Niggaz try to block me, but they can't stop me I'm a bad man, understand w...
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Brave is the knave who steps up to be slayed By the one who forgave him for his first mistakes He'd best behave, or i'ma send him a wave Of some shocking volts, he doesn't know what he's talkin about He's kickin a bunch of crap so I'll be the judge of that The boy lacks artistry but still he tries hard to be An entertainer, but instead he's a waste of My time and your time so I'll kick the pur...
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dj premier cuts quot;intelligent but not yet equivalentquot; --gt; krs-one [guru] Tell me, do you have a clue of what to do Can you groove to this smooth tune, you must presume It's important, for you to follow this creation And hey son, life is more than having fun So run and get some help with the problems that you face Take a taste of the bass put your perspective in place Get real, deep, s...
Big L rest in peace Do you wanna mess with this? One of the best yet, we?ve got it You can feel the realness, in this business of rap, go ahead Fresh out the gate again, time to raise the stakes again Fatten my plate again, you?ll cats know we always play to win G and g, to the stars son, haters, took this shit to far son So that's all for you I?m wipen out your whole team I'll splatter your d...
[guru] Here's the jam I slam to make it known that I diagram, write out my own rap Cast the line, watch me shine, I'll assign You to do this, you can review this Convention that comes from, combining sums from Equations or phrases, cause I begun some Exploratory digging, I'm thinking big and I'm taking all your words, cause your site is blurred And you're selfish, and rather immature I've alwa...
Shit, it ain't go hold me back, I gotta go all out to get mine A tech nine might come in handy for the next time I'm frustrated, chumps are making me mad Don't seem to understand that I'm just that bad Too gold, too bold, too fly for them to stop The man to respect 'cause I'm ripping up blocks I gotta get the dough, gotta run the show I'm flipping like a kilo, stash a million or so Go for what...
Keith e.e. emcee on a spree I'm goin for this Cause draws applause, yes I adore this I'll reteach with speech, I can accomplish I've got to flaunt this, I'm not a pessimist Yo I'm an optimist, that's why I'm droppin this I'm good I got style, cause I've stood for a while In the shadows of the others gettin mellow with the brothers Called the gang, and yes I can hang Progressin with my lesson w...
Now I got you looking stiff you numbskull, you're at a stand still Still faking that you're hard with your rhymes and got no hand skills So I'll easily drop you and stop you from rhyming Send you home to moms all bruised up and crying Then if you want you can go call your people You're gonna need a mob against me cause I'm lethal Not that I'm a violent brother to the contrary My vocals carry, ...
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Many mc's are mislead Mislead by the lies that they pump in their heads The money and the fame that they're hoping to find Will never come close to the scope of my rhyme Now some have been succesful but really And yo, these mc's are clearly not nearly Up to this level or should I say caliber Because I'm hype that the company's selling me Because they'll take a dud, talk some crud and then push...
Panch of NYG's parodies The Clipse quot;Grindin'quot; Nah you know what we gotta do? We gotta do - HINEY The b**** said, quot;Panch stand behind me And put that monster in my hiney,quot; HI-NEY My d*** about killin, never been about game When there wasn't pussy, there was always my haind Nine and a half-'ll get you in a dame Anything less is just a GOD DAMN SHAME Check my balls, my shit got bl...
Verse one: guru I say people people come on and check it out now You see the mic in my hand now watch me wreck it now What is a party if the crew ain't there? [what's your name? ] call me guru that's my man premier Now many attempts have been made to hold us back? Slander the name and with-hold facts But I'm the type of brother with much more game I got a sure aim and if I find you're to blame...
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I'm not sure about any of these names Mami mary, mary coleman that is I love you, rest in peace You still here though Word up This goes out to you Mary parker, loretta randall Grandfather bill Runy manuel, robert n'blangio Uncle c, alicia elon Giovanni [guru] To my man g.o.v., I remember how you used to be You were the illest man alive now I'm reading your eulogy Eyes so serious, you told me h...
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all sung parts in [Chorus] performed by Uncle Reo [DJ Premier] Word up Aiyyo Rome' yo Yo life ain't what it's cracked up to be these days, y'knahmean? [Rome] Word Knahmsayin? Life hard out this muh'f***er, y'knahmsayin? [DJ Premier] So you gotta make the best of a bad situation, and hold your head [Rome] Knahmsayin? You gotta progress through the struggle man [Chorus] [Guru] In this life.. ohh...
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quot;we got news for yaquot; --gt; scratched by dj premier Chorus: guru and hannibal [guru] while they devise our demise, we grow wise [hann] upset the set up, the element of surprise [both] it'z a set up [guru] it's time to upset the set up Verse one: guru Though they conspire, fake us to make us retire With the burning desire we make it out of the crossfire Thoughts are higher, elevating and...
[guru] The music started in the hearts and drums, from another land Played for everyone, by sons, of the motherland Sendin out a message of peace, to everybody and Came across the oceans in chains and shame Easing the pain, and it was without name Until some men in new orleans on rampart street Put out the sounds, and then they gave it a beat I'm talkin bout jelly roll, king, and satch I'm tal...
Yo Yo premier? Yeah whassup g? That trip to l.a., may be delayed Why whassup I'm on my way to the airport now Yeah well your boy guru got knocked What? I don't know what this is about, sounds crazy man Somethin about a gun quot;the court calls keith elam to the stand. Please approach the bench.quot; [guru] Yo they got me handcuffed, I'm down in central booking Things are f***ed up, the way my ...
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Stick up kids is out to tax 2x And this is how the story goes Brothers are amused by others brother's reps But the thing they know best is where the gun is kept 'cause in the night, you'll feel fright And at the sight of a 4-5th, I guess you just might Wanna do a dance or two 'cause they could maybe bust you for self or wit a crew No matter is you or your brother's a star He could pop you in c...
[guru] Take your time, recline and make your mind up I feel fine, so I'm gonna wind up Here's the pitch, check the switch, now watch me Hit you right to this, while I pursue this Desire, to get you, on up to step to Rhythms and rhymes, cause I respect you Unless you're a biting one, a non-writing one Reciting some of my lines, although you are blind You'll see my shadow, rather my silhouette B...
Verse 1 Strangely enough I've been struck Affected by her smile And yo, her style is worthwhile And knowing that I'm deep like a river I feel I should give her Things that those others can't deliver Contrary to what I had wished It seems that I've been dissed But hey, I don't want to miss this Wonderful opportunity My boys they try schoolin' me But see I know what I want Someone who'll be ther...
[guru] First and foremost, some rappers are sweet like fructose When I c*** back these lyrics, y'all punks best be ghost I be the seven twenty-one, eighteen twenty-one The illest one, I'm almost doper than anyone Straight out the late nights of bed-stuy Steppin up, y'all put your weapons up, I make heads fly You're artificial like saccarhin You're crazy fake, it's more than skills you be lacki...
I profess and I don't jest cause the words I manifest They will take you, sedate you, and I will stress upon You the need for, you all to feed your Mind and soul, so you can lead your-self To keep, I got a real objective here I am effective here, cause I select a clear Message to all, suckers I maul they fall from Into the pit of purgatory I go for glory, I take an inventory Countin all the to...
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Verse one: guru No way you'll never make it Come with the weak shit, I break kids Step into my zone, mad rhymes will stifle ya Lines like rifles go blast when I kick some ass A lot of rappers be like one time wonders Couldn't say a fly rhyme if there was one right under Their noses, I hate those motherf***in posers But I'm so real to them it's scary And with my unique skills nag you can't comp...
[some jamaican gwal] No matta wat we fyace We mus face de moment of trut baybe Chorus: guru They say it's lonely at the top, in whatever you do You always gotta watch motherf***ers around you Nobody's invincible, no plan is foolproof We all must meet our moment of truth Verse one: guru The same sheisty cats that you hang with, and do your thang with Could set you up and wet you up, nigga peep ...
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Refrain: It's mostly tha voice, that gets you up It's mostly tha voice, that makes you buck A lot of rappers got flavor, and some got skills But if your voice ain't dope then you need to [chill... chill... ] Up steps one, and he gets done Then up steps another, he gets smothered That's word to mother, or should I say moms I drop bombs, scorchin niggaz like napalm Sucka, boy, get off my shit Ge...
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Verse one: Other mcs in the place know I'm much too much And I'll bust 'em all up without even cussing All wannabe's are never ever gonna be nothin' Gang starr's in the house and we're crushing So suckers better be up on their p's and q's and Competition come against me and you're losing I'll use a simple style just to catch you snoozing Wake up wake up kid read the news and Take heed 'cause y...
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Yo yo gu-rizzi, yo Yo whassup son? Yo man, youknowhatimean? I need this money man Get up out in these, in these streets man Yo, so what's the deal god? I'm sayin, what you need though? Yo let me have like, two or three, three g's man I'm sayin, I'm sayin son man You know what happened last time though I gotta do what I gotta do man, I gotta eat man Whassup man? oh your baby momma stressin you?...
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[guru] The dj's name is premier, and I'm the guru echoes repeat 2x music fades sound of a large crowd cheering Will you please Will you please, take your seats and clear the aisles? rapping sound, three times
quot;from new york straight talk, america's bestquot; 3x quot;yo I'm not new to this I'm true to thisquot; quot;word upquot; quot;from new york straight talk... america's bestquot; [guru] Yo, it doesn't make sense, for you to compete against This new york vibe that gets your whole body tense Calm down, listen to a brother who knows Cause the rappers out here come up with mad different types of...
Intro: guru Word is bond, these cats been on the mic fantasizing a lot So called mc's, wannabe rappers and all that, whatever You get your knot rocked kid, yo Chorus: guru You thought you brought your best lines, but they couldn't touch mine I rocked you in your knot hope you have better luck next time repeat 2x Verse one: guru So just perhaps, you wanna challenge my style of rap Talkin bout y...
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[Boy Big] Just a nice girl, in the wrong place Just a nice nice girl, in the wrong place [Guru] What's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this? You wanna take my chips I wanna take you on trips So you can help me get my money Go ahead try it for me here's the story of my honey I'm the owner and I do more than bone you Maybe help advance like Prince did Apollonia You looking right I see...
Punks will always scheme to, create a means to take my kindness, for weakness, cause they don't seem to respect my generosity, and what it's costin me is headaches, I don't like fakes, or people bossin me around You clown, it's time I beat you down You tried to play me betray me and slay me, and now you'll drown in the river, I'll give ya, reasons you should shiver Cause when I get to wreckin ...
As I deliver rhymes with ease and walk around with my head up I'm dead up serious so don't be getting too curious Motherf***ers always wanna know what makes me tick I'll pull a phrase out quick 'cause I'm dipped and I'm slick You thought that I would slip 'cause you seen me drinking forty's It shocked you then you told your friends you saw me Well say what you want 'cause all of mine is in tac...
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Guru: Yo duke, you're dead wrong You'll never have the skills like mine I write the ill type rhymes Now I'm reaching my prime 360 dunk in your face You can't compete, you're just a basketcase Let's separate the men from the boys And put your money where your mouth is No time for toys Your game is weak, get it, so don't sleep 'cause I'll be checking and wrecking ya When I start to creep Through...
[DJ Premier] Aiyyo, what the F*** is this shit that y'all are listenin to nowadays on the radio man? You call that shit hip-hop? THAT'S SOME FAGGOT B**** SHIT Y'ALL ARE LISTENIN TO All you DJ's are lettin the program directors handcuff you and sit there and tell you how to mix? YOU F***IN ROBOTS F*** Y'ALL [Guru] Real talk, serious thoughts True and livin with a youthful vengeance, yo [Primo: ...
[scratching by Premier] quot;Y'all cats know we always play to winquot; -gt; Guru quot;Players get your pay upquot; [Verse One: Guru] For my respect, I just might have to shut you down Hang your punk ass from a limb, they'll have to cut you down See I'm tired of you faggots kickin dirt on my name While you rap clone phonies only hurtin the game I'm too persistant, plus I flow too vicious Bout ...
quot;now let's get off this negative tip, and go positivequot; --gt; chubb rock dj premier cuts n scratches [guru] Now is the chance to advance and get an outlook Create the circumstance, because I doubt books Can relay, words this way, so I'll portray A new image, and let's begin as Members who pledge to, look up ahead to A beautiful world, though we've been led to Believe it will not be and,...
quot;Now let's get off this negative tip, and go positivequot; --gt; Chubb Rock DJ Premier cuts n scratches [Guru] Now is the chance to advance and get an outlook Create the circumstance, because I doubt books can relay, words this way, so I'll portray a new image, and let's begin as members who pledge to, look up ahead to a beautiful world, though we've been led to believe it will not be and,...
[guru] My subject matter and context are blessed Vocal inflection connects, it's a slugfest Ladies approach to hear quotes from the spokesman Thoughts are like oceans for my lyrics to float in I'm absolutely astute so salute You try to be cute, and you get tossed like a crap shoot Don't misinterpret or slander Just get with the words and the way I command ya Cause you're in the right place, an...
premier scratches quot;the guruquot; It's '89, mine, I'm keithy e. the guru Premier is here with the flair, we're running to you Bust your grill with skill, as we build and fulfill I drop the wisom to quiz them, with precision we drill We're kicking wannabes down cause we're gonna be down We're moving on with the sound, see we're gonna be around For a long time, I kick the strong rhymes You're...
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[Premier scratch: quot;This mic in my hand, I'm rulinquot;] [Verse One: Guru] Stupid, you know it's time to sit and think, before we hit the brink Lockerroom, at a prize fight, before he hit the ring Like when I tell these corporate leeches they can't get a thing Or when I tell relentless rappers they had better sing The position that anyone holds could be up to grabs I'm waitin up the ave to ...
DJ Premier scratches children laughing and yelling [Chorus: Guru] Riot act, this is where we really prepare Riot act, out here we show no fear RIOT ACT, time to protect our communities Riot act, real criminals get immunity RIOT ACT, eye for an eye - so yo who want it? RIOT ACT, rushin all you cowards who fronted Riot act, let's bring the power to the people RIOT ACT, no justice then we gotta c...
quot;Wh-wh-wh-what can I say? Let me explain this to you...quot; [GangStarr] Yo, I don't even wanna fight with you man I'll lay you right where you stand You can catch a few shells One go right through your polo, man Usually I'm dolo and I gotta crazy team Car kissed the ride on you, watch for the laserbeam Shit, it's that Ol' G Flavor Remind you of a quarter bodega and that oldie behavior All...
[Intro features Elijah Shabazz from Muhammad Mosque No. 7] Peace Brother Elijah Hey peace Guru, how you doin? I'm maintainin Just been thinkin though man about the situation for today's youth man, the seeds man What's your opinion on that? Mmm that's strange I was thinkin the same thing Somethin I read in the holy Qu'ran how it says quot;Has thou seen him who belies religion? That is one who i...
[intro features elijah shabazz from muhammad mosque no. 7] Peace brother elijah Hey peace guru, how you doin? I'm maintainin Just been thinkin though man About the situation for today's youth man, the seeds man What's your opinion on that? Mmm that's strange I was thinkin the same thing Somethin I read in the holy qu'ran how it says quot;has thou seen him who belies religion? That is one who i...
One of the meanest and the cleanest And still Im kinda fiendish when Im at this Been doin this for eons Peons best to catch this Vision of excellence Precise rappin ability Bout to make some dead presidents Mackin a million g The money though its got people actin funny yo As soon as some niggas get some life They be like dummies yo Products and puppets and pawns Gettin played out When authenti...
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[DJ Premier scratching] quot;I want the public to know.. what goes onquot; quot;I mean, look at the situation - be realquot; [Verse One: Guru] The names have been changed to protect the innocent Each step is intricate, I rep magnificent Knew this kid named Ronnie, used to make cash with Caesar They made a lot of money back in the 80's crack fever Caesar was an overachiever, a kingpin and 18-an...
NYG'z] Yo, do the knowledge to the master build the blow and the spliff The new millennium, hide them a beef Gotta watch what I say to you niggaz so I calm my patience 'Cause the shit ain't really pass the statue of limitations The streets still holler about how strong I am Niggaz I hurt still holler about how wrong I am As a little nigger broke, thinking soda and coke Had me amazed how my ste...
So many things will happen that one can't explain You find yourself saying quot;who mequot;, time and again They say what goes around, comes around Ahun, so think about it while you're messing up clown A mother's love and a father's concern Here is the reason you should listen and learn 'cause quick schemes and fast living can kill ya I know how the excitement and danger can thrill ya But take...
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This jam is dedicated To that woman that knows what she wants And just how to get it, word up She knows what she wants 2x Yo, she knows what she wants She knows what she wants and just how to get it She knows what she wants Yeah, she knows what she wants She knows what she wants She knows what she wants and just how to get it She knows what she wants, she's bold so she flaunts Her hourglass je...
Intro: Skills, skills, skills [DJ Premier Scratching] "My Microphone" "It's Skills"-KRS One "The funky beat" "It's skills"-KRS One [Chorus: Guru] Skills Top rank point blank we vital Spit flows rip shows peep the recital Skills Now, you feel it when we drop those Hot beats stop phoes killin shit we got those Skills It's, the music that the street love Each thug, is now reppin this with deep lo...
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5 carloads deep, time to go do a show Got a massive crew and we're ready to roll So I grab my gear hop in the whip and ride Premier he's got the fly dope system inside But my shit cranks too and we've got mad tapes Of all the underground groups with the lyrics and bass Off into the new york night we go Dre large got the camera biggest, gord's got three rolls of film So we can take the macked o...
Verse one: jeru the damaja Last year record companies were chumpin me But now like chicks they all be up on me And me so horny, I hit em like a groupie Snatch off my hat wash my d*** and keep it movin Showing and proving on a day to day basis I rip new york and a million different places State to state country to country My skills are legend in the style of poetry I've paid my dues to this gam...
Verse one: Get with this get with this Get with this 'cause you got no choice Rappers sometimes you'll find make dough But yo you know they've got no voice Get him off the podium he ain't no speaker Yes he's just a phony and look at his sneakers Played out of style out of rhymes He's out his mind Lost his way lost his pay I'm takin' his props so call the cops You can call 'em but I know 'em Sw...
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dj premier cuts the phrase quot;step up...quot; over and over [guru] Once you step in the arena, cheater; you're gonna be a- Mazed when you gaze at the armor on this leader Fully clad and glad to find a cause, I won't pause Fear is a joke, slowpoke, I'm like claws That'll rip 'cause your gift, is merely flesh Superficial and I wish you, would give it a rest But if you don't, I'll unsheath my e...
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Presenting you with alternative music 'cause, yo, the struggle is tough, and we must learn to live through it Pleasure and pain, pain and pleasure We gotta maintain a balance to obtain the treasure Not really preaching or teaching but just reaching Out to a brother or sister who is keeping The faith and trying hard to get straight The time is crucial so I think we must congregate Let's have a ...
Mc's be fakin' so now they get taken Chorus: Fake mc's, they always act hard But won't walk the street without they bodyguard I hate fake mc's, they always act hard But won't walk the street without they bodyguard Verse one: Mc's I lay out like stiffs in the morgue Praise the lord you're in awe when I'm grippin the mic cord Rhymes I rip with swift execution One verse to coerce your girl to pro...
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quot;now what you hear is not a testquot; --gt; sugarhill gang cut up 4x by dj premier [guru] Well goodness gracious, let me just take this Time out to pull a rhyme out, and update this For you and yours, simply because Some mc's have luck but suck So I pluck em like feathers on the back of a chicken Cause I'm mad like a pit when my man says, quot;sick 'emquot; Positive is the mindstate, but i...
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I never thought that you would crab me Undermine me, and backstab me But I can see clearly now the rain is gone The pain is gone but what you did was still wrong There was a few times I needed your support But you tried to play me like an indoor sport Like racquetball, tennis, fool, whatever All I know is you attempted to be clever Nevertheless, cleverness can't impress Cause now you've been e...
Intro/chorus: Take two and pass 3x So the blunt will last Take two and pass so we can all get blunted Don't smoke ciggarettes so my growth ain't stunted We got at least five head so I rolled a white owl It's the break of dawn and we're awake like night owls Phillies are cool but they burn much quicker... ... hey yo come on pass that shit nigga We lounge to the sounds as we leave from uptown It...
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- Aiiyo son, it seems like, everyday more and more people begin to get more foul Uhn, now dig.. Association breeze some relation Let me tell you what happened I'm driving the other night, these two faggots they pull me over Talking like I got a broken taillight They got a broken headlight They shake me down, they tellin me that they gon' come and see me tomorrow and have somethin' for them - W...
Chorus: Gotta be the illest brother to claim respect It takes the illest brother just to get respect Got to be the illest brother when it's time to get wreck Got to be the illest brother when I get my mic check I'm one of the illest brothers known to man But if you don't understand, see I'm a grown man And I stand 5'8quot; and 3 quarters Giving orders to my sqaudron 'cause I'm like the sergean...
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Intro/chorus: repeat 2x Make money money -- go shoppin Take money money -- go shoppin No matter what the weather, winter spring or fall We'll be doin it... quot;at the mallquot; [g-dep] Yo what the deal cousin, gave him a pound now we huggin In the mall thuggin, buggin, spent a few hundred Shorties must be lovin, shit, jigg to my wallow's They watch like movado so I floss like I'm lotto You ai...
The meaning of the name gangstarr, well I'll tell ya It means I find my mind can excel to A greater type of thought, brought by the things that I've been taught In relation to things that I rebel to divine and combine With a sense of confidence Accomplishments, are achieved off lots of gifts But slopiness, I could never tolerate it Not the guru nor premier you don't know how long we've waited ...
quot;there's a bulletin - state police, princeton junctionquot; quot;the militia... Certain individuals of unidentified nature Is now under complete controlquot; quot;hip-hop is not, what it is today..quot; quot;it's the real echoes... it's the militiaquot; Verse one: big shug If heads only knew how I felt about the rap game They'd relocate, and change their f***in name I eradicate movefakers,...
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[DJ Premier] quot;One-two..quot; quot;One-two, shots to the chin.. knock you outquot; quot;One-two..quot; quot;Devestatingquot; quot;On da micquot; quot;One-two..quot; quot;The maker, ownerquot; quot;Come on, now come onquot; [Verse One: Guru] Got you quiddear and ski-dared, fearin what we might do And you can give me all mine in cash, that will suffice dude In the streets deep, we roll throug...
Verse one: New york, new york is where we live and we're thorough Never taking shorts 'cause brooklyn's the borough Peace to uptown, to queens and the bronx Long island and jersey get as fly as they want Where we rest is no joke So let me break it down to sections for you slowpokes Fort green, bedstuy, flatbush, brownsville Crown heights and east new york will be down till Medina takes respect...
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[guru] Boom bash dash, I had to break, I had to getaway Packed my bags, to leave for good, it was a monday Kissed my mother, gave my pops a pound Then he hugged me, and then he turned around I threw the duffelbag over my shoulder It was time to get props kid, cause now I'm older Time to fend for myself jack So i'ma go for mine, and maybe never come back Stopped at the lye spot before I hit the...
You do your first bid and dirt to get your name known You never talk too much to get your spot blown Now you're no longer just a face in the crowd You're gettin so much respect that niggaz might as well bow And movin up with your hustle like you planned it Rakin dough like the world's greatest bandit Always got one eye open, for the stick-up kids postin So much cream chumps they can't understa...
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Aiiyo son, it seems like, everyday more and more people begin to get more foul Uhn, now dig.. Association breeds similation Let me tell you what happened I'm driving the other night, these two faggots they pull me over Talking like I got a broken taillight They got a broken headlight They shake me down, they tellin me that they gon' come and see me tomorrow and have somethin' for them - Word, ...
Tons o' guns everybody's getting strapped Tons o' guns got to watch the way you act Tons o' guns real easy to get Tons o' guns bringing nothing but death Tons o' guns are in the streets nowadays It's big money and you know crime pays Check your nearest overpopulated ghetto They greet you with a pistol not trying to say hello Mad kids packed 'cos the neighbourhood's like that Want some shit tha...
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[Smiley] Aiyyo I got the dimes that I get, I got the dimes that I bring [Preem'] Yo, yo yo [Smiley] Yo Preem', what's good? [Preem'] What's good man - you still f***in with that shit son? [Smiley] Yo, don't even come at me with that bullshit man, whassup? [Preem'] I'm sayin man, you said you was gonna leave this shit alone [Preem'] You still on that bullshit nigga [Smiley] Son.. SON I'll leave...
quot;tell the people what you're here forquot; Intro/chorus: guru It's the message in the song that makes you rock on Some people go to places where they don't belong Whether wrong or right, a lot of people fight But I'm here to bless this mic, aight? Verse one: guru I take action the minute that the crowd gets hype I'm type crashin, down like a meteorite I'm bogart-ing, mics and whole stages ...
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Verse 1 [Scratch: Telephone ringing] quot;Who's this? Juanita? Fatima? Solika? Oh, it's Freda? Look, I have a question, just what is it that you need A man, a lover, maybe someone to talk to? Or could it be you're schemin'? Oh, not you Well listen, I got this phone installed for business And who gave you our number? Seriously, what is this? The new fad? Now you wanna kick it to a rapper, DJ or...
[Fat Joe] yeah uh, GangStarr Crack Man, M.O.P. uh, BX, Brooknam, haha come on living legends, ya heard me? yeah uh yo uh I got seven Mac 11s about eight .38 Nine nines, Mac 10s man this shit never end Even if the apple won't spin I reach in my back pocket and blast you and his twin Niggaz yellin out the window quot;Joe's at it againquot; But this bastard's got lawyers, keep him outta the pen I...
Intro quot;knowledge is power, and knowledge can be the difference between life Or death...you should know the truth and the truth shall set you Free.quot; Verse 1 I was raised like a muslim Prayin' to the east Nature of my life relates rhymes I release Like a cannon 'cause I been plannin' to be rammin' what I wrote Straight on a plate down your throat So digest as I suggest we take a good loo...
Sick thoughts on my mind with no self-control Uplift your soul and make the brothers wanna roll Sixteen years old with heart that's gold Yo check it check it out like this, here we go Run around the streets cold strapped like an alley rat But now I'm gettin much props like a fat cat A young mack but I don't think I'm all that I just can't sweat another brother's bozack So what the f***, y'all ...
Are you working? What kind of work do you do? Uhh... quot;boy, what is it you want to do when you grow up? Aiyyo I'm gonna be on ti-dop, that's all my eyes can see Victory is mine, yeah surprisingly I've been laying, waiting for your next mistake I put in work, and watch my status escalate Now i'ma start collectin props, connectin plots Networkin like a conference, cause the nonsense is yet to...
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[Guru] That makes me know that, we we we we're doin We had the right idea in the beginning And and we just need to maintain our focus, and elevate We what we do we update our formulas We have certain formulas but we update em oh right with the times, and everything y'know And and so.. y'know The rhyme style is elevated The style of beats is elevated but it's still Guru and Premier And it's alw...
inhaling and coughing [Premier] Yo, you alright man? .. You zonin? scratched: quot;I.. I speak that..quot; [Premier] what's the deal? scratched: quot;I speak that re-real shit, just listenquot; [Verse One: Guru] Yo I pop your lid, I got to live I ain't tall but I can show y'all what a problem is I like to zone, I'm nice with chrome I keep a vast stash of Magnums cause I like to bone I play the...

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Daily Operation
Verse one I'm 2 deep and yes much too complicated My lines when stated are quite often underrated So consider it a privilege to hear this Those weak-minded opinions could never come near this For my outlook on life is a profound view Whil the suckers act down thinking that they sound new Only a few sound true Me and the crew know who 'cause you see me and the fellas have been waiting for a whi...
You can't tell me life was meant to be like this A black man in a world dominated by whiteness Ever since the declaration of independence We've been easily brainwashed by just one sentence It goes: all men are created equal That's why corrupt governments kill innocent people With chemical warfare they created crack and aids Got the public thinking these were things that black folks made And ev...
Brave is the knave who steps up to be slayed By the one who forgave him for his first mistakes He'd best behave, or i'ma send him a wave Of some shocking volts, he doesn't know what he's talkin about He's kickin a bunch of crap so I'll be the judge of that The boy lacks artistry but still he tries hard to be An entertainer, but instead he's a waste of My time and your time so I'll kick the pur...
Now I got you looking stiff you numbskull, you're at a stand still Still faking that you're hard with your rhymes and got no hand skills So I'll easily drop you and stop you from rhyming Send you home to moms all bruised up and crying Then if you want you can go call your people You're gonna need a mob against me cause I'm lethal Not that I'm a violent brother to the contrary My vocals carry, ...
Verse one: Other mcs in the place know I'm much too much And I'll bust 'em all up without even cussing All wannabe's are never ever gonna be nothin' Gang starr's in the house and we're crushing So suckers better be up on their p's and q's and Competition come against me and you're losing I'll use a simple style just to catch you snoozing Wake up wake up kid read the news and Take heed 'cause y...
As I deliver rhymes with ease and walk around with my head up I'm dead up serious so don't be getting too curious Motherf***ers always wanna know what makes me tick I'll pull a phrase out quick 'cause I'm dipped and I'm slick You thought that I would slip 'cause you seen me drinking forty's It shocked you then you told your friends you saw me Well say what you want 'cause all of mine is in tac...
Verse one: Get with this get with this Get with this 'cause you got no choice Rappers sometimes you'll find make dough But yo you know they've got no voice Get him off the podium he ain't no speaker Yes he's just a phony and look at his sneakers Played out of style out of rhymes He's out his mind Lost his way lost his pay I'm takin' his props so call the cops You can call 'em but I know 'em Sw...
Chorus: Gotta be the illest brother to claim respect It takes the illest brother just to get respect Got to be the illest brother when it's time to get wreck Got to be the illest brother when I get my mic check I'm one of the illest brothers known to man But if you don't understand, see I'm a grown man And I stand 5'8quot; and 3 quarters Giving orders to my sqaudron 'cause I'm like the sergean...
Verse one: New york, new york is where we live and we're thorough Never taking shorts 'cause brooklyn's the borough Peace to uptown, to queens and the bronx Long island and jersey get as fly as they want Where we rest is no joke So let me break it down to sections for you slowpokes Fort green, bedstuy, flatbush, brownsville Crown heights and east new york will be down till Medina takes respect...
Full Clip: A Decade Of Gang Starr
I'm like a sniper rhymes'll strike ya when I'm rockin Mad chicks be jockin' when the g starr's talking And that's because my word is bond I get much fan mail and I always respond So tell your hon to write me too Make sure she puts attention mr. guru Brothers know the flow is unique I got 100 wild styles in my black valise Mc's wanna be me so they keep askin For me to teach 'em methods both slo...
Verse one You know I used to be a player, fly girl layer and a heartbreaker, Lovemaker, backbreaker but then I made a Mistake yes I fell in love with this ill chick Sweatin' me for money, my name and the dilsnick My homeboys told me to drop her for it would be to my benefit She used to say I'd better quit hanging with those derelects Romancing is my thing but I can't swing with no scheming hoe...
Big L rest in peace Do you wanna mess with this? One of the best yet, we?ve got it You can feel the realness, in this business of rap, go ahead Fresh out the gate again, time to raise the stakes again Fatten my plate again, you?ll cats know we always play to win G and g, to the stars son, haters, took this shit to far son So that's all for you I?m wipen out your whole team I'll splatter your d...
5 carloads deep, time to go do a show Got a massive crew and we're ready to roll So I grab my gear hop in the whip and ride Premier he's got the fly dope system inside But my shit cranks too and we've got mad tapes Of all the underground groups with the lyrics and bass Off into the new york night we go Dre large got the camera biggest, gord's got three rolls of film So we can take the macked o...
I never thought that you would crab me Undermine me, and backstab me But I can see clearly now the rain is gone The pain is gone but what you did was still wrong There was a few times I needed your support But you tried to play me like an indoor sport Like racquetball, tennis, fool, whatever All I know is you attempted to be clever Nevertheless, cleverness can't impress Cause now you've been e...
Hard To Earn
phife from quot;check the rhimequot;now here's a funky introduction scratching Guru: chorus 12x: It's alongwaytogo, when you don't know where you're going You don't know where you're going when you're lost lost Guru: What you need is more direction and get yourself some protection I thought by now that you have learned your lesson I'm stressin points and slammin all joints you call the real sh...
quot;get on itquot; --gt; dj premier cuts 'n' scratchs lovely [guru] One two checka, get, down and dirty And my sounds are worthy of respect So i'ma flex my text just like a, major takeover Chumps pass the mic over Growin more and more nervous when I serve this ass whoopin Comin straight out of brooklyn, baldhead from the old school Born to rule with more class than billy dee To a pussy emcee,...
Take this for example young brothers want rep Cause in the life they're living, you can't half step It starts with the young ones doing crime for fun And if you ain't down, you'll get played out son So let's get a car, you know, a fly whip Get a dent, pull a screwdriver, and be off quick With a dope ride, yeah, and a rowdy crew We can bag us a benz and an audi, too Even a jeep or a van, goddam...
Verse one: guru No way you'll never make it Come with the weak shit, I break kids Step into my zone, mad rhymes will stifle ya Lines like rifles go blast when I kick some ass A lot of rappers be like one time wonders Couldn't say a fly rhyme if there was one right under Their noses, I hate those motherf***in posers But I'm so real to them it's scary And with my unique skills nag you can't comp...
Refrain: It's mostly tha voice, that gets you up It's mostly tha voice, that makes you buck A lot of rappers got flavor, and some got skills But if your voice ain't dope then you need to [chill... chill... ] Up steps one, and he gets done Then up steps another, he gets smothered That's word to mother, or should I say moms I drop bombs, scorchin niggaz like napalm Sucka, boy, get off my shit Ge...
Moment Of Truth
Introphone conversation: Yo what up son? -yo what up kid? Yo, you holdin your head up? -i'm tryin to man, but the system is shady Word man they always man, they always tryin To keep a good brother down, but I'm sayin We still, you know we got love for you son And we prayin for you and we, you know We tryin to hold it down wh You know while you in there man -no question Hopefully they won't kee...
I'm not sure about any of these names Mami mary, mary coleman that is I love you, rest in peace You still here though Word up This goes out to you Mary parker, loretta randall Grandfather bill Runy manuel, robert n'blangio Uncle c, alicia elon Giovanni [guru] To my man g.o.v., I remember how you used to be You were the illest man alive now I'm reading your eulogy Eyes so serious, you told me h...
Yo Yo premier? Yeah whassup g? That trip to l.a., may be delayed Why whassup I'm on my way to the airport now Yeah well your boy guru got knocked What? I don't know what this is about, sounds crazy man Somethin about a gun quot;the court calls keith elam to the stand. Please approach the bench.quot; [guru] Yo they got me handcuffed, I'm down in central booking Things are f***ed up, the way my ...
[some jamaican gwal] No matta wat we fyace We mus face de moment of trut baybe Chorus: guru They say it's lonely at the top, in whatever you do You always gotta watch motherf***ers around you Nobody's invincible, no plan is foolproof We all must meet our moment of truth Verse one: guru The same sheisty cats that you hang with, and do your thang with Could set you up and wet you up, nigga peep ...
Yo yo gu-rizzi, yo Yo whassup son? Yo man, youknowhatimean? I need this money man Get up out in these, in these streets man Yo, so what's the deal god? I'm sayin, what you need though? Yo let me have like, two or three, three g's man I'm sayin, I'm sayin son man You know what happened last time though I gotta do what I gotta do man, I gotta eat man Whassup man? oh your baby momma stressin you?...
quot;from new york straight talk, america's bestquot; 3x quot;yo I'm not new to this I'm true to thisquot; quot;word upquot; quot;from new york straight talk... america's bestquot; [guru] Yo, it doesn't make sense, for you to compete against This new york vibe that gets your whole body tense Calm down, listen to a brother who knows Cause the rappers out here come up with mad different types of...
Intro: guru Word is bond, these cats been on the mic fantasizing a lot So called mc's, wannabe rappers and all that, whatever You get your knot rocked kid, yo Chorus: guru You thought you brought your best lines, but they couldn't touch mine I rocked you in your knot hope you have better luck next time repeat 2x Verse one: guru So just perhaps, you wanna challenge my style of rap Talkin bout y...
Are you working? What kind of work do you do? Uhh... quot;boy, what is it you want to do when you grow up? Aiyyo I'm gonna be on ti-dop, that's all my eyes can see Victory is mine, yeah surprisingly I've been laying, waiting for your next mistake I put in work, and watch my status escalate Now i'ma start collectin props, connectin plots Networkin like a conference, cause the nonsense is yet to...
No More Mr. Nice Guy
[guru] Chumps tryin me, but when they eyein me I build in skills, and to enhance my chances I'm thrilled, to be involved with solvin All the problems, with the way that the sound Has gone down, so I frown at the scene Where you be takin it, and like the winds of change I'll be breakin it up, shakin it up Clearing it out, airing it out, and bearing the clout On my chest, like a crest that rests...
[guru] All, all.. let's get together now This is the time for gettin fresh for the weather now Seek the sheik speakin, and those keepin the faith We won't have to hesitate We just skate, straight, into the heart of it This is the scene and I'm the dean and here's the start of it So see how things should be, and come along with me Agree with this decree, and let your conscience be free quot;let...
[guru] Here's the jam I slam to make it known that I diagram, write out my own rap Cast the line, watch me shine, I'll assign You to do this, you can review this Convention that comes from, combining sums from Equations or phrases, cause I begun some Exploratory digging, I'm thinking big and I'm taking all your words, cause your site is blurred And you're selfish, and rather immature I've alwa...
Keith e.e. emcee on a spree I'm goin for this Cause draws applause, yes I adore this I'll reteach with speech, I can accomplish I've got to flaunt this, I'm not a pessimist Yo I'm an optimist, that's why I'm droppin this I'm good I got style, cause I've stood for a while In the shadows of the others gettin mellow with the brothers Called the gang, and yes I can hang Progressin with my lesson w...
[guru] The music started in the hearts and drums, from another land Played for everyone, by sons, of the motherland Sendin out a message of peace, to everybody and Came across the oceans in chains and shame Easing the pain, and it was without name Until some men in new orleans on rampart street Put out the sounds, and then they gave it a beat I'm talkin bout jelly roll, king, and satch I'm tal...
I profess and I don't jest cause the words I manifest They will take you, sedate you, and I will stress upon You the need for, you all to feed your Mind and soul, so you can lead your-self To keep, I got a real objective here I am effective here, cause I select a clear Message to all, suckers I maul they fall from Into the pit of purgatory I go for glory, I take an inventory Countin all the to...
quot;now let's get off this negative tip, and go positivequot; --gt; chubb rock dj premier cuts n scratches [guru] Now is the chance to advance and get an outlook Create the circumstance, because I doubt books Can relay, words this way, so I'll portray A new image, and let's begin as Members who pledge to, look up ahead to A beautiful world, though we've been led to Believe it will not be and,...
premier scratches quot;the guruquot; It's '89, mine, I'm keithy e. the guru Premier is here with the flair, we're running to you Bust your grill with skill, as we build and fulfill I drop the wisom to quiz them, with precision we drill We're kicking wannabes down cause we're gonna be down We're moving on with the sound, see we're gonna be around For a long time, I kick the strong rhymes You're...
Step In The Arena
dj premier scratches quot;at this time I have the honor to present to youquot; [guru] Parahraphs, portraying my viewpoint So stay attentive, cause this is a new joint From the g-a-n-g with the info Lyrical elements emerge from the intro Forming a poetic mass over pathetic trash Other writers are outclassed Surpassed by the words and the wit Rhymes fit and hit cause that's how we designed it Pa...
Expanding the depth of your brainpower Ours is a better gift, not to be bragging nor lolligagging I can see dimensions of sound and light around my mic Transmitting lyrics like teletype Reacting to a beat in a whisper And like a transistor, I'm sounding dope when I'm crisper The shortest length between two points is a straight line I've gotta take mine, I heard it through the grapevine That so...
[guru] You puny protozoa, you're so minute you didn't know the Gang has been watchin but instead of just squashin you I'm scoopin you up out of the muck you wallow in Like a cheif chemist, other scientists are followin Plannin to examine you, on a petrie dish Sticking you and frickin you, just a teenie bit I'm clever, with science, but never relyin On false words from cowards who forever be tr...
dj premier cuts quot;intelligent but not yet equivalentquot; --gt; krs-one [guru] Tell me, do you have a clue of what to do Can you groove to this smooth tune, you must presume It's important, for you to follow this creation And hey son, life is more than having fun So run and get some help with the problems that you face Take a taste of the bass put your perspective in place Get real, deep, s...
Many mc's are mislead Mislead by the lies that they pump in their heads The money and the fame that they're hoping to find Will never come close to the scope of my rhyme Now some have been succesful but really And yo, these mc's are clearly not nearly Up to this level or should I say caliber Because I'm hype that the company's selling me Because they'll take a dud, talk some crud and then push...
Stick up kids is out to tax 2x And this is how the story goes Brothers are amused by others brother's reps But the thing they know best is where the gun is kept 'cause in the night, you'll feel fright And at the sight of a 4-5th, I guess you just might Wanna do a dance or two 'cause they could maybe bust you for self or wit a crew No matter is you or your brother's a star He could pop you in c...
Verse 1 Strangely enough I've been struck Affected by her smile And yo, her style is worthwhile And knowing that I'm deep like a river I feel I should give her Things that those others can't deliver Contrary to what I had wished It seems that I've been dissed But hey, I don't want to miss this Wonderful opportunity My boys they try schoolin' me But see I know what I want Someone who'll be ther...
[guru] My subject matter and context are blessed Vocal inflection connects, it's a slugfest Ladies approach to hear quotes from the spokesman Thoughts are like oceans for my lyrics to float in I'm absolutely astute so salute You try to be cute, and you get tossed like a crap shoot Don't misinterpret or slander Just get with the words and the way I command ya Cause you're in the right place, an...
So many things will happen that one can't explain You find yourself saying quot;who mequot;, time and again They say what goes around, comes around Ahun, so think about it while you're messing up clown A mother's love and a father's concern Here is the reason you should listen and learn 'cause quick schemes and fast living can kill ya I know how the excitement and danger can thrill ya But take...
dj premier cuts the phrase quot;step up...quot; over and over [guru] Once you step in the arena, cheater; you're gonna be a- Mazed when you gaze at the armor on this leader Fully clad and glad to find a cause, I won't pause Fear is a joke, slowpoke, I'm like claws That'll rip 'cause your gift, is merely flesh Superficial and I wish you, would give it a rest But if you don't, I'll unsheath my e...
Presenting you with alternative music 'cause, yo, the struggle is tough, and we must learn to live through it Pleasure and pain, pain and pleasure We gotta maintain a balance to obtain the treasure Not really preaching or teaching but just reaching Out to a brother or sister who is keeping The faith and trying hard to get straight The time is crucial so I think we must congregate Let's have a ...
quot;now what you hear is not a testquot; --gt; sugarhill gang cut up 4x by dj premier [guru] Well goodness gracious, let me just take this Time out to pull a rhyme out, and update this For you and yours, simply because Some mc's have luck but suck So I pluck em like feathers on the back of a chicken Cause I'm mad like a pit when my man says, quot;sick 'emquot; Positive is the mindstate, but i...
The Ownerz
Intro: Skills, skills, skills [DJ Premier Scratching] "My Microphone" "It's Skills"-KRS One "The funky beat" "It's skills"-KRS One [Chorus: Guru] Skills Top rank point blank we vital Spit flows rip shows peep the recital Skills Now, you feel it when we drop those Hot beats stop phoes killin shit we got those Skills It's, the music that the street love Each thug, is now reppin this with deep lo...