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lyrics

Verse 1 (DJ Shatter):
Been a long time coming
Memories help me to see that
A long time ago, I planted a seed that grew
Into my vocabulary and stage presence.
It’s such a gift to live in the present.
Sometimes we forget, just gotta reflect for second
To bring us back into the moment we are blessed with.
I believe in a higher power like Kendrick.
It’s a different universe when you communicate with spirits.
It’s not hard to hear it.
They guide me in what I do.
So no matter what light I seek, I know that it’s true.
My mission is substantial.
Not just aiming to make a name.
I earned my respect one day at a time.
So for every sucka that hates, I got real friends that got my back
Even when I ain’t on stage.
How ya like that?
It’s more than spittin’ rhymes, passing times, kickin’ punchlines.
I exercise my demons, leave my body and come back to life.
Gotta stay grounded most the time.
Who’s to say I can’t travel anywhere in my mind.
Harnessing the powers that be is elemental to me.
Why do you think Stevie Wonder has better vision than those who can see?

Chorus (x2):
It gives me the chills just to wake up.
It gives me the chills just to be.
Now I understand why Common made that album.
My eyes are open now.
It helped me to see.
Life is free, it’s living that costs.
Paying our tolls, calling someone else boss.
Sometimes I’m at a loss, I have nothing to say.
Other times, you can’t pull the mic away.

Verse 2:
Freestyle ciphers.
Instrumentals on the decks.
Cut the scratch, back and forth.
Fade it out, bring it back.
MC’s act like they don’t know.
Coming from a place where they’ll choke you with the mic cord.
So you better know how to flow.
Quit rapping over your lyrics.
Ain’t nobody trying to hear it.
Even if your tracks are nice, nobody coming near it.
Mixtapes are mistake, make an original beat.
Even if it’s horrible, unleash it to the street.
When you first start out, they’ll tell you where it needs a tweak.
Bump it loud in your ride so you can feel the quality.
If it doesn’t measure up to your favorite tracks,
We got a problem, G.
This ain’t a manifesto, I’m just being honest.
Pay your dues, don’t fake your dues.
Quality over profit.
Musical economics.
We can all be a hot stock tip.
If we follow our souls,
the hearts and minds of others will stop and watch it.

Chorus (x2)

Verse 3:
If you perform a set, don’t just buy on shows
And forget to sell tickets.
Spread the word to everyone you know.
Promote your shhh if you want to own it.
If they really enjoy it, they’ll let you know about it.
The other side of that is that if they really know ya,
They’ll tell ya when to quit.
So if you ain’t really devoted to art you should listen to ‘em.
Hip-hop is not hiring.
Ask any exec who’s ever been fired, G.
That’s some real spit.
Need to clean this microphone.
A real MC can get in and out that zone.
I would rock rhymes until the night is done.
Been there, done it so many times.
Need more evidence?
Download my timeline.
Now get the rest out my way
Like Christian Bale’s eye line.

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from Good Medicine (Clean Version), released July 10, 2020

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Sublmnl Rnsons Santa Fe, New Mexico

Long time members of the Southwest’s largest hip-hop collective, the Dezert Banditz, Santa Fe members Cas Uno, Mr. UnXnown & DJ Shatter formed a trio which emphasizes beatboxing and freestyling as essential elements to their live performances.

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