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I never thought I would have the patience
To make it to today, this is really all amazing
Executing moves, without no hesitation
My attention is fixed on the goals I’ve been chasing
Even though it’s less of a race
We still kept it moving up at a rapid pace
Embracing all the hate that we on the daily face
And I’m not one to apply any pressure on the brakes
We kept busy, now we're gone off the rails
As a result built a little buzz without fail
It would make sense that a child of the stereo
Would make so much noise anywhere he goes
Stir jams slow, let it bubble on the burner
I’m studying the craft, so that I can take it further
Hone in on it, let it thrive under the nurture
So every syllable spit is a murder
Raise your glass make a toast to the host
You meant it when you said you were going for the gold
Oh
I’ll misdirect your ill-willed sentiments
And those who feign trust to flash fangs for my fellowship
I’m stomping down the yellow brick
I made my own trail crushing rocks into sediments
Praise the sun in all its glory and its splendor
Embracing the summer it's a never ending bender
It’s a scent mixture of mint and citronella
Harmonize with angels you can catch me singing tenor
I'm forever searching for an answer in the sky
The vision is two-sided and here's the reason why
I'm blinded by the hype and shine of the city lights
While I'm guided by the plight of bass lines that fight
School may be out but I'm lecturing these lessons
Grab a friend and tell them, you should pass along the message
Here's a serving of all that I've invested
No need to rush, there's plenty left for seconds
Raise your glass make a toast to the host
You meant it when you said you were going for the gold
Well, say it ain't so
When it's all said and done I'll be walking with the sun
We can see the days turn when it's all said and done
When it's all said and done I'll be walking with the sun
We can see the days turn when it's all said and done
When it's all said and done I'll be walking with the sun
And if you don't mind I'll just be on my way
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Ayo, I’m pushing through, swerving lanes on avenues
Supplying you with the mightiest and fattest tunes
I’m dapping dudes, live and let live be my attitude
I couldn’t stay mad at you, if you're showing gratitude
Found solace in the solitude of my room
That’s the mantra, "I do me, you do you"
Handle the waves or drown in monsoons
But much respect due for those who crush grooves
Silly grins stated as sinister, insidious
Dedicated to maliciousness at its shadiest
An old soul, like classic solid gold
In about a minute i’m-a put you on hold
And it’s back to the grill again
Sparking flames like how them Phiillies and Swishers get
Pass it on to my niggas really holding
Cap that shit, wrap that shit, smoke it
Relax toke it, all these moments golden
Cup was overflowing heavy handed when I’m pouring
Like the storm, it rains thunderous, destructive
I love it, label me epitome of gluttonous
Running it, talking shit for the fuck of it
Rub it all in 'til you can get enough of it
I’m stuck in a rut stubborn as my gut
When it comes to the drink, iron lung for the bud
And I know that been on your own
And I know that it’s been too long
Yeah, no matter where you go
Just push on, you must know
You’re golden
You’re golden
You’re golden
Just push on, you must know
My sprit makes a deep connection to the drums
A sprouting seed that’s gonna grow to flourish in the sun
Is there any worry? None, I am nourished by the hugs
I’m reaching up to grab the stars atop the highest rung
It’s been a long road but i’m still more than willing
To bring the fly shit, to keep this ink spilling
Gave me the feeling like i just won a million
But I’m just getting started, we’re still at the beginning
I’ve learned to see any downfall as a plus
And a movement in any direction is a must
A point of reference for the milestones you touch
Keep your eyes upon the prize, don’t reply to any fuss
(You’re golden)
For the way that you manage to survive
(You’re golden)
Like the gleam that shimmers in your eye
(Golden)
That’s the shit that you gotta testify
Just throw the beat on, let that motherfucker ride
We’re out tryna get our piece of the pie
If I said that I wasn’t, you can say I was lying
Strive for each step to be greater than the last one
Momentum stay steady as to never lose traction
The track spun just as fast as the action
So passionate you can tell by laughing
And its blessed you golden by the sun
So keep pushing on, you’re on a good run
And I know that been on your own
And I know that it’s been too long
Yeah, no matter where you go
Just push on, you must know
You’re golden
You’re golden
You’re golden
Just push on, you must know
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Welcome to the spectacle
I'm moving up on a level equal to that of a professional
I see your grin, you’re looking skeptical
But when I start to spit, you’ll see I’m unforgettable
Get in line for this sideshow
Tunnel vision got you jaded, making everyone a rival
Survival of the fittest, that's what i know
Keep your word bond like your hand up on the bible
My attitude’s a testament to where I'm from
I’m more fresh than a straight edge pair of lungs
I'm up lovely, seeing no one else above me
On top of the world like a protege of Puffy
I’m comfy, never really was so classy
I'm diving into bars in Tallahassee
Step out go see the world outside
Put a cloud up to the sky, that’s how we ride. What!
I heard the sun don’t shine for the evil
If so, I’ll probably see you later in the evening
Believe me, used to be around briefly
Only now, I could give a fuck about who sees me
Fuck it, let’s take a shot in the dark
I came to break hearts just so I could call it art
Tear it all apart, take it back to the start
With only one chance, yo you know you gotta play it smart
I’m chasing dreams through alleyways and upstream
Kid supreme, living large on the scene
As you can see, it didn’t fit the personality
And that’s the reason that nobody sounds like me
And vice verse, nicest you ever heard of
The nigga that nobody ever said a bad word of
Word up, the disco before the turn up
Stinky to the nose is the shit that we burn up!
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Breathe (prod. DJ Proof)
03:01
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Look at how still the water is
Serenity is ill, can’t believe I hadn’t thought of this
Warm July nights not concerned bout where the autumn is
Soaking in all the beauty in all of this
Blink my eyes twice, thought I saw a mirage
Just like everything single thought that I’ve come across
I sorta found it odd that you weren’t happy at all
But you never really know til you take the mask off
Played it cool on the surface but below is hell
Shit, you seem to play it off real well
I had some issues too, but maybe not as bad as you
We’re dusting off the surface of our gem of a jewel
So let 'em be cruel, they seem to wanna light up a fuse
They wanna see you beaten down battered and bruised
Some days you will lose, but you know that if it was up to you
You’d be the one winning, so there’s no excuse but to
Breathe (look), ah! (Nah) don't forget to breathe
The only thing keeping you from buckling at the knees
Breathe! all we wanna do is seek peace
So please believe when you come across thee
Breathe (look), ah! (Nah) don't forget to breathe
The only thing keeping you from buckling at the knees
Breathe! all we wanna do is seek peace
So please believe when you come across thee
Please, keep the search out for what you need
It's for the sake of your own mental well-being
I tend to see the chase as a form of release
And when the goal’s obtained, you will catch some relief
Its a colorful sunset, an electric twilight
And you can catch it if you bide your time right
I always find myself right here on the turnpike
It tries to test patience just to see what it works like
I’m cutting ties from the obligations that hurt, I
Care more for my mind than I care for the burnt life
Just to be precise we are too unalike
I best reserve my time for something that felt right
I’m-a need more than just a second to collect
I battle the demons that wanna leave me off for dead
I could kill them softly, or quickly break em off instead
And see the situations for what they really meant
Breathe (look), ah! (Nah) don't forget to breathe
The only thing keeping you from buckling at the knees
Breathe! all we wanna do is seek peace
So please believe when you come across thee
Breathe (look), ah! (Nah) don't forget to breathe
The only thing keeping you from buckling at the knees
Breathe! all we wanna do is seek peace
So please believe when you come across thee
(It goes)
One, two
Don’t forget to breathe
The only thing keeping you from buckling at the knees
Three! All we wanna do is seek peace
So please believe when you come across thee
Breathe!
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If you could run the numbers this would be the best summer
I promise to pull you from the gloom you’ve been under
Soon there'll be thunder as the black clouds pass
We hit the ground running speeding fast on the gas
(Peace) Miami in the rear view mirror
Steer through clearer, approach of a new era
I feel fear of the notice of insufficient funds
Trading larger bills for tiny individual ones
(Shit) feel a little tension where my heart is
Pressure on the pedal as i’m pushing at my hardest
Every stop sign, and every passing toll booth
Every little town is another cycle we roll through
(Itch) anticipation inch by inch
I pace my breathing steps as I clench my fists
Keep watch, stay 5 above the limit
There’s a voice in my head always ringing always singing...
If you could pick the splinters this would be the best winter
I’ll dig a fire pit so that we can sit and enter
A new moon blue under a clear sky view
And let the ash burn just the way it likes to
(Pop) burning like the ashes from the coal
Burning like the whiskey trickling down to my soul
Observing all the obstacles, setting modern goals
Optimal maneuvers when we’re out rocking shows
Yeah, you call me the king of the road
Always 10 steps ahead of the rest of the fold
And all that I know is when I infiltrate the airspace
It's a way to get a better view of the landscape
Planned escape, departure is certain
I just wanna change by the time we drop the curtain
Keep watch stay five above the limit
To hush the voice in my head always ringing always singing
If we can solve the problems this would be the best autumn
Clear up the air of the whatever you wanna call em
I bought a little seed it grew into a dream
I could cradle it sleep, and give it all what it needs
Ain't no time to keep it brief, I just wanna leave
And based on what i seen there is reason to believe
Cross state lines, second guess the landmines
It’s a narrow vision when you occupy the stateside
Ain’t no other way to go, but the other way
No shame, escape the shade, go out and play
I won’t feel secure until after we’re making moves
It’s the only way I know, keeping still is a sin
I just want the altitude, i just want the distance
You and i can take the world all in an instant
I just wanna blow up and burst like a piston
I just want it now i can't wait another minute so
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Sometimes you gotta rush slow, in the land of the cutthroat
I’m motivated by the fact that the funds low
I’m in defense mode as a betting man that won’t fold
That won’t move until it’s settled, until then it’s a no go
With my best flow, gotta let loose and let go
Made 'em put their hands in the air
But that’s been told, you heard it from your kinfolk
Brought up on it since I was like yea-high and a day old
You cherry picking knowledge, I'm looking through the whole scope
With a view that encompasses the whole globe
See me anytime when do a show
Lounging with the young, restless, beautiful, and bold
Hearken back to an era painted gold
Now i’m just showing off my dated bones
I wasn’t really the type who like to stay indoors
But the type who liked to rock out like stones
They say when you get there
They say when you get there, you never wanna leave
I heard when you get there
They say when you get there, you never wanna leave
They say when you get there
They say when you get there, you never wanna leave
I heard when you get there
Tell me when you get there
Don’t worry bout the bustle in the hedgerow
It’s just the bass line reminding you to get low
Lasting impressions that carry on like echos
Speaking to your conscious on an unseen level
Past the threshold, where you found something special
That shared the sentiments of jazz and heavy metal
Keep it as a secret, highly guarded like a temple
It’s how it goes when you trust your own tempo
Feeling nostalgic for the retro
All the time spent running back these instrumentals
Caught the vibe that you felt you always meant to
Just the side effects of going what you been through
And so it goes, some things never get old
Like the constant plotting of these predatory devils
With counter attacks that match your efforts tenfold
But like I said we won’t move until its settled
They say when you get there
They say when you get there, you never wanna leave
I heard when you get there
They say when you get there, you never wanna leave
They say when you get there
They say when you get there, you never wanna leave
I heard when you get there
Tell me when you get there
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It’s like i’m frozen and molded in looped moments
And I don’t even know what’s reality or bogus
I was loaded, when I sat down and wrote this
And all that glitters sometimes isn’t always golden
And lord knows it, the whole world knows it
It’s all about the passion the road you chose to show it
Stitch it sew it, keep it blended outta focus
Clear your mind with these elixirs and old potions
That’ll get you floating, mid-air suspension
Lifted from the ground straight out of this dimension
And not to mention, I’m sincere in my intentions
Believe what you want, proceed at your discretion
Need to learn a lesson 'bout the pain of daily stresses
It can be affected by the petty shit you let in
Surrender breathless, and rob you of your senses
And turn your shadow into your own worse nemesis
It was moments like this, learned from as a child
it was moments like that, made it all worth the while
It was moments like this, learned from as a child
it was moments like that, made it all worth the while
And it was moments like this, learned from as a child
it was moments like that, made it all worth the while
It was moments like this, learned from as a child
it was moments like that, made it all worth the while
I pictured better days, mind is off in a daze
Reminiscing on the past, like why’d it have to go away?
Thoughts are deep, in the backroads where they stay
For a game of ball where the god and devil play
Nothing’s been the same since our minds went astray
I alone maneuver through a thorn-bush maze
I heard the saying goes, when it rains it pains
Work the side hustle giving all that it takes
Move in silence, best way to keep balance
Made sport out of achieving the highest challenge
Lack of status, made our attack immaculate
Combating kids, with full use of all my phantom limbs
Let’s take it back a bit and walk the other half of it
My heart is all up in it, til the day I die or master it
I'll do the practice of manufacturing classics
When you play my tape, you bring it back like holy Lazarus
It was moments like this, learned from as a child
it was moments like that, made it all worth the while
It was moments like this, learned from as a child
it was moments like that, made it all worth the while
And it was moments like this, learned from as a child
it was moments like that, made it all worth the while
It was moments like this, learned from as a child
it was moments like that, made it all worth the while
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Trust Me (prod. denhead)
02:12
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Knock the dust off this rusty mic, it must be nice
To shine under these neon lights
Supremely bright, glimmer in the heat of the night
The feat of the fight, freedom to my people, alright?
Beneath the eaves, the cycle of the burning of trees
The scenery, grows with the finest greens
As you can see, loud puts me at ease
As we proceed, to give you what you need
We rushing through, busting and the breaking the algorithm
It was handwritten and scripted in hieroglyphics
Get a glimpse you can be one with the vision
Elevate your mind, that’s higher living
All’s forgiven when peace is found with in
Mixed with a little dose of the daily sin
You roll with a team that can hardly win
I’m dope and see why I’m the Artisan
I snipe these mics, I can kill the game on sight
I strive to write and shine on like starlight
Hard-hitting with all these lyrics I be delivering
Doing what it takes to bring this vision to fruition
Need to re-evaluate the way that you living
Gotta roll with the punches and the pain that's been stricken
Lord willing, I’ll stay with the clock ticking
And maybe get a chance to live out my premonitions
Believe me, the living is easy
Summer time vibes, nappy hair peasy
Waiting on my ride, now we rolling down the boulevard
Stomach full of pride got me acting like a superstar
Teeth clenching, a rush of adrenaline
Got the heart racing and revving like it’s a jet engine
Unafraid, I’m made for what I’m stepping in
If you don’t understand it, goddammit, you need to guess again
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Seven different seas and I wanna see ‘em each
Chilling under trees or even a scenic beach
Nothing’s out of reach with a head full of dreams
I’m pulling on some strings just to see what luck can bring
Stopped the muttering, blocked it out among some other things
Had to clear my mind, couldn’t take much of the cluttering
I’m a sucker for these summer swings
Like I'm prepared for all the suffering that summer can bring
Ayo, this one is a hit, it’s the story of the year
It’s a warning for what’s coming so the status is clear
The most official with a fury of a fistful of cheers
Not impossible to follow if you listen right here
Yo, I’m running the show, I just thought you should know
That i'm coming out swinging and I’m aiming for throats
I’m not one to provoke, but if you want it, let’s smoke
And if you wanna get it started I say, fuck it, let’s go!
Maybe if I make my mind up, I can go and conquer everyday
So that maybe when my time’s up, I can say I did it
Maybe if I make my mind up, I can go and conquer everyday
So that maybe when my time’s up, I can say I did it
Ugh, follow me on this odyssey
Put my soul on display so it’s there for all to see
Your lack of faith was so odd to me
Like, how do you expect to grow if you ain't putting out quality?
You were singing your woes, I'm digging for gold
I'm sipping on the this bottle, and it’s perfectly cold
Hope you’re looking for some promise in the stories we told
Hate to call it but it’s awesome what it does for the soul
I don’t fit in a mold that was made by your designers
I make my own path, by my own voices I'm guided
Eliminate the silence with the noise I’m providing
Powered by the confidence that I have trouble hiding, ugh!
Keep an eye out on this phenomenon
Ain’t a ladder tall enough to match the fucking high I’m on
The fight is strong, carry on 'til the break of dawn
Over the barriers holding you back got you taking long
Yo, that urge? Don’t fight it
Endure the growth wether or not you like it
One, two; one, two, yo mic check
Now is the time, yes
Maybe if I make my mind up, I can go and conquer everyday
So that maybe when my time’s up, I can say I did it
Maybe if I make my mind up, I can go and conquer everyday
So that maybe when my time’s up, I can say I did it
Maybe if I make my mind up
So that maybe when me time's up
I can say I did it
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Artisan P Tallahassee, Florida
Underground rapper from Florida. A mix of boom-bap and lo-fi hip-hop.
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