Listen I’m motivated by the finer things I’m talking (True/TRU) but don’t mistake it for designer jeans Cut from a different cloth But you never (a wear/aware) that Know that I’m a man, look in my eyes and imma stare back Came from the bottom of the trenches where we bleed mud So money be the driving force cause we ain’t use to see love Daddy gone, broken home, it’s the same story Not a metaphor it’s truth in these allegories Put my friends on Never in the friend zone We gon get this money right Trust me cause I’m hands on I know I got the key just gotta start up the ignition And you know I got gas that’s why im always on a mission I was put in this position Cause they say I got the gift To take us to the top of the mountain without a (lift/lyft) Every challenge in my life I embrace mine Only get a couple of chances I gotta take mine Don’t ever waste time HOOK Listen I just want you to be royalty Everything in this life Yea we know ain’t free But still don’t settle for the curb Take a chance and go and get what you deserve (X2) Verse 2 Twenty Eleven Had to readjust the system Put it in my own name, but now I’m clearer with this vision No excuse from this point on It’s all on me So if I ever die broke Then let that fall on me No attributions to the circumstance cause I done seen worse Its just mind over matter some faith and a lot of work And uuuh, possibly a little bit of stress Cause what’s gon motivate you if you always at yo best? So I grind for it Never do I whine for Looking at my watch baby I do not got (Tom Ford/Time for it) So I gotta step my game up And you gon have to respect that Feelings get left at the door That’s where we check that Just understand this lil world that we living in The competition ain’t the problem That I hope you comprehend You know this life ain’t fair It wasn’t meant to be Don’t be a silly rabbit But be all about yo celery The world was set for me to be a statistic But see I’m never in the mix when they be checking ballistics I think I’m beating every odd, I let the lord be my witness I’m on a roll America and do not ask for forgiveness nah I learn from the worst and study the best Consolidate to applicate and put the work in the flesh That lil talking don’t amuse me It really do confuse me If you ain’t bout that action by all means you can lose me Cause time is of the essence not a day spared Member when I use to ride the bus to shop at Bay Fair Now ever dollar I’m spending for me it’s winning If I put it out its gon come back Double percentage yep That’s the mind frame, we ain’t playing mind games Elevate yo people build em up until we all paid if it some secrets to success then it’s consistency Audacity, believing in yoself moving intentionally Deliberately I mean literally I’m talking outta yo mind tho Physically No stagnation, we ain’t coo wit complacence This the new talented 10th We only open for greatness You know that Black Excellence Spreading through my eloquence Elements are intelligence Wealth building and elegance Happiness over settling Anything other than that shall be irrelevant.

Black Dreams to buy yo mama a house Black Dreams just to get up off the couch Black Dreams, graduate get a job We just trynna beat the odds Black Dreams we just wanna make it out Black Dreams just to see 21 Black Dreams be a father to yo son Black Dreams don’t be out here on the run You aint gotta tote a gun Black Dreams we just wanna have fun Black Dreams we just want equal rights Black Dreams get some freedom in this life Black Dreams we just trynna get ahead Treated like Amer-icans Black Dreams we just wanna make bread Black Dreams don’t get caught up on the block Black Dreams you ain’t gotta sell rocks Black Dreams don’t get locked up in a cage Put into an early grave Black Dreams don’t get murdered by a cop Black Dreams from Black Kings and Black Queens And when it’s re-a-lity we’ll never lack things I’m talking building us up Creating Black Green So when they say we acting Black we’ll know what that means That’s Black Stocks, Black Shops, Black Crops Black owned, Black homes, Black Blocks Black care, Black shares, Black Chairs Embracing all of yo Blackness Start with yo Black hair Yo Black hips, yo Black Lips, yo Black Kiss That Black love from Black skin That’s black rich Yo Black health, yo Black wealth That’s Black Bliss When you don’t ever lose that pride in yo Black Fist Verse 2 Black Dreams to win many awards Black Dreams take my people on tour Black Dreams That I can be the man with strength to withstand All the pain that my people will endure And open doors up I can be the one to do what’s not done Though these times are heavy My spirit can lift tons (uh) Black Dreams Black Dreams turn reality I’ll know it’s real when my brothers not a casualty Salary chasin so calories racing Dealing with this pain in many ways Tell me how do we face it? Black Dreams don’t die young Keep living you got a purpose The burden though it is heavy I’m telling you that’s it worth it Black Dreams that’ll make my people proud of me I do it for the ones I love and those who doubted me Black scenes of Black beings with Black means Living in they purpose Now that’s what I call a Black Dream

Black Struggle I love you dearly You taught me how to be a man When I was down on my luck And only worth a couple bucks You still told me to be all that can That’s why I use what I got While I strive for more And when I seem to hit a wall You always open a door I turned my pain into passion Artwork on the canvas Therapeutic when I share it with the masses We are the black roses that grew from concrete Getting watered by bomb beats A garden full of rappers when it’s com-plete To be the realist You are the definition of resilient Making something that was nothing So appealing Oh yo brilliance Serving this culture to these vultures on a daily basis No matter how they write our story still they can’t erase us Divine beings from a beautiful struggle Before I go just let me tell you I love you I love HOOK We all been through the struggle before If it ain’t break you it’s a reason I know You here to serve a higher purpose Don’t ever think yo life is not worth it It’s a beautiful struggle I know for certain (x2) Verse 2 Listen I Know you always ain’t able but you make a way So have faith and never doubt that be the takeaway Miracle worker yea I seen it wit my own eyes Cause it was looking ugly then them blessings came No lie, look I can’t call it but trust me I do appreciate it That’s why I’m steady walking this path and I will not deviate They say the road you taking is scary That’s part of being great If I cant bare the burden of pain Then who gone lead the way? So just take it on the chin and I run wit it They say you want the top spot you gotta come get it It’s not a question, just a matter of time Patiently working til I stay on yo mind Part of the grind Intellectual design This is sacred geometry It’s meaning inside these verses Keep searching and you will follow me A prodigy with prophecies Building my own monopoly Cause they don’t see the purpose I’m serving I’m an anomaly HOOK We all been through the struggle before If it ain’t break you it’s a reason I know You here to serve a higher purpose Don’t ever think yo life is not worth it It’s a beautiful struggle I know for certain (x2)

Aye look Kissed by the sun So I know you perfect I’m a king so I recognize a queen when it’s worth it Down to worship Shrine leverage, divine heaven Celestial being Outta this world Yes I get it Hop in this hoopty on a one-way flight And let me bring you down to earth to experience life Don’t be afraid I know this like the back of my hand Its part of the plan I’m here to give you what you demand Do you believe I can handle what you see in yo mind? Cause if its yes then its true What you seek you shall find So if you searching for a man To love you in many ways Value yo very presence Honor and give you praise Well You aint gotta cry no mo Cause imma love you out loud Not behind closed doors Let every word that I speak into yo soul be light And just recite until we blessed to see our spirits unite Aight HOOK Lets take a ride on this trip One way all flaws we forget Where hearts steady merging Cause loves what we learning It’s out of this world Baby here you gotta earn it Verse 2 Oh what a world The beauty is of abundance Not a far fall from the tree They dropping by the dozens Pure perfection, Asymmetric Who could neglect this? When crafted by the ultimate source You are reflection Yes Couldn’t paint a better vision with the hand of Jean Basquiat Still overwhelmed by the ambiance Nature at it’s finest Blessing your royal highness Kissed by the Sun God Image of what divine is Wait Tell me if ill ever make it on this planet Requirements to get placement I know they must be outlandish But don’t panic I’ve been here before And nothing is impossible It’s options to explore So for you I will endure If given a chance I’ll be ya hero Put a L upon my chest The power of love we know Can overcome anything, so please don’t worry I’ll be right here as yo king As we carry on this journey My lady HOOK Lets take a ride on this trip One way all flaws we forget Where hearts steady merging Cause loves what we learning It’s out of this world Baby here you gotta earn it

Beautiful soul Black flower you rose Through it all stood tall A heart made of gold You are so divine Age fine as wine Every shade of yo beautiful skin I don’t mind I’m talking dark and lovely Maybe caramel Light bright Albino Don’t matter Just know the love is there Perfect creator Mother of the universe I’ll trade my life for yours To get you through the hurt Been through the struggle But you still here Unbreakable warrior Take away nothing if you shed a tear In tuned wit ya feminine side But still ride if it’s every necessary down to protect the tribe (uh) Queen by nature never anything less To receive yo love is to be blessed by the best Don’t stress Because I got yo back to the end Sincerely yours -Black men, ya number 1 fans we love you! HOOK You are you are you are you are you are Black Girl Magic You are you are you are you are you are Black Girl Magic (x2) Verse 2 I’m talking Rosa to Harriett Family Matters you carry it And when ya (wins low/winslow) You hustle if its embarrassing still To make the ends meet never cold feet I aint gotta worry bout nothing when you beside me cause I know we gon make it Without a question Unconditional love for you No second guessing Superwoman, mother, lover and friend Need academy awards all the roles yall be playing Im saying You should be nurtured Praised and highly favored You was made a little bit different by the creator I cant’ deny it You special and so unique A sum of all things First reflection of me Melodic soul to the lyrics I craft And when I’m (riding/writing) on E You give me spirit to gas At last We reached our destination The point that they realize there is no replacing A black woman HOOK You are you are you are you are you are Black Girl Magic You are you are you are you are you are Black Girl Magic (x2)

Black Code You know honor thy mother Respect they father Ride for they brother Protect our women Better raise yall children Teach economic growth Keep yo ass outta prison That’s the Black Code Keep you community safe And defend it by all means Or we’ll lose in this race Yeat that’s the Black Code Keep that poison out yo veins Kick the cup and take pride in yo name fareal That’s the Black Code Create yo own bank through a lirp But start saving if you cant Pay attention to these Black Codes Its each one teach one That’s our duty til we least reach one Take heed to these Black Codes Education is a must Keep searching you can never learn enough Free yo mind with these Black Codes Elevation over time If we utilize the codes in this rhyme Verse 2 Black Code Loyalty is a must Treason is not an option In god only we trust That’s the Black Code Learn to circulate our dollars Black owned, black business, black power Economics in these black codes Mind, body and soul Development with a purpose That’s how you stay on yo toes With these black codes Make it a point to learn a skill Share yo wealth and resources Yea that’s how you nation build Real black codes Lets control our own vision Take pride Not accepting what is given Real intentions with these black codes So study yo true history Don’t ever let yo greatness be a mystery A symphony of black codes Im talking music to yo ears Revolution that’s internal So start with yoself here With these black codes And pray it spread through the community Because the purpose here is unity We building through these black codes

See this the only kinda love that held me down Every trial and tribulation it was you that was around So I found it in my heart to give you all that I am And anything less than that cant be apart of this plan You comprehending my struggle Im putting nothing above you Bring peace when the world is crazy For that ill forever love you Never judge you Cause I don’t know the burdens you bear But through it all you stay strong and still manage to care My super woman, my ride or die, It’s you and I till the end, and time is up We meet the sky To be friends and be in love Feels so alive Beat the odds, they thought we couldn’t So who a lie? My baby you precious lady give my life of course So I know it only make sense that you my life support But when it all falls down and my soul transitions I just hope that you remember this rendition Of Black Love HOOK See sunrise in your eyes For your love wont give up the fight loves everlasting ride (x2) Verse 2 It’s Everlasting, classic, black magic Its passion that’s lasting even when all is tragic Managing damage and still no need to panic Cause love is like a drug and baby I am an addict Black love when meant to be Will have you open like forget the key Logic gone vibing off the chemistry Sweet as a symphony Its music to my ears cheers Perfect harmony orchestrating another year my dear Its only real if you open up ya heart and face fear You unlocked it from the start See to be you is an art And im just trynna master a piece So pay attention to the signs Or its disaster in reach Like sunrise in my eyes You the reason I wake Look through the windows to yo soul I can see that you great Its not a second in this life that I don’t value we shared Because I knew it had a purpose so ill always be there for you See sunrise in your eyes For your love wont give up the fight loves everlasting ride (x2)

Hey mama ya son having his own now I guess it’s real I’m finally feeling grown now 4 and a half months, but she ain’t showing much Had you a picture for Christmas but we aint make it up I promise imma be the best that I can Give you a reason to be proud of this man Ill give It all that I am And when the pressure of the world runs heavy I member how you never broke like the levees And til this day don’t forget me Cause im yo heart and soul Unconditional with the love It’ll never get old I hope to lead just like you See just like you Cause what you saw in me I couldn’t be without If only half of yo strength I could carry through life Then I know that imm be alright Yea we can sleep through the night So mama thank you for the courage and care Because of that I know im better prepared Appreciate what you shared Verse 2 Look I aint perfect but promise to do the best for ya I never did this before let me express to you That my love for you now runs deep So just imagine what its like when we meet The best creation from me Youll make me feel like my life was all worth it If you the only thing that was certain Im scared but im urgent Cause I aint never felt like this Ready to give you everything that I missed Yea imma teach you how to tie yo first tie Push yo own ride Shave yo own face Wipe a tear from yo eye How to treat a woman How to stand on yo own Always live in yo truth Let yo word be yo bond Value love, loyalty, trust That is a must Know that nothing in this life is ever given to us but be proud of who you are Honor yo last name Cause a victor is a winner No going against the grain son And imma give you all that I can But please understand its think I still lack as a man Because I never had figure well equipped to advance But still please all im asking is you give me a chance? Verse 3 Strike 1 strike 2 Now it’s a homerun We knocked it outta the park And got our own son The greatest gift in life, baby you did that It ain’t no way in this world that I can pay you back But I promise I’ll be right by yo side For every moment when you laugh and you cry When you low and you high No you ain’t gotta face this world alone Cause you came and turned a house to a home The proper seat on this throne You deserve that, my heart you earned that Appreciate the journey we taking, I’ll never turn back Some false starts but we finally here That teamwork brought us right through the tears I’m proud to say its yo year Final piece to make ya life complete Ohana you got it now Oh what a sight to see Most likely would like to be In a position to carry on this tradition Just my wife and me

The winner’s circle We only recruit the greatest Countless nights we dedicated So its right we celebrate it Listen City to city Moving faithful so we grateful Just to share this knowledge at hand You know we thankful It’s a Journey to make it But I Wouldn’t replace it What’s the Point of a dream If you Ain’t hear to chase it From Oakland to Rwanda It’s the same ill remind ya Mix the English with Swahili The French and the Kinyarwanda I’m the Son of a queen The father of one king vessel to my creator A sum of all things The perfection imperfection When losses turn into lessons Realized my gifts to share it So here with you I express it HOOK It’s A celebration throw yo hands in the air Wave em round like you just don’t care Lets to the ceiling cause all year long we gon be winning Never fleeting we gon replicate this feeling Verse 2 Now look at us The plan been lucrative Flight over seas Leave the country like a fugitive Some of yall didn’t see it But the units did For us by us This is how we choose to live They wanna keep us in a box like a lunatic This is just the beginning You should get use to it Seeing triple the amounts that we use to get Taking calculated shots I refuse to miss Fresh tribe is in motion Im moving like the white folks Moved into Oakland Warrior Raised in the land of the hoyas How we came to build in the land of destroyers? My trademark passed without a lawyer No matter how hard you try You cant avoid us We got hired Admired for performance We got tired Fired the employers Slave living wasn’t for us That boom bap Hear the liberation in the chorus Dr. Cress said it was less them, more us A crowd full of black families This is gorgeous HOOK It’s A celebration throw yo hands in the air Wave em round like you just don’t care Lets to the ceiling cause all year long we gon be winning Never fleeting we gon replicate this feeling (X2) Verse 3 Oh what a beautiful feeling when you got yo spirit right and you moving in purpose not focused on the hype Commemorate the small wins painting bigger pictures Invest in family and friends in hopes the coming with ya Sacred energy, positive vibes only Veneration for my people If not, the leave me lonely The highest expectations surrounding this new nation Oakland renaissance, history check We produce greatness Hammer to huey The panther movie Them town warriors And yours truly Legacy building So prolific with the scribble No passion behind the dribble But needed a way to nibble So I Became a novelist A pro with these prose Writing to see emancipation Got the loftiest goals This is A dedication to this new black nation Cutting the middle man We focused on vertical integration That’s freedom

It’s a new day, but still a firm first That I throw in the air, to reaffirm this Black Excellence, way too much decadence When times get hard and sit back and try to reminisce The slaves being freed, Obama taking office, couple black billionaires And my potnas escaping coffins I’m guessing I can make it with this rap shit Gymnast with the flow, how my words be hitting them back flips Highly motivated, the flow is so underrated, but wifey said I could do it So fuck it I gotta make it Family still in the struggle, so ain’t no point in me wasting My time, I gotta grind, not a doctor, fuck patience And honestly I done had a couple doubts Some hurdles and setbacks, but never to count me out Pushing just made me stronger, preparing me for a drought When times is getting harder, I’m taking another route Hustle by any means, genetic it’s in my genes Survival of the fittest, be the best ain’t no in between I’m killing on every song, it sound like a murder scene I leave you wit nightmares, all cause I had a dream And ain’t no room for the mediocrity I’ll be better by tomorrow, I’m hoping you watching me With the errors that I’m making, it still ain’t no stopping me I roll the dice and take a chance like I’m playing monopoly And I’m about to own the board in a minute Getting fly, suit and tie, award shows in a minute Bout to rape the whole game, Macklemore in a minute Every dollar earned a hour, I want more in a minute. Verse 2 Don’t’ sit down, baby stand up And if you feeling yaself, then put ya hands up I’m talking real high, until they touch the sky No need to hide them feelings that you feeling inside Embrace yo Black skin Shout out all the Black men that hustle everyday Just to make it happen Balling, rapping and acting Blue collar and corporate trappin However you get yo bread, just hustle, be bout that action We got a way to go, until we get back To what we once was, but never mind that Cause time don’t exist, when you live in the moment So anything that you desire, believe you can own it Like Black Wall Street in Tulsa Oklahoma, Black Panther Party, Oakland California I’m talking real pride, they had to infiltrate Cause everything we build, they calculate to break So keep yo mind strong, we in a different time zone The war they wage against you might be coming through yo IPhone False imitations of what it will mean to make it That’s placed inside of yo brain, so much, yoself you be hating And that’s a hard situation, so the cycle of believing delusions we gotta break it Conspicuous consumption so we struggle just to make it Poor stunting on the poor, but we all know we faking Wit tax money, let’s talk about fact money Creating yo own lane and building some Black money Lock up 10 percent so you never lack money For generations to come boy that’s real trap- money Don’t be no dummy, remember we came from knowledge And never equate yo level of education with college Cause life is a teacher, live and learn every second Even when you fail a test you gone always learn a lesson What a blessing, let’s minimize the stressing Start distancing yaself from folks wit negative perceptions On life Begin to live right Always keep yo word and say yo prayers every night You’ll begin to see the light, naw I ain’t lying Cause you can never fail if you always keep trying Give it to the world, one day they gone buy it And if yo shit is pure, ain’t no way they can deny it (gone)