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Folklore
Mr. Lif Lyrics


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(Vinnie Paz)

I was calm I was created in a heavenly storm

I was fresh I told Rick and Russel how to be Def

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Folklore" by Mr. Lif featuring Vinnie Paz are powerful and evocative. Vinnie Paz describes himself as being calm and created in a heavenly storm, suggesting that he was brought into existence in a moment of great beauty and chaos. He then goes on to say that he was fresh and instructed Rick and Russel how to be Def, a reference to hip-hop pioneers Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons who helped bring the genre to the mainstream in the 1980s. By positioning himself as someone who was not only born of greatness but also instrumental in the evolution of hip-hop, Paz establishes himself as a true force to be reckoned with.


The rest of the song continues in this vein, with Mr. Lif and Vinnie Paz delivering powerful verses that showcase their skills as lyricists and their deep connections to hip-hop as a cultural movement. "Folklore" is a celebration of the genre and its origins, a reminder that despite its mainstream success, hip-hop remains a vital force that is intimately tied to its roots in black and Latino communities in New York City.


Line by Line Meaning

I was calm I was created in a heavenly storm
I was born amidst chaos but I am at peace now because of my divine origins


I was fresh I told Rick and Russel how to be Def
I was an original in the rap game and showed pioneers like Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons how to be truly successful




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