Project Blowed
Aceyalone Lyrics

Yo this goes out to hip hop world wide.
Greetings to the global hip hop community from Leimert Park, Los Angeles.

Yo, everybody in the hip hop struggle, in the life Struggle, makin' a name for themselves, makin' history, makin' a change.
Dedication to all the artists fighting for success, recognition, progress, and positive impact in their lives and communities.

Yeah all the project blowedians, all the tape Slangers, all the record pushers.
Salute to all the participants in Project Blowed, including rappers, producers, and entrepreneurs.

This goes out to everybody doin' it on they own Livin' Legends, C.V.E., Hieroglyphics, Likwit Crew, Global Phlowtaions.
Acknowledgment of independent artists and groups like Livin' Legends, C.V.E., Hieroglyphics, Likwit Crew, and Global Phlowtations.

Project Blowed what's the code I been rockin' mics since I was 12 years old I was born in the jungle, the concrete slab Where people take any and everything that they can grab
An inquiry into the essence of Project Blowed, accompanied by a personal backstory of growing up in a tough urban environment where survival is based on opportunism.

Some niggas chilled on the block, but chilled in the lab My project was to blow you up and break you off a slab
While some people waste time hanging out, I prefer to invest my energy in creating music and sharing it with others.

People are strange, and people are bad But the gift of gabrier was something beautiful to have
A commentary on humanity's flaws and virtues, and the ability of spoken word to transcend negativity and inspire peace and love.

It started at the good life, house of the first sightin' We snatched raps out of they mouths when they were biting There was nothing more exciting then to serve and perform On Crenshaw and Exposition God was born
A nostalgic reflection on the early days of freestyling at The Good Life Cafe, where originality and spontaneity were highly valued and creativity thrived.

He said please pass the mic to whomever is tight Me and the Fellowship took it and we held it for dear life The Inner City Griots, the wild, the style, the crew The ones they got their styles from, but claimed They never knew
A highlight of the competitive yet supportive nature of hip hop cyphers, where the best performers get the chance to shine and inspire others to reach higher levels of artistic expression.

The underground source, which everyone Eventually feeds from. Influence the industry in a round about way.
An acknowledgement of the essential role of underground hip hop as a source of creativity and innovation that eventually seeps into mainstream culture and impacts the music industry at large.

What up to Dilated peoples, O.M.D., Pharcyde, Jurassic 5, Erule, Hobo Junction What's up Saucey, what's up Trend, Medusa Manifesto, Hip Hop Clan.
A shout-out to various underground rap groups and artists, including Dilated Peoples, O.M.D., Pharcyde, Jurassic 5, Erule, and Hobo Junction, as well as individual contributors such as Saucey, Trend, Medusa, and Manifesto.

Well the parties jumpin', the Blowed is packed And when a crowds like this I'm ready to rap But before I can bust a rhyme on the mic I gotta serve you in a cipher just to ear my stripes
A depiction of the lively and competitive atmosphere at Project Blowed, where artists have to earn their respect and recognition by showcasing their skills in freestyle cyphers before performing their written material.

The scared battle dog, with the underground catalogue Fuck it, tryin' to make the world a better place Instead of duckin', still tryin' to make the ducktes Make the knowledge rain down in buckets Make a little somethin', and tuck it, just to give it away Build a work shop round where I stay
A declaration of artistic courage, integrity, and social responsibility, where the artist prioritizes using their creativity to positively impact the world, rather than just pursuing personal fame and material rewards.

Some people got the love, but they don't know the way Some people know the way, but they don't know what to say And I'm the sensei I greet'em from far and near Better watch the light in your eyes, a stars in here
An awareness of the different challenges and strengths that people bring to their creative pursuits, and a sense of leadership and guidance towards those who seek to learn from the artist's experience and wisdom.

Leimert Park's very own Aceyalone The one who made the whole world come off the dome Up at the Blowed
An introduction of the artist as a representative of the Leimert Park community and the Project Blowed legacy, and a boast about the artist's ability to freestyle and impress audiences worldwide.

Yo I'd like to send a special shout out to Ben Caldwell Much respect, thank You for everything you've done. Richard, 5th streets, World Stage - Billy Higgins. Much respect due to the Watts Prophets. The Last Poets, and all the other poets out there Much love What's up A.K. Tony
A series of shout-outs to important individuals and institutions in the world of Black arts and culture, showing gratitude and appreciation for their contributions and inspiration.

You ever seen a rapper with fire in his eyes Wired up off the bud smoke tryin' to fly Rap, rap, rappin', rhyme, rhyme, rhyme Leimert Park and 43th turn into a landmine be -boy's tryin' to flow they rhymes, and be -girls Lookin' oh so fine My man Bad Drew gots the fresh designs And Cheatum got the sound set bangin' from behind 5000 boomin' watts, KAOS network state of the art Audio-video, filmin' and editin' , capoieria and meditations Computers and telebeams, at the workshop every Thrusday night Where we give the new definition to open mic I hope y'all don't mistake glitter for gold While we doin' it, and puttin' it down at the Project Blowed
A vivid description of the energy and diversity of the Project Blowed space, where rappers, dancers, artists, producers, and tech enthusiasts converge to create a vibrant and innovative scene that values both tradition and experimentation, while maintaining a sense of community and purpose.

Yo, special shout out to all the god love, and all the Energy out there, Positivity all the righteous men and women. Yo, what's up to my homie Djinji Brown, Diamond D, Black Star, De La Soul, Organized Konfusion, Common, Bahamadia, KRS-ONE. There's a whole lotta people out there I respect. Project Bliz-ni-iz-no...puttin' it down.
Another round of shout-outs to influential and inspirational figures in the hip hop world, and a final affirmation of the Project Blowed movement's importance and relevance in the culture.