Prophecy
Adam & The Amethysts Lyrics

It was the sound he heard within
He was inspired by a particular sound

The clarity of the bass that kept rumbling
He was especially struck by the clarity of the bass sound

It was the like those mids that just wouldn't go away
There were certain mid-range notes that he kept hearing

They kept calling his name - it was Andre
He identified with the sound and it motivated him

What's next is all he thought
He was preoccupied with what his next steps should be

Mind spinning just like a record he bought
He was constantly thinking and processing ideas

So I'm going to take it back to where it all began
He is going to revisit his inspiration

The year was 1979 Suga Hill my friend
He is referencing the birthplace of hip-hop music

It hit the billboard charts and his heart too
The music was popular and had an emotional impact on him

Like right then he knew what he had to do
He was inspired to pursue a career in music

Not the clearest picture - but he knew it would come
He knew he would find success despite not having a clear plan

If he kept pushing - He'd see the outcome
He believed that hard work and persistence would pay off

Its the story - the legend - the man - the vision
He is describing the narrative of his journey

Our cornerstone - Hip Hop's prophecy
He sees himself as a foundational figure in hip-hop music

Now his vision started and it became
His dream began to take shape

The group niggas wit attitudes was it's name
He joined a rap group called N.W.A.

It was beyond more ruthless than the rest
The group was known for its extreme subject matter

It even had the cops wearing bulletproof vests
Their lyrics were so controversial that it resulted in violence

Explicit lyrics it had that too
Their music contained profanity and other explicit content

But the group broke up what was he to do
N.W.A disintegrated and he was looking for a new direction

He decided he would take the solo route
He decided to pursue a solo career in music

It's 1992 the year the chronic came out
He released an album called The Chronic in 1992

Then it followed by something we all know
This was followed by a momentous event in hip-hop history

A super group called Death Row
He formed a new record label with a group of well-known rappers

With Tupac and Snoop of the team
He collaborated with other artists on this new venture

His vision became clear and more like a dream
He experienced success and realized his goals

After Death Row wasn't his thing
He eventually moved on from Death Row Records

So he moved onto bigger and better things
He continued to pursue new opportunities

When he looked back it was wrath
He had a negative experience while reflecting on the past

So he named it his Aftermath
He created a new record label called Aftermath

It was refreshing - then he dropped his comeback
He released new music that was well-received by fans

Dr Dre presents - Been there done that
He released an album under this title

It wasn't all that he thought it to be
He experienced some disappointment with his new music

So it was back to the lab with a new friend shady
He began working with a new collaborator named Shady

Who would have thought he'd break the color line
He achieved success despite racial barriers in the music industry

Opening the doors for artists like me too
He paved the way for future artists from diverse backgrounds

He's also ahead of his time - and the slim shady - he blew up big time
He continued to innovate and succeeded in launching new artists

And with the momentum flowing like a stream
He continued to experience success and recognition

Now it was the time for the album of his dreams
He was preparing to release a highly anticipated album

He procrastinated then mixed it right in
He delayed the release of the album to make sure it was perfect

Found the perfect receipt guaranteed a win
He discovered the right formula that would make his album a success

Many will say it's the best of all time
His album is highly regarded by many fans and critics

But he will say perfection takes time
He acknowledges the time and effort that went into creating his masterpiece

And now it's on to his own homeland
He is now focusing on emerging talent from his own region

Kendrick Lamar straight from Compton
He has discovered and is promoting a new artist from his hometown

And now this prophecy concludes with me
He sees himself as fulfilling a prophetic role in hip-hop music

Look at these names - All Royalty
He is part of an elite group of musicians that have left their mark on history

And no doubt how this came to be
He sees his achievements as the result of hard work and perseverance

From our cornerstone Dr. D.R.E.
He refers to himself as a foundational figure and a key contributor to hip-hop music