Redemption
Az Feat. Cormega Lyrics

It's that shit right here
This song is the real deal, the epitome of great music

It's that big boy music!
This is mature and sophisticated music for grown-ups

Yahmean?
Do you understand what I'm saying?

Thinkin of a masterplan me and my man
I'm contemplating a well thought-out strategy with my friend

hand to hand on the grind since a half a gram
We've been working hard together in the streets selling drugs, starting with small quantities

Understand even then you couldn't pass me hand
Even back then, I was impossible to surpass in skill

was on the land all geared up and Dapper Dan
I was fully equipped and stylish, like the fashion designer Dapper Dan

Around the year of them classic jams
During that time, there were iconic songs that will never be forgotten

I done seen niggaz get bitch slapped and ran
I've witnessed people getting humiliated and fleeing in fear

Word to yam a few got rich and swam
Believe me when I say, some individuals became wealthy and made their way to success

while I was sunk with they G packs trying to pump
Meanwhile, I was stuck dealing with their drug packages, doing my best to make money

It's over, no closure cars gave niggaz exposure
The situation got out of hand, as cars and flashy lifestyles attracted attention and brought unwanted exposure to people

I was carried by Allah on his shoulders
Allah protected and guided me through difficult times

Sober my first AR in the hood
I was completely conscious when I obtained my first assault rifle in the neighborhood

Would of stuck a muhfucker and bring his truck if I could
I would have attacked someone and brought their vehicle if it was possible

Understood I was strong-headed
I admit that I had a stubborn personality

But them streets and them guns gave me the wrong fetish
However, the streets and the presence of firearms gave me an unhealthy obsession

Cool whatever, I'm here we can do whatever
I'm unfazed by it, we can handle any situation

from the cars to clothes to the jewels whatever
Whether it's cars, clothing, or jewelry, I can acquire anything I want

Why worry? I'll rest when I'm dead and buried
I don't see a reason to be concerned, I can relax and take a break when I'm dead and buried

so for now I'ma dress, get head and be merry
Therefore, I will dress well, enjoy physical pleasures, and have a good time

(Muthafuckers)
An exclamation directed at those who may be offended by the previous statements

My minds still in the grind you wouldn't understand
I'm still mentally focused on hustling, but it's something you wouldn't comprehend

It's been a long time since we was going hand to hand
It has been a significant amount of time since we were directly involved in street-level drug transactions

When the block was too hot we had the look out man
During times when law enforcement was heavily monitoring the area, we had a person keeping watch

Playing the corners to warn us soon as he saw the blue van
This lookout person would position themselves at the street corners to alert us immediately if they spotted a police van

Plans to conquer the street
I have strategies in place to dominate the drug market

branded in my head like the mark of the beast
These plans are deeply ingrained in my mind, as if they were as impactful as the symbolic mark of the beast

My knowledge so ominous I plot in my sleep
My understanding of the streets and criminal activities is so profound that I even strategize while I'm asleep

when I eat my niggaz eat
When I'm successful, my close friends and associates also benefit financially

We take the bitter with the sweet
We endure both the hardships and the rewards of our illicit lifestyle

If I die few'll cry, less'll do a bid with me
If I were to die, only a few people would mourn my death, and even fewer would be willing to go to prison on my behalf

Once intrigued with money and fast cars
I used to be fascinated by wealth and luxury vehicles

stubbornly I sold crack to my mans moms
Unfortunately, I stubbornly chose to sell crack cocaine to the mother of one of my close friends

Suddenly it troubles me so I asked God
Eventually, I became disturbed by my actions and sought forgiveness from God

forgiveness for pasts wrongs and future sins
I wanted forgiveness for the mistakes I have made in the past and any wrongdoing I may commit in the future

Presently the coop I'm in
Currently, I find myself confined in this situation

View as heavenly as the roof of ?Sens?
I perceive my surroundings to be as remarkable as the roof of a luxurious vehicle

Like Vince Carter I'm too intense
Similar to the basketball player Vince Carter, my energy and passion are overwhelming

for dudes defense to stop me I abuse the rim
To prevent someone from stopping my progress, I overpower them and exploit their weaknesses

Anybody can ball I do it to win
Anyone can engage in this lifestyle, but I only participate in it with the intention to succeed

Son it's +Doe or Die+, all that other shit aside
My friend, this is a dog-eat-dog world, where survival is paramount, so forget about anything else

Any sign of betrayal my nine'll improvise
At any indication of disloyalty, I will adapt and use my firearm to retaliate

I spit the sickest rhymes
I rap with a level of skill and creativity that is unmatched

Daydream of getting mines
I fantasize about obtaining my share of wealth and success

Fuck scales and just as I ?tri-beamed to digitize?
I disregard weighing scales and instead aim to convert my illicit activities into digital currency

Pure white perrico I cooked over a greasy stove
I prepared and cooked high-quality cocaine over a dirty and greasy stove

From Brooklyn to Queens to O-T
From the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, through Queens, and into the out-of-town areas

with keys I sold in a V
I illicitly sold large quantities of drugs, specifically cocaine, using a vehicle as a means of transportation

So cold when I hit the street many people froze
My presence on the streets was so intimidating that people would freeze with fear

My team deaded the block till it decomposed
My group completely controlled and silenced the neighborhood until it became lifeless

And was under our complete control to each his own
Each individual within the group had their own responsibilities, but everything was ultimately under our full control

I don't sleep on niggaz in the street no mo
I no longer underestimate or ignore individuals I encounter on the streets

Cause when shit hit the fan even Nino told
When a chaotic situation arises, even someone as influential and powerful as Nino (from the film 'New Jack City') warned me

My minds still in the grind you wouldn't understand
I'm still mentally focused on hustling, but it's something you wouldn't comprehend

It's been a long time since we was going hand to hand
It has been a significant amount of time since we were directly involved in street-level drug transactions

When the block was too hot we had the look out man
During times when law enforcement was heavily monitoring the area, we had a person keeping watch

Playing the corners to warn us soon as he saw the blue van
This lookout person would position themselves at the street corners to alert us immediately if they spotted a police van