Are You Ready
B.I.G Lyrics

Well are you ready for this? (We ready for this)
Are you fully prepared for what is to come? We are ready to face any challenges

Are you ready for this? (We ready for this!)
Are you mentally and physically ready? We are ready to conquer any obstacles.

Well we just can't miss (just can't miss)
We are determined to succeed and will not fail.

Well we just can't miss (drop the beat like this)
We are confident in our abilities and ready to showcase our talents.

Well when I speak this
When I speak, I do it in a powerful and impactful way

I'ma be like this, I'ma be like Kris
I will embody my own unique style while also taking inspiration from KRS-One

I'ma teacher, I'ma preacher, I'ma free my kids
I will use my platform as an MC to educate and inspire others in my community.

I'ma grow dem and show dem what a leader is
I will help others develop into leaders and lead by example.

I'ma teach dem the laws of receive and give
I will teach others the importance of giving and receiving in order to achieve success.

Knowledge Reigns Supreme, believe and live
Education and knowledge are the keys to success and should be valued and pursued.

You done heard the hype, COME to where the talent is
Don't just believe the hype, come see for yourself where the true talent lies.

"I'm Still number one," yup you heard right
I have maintained my status as one of the top MCs in the game

People say, "KRS-One you shine bright!"
Others recognize my talent and success in the industry.

Others say, "Yo - you rhyme tight"
My skills and delivery as an MC are recognized and appreciated by my peers.

When you find me, you find light, and that's alright
My music and message represent positivity and hope.

I don't know about pimpin, sellin women like retail
I do not condone or support the exploitation of women for profit.

Or turning coke into crack for resale
I do not support or promote illegal drug activity.

But I do know if we fail
However, if we do not succeed as a community, there will be dire consequences.

In 2020 our children by the million gonna be jailed
If we do not act to fix the issues in our community, many children will end up in prison.

We got the victory over the streets
We have the power to overcome the negative influences of the streets.

God willin we chillin, we know we gon' eat
With faith, we believe that we will succeed and overcome adversity.

I'm a whole different kind of MC, hoes don't like
I have my own unique style and approach to the art of MCing.

not tempt me but the ladies treat me oh so gently
I am not easily swayed or tempted, but I am appreciated and respected by female fans.

Universities sendin me stretch Bentleys
My success and influence have earned me recognition and honors from academic institutions.

My seminars and lectures, are rarely never empty
My educational events and speeches are well attended and valued by the community.

We teach students plenty, honorary degrees
We are dedicated to educating and helping students succeed, and have been recognized with honorary degrees.

Gold and platinum plaques I got many, ask Kenny
I have achieved significant commercial success and awards, as verified by my manager Kenny.

People get shocked when I walk into Denny's
My success in the music industry surprises and impresses some people who do not expect to see me at a restaurant like Denny's.

Or the corner Kwik-Stop, they say, "That's Hip-Hop
Even in everyday settings, my presence and success represent the culture and influence of hip-hop.

right there," and yeah it's really quite clear
My impact on the world of hip-hop is obvious and undeniable.

2004 might be the right year
This year might be the best time for us to create positive change in our community.

for mental and spiritual repair
We need to focus on healing and improving ourselves mentally and spiritually.

The solution is in the resolution you just declared
We have the power to make positive changes by committing to and following through on our resolutions.

Knowledge Reigns Supreme, hip-hop philosopher
As an MC and artist, I represent the importance of knowledge and education in hip-hop culture.

All in the street well I'm very popular
My presence and influence are widely recognized and respected in the streets and hip-hop community.

All through the hood I make all the stops and I
I am connected to and respected in every corner of the community.

avoid the cops and them random shots well I
I am focused on avoiding danger and negative influences.

love hip-hop and I, live hip-hop so I
Hip-hop is a way of life for me, and I am dedicated to the culture and its values.

spit that shit to get you off your block cause I
I use my music to inspire others to leave their negative environments and pursue their dreams.

can't understand and I, wish I could see dem
I am frustrated by those who claim to love and support the community but do not actively contribute in positive ways.

cats that talk bout they love the hood and they
People who claim to support the community but do not actually make positive contributions.

never bring the hood anything that's good, and they
People who do not support or provide positive opportunities for the community, despite claiming to care about it.

rap for the money tree, chasin a company
MCs who are only interested in commercial success and profit, rather than contributing to the culture or community.

But I think you can now see, rap is fun to me
I am passionate about hip-hop and am not primarily motivated by financial gain.

I got a ministry, a class, a staff that's under me
I am actively involved in education and community-building, and have a team supporting these efforts.

KRS in pop rap? Nah, it ain't ought to be
I am committed to the traditional values and style of hip-hop, and do not support the commercialization of the art for mass appeal.

It'll never happen like, you eatin pork with me
The commercialization of hip-hop and pop music will never be acceptable to me, just like sharing a meal of pork would be against my dietary restrictions.

Amateurs hawkin me, DON'T EVEN talk to me
I do not have time or patience for those who do not take the craft of MCing seriously.

My house is in Atlanta but I still got New York in me
Although I live in Atlanta, my roots and identity are deeply connected to the culture and history of New York hip-hop.

Walk with me, most rappers are short to me
I am a experienced and accomplished MC, and most of my peers do not measure up to my level of skill.

I'm like Chamberlain, dominatin the sport you see
Like Wilt Chamberlain, I am a dominant force in my field and excel at my craft.

I toss MC's off of me
I am able to easily defeat and outperform other MCs in battles or collaborations.

When you hear KRS you say that's how it ought to be
My music and message represent the true values and artistry of hip-hop culture, and set the standard for the genre.

I drop heat like this!
I am able to produce and perform high-quality, impactful music that resonates with listeners.