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Blueprint Lyrics

It's my time I'm 'bout to blow
I'm about to become successful and famous.

You slept first, but now you know
You didn't believe in me before but now you recognize my talent.

The rap game, a thousand clones
There are many other rappers in the industry who are all trying to imitate one another.

Arguing about their clothes
Many rappers are focused on their outward appearance rather than their music.

I used to chill at my home
I used to not do anything productive and stay at home all day.

Now I’m all about the road
Now I'm focused on touring and performing live shows.

Movin lockin down the shows
I am scheduling and booking shows and making sure they go smoothly.

Hit the tele, count the dough
I call to check on my finances and count how much money I've made.

Shake hands, make plans, rent vans, make fans, god damn
I am busy networking, planning, and promoting myself to gain more fans.

This is how a little boy became a man
My hard work and success have helped me grow and mature.

You want the fame and all the riches
Many people just want to be famous and have lots of money without putting in the work.

Big name model bitches
Some people want to be surrounded by beautiful women to boost their own ego and status.

But you don’t want to hustle twice as hard to try to get it
Many people aren't willing to put in the necessary effort to achieve their goals.

You gotta a lot to whine about
Many people complain and make excuses instead of taking action to improve their situation.

While you talking, wild n out
While some people are talking and acting boastful, I am actually working hard and getting things done.

I’m posted outside the club
I'm standing outside the club promoting myself and trying to get people to come to my shows.

Workin passin flyers out
I am putting in the effort to promote myself and get my name out there.

What’s Prints life about?
What I do with my life is all about making good music and giving my fans something to enjoy.

The same thing I rhyme about
The topics and themes of my music reflect my life and experiences.

Make good music and give my fans something to smile about
My goal is to create music that people enjoy and feel uplifted by.

We like to call it honesty, its the best policy
I value honesty and transparency in my music and my interactions with others.

The reason why they follow me
People are drawn to me because of the quality and authenticity of my music.

My reputation precedes me
People already know about me and my work before they even meet me.

The rap game needs me
I am a valuable and unique voice in the rap industry.

Cause I do the impossible, but I make it look easy
I am able to achieve difficult things with ease and make it look effortless.

Now all the underdogs wanna take shots at my figure
Now that I am successful, others are trying to bring me down and criticize me.

Cause I’m eatin real big and didn’t invite them to dinner
I am achieving great success and others are jealous that they are not a part of it.

You wasn’t there when I put it in the oven
You didn't believe in me or support me when I was creating my music.

So when its time to break bread cousin, don’t ask me for nothin
When I have achieved success, don't come asking for a handout or trying to take advantage of me.

Everybody got a rhyme, if not a rhyme they gotta beat
Many people claim to be rappers or musicians, but not all of them have real talent.

If not ki's of cocaine
Some people turn to drug dealing as a way to make money instead of working hard.

They all packin heat
Many people carry guns and are involved in violence.

So what they really tellin me, when they ain’t outsellin me
Others can talk all they want, but they aren't achieving the same level of success that I am.

And everything they say and do is fueled by their jealousy
Many people's negative actions and words towards me are motivated by their jealousy of my success.

I know you're tryin to politic
I know you're trying to manipulate or influence me in some way for your own benefit.

And I'm only involved with it
But I am only participating in this situation to better myself and my career.

So you can get in the game, take the ball and then run with it
You can try to take advantage of me and my connections to further your own career.

They tried to hit me with the same thing that you fell for
Others have tried to convince me to change my music and style to appeal to a wider audience.

"Make it more commercial Print, you probably would sell more"
They advised me to create music that is more mainstream and appealing to the masses to increase my sales.

But I’m eating now, so I’m like "what the hell for?"
I am already successful and don't want to change my music to fit into a commercial mold.

Telling me to change only makes me rebel more
When someone tells me to do something, I am inclined to resist and do the opposite out of stubbornness.

But radio don’t want that, print don’t fit the format
Mainstream radio stations aren't interested in my unique style of music and won't play it on their stations.

Tell dude to change it up, and maybe he can come back
They suggested that I change my music to fit the mainstream format so I can get more airplay and recognition.

I made this in my basement, when you wasn’t even there
I created my music independently without the help or support of others.

To express my feelings, not to be played on the air
I created my music as a form of creative expression and not for the purpose of being played on the radio.

So am I wrong or secure if I really don’t care
Am I lacking or confident in myself if I really don't care about mainstream success?

If this ever turns into something that anybody hears
If my music ever becomes popular and widely recognized.

Man I’m an artist, these other dudes shook
I am a true artist and not just a commercial product like many other musicians.

I write my album on my sidekick, no paper, no notebooks
I create my music using technology, rather than traditional writing methods.

Then rhyme for five minutes straight with no breaks and no hooks
I am skilled enough to freestyle and create a rap for five minutes without stopping or repeating choruses.

No punch-lines, no similes, so I'm easy to overlook
My style of rap doesn't rely on cliches like punchlines and similes, so it can be easy to underestimate the depth and quality of my work.

Grooveshack, Theives World, Expo, Scribble Jam
These are all events and platforms where I have demonstrated my talent and made a name for myself.

I’ve been around in every single era and I'm still the man
I have been successful and relevant in every time period in the music industry and continue to be respected and admired.

And while I may not get the same hype as the next man
Despite not receiving as much attention and recognition as some other rappers, I am still successful and respected in my own right.

Everything in my life is going according to his plan
Despite the challenges and struggles of pursuing a music career, I believe that everything is happening for a reason and according to a higher power's plan.

So thank god for every fan, every single listener
I am grateful for every person who supports my music and helps me achieve success.

Who told me to make the art, you don't gotta switch it up
My fans appreciate my unique and authentic style of music and don't want me to change to fit a mainstream format.

You put it out, we'll pick it up. Do you, stay strong
My fans will continue to support me and my music as long as I stay true to myself and my artistic vision.

You're the main reason we don’t turn our radios on
My fans appreciate my music so much that they don't need to listen to mainstream radio because they have my music to enjoy.