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Chief Kamachi Lyrics

Yo, Kamachi, Philly's my official strip
My name is Guru and I declare that Philadelphia is my official place of business.

Past streets' scientific what I hit you with
I hit you with scientific knowledge acquired from past experiences in the streets.

The mind of an African initiate
I possess a deep understanding of African culture and tradition.

I use my magic to murder any clique you get
My skills and talents are so powerful that I could easily defeat any group of opponents.

Don't need to click a clip
I don't need a gun to defeat my enemies because my skills and talents are enough.

I'm in the jungle where the Apollo stick
I am in a dangerous situation where I must use my skills and intelligence to survive.

More powerful than any hollow tips
I am more powerful and deadly than any bullet.

I'm out there like I blew up on the Apollo ship
I am out there, present and active like I was part of the famous Apollo mission.

I don't listen to Earth radio or follow hits
I do not conform to mainstream trends in music and culture.

I'm a die for this hip-hop home I fought
I am willing to die for the hip-hop culture that I have fought for.

And Guru got the temple of the bones that's bought
Guru owns the foundation of hip-hop that has been built.

So I can create a world where my poems is taught
I can create a world in which my poetry is valued and taught.

And now I got 'em caught
My opponents are now caught and cannot escape.

Like high-heals on the cracks of the boardwalk
My opponents are struggling to find their footing, like high heels on a boardwalk.

Blood from their mouth when I give 'em the sword talk
My words are so powerful that my opponents are left bleeding.

Keep my eyes open like a war hawk
I am ever-vigilant in my pursuit of success, like a hawk in war.

Their slugs melt, but I think they need more assault
My enemies' attacks are weak and ineffective, and they need to try harder.

When my black candles burning in the middle of white floor chalk
When I am performing my dark rituals, the contrast between the black candles and white chalk is striking.

Bring it on, but make sure intentions are pure
I welcome challenges, but only from those who have good intentions.

Cause like the saying goes - "All's fair in love and war"
I am willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means resorting to tactics normally frowned upon.

Fuck they wanna try to dead a brotha for?
Why do they want to harm me?

My bags are packed; I'm bout to head out for another tour
I am ready to embark on another tour.

While back home, all the shorties learn to back chrome
While I am away, young people in my community are learning to use guns.

They catch you slipping, you could get hit to the back of your dome
If you are not careful, you could get shot in the back of your head.

The New York blocks are still scorching, word up!
The streets of New York are still dangerous.

And it's the same down in Philly and the same up in Boston
Violence and crime are rampant in Philadelphia and Boston as well.

'Down South and out West, some don't move without vest
People in the West and South also need to wear bulletproof vests for protection.

I feel a couple of rappers but I doubt the rest
I respect some rappers, but I am skeptical of others.

Cause I can tell they don't know what they in it for
I can tell that some rappers have no sense of purpose in their music.

They know their whole steez is weak
They know that their whole style is weak.

But won't even admit it at all
But they won't even acknowledge it.

Don't wanna play the game by the rules
They don't want to play by the established rules of the game.

So again, the blind leads the blind
Thus, these inexperienced rappers are following others who are equally clueless.

The fools is lead by the fools
And foolish people are being led by other foolish people.

And picture me not setting it straight
Don't imagine that I won't set the record straight.

Uh, that's like a fat kid at a cookout not getting a plate
It would be absurd for me not to speak the truth.

Ayo I'm humble and calm but I still rumble and bum
I may appear humble and calm, but I am still a fierce competitor.

Any fugase lazy rapper I crumble on my palm
I can easily defeat any weak and lazy rapper.

They play rules, and they can never rock me
They follow the established rules, but they can never defeat me.

I'm well protected, well connected and I rock Kamachi
I am well-protected and well-connected, and I am successful as Kamachi.

I'm about to Oz back from the culture stealers
I am about to take back control of the hip-hop culture from those who are stealing it.

Cause we'll never see power unless we let our culture heal us
Hip-hop culture can only be powerful and influential if we allow it to heal us.

The strongest people, call us the soul survivors
Those of us who endure and survive the struggles are the strongest among us.

So beware of the burning sands and the molten lava
Be careful of the fiery and dangerous elements that are present.

Yo the God known to control every cycle and season
I am the God who has the power to control every cycle and season.

This my Holy Land commercial ass disciples is leaving
I create a sacred and holy space that attracts followers who are truly dedicated to the culture.

When I hit 'em with this automatic rifle I'm breathing
When I use my powerful words and skills, it's like shooting them with an automatic rifle.

And send their souls right back to the spiritual regions
My powerful words can transport their souls to other spiritual realms.

My show gives listeners a miracle evening
My performances are truly miraculous and awe-inspiring.

Mary's womb is the spot that my voice was conceived in
I was literally born with a talent for music.

Now understand me or what you should believe in
You should listen to me and understand what I have to say.

Don't care about my wrist as long as melanin is freezing
I don't care about material wealth as long as my people are safe.

Stupid, yeah it's your man Guru
I am Guru, your friend and fellow musician.

Gang Starr representing, AKA Baldhead Slick
I am a member of Gang Starr, also known as Baldhead Slick.

Philly to New York to Worldwide
My influence is spreading from local to global.

Will put an end to your fronting behavior
I will stop people from pretending to be something they're not.

That's wazzup, shit's about to change, you heard
Things are about to change, so be ready for it.