Next Level
D.I.T.C. Lyrics

All I see is blinking lights, track boards, and fat mics
The studio environment is full of equipment and devices that create a visual and auditory spectacle.

950s, SP12s, MP60s
Names of specific music production equipment used in the studio.

Shit is thumping, ear drums pumping
The music being produced has a strong and powerful sound that is felt in the body and heard in the ears.

The shit is type hype cause the sample is tight right
The music being produced is exciting and energetic because the sample used is of high quality and well-suited for the purpose.

Bite this one and leave teethless
If someone tries to copy or steal this style, they will have no success and be left with nothing.

Never sweat that Cause I'm a cool cat, just like Heathcliff
The singer is cool and collected like the cartoon cat Heathcliff, and they do not let anything bother them.

Peep this - give up the loot
Listen carefully - surrender any money or valuable possessions.

It's '94 and bitch ass niggas yeah they still get the boot
Despite the year being 1994, people who are disrespectful or dishonest will still be punished and dismissed.

The north flakes cause I be flowing in all states
People from the northern regions are jealous of the artist's nationwide success as a rapper.

Show kept digging and digging now he got more crates
The artist's friend and fellow rapper has been continuously searching and collecting music records, and now has a large collection.

That's right nigga roll that dime, and I'm The only living matter that controls my mind
The singer approves of smoking marijuana, and believes that they themselves are the only one in control of their thoughts and actions.

Peace to every single rapper on this whole earth Sell-out's got no worth
The artist pays respect to all the rappers in the world, but looks down on those who compromise their values for money.

I think they better go soul search
The singer advises those who have sold out to reflect on their choices and rediscover their true values and identity.

Brothers can't believe how the skills have gotten
People are surprised and impressed by the level of skill that the singer and their colleagues have achieved.

Now here I go again, ready to flow again And if the coast ain't clear, hell yeah, I'm still going in
The singer is confident and determined to start rapping again, regardless of any obstacles or challenges they may face.

Get it together or you'll be laying on a stretcher I betcha I'm a getcha, the number one heart stresser
If someone doesn't improve their skills or strategy, they will be defeated and humiliated by the artist, who is known for causing stress and tension when rapping.

Sorry black, that's right it's a cardiac arrest
If someone tries to compete with the artist, they will suffer a figurative heart attack or failure, because they cannot keep up.

Try to triple team the best? Then where's Party at?
If multiple people try to join forces to compete against the singer, they will still fail because they cannot match the singer's level of skill. Also a reference to fellow rapper Party Arty, who has not been present in the competition.

Lost to no one, a warrior like Shogun
The singer has never lost a competition or battle, and is as fierce and skilled as a Japanese military commander or Shogun.

And when the show's done stacks and stacks is how the hoes come
After a successful performance, the artist attracts a lot of attention and affection from fans and admirers.

I bruise your feelings, confidence is to the ceiling
The artist can hurt or insult someone's feelings or ego with their rapping, and they are very confident in their abilities.

If I'm sick, I pick a chick for sexual healing
When the artist is not feeling well, they find solace in spending time with women.

I'm unique, a freak like Malik
The singer has a unique and unconventional style, similar to rapper Malik who is also known for his distinctive style.

In the twilights with more highlights than Dominique
The artist is shining even in the dark times, and has more standout qualities than famous basketball player Dominique Wilkins, who was known for his impressive dunks or highlights.

Around my boys is where the jel stops Up to the streets, the jeeps, my peeps in the cell blocks
The singer only feels comfortable and confident in the presence of their closest male friends, and their community includes people from all walks of life including those in prison or involved in criminal activity.

I'm not the best but I give you stress To flatter me your strategy gotta be more complex than chess
The singer is not claiming to be the best, but they are still a formidable opponent who causes anxiety and pressure in those who challenge them. To impress the singer, one must have a complicated and well-planned strategy.

Stop bluffing cause you ain't saying nothing, G And start ducking I'm the A to the fucking G
Stop pretending to be skilled or impressive when you are not, because you are not fooling anyone. The singer, known as the A to the G, is someone to fear and avoid.

Last LP we got down right Showed all these corny motherfuckers what Hip Hop's supposed to sound like
The artist's previous album was a masterful and authentic representation of Hip Hop music, and they exposed and criticized those who produce superficial and inauthentic versions of this genre.

See A.G. and the brother Show Quiet as kept it's best that you step on the low
The artist and their friend Show are present, but it's advisable to keep a low profile and avoid confrontation.

Well it's me meaning the A to the dash I'm fast to get the cash now I'm gone like the past
The singer, referred to as the A to the dashes in their name, is quick to earn money and then disappear just as quickly.

What's the remedy? Suckers better get they own identity
What is the solution to the problem of people copying or imitating others? The singer believes that people should develop and maintain their own unique identity and style.

And to the enemy, you better roll like it's ten of me
The artist is so formidable and powerful that their opponents should be prepared to face multiple versions of the artist at once.

Fake lords they get strangled with mic cords
People who pretend to be powerful or influential are punished and defeated by the artist's rapping, symbolized as being strangled by a microphone cord.

Taking beats from my LP for sure ain't healthy
Others should not try to use or steal the artist's music, because it will not end well for them.

Patterson Projects is where I rest But I claim the whole planet cos it's mine goddamn it
The singer may live in a specific location, but they consider the entire world to be theirs and under their control.

I'm God, quick to pull a fake brother card Wrecked Boston, running shit in Portland like Rod
The artist is implying they are so influential and powerful that they are like a deity, and can easily expose or discredit those who pretend to be friends but are actually fake. They also have control and power in multiple cities, referencing the sports success of Red Sox and Celtics in Boston and a fictional basketball player in Portland.

It's hard to face defeat when you're raised in the street No surrender and no retreat
The singer has been hardened by growing up in a tough and challenging environment, and will never give up or back down in the face of adversity.

Now dance with the devil? No not hardly Even though I mamba like La Bamba and smoke ganja like Bob Marley
The singer refuses to engage in dangerous or risky behavior, even though they have a similar lifestyle and habits to famous musicians and celebrities like Richie Valens and Bob Marley.

A bag of sess puts me at my rest You say it's silly, that's my theory Get the philly and let it rest
The singer believes that smoking marijuana helps them relax and rest. Others may disagree or mock this idea, but the singer is not concerned and advises others to respect their choice and move on.

Brothers can't believe how the skills have gotten
People are surprised and impressed by the level of skill that the artist and their colleagues have achieved.