Under Pressure
El Da Sensei Lyrics

Yo, yo, yo, check it
El Da Sensei starts his song.

I make the past dash for the post to most indeed
El Da Sensei moves quickly toward his goals.

My dough speeds approve feed, what I believe top seed
His money grows as he succeeds, and he is determined to be the best.

I write scrolls like Judei Sensei, my tongue real sharp
El Da Sensei's rhymes are like the teachings of a wise Sensei.

On the target shit, that your mind can't shield
His rhymes hit their mark and are hard to ignore.

Most can't feel, the appeal I set upon the mass
While some don't understand his rhymes, many are drawn to his music.

Niggaz speakin ?, one point seven grams of vocal hash
El Da Sensei's rhymes are potent, like a strong strain of hash.

I splash like Hank and Bank flows in many waters
His rhymes flow smoothly over many beats and styles.

Shamed your game even before the fourth quarter
El Da Sensei is so skilled that he knows he'll win the game before it's even over.

My order is brief, I chant meaning for demeanor
He aims to communicate clearly and with purpose.

With my cleaner outlook, my moves advancin like a rook
As he improves himself, his career moves forward like a chess piece.

Took, time to design, but I incline, intertwine my
He puts effort into crafting his rhymes, carefully weaving them together.

Shit upon your mind, check, for my warnin signs cause
His rhymes are incisive and thought-provoking, and he wants you to pay attention.

I'm a hazardous graduate of the schools of fatness
He has studied hip hop extensively and is a master of his craft.

My inner flows like, water in a cactus
His creativity and inspiration are always there, even in tough times.

But y'all can't see the science in this - I'm like
Although his rhymes are complex and meaningful, many listeners don't appreciate their true value.

The day you bought you first LP, from Kane or Blastmaster Kris
He's been in the hip hop game a long time, since the days of Kane and KRS-One.

Twist trees, the ordinary nig would never toke
He enjoys smoking marijuana, but not everyone does.

Well over here we catch a tree but overseas we catch a boat
Different places have different methods of getting marijuana.

I wrote these degrees for the backpacks, travellin on foot
He writes rhymes for those who are true hip hop fans, not just those who listen to pop radio.

The low Guess sag, Walkman and a notebook
He keeps it simple with old school fashion, a Walkman, and a notebook to write rhymes.

And Goddesses with their ear to the norm
Even those who follow mainstream music can appreciate his rhymes.

Cause the new generation got this whole shit wrong..
He believes the current generation of hip hop artists are not true to the art form.

Who's the fool? My tools only used to bring elaborate
He uses his rhymes to create intricate and well-crafted music.

Shit on ?, activist servin my addicts (why?)
He's not sure what the competition is doing, but his rhymes will always have a devoted fanbase.

Fuck up those who dance by chance a champ be fly
He doesn't have respect for those who don't take their rhymes seriously.

Smack that ass that go by and she won't ask me why
He's not interested in meaningless relationships, only true fans of his music.

I'm tokin never gun totin I'm potent with the word spoken
He uses the power of his words, not violence, to make a statement.

Leak the speak nigga, pass that, you're chokin
He wants you to share his rhymes with others and bask in their greatness.

With a minimum dose, toast for taste, for your liking in advance
He crafts his rhymes to create a perfect listening experience for his fans.

Enhance thoughts so, comp take a chance
He hopes his music will inspire people to think and take action.

In my world, only the true stand in my circumfrence
Only true hip hop fans are welcome in his world.

They're bumpin shit, with lyrics so much they're mad abundence
Many fans of hip hop today only care about loud beats and repetitive lyrics, not the art form as a whole.

I'm like the first Dutch of your day, Sensai
He's like the first hit of the day, energizing and uplifting.

I'm rallyin carry the load, as my pen explode
He carries the mantle of hip hop, and his rhymes are explosive.

My tech shows no weakness, behold my uniqueness
He's confident in his rhymes and knows they're unique and powerful.

Daily Rap News messenger, Under Pressure
His rhymes are like news updates, keeping fans informed about the state of hip hop.

I raise the stakes on fakes like chips to, a gambler
He challenges other hip hop artists to step up their game and not be content with mediocrity.

You're catchin my phrase like, I passed to Wes Chandler
His rhymes are so infectious that they stick in your head like a great play in football.

My style not the R&B code, but the true category
He doesn't follow mainstream trends, but stays true to hip hop.

Concoting flows in Dexter's Laboratory
He's a master of his craft, like Dexter in the cartoon.

Switching up styles like teams of Robert Horry
He's versatile and can adapt to any beat or rhythm, like Robert Horry switching teams.

It'll take me days to tell my tales of fame and glory
He's had many great experiences in his career and could spend a long time telling stories about them.

Been down long roads leadin through, the Swiss Alps
He's been on a journey in his career, facing difficulties and obstacles like climbing a mountain.

Where every chick in town got blonde hair in they scalp
He's traveled to many different places and seen many different things.

What I'm about, is still refreshin your mind, guys are blind
He wants to remind people of what true hip hop is about, since many have forgotten.

Cause what you find is the shit, is the downfall of rapkind
He sees the current state of hip hop as a bad thing that's causing it to decline.

Askin the same question, all the time whassup with yo' shit?
He's not impressed with the current state of hip hop and needs to keep asking why it's so bad.

Yo sit back and focus, beginners notice:
He challenges listeners to really pay attention and learn from his rhymes.

My speech is never an impediment
He's always able to clearly communicate through his rhymes.

Always a step of it to show I have intelligence
He's always pushing himself to be even better and show off his intelligence.

So, MC El Da Sensei, O-you-T
He introduces himself and his stage name.

For the nine-eight season we be, out..
He's taking a break for the season but promises to be back with more great rhymes.