Elevation
F.A.M.E. Lyrics

I gotta free my mind
The artist feels burdened by the constraints of the music industry and seeks to break free from them by expressing themselves freely and creatively.

From sand docks to auction blocks to R&B
The artist has come from humble beginnings and has experienced both success and struggle within the music industry.

Signed the dotted line but didn't read through the costs
The artist regrets not thoroughly reviewing their recording contract and is now dealing with the consequences of being unaware of their rights and financial obligations.

(When your album sits on the desk) 'That's when ya lost!'
If a record label is not actively promoting an artist's work, they are not likely to succeed and will be considered a failure.

Emcees fallin victim to financial, seduction
Artists are often tempted by the prospect of making a lot of money in the music industry, but financial success can come at the cost of their creative freedom and integrity.

Your A and R like see'n'are got many styles to suit ya
Record labels try to appeal to a wide audience and often expect their artists to conform to certain musical styles or trends in order to achieve commercial success.

But if it's false to me I've never been an ass smoocher
The artist is determined to stay true to themselves and will not compromise their artistic vision in order to please others or gain fame and fortune.

Since I don't brainwash minds, with talkin nines and How I shoot ya
The artist does not use violent or aggressive lyrics in their music, as they do not want to promote harmful or negative behavior in their listeners.

It seems no multi million dollar contract's In my future
The artist is not interested in prioritizing financial gain over their art and does not believe that they will ever achieve a multi-million dollar recording contract.

I could swallow the bait and get gassed Like petroleum
The artist could be tempted by the allure of fame and success, but recognizes that it would come at a cost to their artistic integrity.

On linoleum, no wackin in my format, no Grammy awards Rap over break loops and samples, no R&B chords
The artist follows their own creative path and does not conform to traditional standards of commercial success, such as Grammy Awards or popular musical styles like R&B.

On a mission from God, to make the conscious souls nod
The artist is driven by a higher purpose and hopes to create music that resonates with listeners on a deeper level, inspiring thought and reflection.

It's fate for rap to elevate
The artist believes that the rap genre has the potential to evolve and reach new heights, inspiring change and growth within the industry and society at large.

'Other rappers, they went slip slidin away'
Other artists may have succumbed to the pressures and temptations of the music industry, but the artist is committed to staying true to themselves and their creative vision.

You reminisce, you and your A&R was first friends
The artist reflects on the relationship they had with their A&R representative when they first began their career in music.

Got verbals like murder, so call on Perry Mason
The artist's lyrical ability is compared to a murder weapon, and they are confident in their ability to defend themselves and their work.

Twenty-five to life, is what I'm facing, for this fate's in The element of fine print
The artist is facing severe consequences for not fully understanding the details and implications of their recording contract.

I'm still the rapper for the rhymes that he expresses Or manifests, no frontin, I wrote the shit while blunted
The artist is proud of their lyrical ability and creative vision, and will not pretend to be something they are not in order to achieve commercial success.

Label's will leave you murdered in a river with no soul
Record labels can be ruthless and will discard artists who are no longer profitable or relevant, leaving them feeling drained and without a sense of purpose or identity.

B.U.M.S. We leave our mark for hip-hop's devastation
The artist is proud of the impact and legacy they have created within the hip-hop genre, leaving a lasting and meaningful mark for future generations to appreciate.

In our strive to stay alive for my record's elevation
The artist is committed to creating music that is authentic, meaningful, and inspiring, with the aim of elevating themselves and their work above the norms and expectations of the music industry.