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H.N.I.C. Lyrics

Check one, two, no one to run to
I'm starting fresh and confident, with no other options or fallbacks.

I Catch-22, when I began to
I found myself in a difficult situation when I started my career.

Express myself on the lyrical tip
I am sharing my feelings through my music.

Ayo I'm dip and I'm as smooth as Mircale Whip
I'm slick and charming in the way I present myself.

But some try to flip, and claim I'm not legit
Some people try to discredit me by saying I'm not authentic.

Say I need to quit (Ayo he's on some other shit)
They suggest that I stop, claiming my music is not good enough.

Yeah, but I grab your attention
Despite the negative feedback, I'm still captivating your focus.

And bask in wealth, ayo I'm something else
I enjoy my success and feel truly unique in what I do.

The sound is raw, don't need a million samples
My music is authentic because it doesn't rely on overproduced samples.

The kids just love it, next year my budget
My younger fans embrace my style, and my earnings will increase as a result.

Will be much fatter, because of my platter
I'll make more money since my music is going to be more popular.

See I'm the flavor in the hip-hop batter
I add value to the hip-hop industry by bringing in new and unique sounds.

Schooled in the trade so I'm gonna stay paid
My knowledge of music means I'll always make money in the industry.

Made in the shade from the tracks that I laid (Wooord up)
I made it big without too much effort, thanks to my naturally inherent talent.

Like the golden goose, and it's good for the gander
I'm like the goose that lays golden eggs, so it benefits me and others.

On the DL, don't need propaganda
I don't need publicity stunts or mind games; my music speaks for itself.

So put that in your pipe and smoke it
Feel free to take note of my success and learn from my achievements.

I took a blues break and I broke it
I incorporated the blues into my music to refresh and rejuvenate it.

See I'm swift with the words and the verbs and the pronouns
I'm skilled at using all kinds of words and language elements in my music.

Yeah, it's Diamond D with the dope sound
I'm Diamond D, and I have an amazing unique sound.

That you hear when it's pumping in the Benzi
My music is enjoyed by people from all walks of life and all over the world.

From ??? all the way down to McKinley
People all over the place listen to my music.

I pay the bills from the use of my lingo
I am making a living through the use of my uniquely original style.

Don't try to play me or you'd better play bingo
Don't underestimate me or you might end up being the one played.

Or Monopoly, by Milton Bradley
If you want to play games, play some cards or board games like Monopoly.

I had to school another brother, but had he
I had to teach a fellow musician a thing or two, but if only he had known beforehand,

Only took a second, and checked the track record
He would have seen that my history and work speaks for itself, and he would have learned something in only a second.

He would have seen that I'm solid
He would have seen that what he heard was not a fluke, but a consistent representation of my abilities.

So gather round there's a new hombre in town
Pay attention since I am a new artist in the game.

Influenced by James Brown
I take inspiration from and highly respect James Brown's music.

It's Diamond D with the sound that pumps
My music fills the room with energy and liveliness.

And like Bambaataa, I won't fake the funk
Just like Bambaataa, I won't pretend or try to create something that is not true or authentic.

Peace to Master Rob and the Ultimate Force
I'm giving a shoutout to Master Rob and his group 'The Ultimate Force.'

The 90's are here and we're on the right course
We're in the 1990s, but we're heading in the right direction for music.

With the flavor that you savor and you know that it's true
Everyone can appreciate and enjoy my unique taste in music.

I get hype when I kick the ballistics
I get excited and energized when performing my music.

And get paid from the use of my linguistics
I make a living by using my specific and original style of language.

The style is dope even though it's simplistic
Despite being basic, my music has a distinct and captivating sound.

Soda breaks me out, so now I drink Mystic
Caffeinated sodas affect me in a negative way, so I now drink Mystic brand soda instead.

At the rest I listen to the Stylistics
I enjoy listening to Stylistics music during my breaks/rest times.

Break down rappers like they had cystic fibrosis
I scrutinize other rappers and analyze their style, breaking them down like a doctor might do for a patient.

Never snacking on a Hostess or pork rinds
I try to eat healthy, avoiding junk foods like Hostess or pork rinds.

Word got around that my shit is booming
My music got popular and became well-known through word of mouth.

It ran through the Bronx just like Paul Newman
My fame spread throughout the Bronx as quickly and famously as Paul Newman did.

Now everyone can get a sample of the skills that
Now anyone who wants can appreciate and enjoy my talents.

Won't trample when I build an example of the will that's
I won't squash anyone when it comes to showing off my drive and skills.

Stronger than Sampson, see I'm the champ, son
Like Samson, I'm powerful, successful and the 'champion' of my game.

When I relax, I'm off to the Hamptons
When I have free time, I like to go to vacation spots like the Hamptons.

Compare the sound to another, and let's see
Let's compare and contrast my music to another artist and see which one is better.

I slam shit up like Wayne Gretzky
Like Gretzky playing hockey, I push myself to the limit and do my best to succeed.

So hey baby, what's happening? (What's happening?)
Hello there, what's the situation? (What's the situation?)

Yeah, it's Diamond D with the verbs and the acronyms
I'm Diamond D, and I'm well-versed in using different types of language components in my music.

"Sing a Simple Song" like Sylvester Stone
I aim to create and produce 'simple' and straightforward music, like with Sylvester Stone's song.

(And I) Catch you out there like Rick Cerrone
I catch my listeners in my music's spell, like Rick Cerrone catching a baseball.

Mature enough to be on my own
I'm mature and independent enough to have carved out my own career path.

And all my beats are stone to the bone
All my music is solid and uncompromising.

So grab a chair and sip on some ?choca batzi?
Take a seat and enjoy some refreshments (unknown) while listening to my music.

I stimulate your brain like a game of Yatzee
My music is interesting, thought-provoking, and fun - like a game of Yatzee.

Yeah, the New Jack with the new rap
I inject new and unique sounds into the 'New Jack' style of music.

(How'd you do that, Diamond D?)
(How did you create that style? Diamond D, care to explain?)

I flip styles the way you flip a flap jack
I can switch up my music style very easily, like flipping a pancake.

It's Diamond D with the fat tracks
I'm Diamond D, and I make huge, impressive beats.

Originality, my concepts are endless
My music is unique and inspired, with no limit to its possibilities.

Straight up grit, I'm simply stupendous
I'm down-to-earth and impressive in the way that I create my music.

My words hug the beat like a pair of vice grips
My lyrics blend perfectly and tightly with the music's rhythm and tone.

So don't sleep cause you might slip, peace
Don't let your guard down, pay attention and enjoy the music, peace.

"Check one two and you don't quit" - Stezo (Repeat 4x)
A repeated line from Stezo's song, underlining the importance of communication in the music industry.

Beacuase their styles are full of words
Because other rapper's music is too complex with too many elements.

By any name that you ever heard
Even with a huge variety of artists and music out there.

I find it, quite interesting (You know?)
I find it fascinating how different artists use language and sound to create unique music.

But it doesn't mean a thing
But despite that, all artists can differ greatly in their success and recognition.