Microphone Check
Illegal Substance Lyrics


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Out the gates with the quickness hit the gas...
feel my microphone blast
my microphone wrath
as I speed around clones I can't slow down
throw my body to the ground
feel the system sound

I'm in the lead and I never look back
Jockey for position as I head down the track
If ya coming close I'll pull ahead
I only see green and i never see red

I rip the race track
L ike I drop flows on ADATs
How do you do that I bring that
intensity
that make MC's slip
cuz I bitch your whole style thenm I just flip

pedal to the floor as i bust anoather rap
ill finish the race and take an extra lap
ill drink champaine from the trophy cup
i never speed down and i never slow up

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Please slow it on up, I can't slow down
Would u slow it on up, I can't slow down
Can u speed it on down, I can't slow down
P stop fuckin around, I can't slow down
Please slow it on up, I can't slow down
Would u slow it on up, I can't slow down
Just flip the shit now,
I cant slow down, I cant slow down, I cant slow down

It's a new wave ... im in a new zone
hit the next phase and I break into my new mode

push it to the limit im still in it
grab my microphone YO P JUST KICK IT
i'm flippin shit faster they try to master
my lyrical techniques but they can't stop like napster
cause now i'm droppin ill lyrics that make you say damn
I throw it in your face cause what I am is what I am

Now I see you coming I should be gunnin
but i guess it goin down cause your mouth steady runnin
check your whole style on that bull crap
then I smoke you on the last lap slice you with my ill rap

here let my smoke clear, now I smell fear
your pissin in the wind as I break into high gear
take it to the next stretch VERB FLEX IT
The Media punks and fakes check it

I set it off you know it's on
down like who... like my man Vince Vaugn
cuttin sucka's off so don't v come wack
cuz I race the course like a needle on a track
now im the mc you love to hate
i come till and never fluxuate
it will boggle your mind leave you open for the kill
i tear shit up and ill do it at will
here let my smoke clear, now I smell fear
your pissin in the wind as I break into high gear




take it to the next stretch VERB FLEX IT
The Media punks and fakes check it

Overall Meaning

The song "Microphone Check" by Illegal Substance is a high-energy rap track that compares the rapper's ability to spit rhymes to racing around a track. The opening lines of the song make it clear that the rapper is in a hurry to get started ("Out the gates with the quickness hit the gas") and that he's not going to slow down for anyone ("throw my body to the ground, feel the system sound"). The chorus emphasizes this point, with the rapper asking those around him to speed up or slow down so that he can maintain his own tempo.


As the song progresses, the rapper continues to use racing metaphors to describe his skill and intensity. He boasts that he's always in the lead and "only see[s] green and never see[s] red," suggesting that he's always on the offensive and focused on winning. He describes his flow as "dropping ill lyrics that make you say damn" and suggests that he's always several steps ahead of his competitors.


Overall, "Microphone Check" is an energetic and confident track that shows off the rapper's skill and fervor. It uses racing imagery to create a sense of speed and urgency that reflects the rapper's own mindset and approach to his craft.


Line by Line Meaning

Out the gates with the quickness hit the gas...
I start the race strong and fast, charging forward with aggression.


feel my microphone blast
My vocals on the microphone are powerful and commanding.


my microphone wrath
My use of the microphone is intense and fierce.


as I speed around clones I can't slow down
I'm constantly moving fast, not slowing down for anyone.


throw my body to the ground
I'm so passionate and invested in my performance that I put everything into it.


feel the system sound
I sense the music and rhythm around me, allowing it to fuel my performance.


I'm in the lead and I never look back
I'm ahead of the other competitors and focused on staying in first place.


Jockey for position as I head down the track
I'm constantly maneuvering to maintain my lead during the race.


If ya coming close I'll pull ahead
If any competitors are getting too close, I'll speed up and stay ahead.


I only see green and i never see red
I'm only focused on winning, never on slowing down or losing.


I rip the race track
I dominate the race and leave my opponents behind.


L ike I drop flows on ADATs
I perform with the same intensity as if I'm recording on an ADAT, a professional recording device.


How do you do that I bring that
I'm so talented and skilled that others can't match my style.


intensity
My performance is passionate, energetic, and powerful.


that make MC's slip
Other rappers can't compete with my skills and presence on the microphone.


cuz I bitch your whole style thenm I just flip
I expose and criticize other rappers' styles, then take over and dominate the performance.


pedal to the floor as i bust anoather rap
I'm going all-out, giving my all and pushing myself to the limit with each new verse.


ill finish the race and take an extra lap
I'll stay ahead and finish the competition, then go the extra mile and perform even more.


ill drink champaine from the trophy cup
I'll celebrate my victory with champagne once I win the competition.


i never speed down and i never slow up
I remain focused and driven, never letting up or slowing down during the competition.


Please slow it on up, I can't slow down
I'm so invested and focused that I can't take a break or slow down.


Would u slow it on up, I can't slow down
I need others to give me a break and slow things down, because I can't slow down on my own.


Can u speed it on down, I can't slow down
I need others to give me more motivation and energy, because I can't slow down or take it easy.


P stop fuckin around, I can't slow down
I need people to stop wasting my time and focus so I can continue to perform at a high level.


Just flip the shit now,
Other rappers need to step up their game and perform better if they want to compete with me.


It's a new wave ... im in a new zone
I'm operating on a new level of performance, pushing myself to new heights and delivering something unique.


hit the next phase and I break into my new mode
I'm constantly progressing and evolving my performance, always ready to take on new challenges and styles.


push it to the limit im still in it
I'm always pushing myself to the max, never backing down or losing intensity.


grab my microphone YO P JUST KICK IT
I'm ready to start my performance, telling my collaborator or DJ to start the music.


i'm flippin shit faster they try to master
I'm performing at an incredibly high speed and level, making it difficult for other rappers to keep up or match my style.


my lyrical techniques but they can't stop like napster
Other rappers are trying to keep up with my style and techniques, but they can't stop or slow me down.


cause now i'm droppin ill lyrics that make you say damn
I'm delivering powerful and impressive lyrics that leave other rappers in awe or disbelief.


I throw it in your face cause what I am is what I am
I'm showcasing my skills and presence on the microphone without holding back or being humble.


Now I see you coming I should be gunnin
I see other rappers trying to compete with me, and I should be more aggressive and competitive.


but i guess it goin down cause your mouth steady runnin
But I'm actually not too worried or threatened, because the other rapper is just talking and not delivering a strong performance.


check your whole style on that bull crap
I'm criticizing and examining the other rapper's whole style and technique, finding it to be nonsense or inferior.


then I smoke you on the last lap slice you with my ill rap
I finish the competition strong and dominate, delivering a powerful performance that surpasses the other rapper's skills and abilities.


here let my smoke clear, now I smell fear
I'm so intense and dominant that others are intimidated and fearful of my skills and performance.


your pissin in the wind as I break into high gear
Others are trying to compete with me, but it's a fruitless effort because I'm already in high gear and pushing myself to the limit.


take it to the next stretch VERB FLEX IT
I'm ready to take on the next challenge or part of the performance, and I'm telling my collaborator or DJ to adjust to the new phase or style.


The Media punks and fakes check it
I'm calling out and criticizing fake or inauthentic performers or rappers who aren't truly committed or passionate about their craft.


I set it off you know it's on
I'm starting the performance and everyone knows that I'm going to deliver something impressive and intense.


down like who... like my man Vince Vaugn
I'm committed and intense like Vince Vaughn's characters in various movies.


cuttin sucka's off so don't v come wack
I'm cutting off or dominating other rappers who try to compete with me, so they better bring their best skills or style.


cuz I race the course like a needle on a track
I'm dominating and racing through the performance like a needle on a track, doing so with precision and intensity.


now im the mc you love to hate
I'm the rapper who delivers such a powerful and impressive performance that others either envy or dislike me.


i come till and never fluxuate
I'm always solid and reliable with my performance, never fluctuating or faltering during the race or competition.


it will boggle your mind leave you open for the kill
My performance is so impressive and intense that it leaves others speechless and open to my continued domination.


i tear shit up and ill do it at will
I'm tearing up and dominating the competition with ease and power, doing so at my own will and pace.




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@davidlucero82

Out the gates with the quickness hit the gas...
feel my microphone blast
my microphone wrath
as I speed around clones I can't slow down
throw my body to the ground
feel the system sound

I'm in the lead and I never look back
Jockey for position as I head down the track
If ya coming close I'll pull ahead
I only see green and i never see red

I rip the race track
L ike I drop flows on ADATs
How do you do that I bring that
intensity
that make MC's slip
cuz I bitch your whole style thenm I just flip

pedal to the floor as i bust anoather rap
ill finish the race and take an extra lap
ill drink champaine from the trophy cup
i never speed down and i never slow up

()

Please slow it on up, I can't slow down
Would u slow it on up, I can't slow down
Can u speed it on down, I can't slow down
P stop fuckin around, I can't slow down
Please slow it on up, I can't slow down
Would u slow it on up, I can't slow down
Just flip the shit now,
I cant slow down, I cant slow down, I cant slow down

It's a new wave ... im in a new zone
hit the next phase and I break into my new mode

push it to the limit im still in it
grab my microphone YO P JUST KICK IT
i'm flippin shit faster they try to master
my lyrical techniques but they can't stop like napster
cause now i'm droppin ill lyrics that make you say damn
I throw it in your face cause what I am is what I am

Now I see you coming I should be gunnin
but i guess it goin down cause your mouth steady runnin
check your whole style on that bull crap
then I smoke you on the last lap slice you with my ill rap

here let my smoke clear, now I smell fear
your pissin in the wind as I break into high gear
take it to the next stretch VERB FLEX IT
The Media punks and fakes check it

I set it off you know it's on
down like who... like my man Vince Vaugn
cuttin sucka's off so don't v come wack
cuz I race the course like a needle on a track
now im the mc you love to hate
i come till and never fluxuate
it will boggle your mind leave you open for the kill
i tear shit up and ill do it at will
here let my smoke clear, now I smell fear
your pissin in the wind as I break into high gear
take it to the next stretch VERB FLEX IT
The Media punks and fakes check it



All comments from YouTube:

@Ninja_Reborn

good shit, way too underrated.

@rahnastoRR

I still play Street Racing Syndicate sometimes, this song was on when i was upgrading my Jetta 1.8T, then i go, out press gas, go get some chicks... This song and those memories. Easily one of my favorite tracks.

@erickbuckner4485

Catch That Kid led me here

@erickbuckner4485

Awesome

@CasualRicer

Street Racing Syndicate days.

@yozlasmis

;(

@marcoAKAjoe

Boiiiiii

@MrDjsmooth87

The best of times

@StalloneSRB

We miss tracks like this one.. Our childhood. :D

@erickbuckner4485

Catch That Kid led brought me here

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