Sincerely
J.U.I.C.E. Lyrics

Sometimes tha illest cats don't get record deals (laugh)
Sometimes the best musicians stay independent because they are not given record deals.

Sometimes the illest cats roam the streets?.
The best artists may not be famous or signed to any labels and continue to work hard regardless.

Underground legends
There are some exceptional musicians who have a strong following in the underground music scene.

Cats you never heard of,
There are talented musicians who are yet to be discovered or recognized by mainstream media.

But everybody know they tha nicest
Despite being unknown, many people in the underground music scene recognize and respect the excellence of these musicians.

This is for them cats?.
The song is dedicated to these underground artists and acknowledges their exceptional talent.

When I design rhyme in daylight
Juice is always creating and refining his lyrics, whether it's day or night.

Or primetime I stay tight
Juice is always perfecting his technique and delivering his best performance, whether on a big stage or in a studio.

I walk the fine line between an emcee and a play right
As an artist, Juice balances between being a lyricist and a performer and excels in both.

I represent the underground world, it's a unique scene
Juice is proud to represent the underground music scene and considers it as a distinct and special community.

There's no record deals, no videos and street teams
The underground music scene operates without the support of traditional record deals or promotional tools like music videos and street teams.

I do shows to keep green
Juice makes money through live performances and shows to sustain himself as a musician.

I know I'm not a star man, I'm signed to myself
Juice is aware that he may not become a mainstream celebrity anytime soon and remains self-signed as an independent artist.

And my mic's my A&R man
Juice relies solely on his microphone and his talent to be his A&R manager, the person responsible for scouting and developing musical talent.

In double nine I guess it's just a sign of tha times
The year 1999 reflects the current state of the music industry, which has shifted away from traditional record deals, videos and street teams, and towards independent artists through technology.

The spotlight that I've been looking for is finally mine
Juice feels that he has finally found a platform to showcase his talent and connect with his fans through his music.

I never thought about the dough when I'm designing my rhyme
Juice's focus is on creating high-quality lyrics and not on the potential monetary value of his music.

As long as I can reach my peoples over vinyl I'm fine
Juice values the ability to connect with his fans through vinyl records and other physical mediums over fame and fortune.

It ain't about that
Juice is not motivated by money or fame and instead prioritizes his passion for music.

I opened up for cats who ain't as dope as me
Juice has opened for artists who may not be as talented as him, but he still delivers a solid and commendable performance.

While I rip the flow, they lips sink, the show hopelessly
Juice outperforms other artists during his live shows and leaves them struggling to catch up.

From Heaven I was set to game to entertain
Juice believes that he has a divine purpose to entertain and engage with his fans through his music.

I may never pimp that '75 ta cop that blue range rover
Juice may never be able to afford luxury cars or other lavish expenses, but he continues to make music nonetheless.

But even if I don't remain sober
Juice acknowledges his flaws and vices which may affect his life, but it does not affect his ability to create or perform.

I'ma score double digits till the fuckin' games over
Juice will continue to create music and perform at his best until the end of his career, regardless of the outcome or recognition he receives.

I don't care if I'm right, wrong , or in between
Juice is not concerned with being right or wrong and focuses on creating his music in his unique style.

All night long I pimp tha scene
Juice dedicates himself to the underground music scene and works tirelessly to promote and support other artists like himself.

They said I couldn't write songs, I intervene
Despite facing discouragement and criticism, Juice persists in writing and performing his original songs.

Don't think because the battle rhymes are what I'm know for
Juice is not just recognized for his battle rapping skills and is a well-rounded musician.

I can't out write the best of em, or rip the microphone
Juice has the ability to write great lyrics and deliver them with skill, rivaling the best musicians in the industry.

Raw my words are deep
Juice's lyrics have a depth and intensity that resonates with his fans.

Keep my tape handy when you're buzzin
Juice encourages his fans to listen to his music when they're feeling good or are in a positive mood.

Let my thoughts deep inside ya dome,
Juice's lyrics offer insight and delve into deeper themes that encourage introspection and thoughtful reflection.

Tell a cousin or friend play my CD when you guzzlin' Gin
Juice hopes that his fans will share and promote his music with their friends and family.

Come down but then recite it when you buzzin' again
Juice's music has a lasting impact on his fans and urges them to return to his music and recite his lyrics.

You must respect the flow
Juice values the skill and style of hip hop and expects others to respect the art form as well.

Point blank I'm a professional
Juice is a dedicated artist who treats his music as a profession and delivers his best performances accordingly.

Exceptin' no less than excellence, that's how tha session go
Juice always strives for excellence during his recording sessions.

Embracin' my Rhyme, when I'm gone who's replacin' mine?
Juice is proud of his unique style of rapping and is concerned about who will continue his legacy when he is gone.

I trace a line that transcend all space and time
Juice's lyrics have a timeless quality that will continue to resonate with people across generations and cultures.

I implement infinite lyrics that are intricate
Juice's lyrics are complex and contain multiple layers of meaning.

The type of shit discussed my mob bosses eatin' shrimp and shit
Juice's lyrics cover a wide range of topics, including conversations between mob bosses over luxury foods like shrimp.

Those with intellect they understand how I wrote it
Listeners with higher intelligence can appreciate and understand the intricate nature of Juice's lyrics.

But the average mind can take 5 years to decode it
Juice's complex lyrics can be difficult for some listeners to understand, taking up to five years of interpretation.

Gradually I drift off imagining me
Juice daydreams about his future as a musician and his legacy within the industry.

The baddest emcee, wondering what my status will be
Juice ponders what his reputation and status will be as an artist in the future and hopes to be recognized as one of the best.

A little local battle emcee who never made the grade?
Juice fears that he may not reach his full potential and only be known as a local rapper who never achieved mainstream success.

Or a gifted lyricist who used to spit with razor blades?
Juice envisions himself as a gifted wordsmith who had a unique and sharp delivery.

Ever time I win the battles they dissected my words
Juice's wins in rap battles are often met with criticism and scrutiny from others who analyze his lyrics.

I'll probably never get the props or the respect I deserve
Juice anticipates that he may never receive the recognition and respect that he deserves as an artist.

The magazines claim I wrote my battle rhymes like they knew me
Juice feels misrepresented by magazines that attempt to analyze and critique his work.

Then they want to call the next day and fuckin' interview me
Despite any misrepresentation or critique of his work, Juice is still in demand for interviews due to his talent as an artist.

Do I really have props?
Juice questions if he is truly respected for his talent by others within the industry and beyond.

Is it really that stable
Juice is uncertain about the stability of his career and the ability to sustain himself as an independent artist.

when they ask me to freestyle when I walk up into labels?
During meetings with labels and industry professionals, Juice is often asked to perform his raps on the spot without preparation.

When they take me for lunches and drinks inside they limos?
Industry professionals often take Juice out for luxurious meals and drinks to discuss his music and career prospects.

And fu#k around and play me somebody else's demo
Despite the attention he receives from industry professionals, Juice is still given unsolicited demos to listen to and critique.

J-you ya'll niggaz all know what his name is
Juice's fans and followers know who he is and recognize his talent.

The Cat that got famous
Juice has gained fame and recognition within the underground hip hop community for his skill and talent.

By never being famous
Despite his recognition and status as an underground legend, Juice has never achieved mainstream fame or commercial success.

I'll probably roam the underground scene for all times
Juice anticipates that he will continue to be active in the underground music scene for the rest of his career.

Signed sincerely JUICE the unsigned
Juice signs off his song with a declaration of his status as an unsigned artist who remains true to his underground roots.

'Whether they signed or unsigned' -Canibus
Canibus's lyrics reinforce the idea that success in music is not defined by record deals or mainstream status.

'Platinum more wax for..platinum in tha streets' ?Redman
Redman's lyrics suggest that artists can achieve platinum success in the streets or underground music scene without mainstream recognition.