THE ANTHEM
Loot Pack Lyrics

If you're not flipping cuts like DJ Romes
If you're not skillfully manipulating music like DJ Romes, you cannot represent Loot Pack properly.

Well then you're not representing with the LP
If you cannot do what DJ Romes does, you cannot rep for Loot Pack.

If you're not dropping tracks like Madlib
If you're not releasing beats like Madlib does, you're not really riding with Loot Pack.

Well then you're not representing with the LP
If you're not doing what Madlib does, then you're not a true representative of the LP.

Well if you're not kicking styles like Wild Child
If you're unable to rap like Wild Child, you are not properly representing Loot Pack.

When then you're not representing with the LP
If you can't flow like Wild Child, you're not truly reppin' for Loot Pack.

But if you're not supporting hardcore hip hop
If you don't back hardcore hip hop, then you're not really an authentic hip hop MC.

Well then you're not a real hip hop MC
Not supporting hardcore hip hop means you're not a true MC in the hip hop game.

If you're not in tune to this total bliss
If you're not aligned with this positive energy, you're not really part of the movement.

Now a days a lot of rappers I like to diss
These days, many rappers deserve criticism for their lack of authenticity and originality.

'cause yo, all up in your songs you be talkin' bout your glocks (what?)
Many rappers focus on guns and violence in their music, which is not representative of true hip hop culture.

But then you change 'cause you can't be the same around the clock
Rappers often pretend to be something they're not because they can't maintain the facade all the time.

You be actin' like a Amazon when the camera's on
When the cameras are rolling, many rappers act tough and intimidating.

But when the camera's off, you be actin' soft
However, when the cameras are off, these same rappers become less aggressive and less authentic in their actions.

'cause you be in that mental state, thinking that ya great
These rappers have an inflated sense of self-worth and think they're better than they really are.

But everywhere around the gates people saying that ya fake
Everyone sees through their facade and recognizes their lack of authenticity.

Like dropping out of weight while you're trying to have your cake
These rappers are trying to have it both ways, but they can't maintain their fake persona and remain true to themselves.

But ya jams ain't got no weight and many niggas won't debate
Their music is not respected and many people won't argue against that fact.

we keep it hot like Benihana (word)
Loot Pack keeps their music fresh and exciting, like the sizzling dishes at Benihana.

With no drama, while you try to bite like a piranha
Loot Pack avoids drama and remains authentic, while other rappers try to copy and imitate their style.

I'll make you wanna...
Loot Pack's music is so good that it makes you want to move and dance.

...bounce, bounce when you come to see the Pack
When you come to see Loot Pack, you can't help but bounce and dance to their music.

I'mma carbonate ya flow 'cause yo' style be sounding flat
Loot Pack makes your flow bubbly and exciting, like carbonated soda, because your style is usually uninteresting.

Jack A.K.A. constructor of a rhyme on a track
Madlib, also known as Jack, creates and builds rhymes on his tracks.

Conducted by Madlib invade ya face like blah
Madlib's music is intense and invigorating, it hits you in the face with force.

Bring it back as I rock it slow, with my lip socket lyrics, scratch as I rock a show with simultaneous functions we create
Madlib brings his music back and rocks it slow with his signature style of lyrics and scratching, and Loot Pack creates an amazing show with multiple functions and elements in sync.

'cause we're the sure shot
Loot Pack knows they're the best and they always hit their target.

The flow got you all hypnotized but if you're not...
Loot Pack's flow is mesmerizing, but if you're not authentic, you can't appreciate it.

Yo, Wild Child straight rearranging on ya drums
Wild Child is rearranging and mixing it up on the drums like a true master.

Ya niggas from the slums step up ya want to hum
Those from the slums should step up and show off their true potential.

As I take ya ass way back when blacks was like chilling
Wild Child takes the audience back to a simpler time when black culture was all about having fun and being relaxed.

(To late for that now) Why? (Brothers mad killing)
Unfortunately, this is no longer the case because so many people are focused on violence and aggression.

Yo, I live in hip hop day to day because I feel it
Wild Child is completely immersed in hip hop and feels it on a daily basis.

Can't understand wack MC's out there, they try and kill it
Wild Child can't understand why there are so many bad MCs out there trying to ruin hip hop.

I'll steal it, take it home, package it and seal it
Wild Child will take hip hop, package it up, and present it in a new and exciting way.

Bring it out on a daily basis and fry it on a skillet
Wild Child will bring hip hop to the forefront every day, and make it hot and sizzling like food on a skillet.

Question: Will it, will it last forever?
Wild Child ponders whether hip hop, as it is now, will always be around.

Can't compare it to the past...never!
But he knows that hip hop today can never be compared to what hip hop was in the past.

We're used to touch the mics, uplifting MC's on the rise
Loot Pack is skilled at touching mics and raising up aspiring MCs.

Come with the abstract and then straight up vocalize
Loot Pack brings the abstract and then puts it into clear, compelling lyrics.

Most people now a days talk about representing
Most people these days talk about being representatives of hip hop.

They strictly smoking Philly's, acting ill, getting bent and
But instead of being true representatives, they're just focused on smoking weed and being wild.

The ways of the industry's mad shady tinted (yeah)
The music industry is corrupt and dishonest.

Most niggas tripping off the ill joints we invented (right)
Loot Pack knows they're creating groundbreaking music that everyone else is trying to copy.

Whether you're in L.A., Texas or Trenton
No matter where you're from or where you are, the message of Loot Pack's music is universal.

Alaska, Nebraska, Japan you have ta
Even in far-off places like Alaska, Nebraska, and Japan, you need to understand what actual hip hop is all about.

Know the difference from a fake MC to a real MC
People need to be able to tell the difference between a phony MC and a true MC.

Before you play that Loot Pack CD
Before you listen to a Loot Pack album, you need to have an understanding of true hip hop culture and authenticity.

(Chorus)
Reiterating the importance of being able to DJ, rap, and support hardcore hip hop in order to truly represent Loot Pack.