Reason For Rhyme
MJG Lyrics

I'm MJG the nigga with the versatile style
I am MJG, the individual with a diverse and adaptable musical style.

Check your calendar realize that I been here for awhile
Take a moment to look at the timeline and acknowledge that I have been present in the music industry for a significant period of time.

When I was young I took the soul up out of rhythm and blues
During my youth, I extracted the soul essence from rhythm and blues music.

When hip hop originated slowly paid my dues
As hip hop emerged, I gradually worked hard and paid my dues to establish myself in the industry.

And take my shoes and try to walk a mile in my past
Imagine stepping into my past experiences and attempt to understand them fully.

Without them salt shaker sheisters tryin to get in that ass
Without the deceitful individuals attempting to deceive and take advantage of me.

It's been too long you motherfuckers fittin to feel the south
It has been an extended period since you all have truly experienced the impact of the southern music scene.

Shut your mouth, shut your do you little freak ass hoe
Be quiet, close your mouth, and stop acting promiscuously, you insignificant and contemptible individual.

I'm bout tired of all this damn east and west coast shit
I am exhausted by the ongoing conflict and rivalry between the east and west coast hip hop scenes.

Especially when other niggaz tryin to work in this bitch
Particularly when other artists are attempting to establish themselves in this competitive environment.

I paid my dues to the fullest, worked to god damn hard
I have fully paid my dues and worked relentlessly in this industry.

For you too kill the industry and leave me out of a job
Only for you to destroy the music industry and leave me without employment.

You niggaz strain yourself, to maintain yourself
You exert great effort to sustain your image and position.

And now you playin with enough rope to actually hang yourself
Now you are toying with enough danger to bring about your own downfall.

But you don't care, hell, you constantly fallin deep in the plot
Yet, you show no concern, instead, continuously getting involved in dangerous schemes and situations.

Mesmerized from all the bitches and the money you got
You are captivated by the attention from women and the wealth you have accumulated.

You must of forgot they said that rap would never last ten years
Perhaps you have forgotten that many people believed rap music would not sustain itself for more than a decade.

And if your selfish to the fact, I'm tryin to have a career
If you are indifferent to the truth, I am here striving to build a successful career.

Now listen here, what do we have, we got probable cause
Now pay attention, what do we possess? We have substantial reasons and evidence.

To keep the pen on the paper and the glock in your drawers, nigga
To ensure that we continue to write lyrics and keep our weapons close, my friend.

Remember back when we used to do this shit for fun
Recall the past when we engaged in this activity purely for enjoyment.

Bein the dopest on my block made me ranked number one
Being the most exceptional and skilled on my neighborhood made me the top-ranked artist.

No gun, just a pen and notebook paper by the sheet
No firearms involved, only a pen and plenty of notebook paper.

In the crib, gettin funky off the next nigga beat
In my home, creating funky music using someone else's instrumental.

No electronics to make the shit that I wrote the chronic
No electronic devices were utilized to produce the remarkable music that I wrote.

Shit sick enough to bring vomit from your stomach
The music is so potent that it can cause one to feel nauseous.

Quick as a comet, shield your eyes from the UV
As fast as a comet, protect your eyes from the intense ultraviolet radiation.

Groovey, like a nigga from a Batman movie
Funky and stylish, similar to a character from a Batman film.

Real about the shit that I express over dope beats
Authentic in the content that I convey over incredible musical compositions.

You can't say it was fake unless you grew up on my street
One cannot claim it was inauthentic unless they have experienced life on my neighborhood.

Concrete head niggaz, runnin from FED niggaz
Stubborn individuals, fleeing from federal law enforcement officers.

Po' ass scared niggaz, that came out dead niggaz
Financially destitute and fearful individuals who ended up deceased.

And all I ever wanted to be was an emcee
My sole aspiration was to become a skilled rapper.

Did a little dirt and found it wasn't for me
Engaged in some illicit activities, only to realize it was not suited for my character.

Poetry flowin through my bloodstream like a drug
Poetic expressions coursing through my veins, akin to an intoxicating substance.

I'm addicted to rhyme because I love the buzz, nigga
I am completely consumed by the art of rapping because I enjoy the euphoria it brings, my friend.

Give me a crowd of wild niggaz who love real hip hop
Provide me with an audience of enthusiastic individuals who appreciate authentic hip hop music.

And watched smoke get soaked up, like water in a mop
Witnessed the smoke dissipating and being absorbed, similar to water being absorbed by a mop.

Drop presidents among me and my own folk
Bring forth significant amounts of money among me and my close associates.

And let that bullshit walk among the past with ghosts
Allow the nonsense and falsehoods to belong to the past and be forgotten, similar to departed spirits.

Ain't no hope of bein takin seriously
There is no expectation of being taken seriously.

When limited avenues are given to me
When only a few opportunities are presented to me.

So, naturally I take shit and make shit mine
Therefore, I naturally take control of situations and make them my own.

Jackin only for position in this thing called rhyme
Striving for success in the field of rapping by any means necessary.

Freestyle, not great, but if you wait for a second
Improvise rhymes on the spot, not necessarily excellent, but give me a moment and I can produce something remarkable.

I could write some shit down that could get a gold record
I have the ability to write lyrics that would result in a highly successful record.

Thought about not the first thing that I think about
Considered not the primary topic that occupies my thoughts.

MJG and Eightball and hard is how we comin out
MJG and Eightball are emerging powerfully and with force.

Runnin out, niggaz who can't hold on like En Vogue
Running away from weak individuals who cannot endure challenges, similar to the music group En Vogue.

Even though I moved out the mound I'm still ten toed
Despite moving away from a specific location, I remain grounded and devoted.

Down for the shit I do, the Suave House crew
Committed to the actions I undertake, along with my associates from the Suave House record label.

True to this shit, because this shit is so true
Loyal and dedicated to this form of expression, as it is incredibly genuine.

My reason for rhyme
The motivation behind my art of rapping is

Because I'm true to this rap
Because I am authentic and genuine in my approach to this genre of music.

It ain't all about the cheese
It is not solely about the money.

Even though fat lp's can make a nigga g's
Despite the fact that successful albums can generate significant financial gain.