Marley and Marley
Marley Lyrics

All these beats and my rhymes attached
My rhymes and beats come together to form something new

Form the new creation called the Marley Scratch
The combination of my beats and rhymes is so unique and innovative that it deserves to be called Marley Scratch

We're always steered in a positive course
We focus on creating music that is uplifting and positive

His beats my rhymes combined make force
When we work together, our music becomes a powerful force that cannot be ignored

I say it's like a force 'cause the force is strong
Our music is so strong that it can't be ignored or dismissed

And if you think we're weak I'd say you're wrong
Anyone who thinks our music is weak is making a mistake

All you other DJ's are a bunch of jerks
Other DJs are inferior to Marley Marl in terms of talent and skill

Marley give 'em an example how a DJ works
Marley is so talented that he can demonstrate to other DJs how true DJing is done

The M is for Master of Scratch
The M in Marley Marl stands for his mastery of scratching on the turntables

And if the needle was to slip it's the needle he'll catch
If the needle on the turntable were to slip, Marley would catch it in mid-air

The A is a letter that you set apart
The A in Marley Marl's name is significant and should be recognized as such

I wouldn't call his beats music, I would call it Art
Marley Marl's beats are so unique and creative that they deserve to be called art

The are just stands for the way he Rock
The R in Marley Marl's name stands for the way he rocks the turntables

Which is 24-oh-7 around the clock
Marley Marl is always working on his craft and creating music, day and night

The L is for Lyrics that I write
The L in Marley Marl's name stands for the lyrics that MC Shan writes and performs to Marley's beats

When put to his music sounds out of sight
When MC Shan's lyrics are combined with Marley Marl's beats, the result is incredible music

The E is for Every beat he make
The E in Marley Marl's name stands for every beat he creates

Which sucker DJ's persist to take
Other DJs try to copy Marley's beats, but they can never quite recreate his unique sound

Don't play with the why 'cause it isn't a game
This isn't a game, and Marley Marl is a serious and talented musician

You ax 'Why do you put the other DJ's to shame?'
People wonder why Marley Marl can outperform other DJs and make them look bad

After this there shouldn't be a story to tell
After hearing Marley Marl's music and watching him perform, people shouldn't question his talent or status as a master DJ

At the end of that is M-A-are-L
The letters in Marley Marl's name are significant and represent his incredible talent and skill as a DJ

This paragraph here has come to a end
This section of the song is concluding

Marley, can we hear your funky fresh scratchin' again?
The artist wants to hear Marley Marl perform his scratch techniques again

I never got caught in the game of Tag
MC Shan has never tried to compete with other MCs for attention or fame

My name is MC Shan, no need to brag
As an established MC, there is no need for Shan to brag about his talent or status

MC's brag about theirself all through their rhyme
Other MCs brag about themselves throughout their rhymes

You can see I got quality, won't waste my time
MC Shan doesn't need to brag because his talent and quality is obvious to anyone who hears his music

If I did not mean it, I wouldn't have said it
MC Shan only says things he truly believes and stands behind

I'm gonna give the man behind the wheels some credit
MC Shan is giving credit to Marley Marl for his incredible DJing skills

I'm not tryna say that he can't be beat
MC Shan acknowledges that other DJs may be talented, but Marley Marl is on another level

But Marley Marl can stand on his own two feet
Marley Marl's talent and skills are so great that he doesn't need anyone else's help to succeed

Since a DJ like him is so in demand
Marley Marl is in high demand because of his incredible talent and unique sound

Marley won't you get on and show 'em where you stand
MC Shan is asking Marley Marl to perform and show off his incredible DJing skills

He can go on but I won't insist
MC Shan could keep praising Marley Marl, but he feels it's unnecessary because everyone knows how talented he is

How many fortunate MC's have a DJ like this
MC Shan feels lucky to have Marley Marl as his DJ and recognizes how talented he is

Every time I grab the mic I always have a plan
MC Shan is always prepared when he performs and has a plan for his rhymes

Combined we're fresh, this you must admit
MC Shan and Marley Marl together create incredible music that is fresh and innovative

Don't ever want to hear you say we ain't worth jack
MC Shan and Marley Marl are incredibly talented and don't want anyone to doubt their worth

To be a DJ or an MC well it isn't no thing
Becoming a DJ or MC isn't difficult, but becoming truly talented and successful is another story

If you ever want to learn then just give us a ring
MC Shan and Marley Marl are willing to teach others their craft and share their knowledge and talent

When you're one of these, that means you're the best
Ace, jack, queen, or king are symbols of excellence and mastery in their respective fields

And the people of today won't settle for less
Today's audience demands high quality and talent from their DJs and MCs

We can be a jack or king, we can play the place
MC Shan and Marley Marl can perform at any venue and are versatile in their skillset

But we'd rather be a DJ and an MC ace
Although MC Shan and Marley Marl are versatile, they value being the best and strive to be known as DJ and MC aces

If you ever want to battle, be at your best
Anyone who wants to compete against Marley Marl should be at the top of their game

Because a man like Marley just does not fess
Marley Marl is incredibly talented and confident, and won't back down from a challenge

In that battle you must give your all
Anyone who challenges Marley Marl must be prepared to bring their best and work hard

Or just be prepared to take your fall
Anyone who challenges Marley Marl and fails will suffer the consequences of their defeat

'cause a lotta DJ's already tried
Many DJs have already tried to compete with Marley Marl and failed

There ain't been one yet that's qualified
No other DJ has been able to match Marley Marl's talent and skill

To think you can beat him, you must be nuts
Anyone who thinks they can beat Marley Marl is delusional

Just listen real close to his scratchin' cuts
Marley Marl's incredible skill and talent can be heard in his scratch techniques

The man Marley Marl can bring you to tears
Marley Marl's music is so beautiful and moving that it can make people cry

He's not a new jack, he been down for years
Marley Marl is an established and respected DJ who has been in the game for a long time

On the two turntables I would say he's nice
Marley Marl's DJing skills on the turntables are incredible

Every cut he makes is so precise
Marley Marl's cuts and scratches are incredibly precise and well-executed

When I said precise inside my rhyme
When MC Shan said 'precise' in his rhyme, he meant that Marley Marl's skills were impeccable

To put it to you straight that means right on time
To 'put it straight' means to tell the truth, and to be 'right on time' means to execute perfectly

Every jam he throws he always rocked
Marley Marl always brings the energy and rocks the crowd at every event he performs at

Don't refer to him as the neighbourhood jock
Marley Marl is not just a local DJ; he is a respected and talented musician on a larger scale

To all you DJ's who are always fessin'
MC Shan is addressing other DJs who are always boasting about their talent and skill

From this man you can learn a lesson
Other DJs can learn from Marley Marl's incredible talent and skill

You heard Dimples D when she took her stand
Dimples D, a prominent female MC, spoke highly of Marley Marl and recognized his talent

She said (Marley Marl is one hell of a man)
Dimples D praised Marley Marl and called him an incredible and talented individual

Gotta get it off my chest, to put my mind at ease
MC Shan is sharing his thoughts and feelings about Marley Marl to relieve his mind

Since when you heard a DJ make cuts like these?
Marley Marl's scratch techniques are so unique and innovative that they haven't been heard before