Golden Era
PRhyme Lyrics

The golden era of recording took
Refers to the era from 1968-1973 when hip-hop music started taking shape

Place in 1968 to 1973
Specifies the time period in which the golden era of recording took place

Is a time when a hard sound
Refers to the raw and unrefined sound of hip-hop music during the golden era of recording

Was raw and unrefined this
Further emphasizes the unpolished and unfiltered nature of the hip-hop sound during the golden era

Is where you could find the seeds of hip hop
Indicates that the foundations of hip-hop music were laid during this period and evolved over time to become what it is today

Comes back around again
History repeats itself in the sense that hip-hop is headed towards another golden era

L boogie, is you with me?
A reference to Lauryn Hill, asking if she is a part of the new hip-hop golden era

What goes around comes back around again
Emphasizes the cyclical nature of history and how the golden era of hip-hop will come back

Iceberg, is you with me?
A reference to Ice-T, asking if he is a part of the new hip-hop golden era

Nasty Nas, is you with me?
A reference to Nas, asking if he is a part of the new hip-hop golden era

At this very moment
Implies that right now we are at the forefront of another golden era of hip-hop music

You 'bout to witness another
Expresses excitement and anticipation for the new hip-hop golden era

Let's shine a light on this real shit
Encourages people to pay attention and focus on the true essence of hip-hop music

Real shit the Lord won't put too much on
Emphasizes the importance of authenticity and honesty in hip-hop music

You than you can deal with i learned early
Suggests that one should be honest and true to themselves regardless of the consequences

Why deal drugs when I can deal wit?
Uses a play on words to suggest that hip-hop music can be a vehicle for expressing one's experiences instead of resorting to illegal activities

Plus I'm down to kill plus switch kills
A metaphor for being able to adapt and evolve in the music industry

Kill a friend of yours quick
Suggests that competition in hip-hop can sometimes lead to the downfall of friendships

Like flippin' the kill switch
Another metaphor for ending someone's career quickly

Me being the illest, it was written
Confidently asserts that the rapper is the best in the game

My lyrics are Illmatic though
A reference to Nas' Illmatic album, implying that this rapper's lyrics are just as legendary

Before the skateboarders controlled
Refers to the era of hip-hop prior to skateboarding culture becoming popularized

The genre your
Refers to when hip-hop music wasn't as mainstream as it is today

Favorite rapper was still radical
Even during the early days of hip-hop, there were rappers pushing against the norm and being radical

We came from standstill to Chitlin'
Hip-hop has come a long way from being a niche genre to being popular across the world

Circuit's to fanbuilt arenas
Shows how hip-hop has grown to not only be popular among small communities but in large arenas as well

So flashin' rifles on your Instagram
A reference to the negative aspects of modern-day hip-hop culture being glorified on social media

And throwin' bitches off
A derogatory reference to the treatment of women in hip-hop culture

The roof only work if you Dan Bilzerian
A reference to the wealthy and privileged lifestyle of Dan Bilzerian, indicating this behavior is only acceptable for those with wealth and fame

So me on this landscape is like
The rapper shares their perspective on the current state of hip-hop, indicating their place in the industry

Using an ant hill for skiing
A metaphor for how the rapper feels like they are out of place in the current hip-hop industry

I'm like a young MarShon trapped
A reference to MarShon Brooks, a young basketball player who excelled on the court but wasn't given many opportunities in the NBA. It suggests that the rapper feels they aren't being given the opportunities they deserve

In his dark prime
A further emphasis on how the rapper feels they are currently struggling in their career

Roamin' the premises with a
Describes how the rapper is making moves despite their struggles

Shopping cart blind
A metaphor for how the rapper is unsure where they're headed in their music career

With carte blanches to chart climb
A metaphor for how the rapper feels like they should have the freedom to make their own music and have it be successful

These rappers are soft, they take L's
The rapper is expressing their opinion on modern-day hip-hop and how it has gotten softer compared to the golden era of hip-hop

Embarrassing doing light-skin nigga shit so
A reference to the stereotype surrounding light-skinned individuals in hip-hop culture, implying that some rappers are conforming to the stereotype

They pale in comparison at this very moment
The rapper emphasizes that they feel like they are superior to other rappers currently in the game

Lyrics is social commentary
Hip-hop music has always been a form of social commentary

Money for your commissary
A reference to the money inmates use in prison to buy necessities, suggesting that hip-hop can provide for those who come from difficult backgrounds and socio-economic statuses

Where it's cool to battle your demons
Hip-hop encourages one to be true to themselves and even to battle their inner demons in their music

It's cool to battle no matter who you are
The rapper implies that anyone can be a part of hip-hop culture, regardless of their background or experiences

It's music out here for everybody
Hip-hop is accessible and relatable to people from all walks of life

No matter who you is
A reference to the use of improper grammar in the hip-hop dialect, emphasizing the culture and its roots

And I'm something like a big deal
The rapper expresses their confidence in themselves and their skill level

Need six mil for the deal
A reference to the amount of money the rapper wants to receive for their work in hip-hop

Check the witty appeal
Suggests that the rapper is charming and clever

Throw up New Yuck, Yuck City feel with feel
A reference to New York City, implies that the rapper is representing their city with pride

I'm too real and too gritty I feel
The rapper embraces their authenticity and rawness

Ready to kill, ready to die
The rapper is willing to do whatever it takes to make it in the music industry

RIP to Biggie, rep BK, Bedstuy
A tribute to the late rapper Biggie Smalls, and reference to Brooklyn's iconic neighborhood Bedstuy

Bring your honey to this beehive
The rapper is encouraging people to come and experience the exciting and vibrant culture of hip-hop

We buzzin', cousin, fuck a introduction
The rapper is confident in the culture and doesn't need an introduction to make a statement.

We live my youngins want it
Hip-hop is an expression of the desires of the youth

Gunnin' for them hundreds
A reference to making a lot of money and being successful

My niggas is headhuntin' and it's
The rapper and their crew are willing to do what it takes to come out on top in the music industry

Duck season for your sumchin
The rapper is expressing their aggression towards their competition

She took her top off, I started dumpin'
A reference to sexual activities, implying the rapper is confident and successful in their love life

She was ruthless
A reference to a woman being independent and powerful in the sex industry

She licked the cocka for poppa
A sexual reference, suggestive of the rapper's prowess

Like she was toothless
Further emphasizes the boldness of the woman in the sexual encounter

You got a different persona from
The rapper is calling out those who don't act true to their real selves

What the truth is
Referring to something that isn't authentic or honest

Sucker nigga stuck on stupid
A derogatory reference to someone who is unaware of their surroundings or ignorant

It's nothing new
The rapper implies that this type of person is common and not surprising

All these hoes suckin' dick and they
The rapper is calling out the treatment of women in the hip-hop industry

Get so comfortable up under you
A reference to how some women become subservient to men in the industry

Fake players, and fake gangsters
The rapper is calling out those who pretend to be tough and violent but are really just pretending

Sellin' dreams, make-believe schemes
The rapper implies that these people are fake and not genuine in their actions or statements

It's San Andreas
Makes a reference to the video game, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which is infamous for its violent and criminal themes

I take your bitch and slay her
The rapper is confident in their ability to seduce and impress women

But I don't really like to boast
Despite their confidence, the rapper tries to remain humble and grounded

I know I'm just that dope
The rapper knows they are talented but doesn't want to brag too much

I'll take a toast, big
The rapper is making a toast to their own success and talent

Ls's is getting smoked, yo
The rapper is confident in their ability to come out on top and make their competition lose

To the illest coasters livin'
A reference to California, where some of the most famous hip-hop artists were born and raised

The ghost in the motherfuckin'
The rapper is a part of the foundation of hip-hop and will always be a part of the culture

Belly of the coast at this very moment
Referencing a coastal region and suggesting that the next golden era of hip-hop will be born here