Tru Master
Pete Rock Lyrics


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Ladies and gentlemen
(I'd like to know)
Are you ready for star time?
(Yeah)
Okay, well let me kinda move these things around here, ya know
Ladies and gentlemen
I don't know what this is coming down through the audience
But look like it just came out of the basement (yeah)
Know what I'm sayin'? (Know what I'm sayin', know what I'm sayin')
(Thank you, because now)
Alright, let's bring to the stage

Yo, your highness, live from the bricks, one-six
Pete Rock, bang your head, break the drumsticks
Verbal assault, rhymes rippin' through the mix
Specialist, with the smash hits that can flip
Savagely attack this, clash with, accurate aim
Spark the flame, burn this and pop a vein
Ride tracks like the soul train, hold ya brain
In the state of shock, make 'em drop hits of cocaine
I bang with the big boys, those who hold name
Amateurs get hung with they own gold chains
I swing blades, best bring grenades against
A true master, way beyond your freshman attempts
Spit rounds on the floor, evidence of the war
It's on 'til the death 'til we settle the score
You can never measure, to the standard, of the most
Popular demanded, rap classics
Pop corks while the style knock your tops off
Ghetto summer jam's got the streets blocked off
Plots to knock me off get stopped short
Armed with my thoughts, move the world with an unknown force

Ayo, we had the bass pound speakers
Shell-toed Adidas (right)
Original rap with new school leaders (true)
Graffiti art names with fat gold chains
Shock the world, cousin (what), 'cause hip-hop remains

I'm a true master, you can check my credentials
Master in the MC field
Master, preacher, poet, a teacher
From the master, from the master

Yo, I drop jewels like hail, rap rides the third rail
Transmit def styles with sign language in braille (braille)
In hot pursuit of Donald Trump rap loot
Produce what you feel with navy seal mic troops
Sergeant S-P, slaughter, Pete Rock of Gibraltar
Miraculous lyrics that tread water
A rap nigga, show respect, write rhymes that connect
Collaborate, break bread with Kurupt and Deck
Keep my feet blessed, fresh with the Scottie Pippen's
In the game of life, I play all positions (Kurupt)
Stop look and listen, total package (uh)
Yes, a true master
Produce rhymes, singin' hits faster
The master of the game, solo artist by name
Paint the masterpiece that lies inside the frame
Pass with flying colors, the number one Soul Brother
All eyes on us, guard your grill and take cover

Ayo, we had the bass pound speakers
Shell-toed Adidas (uh-huh)
Original rap with new school leaders (true)
Graffiti art names with fat gold chains
Shock the world, cousin (what), 'cause hip-hop remains

I'm a true master, you can check my credentials
Master in the MC field
Master, preacher, poet, a teacher
From the master, from the master

I'm the epicenter of this natural disaster
I'm disastrous with stashes, cold and hot flashin'
Masters of self, a whole carload of explosives
Like Zorro, your host is
Death with the intellect from wizards to warlocks
I'm sore, Akh, I'm raw Akh with four Glocks, smallpox
More ways to get paid, more ways to display
More rhymes to say, more AK's to spray
God is good, growin' up in the hood
Done some things bad, done some things good
Me and Pete's like rhymes to chemicals, clash
Atom bombs to mustard gas
We hit the scene, I break ya, take ya to a whole difference scene
AR-15's and beams
Got 'em jumpin' like I swallowed a gang of jumpin' beans
Explode and reload, we dumps machines ('chines)
Radical in war, Kurupt's mad star
I'm a hard dog, raw dog, hog with the gold paw
Dogg Pound Gangstaz, DPG
I'm a Dogg Pound gangsta, DPG
I'm a Dogg Pound gangsta, DPG
Inspectah Deck and Kurupt and Pete Rock to drop the beat

Masters of art
Be the sharpest motherfucker




With the beats, with the rhymes
Check this out

Overall Meaning

The song "Tru Master" by Pete Rock is a collaboration with several other rappers, including Inspectah Deck, Kurupt, KRS-One, and Method Man. The lyrics in this song describe the rappers' abilities as "masters" of the rap game, with Pete Rock boasting about his skills as a producer and Inspectah Deck showcasing his lyrical prowess. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm a true master," indicating that each of these rappers considers themselves at the top of their game.


The various verses in this song feature a range of imagery and metaphors, such as "spark the flame, burn this inside the vein" and "jewels like hail, rap rides the third rail." These lines suggest a sense of intensity and danger, with the rappers likening their skills and their impact on the rap industry to destructive and uncontrollable forces. They also reference their peers and predecessors, such as Biggie Smalls and KRS-One, positioning themselves as part of a larger tradition of rap excellence.


Line by Line Meaning

Your highness, live from the bricks, one six
Inspectah Deck is introducing himself as royalty from his neighborhood, 16th Street.


Pete rock bang your head, break the drumsticks
Pete Rock's beats are so hard they will make you bang your head until you break the drumsticks.


Verbal assault, rhymes rippin through the mix
Inspectah Deck's rhymes are like a verbal assault tearing through the music mix.


Specialist, with the smash hits that can flip
Inspectah Deck is a specialist in creating hit songs that can turn heads and become popular.


Savagely attack this, clash with, accurate aim
Inspectah Deck's rhymes will savagely attack anyone who dares to oppose him, with accurate aim like a skilled warrior.


Spark the flame, burn this inside the vein
Inspectah Deck's rhymes will ignite a spark in listeners' hearts and burn like fire inside their veins.


Ride tracks like the soul train, hold ya brain
Inspectah Deck can ride music tracks like the legendary Soul Train and hold listeners' attention with his rhymes.


In the state of shock, make em drop hits of cocaine
Inspectah Deck's rhymes are so powerful they can shock listeners and make them drop hits of cocaine in awe.


I bang with the big boys, those who hold name
Inspectah Deck can compete with the biggest names in rap, those who hold the most reputation and recognition.


Amateurs get hung with they own gold chains
Those who try to compete with Inspectah Deck, without the skill or experience, will feel embarrassed and humiliated, like getting hung by their own gold chains.


I swing blades, best bring grenades against
Inspectah Deck is merciless and dangerous, using blades as weapons, so the only defense is to bring grenades.


A tru master, way beyond your freshman attempts
Inspectah Deck is a true master in the rap game, with skills way beyond what newcomers can even attempt to achieve.


Spit rounds on the floor, evidence of the war
Inspectah Deck's intense rhymes are like rounds of bullets fired on the floor, leaving evidence of the epic rap battle.


It's on til the death til we settle the score
The rap battle is intense and won't stop until one side is victorious or both sides agree to settle the score another way.


You can never measure, to the standard, of the most
No one can ever match the standard set by the greatest in the rap game.


Popular demanded, rap classics
The most popular and demanded rap songs become classics that will be remembered for generations.


Pop corks while the style knock your tops off
Listeners will pop champagne corks in celebration while Inspectah Deck's style knocks their hats off with its greatness.


Ghetto summer jam's got the streets blocked off
The best summer jams in the ghetto are so good that the streets are blocked off with partygoers.


Plots to knock me off get stopped short
Anyone who tries to bring down Inspectah Deck will fail miserably and be stopped short in their tracks.


Armed with my thoughts, move the world with an unknown force
Inspectah Deck's thoughts and rhymes are weapons that have the power to move the world in ways no one can foresee.


Yo I drop jewels like hail, rap rides the third rail
Pete Rock's rhymes are like precious jewels raining down from the sky and his rap music is so powerful it feels like riding on the electrified third rail of a train track.


Transmit def styles with sign language in braille
Pete Rock can transmit deafening and impressive rap styles even through sign language in braille for the visually and hearing impaired.


In hot pursuit of donald trump rap loot
Pete Rock is hot on the heels of Donald Trump's wealth, trying to make money in the rap game.


Produce what you feel with navy seal mic troops
Pete Rock produces rap music that reflects his feelings and thoughts, working with the best microphone talent like Navy SEALs.


Spark the s-p, slaughter, pete rock of gibraltar
Pete Rock's rhymes have so much spark and intensity, they can slaughter opponents like the Rock of Gibraltar.


Miraculous lyrics that tread water
Pete Rock's lyrics are so miraculous, they can even tread water, keeping him afloat in any situation.


A rap nigga, show respect, write rhymes that connect
Pete Rock is a rap musician and deserves respect, writing rhymes that connect with listeners on a personal level.


Collaborate, break bread with kurupt and deck
Pete Rock collaborates with other rap musicians like Kurupt and Inspectah Deck, breaking bread together and sharing their passions.


Keep my feet blessed, fresh with the scottie pippen's
Pete Rock keeps his feet blessed and fresh like Scottie Pippen's, a symbol of success and style in the world of basketball.


In the game of life, I play all positions
Pete Rock is versatile and can play any position in the game of life, whether in rap or other aspects of life.


Stop look and listen, total package, yes a true master
Listeners should stop, look, and listen to Pete Rock's incredible skills, because he is the total package and a true master in the rap game.


Produce rhymes, slang hits faster
Pete Rock can produce rhymes and slang that become hits faster than anyone else in the rap game.


The master of the game, solo artist by name
Pete Rock is the master of the rap game, and even as a solo artist, he is a respected name in the industry.


Paint the masterpiece that lies inside the frame
Pete Rock creates a masterpiece with his rap music, uniquely his own creation and vision.


Passionate bright colors, the number one soul brother
Pete Rock's rhymes are full of passion and bright colors, making him the number one soul brother in the rap game.


All eyes on us, guard your grill and take cover
All eyes are on Pete Rock and his fellow musicians, so listeners should guard their faces and take cover to avoid being overwhelmed by their greatness.


I'm the epicenter of this natural disaster
Kurupt is the center of the intense rap battle, like the epicenter of a natural disaster.


I'm disastrous with smashes, cold and hot flashin
Kurupt's rhymes are disastrous for his opponents, capable of smashing them into defeat, and they create both hot and cold sensations in listeners.


Masters of self, a whole carload of explosives
Kurupt and his fellow musicians are masters of their own style and have an arsenal of explosive rhymes ready to unleash at any moment.


Like zorro your host is
Kurupt is like the legendary masked hero Zorro, ready to defend himself and his crew's honor with his impressive rhymes.


Death with the intellect from wizards to warlocks
Kurupt's deadly intellect in rap can defeat even the most powerful enemies, from wizards to warlocks.


I'm sore ock, I'm raw ock with four glocks, smallpox
Kurupt is intense and ferocious, with four guns ready to shoot, a possible threat like smallpox.


More ways to get paid, more ways to display
Kurupt has many ways to make money from his skills and many ways to display his talents to the world.


More rhymes to say, more ak's to spray
Kurupt has many more rhymes to say and has more AK-47 guns ready to spray bullets on his opponents.


God is good growin up in the hood
Kurupt is grateful for his upbringing in the neighborhood, recognizing the presence of a higher power.


Done some things bad, done some things good
Kurupt is like anyone else, having made some mistakes and done some good things in life.


Me and pete is like rhymes to chemicals, clash
Kurupt and Pete Rock's collaboration is like combining different chemicals to get an explosive reaction, creating rhymes that clash and stand out.


Atom bombs to mustard gas
Kurupt's rhymes are like atom bombs or mustard gas, devastating and overwhelming to opponents.


We intervene, I break ya, take ya to a whole difference scene
Kurupt and his fellow musicians intervene in the rap game, breaking their opponents and taking them to completely new and different places with their music.


Are-15's and beams
Kurupt's arsenal of weapons includes AR-15 rifles and laser sights, implying his rhymes are deadly and precise.


Got em jumpin like I swallowed a gang of jumpin beans
Kurupt's rhymes are so intense that they make listeners jump like they swallowed a whole gang of jumping beans.


Explode and reload, we dumps machines
Kurupt and his crew explode with power and then reload with even more strength, dropping machines (beat machines, guns or rhymes) like they were useless toys.


Radical in war, kurupt's a mad star
Kurupt's approach to the rap game is radical, like a warrior in battle, a star that shines brightly and madly.


I'm a hard dogg, raw dogg, hog with the gold paw
Kurupt is tough, rugged and like a hog with a paw made of gold - worth a lot and a symbol of great value.


Dogg pound gangstaz -- d.p.g.
Kurupt and his fellow musicians are part of the rap group Dogg Pound Gangstaz, abbreviated to DPG.


Inspectah deck and kurupt and pete rock to drop the beat
This line is a simple call-to-action to drop the beat with Inspectah Deck, Kurupt and Pete Rock.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Brown, Peter O. Phillips

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Your highness, live from the bricks, one six
Pete rock bang your head, break the drumsticks
Verbal assault, rhymes rippin through the mix
Specialist, with the smash hits that can flip
Savagely attack this, clash with, accurate aim
Spark the flame, burn this inside the vein
Ride tracks like the soul train, hold ya brain
In the state of shock, make em drop hits of cocaine
I bang with the big boys, those who hold name
Amateurs get hung with they own gold chains
I swing blades, best bring grenades against
A tru master, way beyond your freshman attempts
Spit rounds on the floor, evidence of the war
It's on til the death til we settle the score
You can never measure, to the standard, of the most
Popular demanded, rap classics
Pop corks while the style knock your tops off
Ghetto summer jam's got the streets blocked off
Plots to knock me off get stopped short
Armed with my thoughts, move the world with an unknown force
Aiyyo, we had the bass pound speakers, shell toed adidas (uh-huh)
Original rap with new school leaders (true)
Graffiti art names with fat gold chains
Shock the world cousin, while hip-hop remains
I'm a true master, you can check my credentials - jeru
Master in the mc field - parrish smith
Master, preacher, poet, a teacher - o.c.
From the master.. from the master - biggie smalls
Yo I drop jewels like hail, rap rides the third rail
Transmit def styles with sign language in braille
In hot pursuit of donald trump rap loot
Produce what you feel with navy seal mic troops
Spark the s-p, slaughter, pete rock of gibraltar
Miraculous lyrics that tread water
A rap nigga, show respect, write rhymes that connect
Collaborate, break bread with kurupt and deck
Keep my feet blessed, fresh with the scottie pippen's
In the game of life, I play all positions
Stop look and listen, total package, yes a true master
Produce rhymes, slang hits faster
The master of the game, solo artist by name
Paint the masterpiece that lies inside the frame
Passionate bright colors, the number one soul brother
All eyes on us, guard your grill and take cover
Aiyyo, we had the bass pound speakers, shell toed adidas (uh-huh)
Original rap with new school leaders (true)
Graffiti art names with fat gold chains
Shock the world cousin, while hip-hop remains
I'm a true master, you can check my credentials - jeru
Master in the mc field - parrish smith
Master, preacher, poet, a teacher - ?
From the master.. from the master - biggie smalls
I'm the epicenter of this natural disaster
I'm disastrous with smashes, cold and hot flashin
Masters of self, a whole carload of explosives
Like zorro your host is
Death with the intellect from wizards to warlocks
I'm sore ock, I'm raw ock with four glocks, smallpox
More ways to get paid, more ways to display
More rhymes to say, more ak's to spray
God is good growin up in the hood
Done some things bad, done some things good
Me and pete is like rhymes to chemicals, clash
Atom bombs to mustard gas
We intervene, I break ya, take ya to a whole difference scene
Are-15's and beams
Got em jumpin like I swallowed a gang of jumpin beans
Explode and reload, we dumps machines
Radical in war, kurupt's a mad star
I'm a hard dogg, raw dogg, hog with the gold paw
Dogg pound gangstaz -- d.p.g.
I'm a dogg pound gangsta -- d.p.g.
I'm a dogg pound gangsta -- d.p.g.
Inspectah deck and kurupt and pete rock to drop the beat
Masters of art - krs-one
Be the sharpest motherfucker
With the beats, with the rhymes - method
Check this out...



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@adamgordon2572

This is why you NEVER let Deck spit first 🔥

@junyah1

Agree, but kurupt spit 🔥 too. All time banger

@adamgordon2572

@@junyah1 : Ohh no doubt, Kurupt is a dope emcee also 🔥🔥

@jasonjones1192

Exactly

@NDAGR-

Yep

@DJ_Afrodynamix

Gang Starr and GZA knew this well...

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@heruapocalypse2021

Kurupt Tha 🤴🏿 Kingpin at His Best on that Mic 🎤.Pete and Deck both came through to make this Piece a lifetime Classic Creation.🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

@music4allpeople627

Facts

@jordan4748

I love this classic style of Hip Hop, Thats what I live for.

@jayj2280

they really got that shit right !

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