Rapsody is the new force in hip hop, and she's blazing the trail for a new … Read Full Bio ↴Rapsody is the new force in hip hop, and she's blazing the trail for a new generation of emcees, showcasing effortless lyrical mastery in an age of celebrating the culture of a hip hop renaissance. "Hip hop in its essence is real; I'm still hearing every rhyme."

She is the protégé of Grammy Award-winning producer 9th Wonder, the first lady of North Carolina super crew Kooley High, and one of the first artists signed to Jamla Records/It's A Wonderful World Music Group. As the brainchild of 9th Wonder's true school resurgence, Rapsody consistently sets the bar high for all emcees, male and female alike. Paying homage to her hip hop godmothers MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Lauryn Hill, this Snow Hill, North Carolina native represents much more than just the female side of hip hop culture; she is an emcee who represents hip hop culture beyond the lines of gender, proving that anything the boys can do, she can do, too, and better. Her virtuosity and dexterity behind the microphone highlight her presentation, and her humble demeanor attests to her constant pursuit of improvement with every beat and rhyme.

After proving her impeccable craftsmanship with features on 9th Wonder's "Dream Merchant 2," Skyzoo's DJ-Drama hosted "The Power of Words," and numerous Kooley High releases, Rapsody made her solo debut on December 7, 2010 with "Return of the B-Girl," a 20-track project boasting production by 9th Wonder and DJ Premier among others, as well as features from Big Daddy Kane, Mac Miller, Skyzoo, Rah Digga, Phil Ade, and more. A published review praised the record: "A poet-turned-rapper, Rapdiddy (as she's dubbed herself) has always possessed outstanding wordplay, but B-Girl finds her effortlessly nimble delivery -- capable of both gritty and biting or sassy and sultry -- continuing to improve."

Rapsody has shared the stage with hip hop legends and rising stars alike, including Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan, Big Daddy Kane, J. Cole, Wale, Colin Munroe, Tanya Morgan, Suede of Camp Lo, Blu and Exile, and The Clipse, but it's her ability to captivate diverse audiences with her explosively dynamic live performance that sets her apart and has earned her much-deserved accolades from major media sources including Vibe, XXL, HipHopDX, and more. She has captivated audiences at sold-out performances at dozens of venues on The Incredibly Dope Tour with Mac Miller and the Mic Fest Tour with 9th Wonder and her Jamla Records label mates. In her sophomore project "Thank H.E.R. Now," she weaves more intimate stories of her personal experiences and shares the studio and soundbooth with heavy hitters Jean Grae, MURS, Raekwon, Estelle, Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Marsha Ambrosius, and more.

Her style is polished and distinct, and her wordplay and flow are unparalleled in both delivery and execution. As she continues to strive to contend with her hip hop predecessors like Jay-Z and Mos Def, Rapsody is already undeniably one of the strongest and most promising forces in today's hip hop culture.

How Does It Feel
Rapsody Lyrics

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Speaking of love
Tell me how does it feel
[How does it feel, how does it feel]
Speaking of peace
Tell me how does it feel
[How does it feel, how does it feel]

I feel like the weight of the world here

I can't protect you from it like I used to do past years
So, I leave it all in God's hands and pray like the pastors
I know the world tough, wish I could hide it like cashmere
Wool over your eyes, though we hunger like fast here
For truth, in your youth your only problem was mad beer
Now the glass empty and you fill it mad tears
Cause peace don't come cheap when you paying like cab fare
Yea, and, war is a beast right?
Looking at the stars like we used to do all night
And, I'm praying on 'em all hoping that you are alright
Thinking of the days we used to chill and drink tall sprites
Life was simple, just work and pay bills off
Now you far away fighting, feeling like Bill Maher
These real times, tryna understand what you kill for
How it feel heavy like the weight of steel door
And, still I open up and share with you heavy hearts
Praying for my brother in Afghanistan fighting war
Against brothers that you'd probably mistake him for
It feel like we all need to love and pray more

Speaking of love
Tell me how does it feel
[How does it feel, how does it feel]
Speaking of peace
Tell me how does it feel
[How does it feel, how does it feel]

It touch like the saddest of sad songs
We all know somebody that remind us like Trayvon
My mind used to tell me "girls we gotta just pray for 'em
Cause hate ain't born in you, it's just something they raised on"
Shoot 'til the fade gone and practice decease
We gotta fight cause we can overcome and we don't compete
I got the gift of gab like Gab Douglas, just gotta reach out
The bars are in my hand, they can't stand like the beach house
The flow, I finally see now
The ones that hate the most just want to be where we be now
Another day running to makeup like the sad clown
Reverse roles they use to hold all of us all down
Yo, it came to me like Dan Brown
Da Vinci code, we all seeking truth they don't want us to know
Yo, like what we really all fighting fo'?
It you ask me yall we all need to just pray mo'
For friends, family, and our sanity mostly
I'm out here writing for my freedom like Stokely
Carmike - I write all day and all night
And it feel like love alright, well alright

Speaking of love
Tell me how does it feel
[How does it feel, how does it feel]
Speaking of peace

Tell me how does it feel
[How does it feel, how does it feel]

Overall Meaning

Rapsody's song Feel It is a powerful reflection on the state of the world and a call for more love and peace in our lives. The opening lines ask the listener to consider how it feels to experience love and peace, and this sets the tone for the rest of the song. Rapsody shares the heavy burden she feels as she watches the world around her, noting that she can no longer protect those she loves from the weight of the world as she once did. She places her faith in God and prays for peace.

Rapsody also reflects on the impact of war on individuals and families, noting that it can feel heavier than a steel door. She shares a personal story about a brother fighting in Afghanistan and the heartbreak and anxiety that comes with his deployment. There are references to the Black Lives Matter movement, with Rapsody acknowledging that hate is not inherent in individuals, but rather something they learn. She encourages the listener to fight for what they believe in, to seek truth and to pray more.

Overall, the song is a reminder of the importance of love, peace, and understanding in an often troubled world. It highlights the ways in which major issues can impact individuals, and encourages the listener to consider how they can make a difference.

Line by Line Meaning

Speaking of love
Let's talk about love

Tell me how does it feel
How does it make you feel?

[How does it feel, how does it feel]
I want to know how it feels

I feel like the weight of the world here
I feel burdened and overwhelmed

I can't protect you from it like I used to do past years
I can't shield you from the harsh realities of life like I used to

So, I leave it all in God's hands and pray like the pastors
I trust in God and pray for guidance and protection

I know the world tough, wish I could hide it like cashmere
I understand that the world is harsh and wish I could make it softer and more comfortable for you like cashmere fabric

Wool over your eyes, though we hunger like fast here
Despite our hunger for truth, we still cover our eyes with ignorance and denial

For truth, in your youth your only problem was mad beer
In your younger years, your only concern was excessive drinking

Now the glass empty and you fill it mad tears
Now that your cup is empty, you are left with sadness and tears

Cause peace don't come cheap when you paying like cab fare
Attaining peace is expensive and requires a lot of effort and sacrifice

Yea, and, war is a beast right?
Wars are brutal and savage, aren't they?

Looking at the stars like we used to do all night
Remembering the times we used to stargaze all night long

And, I'm praying on 'em all hoping that you are alright
I am praying for you and hoping that you are okay

Thinking of the days we used to chill and drink tall sprites
Remembering the times we used to hang out and have drinks

Life was simple, just work and pay bills off
Life used to be simple and revolve around work and paying bills

Now you far away fighting, feeling like Bill Maher
Now you are far away fighting, feeling isolated like Bill Maher

These real times, tryna understand what you kill for
These are turbulent times and I'm trying to understand the reasons you have to kill for

How it feel heavy like the weight of steel door
It feels heavy and burdensome like a steel door

And, still I open up and share with you heavy hearts
Despite the weight of it all, I still open up and share what's in my heart

Praying for my brother in Afghanistan fighting war
I am praying for my brother who's fighting in Afghanistan

Against brothers that you'd probably mistake him for
He's fighting against people who he could easily mistake for his own brothers

It feel like we all need to love and pray more
It feels like we all need to love one another and pray more

It touch like the saddest of sad songs
It feels like the saddest of sad songs

We all know somebody that remind us like Trayvon
We all know someone who reminds us of Trayvon Martin

My mind used to tell me 'girls we gotta just pray for 'em
I used to tell my friends that we should pray for them

Cause hate ain't born in you, it's just something they raised on
Hate is not inherent in a person, it's something they were taught

Shoot 'til the fade gone and practice decease
People keep shooting others until they disappear, and they keep practicing death

We gotta fight cause we can overcome and we don't compete
We need to fight because we can overcome, not because we're competing with one another

I got the gift of gab like Gab Douglas, just gotta reach out
I have the gift of communication like Gabby Douglas, I just need to use it to connect with others

The bars are in my hand, they can't stand like the beach house
I have the power of words in my hands, they are strong and unyielding

The flow, I finally see now
I finally understand the flow of things

The ones that hate the most just want to be where we be now
The people who harbor the most hate just want to be where we are now

Another day running to makeup like the sad clown
Every day feels like I'm trying to put on a happy face like a sad clown

Reverse roles they use to hold all of us all down
We need to reverse the roles that have held us down for so long

Yo, it came to me like Dan Brown
It suddenly came to me like an epiphany

Da Vinci code, we all seeking truth they don't want us to know
Like the Da Vinci code, we're all searching for the truth that others don't want us to find

Yo, like what we really all fighting fo'?
What are we really fighting for?

It you ask me yall we all need to just pray mo'
If you ask me, we all need to pray more

For friends, family, and our sanity mostly
We need to pray for friends, family, and our own peace of mind

I'm out here writing for my freedom like Stokely Carmike
I am writing to express my thoughts and feelings, just like Stokely Carmichael did for the Civil Rights movement

- I write all day and all night
I am constantly writing

And it feel like love alright, well alright
It feels like love, and that's okay

Speaking of love
Let's talk about love

Tell me how does it feel
How does it make you feel?

[How does it feel, how does it feel]
I want to know how it feels

Speaking of peace
Let's talk about peace

Tell me how does it feel
How does it make you feel?

[How does it feel, how does it feel]
I want to know how it feels

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: THOMAS EVANS

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