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Talib Kweli Hi-Tek Vinia Mojica Lyrics

Yeah, you pronounce my name (Kweli), any questions?
I'm Talib Kweli and if you're unsure how to say my name, feel free to ask.

I bring many blessings with my man Hi-Tek and he from the Natti (Natti)
Hi Tek, my collaborator from Cincinnati, and I bring a lot of positivity to the table.

We make the sky crack, feel the fly track
Our music is so good that it makes an impact, and you can't help but feel it.

Get your hands up like a hijack
Raise your hands high like you're being held up to show your excitement and involvement in the music.

Fist in the air for (Kweli), keep 'em there like
Keep your fist in the air to show support for me and the message I'm trying to convey.

Natural mystic or smoke when they spliffs lit
My music is like a natural high or the feeling of relaxation you get from smoking weed.

It's a revolutionary (party), they ask me what I'm writin for
My music is both revolutionary and celebratory, and people often wonder about what inspires me to write.

I'm writin to show you what we fightin for
I write to give a voice to the struggle, and to make people aware of the issues we face.

Say Taleeb or Talib (Kweli), if it's hard try spellin it phonetically
My name is often mispronounced, so if you're unsure, you can spell it out to get it right.

If not then just let it be like Nina Simone
If you can't pronounce it, just let it be and move on, like we appreciate the music of Nina Simone regardless of how her name is pronounced.

You probably (ably) don't listen B
You may not be familiar with my music, but that's okay.

Even when we suffer losses I count the victories
Despite setbacks, I focus on the positive and the progress made along the way.

Sometimes it's far and between I'm sad to say
Sometimes the victories are hard to come by, which is unfortunate.

It got my brain crowded like sunset on a Saturday
My thoughts are jumbled and packed, like a busy Saturday night sunset.

I know my son wept cause his dad's away
My son is upset that I'm not home with him.

Stop cryin be strong for your momma is what I had to say
I tell my son to be strong for his mom, and not worry about my absence.

To my little man named Amani (mani)
A shoutout to my son Amani.

Start the party, my crew hot feel these two shots
Let's get the party started, my team is on fire and we're bringing two great tracks.

Like the blast from a double barrel shottie (shottie)
Our music hits hard like a shotgun blast.

It's got to be, your man Hi-Tek and Kweli
Our music is the best because it's made by Hi-Tek and me, Kweli.

I remember when it all started
Looking back on how it all began.

Back in the day when me and moms first parted
Referring to when he moved away from home.

Hi-Tek from the beginnin I stayed advanced
Hi-Tek has always been a talented collaborator and I've been able to keep up with him.

A young chameleon, adapt to any circumstance
I'm versatile and can adapt to any situation.

Peep game nigga never been a lazy nigga
I've always worked hard and stayed focused.

Stayed on my hustle concentrate to get the paper bigger
I've stayed committed to my work and focused on increasing my earnings.

Stay focused, while other cats stay hopeless
While others might give up or lose focus, I stay committed and determined.

While niggas stay high I stay lower
While others might indulge in drug use, I stay away from it.

Stacking my chips to get a foreclosure
I'm saving up money to buy property and invest wisely.

This shit ain't over
I'm not done yet, there's more to come.

Going for the gusto, keep getting that provo
I'm going for big goals and taking risks to achieve them.

It's Hi-Tek (and Kweli) on the track like Flo Jo
The track is produced by Hi-Tek and features me, much like the Olympic sprinter Flo Jo who was known for outstanding speed.

Bet you ain't even know I had flow though
I surprise listeners with my skills and flow even when they least expect it.

Keep on dancing, ya gotta keep on dancing
The song and its rhythm will make you want to dance and you should continue to do so.