1/2 Bouldin The Other 1/2 Ince
The 7A3 Lyrics

Grandmixer Muggs, Bret E. and Sean E.B.
The members of 7A3 introducing themselves.

Your city needs your voice most definitely
The group feels that their music is important to their city.

To keep the party pumpin' like the heart of a tiger
Their music is meant to keep the energy of the party high like a beating heart.

Grandmixer is the earth, Sean the air, Bret the fire
Each member of the group has elements of nature that represent their contributions to the music.

Combination of the elements, we're universal
The group's music has a universal appeal that is a result of their combined talents.

Because we're gettin' paid sayin' we're commercial
The group is making money by creating music that appeals to a mass audience.

But accept the fact that we're a household appliance
Although they may be seen as commercial, their music is essential to the household of music lovers.

Muggs adds the scratch, we drop the science
Muggs is responsible for scratching the records while the others provide the science, or knowledge, in the lyrics.

Think that I'm lyin'? Listen to it in your room
The group challenges listeners to hear the music for themselves to prove its worth.

You'll notice that it's pumpin' with a definite boom
The music has a strong beat, which is noticeable to all who listen.

And let me tell ya, I'm sure to convince
The group is confident in their ability to persuade others to appreciate their music.

Because it's one half Bouldin' y'all, and the other half Ince
The members of 7A3 are a combination of the Bouldin and Ince families, each contributing to their musical abilities.

Whip MC's, don't try to criticize
The group warns other MCs not to criticize their music.

Step to me yo, and I will victimize
If challenged, the group will not hesitate to overpower their opponents.

Showin' no sympathy, you know what I will be
The group will not show any mercy to those who come against them.

Behold my lyrics yo, and now you pray to me
When confronted by the group's lyrics, others will submit to their power.

In astonishment, you come and compliment
Others will be amazed by the group's talent and will praise them.

Back to the drawing board yo, cause you're irrelevant
Those who attempt to compete with 7A3 will be seen as unimportant and must start over.

Write a rhyme, you're tryin' to catch me
Others will try to write lyrics to compete with 7A3.

Climbin' the barriers of conquer MC
The group has overcome the obstacles of being successful MCs.

So you make it and return to find
Other MCs who try to compete will eventually realize they cannot overcome 7A3.

I'm still a step ahead so hit the back of the line
The group is still ahead of the competition and others should not try to catch up.

If we meet again it will be our last bout
If challenged again, the group will not hesitate to overpower their opponents.

Strike one, strike two, third strike you're out
The group will give their opponents three chances to compete and if they fail, they are out of the competition.

Your posse roll up, I won't even clinch
Even if others come with their friends, the group will not be intimidated.

'Cause I'm one half Bouldin' and the other half Ince
The group is a combination of the Bouldin and Ince families, each contributing to their musical abilities.

Charles Earnest Bouldin', Sandra [middle name] Ince
The names of the parents of two members of the group.

Produced two rhyme creators who been rockin' ever since
The parents of the members of 7A3 are responsible for raising two talented MCs who are still on top.

Birth and you know from the time we were born
The members of the group were destined to become MCs from the moment they were born.

To expect success the minds were strong
The members of the group always knew they would be successful because of their strong minds.

Raised on Linden, building one, 570
The members of 7A3 grew up in a specific building in Linden.

As you already know apartment 7A
The group is named after the apartment they grew up in.

For all you scroungy suckers whose minds are dense
The group is addressing those who do not understand their music.

My father's last name Bouldin', my mother's maiden name Ince
The members of the group are named after their parents.

Last name Bouldin' and my first name's Bret
One member of the group is named Bret Bouldin.

Don't' walk on me boy, cause you pose no threat
The group is warning others not to underestimate them.

To Bret E.B. speakin' words of a prophet
Bret E.B. is speaking words of wisdom and guidance.

Peace is my answer, violence we should stop it
Bret E.B. believes in peace and non-violence.

Took a trip to Mexicali, threw on my sombrero
One member of the group went on a trip to Mexicali and wore a sombrero.

Kickin' it in a '68 Camarro
The group was driving a 1968 Camaro and enjoying their trip.

Red and Convertible, cause that's my style
The group likes to stand out and be stylish.

Got a girl in every seat, I'm feelin' kinda wild
The group is enjoying their trip with several companions.

Always talkin' knowledge with a touch of intellect
The group's music is known for being intelligent and thought-provoking.

And every time you hear the voice the name you shall respect
The group demands that listeners show respect when they hear their music.

So yo, and let me tell you just how I live
The group is sharing how they live their lives through their music.

I gets you in the mood, make you all festive
The group's music is intended to put listeners in a festive mood.

Walk on me boy, nothin' to it but to do it
The group is daring others to try to compete with their skill.

Had to think about it? Yo, then pursue it
Those who hesitate will only fall further behind.

I am the engine and you are the kaboost
The group is the driving force behind the music, while others only follow.

And if you were a snneak I'd be a mongoose
The group is quick and agile, like a mongoose hunting a snake.

'Cause I am the king, Sean is the prince
The group sees themselves as royalty in the music world, with Sean as the prince.

And it's one half Bouldin' y'all, and the other half Ince
The members of 7A3 are a combination of the Bouldin and Ince families, each contributing to their musical abilities.