The Next Level
The D.C. Show Lyrics

All I see is blinking lights, track boards, and fat mics
I am immersed in the world of music production, surrounded by technology that makes it all possible

Shit is thumping, ear drums pumping
The sound is powerful and intense, making my body vibrate with the beat

The shit is type hype cause the sample is tight right
The music is exciting and energetic, thanks to a carefully chosen and well-executed sample

Bite this one and leave teethless
I am so skilled that anyone who tries to copy or compete with me will be left without a chance

Never sweat that Cause I'm a cool cat, just like Heathcliff
I am confident and relaxed, like the comic book character Heathcliff

Peep this - give up the loot It's '94 and bitch ass niggas yeah they still get the boot
I am warning anyone who would challenge me or try to take what's mine that they are destined to fail, even in the new year of 1994

The north flakes cause I be flowing in all states Show kept digging and digging now he got more crates
I have traveled all over and have seen many different styles, and my partner Show has collected a massive amount of records as a result

That's right nigga roll that dime, and I'm The only living matter that controls my mind
I am in complete control of my own thoughts and decisions, and I'm not afraid to indulge in some cannabis while I'm at it

Peace to every single rapper on this whole earth Sell-out's got no worth I think they better go soul search
I have respect for all rappers, but those who compromise their art for fame or money are truly worthless and should rethink their priorities

Brothers can't believe how the skills have gotten
My talent has evolved to the point where even my peers are impressed and surprised by what I can do

Now here I go again, ready to flow again And if the coast ain't clear, hell yeah, I'm still going in
I am always eager to perform and create, even if others are not ready or willing to join me

Get it together or you'll be laying on a stretcher I betcha I'm a getcha, the number one heart stresser
If you can't handle the intensity of my rhymes and beats, you might end up in the hospital, because I am the ultimate source of stress

Sorry black, that's right it's a cardiac arrest Try to triple team the best? Then where's Party at?
Even three people working together can't take me down, and they might even suffer a heart attack trying to keep up with me

Lost to no one, a warrior like Shogun And when the show's done stacks and stacks is how the hoes come
I have never been beaten or defeated, and when I finish a performance, I am surrounded by adoring fans and groupies

I bruise your feelings, confidence is to the ceiling If I'm sick, I pick a chick for sexual healing
My words and actions can hurt and intimidate others, and if I need comfort or pleasure, I know how to find it

I'm unique, a freak like Malik In the twilights with more highlights than Dominique
I am one of a kind, like basketball player Malik Sealy, and I shine brighter than even the great Dominique Wilkins

Around my boys is where the jel stops Up to the streets, the jeeps, my peeps in the cell blocks
I am confident and comfortable around my friends, but I also have connections to the streets and people who are incarcerated

I'm not the best but I give you stress To flatter me your strategy gotta be more complex than chess
I am not claiming to be the absolute best rapper, but I am challenging my opponents to try and beat me, and they will need a smart and elaborate plan to do so

Stop bluffing cause you ain't saying nothing, G And start ducking I'm the A to the fucking G
I can see right through your lies and empty threats, and you should be running away from me because I am the Alpha and the Omega

Last LP we got down right Showed all these corny motherfuckers what Hip Hop's supposed to sound like See A.G. and the brother Show Quiet as kept it's best that you step on the low
Our previous album was a masterpiece that proved the true essence and potential of Hip Hop, and if you know what's good for you, you won't mess with me and my partner Show

Well it's me meaning the A to the dash I'm fast to get the cash now I'm gone like the past
I am known as A.G., and I am always eager to make money and move on to the next project or opportunity

What's the remedy? Suckers better get they own identity And to the enemy, you better roll like it's ten of me
Those who copy or imitate me will never succeed, and anyone who tries to oppose me should be prepared to face a huge challenge

Fake lords they get strangled with mic cords Taking beats from my LP for sure ain't healthy
Those who pretend to be powerful or important will suffer a violent and humiliating fate, and using my music without permission is not a smart move

Patterson Projects is where I rest But I claim the whole planet cos it's mine goddamn it
Although I come from a specific neighborhood, I feel like I own the entire world and can do whatever I want to

I'm God, quick to pull a fake brother card Wrecked Boston, running shit in Portland like Rod
I am so powerful and confident that I can challenge and expose anyone who claims to be similar to me, and I am capable of dominating cities like Boston and Portland

It's hard to face defeat when you're raised in the street No surrender and no retreat
Growing up in a tough environment has made me resilient and stubborn, and I will never give up or back down from a challenge

Now dance with the devil? No not hardly Even though I mamba like La Bamba and smoke ganja like Bob Marley
I am not interested in doing anything dangerous or immoral, despite my love of dancing and smoking marijuana

A bag of sess puts me at my rest You say it's silly, that's my theory Get the philly and let it rest
Smoking weed helps me relax and feel comfortable, and although some people may not understand or approve, I will stick with my beliefs and habits