The Blend (Featuring What What
The Herbaliser Lyrics


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Got subjects locked in my cerebral cortex
On Ampex tape I'm circulating like a vortex
Check out my techs that use a synonym as inspect
Mentally badgering emcees with my dialect
When I inject memory cell motors retrospect
To recollect; too genuine skills I resurrect
Directed live from the 2-1-2, 7-1-8, and 5-1-6 area
Throughout borough to borough, state to state, world thorough wide
I ride, driving mass tracks to genocide
Verbal defender, the brain infiltrator
Break and fracture a sucka emcee's "structal" delegator
The pen and the pad and the microphone get blessed
With Nest, with ease now how I digress
Brothers are getting busy grabbing Teks while I apex
Verbal backshots coming without the latex
Watch the caption spin as the wax begin
How I'm rapping in to hit the backspin
Now end first verse in the blend
Herbalise to Resource done done it again

[Chorus x2]
One of the three the Natural R-e to the source
In the b-l-e-n-d
City to city (state to state)
Borough to borough
NYC to worldwide rock thorough

See me and rhymes alike
Tooth to picks
Sides to kicks
Chops to sticks
Seas to sicks
Hard Mr. Bricks
Chest to Vicks
Corruption to politics
Sticks to stones
Stones to sticks
Not opposites flips
Cheese to cakes
Beefs to steaks
Bones to breaks
Decks to tapes
Good food to plates
Movies to dates
Cities to states
Odes to papes
Shaking MCs off their mics like earth to quakes
And now the hand of fate dealt me the higher intellect
Connect verbs, dissect words down to lecterns
W serves as the first repetition
H lines and curves take second position
A plays the third
The fourth brings the T
So hit two times so you get um
One of the three Natural R-e to the source
In the b-l-e-n-d

[Chorus x2]

My verbal attacks react to mental stimulation
I'm leaving gaping contusions caused by lyrical abrasion
No pausing, no waiting
I play the plus and starting to get in, shining like the sun
Lyrical patterns double up on the one
Like the name when expose the flame
I combust like aerosol or kerosene contained
Deaf ears turn the conversation severed
I set it off like Lateef and getting
Debted, forget it, it only happens because you let it
I move, swift tongue sliced crews beheaded
I said it again so let the repetition end
Resource and Herbaliser in the blend





[Chorus x4]

Overall Meaning

In The Herbaliser's song The Blend, the lyrics describe the rapper's thoughts and verbal abilities as a vortex in his cerebral cortex, circulating on Ampex tape. He mentally challenges other emcees with his dialect and uses his skills to resurrect memories and skills of the past. The song also describes the rapper's ability to move from city to city, state to state, country to country, and worldwide with his music. He talks about his skillful wordplay, and how he uses it to break and fracture a "sucka emcee's structal delegator." The chorus repeats the line "Natural R-e to the source in the b-l-e-n-d," emphasizing the blend of different elements that makes up the rapper's style.


Line by Line Meaning

Got subjects locked in my cerebral cortex
I have a lot of topics in my mind ready to be used in my rhymes.


On Ampex tape I'm circulating like a vortex
My rhymes are moving around and spreading fast like a tornado.


Check out my techs that use a synonym as inspect
My crew has a unique way of analyzing and evaluating rhymes and lyrics using synonyms for inspect.


Mentally badgering emcees with my dialect
I am using my intense and persuasive language to challenge and push other rappers to perform better.


When I inject memory cell motors retrospect
I am using my memory and past experiences to inspire my rhymes and create new material.


To recollect; too genuine skills I resurrect
I am bringing back my old techniques and skills in my rhymes with a genuine intention to impress.


Directed live from the 2-1-2, 7-1-8, and 5-1-6 area
My music is broadcasted from these areas live and directly.


Throughout borough to borough, state to state, world thorough wide
My music is popular and well-known across various regions and countries of the world.


I ride, driving mass tracks to genocide
I am leading the way by producing music that is so popular that it is taking over the world and destroying all competition.


Verbal defender, the brain infiltrator
I am using my powerful voice and lyrical abilities to take over and conquer any opposition to my music and message.


Break and fracture a sucka emcee's "structal" delegator
I am breaking down and destroying the structure and quality of other rappers' music and lyrics.


The pen and the pad and the microphone get blessed
I am channeling my talent and inspiration to create and produce amazing rap music.


With Nest, with ease now how I digress
With the help of my talented crew and with ease, I am able to improvise and create rhymes off-topic.


Brothers are getting busy grabbing Teks while I apex
While I am at the top of my game, other artists are trying to catch up and learn from me.


Verbal backshots coming without the latex
I am hurting my competitors and taking them down without any protection.


Watch the caption spin as the wax begin
As my rhymes and music start playing, the energy and excitement of the crowd start spinning and increasing.


How I'm rapping in to hit the backspin
I am using my rhymes to impress and entertain the audience, causing them to spin in excitement.


Now end first verse in the blend
The first verse is coming to an end in this song.


One of the three the Natural R-e to the source
One of the three main rappers involved in this song is the Natural R-e who is returning to their original source of inspiration.


In the b-l-e-n-d
This song is a creative blend of different musical elements and rappers.


City to city (state to state)
This song is popular and heard in different cities and states around the world.


Borough to borough
This song and its message transcend different neighborhoods and communities.


NYC to worldwide rock thorough
This song is originating from NYC and is spreading throughout the world.


See me and rhymes alike
My rhymes are similar to me in that they are powerful and commanding.


Tooth to picks
I am going from a small to a big scale in both my rapping and my career.


Sides to kicks
I am transitioning from supporting roles to leading roles in both my rapping and my career.


Chops to sticks
I am switching from fancy and complex rhymes to simpler ones in order to appeal to a wider audience.


Seas to sicks
I am referencing various places and experiences in my life to compose my rhymes.


Hard Mr. Bricks
I am tough and solid like a brick, unbreakable and powerful.


Chest to Vicks
I am feeling strong and powerful, like the sensation of vapor rub on one's chest.


Corruption to politics
I am referencing government and politics and how they can be corrupt and unethical.


Sticks to stones, Stones to sticks, Not opposites flips
I am referencing the idea that sometimes things are not always clear-cut and simple, and that there can be different aspects to the same thing.


Cheese to cakes, Beefs to steaks, Bones to breaks
I am referencing different types of food and how they can be improved or damaged, and how different parts of the body can be hurt or healed.


Decks to tapes, Good food to plates, Movies to dates
I am referencing different forms of media and entertainment and how they can bring joy and pleasure to people's lives.


Cities to states, Odes to papes
I am referencing urban areas and the important topics and perspectives that are frequently discussed in the media and in politics.


Shaking MCs off their mics like earth to quakes
I am taking control of the microphone and the stage by delivering rhymes that are powerful enough to shake other rappers and their music.


And now the hand of fate dealt me the higher intellect
I am acknowledging that I have been blessed with an intelligent and creative mind when it comes to creating music and rhymes.


Connect verbs, dissect words down to lecterns
I am using my skills to break down language and phrases into their basic parts in order to create interesting and unique rhymes.


W serves as the first repetition
The letter "W" is important in repeating and building upon themes and ideas in this song.


H lines and curves take second position
The letter "H" is also important in developing and expanding themes and ideas in this song.


A plays the third
The letter "A" is also significant in developing and building upon topics and themes in this song.


The fourth brings the T
The letter "T" is the last piece of the puzzle in developing and creating rhymes in this song.


So hit two times so you get um
I am instructing the audience to pay attention and listen to these repeated themes and ideas to fully appreciate the song.


My verbal attacks react to mental stimulation
My rhymes are strong and powerful and can affect the listener mentally and emotionally.


I'm leaving gaping contusions caused by lyrical abrasion
My rhymes are so powerful that they are leaving a lasting and deep impact on my listeners.


No pausing, no waiting
I am continuously delivering my rhymes without any delay or hesitation.


I play the plus and starting to get in, shining like the sun
I am becoming more and more popular and famous, like the sun rising in the sky.


Lyrical patterns double up on the one
My rhymes are becoming more complex and interesting as I hone my skills and evolve my styles.


Like the name when expose the flame
My rhymes and my music are shining bright and hot like a flame when I perform them on stage.


I combust like aerosol or kerosene contained
My rhymes and my music explode and burn brightly like aerosol or kerosene in a contained area.


Deaf ears turn the conversation severed
My rhymes are so powerful that they are silencing and cutting off anyone who opposes me or tries to stop me.


I set it off like Lateef and getting debted, forget it
I am creating rhymes that are so awesome and inspiring that they will be remembered forever, just like the rapper Lateef.


It only happens because you let it
The success and power of my music and rhymes is only possible because the audience is allowing it and supporting it.


I move, swift tongue sliced crews beheaded
My rhymes are quick and sharp like a knife and are capable of defeating and destroying any opposition.


I said it again so let the repetition end
I am repeating my powerful rhymes in order to emphasize their importance and make them stick in the listener's mind.


Resource and Herbaliser in the blend
This song is a collaboration between the rappers Resource and Herbaliser.




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Upgrade Iself

One of the BEST rap tracks EVER if you ask me.

Juan Carrasquel

Si señor!

Heideck Heideck

I dont ask..but i think youre right!
Peace from germany!

Upgrade Iself

@Heideck Heideck cool I'm from Austria ;-)

Darya Safarova

What about your fav tracks besides this

Ian Edmonds

@Darya Safarova Completely. I've been watching Rap for the last hour on Youtube. The algorithm has got nothing. All my options are non-rap videos. This is a pinnacle at least as far the AI that rules the internet is concerned. I guess we should trust it???
I prefer more tea and beer just for the lols but this a very great legendary track and one I return too regularly.
Spectacular.
Luv and Peace.

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jagababa

Even 24 years(!) later this track is still dope. I really love this track.

San Suplice

Always sends chills down my spine. Just the dopest tracks ever made.

Ch333kyy

🎼🙌love the beat smooth n catchy. Noiceee lyrical Sublime tactical vocalize. Swift tongue skills natural litterateur Jean Grae & The Herbaliser 🔥🔥

RalFinger

Been listening to this track since years, always coming back!

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