I ain’t trying to raise no thug. I’m merely trying to find a subtle way to ease him onto some classics.

Two Rabbits Studios - “Wu-Sciples” Wu-Tang Clan 20th Year Anniversary Print - Artist: Adam Hathorn aka Honkey Kong

Check out the process here. Looks like their team put a lot of time and effort into this one. Looks really good. Sale info also on that page.

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Enemy Of The State / Psycho Realm / A War Story

Psycho Realm - “Enemy of the State”

We dominate but feel the pain from bullets my carnales take 
Out of state soldiers join us to form a conglomerate 
It’s out of hate oppressed revolt from feeling that they gotta take 
All the weight so we go to war to find another way 
Intercept opposite forces entering our sick vicinity 
It’s killing me how wars that make no sense last an infinity 
It’s silly shit how a city gets mentally unfit 
But really it gets worse when buildings set the scene for murders script 
I know you heard of this crisis and what the price is 
High stress amplifies the need for all your vices 
But steer clear cause we’re here in fear they’re 
Taking over everything and so we fight the war years 
Fierce weapons speak for each side through open forum skies 
Some die when bullets pierce the skin exploding inside 
We provide a dream for our team look past the war scene 
Dethrone the king gain control reign supreme 
Aim high for your street regime 
Look for unseen enemies hiding in the smoke screen 

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Spottieottiedogaliscious1 / Outkast / Aquemini

Outkast - Spottieottiedopaliscious

Your sweet Friday jam. Play it loud. Make your shoulders vibe to the sound of them horns.

When I first met my Spottieottiedopaliscious Angel
I can remember that damn thing like yesterday
The way she moved reminded me of a Brown Stallion
horse with skates on smooth like a hot comb
on nappy ass hair
I walked up on her & was almost paralyzed
her neck was smelling sweeter
than a plate of yams with extra syrup
eyes beaming like four karats apiece just blindin’ a nigga
felt like I chiefed a whole O of that Presidential
My heart was beating so damn fast
never knowing this moment would bring another
life into this world

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Shallow Days / Blackalicious / Nia

Blackalicious - Shallow Days

But music does reflect life
And kids look up to what you’re portraying
And mimic what you act like
It’s time for a new day
An era in rap, conscious styles,
Makin’ them aware of the happenings
But their ears seem more steered towards
Self-annihilation so then they might laugh
And write this off, like I’m out here just
Blowing wind, maybe label us soft or unreal,
Something they just can’t feel, while they yell
“murder murder murder, kill kill kill”

I just keep movin’ on (moving on …)
I just keep movin’ on (moving on …)

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Now Or Never / The Roots / How I Got Over (Explicit)

The Roots - Now or Never

I’m thankful for music.

Everything’s changing around me
and I want to change too
It’s one thing I know
It ain’t cool being no fool
I feel different today
I don’t know what else to say
But Imma get my shit together
It’s now or never

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The Problem Is... / Murs & 9th Wonder / Fornever

Murs & 9th Wonder - The Problem Is…

What’s next from the West like I’m first in line
From the coast that’s known for the surf and shine
Write rhymes like I’m trying to save the earth in time
Before my girl get big and give birth to mine
I encourage you to live, put the worst behind
Never worry about the past, it ain’t worth your time

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Six Days / DJ Shadow / The Private Press

DJ Shadow - Six Days

from The Private Press