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sKyscrapers

by M.C. K~Swift

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1.
I Want a Hit 03:16
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Sittin in my ride, I ain't feelin' the airwaves I hear real rap on a rare day Hip Hop died and came back zombified, I dare say All things considered it's fair play They goin' viral I'm goin medicine Stayin' on the outside if they don't let us in Press it on vinyl Let the DJs get a spin Hard to the core, yeah That's what I represent Peppermint fresh with my brand new kicks and crisp fitted Hairline about as sharp as my tongue and I'm quick witted It's a bar guaranteed every time that Swift spit it Tell the fellas make space so the ladies can get wit' it Who said you can't turn it up with intellect? I dwell where the righteous and ratchets intersect Live in 3D, give a fuck bout the internet The people want a hit? I'll be right back in a sec This here 'bout as good as it get Sunshine all in my soul, I keep it lit I been in it for a minute and baby, I can't quit I'm addicted to the rhythm and oooh I want a hit This here 'bout as good as it get Sunshine all in my soul, I keep it lit I been in it for a minute and baby, I can't quit I'm addicted to the rhythm and oooh I want a hit I can't stop this is why I was born I be dreaming bout rhymes before I rise in the morn' I studied the science, the craft the vibe and the form Severe calm before showtime, eye of the storm Orchestrated order amidst all sorts of discord Harmony's the purpose I spit for Propelled by the fire I lift off Proprieter of discourse that make'm all holla like hit dogs Connect on more channels than switchboards be ringin' And I stay on point like fingertips Bring it in close and get a dose of the potent dopeness Foes oppose it and get over roasted I'm not lyin', I'm so ferocious Sleepin' on me creates comotoses Wake up or get woke up Show us respect when we show up Befo' ya get shown up Sho nuff This here 'bout as good as it get Sunshine all in my soul, I keep it lit I been in it for a minute and baby, I can't quit I'm addicted to the rhythm and oooh I want a hit This here 'bout as good as it get Sunshine all in my soul, I keep it lit I been in it for a minute and baby, I can't quit I'm addicted to the rhythm and oooh I want a hit I need music morning, noon and night Nothing better in the world than when the groove is right It's essential like water, food and light The instrumentals be givin' me true delight When I run up in the booth I'm bright My shine flourishes The bassline provides energy and nourishment In hard times I find encouragement Affirmed in the love and the life I'm workin' wit Tuned to the perfect pitch in search of bliss Move with a verbal gift, learn and live Appreciate the moment cuz nothin' is permanent Not obsessed with money and I'm still earnin' it Tourniquet tight when I'm burnin' the mic I make it hot, get the whole show turned on its side And hit hard from an angle that you never did see And I don't think that there's a rapper living better than me Nah This here 'bout as good as it get Sunshine all in my soul, I keep it lit I been in it for a minute and baby, I can't quit I'm addicted to the rhythm and oooh I want a hit This here 'bout as good as it get Sunshine all in my soul, I keep it lit I been in it for a minute and baby, I can't quit I'm addicted to the rhythm and oooh I want a hit
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Oh No 02:03
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3.
Dreamin' 02:33
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4.
D Leagues 01:30
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Some rappers need attention Beggin for a mention Should have sent a direct message I could barely you twittin How you envy my position is such a sad condition I applaud your achievements while you back-bitin and bitchin Sneak dissin You knew I'd peep your quips Make allusions to my team and shit May my title taste like balls when you speak it Heard your little bars My old style; you can keep it That really ain't a secret I know that you know that I showed you the ropes This verse is like me throwin' one to you to hold you afloat You drownin' in your misery Niggas be emotional wrecks Wanna get at me but still so indirect I only show you respect and much love like my runaway child I found it funny, this was done with a smile I ain't cuttin' you down I strut with a crown over my cesar As I fly through everywhere you want to be without a visa See ya
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He Speaks So Well 02:27
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Bloodline 00:53
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Black outta Africa, bloodline of the griot Stronger than I ever been, double checkin' my ego Loose with the flow, wordplay tighter than speedo While the radio wack rap: corn puff, cheeto I'm miles ahead of competition, I'm Don Cheadle Keep thinkin' you deep, you sleep on torpedoes My def bars drop like depth charges and leave foes With etched scars, I stretch marks like embryos I rep NRO and rap like N-e-o I passed an embargo on spittas with empty domes The dumb dumb with numb tongues become stunned When I swung suns from young lungs, I'm unsung And I'm still a legend until the heavens and earth meet In this time I rule over heroes like Xerxes I touch my solar plexus and burst heat Now you sweatin' and thirsty Order water veteran - first team, what
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Same Style 02:00
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The Coupe 05:01
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Skyscrapers Summertime, California and I'm hittin' the road Haven't picked a destination but I'm fixin' to go Most attracted to the highway on the Pacific coast And it's a perfect day for zippin' fast and whippin' it slow So I copped a quick rental, gave my trusted a rest My first time in the drop and I was lovin' it, yes A convertible is something I'd been wanting to test But really, pa, I got the car so I could front, I confess Fresh dressed lookin' like the winning ticket My phone start flickerin' cuz shorty wanna kick it So I put a few liters in the two seater My honey dip on my side'll make the cruise sweeter I arrive swiftly, she ready to ride wit' me We beach bound, I pop my collar like I'm hidin' hickies Her outfit was made for chillin' in the sun So before I get the gas, I put the ceiling in the trunk And then I Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Heard two 2 Pac songs, a Biggie then a Ice Cube Seventy-five degrees, no clouds, I'm in a bright mood Shades wit' the beta blockers so I got a clear view Speedin' through the lanes with fast cars in my rear view Waze redirectin' so we reach the beach sooner Park in the lot, then hit the corner store, I got my cooler My towel, my swim trunks, my girlfriend, the sunshine The boardwalk, the seashore, it's gonna be a fun time We lay out a blanket, bottle of wine and fresh fruit I'm feelin' somethin' special 'bout this lady that I'm next to The conversation in the car caressed the stars, explored the earth And how our birth has purpose and we need to live to give it worth In not so many words but prob'ly more and more insightful Her thoughts were delightful and her physical's an eyeful Our melanin is active and we 'bout ready for dinner The Beamer keys whisper, "yo, I think you found a winner," then I Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze The dinner was great, I finished my plate Big moon in the sky, sly grin on her face A beautiful day slipped into a gorgeous night We sorta liked each other before, now it's fortified Hand-in-hand we start to discuss current events Pigs murderin' kids and how we been hurt ever since The environment of the country's disturbingly tense 500 Years of white power at a fervorish pitch A mix of frustration and hope we both struggle wit' Then she said, family is superior to government Wasn't expectin' to go this far but now we touchin' this Unpredictable region of connection and we lovin' it We scrutinized the sky and created new constellations Recapitulating our time with careful observation The wind started to feel cool so I gave her my jacket The heated seats came in handy on our way back when I Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze Put her in the coupe so she could feel the nice breeze
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Never Forget 03:16
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My DNA Contains memory Ancestors speak Saying, "remember me" Swim in the energy There is no entity That could be in between You and divinity Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Mirror, mirror - who am I waitin' on? When I do wrong, who am I really hatin' on? Gotta watch my thoughts because they take form Gotta wash my thoughts from others I take on I'm not a psychic, I'm a seer, I'm sensitive Unless I get twisted, then my vision is limited So many factors outside of the physical Continuously cycle in and out my subliminal I wanna meditate much more on the regular I over think, I don't get out of my head enough But I'm getting better at taking time for self care And sitting in prayer, I've been finding help there I don't need answers, I need practice Engaging silences as a space of access To another side of what's out here And what comes forth from living without fear My DNA Contains memory Ancestors speak Saying, "remember me" Swim in the energy There is no entity That could be in between You and divinity Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Light up a candle Miss my grandmas Ask'em for guidance Their approach is hands off They tell me I got it It's nothing to search for And when I forgot that It cause me to hurt more That turned toxic Made my heart sick I lost track of the light that dwells in darkness Third eye closed, tied up in a blindfold Crushed in the grip of beliefs my mind hold Letting it all go Releasing the tension Quiet my voice down Conscious suspension Simple existence Present and mindful Archetypes replace icons and idols Learning to recognize the ancient teachings Played out in real time, I hear'em beseech me Be my best self just this one time That's for all time in my bloodline My DNA Contains memory Ancestors speak Saying, "remember me" Swim in the energy There is no entity That could be in between You and divinity Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget Never forget From micro To macro At light speed Through a black hole My heart beats I breathe deep I look out I see me I'm open I go in There's no start There's no end There's stillness in motion There's knowledge in emotions I'm physical I'm spiritual I'm figurative I'm literal Am I everything? Am I nothing at all? On this big planet that is so small
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Whole 01:26
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11.
Killing (feat. Mankind) 03:09
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Police kill Black people every day It seems habitual I'm convinced the way they do us It must be a fuckin ritual Bodies in the ground Pigs at the trial No jail time Typical Thinkin that the system 'bout to give you justice? I do not believe in miracles Feelin' like I wanna kill a fool But that ain't what I'm gonna really do Loved ones try to keep my head right Tellin' me to bring the healing through But the pain don't be feelin' heal-able I'm paralyzed and it's pitiful Treat me like a nigger 500 years And I'ma show you what a nigga do Bad attitude Blame in on AmeriKKKa Cuz that's who put me in the mood Mad at every fuckin' cracka in the world Because of all the shit we livin' through Can I really call it livin' though? I ask myself in this interview Staring at mirror, balling up my fist Thinking I should squeeze a trigger too Public enemy number one Number one male on the run Trail as I inhale to my lung Til I feel my lung swell Swimming, feeling unwell Free Willy, run tell Tales from the crypt keeper from hell Shells from the Grim Reaper gun sale More Black lives gone with the wind I can't breath All cuz of skin Mankind fall All cuz of sin Blind to the truth Fog up your lens Ran out of tears Bawl through the pen Last second shot All for the win Hit the backboard Fall through the rim Sharp shootin', pig Hard to defend Voices in my head: loud and askin' If I'm cool cuz I'm bout to snap Angel on my shoulder sayin: try relaxin' Devil tellin' me to cop a mask Or is that the angel? I just gotta ask Homies gettin' popped while we lollygag Shotty body blast Catch a homi - I'd be glad Pigs under blankets Fuck with Satan, get the body bag Rowdy Roddy strapped Got a problem? Try me I be mad I be tryna stop the madness I be sad One more body droppin' ain't gon stop the sadness I been sinkin', I been drinkin' I been thinkin' I should cop a flask I been lookin at these cops like I swear to God I'm not for fuck shit Fuck it, yup, I'm 'bout to spazz Let me calm down before they pop my ass Gettin' on this track and ventin' Tryin' not to crash Tryin' not to have a breakdown While I break down why I'm mad Why? is all I'm tryna ask Why, as if I don't already know the answer Black bodies droppin' "All lives matter"? Stop it with your lyin' ass I ain't tryna have it Spittin' shit to pass a polygraph with You could be the judge On the 12th of never Johnny Mathis Judge Mathis Tryin' not to flip and have fits Gabby Douglass doin' backflips Dodgin' shots while they pass Brain is achin, I need asprin Future while we march March madness I need brackets Tupac Shakur, Shaq shit Holla if you hear me Sincerely, Blackness Blackness Blackness Blackness Blackness Blackness Blackness Blackness

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released October 22, 2016

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M.C. K~Swift Brooklyn, New York

M.C. K~Swift (New Rap Order) is a Hip-Hop artist and educator, who has been recording and performing since his teens during the early '90s. A founding member of the progressive Hip-Hop collective, New Rap Order M.C. K~Swift is among both the vanguard and the old guard of True Hip Hop. ... more

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