Yo, they say you're a product of your environment,
But the crimes I see, always tied to an IC3,
The streets made me violent, they claim that shit's my alignment,
But I don’t wanna be no IC3, nah, that ain't me.

I was raised in the chaos, trapped in this gridlock,
Sentenced by the jurisdiction, can't break this tick-tock,
Speaking the system, I tried to apply distance,
But I’m still barred with the friction, that’s my mission.

Too many men caught up, lost in the haze,
Either they use or they sell, caught up in the maze,
Trapped in a cell, where the mind goes to hell,
Like I don’t wanna be no stereotypical black male.

They say you're a product of your environment,
But I refuse to be defined by a moment of silence,
Breaking these chains, gotta find my way out,
IC3, I’m done with that doubt.

Living in a world where the vision’s so bleak,
But I’m here to rise up, never accept defeat,
They label us quick, but never know our story,
I’m rewriting the script, I’m claiming my glory.

Yo, they say you're a product of your environment,
But I’m breaking the cycle, that ain’t my alignment,
Too many trapped by the drugs and the sales,
But I’m rewriting the tale, I refuse to fail.

Yeah, I’m stepping out bold, with a fire in my soul,
Flipping the script, watch this black boy roll,
I’m a king in the making, hear the story unfold,
No more chains on my dreams, just let ‘em be told.

So here’s to the fighters, the dreamers, the ones,
Who refuse to let the struggle define who they become,
Stand tall, break the walls, we’ll rewrite the scene,
No more IC3, just living the dream.

Yo, they say you're a product of your environment,
But I’m elevating high, no more confinement,
I’m here to say that this story’s not done,
Light up the path, watch me rise like the sun.

Yo, they say you're a product of your environment,
But the crimes I see, always tied to an IC3,
The streets made me violent, they claim that shit's my alignment,
But I don’t wanna be no IC3, nah, that ain't me.

I was raised in the chaos, trapped in this gridlock,
Sentenced by the jurisdiction, can't break this tick-tock,
Speaking the system, I tried to apply distance,
But I’m still barred with the friction, that’s my mission.

Too many men caught up, lost in the haze,
Either they use or they sell, caught up in the maze,
Trapped in a cell, where the mind goes to hell,
Like I don’t wanna be no stereotypical black male.


Ends & Beyond

The Vocals/Poetry: Wayne Gooden aka Elder X
The Music & Sampling: C. Double34 Music
The Sampled Vocals: Malcolm Ruff & Chris Tomlin
The Additional Music: DJ Premier

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10 Toes Down For My Crown (Wayne Gooden Elder X, vocals)

Heem Stogied x EyeDee "Beat Tha Pot" ft. Tha God Fahim

Beat Tha Pot Ft. Tha God Fahim (Prod. By EyeDee)

Written By: Motif Alumni
Produced By: Motif Alumni ( @motifalumni ) and Falling Down ( @fallingdowntrax )

Motif Alumni - Mirror Mirror (Produced By Motif Alumni & Falling Down)

Listen "Back Doe Lil Joe" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1VTyK5vyTUibLyECrr6qVR?si=ZNlBuFAbSZ-QG7Wse65DNw
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"Portrait of a Savage" by Loretta Records founder Observe since 98 is available for download.

Ankhlejohn x Sauce Heist x Jamal Gasol - Last Days (prod. by Observe)

Animal Instincts ft Sleep Sinatra prod BodyBagBen

In honor of Jay Dee and Benny.
The first Benny The Butcher remix project (UnOfficial)
Butcher bars. Jay Dee beats. Butcherin' Donuts.

Download it here: https://alteredcrates.bandcamp.com/album/butcherin-donuts

released February 12, 2020

All vocals by Benny the Butcher and Guests
All instrumentals by J Dilla
All tracks mixed and arranged by Altered Crates

Art by John Breiner
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Benny The Butcher & J Dilla - Can U C The Pride Of The Butcher- (Bonus Track)

Benny The Butcher & J Dilla - Swan Lotto

RAPS BY ZAY
BEAT BY GRUBBY PAWZ
CUTS BY DJ REC ONE

FIGURE (LACED WIT DJ REC ONE)(STRETCHED BY GRUBBY PAWZ)

June 2018

Another Memory Instrumental

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