Own Appeal

Please don’t take down, just trying to enjoy

nobody’s perfect (antililly & phoniks

Written, performed, produced and mixed by Classik

Lyrics:
As I wake up, I thank the Lord for another day,
Even if the skies are gray and the rain’s pouring,
All it means is my drum machine’s working overtime before we're out European touring,
I see the numbers and they're soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses,
Or do you rate me when I'm whipping in some foreign whips?
Sometimes I hate the culture,
But really, I'm a fanatic,
Clashing with gatekeepers, pushing the average,
Never pushing the envelope,
That’s why I come equipped with the monologues,
To let 'em know what hip hop was before the avocado toast type rappers that got deals,
Not dissing the music, but the ones who’re fabricating the mass appeal,
Sample my feels through your MPC, the people have spoken, the niche is still alive,
I’m resurrecting what’s been crucified.

I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me, I’m a fanatic, wake up, wake up,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Sample my feels through your MPC,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses.

The people love me 'cause I rap with technique,
Producers hate me 'cause I often be rocking my own beats,
Either way, the art form is lost in a cold sleep, deep slumber,
Fee-fi-fo-fum, you’re numbers in the system,
Be he alive or be he dead, they're gonna take your money bread,
And your royalties too, you can do it on your own, my homie, I'm living proof,
I'm not perfect, that's true, my attitude through the roof,
I’m acting like papa dukes, I’m trying to be better,
Better than blood curses,
That's why I'm aiming for the stars until I break surface,
Flying so deep that all the pain's worthless,
My future seeds will never know the way I prayed nervous,
More than music,
I use the mic to maneuver my broken fuses,
Was in the mood for something different so I moved away,
My advice: if you're drowning, don't stay fixed in one place.
I'm in outer space.

I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me, I’m a fanatic, wake up, wake up,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Sample my feels through your MPC,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
Hard to ignore me when they're singing all my choruses.

I see the numbers and they’re soaring big,
I see the numbers and they’re soaring big.

Soaring

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Written, performed, produced and mixed by Classik
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Rolling Stone Premiere: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-asap-ferg-dj-premiers-sharp-boom-bap-on-our-streets-w509328

Just hours after the relaunch of Payday Records, the iconic record label has released its first song “Our Streets” featuring legendary producer DJ Premier and A$AP Ferg, which is available today via digital retailers everywhere. “Our Streets” is the first song released by hip-hop and EDM pioneer Patrick Moxey’s newly relaunched record label. DJ Premier is reunited with former Gang Starr manager Moxey as the first artist to release music on Payday Records. 

“Our Streets” is a true New York hip-hop track, combining DJ Premier’s signature beats and A$AP Ferg’s versatile style to create a classic, raw and energetic sound. The song marks the first time the legendary DJ and rap star have worked together, despite both being prominent figures of the New York hip-hop scene for years. 

“It's a dream to be able to work with the legendary DJ Premier on this record” stated Ferg. “Preemo has worked with all the NYC hip hop icons and greats - Nas, Biggie, Guru, Hov, KRS-one, and The Lox. Just knowing I was working with him pushed me as an MC.” 

"With Ferg, or anybody I work with, they already know my history so they know that I come from the 90s era” DJ Premier said. “Ferg just automatically said 'Don't do what I've been doing on my albums - I want you to do a Preemo style and let me show I can rap to that,' so I was like 'let's do it.' Everybody was happy off jump - no suggestions, no 'I think we should go this direction' - it was an automatic in, out, done, in one day." 

“Our Streets” is available now, and is the first song released by the newly relaunched Payday Records. Patrick Moxey, who is the President and Founder of Ultra Records, Ultra Music and Ultra International Music Publishing, originally formed Payday Records in New York City in 1992. Payday was the first record label to sign Jay Z, releasing his first single “In My Lifetime” in 1995. Other artists signed to Payday throughout the 90s include Jeru the Damaja, Mos Def (via his first group U.T.D.), Showbiz & A.G., Group Home, Guru, WC and the Maad Circle and more. DJ Premier played an integral role in Payday throughout the 1990s, bringing artists like hip-hop duo Group Home and rapper Jeru the Damaja to Payday for release, and producing a number of the label’s biggest hits including “Come Clean,” and “Supa Star.”

DJ Premier feat A$AP Ferg - 'Our Streets' (Produced by DJ Premier)

Classik (Charles Monterroza), is an acclaimed recording artist, songwriter, and record producer from Toronto, Canada. Renowned for his soul-stirring lyrics, infectious hooks, and beats that leave listeners hitting the replay button, Classik boasts a discography of over 40 projects. He has worked with jazz rap luminaries such as Karmawin, CrazyJaZz, Shin-Ski, and other notable talents.

Classik's roots are steeped in resilience and hope, as the son of refugees who escaped the Salvadoran Civil War, a brutal conflict that finally found its end in the early '90s. Born in that very decade, he grew up surrounded by the lasting influence of hip-hop's golden age. For Classik, this genre wasn't just music; it was a lifeline. It became his voice when words fell short, helping him express emotions that remained unspoken in his everyday life.

His lyrics are an unfiltered letter from the heart, delving into the grit of life's toughest moments, addressing challenges, enduring hardships, and celebrating victories. Classik fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects, laying bare his true self in every song. His music serves as a window into the collective human experience, reflecting our shared journey through life in all its authenticity, uncut and profound. Whether the song has a melancholic, contemplative feel, or an upbeat and energetic vibe, Classik strives to leave a lasting impression every listener.