Raw old-school hip-hop beat meets sharp social commentary. A witty, biting look at the compromises made to climb the ladder.

Lyrics :

The Immigrants "Bow to Rise"

[Intro] 
If you wanna rise, You gotta bend low. Bend low, bend slow. Yeah, that’s how the game goes.
[Verse 1] 
Bless the boss with the shiny shoes, Laughs too loud, got nothing to lose. Always got some clowns around, Standing stiff, spinning round and round.
Acting big, but he’s full of air, Talk too slick? Better beware. Boom boom, pop pop, just noise, Clown kings playing with broken toys.
[Pre-Chorus] 
Bend low, bend slow, Bend your pride just so. Smile fake, stand in line, Pretend you fine, pretend you fine.
[Chorus] 
If you wanna rise, you gotta bow. Bend your back, fake that vow. If you wanna rise, you gotta bow, Play the fool, at least for now.
[Verse 2] 
Promises cracked like worn-out boots, Oaths so fake they got no roots. If the prince got pockets of sand, Don’t expect gold in the people’s hands.
Heads up, kid, watch your back, After this hustle, what you gonna stack? Think this world gonna smile for you? You might see what the blind never knew.
[Pre-Chorus] 
Bend low, bend slow, Bend your pride just so. Smile fake, stand in line, Pretend you fine, pretend you fine.
[Chorus] 
If you wanna rise, you gotta bow. Bend your back, fake that vow. If you wanna rise, you gotta bow, Play the fool, at least for now.
[Bridge] 
What's the game, what's the play? A broken crown on a broken day. Say "hi" to the puppets, wave to the throne, Kiss the ring, or break the stone.
[Outro] 
Bow to rise, Bow to rise, Bend your pride, Bow to rise.



Bow to Rise

A hip-hop and RnB group formed by two men and one woman, originally from North Africa, now based in the Bronx, New York. Their style fuses the soulful melodies of early street poetry, the rhythmic bounce of New Jack Swing, and the raw energy of 90s old-school beats, layered with a modern touch of smooth production. Their music blends spoken verses, melodic hooks, and expressive flows, with a deep focus on themes of resilience, identity, migration, and dreams. The beats are built on classic break rhythms, jazzy basslines, and analog textures, giving a nostalgic yet forward-looking feeling. Subtle influences from North African musical traditions enrich their sound, through rhythmic patterns, vocal phrasing, and lyrical storytelling. Their artistic vibe balances street authenticity, emotional depth, and urban poetry, creating an atmosphere that's at once timeless, warm, and vibrantly alive.

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