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A big thank you to Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)for this wonderful opportunity by providing his acapella vocals.  

Music & Mastering provided 
in the ARAPA Music Studio
Sydney - Australia

Lyrics: Modern Times by IPG1
Verse 1
Am I playing the wrong game —- where losing’s a crime Time’s just not the same—-and there’s no one here to blame In these modern times——where machines reigns supreme breaking all the chains——-to fulfill my dreams ————And that’s a solid —because—- yeah—— I’m back————- Metaphors and rhymes——-my weapons on this track Modulating -from the underground ——one culture one voice And we’re —-wired in like teeth—-like we—-ever—-had a choice Chorus Modern times---- a difficult maze Where screens captivate —— the Information Age And—-We're all connected——yet we’re—also——-alone Lost in a sea of pixels----hearts ———-—cold as stone Modern times————Modern times ——-Modern times

Verse 2 Smartphones--at our side—-our constant companions That double-edged sword—-has become ——-part of the norm buzzing Notifications——like a relentless swarm Distracting —us ——-from moments —-another task ——to perform Just another monster ———taking physical form

**Chorus** Bridge Artificial intelligence--- a marvel and a threat Replacing human minds--- leaving us —-deep in debt Algorithms —-determine our fate—without regret—- Like marionettes ———or puppets on a strings Manipulating our thoughts——damn—we are feeding these things

Verse 3 Social media——-a stage ——for the soul to bare Beneath the surface——lies ——and deceptions —-are clear We curate our lives——-like a perfect facade our true selves———pushed aside ——in total disregard

**Chorus** Outro In this digital age---we must find our way Embracing the power——with a huge price to pay There’s a balance for the screens —-in real life With the key to our future——a new vision insight

Release date:
11 September 2024

Modern Times (Feat. IPG.1) ARAPA

A big thank you to Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)for this wonderful opportunity by providing his acapella vocals.

Music & Mastering provided
in the ARAPA Music Studio
Sydney - Australia

If I had it my way I'll do this everyday
My rap videos would be on blu ray
Track after track on auto play
Back to back videos big booties on display
You'll be back for the crack just like G-money say

I'm the first of the last one of heavens outcast
Skillzzzz unsurpassed a ghost from the past
It's IPG1 no need to ask
What makes me better every word every letter
A real vendetta if you fucking with my cheddar
Your tipping the scale I'm light as a feather *(Musical scale)
Trying to match me measure for measure
I measure twice cut once
Desecrate the playing field then bounce
There'll be hell to pay
Lord I said it I meant it
Dig it -goddamn it- so what's with it
Talk about my style now they act like they want it
my techniques are pivotal each one unique
I swerve in and out son I navigate the beat
Transition in the middle of a sentence like that
And I say what I want cause the rhyme's got my back
So much flow and rhythm you might need a kayak
It's IPG1 and I got it like that

Everyday I wake with lyrics in my head
Recall from experience and the books that I've read
Break up the vocab I'm thick with it
Rolling of my tongue from the rhymes I spit
Find the right beat I get sick with it
As I preach bob your head to the harmonics
Mic guarded like I'm a vicious Pitt
Don't Overreach your grasp you'll need hooks and picks
I've got the rhythm for the music
The beats for the track
These stone cold lyrics that I can't hold back
Swagger on the mic from this lyrical attack
So you hating ass bitches get off my nut sac

Now run the damn gauntlet been there done that
Clean sweep clearing house like Freddie Mac
Dig through these barzz you'll find buried treasure
Wiz with it son scale bar and measure
Fresh never stale witty and clever
What can I say it's my favorite endeavor

Short and sweet plan for defeat
Get the hell out my kitchen turning up the heat
Elevated status known as elite
Boss on the streets heartbeat concrete
No forgiveness capitulate retreat
Another win checked off on my balance sheet

Step to me now what you're gonna do
I'm the RPG taking out your whole damn crew
Gamble if you choose It's time to pay your dues
Don't play up your importance you won't even make the news
Quick review not a mental breakthrough
Don't play with fire it will burn you

*Scales---Musical scale
Copyright © 2016, Ian Greaves

If I Had My Way (Feat. IPG & ARAPA)

A big THANK YOU & SHOUT OUT to IPG (aka Ian Greaves)
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Produced in the
ARAPA Music Studio
Sydney - Australia
5.11.2024

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