"It's like that y'all"
"It's like that y'all"
Yo, there's more to it, but let's get through it
To really see it, you gotta use a telescope, hah
Now technically speakin I ain't 'sposed to be doin this
But a lot of MC's want girls
But most of all, you got to have a gift ("it's like that")
"It's like that y'all"
But you're either usin rap like the devil
The public will mark you down as a fake crew
"It's like that y'all"
"It's like that y'all"
In the jam they wanna flirt
"It's like that y'all"
Either music or the fresh lyrics
You say, "I knew it, that last jam was wack"
Promote yourself with your own cash
You don't need allathat
"It's like that y'all"
First you gotta understand the music game
"It's like that y'all"
And wanna live on top of the world
Without this, the record companies won't be havin ya
"It's like that y'all"
Or, you do a wack tour, or, you get in trouble with the law
Now understand, rap is rebellious music
You wanna make a record and get into the business?
But if you don't have a lawyer you're a goner
Cause, you're not hardcore
"It's like that y'all"
Don't even think about chillin in a sauna
But pop artists abuse it
Therefore, only the rebel should use it
So I'm grabbin ya now and showin ya how
"One, two, three, whoo!"
"It's like that y'all"
"It's like that y'all"
Not to get jerked when you do hard work
"It's like that y'all"
This ain't about a tight skirt
But if the company falls, the artist falls with them
Like givin information to the ones that are new to this
Or you're pushin rap to another level
Or a vibepeople like to buy your spirit
"It's like that y'all"
"It's like that y'all"
When the audience hears real rap, they boo it
Here's a little plan from a six-year witness
Either sex appeal, or the hard street feel
Understand, I ain't tryin to insult ya
"It's like that y'all"
But this might mean you can't buy gold
Or else they'll hate you
What makes a jam isn't luck or fate
"It's like that y'all"
"It's like that y'all"
Be black anymore, or, you don't wanna rap anymore
"It's like that y'all"
Everybody knows KRS-One is dope
"It's like that y'all"
Or, your fans you ignore, or, you get punched in the jaw
You might have to put that on hold
And everyone outside that culture is a vulture
So don't wait for your company's promotions staff
"It's like that y'all"
It's not about fame, it's about a rich name
"It's like that y'all"
Cause if the artist falls, they diss him
"It's like that y'all"
"It's like that y'all"
"It's like that y'all"
And who you're down with, and who you clown with
"It's like that y'all"
It's writin the jams that the people can relate to
Here's how not to get jerked when you do hard work
"It's like that y'all"
You need a lawyer, and a good manager
There's no hope when you're shoppin for a deal
"It's like that y'all"
"It's like that y'all"
"It's like that y'all"
Either you're strung out on crack, or you don't wanna
See rap music is a culture
Just rap from the heart and you'll have a good start
"It's like that y'all"
The vulture makes money on the culture
Many MC's reached the top and then blew it
"It's like that y'all"
