This song is not a direct criticism of mainstream hip-hop, but instead an idea of what meaningful hip-hop is to me. I wanted to come up with a concept where I would rap about words for the letters "R.E.A.L." and this is the track I came up with...
lyrics
R.E.A.L. Hip Hop
By Fitztharezista
(Revolutionarily Equip All Locals)
(Respect, Equality, Acceptance, Love)
MAIN HOOK:
IT’S REAL HIP HOP IF IT PROVOKES THOUGHT
IT REAL HIP-HOP IF IT TAKES YA TO THA TOP
REAL HIP-HOP IT’LL NEVER STOP
BECAUSE IT’S REAL PEOPLE, REAL LOVE, REAL HIP HOP!
VERSE 1:
“R” is the letter, the header of revolutionary
Effective change is the main claim, we must carry
Within us, the mistrust of injustice
Carried out by big wigs and big brother
“E” is for equip, we grip mikes like pipe bombs
With techniques to seek peace and freedom from
Regimes and state-based oppression
Mobilize and we’ll realize some new lessons
“A” is for all, because all ya’ll are powerful
And together we’re all much more capable
Of overcoming and overrunning the government
We’ll tear it down, and we won’t ever recover it
“L” is for local, strong vocal element
Feed needs that seem much more relevant
Egalitarian sharing is at the centre of it
This concept will spread so don’t forget
HOOK:
IT’S REAL HIP HOP IF IT PROVOKES THOUGHT
IT REAL HIP-HOP IF IT TAKES YA TO THA TOP
REAL HIP-HOP IT’LL NEVER STOP
BECAUSE IT’S REAL PEOPLE, REAL LOVE, REAL HIP HOP!
VERSE 2:
I’ll never stop loving, you know that’s true
Oh no, I’ll never stop loving it’s the best thing you can do
When the state is coming down and it’s between lies and truth
You can never stop loving, it’s the only thing that’s true!
I remain true to a radical intolerance
To the state and it’s wage slaving violence
I’ve grown tired of these fascist-inspired tyrants
So will fight for my human right to retire them
I wanna stand beside freedom fighters, inspiring
A new course for the full force of all earth’s living
A new portion, and I’m tired of coercion
A ruling class with the single task of amassing servants
I wanna stand with robbers and bandits
Steal back some tracts of indigenous land, we’ll
Stand up together and together we’ll stand
So close up your fingers and raise up your hand!
HOOK:
IT’S REAL HIP HOP IF IT PROVOKES THOUGHT
IT REAL HIP-HOP IF IT TAKES YA TO THA TOP
REAL HIP-HOP IT’LL NEVER STOP
BECAUSE IT’S REAL PEOPLE, REAL LOVE, REAL HIP HOP!
VERSE 3:
Next “R” is for respect, we keep checks on privilege
So be wise, and keep spaces safe, kid!
We’re only here for a short time, so find it…
Other’s space, is their own space, so mind it!
“E” is for equal, power to the people
We keep up the fight until one day we’re all equal
We’re all people, entitled to remain peaceful
Unless provoked, then we fortify with cold steel
“A” is for acceptance, please don’t reject this
Include it in your rhymes for a radical perspective
It’s this weapon that keeps us up-steppin’
They can’t divide hide up the fight for what’s right, and
“L” is for love, it’s the last word on this list
You can’t forget to love if your planning to resist
It’s the concept of love that allows us to persist
With raised fists to dis this capitalist business
HOOK (2X)
IT’S REAL HIP HOP IF IT PROVOKES THOUGHT
IT REAL HIP-HOP IF IT TAKES YA TO THA TOP
REAL HIP-HOP IT’LL NEVER STOP
BECAUSE IT’S REAL PEOPLE, REAL LOVE, REAL HIP HOP!
credits
from The "Poison Milk" EP,
track released January 14, 2012
Song Written & Music Produced by Fitztharezista
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