[Verse] Back in the day, hoop dreams with a Spalding Chillin’ on the block, yo, everybody calling Nod to the beat, sneakers scuffed on the street Freestyle sessions, spit flames bringing heat [Verse 2] Walkman on blast, rewind that tape Dope beats dropping, escape my mind’s gate Baggy jeans, loose threads, Timb boots on the spread Golden era vibes, cipher where legends bled [Chorus] Boom bap soul, rhythm paint our dreams Vinyl crackles, storytelling in reams 90's essence, don't need shiny bling Realness in bars, yo, that's the king [Bridge] Graffiti tags on the train, art in motion Boom box heavy, carried pure devotion Mad flavor in your ear, memories so clear Rewind the clock, 90's love, no fear [Verse 3] Pagers buzzing, codes we deciphered Street knowledge, wisdom from cypher Underground sound, raw and uncut Heartfelt messages, escaping neurotic ruts [Chorus] Boom bap soul, rhythm paint our dreams Vinyl crackles, storytelling in reams 90's essence, don't need shiny bling Realness in bars, yo, that's the king
