[Hook] From Chi-Town to Skid Row, he rises and growsEmpresario of the mic, lets the whole world knowShining light on the 5th street block, where the real ones goA beacon of hope on the scene, over Twenty years in the Row [Soulfully Singing]You ever lose sight, want insight on what the fuck life means,Take time out, hit the Nickle and converse with Uncle Bean, Uncle Bean...OOoooohOoooh... Uncle Bean, Unkal Bean... (Repeat) [Verse 1] Born on the South Side, dreams in his veins Chicago to LA, now he’s changing the game Twenty years in the Row, he’s a voice for the pain Open mic at King Eddy, let him spark up the flame First album in ‘98, he was hungry for more Now he’s lifting up the people that the world ignores Producer, writer, actor, he’s a man of the arts Small business, big vision, always playing his part From Gladys Park to the block, he’s a beacon of hope Every lyric, every show, he’s just helping us cope Nonprofit events, he’s giving back to the street Occupy Skid Row, he was bringing the heat He’s opened up for legends, but he’s building his own With a message for the lost, they are never alone Community visionary, he’s a leader, a friend Unkal Bean, Skid Row, let the story begin[Hook] From Chi-Town to Skid Row, he rises and growsEmpresario of the mic, lets the whole world knowShining light on the 5th street block, where the real ones goA beacon of hope on the scene, over Twenty years in the Row [Soulfully Singing]You ever lose sight, want insight on what the fuck life means,Take time out, hit the Nickle and converse with Uncle Bean, Uncle Bean...OOoooohOoooh... Uncle Bean, Unkal Bean... (Repeat) [Verse 2] He’s a poet, a fighter, with a beat in his chest Every Monday night, he’s putting skills to the test Author and a mentor, he’s creating a lane For the voices in the shadows, breaking out of the chains Festival for All Artists, he’s repping the crew Skid Row visionary, yeah, he’s living it true From the heart of the city, where the dreams get tough He’s a symbol of resilience, when the times get rough He’s a bridge for the people, from the struggle to stage Every word that he spits, breaking out of the cage He’s a product of the struggle, but he’s shining his light Unkal Bean, Skid Row, he’s igniting the night[Hook] From Chi-Town to Skid Row, he rises and growsEmpresario of the mic, lets the whole world knowShining light on the 5th street block, where the real ones goA beacon of hope on the scene, over Twenty years in the Row [Soulfully Singing]You ever lose sight, want insight on what the fuck life means,Take time out, hit the Nickle and converse with Uncle Bean, Uncle Bean...OOoooohOoooh... Uncle Bean, Unkal Bean... (Repeat) [Verse 3] He’s a legend in the making, with a story to tell From the Windy City blocks to the Skid Row shell He’s a leader, a creator, with a purpose and plan Every show, every verse, he’s uplifting the land He’s a king with a vision, building hope from the pain Turning struggle into power, let it run through his veins He’s a voice for the voiceless, a light in the dark Unkal Bean, Skid Row, he’s igniting the spark So remember his name, when you’re walking these streets He’s the heart of the struggle, with a lyrical beat From Chicago to LA, he’s a symbol of change Unkal Bean, Skid Row, let the world know his name[Hook] From Chi-Town to Skid Row, he rises and growsEmpresario of the mic, lets the whole world knowShining light on the 5th street block, where the real ones goA beacon of hope on the scene, over Twenty years in the Row [Soulfully Singing]You ever lose sight, want insight on what the fuck life means,Take time out, hit the Nickle and converse with Uncle Bean, Uncle Bean...OOoooohOoooh... Uncle Bean, Unkal Bean... (Repeat)
