[Intro] [Part 1: rap, slow & call and response] Yeah, yeah So uh, do I need to stay more still? (No, just do your thing) (Alright, alright, let's run it, let's run it) [Part 2 : rap, warming up] Yeah, what's up man, I'm back again Yeah, doing the damn thing, having tons of fun up in here tonight [crowd] This is freaking awesome But yo, I'm about to give my toast to hip-hop right now, yo I'm about to tell you how much I love this music You know what I'm saying? I've been doing this since '86, man I eat, sleep, and breathe this music, man Yeah, what I say, yo [drum solo] I love this rap with my heart and my soul Every time I grab a pen, something's taking control Fueling my fire, it's that rhythm of flow Deep in my spirit, where creativity grows I'm letting it shine, sharing my joy and letting them know My story, the glory, and every uplifting note I wrote It's not for show, ice, or fame, no fancy clothes My lyrical love for hip-hop is what truly flows It's an amazing ride when I let these rhymes glow My vocabulary grows, it keeps on soaring high I'm hooked on the beat like a melody's heat Every time I recite, I'm moving to my own beat Focusing bright, casting light on all that's right Spit it just to spread the vibe and ignite the night I'm about to bring delight, shaking things up in sight You can take your steps and dance through the club tonight Raise your drink and toast to life, everything's just right Turn your style up high and join in the lively night My voice is my joyful sound And you want to move with, groove and get funky with me When I come through in your city, feel the vibe flow free I've got good energy, rocking with harmony While you're dancing and cheering, feeling the life Glowing with power, leaving worries behind With a smile and some hope, feeling the high Living it up in the fast lane, joy just multiplies Let the music take you where dreams reside People are praying and feeling alive So much shining and loving, we celebrate the change Raising a forest of good vibes, lighting up the stage They compare us to stars, illuminating the sky Buzzing with happiness, feeling the vibe S-T-A-N, it's all about joy and glee We're spreading positivity, rhyme for harmony From the beat of the streets, to the world we bring light Every moment is bright, spreading love with all our might (You know you're grooving with my soul, pride, joining the ride) Feeling the joy, embracing this new vibe You know what we say and we'll do with delight Lift up your spirits, dance with all your might Stand tall and smile, with assistance from joy We won't stop spreading love, making life our toy Embracing life fully, and making dreams come true (Creating happiness, for me and for you) Born and raised on streets alive with dreams and grace (I get what I got coming, happiness I'll embrace) Lifting spirits and living, spreading smiles all the way (Enjoying every moment, life is a grand play) With joy from coast to coast, lifting spirits high (Life is a toast, to all we see in the sky) Joyously spinning rhymes, making hearts feel light Sharing the love and spreading delight) (Let's keep life real and feel the true beat) Bringing music back with joy, that's neat (Let's keep it joyful and full of cheer) Celebrating music with hearts sincere (Raise the sound, let joy ring out) For everyone out there, a cheerful shout (You ain't ready, you ain't ready) [crowd] whoop whoop [END]
