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Reference to Control which was seen as K.Dot bringing back Hip Hop:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkZZo0XSm5s

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Tar is a flammable liquid a more complex twist on the expression spitting fire.

Also the “probably gonna cost you a cartridge” ties into the following line about Doctor Robotnik.Basically kids,cartridges are what we used instead of CDs to play video-games back in the days,to stick the cartridge inside the game console, you had to blow in them first to get rid of dust. A man with spit made-up of such substance would probably destroy this dusty video-game artifact.

Diz is saying he is destroying the rap game symbolized by the video games “cartridge” with his rapping symbolized by the “spit”.

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Reference to the Hidden Track on Immortal Technique where he was featured.The choreographer refers to IT,the writer and performer of “Dance With The Devil”.He probably means he bested Tech on the track by saying he is “poppin” him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imNXJItVQ2M

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Doctor Robotnik is a mad scientist from the Sonic Video games.

He is saying that he is both devious and a genius

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When you talk to mainstream rap fans or the rappers themselves, and you bring up actual skills and lyricism, they are quick to change the topic to the fact they’re (mainstream rappers); rich, have number one hit songs, awards, platinum records, etc… to silence critics.

Also a contrast between underground rappers and commercial rap, the former, just like classic rap, would boast about their technique but the latter would boast about money.

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Vinnie is a Muslim, he plays on the terrorist stereotype to convey ruthlessness.

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“Broken smiles” and “shattered hearts” may mean people that were robbed of their innocence hence stopped smiling.
“Open Arms” are people showing compassion.

Saying he was “drenched” means he’s surrounded by people like this in his environment.

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A front soldier would have high responsibility(a lot on his shoulders) he’s leading his faction into battle.
Plus like a front soldier he leads his peers(which would would be his sons) as he helps them face adversity.

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A narrative in the 3rd person about Illogic getting up and reaching for his dreams.

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Just like in this song Illogic refers to his low opinion of himself so much he dislikes seeing himself his reflection.

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