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I loved doing right but I was trapped in Hell Killah Priest – B.I.B.L.E.
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This could be referring to the decade of hits Gang Starr have produced. They’ve always stayed true to hip-hop and sent a message to those on the streets and the less fortunate. Eventually they grow through Guru’s message and become men as Guru would want.
The term “buliding” likely refers to the Nation of Gods and Earths, alluding to their antithesis “Build and destroy”. Building is used amongst them to describe their gatherings and discussions with each other. As many great MCs before and after him, Guru had connections with the 5 Percent Nation, directly or indirectly.
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Common finds flowing over beats as easy as riding a bike. Possibly coincidental, but he evokes the name of the 1989 Chill Rob G album and song “Ride the Rhythm” while also mentioning the Schwinn Bicycle Company, which was founded in Common’s hometown of Chicago in 1895.
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Similar to his line on One Love where he says “You may say I need time alone to relax my dome, no phone, left my nine at home”
Nas is implying a lot on this line that he likes to get remanded as in lock himself up from the world and in his own mind so he can give you his realest shit on paper. He prefers to be in a more quiet, peaceful place as a sanctuary for himself to write about his experiences on the streets, bringing you one of the greatest musical pieces we’ve ever experienced.
For MURDER raps I kick my thoughts alone get REMANDED means he’s punished for kicking murder raps