K-k-k-k-k-kind of cycle like a meteorite Haiku d’Etat – Mike, Aaron and Eddie
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Meteorites are solid pieces of debris from comets or asteroids, that hit the earth 5-6 times a year. Myka 9 is saying he rocks (wordplay with meteorite) the microphone in a similar time frame.
Mike Mike Mike, Aaron & Eddie
Mike Mike, Aaron - n - n - n - n - n - n - n - Aaron & Eddie
Mike, Aar - r - ron & Eddie
Mike, Aaron & Ed - d - Eddie
Mike, Aaron - n - n - Eddie
Mike Mike Mike, Aaron & Eddie Haiku d’Etat – Mike, Aaron and Eddie
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Haiku D'Etat is a Hip-Hop trio consisting of Abstract Rude, Aceyalone & Myka 9.
Their government names are Michael ‘Mike’ Troy (Myka 9), Aaaron Pointer (Abstract Rude) & Eddie Hayes (Aceyalone).
Does that discredit my talent, make me less of a rapper?
I'm less appealin' unless I'm peelin' some rollin' paper
Or would it show I had swag, would it motivate ya? Locksmith – Mad World
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Almost every single rapper has some sort of lyric/song about their fondness for drugs/getting fucked up, whether it be coke, marijuana or alcohol.
Additionally, nowadays we have seen a lot of rappers closely associating with these types of substances and their effect, along with a particular style of dressing/presenting themself (swag). This has somewhat become a staple of mainstream Hip-Hop culture.
Locksmith asks if rejecting this image means that audiences nowadays would not value him as a “Hip-Hop” performer/artist.
Darkness preceded it
& ignited the changes
Before it receded
Order was seeded from Chaos Kalki – Mad World
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These metaphors symbolize how positivity and self realization (The light, Order) can only be truly appreciated if you’ve endured the hardships and mental/physical/spiritual strain (Darkness, Chaos) to achieve it.
This light inside you has always existed and this is “ageless”. Kalki reinforces the famous adage; You never know you’ve got something until it’s gone, meaning that the darkness had to take over in order for the light to flourish.
You can read more about this philosophy here.
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Mirth is defined as
Gladness and gaiety, especially when expressed by laughter.
Making someone smile can make them let go of the negative feelings they have for you. Light always overcomes darkness.
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Metaphor, Kalki’s music is relief for fans suffering from a lack of true lyricism.
Food for thought, wipe the dinner plate ANTHM – Survival of the Fittest
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Hyperventilation is caused when the rate and quantity of alveolar ventilation of carbon dioxide exceeds body’s production of carbon dioxide, making it very hard to breathe. ANTHM is likening the lyrics he hears these days to carbon dioxide, which is poisonous to the body in moderate amounts.
Because of this he has a lot to say, thus his metaphorical “food for thought” would require a whole empty plate.
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ANTHM’s trying to make it in the rap game through the manifestations of his influences, while it’s switching up the culture for broader commercial appeal and less focus on the craft. Thus he is trying to “penetrate” the walls of Hip-Hop “while they renovate”.
Memorize a little Kool G Rap
Dedicated to my forefathers
Graduatin’ it with all honours ANTHM – Survival of the Fittest
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There’s a double meaning with wrapping/rapping here.
If, “On the marquis there’s a big line,” is taken as a separate line and does not continue on, then Haiku D'Etat are rapping around the corner.
However if this is a form of enjambment, then the line at the marquis is so big that it’s wrapping around the corner.
“the name you’ll find on the marquee”.