Continuing on from the following lines, if an artist allows these “distractions” of commercial appeal to overcome him, it could affect the integrity of his art and will decide where his future is.

You’d understand why ANTHM is making a big deal out of today’s Hip-Hop climate if you knew how unskilled some successful artists are.

When ANTHM busts on the mic you might as well forget your career.

ANTHM makes the pioneers of Hip-Hop (artists who innovated certain aspects of the game and revolutionized rapping, generally considered among the best to ever do it) proud that he’s carrying on their influence.

When he gets his recognition in the rap game other rappers might as well quit.

These people that never played his tapes said that nobody would like it, but once they realized his skill on the mic & over instrumentals they wanted to be cool with him, be his “brothers”.

ANTHM has steadily been increasing his following & sharpened his skills over the years. Now that he’s finally starting to get recognition, his music is a statement for everyone who never gave him a chance before.

KA rhymes purely for the love of the Hip-Hop, it’s evident because he’s not making significant profits yet still pursues it. This is reinforced with the alliteration in labor of love, exploring the notion that hard work and challenging circumstances must be overcome to achieve your dreams. This can only be accomplished through a love for the craft.

All his mother tried to do was provide for him, so it was either work hard or starve.

Play on the popular phrase “shit hit the fan”. Ace’s fans are gonna metaphorically hit with his lyrics.