[ti:The Field] [ar:The Sound Providers] [al:Looking Backwards: 2001-1988] [00:10.70]I'ma let the rap world just sit back and max [00:13.19]I be in the lab with my technician makin' tracks [00:15.88]From my crate of old wax, I reinvent with good intent [00:18.54]So you can tell from the sound it's time well spent [00:21.17]Sent from the past to elevate from the mass [00:23.80]You far material just to show you got class [00:26.27]Well I'm a bigger man so I let the nonsense pass [00:28.79]You need to open your eyes, because my mindstates fast [00:31.69]Let it be known, that my wisdom is shown [00:34.16]That perfection is the key to unlock my microphone [00:36.75]I'm penetratin your zone, leavin' all spots blown [00:39.23]But you never would have guessed it from the sound of my tone [00:42.12]When you see me around, just hit me off at the pound [00:44.62]And I'll be the first to show you how the Pro gets down [00:47.49]On that note, I think it's time for me to slide [00:50.03]Never question the fact, it's the sound that we provide [00:52.88](Dj scratches) [00:53.12]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [00:55.48]"Technical difficulties is through" [00:58.14]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [01:00.69]"Technical difficulties is through" [01:03.38]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [01:06.01]"Technical difficulties is through" [01:08.60]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [01:11.26]"Hey yo, technical difficulties is through" [01:13.96]My pen blends smoothly over paper landscapes [01:16.30]Collective thoughts build as I start to create [01:18.97]The essence of soul is dispensed at my control [01:21.76]? is brought, to move the crowd at every show [01:24.59]ÔCus we provide the sound that exites the underground [01:27.03]Profile, the chosen one to break it down [01:29.56]And that, enables me to flip any track [01:32.08]Over drums that attack, the perfect blend of pure facts [01:35.05]It's time to bring it back to the days of rap scholars [01:37.59]When your rhyme was for real, and not the old mighty dollar [01:40.16]You see, I was there every step of the way [01:42.55]So now you know the reason why my rhyme style sways [01:45.30]I perfect structures of phrases I sellect [01:48.08]And the sound that you hear, let you know that I'm correct [01:50.71]This is a musical journey, and sounds my only guide [01:53.52]I'm skilled in the field, so slide to the side [01:56.05]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [01:58.79]"Technical difficulties is through" [02:01.39]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [02:04.07]"Technical difficulties is through" [02:06.71]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [02:09.28]"Technical difficulties is through" [02:11.88]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [02:14.59]"Hey yo, technical difficulties is through" [02:17.21]Radient thoughts illuminate for the blind [02:19.68]A student of my culture translatin' through rhyme [02:22.43]Educated by time, so check my verbal design [02:25.02]Interject visuals through the use of the mind [02:27.57]It's all about the money nowadays so what's the use [02:30.26]The only fortune I hold, are the gems that I produce [02:32.84]The solution is one, but if you don't make the cut [02:35.38]You be the last in line once the door get shut [02:38.08]The next chapter, page one the conscious rapper [02:40.81]Not in it for fame, so respect is what I'm after [02:43.53]Don't have to wave a gun to help generate funds [02:45.91]So record exec's can start throwin' me crumbs [02:48.60]Top dollar, as I walk the chosen path [02:51.40]Invite the mic device to help me focus my craft [02:54.29]The wisdom is sealed, now it's time to reveal [02:56.73]The actual facts that help me master my field [02:59.38]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [03:02.04]"Technical difficulties is through" [03:04.64]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [03:07.32]"Technical difficulties is through" [03:09.89]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [03:12.52]"Technical difficulties is through" [03:15.17]"Skilled in the field, so slide to the side" [03:17.87]"Hey yo, technical difficulties is through" [03:20.54]