Black Hippy - Shadow Of Deaths

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{verse 1: jay rock}
Yeah, los angeles, "welcome to the terrordome"
City of satan, angels can't even get along
No lie, my town covered in darkness
Hoping that the sun just shine on us
Rolling up the kush, now i'm letting my mind wander
Into another place, i ain't tryna go down under
Life is like a race and we all tryna finish it
Shit never fair, strays hitting the innocent
The good die young where i'm from and it's sad to say
That somebody gotta die today
Tomorrow's never promised, but we living for the moment
Nigga, time never stops, it just keeps on going
Crackers just gave my young nigga four life sentences
Twenty-five times four, nigga, do the math
And the hood never have witnesses
Cause if we did, then them shots gon' blast

{chorus: kendrick lamar}
As i reflect, i start realizing i wanna
Make a way one day for me and my momma, family and friends
This ain't the way my life bout to end
So i'm quick to grab on my pen and
Give 'em something my people sure to feel
Give 'em something that i know is all the way real

{verse 2: schoolboy q}
Just wakin' up, mind playing tricks on me
Got the fifth on me, gotta take a risk homie
Was a ball player till the coach pissed on me
Keep it real, i could take you down the list homie
Be a tradition, see these chucks be a mission
Burner be the fuel to the flame, the key to the ignition
If you banging, be serious, boys run up in your pad
Point-blank, period, moms ain't hearing it
Niggas said 'cuz lil nigga got blasted
Oh well, give a shit, shouldn't half-assed it
Only time you with it, when your niggas all tripping
Caught your ass slipping, now i'm stepping up my crip and steady dipping
Riding through the city in lights, living it trife
Wrong intersection, ready to fight
Hopping out with my own agenda, who the contender?
Better hope this motherfucker jam (blahh!)

{chorus: kendrick lamar}
As i reflect, i start realizing i wanna
Make a way one day for me and my momma, family and friends
This ain't the way my life bout to end
So i'm quick to grab on my pen and
Give 'em something my people sure to feel
Give 'em something that i know is all the way real

{verse 3: kendrick lamar}
Uh, as i'm hearing the first and second verse
I try to analyse the feeling that's felt in the song
I want to tell rock and q to go to church
But that's a hypocrite because i ain't been in so long
I stare at the world from a righteous point of view
And realize a crisis coming
Novocain couldn't numb it, the pain is unbearable times two
Let's rally a team, summon, and school the youth
How you feel about it?

{verse 4: ab-soul}
Man, i feel the same way as you
It hurts my soul, like a needle piercing
Through the bottom of my shoe and if you behind bars
Hold your head, pause
And if you in close range with a nigga with a gun in his waist
I pray the intervention is divine
I got a cousin in jail and handful of homies in heaven
But earlier than expected, what the hell?

{chorus: kendrick lamar}
As i reflect, i start realizing i wanna
Make a way one day for me and my momma, family and friends
This ain't the way my life bout to end
So i'm quick to grab on my pen and
Give 'em something my people sure to feel
Give 'em something that i know is all the way real

Release Date: November 26, 2010

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"Shadow of Deaths" by Black Hippy is a powerful and introspective song that delves into the harsh realities of life in Los Angeles. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a city shrouded in darkness, where violence and tragedy are all too common. Each verse from Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, and Ab-Soul reflects on the struggles and hardships faced by those living in the city, from gang violence to incarceration. Despite the bleak outlook, there is a sense of hope and resilience in the chorus, as Kendrick Lamar raps about his determination to make a better life for himself and his loved ones. The haunting production and raw emotion in the lyrics make "Shadow of Deaths" a standout track that will leave a lasting impact on listeners.

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Black Hippy is a renowned American hip hop group that hails from the streets of South Central Los Angeles. Formed in 2009, the group consists of four talented West Coast rappers - Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and ScHoolboy Q.

Individually, each member of Black Hippy has made a name for themselves in the music industry, with successful solo careers under their belts. They are currently signed to Top Dawg Entertainment and Interscope Records, both as solo artists and as a group.

While Black Hippy has not released a full-length project together, they are known for their frequent collaborations and guest appearances on each other's solo projects. In fact, they often contribute to each other's music without even being credited as featured artists.

Kendrick Lamar has expressed that the group will never disband, as each member's solo career has been solidified before they release their debut album as a collective. This decision showcases the mutual respect and support that the members have for one another, emphasizing their unity and dedication to their craft.

With their unique sound, powerful lyrics, and undeniable talent, Black Hippy has garnered a loyal fan base and critical acclaim within the hip hop community. Their future projects as a group are highly anticipated, as fans eagerly await the day when they will finally release their debut album and showcase their collective genius to the world.