Martial Hip Hop

[Intro: Scratches by DJ Ara'Z'Cut]

Supreme skill from hard work
You must think first, before you move!
(Dr Koul: Step into the cypher)

[Verse 1: Dr Koul]

Hip Hop is a martial art, and creativity is self defence
In a society where you can just be torn apart
Thrown in a classroom, fenced off from your heart
Knowledge of Self is an offence to them
They want you to be controlled, so they can teach and mould
And preach what the preacher told to the newly enslaved
They white-washed your history and claimed
They did nothing to the Nubian name
So now we punch back with graffiti and punchlines
B-boys inspired by kung fu and samurai
The deejay cuts like a katana
We reload downloads & freeload the internet’s data
Reappropriate the tools man used to oppress
It’s never too late to be the best you can be
Above and beyond rap, when you become Hip Hop
It’s a way that you become free

[Bridge: Scratches by Dj Ara'Z'Cut]

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Car la perfection n'est approchable que par la
Car la perfection n'est approchable que par la répétition

[Verse 2: Dr Koul]

In Hip Hop we sample and take inspiration
From the various cultures that we relate with from the nation
So when it comes to combat we GET DOWN
The original mixed martial art is freestyle
It’s Jeet Kune Do meets 52 blocks
Do whatever you gotta to get away from the cops
Parkour, skateboarding and perfecting a jump shot
Choose what to use, put it together with Hip Hop
And then unlock the Knowledge of Self
And fight with honor, no cheap shots below the belt
You can keep your sword sharp by battling your brother
But remember to be calm in your heart, and to recover
‘Cause the enemy is division and we need unity
Healthy in our body and spirit, a free human being
Whether for self-defense for sport for health for fun
Hip Hop culture is how to become ONE

[Outro: Scratches by Dj Ara'Z'Cut]

Who's that?
Supreme skill from hard work
Let me think...
Don't think! Feel
It is like a finger, pointing away from
The rhythm
Sister write rhymes all day and all night
Use Tai Chi to deflect off our enemies
The deejay cuts like a katana
Become free
You must think first, before you
Massai, je partirais comme un samouraï