Singer/Songwriter, Precious Joubert, pays homage to the Hip-Hop culture with an impressive performance over the well-known Hip-Hop track, "The Realest", created by widely respected, Producer, "The Alchemist"; originally performed by the Hip-Hop duo, Mobb Deep. The single, properly titled, "Aretha (The Realest)", infuses both Soul and Hip-Hop, and solidifies Precious' position in the world of Hip-Hop/Soul.
lyrics
For all my realest living their life on the lines
And the young guns growing up during these times
1st VERSE
It doesn't matter what you've heard
Doesn't matter what you said
Cause I know that you know you know
much betta than that
And if what you heard was true
Tell me what's it matter to you?
Why are you so consumed by what I do?
Cause
HOOK
I'm not your average
All that matters is
You 'gon r-e-s-p-e-c-t, me
Take heed or disagree
Either way, that's just fine with me
But, you...You 'gon r-e-s-p-e-c-t, me
2nd VERSE
You gotta be more careful
You neva know what might get back
But I'm fully aware, you
You know the consequence of your actions
What you say can, and will
Will be used against you
So it's best that you don't take me there
Oh, I don't care
Cause
HOOK
I'm not your average
All that matters is
You 'gon r-e-s-p-e-c-t, me
Take heed or disagree
Either way, that's just fine with me
But, you...You 'gon r-e-s-p-e-c-t, me
3rd Vs
When it comes to me and mines
I play no games
Make sure you think hard
Not once, but twice
Cause I ain't with that bullshit
No threats, I make promises
Don't take it personal
I know you know that
HOOK
I'm not your average
All that matters is
You 'gon r-e-s-p-e-c-t, me
Take heed or disagree
Either way, that's just fine with me
But, you...You 'gon r-e-s-p-e-c-t, me
(Repeat)
credits
released May 1, 2014
Written & Arranged by: Precious Joubert
Produced by: The Alchemist
Mixed by: Chris "DJ White the Mic" Jones
Sound of the City Music Group, Inc.
Copyright 2014
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