Yo— mic test one-two, let me bless this truth
An ode to the roots, not just youth
Voices fading, lost in time’s abyss
But South Bronx sparked it all—remember this
’73, Sedgwick Ave, down low
Kool Herc spun that funky flow
Jamaican soul lit New York's flame
Two turntables changed the game
Speakers shook, the walls were wet
Young eyes dreaming with no regret
From toasting to rap, the shift began
A street-born legend across the land
Stretch that breakbeat, form a ring
Dance or rap—do your thing
Everyone’s equal, no one small
Kool Herc lit the fire for us all—Yo!
From the Bronx to the world, the sparks flew high
No gold chains, no fame—just rhymes in the sky
Beats from the South flipped time and tone
With one lone mic, we claimed our own
Bambaataa, the mind of Zulu crew
Chose peace over war, a path so true
Not just DJs—heroes rise
With wisdom and beats, they opened eyes
A hope for youth on every block
Crews over gangs, flows over glocks
Stories told in cipher rings
Peace, love, unity—these sacred things
He mapped the world with guiding sound
Where violence fell and truth was found
If you lose your way, don’t fall apart
Let that Zulu beat restart your heart
From the Bronx to the world, the sparks flew high
No gold chains, no fame—just rhymes in the sky
Beats from the South flipped time and tone
With one lone mic, we claimed our own
Hip-Hop ain't showbiz—it's fightin' to live
A Bible of streets, with wisdom to give
Worn-out sneakers, a rusted mic
Still the voice that connects through night
Flash brought lightning through his hands
A DJ samurai with rebel plans
Quick-mix cuts and fader tricks
Even the calm nights turned seismic
“The Message”—it shook the crowd
From party beats to truth out loud
“Don’t push me…”—that line alone
Shook a million hearts to the bone
Poverty, pain, and cries unheard
He spun it all in rhyming words
Rap was weapon, not just sound
And every bar tore the silence down
Crayon dreams on concrete walls
Spray cans shouting, “We exist, y’all!”
Subway cars became our art
No one can erase this heart
Forgotten names, vanished crews
But their shouts seep deep in urban blues
B-boys spinning, taggers too
Each one carved this culture true
Even if they ain't the face on stage
They left a mark on every page
One beat, one line, one drop of sweat
The roots run deep, don’t forget
In every shadow, legends bloom
Hip-Hop’s seeds forever in tune
So when you spit your bars or spin those decks
Remember the fire that started in the BX
It's not about riches, not even about fame
It's the people, the struggle, and the truth in the flame
That mic you hold—it’s someone's dream
From Bronx foundations to future beams
This beat’s a journey, no end in sight
Speak your truth—ignite the night
Let your voice write the next bold theme
You're the echo now—live the dream