"FROM COAL TO DIAMONDS"

"i'd like to thank New York...big up to the Bronx: it was the native source
bringing life to Hip Hop, born between it's parks and it's basement boards
as forms of expression, reflecting the restless needs of nameless sorts
who would collectively bring change from unique ways of creative force
that had aimed to turn the page and stray away from the "basic norm"
so it was praised, attained some acclaim and then paved a blatant course
thus the wave traced to it's major lore would break on C-A's famous shores
through the aide of dj laced support, the influence relayed the blazin' torch
to be embraced by the faceless scores awaitin' something worth waitin' for
in short, they finally obtained a sort of escape through four innovative doors
some viewed 'em as entertainment ports, others? as tools of trade for work
those that went through the doors improved 'em...it truly upgraded worth
the level of rappin', taggin', djin' and beat breakin' was raised...and soared
i tip my hat to the pioneers, only through true dedication is elevation formed"