Drop the needle — the heartbeat begins In the silence, the beat awakens The journey began Each waveform carved by hand The path opened with “Kill the Noize” It can’t be felt through speakers This sound carved the real on “Out for the Cash” The trace of sound — proof of life Still spinning on — Still spinnin’ A map drawn with “Travellin’ Man” From city to city Between dreams and reality Through nights of headwinds — mornings of cheers The beat chose me and I chose the beat Last track? No — it’s the first sound Even in silence, it keeps ringing Drop the needle on your soul This beat is still Still spinnin’ Thank you Hip Hop Respect to Mos Def The journey you gave me — it goes on