Juicy (tribute) remix

Dear Mr. Departed, we carry forward what you started

What you did for the industry and your legacy will forever be applauded

Notorious or Biggie Smalls, it's a shame you went too fast

You were a guiding light, I'd say the same about Tupac

You uplifted the craftsmanship, you formulated an artistry

Along with Pac, but we lost two gems in a rivalry

Then maybe, I guess you two really weren't even at war yet

I guess they hate to see brothers rise, so they took you both before you started

Now the game has dumbed down, where is Big Pun now?

Where are artists that craft some lyrics that can uplift our spirits?

None, maybe 2-3 exceptions,

Kendrick, J cole, proud they carry forward your tradition

This rap thing's a game, play it hard, exhibitions

But along with the sick wordplay, relay some education

So as I write to you in a reminiscent mood

I wish you would come back n give us a "How to do"

 

Nas carries on, now him n Hov ride along

Game n 50 busted shots, but they came out strong

N by the way, did you hear? Dre is now a billionaire

I can only imagine a dozen brothers rising to that stratosphere

N u were one gem who could do it,

U n Pac ridin in a Buick

Like the good old days, but we're still touched by your music

Some wanna stay true, some wanna jump on trends

Still vanity dominates and Evryone says "I'm better than them"

Uniquely, the case is we're still stuck in the basics

Self-brag, tough shit, if you were here, you would erase it

Same themes, re-use it, wonder why they call it stupid

Rise above just spitting bars, rise to be a true kid

Thats what your music tells me, n Imma keep at it

Till the day they label my album as the next Illmatic

Different eras have passed by n urz is considered the greatest

20 years from now, we'll still name you kings, sincerely heart-felt