VERSE1 (Follow the bouncing bass) This is me. JXD (Follow the bouncing bass) Let me introduce myself kids I’m JXD. No one precedes me Herbs n spices, original recipe, LYNWOOD’s the city, CA’s the state Born in 80’s, little shorty, life was great (They’re great!) Pops moved us off the block when it started gettin’ hot Up to P-town, country bumpkin, nerdy jock Cap and gown done, off to the Chi Making my rounds and living my life College done, too cold, back to SC for that Cali state of mind, got back on my grind, gotta love sunshine, that’s how I’m spending my dimes and time Not gansta, But I’m OC thug That’s right, land of fake tig ol’ bitties, come get some (whatever) Enginneer by day, producer at night. Not a super hero, but I’ll stand up for what’s right CHORUS This is JXD, ya don’t know me on the M I C, now ya know me On the breaks and beats, now we’re homies Just tryin to do my thang, it’s all good CHORUS REPEAT VERSE 2 J – X – D lab. Com Shameless plug, I’m moving on They say you ain’t hood, you ain’t street Since when was that prerequisite for making beats I’m not a mad rapper or a dope MC, But nobody would collab’ so I’m doing my own thing. The coolest nerd you know, aka JXD Looks used to make a brotha uneasy, now they don’t phase me They already cast me as weird and crazy so I may as well act the part until the last scene I treat music like a godfather movie, I drop the beat like the gun and take the Mic Cannoli And just so you know G, I bypass the attack so you limiters can’t hold me Fresh like laundry but you can’t fold me Wanna make something timeless like the golden oldies Want you nodding your head matching the floetry Want you cranking your speakers feel it in heartbeat So if you need some sick lyrics or a dope beat Don’t be shy little birdy, just give me a tweet. CHORUS CHORUS REPEAT OUTRO This is JXD, Now you know me Stop acting all shy Now where’s my violin section at?

INTRO Hey Mia. What do you want them to do? Shake it baby. JXD, Danielle Marie, Mia Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt this program to bring you important news VERSE 1 If you’re layin’ in the cut, stand on up If your cruising in your whip turn your speakers up And if your up in the club, put your hands on up If your sittin’ at work, sing along while doin’ paperwork food for thought, encourage your train of thought don’t want your brain rot, lady’s i gotcha stocked stuck in a rut, This is 4 wheel deluxe The big dog is here, don’t worry young pups I’m the redundant assassin here to mix it up I’m the charm with the leprechaun bringing ya luck Put the classics in the attic for a spell, rock the new hotness; it's got that new car smell frownin’ all week, try laughin’ for a while sick of the same music, try changing the dial hate being broke, try investin’ in your dreams not feelin’ that, just sit and listen to me, baby CHORUS You can wait around Go round and round Same ol’ sound Shake it up! You can play it out Take the same ol’ route Same ol’ style Shake it up! CHORUS REPEAT VERSE 2 Couldn’t keep up with the jones’ so I started my own race, new attitude with a new pace Replaced the silicon, it was too fake, money exchange, tryin’ to change the rate Tired of the merry go round, I’m off to swings when I’m up high, I’m gonna jump to new things. Old wrestler, the undertaker of re-players Too fast, passed a tortoise like a hair Pardon me sir, haven’t heard Life’s a blur, Mr. bond had it all along, shaken not stirred Even money-penny concurs bump what you heard, Birds the word and I just flew over the cuckoos nest Nurse R with some pills to keep me mentally wrecked, (they’re great, they’ll help you keep your wits up) Bump that, I’m Jack, and I’m tryin’ to shake it on up CHORUS CHORUS REPEAT CHORUS REPEAT OUTTRO Baby Shake it up baby Shake it up baby shake it up baby here we go again shake it baby ooooOoooo shake it baby ooooOoooo shake it baby ooooOoooo shake it baby here we go again here we go again Shake it up! here we go again here we go again here we go again here we go again Shake it baby here we go again here we go again

VERSE1 You got my back right? Ok, let’s go. I could wish on a star couldn’t go far acting like a rock star This is more than I could ask for some friends are thin, leave for the pool while you stuck in the den I’m looking for win win, without my kin this world full of sin, My odds are thin moving solo like nomad in a mindless state My fam is like Glad, stretch but don’t brake I’m sharing the wealth too, give and take high class, my fam is gourmet (whoa) Words are easy, truth likes the page. Their love is soothing, helps calm my rage Without them would have failed in the young days. Support you need when skies are gray. Like a rat in a tunnel, guide through the maze You can stay mad, but they’ll love you anyway CHORUS Oh, They hold me down Oh, They make me smile Oh, They got my back It’s a link that last Dream come true, Oh, the things they do Oh, The sacrifice The ties that bind VERSE2 Fact not fiction, not a stab in the night Feel like doing wrong, invisible leash yanked tight We all do wrong, I want the most to be right When the room is pitch dark they’re my night light Call me Gizmo, because I’m like Bright Light not overbearing, Goldilocks, their just right Stake my claim on my family rights I’ll admit, not really close to some Aunts and cousins I don’t even know Barely remember their names, ashamed of myself I should reach out, not sure if they’ll do the same Forget it, I’ll use my music to bridge the gap If you don’t understand me, this is how I get down jack Hug me, judge me, I don’t really care I’m putting my soul on the line, no lights or fanfare You got my back right? . . . Yeah, I know you would . . . Always holding me down. I love you . . . I got you too, don’t worry . . . Sing it Drey! CHORUS CHORUS:REPEAT

JXD VERSE Am I the only one that’s stands in a crowded room but still feels alone, mind consumed Am I the only one that fights back tears just to show others that I’m not scared? Am I the only one that buys useless crap but hates myself later when my bank accounts flat? Are you feeling what I’m saying? , . . . . I guess it’s just me. The fact of the matter is, can you relate? This is not fiction, I really contemplate Am I the only one that downloads music not legal, but now that I have my own album I want you paying with legal tender--for the center of life revolves around truth and lies My demise on the thoughts I surmise, sins and evil that I hide Am I the only one that wonders what politicians do behind close doors, and if they always told the truth, good or bad, would I trust them more? Am I the only one that never has enough time in the day, and sets goals and then keeps pushing the start date? Life is funny that way, I suppose Like poker, sometimes you have to fold just to win gold rearrange my mind, I’m always working mental overtime Is it just me, did you follow that last line I scribed? Girls and guys let’s take ride on the Green line Destination, honesty of the world where truth hides I’ll ask again, does anyone else wanna ride? They wave bye I guess its just me DREY CHORUS Am I the only one that works so hard Still fails, don’t wanna go on Am I the only one that tries my best feels like theres nothing left Am I the only one that feels alone In a world that’s so damn cold Am I the only one that wants to see A world without insanity FISHER PRICE VERSE Here we go again.. to the start and we pick up a pen write a rhyme like its signed then we a pick up a check well I guess it depends if, you think we are the one for you or just have the goal to collect we well take both so just follow us and maybe take notes and it’s not because we say so but do you have a light that you have a day glow I’m not gonna stay slow I’m from a place where locals call it “Diego” the sunny CA... then to OC now we are chilling out where all the folks be low key or the highs don’t matter how you do it time to set the goal we gotta pursue it and pursue it none the less Time to live the life no matter the test. Now that we got your attention did I forget to mention we're crossing paths and intersections we're built for taking the surest direction what they calling set backs we’re gonna label as a blessing please ... ain’t no messing with the views I have and if I had a few listeners... wouldn’t feel that bad so exactly what is it that you want to hear? should I tell you that I’ll calm your fears.. or be the man to dry your tears with these other dudes hollering yo I’ll be right here with my feet planted where the light is clear within a warfare where the fight is near Yo the finest dear is what I see next to me Hot spiritually and intellectually. How it has to be and ain’t no other way. From the darkest nights and to the brightest days, Come on.

VERSE 1 JXD , you better roll your sleeves up for this one Hold up young buck, pace yourself slow your roll before hurt yourself, uh Step back, take a sip on that crown and up Listen to the bass, hear that kick drum thump Now we got our mind right, the night is young, weekends just started baby, get your party on Bells and whistles, man I’m wearing it, I got my twenty dollar shirt on and girls are still feeling it Bartenders are pouring stiff, pretend I’m a baller and leave a big tip this ain’t for critical masses, this is for the hip hop lovers, O Ten we coming at ya. and if you can’t keep up with this, you’re out of shape, too late, you should have had a V8 instead of cake Girls with the money makers show em how we get down, this is your time to shine tell your man buy another round CHORUS Me and my crew, watch how we do . . . put your hands up and follow me Ladies and the Gents, trying to cop a ten . . . put your hands up and follow JXD Girls and the G’s, pimps and the geeks . . . put your hands up and follow me breakers and the thugs, time to cut it up. . . put your hands up and follow JXD VERSE 2 Check out we do, our flavor is high grade, we’re a 100 percent pure like a glass of minute maid Sharp as a blade, cool hands like Luke As real as it gets, check the Cert of proof And if the DJ runs out of music don’t worry cous’ I’ll stretch the beat out like MR fantastic would So let the music take ya, let it marinate ya, forget about the work bomb, let it detonate ya And All you VIPS behind the velvet rope, get on the dance floor- kick it with “normies” have a rum and coke See how we cope, laugh and joke This ain’t random, this is music for you heart, mind and soul So find that chump with his hands down, grab a sock, smack em like you Homie D. Clown Tell em we don’t mess around, this is serious now, don’t put your hands down till you sleep laying down . . . .what CHORUS (Well now normally I don’t do this, but uh . . . go ahead and keep the party going) J. J. J X D. J. J. J X X D J X D

VERSE 1 Last week peeped this lady at Club Sevina Her style, elegant like certified diva Guys were flockin’, man, you should have seen her Brushin’ dudes off like dirt at the cleaners Walked up. No pitch, and definitely no lines, bought her a drink, chatted, and swapped some smiles Despite the connection wouldn’t put her shield down Got bold, said I liked to take her for a night on the town She flashed her lashes and looked me in my eyes She said, What makes you different from these other guys? Um . . . This woman had me straight speechless Had me feelin’ like nerdy kid with full braces Regroup, time to step my Cali game up I told her I don’t tell stories to try and boost my worth up Wanna know why I’m different Miss let me take you out Contemplated for a minute, finally gave the digits out CHORUS She had Beautiful smile pretty face, . . . like what? She had Gorgeous eyes and a butt . . .like what? She was Confident, smart, oh my god . . .like what? Her pumps matched the black Benz, kid . . . like what? She had Degrees and trophies all around . . like what? You Act a fool she’ll cut you off . . . like what? Doubt her skills she doesn’t give a . . . what? Lady is amazing, man. . . like what? VERSE 2 Mirror Mirror on the wall Who’s the gorgeous woman Greek goddess standin’ so tall Attracting patrons like a new strip mall yall She has GUYS runnin’ from the windows to the wall (to the window!) Always lookin’ pretty but never “sadidy” Hangin’ with the family she always represents me Got her own car and has her own place Super corporate woman, business minded everyday Always a lady, but quick to act a bitch if the situation calls for it if ya catch my drift Start talkin’ shit, she ain’t afraid to throw a fist to your bottom lip Treat her like a queen she’ll love right back She’ll work you in bed give ya a heart attack Never kiss n tell, she’s a lady like that start spreadin’ rumors and she’ll smack ya back to reality jack CHORUS VERSE 3 My boys say I’m whipped, claim I’m on lock I bump the naysayers, bunch a hatin’ cock blocks I got a lady with booty like a tear drop your lady got hers on sale from K-mart (haha) Is my lady for real, can she really dance and sing? Pinch me, tell me this ain’t another dream Nope, its really real my homies and friends she’s half woman and half amazing CHORUS CHORUS REPEAT

INTRO Check it out I wanna get something off my chest VERSE 1 I’m solo on this track No one on my six strapped to watch my back Feelin’ like I got box full of fakes can’t hold em back Shootin’ blanks like neutered cat Uh huh, yeah The metaphor I explore, is what holds my doubt My internal conflict is what I’m speakin’ about Wanna give up, throw up the white flag, but if I do, I know this man ain’t comin’ back Indecision, I’m tearing apart, my souls flatlinin’ and insurance won’t cover the open heart Fakers stop preaching on God, I see you in the devil's playground all day long Oh well, pack my bags and my jewels, if you’re speak the truth, then I’ll see you in hell Meantime, work the hot fields, endure the pain-stake But can I keep fightin’ if I never taste the lemonade? CHORUS Hold on to my faith and friends It’s struggle, but it ain’t the end Talk about it, get it off my chest Watch my spirits lift Perspective , control my doubts Find the light, breaks in the clouds Shed the baggage, there we go Get it off my chest, let it go VERSE 2 The more you struggle, the quicker ya sink its quicksand baby, hold on to your dreams I’m the mad hatter in this vision I see, I’m caught in the wonderland lost sea CSI couldn’t track me patrolling the beat This ain’t allegory, its the mind of JXD I hate, what this world has done to me Mentally I’m a screwed up and crazy G I’m a young black specimen: Fightin’ for the reckonin’ and every day I make it I’m pushing for the testament. Systematic putting beats together, Music is the glue that holds me together Shortage of real cats among fakes and frauds, can’t spot ‘em princes made from frogs No nonsense , I got goals to make. I’m the notary man, I’m stampin’ the date CHORUS

VERSE 1 Chapter 6. Recap. They lock me in the eerie cave, calling me crazy deranged Evil is as evil does, the cousin hate They say my ideas are caustic and toxic Call me the black plague, the new bubonic hear the hungry growls in the dark. they’re out for meat and blood, feel their hunger permeate my heart This ain’t for faint or squeamish, you better watch your back, violated, soul tainted, sneak attack They’re moving in, teeth bared, saliva dripping while their eyes glare, blink? I wouldn’t dare You’re outnumbered, fight back and you will get scratched Better that than torn apart on your back So I prepare myself, shuffle my feet and feel my fist engage--feel heartless rage Suddenly their lips snap close like fly traps They can’t even growl, caught in invisible mousetraps I walk past the muzzled lions , see the sliver light escape With all my strength I push the rock out away I think it’s over but this is only a beginning. I survive... only to meet another ending. Take a deep breath. This might be the only break you get. VERSE 2 I retrieve my armor, my sword and shield, Collect my senses, and grip the cold steel. They’re relentless, coming at me from the left and right, entering my depth of the field, I move in for the kill Kick ‘em in the throat, slash to the back, blood on the sand, sweat in the palm of my hands lungs are burning, heart pumping, about to have a heart attack, it’s kill or be killed, only time to react The headmaster’s cracking is whip. Archers all around, horsemen devoted to the crown I gotta thin the numbers, I set a trap. Force em into a crossfire, the stupid ones perished fast It’s only me, the master, and his devotees They’re cursing the name JXD. Sharpened swords, they wanna see me bleed If not now, later in the guillotine Another group throws a net over my head. I cut the braid while spears pierce my leg I’m leaking bad. Onlookers stare and laugh while I bathe in my on blood bath It wasn’t long ago when I was one of them, standing by while they watched my back, we were like kin Now I’m all alone defending myself from constant attacks . . . my futures looking bleak To be continued

VERSE 1 They say don’t knock something until you tried it, They say don’t judge a book by the cover until you read the writing This is M Night Shyamalan style, I’m gonna throw a twist at you for a while Escape the gates, and drop the bridge, you can’t live a life that stagnant kids I’m puttin’ my paddle up and throwin’ in my bid Free world, free speech, the best in my opinion They may not like what you have to say, or condemn you to hell for goin’ against the grain But when it’s all said and over, they will respect honesty and hate the puppet pushover. So stop rollin’ over like a dog named Rover, you can speak your mind without sounding like a ogre Say what you have to say, open your mind and speak This porridge is just right, sit down eat CHORUS I won’t condone, life as a drone I’m like a child, Man, I spit what’s on mind I’m all alone, right or wrong Censor me? Man, I spit whats on my mind VERSE 2 I got the mind of Dexter, but instead of killin’ my escape is music and words written One track minds is what I’m not feelin’, This is music for the healin’, Genesis, only the beginning Follow the same path and meet the wrath Close minded, see where that gets you, watch the movie crash I equate the nonsense to an upward stock market, straight bull-ish, be your own judge, create your own docket You see the difference between you and me, is that I already know I’m full blown crazy My lil’ sis says I’m outta pocket but I don’t change my pace, I keep on walkin’, logical like Vulcan I’m tryin’ to live prosperous while you stand their mockin’ Now you can head the warning or find out for yourself, but either way the choice is yours CHORUS

VERSE 1 Think that homeless man is trapped, livin’ in a box He’s more free than you with your mind on lock You’re livin’ in black in white-the world gray dashed with color and topped with cornucopia glaze Extra scoop for your Plain Jane’s step your game up like a Great Danes--switch lanes People say you're insane in your membrane until you get a million “Likes” Then your a genius pioneer, that changed the game Stop ridin’ the fame train Switch to a bus or plane, gain a new perspective, retrain your brain it’s a lot easier to cope grab your dreams, hold on tight, run away and elope, Take Jay-Z or King James music or b-ball is not where most of their wealth came More money from ads, than rhymes or dunkin’ a ball for cheers and claps Sellin’ your soul to join the money race Instead, start an event with fanfare mate Master your ambitions, release it from the iron gates Then make others pay just to partake VERSE2 Bank account low, I feelin’ the pinch mindset Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich You can call me conscious, a bulb with light-switch Geek or nerd, I’m spittin’ these cool quips FBI on watch, you can call me a G man This is knowledge for free, keep the fee man Stupid is as stupid does, we already know but smarts is the wiser cous’ so watch how he do You can’t just flip the script and leave it at that, grab a pen, think about it, rewrite it on the back you can solve your probs’ with a sword and “gat” As long as you don’t mind living one eye on your back It’s only me, the master, and his devotees You could die tomorrow just like that every flip of the coin is Vegas and craps widen your view or destined for the trap JXD, the magician, knowledge from the top hat

INTRO I gotta keep moving. Only a little time left. VERSE 1 Outta time, I need to put my life in check Behind the eight ball and Ralph Greenleaf’s on deck. gotta degree but still feel behind the curve Cum-Laude on paper, but I think grades are absurd Most would be asking, “what the heck? Gotta house, gotta car, gotta girl what next?” I don’t mean disrespect for those less fortunate but i think there’s something mentally wrong with me My friend Ev with the pych’ degree needs to eval’ me hastily because not reaching my goals by 35 terrifies and frightens me Don’t know why I feel this way, self made pressure-not sure, can’t really say Maybe how I was raised as a kid-o Maybe its Freudian and I can blame it on my id and ego This is Winnebago, too big for me to grasp Stay GMC, built to last, gotta keep moving, outrun the past, hurry, the sand in the hour glass is dropping fast CHORUS My mind is militant, I’m not the one I’m a pycho with common sense, I’m kissin’ the sun I’m a glutton for punishment, don’t wait for the gun My attitude is diligence, run J run VERSE 2: If I was a billionaire I still don’t think I’d feel rich. don’t rush to judgment, bare with me kids. I don’t think its about the money, because I could easily reach my goal, sell my soul, and come up with an illegal pyramid cash flow Watch American Greed, and you’ll see what I mean Makin’ money with consequences is easy I think in my mind, if I don’t have a mountain to climb I feel like I’m wasting my time This is why i stay on the grind, an 8 to 5 while doing my thing at night I’m running a marathon, I’m under the lights I’m pumping my arms trying to catch an invisible pack I’ll keep running even if I have a heart attack Inject me with adrenaline and I’ll bounce right back Just keeping it real while you’re drinking Similac CHORUS CHORUS REPEAT VERSE 3 You’re a jerk, you’re a dork, you’re a saint, a smart geek All of that and more I embrace my inner freak Took me Twenty years, to find the path to me, still searching its the lost time that bothers me Thankful that I didn’t wash it down with crown and jack or slit my wrist, kick the chair out and end it fast I gotta chance and plans to run my own huddle taking skills from a short order cook and make it on the double Study the chess knight, I’m trying to jump spaces avoiding the hard fight reality settles in and I’m seeing the true light Perseverance and hard work . . . thats the key right? I can have faith in those words or make B line Either way you cut it, I’m running outta time . . . I’m gone CHORUS CHORUS REPEAT