DJ Premier ft Rome Streetz Westside Gunn | Runway | Prod. resp0nse_

A beat I produced for "Runway" by DJ Premier ft Rome Streetz Westside Gunn

"Runway" themes of success, ambition, and overcoming adversity. The song delves into the journey from humble beginnings to achieving wealth and recognition, emphasizing the artist's resilience and determination.

In the verses, Rome Streetz reflects on his experiences, contrasting his past struggles with his present life of luxury. He references his time spent incarcerated, highlighting the drastic change from receiving food through a prison cell slot to dining in mansions. Through his own hard work, he has transformed his life, comparing his shining diamonds to Prince's performances and his popularity with white girls to that of boy band Hanson. Rome Streetz also acknowledges his success and fame prior to having money, indicating that his talent and skills have always been his driving force.

He metaphorically compares life to a marathon, emphasizing the need for endurance in pursuing dreams. By referencing the character O-Dog from the film "Menace II Society" and Sean Combs (also known as Puff Daddy or P. Diddy), Rome Streetz illustrates the dichotomy of choices one can make in life. He sees himself as resilient, determined to succeed despite any setbacks.

Westside Gunn's verse adds to the theme of ambition and success. He discusses his extravagant lifestyle, mentioning two-stepping, dancing, and visualizing himself as a formidable figure, likening himself to Charles Manson, the notorious criminal. He highlights his confidence and fearlessness, unbothered by the identities or backgrounds of those who may challenge him. Westside Gunn continues the allusions by mentioning Ziggy, a fictional character from the television series "The Wire," and Zig Zag Zig Allah, a phrase often used in hip-hop lyrics.

The chorus reinforces the idea that they no longer strive to be like their idols, such as basketball player Michael Jordan ("Be like Mike"), but rather have attained their own level of success. The mention of "50 in the mics" alludes to their continuous dominance in the music industry and the presence of drugs ("dope in the rice") symbolizes their ties to the street lifestyle. They demand respect and expect others to talk about money accurately.

Overall, "Runway" depicts the rags-to-riches journey of the artists, celebrating their accomplishments and illustrating their unwavering dedication to achieving their goals. It serves as a testament to their resilience, self-confidence, and ability to rise above challenges.

*DISCLAIMER* I do not own the rights for this video or vocal performance, nor do I receive any monetary compensation from this video...This video is for educational use only to demonstrate an artist rhyming over one of the beats I produced.

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