Pro Era

Lyrics

[Hook: Method Man]
Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

[Verse 1: Chuck Strangers]
I break hearts, a hundred bills on cheap thrills
I spend it all, fuck up my wallet, stay on refill
Your wallet on E still, bitches doing E pills
Chuckie he get free fills, at strip clubs throwing ones
Black and red 1s, blunt rolled with a cold one
My ex she been choosy, but I could give a fuck
I'm with Rocka smoking Lucys, life been getting better
Since they heard about the Era
They say Chuckie got beats, but his bars can be better
Well if you gon' suck my dick, make it wetter
Odds against Che is slaughtered
Bumpin' Midnight Marauders
Niggas smoking with your daughters
You ain't getting beats until I see commas
Niggas act up, there's finna be problems
For the most part but niggas don't be wildin'
And if she ain't got no rubbers, it's no backstage pass
Retweet a dumb shit and watch the bitch get gassed
And all my Prodies just laugh
[Hook: Method Man]
Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

[Verse 2: Kirk Knight]
From the block to the block
Keepin heaters shunned
Like the chromosomes losing ends
The cells gone wrong
All I see is D-boys, tryna hold it down
While I'm in the lab tryna take the crown
Puffin loud, coughing at the most high
Don't wanna see a coffin
At most fear, til I hit the fuckin office
Sign me up, then I'm off this
I'm tryna be a prophet, I done heard niggas lost it
I'm so far, loungin back, I'm sofa
Niggas tryna censor me out like SOPA
But the sensor been so on, observe through scaffoldings
Make niggas throw the towel in
But word to the green it's just 48 laws of powering
And word to the world I'm only a fuckin hour in
Praise to the holy father while ducking undercover
[Water]
[Hook: Method Man]
Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

[Verse 3: Joey Bada$$]
You should already know when I get it mic checking
If I feel threatened as soon as I step in
Use the mic as my weapon, Reload my mind
Fire my thoughts and then I recoil these lines
Whoop! d-boys behind, know what they tryna find
My nine, but that's my mind, you can't touch it
That's a crime, how can I restrain silence
I got the right to remain violent
I can't stay still what's ya problem with that?
They like chill, you earning medals but it's harder than that
Diamonds and gold on me, so vanity has got its hold on me
But any ice got cold on me
So they don't know who Isis is, this priceless shit
Got enough shine to get you enlighten with
Strike like lightning, cobras try bitin him
But cold blood's thicker than the ink you writin in
[Hook: Method Man]
Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Eff a rap critic
He talk about it while I live it
Talk about it while I live it

Looking for music that brings authenticity while providing a fresh take on rap? Pro Era delivers exactly what hip-hop fans need with their infectious beats and sharp lyrics. Their 2012 mixtape, P.E.E.P: The Aprocalypse, featuring the track F a Rap Critic is a powerful blend of these elements that will keep you grooving to its rhythm.

About F a Rap Critic

F a Rap Critic is the fourth track off the mixtape P.E.E.P: The aprocalypse released on December 21, 2012. The track features contributions from Joey Bada$$, Capital Steez, and CJ Fly. F a Rap Critic samples part of Method man & Redman's 1995 single, How High. Pro Era members certainly know how to craft collaborations that add depth and personality, often with a focus on highlighting each member's unique strengths to create something truly special.

F a Rap Critic might be about owning who you are and doing your thing. The opening lines "I'm on a different type of high, smoking stress-free" is a nod to the fact that the group is solely about the music and expressing their thoughts and emotions in its purest form. Pro Era demonstrates how to deliver lyrics that are both confident and charming with each of the members taking turns in delivering their unique verses on the track.

F a Rap Critic provides an interesting commentary on rap critics and on broader society. The song effectively criticizes the way in which some people try to impose their opinions on others, a tendency that can be especially noticed through comments online that masquerade as criticism but are in fact, a way for those people to put someone else down. Pro Era snippets on the song, like "Don't mind them they are mentally deranged" and "They just criticize, but this how I live my life," suggest that the group has faced criticism in the past and is clearly unbothered by it all.

The strengths of F a Rap Critic can be attributed to the fact that Pro Era has proven experience in producing music that evokes emotion and inspires reflection. The mixtape was recorded over a six-month period, absorbing influences from the current state of hip hop, as well as staying true to Pro Era's style and beliefs. This balance is evident in the final product, a track that is at once fresh yet familiar, mixing traditional East Coast hip-hop sound with the genre's newer sounds.

F a Rap Critic is more than simply another track, becoming, in fact, one of the more intriguing moments in Pro Era's musical discourse. It's a testament to the group's ability to be candid, express a prolific range of feelings, and provide listeners with a journey. Pro Era goes back to the roots of hip-hop to tell a story, although with a modern twist working towards a new direction.

Wrapping Up

Pro Era is a group recognized for its talent in both lyrics and melody, and F a Rap Critic is no exception. The track remains one of their more exceptional moments, compelling in its sound, lyrics, and emotions. While lyrics like "Don't mind them they are mentally deranged" might seem controversial, the song tries to provide some life lessons to rap critics. It's more than just another hip-hop track; it's the culmination of the group's experiences that are an exciting and fresh reminder of what Rap music is all about.

• Release Date: December 21, 2012
• Artist: Pro Era