Genie is an up-beat, yet powerfully laid back bass-heavy banger.
Paired with Superlative's raw vocal delivery, this track is bound to keep the listener intrigued.
Discussing the truth's of fame and possibly (mis)fortune, Superlative touches on his desperation to be financially stable enough to support his family.
lyrics
[Chorus]
I don't even want a lot
When the genie comes around
Got my team, we run the block
Now they tryna take my sound
This is nothing we can't stop
Rising up, they sitting down
They be running for my spot
Guess I'll have to take 'em out
Leave a cloud in your zones
Take 'em out
Getting rowdy at shows
Simmer down
Won this town with my vocals
I'm loud and outspoken
They're out of control with it now
[Verse 1]
Wishing can get you half of that
They must believe when they see how we bring the smarter tac
Ticking boxes
Looking like we really got that darker craft
Distant watching
They must have pree'd how I'm bringing sharpness back
Don't be daft
Think of ghosting the acts
That think I've got time on my hands
To pick up the phone just to chat
This is my time to get locked into it
I've signed up, I must pursue it
Assignments are stacking up
But my side is accustomed to it
I've got people knockin
Never stopped to bother
Cuz my people people poppin'
This is not religious when I pray
I feel the repercussions
Desperation, separates my name from those we see too often
Left the lane they dealt me from the start
The street was not my option
But I've been rolling with it
They see that I'm on my grind
So they leave me to grow the vision
The team that we got is tight
So believe that we only winning
The reason I jump on mic is cuz peeps never wanted riddims
[Chorus]
I don't even want a lot
When the genie comes around
Got my team, we run the block
Now they tryna take my sound
This is nothing we can't stop
Rising up, they sitting down
They be running for my spot
Guess I'll have to take 'em out
Leave a cloud in your zones
Take 'em out
Getting rowdy at shows
Simmer down
Won this town with my vocals
I'm loud and outspoken
They're out of control with it now
[Verse 2]
Saw 'em leaning in that wishing well
Wish them well
We live the scenes they believe within themselves
Listen, help
I talk that freedom and health
I promote reading and well
Sometimes, I'm eager and shell
Come from the region of melting coal into steel
I rebel
This is my field, excel
Give me a breather
Recharge that energy
Needed that well rested focus
Money's not the only motive
Just found out my sister's pregnant
Must make sure the family's coping
So we aim up never set those limits
Come again bruv, did I mention gimmicks
Come to pretend you're the one that's winning
Fun for a sec, never jumped on with 'em
Jump on a set
Get it shut down quick and I can send my respects to your Clubland riddims
Looking like a threat when I dub that
Listen
This is my place
Get the vibe straight
Been in a minute with the right fade
They get my shade
Couple bruddas never liked me
They keep quiet, wait
Spent a minute on the side getting mad at us
Wishing they could grab it
This is genie riddim
Open up your mind and see what's really in it
Rubbed about with loungers zoning out
But they don't see the vision
Couple times I tried to set it out
But we don't need 'em in it
This is for my team, I'm willing
Weaker falling deeper, victims
Product of the cheaper way of thinking
This is but a show
I do not proceed to get it mixed in with these bruddas
No
Look I'm in my element
Steady with the pen
I'm barely speaking but my presence is enough to keep 'em preeing
Every syllable from sentences
Rent is spent
Resenting this
Heaven sent
But heaven isn't blessed unless they mention him
Energies be centering my serotonin
This is just a test of strength
I'm ever growing
Reeper calls, I keep it going
Wishing they could answer that
Monetary artefacts
Save your soul
The easy road is faster with a darker path
Distance if you charter that
I remain the smarter man
So if I lay my hands upon the lamp
I'll get the answers back
[Chorus]
I don't even want a lot
When the genie comes around
Got my team, we run the block
Now they tryna take my sound
This is nothing we can't stop
Rising up, they sitting down
They be running for my spot
Guess I'll have to take 'em out
Leave a cloud in your zones
Take 'em out
Getting rowdy at shows
Simmer down
Won this town with my vocals
I'm loud and outspoken
They're out of control with it now
credits
released May 19, 2023
Produced by Corey Brown
Written by Corey Brown
Mixed and Mastered by Phil Kirby
Coming out of Bolton, Superlative is a fine example of an
artist ahead of his time. If you appreciate the bounce and
complexity of modern trap-inspired
beats but never fell out of love with that golden-age hip-hop production style, then you’ve
been missing out on Superlative. His raw, eager flow and relatable bars create an aura of
humility and honesty around his outputs....more
The UK rapper's latest is broader and more sonically ambitious than before—a natural fit for its deeply personal subject matter. Bandcamp Album of the Day Feb 10, 2021
