Pure Positivity

Royce has always trotted the line between commercial success and underground phenom. Very fitting for an artist who appears to be rather juxtaposed on the content of his music. He goes from spewing lyrical taunts to excessively thought provoking material from track to track. In terms of wordplay Royce has mastered the ability at a level befitting of royalty. I've always been amused tuning into the struggle he portrays in many of his songs. In "Shake This" he depicts the events in his life that ultimately resulted in jail followed by reemerging as an artist and person. This song proves that people can move forward after a tragic event, take that lingering pain and push towards a more positive lifestyle. DJ Premier lends his services to this joint to ensure that production is perfect. Enjoy. Lyrics: Royce Da 5'9" - Shake This Being enlightened is no longer enough You must apply Being willing is no longer acceptable You must do Make it count Nanana Nanana I gott

There is no track that will ever be able to challenge the importance of this song to me. It now has been over 10 years since this ballad was originally released and for some reason it still resonates with me ever so deeply. I can repeat every lyric of this song flawlessly because it's more of mantra for me than anything else. Amp Live (the producer of this beat and member of Zion I) is flawless in his production. The beat is bananas and creates the perfect ensemble for this legendary track. The reality is there are no adjectives worthy of describing this track and I lack the creative writing ability to ev er serve this song any shot of real justice. Lets just say it's an appreciation song for more than meets the eye. Lyrics: Zion I & Grouch - Silly Puddy Zion I intro: Lord gimme what I need gimme what I need. Gimme what I need gimme what I need. Lord gimme what I need gimme what I need. [Zion I] Dear Lord you show me the best of times You show me the worst of times Confusio