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On The Rise ft. Coleman Hell

from On The Rise (Singles Bundle) by Mark Brathwaite

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An anthem that speaks volumes with regard to the indie musician's day-to-day grind -- the track encapsulates the feeling of determination one must have to succeed within the music industry.

It's lush production is given life by Sideways8 producers Stretch and La+ch who are referenced in the song. The overall groove and vibe is powered by Mark's vocals along with his contributions to the keyboard parts that drive the piece.

lyrics

Verse 1
My flow better, even in stormy weather
We like smoke oh, we can get higher together
Lightin up the city like the 4th of July
I’m like a firework paintin colours straight in the sky

I’m different, on a mission, still lane switchin
New page a new beginning Charlie Sheen we stay winning
Like Hov for the Brook’ I keep T. Dot up on my shoulder
The pressures on but I am ready I’m more older

Hey, Big Brother, tell me, Big Brother
Do you know, do you know that I’m the second comin?
Ah, these flows colder than a winter wind
Stretch and La+ch up on the track now let the story begin

Chorus
I’m on the rise, knowin that I got just what it takes to survive
I’m on the rise, feelin that I’m breathin man I know I’m alive
I’m on the rise, putting in this work we’ll make it out this 9 to 5
On the rise, feelin my heart beatin man I know I’m alive, rise

Bridge 1
Can you feel the greatness inside of me?
I show you my feelings heart on my sleeve
Got my girl beside me she down to ride
Keep it real forever stay by my side

Verse 2
N*ggas ain’t got facts enough to tell me I ain’t strapped enough to rhyme
I’m like a young Martin in his prime
Optimus you wanna take shots at us
Your insults like bullets but you see I be stopping ‘em

See I don’t need a tech to fire back, back, livewire
My eyes will see platinum before I retire
To my batcave, Dark Knight, Bruce Wayne
See the way I outrhyme these Bains is insane

Got the game in my pocket n*gga
These b*tches playin, thinkin I’m talkin about my rocket n*gga
And if this game is a punchin bag, punchin bag
I’m about to sock it, Lennox Lewis to these new kids, Zen like a Buddhist

MB, man you foolish with the flow
All Eyez On Me, like Makaveli, no tats across the belly
I’m scheming with mine until the very end
Stretch and La+ch up on the track now let the story begin

Chorus
I’m on the rise, knowin that I got just what it takes to survive
I’m on the rise, feelin that I’m breathin man I know I’m alive
I’m on the rise, putting in this work we’ll make it out this 9 to 5
On the rise, feelin my heart beatin man I know I’m alive

Yeah we in the building, our hands are to the ceiling
We celebrate, we celebrate , we celebrate, mmmm
Good Lord what a feelin’, our hands are to the ceiling
We celebrate, we celebrate , we celebrate, mmmm

Bridge 2
I can feel the rush
Like I can touch the sky, if I try, if I try yeah
I can feel the rush
Like I can touch the sky, if I try, if I try yeah

Chorus
Knowin that I got just what it takes to survive
I’m on the rise, feelin that I’m breathin man I know I’m alive
I’m on the rise, putting in this work we’ll make it out this 9 to 5
On the rise, feelin my heart beatin man I know I’m alive

Coleman:

Ey yo we on the rise, ey yo we are dem guys
I’m just lookin for a way to make my starship fly high
Jean Luc Picard, and my crew bout to blow up like a nuclear bomb BOOM (yeah)

Explosion, too cool for school, expulsion
It’s Coleman, and Mr. Brathwaite, it’s Billy Bathgate leave ‘em in the backlane
Blaow! How you like me now? I won’t stop till my wrist worth ninety thousand
Yeah, and I can see the horizon, I got my people behind me Verizon

And we’re risin, to the t-t-top and we not goan stop
Till I am eye level with you fools
You better listen right now here’s the rule don’t f*ck with me, ah

credits

from On The Rise (Singles Bundle), track released November 22, 2013
Producer: La+ch
Engineer: Stretch
Co-Producer, Lyricist, Composer: Mark Brathwaite
Featured Artist: Coleman Hell

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Mark Brathwaite Toronto, Ontario

Mark Brathwaite is a musician, artist, and producer. He is known for his singles "Rain" and "On The Rise" which features Coleman Hell. In 2017, he released his debut album Phoenix. Live performance highlights include TD Jazz Fest & opening for Machine Gun Kelly. ... more

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