Name: Backroads Rap Flows
Duration: P00H03M50S
Description: Growing up in a rural area, all there was to do most of the time was go on car rides with friends and listen to our favorite hip-hop while driving on backroads. It’s what inspired me to rap and make beats. I made this song to go back to that time in my life.

Backroads Rap Flows

by Jackson Whalan

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Growing up in a rural area, all there was to do most of the time was go on car rides with friends and listen to our favorite hip-hop while driving on backroads. It’s what inspired me to rap and make beats. I made this song to go back to that time in my life.

lyrics

Yo
I’m bragging not to boast but to show you I got confidence

I’m ripping rap flows driving back roads
I got a big vision looking at the macro
Generating cash flow just so I could pass go
Everybody has been waiting to watch this cat blow
Looking at the crowd like now the show’s packed whoa
Had a lot of highs couple sad lows
But those losses were constructive like a back-o
Not waiting for anyone else to hand me a bag no
That’s why I’m taking rap back to its core
Some artists are such a joke that I fell and laughed on the floor
Signing record deals but what are record deals anymore?
To get some music out you used to have to knock on the door
Now it’s all in your hands just minus the advance
Went from selling grams to putting crowds in the stands
Fans showing love while I’m plotting out my plans
Going hard until I make it I’m not leaving this up to chance
Ripping rappers in half like there’s candy inside
Sit back and feel these fly flows expand in your mind
Taking apart fake rappers make them hand me their pride
Then hit the studio make a little ambient vibe
Rapping to the great spirit please hand me a sign
And giving thanks cuz the stars are finally starting to align
I’m harder with the grind than I’ve ever been before today
No matter what’s been said there’s always something more to say
Not just what your saying gotta flip it in a gorgeous way
Competition is enormous you can’t just sorta play
Or else you’re giving scores away and adding way more delay
To the success that you’re working so hard to attain

Yeah

Let’s go

Driving on backroads
Ripping these flows
From the front to the back row
Ay
Driving on backroads
Ripping these flows
From the front to the back row
Ay

I’m going straight back in for the win doing it for Fynn
Doing it for the people who thought they wouldn’t ever see me again
Doing it with paper and pen careful about the time that I spend
Around people trying befriend me so they can shape and mend
Feeding off the realness makes you more pretend
I see you running and hiding when I’m coming around the bend
It’s crucial to be aware of all the energy you expend
Especially when you’re going for this music full send
The more that you chill the harder I grind
Doubling down on the success that I am starting to find
When I rhyme I feel fulfilled in my heart and my mind
Carving time in my day to prepare for my prime
There’s a cost to being righteous but everything comes with prices
It’s better than being lifeless so I’m getting rid of my vices
You can find me where the mic is emotional as I write this
I do this for my soul and it’s a bonus if you like this

I do this for my soul and it’s a bonus if you like this

Driving on backroads
Ripping these flows
From the front to the back row
Ay
Driving on backroads
Ripping these flows
From the front to the back row
Ay
Driving on backroads
Ripping these flows
From the front to the back row
Ay

I find that like
I feel most free when I’m just being myself
Not worried about who’s going to like it or not
Don’t let anyone’s opinion get in your way

credits

released March 31, 2023
Lyrics written and performed by Jackson Whalan
Music produced by Jackson Whalan & Ian Evans

Keyboard: Ian Evans
Drum programming and arrangement: Jackson Whalan

Mixed by Jackson Whalan
Mastered by Robert Macchiochi

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Recording artist and producer from the woods.

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Bishop's Lounge

Northampton, MA
May 26

The Egremont Barn

South Egremont, MA
Jun 22

Dreamaway Lodge

Becket, MA

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