In 2007 DJ Jazzy Jeff ('member him?) dropped an incredible collection called The Return of the Magnificent, which featured collabs with Posdnous (De La Soul), Method Man, Biz Markie and J-Live. On the J-Live tune, Jeff took the infamous Allen Iverson rant about "practice" and made it a hot track. J-Live rips the absolute TRUTH - including some close-to-home lyrics about what it's like to be a successful independent artists these days. Dig.
As if I haven't had to work in a while
Like I ain't sheddin blood, sweat, tears, stomach acid and bile
Like my workload isn't unbelievable:
CEO, COO, accounts payable
And receivable; chief marketeer and manager
Sales rep, tour van driver, baggage handler
Shiiit, like I ain't tryin to outsource and delegate
How else you think I'll ever upgrade and elevate?