…...obviously, it goes without saying much that each reflect certain aspects about themselves and the geographical as well as social identity elements important to them as musicians firstly--yet, are these elements reflective of or products emerging from each's relationship with the media? The ways in which these elements are utilized and how they work amongst all these different processes is obviously quite dynamic and complex. It therefore goes without saying that this invites various criticisms from the outset. However, I think the important thing is and probably something that is true from the outset is that the media is a very strident influence.
Savage opens his verse with a juxtaposition of his standpoint (space where he speaks from—South Auckland) and that of Scribe’s (as understood in the original track—Christchurch, Canterbury)—A direct response not only to Scribe but perhaps also to listeners and viewers already familiar with the original track. His response also brings into focus various things not immediate in the track itself, which I might interpret here (these various things) as conditions firstly.
[Intro: Savage]
Pito Saute Aukilagi!!! It ain't good, it ain't good 'cos you'll get jumped in my hood
Pito Saute Aukilagi!!! It ain't good, it ain't good 'cos you'll get jumped in my hood, ah!
[Adlibs] It's the remix! yeah, uh, yeah, c'mon...ah, savage
[1st Verse: Savage]
I'm hearin' you still talking that shit but none of your actions here are speakin' to me
I'm talkin' it, walkin' it, my stompin' style will stop your movement'
Hold up who's this? (aarrah!) Still leavin' you with cuts and bruises
So cut the bullshit before I rrrrock your face with a pool stick
Dirty, Dawnraid and Frontline, P-Money, Scribe, Savage and Con Psy
Everybody is feelin' that shit, I'm out your speakers like Ill Semantics
On stage for the crowd reaction, Everyone just bounce your asses
Keep it movin', uh-huh, New Zealand music
South Auckland raise your arms!!
Let me see you throw it up!!
And I will always represent my crew decep-deceptikonz! What!!
2bcont…
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