I Can
Lyrics
I know I can Be what I want a be If I work hard at it I'll be where I want a befull lyrics...
I know I can Be what I wanna be If I work hard at it I'll be where I wanna befull lyrics...
Features Of This Song
gangsta rap influenceeast coast rap roots
classical influences
a knack for catchy hooks
danceable beats
clear pronunciation
lyrics with a political message
use of tonal harmonies
dry snare
acoustic drum samples
a slow moving bass line
subtle use of pianos
mellow piano timbre
subtle use of piano riffs
dominant rap hooks
production and lyrics by famous rap artists
These are just a few of the hundreds of attributes cataloged for this song by the Music Genome Project.
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