We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

the anthem

from the album by Shames Worthy

supported by
/
  • Poster/Print

    Limited Edition 11 x 17 Shames Worthy poster (previously, only available on tour)
    ships out within 2 days
    edition of 100 
    Purchasable with gift card

      $5 USD or more 

     

  • Poster/Print

    For just $5 more Shames Worthy will sign this 11 x 17 poster just for you! Simply add your name you want him to write in the "message" part during check out.
    ships out within 2 days
    edition of 100 
    Purchasable with gift card

      $10 USD or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    FINALLY the physical CDs are in stock and ready to ship anywhere in the world! Includes immediate download of the mp3s to bump while you wait the limited edition CD to arrive.
    ships out within 2 days
    edition of 1000 
    Purchasable with gift card

      $8 USD or more 

     

  • T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    Only 1 dozen of each color were printed. Sizes S thru XXL available. A free "Shames Worthy" sticker will also be included with your purchase. Please support a truly independent artist!

    Includes unlimited streaming of the album via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 2 days
    edition of 12  2 remaining
    Purchasable with gift card

      $20 USD or more 

     

  • Limited Edition T-shirt (Cardinal red shirt w gun metal ink)
    T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    This is actually my favorite color combination. The picture is a little deceiving. The shirt's more like a brick red. The "gun metal" ink looks super sick too. It has a slight sparkle which actually makes it look like grip tape on a skateboard or black/grey sand paper. It really pops.

    Includes unlimited streaming of the album via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

    Sold Out

  • T-Shirt/Apparel + Digital Album

    Silver & Black for all the Raider fans out there. ***make sure to wash inside out cuz for some reason the bright silver ink fades after washer quicker than the other inks. Actually ends up with a cool slightly aged look, but just not as bright.***

    Includes unlimited streaming of the album via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 1 day
    edition of 12  2 remaining
    Purchasable with gift card

      $20 USD or more 

     

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD

     

about

The title says it all.

lyrics

When the beat drops,
its like my heartbeat stops then restarts.
The street talks and I listen.
Its a competition.
Jockey for position.
Raphi on a mission.
No more reminiscin'. I'm in deep thought.
Deep-rooted. Rebooted.
Batteries are not included.
Who the "Undisputed"?
Battle me to prove it.
A 30 second freestyle probably wouldn't do it.
But let's go line-for-line,
rhyme-for-rhyme,
song-for-song,
catalog-to-catalog.
"Bring it on!" like we're in the octagon.
Don't get me wrong.
I'm only pushing the level of creativity,
reciprocating whatever they're giving me.
Vocal agility's my only ability.
I'm hoping you feeling me.
Y? Raph's a Cali G like calligraphy.
I only "drop a L" if it's in that punch-line.
Rewind to find out what I'm talking about.

In the land of the Lakers,
Palm trees, Gangstas,
Roscoe's, In-n-Out,
Staples Center. We about
riding, surviving, providing the mix,
for everybody in the city trying to get a "fix".
(repeat)

Bacnk to the realness.
You feel this Sermon.
Make 'em Parish when I'm giving them the Buisness.
You're like "WHO IS THIS?!"
Yea I got them nervous.
Shames Worthy at your service, like a pallbearer.
MAGICal like Dwight Howard. Tall terror.
Write my love in blood. Hannibal Lecture.
I'll choke a joker, test your jester's gestures.
Play my cards right, deal with it. Yes sir!
They're saying "God blessed you". I'm gesundheit.
Like a red eye flight, I'm up all night.
I'm alright like squares or rectangles.
I'm usually found in the city of lost angels.
Go figure. My rhymes are skylines but mo' bigger.
You saw the picture, didn't think I could flow did ya?
So I gotta get'cha. Now I flow sicker.
I AM G. QUIKer than The Fixxers.

In the land of the Lakers,
Palm trees, Gangstas,
Roscoe's, In-n-Out,
Staples Center. We about
riding, surviving, providing the mix,
for everybody in the city trying to get a "fix".
(repeat)

Right or wrong, moving right along.
As you've heard, I kill a verse.
I need to learn to write a song.
Organize my Confusion "Bring it On".
Use Your Illusion until the Guns are drawn
and the Roses on your coffin.
I suppose I think "I'm awesome." way too often.
My um whatchamacallit Bialik like 'Blossom'.
Double crossing him is gonna cost them.
Prince Paul and them Daddy-O 'Talkin All That Jazz'
Come up short like John Stockton.
Its on! What's poppin'?! like butter flavored toppin'.
Concocting up in the laboratory that I'm locked in.
Another option's "Throw away the key!"
Its the only way to be. Music is my therapy.
Hopin' the cycle's broken. There's no comparing me.
Apparently I put in work for a "G" (monetarily)

In the land of the Lakers,
Palm trees, Gangstas,
Roscoe's, In-n-Out,
Staples Center. We about
riding, surviving, providing the mix,
for everybody in the city trying to get a "fix".
(repeat)

credits

from the album, released January 11, 2011
Shames Worthy on the mic.
D-ski the illEagle on the beat. (illeagle.prod@gmail.com)

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Shames Worthy Los Angeles

He’s been referred to as “the emcee’s emcee”. He’s a founding member of the TUNNEL RATS crew as well as the group Footsoldiers. RAPHI, who now goes by SHAMES WORTHY paid his dues at such legendary spots as The Good Life, Project Blowed, Elements, Unity, The Breaks & Foundation during “the wonder years” of L.A. Hip-Hop. He’s been all across the country as well as the UK, Australia & Israel. ... more

contact / help

Contact Shames Worthy

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

Shames Worthy recommends:

If you like Shames Worthy, you may also like: