ORIGIN8A

(Traditional Dagbon horns mixed with a heavy Reggae drum roll)
They ask where it started?
Tell them look to the North, then look to the world
I am the source
The Originator
Highgrade!

I am the ORIGIN8A, the first of my kind
Leaving all the imitators far behind
From the beginning, I was designed
To be the light that make the wicked go blind
The ORIGIN8A, the seed and the root
The evidence is here, you can see the fruit
A-S-A-M-I-N-I, the absolute
ORIGIN8A... give me the salute!

I remember the days of the '99 vibe
Before the industry had a name for the tribe
I was the one that they couldn't bribe
The truth is the only thing I describe
I built the bridge that they walking on now
I showed them the way, I showed them the how
Now the whole world is taking a bow
To the King of the Rocks, yeah I made the vow

I am the ORIGIN8A, the first of my kind
Leaving all the imitators far behind
From the beginning, I was designed
To be the light that make the wicked go blind

Check the foundation, the concrete is deep
While they were dreaming, I didn't sleep
The secrets of greatness are mine to keep
The mountain is high and the climb was steep
But I never fainted, I never gave in
I knew from the start I was destined to win
African dancehall—I am the kin
Let the celebration of the legend begin!

(Chanting in Waala and English)
Pebilii Naa... Kpaa!
Ti ma mali nyiko!
I was there at the start (Originator!)
I'll be there at the end (Originator!)
The blueprint, the master, the friend
Highgrade forever!

I am the ORIGIN8A, the first of my kind
Leaving all the imitators far behind
From the beginning, I was designed
To be the light that make the wicked go blind

Yeah
You can copy the style
You can copy the flow
But you can't copy the soul
I am the 1 of 1
The ORIGIN8A
Highgrade Family... we are the foundation
(Fades out with the sound of a roaring lion and traditional drumming)