A-Q raps on the “King Solomon” song off God’s Engineering 2
Listen to A-Q’s “King Solomon” song off the God’s Engineering 2 project. Listen, stream, buy the track produced by Ray-X.
A-Q is a Nigerian rapper who has been making waves in the music industry for years. He is known for his creative approach to music and his ability to bring important issues to light through his lyrics. With his latest single, King Solomon, produced by Ray-X and released on May 5, 2023, A-Q has once again shown us why he is a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music industry.
King Solomon is a powerful and thought-provoking song that takes listeners on a journey through A-Q’s mind while touching on important issues facing modern youth. The song is written and produced with a level of depth and complexity that is not often seen in modern hip-hop music. It is clear that A-Q spent hours perfecting this track, and much of that time was devoted to carefully selecting his words to ensure that his message came through loud and clear.
The chorus of the song portrays the fall of the biblical King Solomon, who was known for his wisdom and wealth. However, he faltered and fell from grace due to his inability to follow God’s will. A-Q uses this to illustrate that youth are often quick to assume they are wise and knowledgeable, but in reality, they fail to follow one wise path. They chase after false gods holding up mics and are vulnerable to harm in the industry.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the track, with A-Q showcasing his gift for writing intricate rhymes that are strung together to paint pictures in our minds. Lines like “Your down with those clowns you really see who the joke is on, Hip-hop is dead oh yeah mehn all hope is gone…” touch on the current state of the music industry and show that A-Q is not just a rapper but also a socially conscious artist who is aware of the challenges facing his industry.
A-Q also uses King Solomon as an opportunity to express his views on the challenges facing the rap game today. He touches on themes such as creative control, management struggles, and addiction. He says, “Management had me making music with tribal crackheads, Nobody gets a pass here for a sec I was your cashier, Now I’m on my job no teams we don’t slack here…”
May 5, 2023 1 Song, 2 minutes ℗ 2023 Hustle Ink Entertainment
Lyrics
[Chorus] The fall of king Solomon Young boy thought he was wise he couldn’t follow one God- had to switch off the lights and took the Glory from You- always thought you was bright when you were molding one False gods holding up mics I’m in my coldest form Wanna speak my piece couldn’t find the sheets I wrote it on Said I keep it niche still trying to reach you Pokémon’s Studio with my 6 just spilling over this coke and rum
[Verse 1] 3 syllable rhymes every time I put my vocals on Your down with those clowns you really see who the joke is on Hiphop is dead oh yeah mehn all hope is gone Still got lotion on where my hands can’t get a hold upon Back rubs, Back shots precision with a loaded gun When you write songs my fans know where you stole it from Righteous obsessions fast forward your blessings This is not rap this is a white boarding session Too much to unpack here, tell me if there is cash there Management had me making music with tribal crack heads Nobody gets a pass here for a sec I was your cashier Now I’m on my job no teams we don’t slack here All these coins I’m making without a wallet on coin desk From an office table my currency ain’t in coins yet You can feel the prospects the progress that we’re making There’s no conversation when you need rehabilitation The higher the drugs take ‘em the lower your expectations Everything you do is a cry for help you need saving Not from me though, you’re driven by ego you can’t see clones Looking through your peephole my bro you’re in a deep hole
[Chorus] The fall of king Solomon Young boy thought he was wise he couldn’t follow one God- had to switch off the lights and took the Glory from You- always thought you was bright when you were molding one False gods holding up mics I’m in my coldest form Wanna speak my piece couldn’t find the sheets I wrote it on Couldn’t keep it streets cos lowkey I’m a coded one Killer with the speech swinging hammers like I’m Odin’s son
[Verse 2] The late rise of AIs I coded one They your new gods start worshiping all your favorite ones For every problem solved beloved they created one That’s how you sold your soul without even negotiating one The cost of living a conceded life Giving up your choices, your voice, the force that gave you life Got your houses and your cars but you can’t sleep at night? A simple math of profit and loss could have made your business right Now I’m here, you’re shook, it’s time to dim your light Only agree to your terms (Tems) of creating leading vibes Miracles with the money enough bread for 5000 Everybody eats whose counting, new routing for moving money New housing, move mountains Mustard seed faith we found the blue fountain Sibling rivalry family should never compete But it’s hard to put your love over greed
[Chorus] The fall of king Solomon Young boy thought he was wise he couldn’t follow one God- had to switch off the lights and took the Glory from You- always thought you was bright when you were molding one False gods holding up mics I’m in my coldest form Wanna speak my piece couldn’t find the sheets I wrote it on Said I keep it niche still trying to reach you Pokémon’s Studio with my 6 it’s me— I am the chosen one
