Give the People EPMD

[Chorus]
Got to give the people (Ladies and gentleman)
Give the people what they want (Ladies and gentleman)
Got to give the people (Ladies and gentleman)
Give the people what they want (Ladies and gentleman)

[Verse 1: Erick Sermon]
When I came out with my first rap jam
I had no idea that the record would slam
It did real good without radio play
Maybe at night, but no airplay in the day
I couldn't understand why to be exact
Our music was good and I was far from wack
Then came the answer, commercial was the key
To get airplay and a spot on TV
Like Ed Lover and Doctor Dre for Yo! MTV Raps
A show mainly for the Black
And still we can't ill, 'cause to them, that's wrong
'Cause like P.E. said, we're too Black and too strong
But hey, what can I say?
(Brothers and sisters), that's a price a rapper must pay, 'cause

[Chorus]
Got to give the people (Ladies and gentleman)
Give the people what they want (Ladies and gentleman)
Got to give the people (Ladies and gentleman)
Give the people what they want (Ladies and gentleman)