[00:12.29]It was the summer of '77
[00:18.32]New york was just recovering from the raves due to the blackout
[00:28.73]Hip hop was young and growing rapidly
[00:35.06]It was during that time when my father would oftent make journeys accross the waters
[00:48.47]From shaolin on his way to the place where many say this art form started
[01:15.02]The ferry or the boat as most called
[01:37.22]It was a floatin' forum for talent especially mc's who would often battle
[01:51.71]While in route to the city
[02:01.10]It was on the boat
[02:10.52]Where he would sharpen his sword on neighborhood
[02:24.53]Mc's preparing for the battles that were soon to come