“I don’t want to waste anyone’s time or money. I want to give people some truth and positive heart lift”. What he is trying to say is that his raps aren’t for the money or fame but for people who actually enjoy the love of music. Picture number 2 stands put to me because it shows the bond between family and their independence to fight through life.

“People was tussling, arguing and bustling”- image of a crowd of people, arguing. Negative image of the inner city- is hustling a bad thing.

“Like city lights stay throbbing”- creates image of the city as restless, always moving, Always bright.

“Thirsty criminals take pockets”- image of criminals making us think about how crime works in the inner city.

I think that the city is presented in its reality by his song “respiration”. He describes what really goes on and finds a way to put it into terms where all ages can understand. Mos Def makes points where you need to fight to make your way in life.