: Cube explicitly links himself to the greatest names in hip-hop, rapping that he taught Tupac "how to keep it gangsta" and showed Biggie Smalls "how to release his anger".
: While asserting his dominance, he pays homage to his own influences, including Melle Mel , Ice-T, KRS-One, and Chuck D. Ice Cube - Only One Me (Explicit)
: He credits himself with "inventing" Eazy-E and solidifying the hard-hitting West Coast sound alongside Dr. Dre and Too $hort. Thematic Core: Originality vs. Imitation : Cube explicitly links himself to the greatest
The song's title and hook revolve around the idea of being the "prototype" in a sea of "wannabes". including Melle Mel