Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ming & FS - Starts Somewhere (ft. Napoleon Maddox)
It's celebration time! To commemorate the 30 years of Om Records, we've dug into the vaults and pulled out an un-released LP from the one and only Ming & FS.
Originally released independently and regrettably absent from all streaming platforms, Back to One has been completely remastered and is finally available worldwide! The title track is featured on the new Om Records -30 Years LP and captures all the magic of the blending of hip hop, breaks, and heavy earth rumbling drum and bass. The album represents an era when turntable wizardry mixed with live instrumentation and electronic music culture.
Lyrics:
We were on the wrong, We pretend you ain't even from there
We were on the wrong, Cause we're strong and committed
And we've set some new rules, Cause you would think to challenge us
Our secret is our stepping stones, I started from the bottom
Yo, a child is born with no state of mind
You can get ground down to the white needle, stay on the grind
Live with style and class but ain't no waiting in line
But still I understand it all starts somewhere
Stand still for nothing, step, put your feet up
and once you get your arms strong, hold your meat up
Eat fast and get moving
Change what surround you if it ain't improving
I dress appropriate to where I'm going
Yeah, I got a couple of threads to wear
Used to have a sock, two draws, and a old shoelace, but hey
It all starts somewhere
It all starts somewhere
Yo, it all starts somewhere
That's a sock, two draws and a old shoelace
But hey, it all starts somewhere
We were on the wrong, We pretend you ain't even from there
We were on the wrong, Cause we're strong and committed
And we've set some new rules, Cause you would think to challenge us
Our secret is our stepping stones, I started from the bottom
Yo, a fresh beatbox, I was with a out-breath and a in-breath
Keep breathing out there, be none left
So we breathe back in, and people ask what did my beatbox begin
I be like, yo, I been a long time breathing
Just like OGs been a long time squeezing
So sick of b*******, I been a long time sneezing
Gagging and wheezing with high blood pressure cause I seen b******* might last forever
But you need to be sick of this s*** if you ever gonna make it better
Plus every living person got to do that share
Get up on your feet, stop beating your feet. It all starts somewhere
It all starts somewhere
You know it all started somewhere
That's a sock, two draws and a old shoelace
But hey, it all starts somewhere
We were on the wrong, We pretend you ain't even from there
We were on the wrong, Cause we're strong and committed
And we've set some new rules, Cause you would think to challenge us
Our secret is our stepping stones, I started from the bottom
We finish what we start
We plan from the gate
We focus on the mark
We concentrate
We finish what we start
We plan from the gate
We focus on the mark
We concentrate
We start what we finish
We build realistic
We handle business and carve hieroglyphics
We finish what we start
We plan from the gate
We focus on the mark
We get it straight
Yo, a child is born with no state of mind
Water, wind, sand drop, passing the time
Brick by brick, stone by stone
Hammering a nail, I'mma build my throne
And I'mma rule like Frank White
Coming and watch me ball, y'all. It all start somewhere
It all starts somewhere
It all starts somewhere
#omrecords #mingfs
Ming & FS - Starts Somewhere (ft. Napoleon Maddox)
It's celebration time! To commemorate the 30 years of Om Records, we've dug into the vaults and pulled out an un-released LP from the one and only Ming & FS.
Originally released independently and regrettably absent from all streaming platforms, Back to One has been completely remastered and is finally available worldwide! The title track is featured on the new Om Records -30 Years LP and captures all the magic of the blending of hip hop, breaks, and heavy earth rumbling drum and bass. The album represents an era when turntable wizardry mixed with live instrumentation and electronic music culture.
Lyrics:
We were on the wrong, We pretend you ain't even from there
We were on the wrong, Cause we're strong and committed
And we've set some new rules, Cause you would think to challenge us
Our secret is our stepping stones, I started from the bottom
Yo, a child is born with no state of mind
You can get ground down to the white needle, stay on the grind
Live with style and class but ain't no waiting in line
But still I understand it all starts somewhere
Stand still for nothing, step, put your feet up
and once you get your arms strong, hold your meat up
Eat fast and get moving
Change what surround you if it ain't improving
I dress appropriate to where I'm going
Yeah, I got a couple of threads to wear
Used to have a sock, two draws, and a old shoelace, but hey
It all starts somewhere
It all starts somewhere
Yo, it all starts somewhere
That's a sock, two draws and a old shoelace
But hey, it all starts somewhere
We were on the wrong, We pretend you ain't even from there
We were on the wrong, Cause we're strong and committed
And we've set some new rules, Cause you would think to challenge us
Our secret is our stepping stones, I started from the bottom
Yo, a fresh beatbox, I was with a out-breath and a in-breath
Keep breathing out there, be none left
So we breathe back in, and people ask what did my beatbox begin
I be like, yo, I been a long time breathing
Just like OGs been a long time squeezing
So sick of b*******, I been a long time sneezing
Gagging and wheezing with high blood pressure cause I seen b******* might last forever
But you need to be sick of this s*** if you ever gonna make it better
Plus every living person got to do that share
Get up on your feet, stop beating your feet. It all starts somewhere
It all starts somewhere
You know it all started somewhere
That's a sock, two draws and a old shoelace
But hey, it all starts somewhere
We were on the wrong, We pretend you ain't even from there
We were on the wrong, Cause we're strong and committed
And we've set some new rules, Cause you would think to challenge us
Our secret is our stepping stones, I started from the bottom
We finish what we start
We plan from the gate
We focus on the mark
We concentrate
We finish what we start
We plan from the gate
We focus on the mark
We concentrate
We start what we finish
We build realistic
We handle business and carve hieroglyphics
We finish what we start
We plan from the gate
We focus on the mark
We get it straight
Yo, a child is born with no state of mind
Water, wind, sand drop, passing the time
Brick by brick, stone by stone
Hammering a nail, I'mma build my throne
And I'mma rule like Frank White
Coming and watch me ball, y'all. It all start somewhere
It all starts somewhere
It all starts somewhere
#omrecords #mingfs
