When examining works of art which define an era, one would be remiss to omit “Coco” by O.T. Genesis. In a style that can only be described as Shakespearean, the poet Odis Flores (better known by his pen name O.T. Genesis) relates the simple story of a man and his forbidden, unabiding love of all things cocaine.

In the chorus, which I’m sure will echo through the annals of history, Mr. Genesis confesses his love for “the coco” to the heavens. He then reminisces on the lack of sacrifice and hardship which he endured to be united with his true love, the coco, by saying simply “I got it for the low-low.”

After all, doesn’t everyone wish that they could acquire such love in their own lives for the low-low?

Now, make no mistake, readers. Mr. Genesis is not simply having a fling or casual affair with the coco. He is prepared and willing to support and care for the coco, nationwide baking soda shortage or not.

This solemn vow can be found in another of O.T.’s Homeric verses. In said verse, he defiantly exclaims “I got baking soda, I got baking soda!”

And woe be unto the man who attempts to separate Mr. Genesis from his beloved coco. In a later part of what can only be described as the culmination of art, lyricism and culture, O.T. informs his audience of the dire repercussions for interfering with the love he has for the coco.

He so eloquently warns, “If you snitching, I go loco, hit you with that treinta y ocho.” Truly, there are no limits to the fury which O.T. is willing to unleash upon all those who wish to challenge his union with the coco.

While I am but a humble Backpage journalist, I cannot help but speculate that with lyrical masterpieces such as “Coco,” “Bandz A Make Her Dance” and the simple but aptly named “Brick in yo Face,” we may be given the opportunity to live through a new musical renaissance.