The song "Appreciate Ya" by Joell Ortiz is about Joell reflecting on his journey in the music industry and expressing his gratitude for his success. He starts by acknowledging that he treats his career as a war and doesn't want any mediators. He embraces his upbringing in a tough neighborhood and acknowledges the influence of his neighbors. He thanks Kanye West, who he refers to as "Yeezy," for inspiring him and all the other artists who have paved the way for him. Joell expresses that he wishes someone who never needed favors to reach their success would appreciate him and acknowledge him as a talented artist. Despite being seen as a savior by some, he admits that he doesn't feel that way and simply enjoys rapping. He boasts about his skills and compares himself to a sniper, confident in his abilities to lyrically take down his opponents. He mentions the Penn State scandal involving Jerry Sandusky, using it as a metaphor to imply that he is untouchable with his pen skills. In the interlude, Joell addresses his fellow Housegang crew members and expresses his desire for them to collaborate on a song. He references his previous albums and asks them to each contribute a verse to a beat by Heatmakerz. He emphasizes the importance of unity within their group and dismisses any negativity in the industry. Joell concludes the song by playfully mocking the current trend in rap style and fashion, implying that he is above the superficiality. He compares himself to a brand new Craftmatic adjustable bed, indicating that he is refreshed and ready to continue his artistic journey. He laughs at those who try to imitate him and confidently asserts that he is pushing himself forward while others are just following trends.
