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Classifying 3 Different Tiers of Lyricism.
Based strictly on Brilliance of verbiage & diction.
Bar for Bar.
Line for Line.
Word for Word.
Based strictly on Brilliance of verbiage & diction.
Bar for Bar.
Line for Line.
Word for Word.
The inspiration.
L Y R I C I S T S
- aren’t the most mind blowing rappers on Paper
Yet they still manage to get their point across in a unique, intriguing way
They show glimpses of Cleverness every now & then
Their strength is in their upfront Directness.
- aren’t the most mind blowing rappers on Paper
Yet they still manage to get their point across in a unique, intriguing way
They show glimpses of Cleverness every now & then
Their strength is in their upfront Directness.
Take ScHoolboy Q’s verse on “Figg Get Da Money” 
Lyrically, it’s not super verbose or groundbreaking
The verse thrives off its authenticity & ScHoolboy’s rugged delivery
Lyrically, it’s not super verbose or groundbreaking
The verse thrives off its authenticity & ScHoolboy’s rugged delivery
Another Great example is Meek Mill on “Ooh Kill Em”
W O R D S M I T H S
These rappers often display an Upper Echelon level of lyrical athleticism
Whether it be in form of Rhymes, Punchlines, Wordplay, Covertness, Layers, Imagery, or Entendres.
They are held to a higher standard lyrically & more is expected from them.
These rappers often display an Upper Echelon level of lyrical athleticism
Whether it be in form of Rhymes, Punchlines, Wordplay, Covertness, Layers, Imagery, or Entendres.
They are held to a higher standard lyrically & more is expected from them.
J.Cole’s verse on “The Climb Back”
An Excellent example of a Wordsmith doing his job
He showcases an Advanced Rhyme scheme while still executing clever Wordplay & Punchlines.
This Verse is packed with those “Aha!” moments that are sure to get a reaction
An Excellent example of a Wordsmith doing his job
He showcases an Advanced Rhyme scheme while still executing clever Wordplay & Punchlines.
This Verse is packed with those “Aha!” moments that are sure to get a reaction
Benny The Butcher’s “Sunday School” is a Great example too.
G O D M C
The God MC tier is of course the Rarest
They are Wordsmiths on steroids
They go above & beyond lyrically & casually go over listener’s heads
Their vocabulary is Top Notch, unpredictable, & they drop Knowledgeable references relating to Culture/History/Events
The God MC tier is of course the Rarest
They are Wordsmiths on steroids
They go above & beyond lyrically & casually go over listener’s heads
Their vocabulary is Top Notch, unpredictable, & they drop Knowledgeable references relating to Culture/History/Events
Ab-Soul’s verse on “Bloody Waters”
His lines are layered with subtle nuanced schemes & references that may not be detected at first few listens
This verse is RICH in Quotables and possesses no filler
Every line holds weight & isn’t taken for granted.
His lines are layered with subtle nuanced schemes & references that may not be detected at first few listens
This verse is RICH in Quotables
and possesses no filler Every line holds weight & isn’t taken for granted.
Earl Sweatshirt’s “Whoa” is another Great example
And as a Bonus 
Black Thought’s Funkmaster Flex Freestyle from 2020
Black Thought’s Funkmaster Flex Freestyle from 2020
What does your favorite rapper classify as?
Lyricist, Wordsmith, or God MC?
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Lyricist, Wordsmith, or God MC?
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