Ghostface Killah Crowns Best Storytelling Rap Song | Complex Brackets

[@Itsasony]

It's cool how much love every single Wu member gives Nas.

[@KeyTrixxx]

“You da 10th ni@@a in the wu tang” - Nas

[@taalibabdullah5350]

Nas is like an extended member of the Clan , they All love Nas

[@goonsquad9148]

He’s the Goat

[@dflex3825]

Nas is an honorary member of Wu.

[@eugenefavor6819]

Nas is the Goat of rap, and the Wu loves Nas

[@matthewdoolan2257]

Da Art of Storytellin got massively overlooked. André's verse is a work of art

[@neleal1997]

Now Susie screw had a partner named sashaaa

[@1lifestyle112]

it’s just NY being biased again

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

@@1lifestyle112 the south biased as well. Everybody biased.

[@1lifestyle112]

@@ArtisanWindchimes midwest ain’t biased

[@mstefanidis1841]

It’s the best song there

[@Grandmaster_Vic]

I’m really shocked they didn’t put “my mind’s playing tricks on me” by Geto Boys. That is literally one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time and also ahead of it’s time when it comes to painting a vivid picture of Drug Addiction and Mental illness

[@FrankWillTV]

East Coast bias

[@reackizback]

here's another one nobody ever mentions : Andre Nickatina - Train with no love

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@kendricklamar6550]

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[@FrankWillTV]

@@reackizback brother is a serious beast. Sad they try to associate him with that corny song mashed with his video.

[@MrSimZOldSchoolRev]

Ghostface is naturally gifted, his voice, style = 100% Hip Hop

[@ZeeZeeFaa]

Yes

[@ChrisBasdeo]

If New York was a person it would be Ghostface

[@skeany0796]

Ghost is from the era of NY I respected and admired

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

Totally agree, I gotta say though meth and Raekwon also got that natural voice

[@enoso2447]

@@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay that’s the trinity right there…Mef, ghost , Rae

[@legitelectronics9163]

“I seen a man die” by Scarface literally feels like he’s died before and he’s telling us what it’s like.

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@kendricklamar6550]

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[@mcm-inc]

Factz I was about to comment on that song but you beat me to it.

[@JewishBettor]

BIG L Casualties of a Dice Game though?! I'm glad rewind was up there.

[@sharulericks8974]

Y’all confusing it. He’s talking about storytelling rappers not just a track.

[@CoryD21]

Immortal technique’s “ you never know” and “Dance with the Devil” are amazing examples of storytelling rap

[@rysun8709]

Every time I hear dance with the devil I get chills

[@3rdSupreme]

Dance with the devil is the greatest story I heard on wax.

[@Solohoe]

Leave immortal technique in the archives lmao

[@SR2K_]

Faaaaax

[@irh1738]

Facts

[@TheGamingWolf3650]

Big L has some great storytelling songs too.. The Heist, Casualties of a Dice Game... RIP Big L

[@bigd419]

W

[@interovic]

"How Will I Make It" is a beautiful track that showed how incredible he was even with a more serious tone. I listen to it, and it depresses me because it proves he had so much more to offer

[@miggiti]

Pound for pound prolly the greatest ever

[@Xtino1989X]

Facts I literally just said that same thing casualties of a dice game should have been on there 💯💯💯

[@RealAmericanStar]

Rip to a 🐐

[@mikem314]

When Ghost mentioned Nas “I gave you power” definitely one of the best storytelling songs ever right next to biggies Gimme the loot in my opinion. Great episode.

[@Enta_Da_Sage]

I played that track for my wife recently and had her read the lyrics so she could see and hear why I rate Nas in my top 5.

[@insideoutbeats3999]

@Mango Green I was thinking the same thing….man that track was incredible and creative

[@ducatarina]

Tupac's Brendas Got a Baby Over both

[@Scientific90s]

don't forget Bushwick Bill Ever so clear

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@GeriDobbs]

Props to Ghost for being humble and not being full of himself just picking his own songs over everyone elses. That's real

[@GUNProductions]

I Gave You Power not being in there is blasphemy. Scarface not having one joint in there is ridiculous. He‘s undeniably a top 5 storyteller in HipHop history

[@TreadmillMixes01]

Gza Killah Hills 10304 too

[@gboogie360]

Gave you power was more of describing the impact of guns

[@b.miller5087]

agreed BX Bomber.

[@j.lewhip-hopplanet1490]

Dude who ever made this list dont kno real story telling

[@cbshine]

Man cry should have definitely been in there

[@callofdutyblack1000]

Ghostfaces All That I Got Is You, on Iron Man never fails to make me shed a tear. “ Sometimes I look up at the stars and analyze the sky And ask myself was I meant to be here, why?”

[@MELLWALT5000]

Everytime I hear it it's like the first time not too many songs like that

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@younggodmoon440]

4 in the bed, 2 at the foot 2 at the head…

[@kendricklamar6550]

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[@zaneharris7117]

One of my favorite songs 💯

[@FlyAwayChi]

Biggie's Sky The Limit is my favorite of all time....that shit had an introduction (1st verse), a body(2nd verse) and a conclusion (3rd verse). Biggie was brilliant AF 🔥 🔥

[@tundepizzle7255]

Biggie wat the best

[@andileandymtshemla815]

The greatest of all of time

[@thomaslomaxiii9619]

Being from the south luv that joint when you think you down and out sky is the limit

[@joshlewis575]

Somebody's got to die always sticks out to me too. Every time he says "turned around holding his daughter" u can completely imagine the shock of the shooter. Obviously "I got a story to tell" is forever up there

[@casteltheghettomonk4392]

Notorious B1 big daddy thank me later 😂😅​@@andileandymtshemla815

[@_unclecharles_]

im not even finished but i feel like Rewind gotta be the best. he literally told that story VIVIDLY and did it backwords. that was genius level storytelling

[@psychedelicpikachu3437]

That's definitely one of my favorite Nas joints. I was seriously like wtf and how the fuck😂😂

[@naziashunter5598]

@@psychedelicpikachu3437 deadass bro like how tf did he make a song backwards this nigga is a goat word is bond!

[@p11479]

I give my niggas dap jump in the van back first back upstairs took off the black shirt 💯👌🏿

[@marrissaandersson8274]

Nobody,nobody can touch Immortal Tech and Dance with the devil

[@psychedelicpikachu3437]

@@naziashunter5598 definitely the goat

[@chrishackney8402]

When I saw the title to this episode, "I gave you power - Nas" was the first thing that came to mind. That was my champ w/o seeing the bracket.

[@tos5536]

Agreed!!!!

[@ahk7137]

Ghost knew too.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

Even though my personal fave is "Niggas Bleed", can't go wrong with "I Gave You Power".

[@JamesYoungTV]

That's what I was thinking

[@timmyggztv]

Lit🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TonyBakercomedy]

Nas ALWAYS paints a vivid and detailed picture

[@michaelblackwell5344]

BIG

[@la2beekay496]

Not like GFK

[@premiumg3789]

Tony bakery gang!

[@popi2971]

When ghost mentioned not liking to write in the studio it reminded me of the wu tang series

[@andrehamilton9523]

Scarface don’t get no love for his storytelling 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@eswift3160]

Right he a helluva story teller 💯💯

[@belafonte5519]

He is the best sir

[@hoolew7080]

The greatest

[@Mic-100]

@Belafonte.... definitely up there... I have nas right next to him

[@andrehamilton9523]

Yeah nas biggie Scarface. Mac from no limit deep too.

[@churchhide]

Ghost is such a natural soul you feel like you know him like a older cuz or uncle. THE WU IS FOREVER!!!!

[@ivan363]

IMPOSSIBLE is literally the epitome of the best story telling EVER!

[@SeymourKitty]

The beat loop was dope but rza wit the Electric microbes and robotic probes lost me.

[@ivan363]

@@SeymourKitty RZA was literally rapping about what’s still going on today with these vaccines 💉 it’s a shame 85% the world 🌎 can’t over~stand it 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

@@ivan363 RZA did the same thing on Tragedy

[@ivan363]

@@ArtisanWindchimes He tryna teach the masses and help them find knowledge of self….listen to “Biochemical Equation” RZA always drops Gems 💎 Ghost’ always paints pictures 🎨 and GZA always gives US the science 🧪

[@bundydachosen1]

Still not better than “today was a good day” sorry

[@jamallewilson6100]

Nas "One Love" is the best Hands down!

[@Det1911]

I swear 💯💯💯💯💯

[@asantecarter7013]

Temperatures Rising

[@oyelekejamiu]

Masta Ace is often overlooked as a brilliant storyteller. “Disposable Arts” is an amazing storytelling concept album.

[@danielstellwag3081]

Hands down. Amazing album

[@balloonmechanic8544]

And it still holds up!!

[@jaywill1028]

His story telling has been on point since his first album with Movin On

[@conalscanlon1184]

Thank you, slept on album along with the interludes from an underrated artist

[@twitchoff1114]

The best story telling album to me is Roots of Evil by Kool G Rap, from start to end it's like a movie with dope production

[@dangercryptids5054]

Nas’ “Rewind” is definitely dope and unique but “I Gave you Power” was masterclass.

[@alessandroperversi2378]

Blaze a 50

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

Yeah, I was gonna say Rewind is cool but it's not even the best storytelling track that Nas has

[@aquemini154]

Small World

[@MicChecker88]

Second childhood, Queens Wolf, Black Girl Lost. The man is genius.

[@eeii8235]

Facts the fact that’s not on this list makes it lose credibility

[@AlexADalton]

Ghostface is so honest, humble, and cool towards other artists.

[@Therealrockybee]

Kendricks “The Art of Peer Pressure” is GOLDEN! The entire Good Kid, Mad City album is a masterpiece

[@kendricklamar6550]

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[@nmessai215]

It’s something about kendrick that I just can’t feel, can’t put my finger on it

[@james441]

I didn’t like it. Felt nothing original but a whole lot of ‘he turn left then turn right the turn left’ .... it’s for those lower in consciousness and intelligence.

[@evandonald9938]

@@james441 guess you couldn’t understand it

[@james441]

@@evandonald9938 I did but they bored me. I think the hype killed him off to me. He’s talented if he rapped seriously not like ‘little keisha’ with that weird Andre 3000 voice

[@timmyggztv]

Ghostface Killah one of the greatest of all-time this guy a legend for real

[@sparoar]

Refreshing to see Ghostface doing an "interview" my guy usually stays out of the media's view. The Humble GHOST.

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@kendricklamar6550]

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[@EWheels]

That Ghostface “Impossible” verse is a movie! It’s amazing how his verse overtook the song and made you forget all the fire you just heard and experience this story that includes as much detail as a novel or a movie.

[@nadecha5326]

Tupac’s Brenda got a baby was some good storytelling, felt like I was there when she put the baby in the trash heap

[@whitehallavenue1752]

That shit was corny with bubble gum lyrics

[@Oxygen97]

@@whitehallavenue1752 You don't know what good storytelling is then.

[@nishants2691]

@@whitehallavenue1752 i guess you're brenda's cousin/boyfriend

[@whitehallavenue1752]

@@nishants2691 You're as corny as di little ballerina's lines inna di song.

[@whitehallavenue1752]

@@Oxygen97 Yes Battybwoy 🐟... Big is a lyricist and a storyteller. It hurts yall male groupies hearts to hear that mi know .

[@lovememoremeticulous4378]

Nas Storytelling is different. And to me Rewind might be the most Genius, but I Gave You Power is beyond genius and Blaze A 50 and One Love and Shootouts. Nas has many

[@imsofocused4678]

The song "Who Killed It".

[@305essenceify]

My favorite from Nas, “The Rise and Fall”

[@cbshine]

Fetus…the list goes on he’s definitely the greatest story teller rap has ever seen.

[@benoplasm]

Nas suspects

[@lovememoremeticulous4378]

Undying Love

[@thediscipleazial2287]

Just hearing ghost talk about Nas and me thinking back how fire his verse actually was my first time hearing it on Stillmatic alone gives me the chills. #ThatsStoryTelling

[@RenR70]

So many songs could’ve been on here : Ice - T - 6 In The Morning KRS - 1 - Love’s Gonna Get’cha Special Ed - The Mission Gets Boys - Scarface Ice Cube - Once Upon a Time in the Projects Just to name a few.

[@uncle.samc4778]

Love’s gonna getcha has got to be in like top 5

[@tl6752]

Once upon a time in the projects was one of the first songs that came to mind along with A Children’s Story

[@reackizback]

Andre Nickatina- Train with no love

[@uncle.samc4778]

@@reackizback thanks for introducing me to such a dope song!!!!

[@reackizback]

@@uncle.samc4778 my pleasure bruh ! glad you liked it

[@EffDinero8]

Kool G Rap: On The Run is a storytelling masterpiece!

[@Enta_Da_Sage]

Mobsta's is my favorite Kool G Rap track of all his tracks. It has no chorus or hook and is just straight up Mafioso story telling at its finest.

[@tp1_philler179]

No Doubt, love Ill Street Blues too.

[@aharris82]

Hitman's Diary is one of my favorites

[@01flickinger]

@@aharris82 diary of a hit man by main source

[@Enta_Da_Sage]

@@aharris82 Roots Of Evil is my favorite album from KGR. Hitman's Diary is another banger

[@robbiepollock4660]

Immortal Technique - “Dance with the devil”not being on here is criminal

[@VeesamYo]

It was eeeeeh

[@Razz-Prince]

RA The Rugged Man’s verse on Uncommon Valor should be on here, that was verse of the decade Honourable mentions Royce - Tabernacle immortal technique - dance with the devil scarface - suicide note brother ali - Faheem Cage - subtle art of a break up song CasisDead - Simon (for anyone who’s into British rap)

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@kendricklamar6550]

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[@alejandrogonzalezcastillo2008]

I was looking for this comment man

[@qorpse]

RA is so damn underrated man. That Uncommon Valor verse (the whole song really) is a masterpiece.

[@OplzITSCreez]

Oi big respect for the CAS shout.

[@Del_116]

Nas - I gave you power is the best story telling track … To me that shit just hit different .

[@Nectarman]

I agree

[@imperialstats]

They missed so many How the tf they do this without Immortal Technique- Dance with the devil

[@kingvon6820]

Von

[@dakkadakka3433]

Organized Konfusion - Stray Bullet did that concept before Nas I kinda like theirs more but both are great

[@TerrellHarris]

The beat was crazy too but Rewind is super technical

[@BiggRuss]

I've been saying for YEARS how much I wish there were new and current videos for some of my favorite non-single tracks. I'm glad Ghost said it too. ✊🏾

[@7evenZark7]

Ghost is one of my favorite emcees. He has the style, sophistication, and bars!!!!

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@kendricklamar6550]

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[@choosethesword6366]

Yup

[@jadams4559]

Nas verse on Verbal Intercourse is 1 of the greatest verses of all time. The 90's condensed in 1 verse

[@KXOS777]

That verse was in deja vu also

[@amiracle1269]

...THRU DA LIGHTS CAMERAS AND ACTION GLAMMER, GLITTER AND GOLD I UNFOLD THE SCROLL, PLANT SEEDS THAT STAMPEDE THE GLOBE 🔥🔥🔥🔥 YOU SPEAK FACTS MY GUY YOU TOOK ME BACK🎤🎧 GOOSE PIMPLES MAN

[@amiracle1269]

Nas🐐

[@KXOS777]

@@amiracle1269 💯🐐

[@jadams4559]

@@amiracle1269 man listen, a straight time capsule

[@ericparker163]

The look on Ghost's face when he's talking about the red light with red ink ......classic. Much respect to the most prolific emcee of the entire Wu.

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

Ghostfaces verse on "impossible" is one of my favorite stories.

[@hovitosway7125]

Story telling at its best. 260 is dope too

[@MELLWALT5000]

@@hovitosway7125 scary hours, MGM, Strawberry, Keisha house, the projects, aww man

[@sirjer73]

@@MELLWALT5000 Shakey dawg, hollow bones, so many in the Wu canon!!!

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@kendricklamar6550]

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[@ArtisanWindchimes]

Styles P - Nobody Believes Me and Sticky Fingaz - State vs Kirk Jones are criminally underrated

[@GUNProductions]

Big facts. I was looking for those 2 joints as well

[@TheMithVideos]

That Sticky Fingaz was INSANE!!

[@philb707]

That Sticky Fingaz album is top 10 best rap albums of all time. Hands down

[@philb707]

@@TheMithVideos puttin my 12 year old son onto it. One of best albums ever

[@jasfredz]

Wow how could I forget Kirk Jones , start to finish that whole album is a movie . Never been done Kdot came close with good kid but he used skits to blend the whole story whereas Sticky’s songs actually followed a story

[@markandtinawolf-williamson3004]

Mah mans, as a Detroiter, truly appreciate Ghost's honesty on that Stan track, and on his own track. Stellar ratings god

[@javiermejia2059]

Can't believe they ain't put the Geto Boys "Mind Playing Tricks On Me"... Aside from that appreciate how to down to earth and authentic Ghostface is really dope episode of brackets.

[@dstu1699]

Facts. That was my shit back in the day.

[@flaquis2729]

Pretty much any track from Scarface is a great story. "I seen a man die" comes to mind.

[@goose0078]

Scarface suicide story as well. Its a NY show though what can you do. I'm always picking Dre or Face.

[@dstu1699]

@@goose0078 don't sleep tho. Geto Boys and Scarface was getting HEAVY play in NY back in the day. That, mind playing tricks on me was a big tune out here.

[@MosMoney187]

Lost Boyz is definitely a underrated Rap Group. Long Live Freaky Tah

[@calibreezi5179]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/apXXkH-kltt-mpI Alot of my people been struggling but now we made it

[@timmyggztv]

Lit🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@100timessquare]

Lost Boyz got joints and not just singles, they got fire albums!

[@Drupp12]

Summertime, Renae

[@vondawarren7554]

Motherless child was when I really realized ghost was a great story teller Plus guesthouse ft fabulous was crazy

[@faheemcurtis-khidr386]

The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City album has aged wonderfully.

[@alwilliams6655]

Eric B & Rakim - "What's On Your Mind" and KRS One - "Love's Gonna Getcha" 2 major story telling songs that I didn't see anyone mention or give love too.

[@AGtheGEEK]

Yes KrS One - love is gonna getcha is too hard !

[@Reevesbeatz1]

Both great songs

[@timmyggztv]

Lit🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ik-44dontcareaboutfame]

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[@ik-44dontcareaboutfame]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWbVfJaHn7VlY7M 🔥🐉

[@stackywarbucks]

Ghostface Voice Is Pure Gold and How He Puts His Words Together Is Amazing

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@kendricklamar6550]

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[@Virru112]

So glad they included "Renee", I was about to write that it should be included and then they mentioned it. Classic! Story to Tell and Rewind are amazing too.

[@412fish]

I would say Ghostface's own song Run with Jadakiss.

[@peter-paulkutschlojenga7336]

Some of my favourites: Mona Lisa -Lil Wayne ft Kendrick Lamar Duckworth -Kendrick Lamar I gave you power -Nas Friend or Foe -Jay Z Dance with the devil -Immortal Technique Sing about me -Kendrick Lamar Brenda's got a baby -2pac Homecoming -Kanye West and I'm probably forgetting some.

[@toreywatson6508]

Can’t forget bout Mac from no limit he is one of my best story tellers in hip hop 💯

[@timmyggztv]

Lit🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rogersamita5041]

It's less of astory if all three verses are different stories I think that's part of the criteria.

[@Runmindrun]

Duckworth is my favorite right now but I need to study up on all this other music before I declare it my personal number one. I have a LOT to study up on. I was born in 92 so a lot of this stuff came out when I was in preschool.

[@splurrrt]

Glen Close -Binary Star, Teardrops and closed caskets-2pac, Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos

[@dvizual]

I know it’s not quite rap, mostly hip hop, but “I left my wallet in El Segundo” is a fantastic story song

[@nzgkilla]

Its hip hop man

[@juanfigueroa804]

The track is thumpin!

[@jamesrutledge9994]

Agree

[@joeyscribbles6220]

SCARFACE should be on here, he is undoubetely the best storyteller ever in hip hop Not only does he do vivid storytelling, conceptual, etc but he can make you feel as well as leave you with deep introspective thought and takes on his songs. part of storytelling is more than "painting pictures" its also about the emotional impact, point of the song, etc

[@kennethhowse2367]

They not ready for Face

[@eeii8235]

Nas is the best story teller ever

[@3aboodation]

Fun fact, Nas said in some interview that Rewind was one of the fastest records he wrote. Idk, it might be on drink champs or something but i'm 100% sure I've heard him say it.

[@King__XL]

Millie pulled a pistol on Santa by De la Soul is one of the greatest story telling songs of all times also. It's my personal favorite.

[@chunkyboy90]

Immortal Technique’s Dance with the Devil needs an honorable mention

[@GlobalNotes]

That joint deserves a win!

[@bradfieldclose]

You not wrong bro jeeez I forgot about this song

[@user-tk7rl6hw6c]

No 🧢

[@donstatus27]

I said the same thing or the joint with Jean grey

[@bilalgarcia2543]

That shit was lame real talk slow af

[@imanualmahida8278]

Ghost's persona is so chilled out laid back ❤❤😍😍😍

[@PR4U2NV]

The Message was the first, and should've been on the list. Ghostface was the best mc on the planet when Supreme Clientele came out. FAKZ!

[@HipHop226]

Ghost has never been best emcee

[@PR4U2NV]

@@HipHop226 You don't know hip-hop.. When that joint came out nobody was touching Ghostdini.

[@percival6815]

@@HipHop226 "When he brought it back to me, even in the demo form, his lyrical content, the images he was painting with his lyrics-I told him, I said, ‘Yo. Right now? You’re the best MC. You’re the best MC right now; nobody is giving us this much information, substance, unique visuals, cadence nobody’s doin’ that." ~RZA to Ghostface when he was presented Supreme Clientele in the demo form. Ghostface had been developing his abstract word composition, Stream of Consciousness rhyme style and had been improving even on a technical level since his debut in 1993. You can see his evolution as an emcee throughout 1993 - 2000. Supreme Clientele was him reaching his absolute peak. He was definitely the best emcee of 2000.

[@tooleywopp]

Nas “Rewind” Big L “ The Heist” Biggie “I got a story to tell”

[@brandonelkin3166]

Biggie Niggaz Bleed is my favorite song that was bs He went with Nas

[@RecoverLA]

Immortal technique- Dance with the devil?

[@brooklynboogie1405]

KRS-ONE “Loves gonna getcha”

[@aliateeq2083]

@@RecoverLA was about to type that

[@MELLWALT5000]

@@RecoverLA yoooo!

[@DesignerInDesigner]

Kendrick - Sing About Me Nas - Daughters Kendrick - Opposites Attract Some of my favs 💯

[@moneymatters8457]

opposite attracts 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DesignerInDesigner]

All Fire! 🔥🔥

[@hulkwavetv7461]

Maxine is the most underatted and funniest story on record ever!!!! It's a masterpiece!

[@Iroh624]

true indeed

[@eswift3160]

Pac "me and my girlfriend". Should of been on there

[@rockkzillatv444]

One my fav Pac verse's, Still i Rise title track

[@scottbaker3554]

Somebody wake me, I'm dreamin

[@5150Reaper]

As ghostface gets older the more he looks like Cappadonna

[@ericdiaz153]

Nas one of the best storytellers in rap period if not the best. I mean the illmatic album alone but through out his career. Songs like One Love, 2nd Childhood, Rewind are some good examples. But the most underrated storyteller to me is Masta Ace.

[@eliasbarboza9250]

The Masta Ace song "People In My Hood" is awesome story telling. Peep that one.

[@Enta_Da_Sage]

Yeah man, Masta Ace is the truth. Slept on him for decades before I knew what's up.

[@imsofocused4678]

I don't think Ghost knew Kendricks or King Von's songs he just chose one lol. Nas's song "Who Killed It" is another good story.

[@JTT1993]

That’s what I was thinking too lol

[@b.miller5087]

I hated that song. Weird voice!

[@imsofocused4678]

@@b.miller5087 Nas was mimicking those old mystery story tellers from back in the day but flipped it.

[@100timessquare]

No real lyricist or real hip hop head is listening to King Von.

[@johnb7053]

I would say “still dreaming” off hip hop is dead is the best storytelling track, I remember someone breaking down who killed it back then in detail that song went over a lot of peoples heads but it don’t really got replay value like that

[@victorgauzza9253]

When I first heard Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Ghost was the one I was drawn to right away. I like how he had his face covered in the video. I just like how he attacks the mic plus he has a lot of soul in his songs. Shakey Dog is my joint

[@ivyrich2777]

PAC a slept on storyteller! Jcole said he learned how to tell stories from pac and nas

[@fideletamo4292]

True, 16 on death row, better dayz, shorty wanna be a thug, Brenda got a baby, mama just a little girl, dopefiend diner, tear drop and closed caskets...PAC storytelling is really underrated...

[@keenenbenton9843]

@@fideletamo4292 violent, resist the temptation, young black male, trapped, words of wisdom(a underrated lyrical song), and one of my fav songs of his part time mutha is the ultimate story telling song

[@cainmarko584]

Don't forget souljas story!

[@bxfinest211]

Both great story tellers but pac was inspired to write me and my girlfriend after he heard got a story to tell I believe that’s how the story goes

[@TheShadow84]

Tear drops & closed caskets also

[@brooklynboogie1405]

KRS-ONE “Loves Gonna Getcha” 🔥🔥🔥 if never heard make it your business!!

[@jonathankinney14]

Ghostface Killah's Yolanda's house is literally one of the best story telling songs of all time!! So salty he doesn't mention it 🤯💯

[@mohammed-7111]

LMAO Ghostface had no clue what that Kendrick song was 🤣

[@Mistadontplay89]

"Right, right, riiiiiight. Ima go Kendrick."🤣

[@ChoppedByTPodcast]

What a dope concept, and so refreshing from the "Top 5 Mcs of All Time" debates.

[@harrisonokoro7002]

Why the female emcees never get love for stories. Eve's "Love is Blind" is a real one

[@kb1638]

Mc lyte cappucino is one of the best female story telling tracks that didn't get it's just due

[@harrisonokoro7002]

@@kb1638 haven't jammed to that one. I'll do just that right about now. Thanks

[@mrchow4106]

Not in the same league with major players

[@agatetech5729]

Pacs verse on "Still I Rise", "Pain", Nas on "Remember The Times", Scarface on "Now I Feel Ya", need to be on this list!!!

[@agatetech5729]

Edit: Nas "Surviving the Times"

[@SutekhDaSteemroller]

Honestly they should have Ghost back to just rate storytelling songs by artist. Have him critique nas.. then another time critique scarface etc

[@soulfood8748]

Tupac tear drops and close caskets

[@adamani08]

B.I.G.'s "somebody's got to die" and "niggas bleed" were 2 of the best rap stories ever. That was some motion picture shit. Listening to those songs is like watching a movie. BIG painted a picture with those lyrics and it so easy to follow.

[@JOESPILLZ]

Ghost easily one of the illest ever. Ppl sleep on how versatile & deep his career goes.

[@isiahbraun5836]

Him and method man tho seriously Career wise

[@bakgammon]

not really

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

Ghostface - The Forest 🌳 should’ve been on this. With a dope Alchemist beat and Ghostface rapping about all the story book and cartoon characters 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@antfrancis9941]

That song was/still is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WillSullivan0523]

My top 5 favorites by Ghostface!!! Wish he would have shot a video to "The Forest" too. That's woulda been Hella Dope!

[@antfrancis9941]

Though not has good as the forest, don't forget skunk fu either.

[@WillSullivan0523]

@@antfrancis9941 Skunk Fu? By Ghost?

[@timmyggztv]

Lit🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rockyrodriguez4509]

1) Stan- Em 2)dance with the devil- immoral tech 3) children story -slick rick 4) rewind- nas 5) uncommon Valor - jedi mind/ RA the rugged man

[@Favour_EC]

1Rewind

[@sbbezzy]

I was expecting “Warning” to definitely be on the list.

[@tyronejames4187]

Wow! You right. That's my favorite Big song too. It's crazy how they didn't include that

[@corrosivedevourer]

Not gonna happen cuz Biggie and Gfk had beef back in the days 😅

[@sbbezzy]

@@corrosivedevourer Damn bro, I didn’t even know that

[@corrosivedevourer]

@@sbbezzy on the purple tape, Rae and Ghost dissed Biggie on a track called "Shark Niggas". Then on Life After Death, Biggie dissed Rae, Ghost, Nas and Jeru Tha Damaja on the track "Kick in the door"

[@hent1438]

These are some of my picks. 1. Kool G Rap "On The Run" preferably the remix. 2. Conway "The Cow" 3. Nas "I Gave You Power" 4. Jay Electronica "Exhibit C" 5. Notorious B.I.G "Warning" 6. Common "I Used To Love Her"

[@BonVitoNYC]

FINALLY A G RAP MENTION!! BUT THUG LOVE STORY IS HIS GREATEST STORYTELLING RECORD EVER NOT EVEN CLOSE

[@fideletamo4292]

Jay electronica best stories are Closer encounters, dmt, those 2 are sci fi raps and The song he made about columbine i forgot the name...

[@markbyrd1775]

Ghost said it was the beat like 8 times before then B Dot still asked “is it the beat that inspires you”…. BRUH stop reading the cards and ask real questions lol

[@Zaddy_Dynamite]

Kendrick - Sing about me Nas -Fetus Nas - I gave you power Lost boyz -Renee

[@infiniteg7852]

Nas~Blaze a Fifty

[@ayevisualz8726]

4YEO by j.Cole is one of the best storytelling songs I’ve ever heard. Should’ve been included

[@marshallgouts6675]

YES!

[@nigelbezuidenhout]

Nahh

[@salemalali8810]

I was hoping so

[@kb4231]

Much better than wet dreams

[@funnelcakes8812]

Ghost said the REALEST thing. "Its not about me it's about what's right" I RESPECT THAT 💯💯💯💯

[@thomaslomaxiii9619]

Real sh**

[@_Tahmar]

It's time people start putting Ghost in the top 5 of all time! His catalog is top shelf.

[@ducatarina]

50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

[@rysun8709]

Did already

[@joshuaj812]

Top 5 is the best rapper right now

[@Raiders-wm5kb]

I got Wu at #6 and LL #10

[@minjinx05]

That’s dirty. How they pit “Impossible” against “Today Was a Good Day.” 😭

[@gibranmcdonald9853]

Damned shame that Immortal Technique wasn’t on the original list. Dance with the Devil and You Never Know are two of the greatest stories ever told in hip-hop.

[@turtleanton6539]

For sure

[@phredjonze]

Came here to say this

[@joshuaj812]

Who is Immortal Technique though?

[@gibranmcdonald9853]

@@joshuaj812 Immortal Technique is definitely one the more slept on mcs out of Harlem. If you get a chance check out Revolutionary Vol. 2. Incredible lyricism and storytelling.

[@cr5cc]

I'm mad Joe Budden "3 sides to a story" wasn't on here

[@ralphpolo8612]

"I GAVE YOU POWER" TIMELESS!!!

[@jamesosei6888]

Nas has so many story telling tracks its impossible to pick one...One Love, Shootouts, I gave you power etc

[@jasongrace4005]

Yeah Blaze a 50 also. His second verse on purple.

[@kingsleyoji649]

Shootouts!

[@rctm1313]

"And aint been back since 95" 🔥🔥🔥

[@kingsleyoji649]

@@rctm1313 I don't care what anybody say that song is fire.. Tied with everyday struggle in my book but from a pure story telling pov even better

[@mfknrmxthebangmessiah6012]

Rewind

[@ZIGZAGAnimationsKenya]

PLEASE do more of these. Fascinating concept.

[@jaydubbxperiod]

I know it's autobiographical, but "All That I Got Is You" should be in the running.

[@ginobetts1491]

John John peed the bed.

[@yourfriendlypsguy62]

@@ginobetts1491 Seven o'clock, pluckin' roaches out the cereal box Some shared the same spoon, watchi'n Saturday cartoons LEGENDARY 🔥👑❤

[@darvin50k]

To the person reading this: Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best of what life has to offer ❤️

[@magnusstagstrup4757]

Thanks

[@SevenHunnid]

I review weed products on my KZbin channel for a living .

[@MrFox619]

May peace and love find you always as well.

[@nothinlikeme371]

Wish you the best as well king. 🙏🏾

[@khalifortegabeckles338]

much love brother, wish you the best too

[@nesta4749]

PEOPLE BE FORGETTING ABOUT “Nobody Believes Me by Styles P” CLASSICCC

[@roderickdeal]

Facts!

[@maanroovmaanrethca5113]

He"s a beast and tell the truth: 'Everyone sounds the same', don't forget Rasskass...

[@MrSpilledge]

Ras Kass*

[@caml17]

I would put “the Evil that men do” up against any song on this list for storytelling

[@hajiried5625]

Dmx -How’s it going down Lupe Fiasco- The Cool Jay z - Fallen Nas- I gave you power Scarface- No tears in the end And they waste a spot on king von that I can tell Ghost never heard lol

[@generalmalice7941]

RIIIIGHT

[@ronaldjames5469]

Much respect for the man Ghost. Top 5 instantly!!

[@stypeones2977]

Nas Undying Love, Nas Blaze a 50, Nas Small World, Nas Sekou Story/Live Now. Son has so many

[@ibn2881]

Small world!!!

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

Jay-Z Meet The Parents is real real underrated. That story gives me chills.

[@humblebragger500]

Weak

[@retroesso]

It was tooo long and took too long to get to the point

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

@@humblebragger500 The thug father leaving his baby mom and kid and then his kid turns into a thug and then at the end the father didn’t recognize his son when he gets older and shoots him over some street beef. The way Jay sewed that story up was seamless and effortless.

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

@@retroesso the song is 5 min long

[@retroesso]

@@ArtisanWindchimes that’s long… listen to Nas Get down and watch how quickly he’s able to get to the point quickly

[@mrgolstein]

Playing a clip of each track was all this was missing...

[@semird615]

The fact Immortal Tehcnique wasn't even mentioned boggles my mind. I'm not even an underground cat like that but, Dance With The Devil was one of the rawest, most vivid, chilling stories ever told on a beat, you can't deny that.

[@yeahbutlisten]

Oh my god, how this didn’t come up is crazy.

[@timmyggztv]

Lit🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MFgabesylar3030]

That songs cringe bro.

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

Undeniable classic

[@RealAmericanStar]

For real!! Glad I found this comment before I wasted my time watching this fraudulent video 😅

[@maddgenius478]

Nas "I gave you power" is right behind "rewind"🔥🔥🔥