Rapping, deconstructed: The best rhymers of all time

Here's how some of the greatest rappers make rhymes.
From the simple nursery rhyme-like bars of Kurtis Blow's "The Breaks" to the smooth East Coast flow of Notorious B.I.G.'s hit song "Hypnotize" to the speedy delivery of Kendrick Lamar's "Rigamortis," rhyming in rap music has not only evolved, it's gotten better.
The video above explores how some of the greatest rappers of all time create memorable, lyrically dense rhymes.
And here's a playlist highlighting songs that are prime examples of how great rhyming in rap can be: open.spotify.com/user/estelle...
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[@k3tsunami]

Remember when Ben shapiro said that rap isn't real music?

[@trevorjohnson6287]

It’s not even when, he still believes it

[@trevorjohnson6287]

@@juandavidrestrepoduran6007 This is not it. His views on rap are influenced by him being socially conservative. Those were probable influenced by the fact that he is deeply committed to his religion but still have no base in judaism or him being descended from ethnic jews. Please search up jewish musicians if you want examples of people who defy this stereotype.

[@cokguzeladam]

@@trevorjohnson6287 b r u h. He was JOKING!

[@trevorjohnson6287]

@@cokguzeladam So why did he need to insult jewish people? He could have just said, Well ben isn't exactly creative or talented so it makes sense that he wouldn't appreciate it

[@christianthompson7915]

Trevor Johnson most rap isn't real music

[@thumperfoldemup9664]

Can we talk about how hard the editor snapped on this

[@MythicalRedFox]

dude ikr. Vox has some of the best graphics on KZbin.

[@ryadh456]

Yeah agreed

[@explicitwalrus6489]

Broooooo

[@TheAlexta91]

Realy

[@lucaswallo8127]

Yeah

[@fartnloud7411]

This is a dissertation for a degree on Rap Masters. What a masterpiece, wouldn't have mind 20 more minutes or a whole hour of this.

[@kjburns145]

Facts I would of watch a whole documentary😂🔥 alotta knowledge

[@koenvandenbroek5814]

One of my uni profs actually wrote his PhD thesis on the linguistics of Tupac’s rap, Dr. Steven Gilbers. While I’m not a big enjoyer of linguistics as a study field, his research is really cool.

[@korez96]

they forgot about the Canibus’s masterpiece

[@phoonfrags8765]

ong does anyone know anyone who is making in-depth deconstruction snog rhymes like this video?

[@inimitableminimalist]

"wrote a master's thesis on rap masterpieces"

[@Soudavanahhh]

I like to think of rap as an acronym for “Rhythm Assisted Poetry”. Thought I should share that, ‘cause lyricism is beautiful. It can tell stories in amazing ways.

[@Paqcar]

I’ve heard a lot of people say “Rythm And Poetry”

[@Dogen70]

Nice

[@abdoonyt9049]

Poems naturally have rhythm.

[@manolocorp]

I'm a music teacher and I'm studying Rap music with my 7th grade students, and I'm definitely going to use that concept. Thank you very much!

[@ggcoe]

The real word is HIP HOP

[@drcraby356]

Nobody gonna talk about how the editor went sicko mode on this?

[@vendett4903]

You mean 4th gear? Cause Ian heard of sicko mode anywhe

[@LalK2K23]

Whoshetho

[@AfoteyAnnum]

God tier editing

[@nathanmcchristie3997]

Always do

[@omnirhythm]

I think this one hit a personal note for the editor so they went all out with passion. well, at least that's what I hope happened. They might just be a professional editing monster :D

[@MegaMadnesscombat]

I think gucci gang rhymes with gucci gang

[@dox7681]

I must make this into a song thank you for your wisdom

[@creamcity1893]

So does Dookie Bang

[@Ps3Gamer55555]

damn thats right..so lil pump is a genius!

[@anthonyhooyer5225]

That aint it chief

[@kohnjfennedy4627]

Icognize - lilliam pumpernickel

[@youngblacmale]

Biggie's Hypnotize is the smoothest song ever. The first time I ever heard that song, I was like I have to byheart this lyrics right now and keep it in my mind forvever just to mumble whenever I can. Lol

[@lemikehendrix357]

Right

[@NoneNone-wz5ul]

It's been 7 years since this video was released, and I must say, it stands as one of the finest explanations of hip-hop beats and rhymes. Kudos.

[@jevintan.gerine3613]

“A bar is a grouping of 4 beats” 5/4: “bruh”

[@ttdmax5711]

Jevin Tan.gerine ywah i immediately thought like, yeah, that’s uhhhh - not right

[@barackobama9457]

these math rock bands be doing 186/29 time

[@Fiasco118e]

the fifth one was a sample

[@Fiasco118e]

and it kept varying

[@rashadpreston7389]

😂

[@angkhoapham8209]

"When Kendrick goes into his 4th gear, ..." I understood that.

[@sumanthvs_]

Wait is this Luffy's fourth gear you're taking about?

[@elijahnageli3202]

i mean i'd certailny hope so, since it's normal language

[@ajax203showme]

Kendrick must be a swimmer.

[@MolotovZav]

Its just a normal phrase. One Piece stole it from the normal phrase. Barely anyone watched One Piece in the States to actually reference it.

[@Blacksword404]

Đăng Khoa Phạm “You telling me the kush make you think on level 4? I'm on 5, you saying that I can level more?”

[@mikevanoverbeek]

After years, still one of the most visually pleasing video's I have seen🔥

[@somtochukwuuchendu7721]

I come back every time for the visuals... They're too good!

[@DistortedV12]

This video is actually a masterpiece. They deserve an Emmy!

[@ProdCan]

This video is how I discovered Doom, may he rest in peace 🕊

[@newthrash1221]

I gotta beer, you want one?

[@charlesingvarjonsson9997]

ALL CAPS

[@kzoo_]

JUST REMEMBER ALL CAPS WHEN YOU SPELL THE MAN NAME.

[@Kenny5867]

Welcome bro. ALL CAPS next time🤲

[@israelcastelan4012]

bruh im honestly so surprised why english teachers don't make it part of the curriculum to learn about Rap/ Hip Hop. Rapper's use of the language is so amazing. It's just another form of poetic technique.

[@israelcastelan4012]

@@MrThiry i find that unacceptable considering we read a lot of explicit books. But i’m not surprised tho

[@dev003smith]

The most underrated convo on KZbin about this subject... Respek to both !!

[@hey4506]

My teacher did this!!! We listened to Lauryn Hill, the Fugees and lupe fiasco in class for weeks pointing out the different rhyme schemes and aspects of poetry they used in their raps it was really fun

[@dekan256]

I was extremely lucky, my teacher played Tupac Changes for our class (around 2013/14) as a demonstration of how rap and poetry can be one and the same

[@icantthinkofausername8964]

I'm currently watching this video for English class :D

[@myketuna]

RIP DOOM. Gone too soon. Sharing this video to let everyone understand just a portion of what the world lost.

[@jerk3554]

Came back to dis video after hearing the news. R.I.P DOOM, one of the best to ever do it

[@livingwithmagali]

Yeah same. I've watched this so many times & I just came back to it after hearing the news.

[@sadiqhussain9202]

man fuck2020

[@wiglybut]

Came here to thank the video that introduced me to the man. RIP DOOM

[@EMAN00619]

rip

[@ale-wm8gt]

whoever edits voxs' videos is honestly talented

[@GuerillaWelder]

you know... I was a pretty poorly educated kid and desired knowledge so badly as i grew up. When someone can capably explain why i love something it's like a gift specifically handed to me. i love good communication and that's why i love art, poetry, broadway and other forms of creativity. but this video gives me the same heart swell those other things give me. this was so well done and i really am happy about this. thank you

[@jamalwilliamson4274]

Producer: I always try to find the beat of the music Blueface: nah I already wrote the lyrics tho

[@Isaiah-yw3tw]

i would've liked but youre at 69...

[@cringeyboi3631]

Isaiah Gaines 96

[@ducknuts6146]

Y’all ever heard Frostydasnowmann ? Where blueface got his entire style flow and lingo ?

[@xandroyoung5525]

I hit ya 200 likes

[@Kinobambino]

Lool

[@antoneykimathi3926]

Rap surgeon. She just dissected those songs perfectly

[@primitivecereal]

this isn’t all her analysis but aight

[@mikedonald2018]

It's changing dude Indian hip hop will get better

[@NoOne-hx9ir]

Except for the scansion, in a few of those songs, the beat was in a different place than the bag was placed

[@GoHARD99]

That's how she sees it the artist may not be thinking that way at all

[@Cho0segoose]

@@mikedonald2018 nav is the first brown boy to get it poppiin

[@QuintenKilborn]

Still love this video in 2024. Y'all broke this down so well and helped me discover new music in the process

[@T1K..]

This is a perfect example of how hiphop is a culmination of building and making others previous works better, how the culture of hiphop is a perfect example of human evolution

[@jpdst29]

You've got to be pretty intelligent to come up with lyrics like some of these guys do.

[@hloniphizwemthembu8143]

Not really. You have to be a boring person.

[@xbenci]

@@hloniphizwemthembu8143 just like you...?

[@hloniphizwemthembu8143]

@@xbenci yes... Just like me

[@yunguboa]

@@hloniphizwemthembu8143 Can you explain? You have to be boring to create incredibly interesting, technical, and innovative writing in a very open-ended artform?

[@hloniphizwemthembu8143]

@@yunguboa boredom opens up the mind to a wide avenue of thought. Don't you find it weird that when you aren't doing anything your imagination runs loose and you get super creative???

[@EMIR-wd5dl]

She's the most lit white lady , change my mind.

[@vballgiant1]

Doris Burke imo

[@THEONE-sy7zh]

@@vballgiant1 bruhh😂💀

[@solomonrivers5639]

Idk, Joan of Arc was so lit she incinerated...

[@abizitgill4310]

the lady who says fitty cent on the watch mojo rap lists

[@colemarie9262]

@@abizitgill4310 ahaaaaaaaaaa

[@PUBLIC.ENEMY.402]

Big daddy Kane's the MC that should be a staple in your hip hop vocabulary.Perfect smooth flow with dope lyrics.Peace from Sheffield England ✌️🇬🇧

[@hankdatank09]

“Waddup Kane!”- T.S

[@PUBLIC.ENEMY.402]

@@hankdatank09 "Set it off" is one of the greatest hip hop tracks Kane put lyrics down on.If not heard needs hearing.✌️🇬🇧

[@SidneyMosley]

MF Doom, Rakim, Mos Def & Kendrick Lamar on a video about bars... My like button is broken from all this fire.

[@onasmerjil24]

Don't forget Andre!

[@SimDrim33v66]

what about nas

[@primetimei3478]

+simasvta Fr

[@ajwylie4423]

+simasvta Rebel INS most underrated g in the game

[@stevec5885]

Should left out Kendrick and put Elzhi and Roc Marci on

[@xPepe1310]

1.words rhyme with words 2.the beat rhyme beat 3. the beat is the rhyme and the rhyme rhymes with the beat - andre 3000

[@kidmorphius4002]

^^

[@ricardocisneros2805]

@LostItt the mid day wack

[@Nikolayski1337]

This made me love and admire hip-hop/rap culture even more. Perfectly put together, thanks a lot!

[@yeanah2571]

Back for my yearly viewing.

[@Joe-zt5wn]

RIP DOOM. The greatest emcee with no chain ya ever heard.

[@makav3lidz158]

take it from a tec9 holder..😭

[@x_x4709]

@@makav3lidz158 "They've bit but don't know their neck shine from Shinola"

[@molleerox]

300th like

[@chomchem9855]

Figaro

[@LiquifiedLK]

@@x_x4709 Everything that glitter ain't fishscale

[@iansulkowski8779]

I'm an English teacher in part because I grew up with rap and love how language is used in the genre. I come back to this video every now and again, and I get something new out of it every time. Thank you.

[@cpala]

Your the best and coolest English teacher of all time man love teachers that acknowledge real rap and have more in common with their students like that keep it up 🙏🏽

[@sobiap3786]

People used to say it isn't music.... Its poetry, its art. Hip hop is special as it has these amazing aspects about it

[@ohkkar7325]

Me too. An English teacher. I always show my students rhymes in poems & make'em listen to Tech 9 or Eminem. LOL

[@coffeehousephilosopher7936]

The best part is you didn't confuse rap (one aspect of Hip Hop) and call Hip Hop a "music genre" which it isn't.. It's a culture.

[@getahanddown]

Bro look up EL-P and hold on. I can't believe he didn't make the video

[@atisarcastic]

This is the most rewarding video on the internet.❤ I come back to it every once in a while and feel immense joy, goosebumps everytime.❤

[@yuhan4469]

this video is literally a classic, can’t believe how many times i’ve seen myself come back to this

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Next time someone says hip-hop is easy, or a talentless genre, pass them the link to this video. Man, great stuff.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Lyricology 101 Thats great! Just off the top of my head (of which I imagine there are some that you have done) I would love to see Nas, Busta Rhymes and Slick Rick, those would be great!

[@Bugboibrolli]

I feel like they are most likely talking about modern rap, because most modern hip-hop songs sound similar. (atleast to me)

[@harriyama]

This is rap not hiphop.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Harriyama rap as a style of music is a myth, rap is a verb, it is what you do to hip-hop music. You can call it rap, but it is all hip-hop.

[@jakescourage]

+Lyricology 101 bro!! I just checked your channel its awesome, you earned a subscriber

[@h_y_r_u_m]

"Gucci gang, Gucci gang, Gucci gang, Gucci gang, Gucci gang, Gucci gang." Ah yes, the peak of the genre.

[@dzorua151]

Gucci gang kinda flame ngl

[@h_y_r_u_m]

@@dzorua151 ?

[@apararkobhattacharya1276]

@@dzorua151 he's joking, calm down

[@FirstNameLastName-pg3pi]

@@dzorua151 r/woooooooosh

[@olliestone5549]

Man. All the words rhyme with each other. Impressive.

[@piclebob]

this is genuinely a 10/10 youtube video

[@EpicPalmTree]

I watch this at least twice a year. Such a masterpiece of a breakdown video. Thank you.

[@saucybeer]

DOOM, 3K, BIG, EM, Kendrick are all forever legends in the scene.

[@krlm2280]

Kool Keith

[@trixsyylmao7114]

Aesop rock

[@zachwilson6820]

@@n.vanh.7666 lol no

[@santiagoreyes1635]

Nah, not em. Mans really only got 3 solid albums (argument can be made for encore) rest of his stuff is just okay. Replace with Tupac and you’re all good

[@RahulPatel-ug6rz]

Exactly. Tupac didn't need technical skills. His raw emotions is greater than all that.

[@vernontauro]

Andre 3000's verse on aquemeni had the rap world shook. There's a reason nobody's dissed him.

[@laurent1144]

Except Key & Peele. Their Andre 3000 sketch had me dying

[@Shem441]

Show ya right

[@neurologicalstyle1763]

Kendrick actually called him out on Control

[@vernontauro]

@@neurologicalstyle1763 he didn't diss him, but gave him props. Kendrick's whole style is influenced by Andre 3k

[@siroshcelot]

@@neurologicalstyle1763 wait I saw a video of Kendrick and Andre in the booth during swimming pools recording

[@henhen7890]

I didn't grow up listening to rap and now im barely scratching the surfaces, but videos like these that help break it down makes me appreciate the genre even more. Please don't hate me lol it is what it is

[@pruebavideo8632]

This video it's a blessing for rap and rappers around the world. Thanks to all the team involved

[@KuroShiiiro]

Rap is poetry in its best form. Saying rap takes no effort is like saying poetry takes no effort. Try writing an actually good poem or rap song.. show me what's up

[@Trapped_Shadows]

R: rhythm A: and P: poetry

[@taewest5302]

You could search my name i write all forms of poetry and lyrical content will be glad to leave info

[@taewest5302]

Recognize and prosper ya heard

[@kinshaw3086]

saying rap is poetry in its best form without any explanation besides "try writing one yourself" isn't a good argument.

[@imrowdy]

kinshaw there are many albums out there that make all the argument needed.

[@likeitmatters6046]

People who stereotype black people as unintelligent have never heard True rap music.

[@JashJhaveri]

+Valerie Kimeli They have also not heard funk, blues, rnb, jazz, soul, reggae, jimi hendrix, the roots, But now the internet is allowing true rappers to come be known without having to do some kind of deal with a distribution company... so hopefully well hear a lot more good hip hop!

[@richyman5146]

+Jash Jhaveri exactly

[@saxyrep1]

+Valerie Kimeli People who do wouldn't recognize artistic genius if it bit them in the ass...

[@Nonpeasant]

+Valerie Kimeli The same people stereotype blacks as talented musically, able to dance well, and smooth talkers. That said, there is nothing especially intelligent going on here. They simply named consonance and assonance "rhymes", whereas they are all over the place in all poetry and are not difficult to achieve.

[@saxyrep1]

Nonpeasant You've probably not watched or completely understood everything explained in the video. Maybe you should watch it again...

[@lilymacowan7334]

I would live for an extended version of this video -- your analysis is fascinating!

[@yohanfradette8276]

I've seen this video a dozen times throughout the years. It's excellent! Chapeau!

[@kristjan6394]

Mf doom inspires almost everyone to become a rapper lol, even people who aren't into hip-hop

[@HighDeafRadio]

Dat Crusader Lol you right :P I've literally been up for like two days almost ghostwriting raps listening to MF DOOM for inspiration.

[@kristjan6394]

High Deaf Radio i do that stuff too man, if you plan on recording that stuff and putting it on youtube hmu man, would love to listen

[@kristjan6394]

High Deaf Radio hey man, that was pretty cool, you fell off beat 2-3 times but it was pretty cool. Cheers dude

[@kristjan6394]

High Deaf Radio didn't get all the references lol

[@HighDeafRadio]

Dat Crusader Thanks :P it's coming along but it's not turning out how I wanted. I'm probably just gonna end up rewriting it. Do you have anything recorded?

[@Saikanix]

They should turn this into a mini-series. Maybe focusing on time periods or certain rappers?

[@stewartdaniels9078]

Yes, it would be enjoyable to watch rap with different styles/ flows/ subject matter/ mastery of the English language while displaying pride in their craft slowly rot into retarded/ same subject matter/ special education flows, mastery of the same 320 words, while ducking the rest of the English language, talkin' bout they 'Rappers', while the currently skilled real rappers don't get proper shine because they think before they talk. That would be awesome to watch.

[@buzzcat1614]

I would pay to watch an episode just on Aesop Rock

[@marcusplenty1153]

They already have Martin Connor has a website called composers corner

[@DamTheKid]

Maybe she can reference other people's work more and include interviewers introspections she couldn't make on her own. what a great idea, maybe she can gather other people's opinions and share more of them... stooped faygut

[@willlewis7166]

Agreed, would love to see a video dedicated to Grandmaster Flash

[@swagcatnana]

To me, hiphop is a poetry in the modern era and I love it because of its play on word lyrics and its killing beats. I am so grateful and have a huge respect for the real artists like DOOM who was relentless in the pursuit of mastering a craft. Btw, imo, FANA is equivalent to DOOM in Korea. 💚사랑해요💚화나!!!

[@aneenaajith6984]

I am impressed by this video. Great work!

[@TeaDrinker3000]

I'd love more music analysis videos like this

[@zackhage5814]

+TeaDrinker3000 death grips!

[@ClownAl3n]

Most definitely, cause KZbin be miss treating it outrageously

[@Ebro319]

+TeaDrinker3000 Agreed!!!

[@samanthabrian3896]

Watch Nerdwriter1, he does some really interesting music analysis

[@TeaDrinker3000]

+Samantha Brian Nerdwriter is one of my favourites!

[@MinerLink17]

7:55 it’s “motif” [pronounced: mōˈtēf]. Motive and motif might sound like very similar words but the difference lies in their definitions. The word “motive” is defined as, “a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.” While in western music theory, the word “motif” means, “a short succession of notes producing a single impression; a brief melodic or rhythmic formula out of which longer passages are developed.” The difference between those two words may seem minuscule, but when informing/educating people about musical terminology or terminology in general, spelling and pronunciation is a very important. Western music theory aside, Kendrick’s flow is amongst the illest of today’s generation and music theory had nothing to do with it. Nuff said.

[@comradedoggo3744]

"Motive" is often used interchangeably with "motif", at least in contemporary musical terminology. The use of the word in this video is not incorrect.

[@maxtylersmusic]

I think the intention and modern use is the same, but as a music nerd this bothered me as well hahah

[@ChoiceOfIllusion]

@@comradedoggo3744 Sorry genius, the use of motive instead of motif in this video isn't not incorrect (aka incorrect). Using the correct word is a tenant of effective communication. Perhaps that previous sentence is also "not incorrect" simply because most people can't even see the problem with it?

[@diogeneslantern18]

@@ChoiceOfIllusion looool a tenant or a tenet?

[@Tulpen23]

I came into the comments looking for this comment 🙃

[@jwedwa]

Lmao this is like rap school 88% of rappers out here at the moment need to watch this and take notes!

[@inyerd123]

that's a very specific percentage

[@Kornelius707]

+DayQkuilon J. 100% of people need to learn that brilliant survey and math skills you have :)

[@og_ice_freezer]

word

[@MrMalingenue]

+DayQkuilon J. Life is a school where we learn everyday. 100 % of nowadays rappers need to watch this

[@arress2052]

Agreed 100%.

[@getSwindled]

absolutely love this video. i always thought i appreciated rap and hip-hop's intricacies, but this shows me how my understanding is soooo surface level

[@dgutes]

This video was so sick. Thanks for the amazing analysis

[@AskSebby]

RIP.

[@LiIRobJr]

Another legend in the books 🙏🏻

[@Ryans723]

Sebby listening to Doom while researching credit card value, love it.

[@spencermorga6831]

RIP yessir. I'm gonna miss him

[@aerial5554]

@@Ryans723 ALL CAPS MANE ALL CAPS!!

[@mdomar9766]

What a legend Metal face doom

[@oz9213]

They all live in Dr. Seuss's shadow.

[@MargaretHutz]

Preach.

[@SpecOps140]

lol

[@jcmercado6545]

+Oz9 well at the end of the day.. that is true. lol

[@Rookiewill]

...who was inspired by Shakespeare lol

[@R2theawesomeJ]

One fish two fish Red fish blue fish OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@brandonjean-pierre3504]

Learning literary theory and how to critique poetry is this. Deconstructing language to its most finite units, parsing one technique from another and seeing how each word is intentionally working to create the overall. Experience for the reader. Great job vox

[@doornumb]

I love watching this video again. The video's just well-made and the clips of examples makes me want to come back for it again

[@komi9274]

Mos Def is one of the most under-appreciated artists in rap, nobody could change that fact.

[@Professor_Utonium_]

Maybe it's just the circles I run with, but I feel like Mos Def is pretty well appreciated.

[@daniellopez732]

Yeah. The guy that is in MANY peoples Top 20 is underrated.

[@colemarie9262]

Agreed

[@popisdeadisagoodsong9997]

I love mos def

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

I think he's under-appreciated in a commercial sense. He's influential and turns up on lists from people who really dig into rap, but he's not a household name like Biggy, Tupac or Jay-Z.

[@WALLACEraps]

I have found myself coming back to watch this video many times. Thank you for making this excellent video.

[@duncansiror5033]

same

[@aleksanderk6765]

Me too !

[@Anindyab89]

Same. I have all the artists referred to in this video on my Spotify playlist.

[@josemontero9529]

WALLACE same here man it's amazing

[@kttg4275]

danneh same

[@jonasbaas]

I love how you curated the playlist. I like you very much. Blessings.

[@Avw488]

I've seen this 3 times already and most likely watch it again...love theses videos.

[@sir_clovis8291]

As a band and orchestra geek, I now have greater respect for the hip hop genre.

[@XFry333X]

Check out the scene. Like all other forms of art, there's pop for easy consumption and the few who are serious about their craft.

[@MikleShnikle]

+Sir_Clovis you shouldn't base your appreciation of music on technicality

[@sir_clovis8291]

respect is different from appreciation, i'm still not really a fan of the genre but i can respect the artists who put this level of thought and complexity into their work.

[@ateela15]

+Sir_Clovis Judging anything off of face value is usually a bad idea.

[@ModRNTV]

+Dr Dev -Joey Bada$$

[@iojDRE]

this short documentary just murdered 80% of the US rappers.

[@kCAneMarkCO]

it really did. but thats how learning is done recognize when im losing so i can win.

[@iojDRE]

my bad, "US rappers"

[@capjazzo8031]

+Beerus God of Savages lol Naw man. Hip Hop is Universal

[@MindstormRecords]

There's ONLY US rappers. It started here and it stays here. The rest of the world minus Dynamite MC in the UK is absolute garbage. So your point should be 80% of rappers minus the US part

[@StephySon]

Leave K Dot and Cole outta this

[@DistortedV12]

This is one of my favorite videos on KZbin. Deserves an Emmy

[@timblack85]

Saw open mic eagle in Manchester. Tiny crowd and my guy went hard. Big respect for the effort and even more for the delivery bro. True greatness.

[@sleonard-lu7bo]

This is how I discovered DOOM You will be missed. RIP DOOM

[@minhazurrahman8878]

Same

[@joaofernandes1777]

Same

[@user-gq8on1nm6x]

Same

[@megadeath6720]

Same

[@justin99xbox360]

same

[@mirio-jk]

biggie biggie biggie can't you see sometimes your words just hypnotize me

[@staciejones4059]

I like that

[@LILREMAlNS]

@@staciejones4059 I like you

[@Mahlercougar]

And I just love your flashy ways

[@mr.cooper8148]

Guess that's why I'm broke, and you're so paid.

[@georgistanchev350]

the GOAT

[@ashleighnichole8197]

I want a longer video of this. So well done!!!

[@MaverickZ007]

Estelle caswell is always welcome to the cookout! brilliant video!

[@bluejay7701]

Blue face is completely comfortable going outside the bar line as well

[@TayongoExplores]

Bluejayrama101Plays Lol

[@londonman5873]

Lol west coast always do they just don't really continue into the next bar.

[@raduantoniu]

This is still the best edited video I've ever seen on the internet. I come back to it time and time again just to appreciate those smooth transitions and animations one more time.

[@mastamind7100]

Holy hell, you're here? Well that's interesting.

[@AjieA]

Radu Antoniu Sameee!! 😂❤️❤️

[@omarfaizan]

Radu Antoniu totally agree. I love the way they used old tape recorders when tracks are played...maybe only visual designers look at such stuff

[@aggrobernd]

If ya keep noddin your head and breakin your neck you realize that the beat is kept throughout the video. That's great editing and even track choice as well

[@meemeekeykat9402]

same here!

[@sethbeverage]

this made me cry out of appreciation of this art. thank you for this video 🙏

[@maverickthedisciple1032]

I keep coming back to this

[@anjneymital7197]

Came back to this after hearing what happened. Rest easy villain.

[@ntienseudo3531]

So how did he pass

[@dikoenatsolo5561]

Who

[@cartergroh4370]

sorry cant like this its at 420

[@dikoenatsolo5561]

@@cartergroh4370 i feel u brother 👑💨🌱

[@alissa6]

Fantastic 4 had to finally put him down.

[@EliteEchelon338]

"I've been ignored longer than you've been interested" - Aesop

[@probablynotdad6553]

Literally just got done listening to this song lol.

[@shawn4817]

that broke my brain for a min

[@ranajitchoudhury3189]

Loooooool

[@PotatosPotatoes]

Why is Aesop Rock not in this video? Feels bad, man.

[@ramadansteve1715]

Ya boy Aes is criminally underrated

[@MrDuLukes]

I've watched this video YEARS ago. I do come back from time to time. And to be honest, it's probably the main reason i subscribed to the channel.

[@ricardoquexo]

My goodness, what a AMAZING video. Congrats, cheers from Brazil.

[@michaelrubio4165]

Just remember ALL CAPS when you spell the man's name.

[@aleksandarbatin1606]

Amen brother!

[@max-3158]

Ok nerd

[@ascii0n278]

@@max-3158 whlat

[@redacted6416]

@@max-3158 bro shut up

[@JeromeProductions]

Yup

[@REXman717]

I came here because I guessed MF DOOM wouldn't be in this video and was going to complain. I stand corrected.

[@eligio7907]

Not enough DOOM and Dilla V_V

[@NerdyDZN]

+Elijha 717 dilla? It's a video on best rhymers. Why are you looking for Dilla lol

[@IamThusKing]

im not saying hes the best rhymer but dilla spit

[@trainerbilly2302]

You came here ecause you thought it would disappoint you. I'm disappointed at your intentions.

[@erf1109]

are you suggesting that REXman's intentions didn't have merit? How many people can you walk up to in public and ask them to name one MF doom album and get it correct hell, even if they said "I know MF DOOM but I can't name an album" I would pass them. I bet a very vast majority of people you encounter won't know MF DOOM.

[@TayLybb]

The best vox video period.

[@azure8909]

I immediately noticed the editing on this, absolutely phenomenal.

[@SkyBlew]

Majority of new rappers need to see this video... Might learn something Lol. On another note, this should be a full documentary! Can we start a petition to get that started?

[@SkyBlew]

I just went & checked your channel out, VERY DOPE fam! :D Thank you for letting me know about it! I just subbed and can't wait to see what other songs you break down! Respect!

[@SkyBlew]

Lyricology 101 No doubt family, all Love! Keep representing for Hip Hop!

[@niespeludo]

+Lyricology 101 DOPE. Subbed.

[@oussamaokbi]

Start a patreon is more like it...

[@kdotldotsdot3430]

+Lyricology 101 Yo TY; I got hella ppl I can reference to your channel; I run into all these "other mothers" just barely fileted from the flannel; it for me to articulate is troublesome to handle; Its minds such as yours, hell ours, that play as fuel in the lighting of my candle. 🙏Youve been appreciated

[@aworm]

Kendrick Lamar's verses in THat Part - Black Hippy Remix is a phenomenal display of rhyming and wordplay

[@kingklassic3522]

Aaron Wierbinski that verse is so nice it's crazy how Kendrick does that. I wanna borrow his brain

[@bobjohnson3345]

ayo, that playlist you linked is actually amazing

[@shawnbirt4161]

Great explanation of the different styles of delivery and how rap and rhyme us put together. This video is excellent well done.

[@severedghost]

This what pure hip-hop fans hear when they listen to rap . unfortunately for the mainstream listeners , they don't get to hear this very often .

[@outboardgull5285]

Yeah, those who listen to some pop "rap" dont get the clever jokes & witty rhymes.

[@ImArtzzy]

+"The Narrator" Cringe

[@chasezt]

+"The Narrator" LIKE THIS TO TOP COMMENT PLEASE

[@sadetwizelve]

....No...It's because white people struggle with rhythm so erratic rappers appeal more. But there are mainstream rappers with an erratic unorthodox flow...Even if the content is trash,like Future and Migos.

[@severedghost]

*****​ I don't think you understood the comment. It's not about who you listen to , it's about what you hear when you listen to the artist. With great lyricist, you hear an art , a story or feel the passion of the words. With party type rappers , they are supposed to get you hype and make music for you to dance to. Unfortunately the mainstream is filled with almost exclusively party rappers , so mainstream only listeners get a pretty one side opinion of what hip hop /rap is. turn on a radio or any top hip hop or today station and you hear like 3 different types of flows from about 15 different artist, all rapping about hoes , money , and weed, hell ,do you see how many people think that the best rapper out is drake . Even what you said was evidence of this , yes Joey, Cole, chance and Kendrick are good lyricists , but they are the some of the only actual lyricists to make it into the mainstream but some of them would be destroyed by a lot of independent rappers, and even most of their best stuff is never made it pass the their albums or mixtapes. don't take this as disrespect, this is just the current state of hip-hop.

[@lolawhiterabbit]

Honestly I wished this was longer, I would do a marathon of this.

[@lavishpawar7345]

that's what.......ahem Yes

[@jimpa7011]

@@lavishpawar7345 smooth

[@BoqPrecision]

The autistification of rap is what this was... overanalyzing something without getting the human feel for it.

[@rishabhsharma2041]

Mine is longer

[@NovackGeorgeTT1971]

@@BoqPrecision Nah man: Nerds are aligned to rap & hip hop a long time now. Its completely valid to perform an analysis of the flow...

[@moctkovarn1711]

Rest is peace Doom

[@alexis20007]

ALL CAPS!

[@todor.motion]

Simply one of the greatest pieces of explainer videos ever created, period.

[@johnnyvenus5435]

DOOM's legacy will live on, his lyrical potency and power will persist in the mind of any doom fan and admirer.

[@omkasarkhedkar9413]

ALL CAPS WHEN YOU SPELL MAN'S NAME

[@ethan2123]

All caps when you spell the man name

[@kapiteur]

Mos Def is one of the most underrated of all time imo

[@bobelfsquirrelly3315]

Don't forget about Talib. The two of them are on a level all on their own. And when they get together, it's magic. I still listen to Black Star to this day.

[@liamdavidson7781]

Treach aswell

[@aarondesilva9578]

Big L Big Pun

[@rrod1392]

LOL Who is underrating him? He is widely considered one of the greatest and is very influential to many younger artists.

[@aliciarobinson4107]

Mad Skillz and Guru, Mac Mall, Rass Kass, Killa Kyleon, Lil Keke and Jody Breeze need a mention. So many more GREAT LYRICISTS! 🤙🏾

[@jpramey]

As a writer myself, this whole video is awesomely done. 🙌🏽

[@Michael-xl9nq]

One of the best videos on KZbin rewatching!

[@carlosh2050]

Mf Doom is one of the most underrated rappers of all time

[@Ebliarmygaming]

any ideas on how i can get in to mf doom. cuz i dont think he sounds good and kind of corny. dont flame lol

[@Ebliarmygaming]

i want to like him. just cant get into it.

[@treygoeshard]

Try listening to "Kon queso", "Gas Drawls", "Strange Ways", "Figaro", or "Vaudeville Villain". But its fine if you can't get into it, he's not for everybody.

[@nathanwoods8849]

+Ebli Army Gaming Go and listen to the whole Madvillainy album from start to finish, you'll soon convert. It's a collab between Mf Doom and Madlib.

[@carlosh2050]

Ebli Army Gaming try to listen to all of Madvilliany, if not try Operation Doomsday or Mm Food

[@sanuguggu1437]

Lil' Pump has this video on "permanent ignore".

[@ByersReea]

Jessica Brooks Play the song the best love ever

[@krisjackson6102]

I think pretty much every 'lil' has too.

[@sanuguggu1437]

@@krisjackson6102 maybe not Lil' Wayne because he knows how to dance with lyrics.

[@brockstaton5767]

@@sanuguggu1437 Lil Wayne says lots of unintelligent stuff. He has good songs but he isn't one of the best.

[@sanuguggu1437]

@@brockstaton5767 not saying he's one of the best rappers overall but damn sure one of the best if not the best "Lil'" out there. Lil Peep, Lil Steep, Lil Pump, Lil Gump.. All suck and shouldn't be labeled as rappers.

[@italialambo]

What an excellently well put together video, thanks!

[@s.o.6665]

Not me literally adding all songs in the video to a new playlist, only to hear that it has been done for us too. Great video fr fr

[@ZachBobBob]

This is the best video I've ever seen

[@kebiwoni]

+Lyricology 101 Ricky Martin

[@RafaelDivoz]

Earl Seatshirt. Chester Watson.

[@ZachBobBob]

Aesop Rock

[@alechaynes1463]

+Lyricology 101 can you break down bishop nehru?

[@ben3000]

Biggie, Nas, Method Man (or wutang in general) would be nice

[@silog21]

This is literally poetry. This is exactly what I, as a literature student, analyze when studying a poem going back to ancient Greece poetic manifestations (we know poems were sang). Music and poetry merging together and Rap is just our modern manifestation; incredible.

[@maharajahdann]

Not quite, it isn't, it's something else. The rhyming is great, but very few rappers are in the same league as top poets when it comes to content. Granted, there's so much bad poetry out there as well as so many mediocre rappers, but if you think, for example, that Eminem's or Masta Ace's storytelling is good enough to compare with poets, you probably need to read better poetry.

[@dominik8197]

R.A.P. = Rythm and Poetry

[@omar_b_here]

Just google Lupe fiasco Tetsuo and Youth or drogas wave... Lupe fiasco is probably the closest thing you'll get to hearing Shakespeare in rap. I'm not kidding.

[@omar_b_here]

@@maharajahdann have you heard Lupe fiasco's Tetsuo and Youth? Have a listen.. it's nothing like you've heard before

[@franka5277]

You don't know what you are talking about. that's ok you are a student of liter.

[@MH-wc2xd]

Never learned so much about HipHop in such a short period of time! Great video

[@UlteraBurns]

Love the expert, "you can't physically rap along with it", I can and do everytime I hear that song. Love it.