by Mr.DGAF » Sep 22nd, '12, 01:15
I really liked the concept of J.R.'s verse, but the execution left something to be desired. The way it was structured was weird for the flow, and it made the rhymes tougher to catch. In a way that's good because it shows you're trying to increase complexity, which is something I've been hoping for with your recent improvement. But I don't think it worked here. The rhymes weren't great, but the way you told the story in the second half kinda made up for it. Rhyming isn't everything but for a guy that's been at it as long as you have, you gotta start incorporating a little more. Even if it isn't a rhyming track, if it's a story or something, just two or three syllables can make a huge difference, ya know?
Atone, you've been improving as well lately. In fact, I think you guys both have hit your stride right as you decided to come back together for CC. The rhymes were pretty cool, I always loved any scheme with that "music" sound, the "ooo" sound in it is one of my favorite sounds. The flow was pretty nice to get, but I also feel like your work could benefit a bit from the approach J.R. is taking in trying to get a bit more complicated in schemes and placement. It'll take some time, it's something we're all constantly trying to work on, but it'll go miles in making your verses more enjoyable.
As far as the intro, I figured it was just a kinda boisterous statement, like an "I'm better than you" type of thing. Which is quite common in writing raps, even here haha. I didn't really take too much offense, but I thought the piece could've been better.
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