by Man1x » Feb 14th, '12, 02:15
Man, nice story telling from both you. Menzo took the technicalities and story telling aspects in all fronts: multis, flow, imagery, drama, twist, emotion. However, I believe that DGAF thought of this concept correct? Anyway (I don't know how this was written and how the collab formed but) that shows me you have a mind for great stories which is something over looked in rap today. It's not all about the multiz and punchlines and braggin'. Stories are the most amazing thing, they are gems that will be forever remembered. So here is my advice, stick with stories focus on IMAGERY, EMOTION, DRAMA, REALITY, & TWISTS. Then after these are met work on the technicalities. Just think of it this way, what Eminem track do you rememeber and like to listen to more, "Stan" or "Won't Back Down." Stan is more rememberable and has more value in my opinion so stick with story telling as your main type of track that you write because, if this is your idea, you have a talent for it and should remain in that category. Let other rappers do the punchlines. Now here is where you can improve, you better words that don't seem odd in certain places such as "He walked outside with caution, he just can't be caught by cops" take out just, it (to me) makes it flow a lot better and just seems overall better, in know this is tiny but those are the things that matter. There some other spots in your verse where you could apply this to improve it but not to many that it diminishes quality. Also this line, "He rolled up to a bank and told the lady "Pay me please!", that shit is oddly worded and was the glaring mistake in this whole piece. The line is fine until "Pay me please!" First, he is a robber not a hobo asking for charity. Second, since when has a robber ever said please or pay me? They usually say things that are offensive and are threats. I understand you did it for the rhyme but that line throws off the other lines because what teller will be afraid of a man that said "Please!" Sounds like he's more scared than her, maybe that's the way you wanted it though and you didn't do it for the rhyme, IDK. Also, your rhymes are very simple but thats okay, just make the words more diverse than something like bang and bank. Lastly, nice foreshadowing "He fiended for things that he couldn't reach without a BANG." Don't know if that was intended. Sorry if I came off as a dick, that's not what I intended, I just want you to be able to make the best stories possible because if this is your idea, you got a mind for it and should expand your skill set and not be pinned down. Good verse from both of you, loved this guys. PEACE!
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