Cozmo D

No, that is just an example, and what the professor was laying down is over simplified. If you've ever checked a real funky drummer, what makes him funky is not the basic beat, but how he fills the spaces in between. THAT is syncopation. A nice rapper basically does the same thing with his/her cadence.

Most people don't realize it but your professor is absolutely right! It's something I realized as a rapping producer many many years go, and is why when I write my rhymes now I will usually do my cadence first and then fit the words to it. It's the exact same way how MOST people hear the track first, hooks second, then lyrics. They will hear and be drawn to the cadence (syncopation) before they are drawn to the lyrics. If you want proof of what the professor is saying all you have to do is examine Rap syncopation from the Old School and how it progresses to the New. The simple Old School cadences that just about everybody uses are gradually replaced by more complex cadences that vary from rapper to rapper. The rappers that most consider the dopest are the ones who's flow (cadence) is most unique. What is more, in the Old School the cadences didn't vary with the beat, but it has evolved into an artform that the illest rappers understand, different beat, different flow. Examine it again, you'll see that the professor is absolutely right. If you're a rapper, learn from it, it will make you even better than you already are. Actually, some of you probably already know it without even realizing it. :smart:

Because they are promoted better. Don't worry, soon even promotion and payola won't be enough to save them. :switch:

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I've never been overly impressed by any of the 3, but Ice T is a Hip-Hop legend, and NWA are Hip-Hop legends. 50 Cent ain't even Hip-Hop, he's Pop Rap. Rapper's Delight was straight-up wack, but don't you believe that these bubble gum rappers of today went through anything harder than any of the pioneers did. All you need to do is look at the crime statistics and see who's environments were harder. There may be more guns in the streets now (maybe), but when it comes down to dealin' with the school of hard knocks these suckers have no fuggin' clue! Don't you believe it! None of it!

All of those relatively low numbers warm my heart!

All you need to know is here!! http://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/...?showtopic=9029 Things just got interesting!! Ahhh man, sorry. I know that I'd never be able to keep up with the deadlines. :(

What's the format and what are the rules? :kool:

When it comes to skills it's not even close, Jazzy Jeff hands down. :1-cool:

You know I'm in that video...twice! :wiggle:

Hope you had a good one Chief! :1-smile:

LOL!!! You better not come to New York then! Every time I drive in Florida I marvel at the LACK of beeping! :rofl: Gotta give props to Cozs driving... the man can find a park!!! :rockon: :wickedwisdom: :wickedwisdom: :wickedwisdom: It's those Brooklyn genes of mine! :wiggle: :lolsign:

LOL!!! You better not come to New York then! Every time I drive in Florida I marvel at the LACK of beeping! :rofl:

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are you willing to pay? :kekeke: YEP! :gettinjiggywitit: I managed to remove Tim's censoring with a special program I have... you got paypal Coz? Don't think just because I'm in my 40s that I'm a sucker! :eusa_naughty: I won''t pay a penny over $20! :lolsign:

are you willing to pay? :kekeke: YEP! :gettinjiggywitit:

I want to see it without the blasted censorship! :mad:

HE SURE DID!!! :rofl: Got it from Grandmaster Caz a couple months back. :wiggle: He shared it with us but he censored it, the bastid! :mad:

Good luck yo, I've got MUCH confidence in you! :wickedwisdom:

Here's 1 with Tim smiling! If this wasn't a family forum I might just tell you all why! :rofl: Tim on a nnnnnnoddddddd......... Frankly, I don't think that the rip-roaring hectic lifestyle of the music biz quite agreed with him... :lolsign:

Be safe yo!

Now, just who could possibly be offended by the first one? Pilsbury workers? Flour manufacturers? Bakers? I agree about the ducks though, I HATE that word. The chick and the fried egg? Now THAT'S funny!

See ya soon Tim! :wiggle:

Sorry, I'm not gonna have time to do this today, all hell has broken loose over here. I'll have to concede. Nice verse Schnazz, you cooked me man. :1-smile:

Yeah, I don't think most people even knew it started.