The Ecstatic

Supermagic

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

6

End

48

Internal

34

Multi

54

Slant

2

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Verse: Yasiin Bey]
Mojo✦ hand healing power like bang
Snap, I rebuke✦ these snitches✦
We know the truth, you can't confuse✦ me, bitches✦
Great name, greater than all your riches✦
Yah Dante Flaco✦ Bey, that's the business
Repeat,✦ I rebuke✦ these snitches✦
We know the truth, you can't confuse✦ me, bitches✦
Strong magic✦ that bust all your wishes✦
Cherokee chief rock upon ya rock, it don't stop
And let's get
[Bridge]
Yes
You're now rockin'✦ with the Def
Lararara
Oh, oh, oh, oh
It's like heartbeat, you make me feel
So... REAL
[Chorus: Yasiin Bey]
Supermagicblackoriginfreshrealidopeness✦
Definitely✦ out of dopeness,✦ sketch another✦ opus✦
Knock off your set – Brooklyn, we keep 'em open✦
Again,✦ again✦
Supermagicblackoriginfreshrealidopeness✦
Definitely✦ out of dopeness,✦ sketch another✦ opus✦
Knock off your set – come close and get 'em open✦
Get it here, let it go!
Ecstasy
Uh-huh,✦ uh-huh,✦ uh-huh✦
The heavens expand,✦ the stars advance, feel the Boogie Man
[Outro: Yasiin Bey]
Ahahaha
Nice!
Magic!✦

Technical Breakdown

7.2
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes8.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres8.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm5.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity7.5

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.0

Performance and control

Computed Score7.20

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Yasiin Bey masterfully weaves spiritual and street-level vernacular, creating a dense, multi-layered narrative that rewards close listening.

B+
8.5
Multisyllabic
8.5
Internal Rhymes
5.5
Cadence / Flow
7.5
Vocabulary
8
Wordplay
8
Delivery
Multisyllabic Rhyme SchemesInternal Rhyme DensitySpiritual & Street Vernacular FusionConcept Building
Rhyme Architecture: The verse employs a rich multisyllabic rhyme scheme with frequent internal rhymes. The main rhyme sounds (e.g., 'bang', 'snitches', 'bitches', 'riches', 'business', 'wishes', 'stop') are set up and then revisited, creating a strong sense of cohesion and cyclicality within the verse. The repetition of 'I rebuke these snitches' and 'you can't confuse me, bitches' acts as both a thematic anchor and a structural element.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Mojo hand healing power like bang"

① References the 'mojo hand' as a folk magic charm believed to bring good luck or power, directly equating its 'healing power' to an impactful, decisive action ('bang').② Plays on the literal sound of 'bang' as an onomatopoeia for a sudden, forceful event, suggesting the activation of this spiritual power is immediate and potent, akin to a gunshot or an explosion.

"Yah Dante Flaco Bey, that's the business"

① Yasiin Bey identifies himself by his full name (or a variation incorporating 'Dante Flaco'), asserting his professional identity and the legitimacy of his endeavors ('that's the business').② 'Business' here also implies seriousness, the core of what he does, and perhaps a subtle nod to the inherent 'deal' or transaction of his artistry and message within the music industry.

"Strong magic that bust all your wishes"

① This line suggests a powerful, almost overwhelming form of 'magic' that can counteract or 'bust' (ruin, thwart) any desires or aspirations the listener/opponent might have.② Alternatively, it could imply that his 'magic' is so potent it fulfills desires beyond what one can imagine, or that it 'busts open' the limitations of ordinary wishes, elevating them to a higher plane, aligning with the 'supermagic' theme.

Exceptional multisyllabic and internal rhyme integration.

Strong thematic development and concept building.

Intelligent fusion of spiritual mysticism and street realities.

Energetic and confident tone, suggesting strong delivery.

High vocabulary density and complexity.

Cadence/Flow score is moderate, suggesting moments where the density might slightly outpace the pocket, though the computed score of 5.5 is still solid.

The punchline impact is more thematic than sharp, due to the verse's focus on intricate wordplay and concept.

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