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That's How I Did It

Big Daddy Kane

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

26

End

187

Internal

32

Multi

188

Slant

11

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
That's how I did em (HUH) that's how I did em (HAH)
That's how I did em (HUH) that's how I did em (HAH)
That's how I did em (HUH) that's how I did em (HAH)
That's how I did em (HEYYYYYYYY)
[Verse 2]
I was out flex, lookin✦ cold sex in a Lex'
Sippin✦ on a Beck's, pumpin✦ the remix of Das EFX
Drive down 125th with my man
And what did I see, bein sold at the stand?
A bunch of bootleg tapes✦ that he had claim on it
So I snatched everything with my name on it
And give me that Kool G. Rap tape, and give me that Ice Cube
And all the Wu-Tang joints, cause they're my boys too
A man tryin to make a livin,✦ I can't knock it
But now you tried to take money✦ out of my pocket✦
Word to Miz, what the problem is, is that the kids
Didn't buy it from The Wiz, they bought your shaky✦ fibs so
Now it's time to move him off the block
Pass me the Glock cause I might make a body✦ rock
And I'll break down sixteen shots
That's One + Eight + Seven✦ on a undercover
Bootlegger, you're worse than a beggar
Makin✦ a fake profit,✦ stop it
Cause I work hard for the money,✦ to make cash flow
To have another✦ come along and take my dough
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
So I just told my man, aiyyo
Throw the tapes✦ in the Lexus✦
Then we burned✦ his whole stand down just like Waco,✦ Texas✦
And then I jumped✦ on the brother,✦ with rage
Crushed his ribcage, damn did he get slayed
Cause I don't think he even✦ know whatever hit him
Bootleggers beware,✦ cause yeah I did em
That's how I did em (HUH) that's how I did em (HAH)
That's how I did em (HUH) that's how I did em (HAH)
That's how I did em (HUH) that's how I did em (HAH)
That's how I did em (HEYYYYYYYY)
[Verse 3]
Give it your best shot, bring it with all you got
And watch the bombs I drop just rock your knot
Cause it ain't wise to address me
I wouldn't advise✦ a schoolteacher to test me
Cause I don't just do em, I run through em
And I don't just hurt, uh uh, I body✦ work em
Lyrical✦ torture, never✦ could support ya
For steppin to me, agony✦ is what it brought ya
Cause you never✦ seen this type of lyrical✦ genius✦
That could never✦ be touched, and I mean this
So one love, I'mma leave you with the rhythm
Ain't no need to go off, cause yo hon know I did em
That's how I did em (HUH) that's how I did em (HAH)
That's how I did em (HUH) that's how I did em (HAH)
That's how I did em (HUH) that's how I did em (HAH)
That's how I did em (HEYYYYYYYY)

Technical Breakdown

8.2
Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres6.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm9.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity6.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.5

Performance and control

Computed Score8.20

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Big Daddy Kane prioritizes rhythmic dominance and persona over dense lyricism, utilizing his signature vocal swagger to transform simple narrative bars into an authoritative performance.

A
7.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
9
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
8.5
Delivery
Internal rhyme stackingMultisyllabic enjambmentRhythmic vocal ad-libsNarrative progression
Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AABB with dense internal multi-rhyme chains (e.g., 'flex/sex/Lex/re-mix') that bridge bar boundaries, maintaining a consistent forward-driving cadence.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"That's One + Eight + Seven"

① The sum of the digits 1, 8, and 7 equals 16, referencing the 16 bars/shots mentioned previously.② 187 is the police code for homicide, creating a violent double entendre linked to the 'body rock' threat.

"make a body rock"

① A common hip-hop euphemism for getting a crowd to dance at a concert.② A literal threat of violence, causing a physical body to move (collapse) due to the Glock.

Exceptional rhythmic pocket and command

Natural integration of multi-syllabic schemes

Compelling narrative arc regarding industry integrity

Vocabulary relies on common vernacular

Limited metaphorical depth beyond the literal narrative

Heavy reliance on repetitive 'did em' chorus fillers

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