King's Disease III

Recession Proof

Nas

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

13

End

93

Internal

46

Multi

123

Slant

4

Chain

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[Verse 2]
I'm guessin'✦ it's a blessin'✦ I'm not just lucky✦ (Nah)
They say son hate the spotlight when they discuss me
On a filthy✦ night my man was serving a custie
Under✦ my mom's window✦ wanted✦ to murder✦ this dummy✦
If she caught us down here rakin'✦ this dirty✦ money✦
It'll be ugly✦
She flushed it before,✦ now she feel like she can't trust me
'Cause Jung hid his jumb's in the building
And I peeped✦ him, I was low so I stole 'em and sold 'em while he was sleepin'
Re-up, gave it back with interest, we even✦
Some of these things that we escape,✦ I can't believe it
Knicks game up in the seats, I barely✦ hit the floor
Not tryna✦ sit across from somebody✦ lady✦ I hit before✦
Top of fourth quarter, I skate, hit the liquor✦ store
Lambo✦ Aventador, Maybach with a minibar
Met a girl from Senegal, told her 'bout Medgar Evers
While combin'✦ through Louis sweaters, we spinnin' and savin'✦ letters, G's and M's
[Chorus]
Ain't nobody✦ recession proof (Nah)
Invest✦ in you, that's what it's best to do (Yeah, best to do)
Consuming poison,✦ somebody✦ bless the food (Who?)
Who you tryna✦ impress? What's there left to prove? (Left to prove)
Yeah (Yeah, yeah)
Can't be out here movin'✦ sloppy✦
Movie lobby✦ they shot him out of his two Huaraches (Wow)
I'm on a yacht, old smash with a newer✦ body✦ (True)
New makes,✦ new models✦ I won't let 'em stop me (Stay on the road in something new)
New makes,✦ new models✦ I won't let 'em stop me (Wheels just hit the ground like I'm out)
New makes,✦ new models✦ (That fresh smell)
New makes,✦ new models✦ I won't let 'em stop me (That brand new interior feel)
New makes,✦ new models✦

Technical Breakdown

7.9
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres7.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm7.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity8.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.0

Performance and control

Computed Score7.92

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Nas balances high-density internal rhyme patterns with a matured, conversational storytelling cadence that emphasizes street-level realism over abstract lyrical gymnastics.

B+
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
7
Cadence / Flow
8
Vocabulary
7.5
Wordplay
8
Delivery
Multisyllabic internal rhymingNarrative non-linear sequencingConversational vocal modulationContextual slang integration
Rhyme Architecture: Complex, dense internal rhymes focused on 'u' and 'e' vowel sounds (lucky/discuss me/custie/dummy/money/ugly/trust me), evolving into a more fluid, conversational flow during the personal anecdotes.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Recession proof"

① Financial stability during a period of economic downturn② Immunity to the personal 'recessions' or failures that typically claim successful artists

"Combin' through Louis sweaters, we spinnin' and savin' letters, G's and M's"

① Physical act of organizing luxury clothing and counting money② The metaphorical act of evaluating his status (G's for Grand/Money) and influence (M's for Millions/Masters)

Masterful placement of internal multi-syllabic rhymes

Authentic, lived-in narrative delivery

Strong structural arc transitioning from street history to personal success

Rhythmic pocket control

Occasional reliance on standard hip-hop tropes in the chorus

Limited usage of deep, layered multi-layered metaphors compared to his peak conceptual work

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