The Master

Uptown

Rakim

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

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[Verse 2: Lil Durk]

Oh, I don't fuck with niggas 'cause they too fake (Let's get it)

I fuck with Boogie, I'm recordin' off a toothache (Yeah yeah)

Locked^✦ up for guns, had a killer^✦ for a roommate (Yeah yeah)

I called^✦ her, told her take a Plan B, say it's too late (Brrt)

I remember havin'^✦ shootouts on the E-way^✦ (On the E-Way)^✦

9 and 22 call, I do a threeway^✦ (A threeway)^✦

They closed^✦ BackPage down, she usin'^✦ eBay^✦ (Usin'^✦ eBay)^✦

OTF or FTO, I use it each way (Gang)

[Verse 3: A Boogie wit da Hoodie]

OTF, HBTL, I fuck with New Lane

I used^✦ to ride the 4, the opps was on the 2 Train

Don't call my phone no more, lil' bitch, you not my boo thing

Don't call my phone no more, lil' bitch, I'm havin'^✦ mood swings

Ridin'^✦ with that HK, that's my goonie

I be in my zone, I'm in my two-three

I used^✦ to pop the Percs, thought I was loopy^✦

It's me and Rock and Durk, this shit is too deep

And yeah we come in peace, don't want no drama^✦

But when it come to defense, we got choppers

And when it come to reefer,^✦ we do grabba^✦

They don't know low-key,^✦ yeah, I'm a rasta^✦

[Chorus: A Boogie wit da Hoodie]

Patek on my wrist, that's a bustdown

All I know is get it, I'm from Uptown^✦

Bitches^✦ ain't shit, I left 'em stuck down

Only^✦ on my dick 'cause I'm up now

Only^✦ on my dick because I'm up now

She was with you first, but she with us now

All this Eliantte, shit be bust down

All your shit fugazi,^✦ let me find out

Bitches^✦ nowadays^✦ will get you lined^✦ now

Bitches^✦ nowadays^✦ be out of line

Technical Breakdown

6.7

Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres4.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm7.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity6.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control5.5

Performance and control

Computed Score6.69

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Critic Analysis

RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies heavily on contemporary trap vernacular and repetitive rhyme schemes, prioritizing colloquial storytelling and rhythmic repetition over complex linguistic construction.

8.5

Multisyllabic

9.5

Internal Rhymes

Cadence / Flow

Vocabulary

4.5

Wordplay

5.5

Delivery

AABB rhyme schemeInternal rhyme linkageBrand name referencingRepetitive cadences

Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AABB couplets with consistent end-rhyme focus, utilizing common suffix sounds like -ake, -ate, -ay, and -ing.

Verified Doubles & Entendres

"9 and 22 call, I do a threeway"

① A literal phone call involving three parties② A numerical reference to street-level slang or tactical call coordination involving specific affiliates/caliber references

"OTF or FTO, I use it each way"

① Interchangeable branding or organizational affiliation② A linguistic play on the acronyms being reversible, representing versatility in his operation

Effective use of internal rhyme to maintain forward momentum

Cohesive atmosphere consistent with modern trap sub-genre norms

Rhythmic consistency that appeals to contemporary aesthetic preferences

Lack of multi-layered lyrical depth or complex metaphors

Over-reliance on repetitive ad-libs as rhythmic crutches

Content remains strictly surface-level regarding street narratives

Uptown

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