The Master
Intro
Rakim
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
3
End
7
Internal
2
Multi
9
Slant
2
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[interviewer, possibly Harry Allen]
What are you giving them back?
[Rakim]
Umm, I think what I'm givin✦ them back man is umm...
what they been waitin✦ for yaknahmean? Umm...
SKILLS
Technical Breakdown
5.7
Multisyllabic Rhymes6.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes8.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres1.0
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm6.5
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity6.0
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control5.0
Performance and control
Computed Score5.72
Production
— RakimBe the first to rate the production
Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The verse functions as a minimalist, atmospheric introduction rather than a display of technical lyricism, prioritizing brevity and persona over dense poetic devices.
C
6.5
Multisyllabic
8.5
Internal Rhymes
6.5
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
1
Wordplay
5
Delivery
Conversational cadenceStaccato emphasisMinimalism
Rhyme Architecture: Non-rhyming, conversational prose-style delivery.
Effective establishment of persona
High level of intentionality in brevity
Clear, authoritative vocal delivery
Lack of traditional lyrical density
Absence of poetic devices
Very limited scope for analysis due to brevity