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Rapping, deconstructed: The best rhymers of all time
Vox
Vox breaks down how great rappers build rhymes, from Kurtis Blow's simple bars to Biggie's smooth flow and Kendrick Lamar's dense, fast delivery. It uses on-screen visualizations of rhyme structure.
HN recommends it as an accessible explanation of rhyme craft that works even for people who aren't hip hop fans.
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