Root5 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 So I was listening to Die Antwoord, and I noticed something strange about the rhyming scheme in Enter the Ninja. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc3f4xU_FfQ Generally songs have the rhymes at the ends of the bars. However, in this songs, the first 2 beats of the bars rhyme. To be specific, in a four bar phrase, you'll have the first two beats of the first 3 bars rhyme, and then the last bar doesn't necessarily have any rhymes. For example (I bolded the first two beats of each bar): Yin to the Yan. Totally high tech Ninja's motherfucking Big in Japan. I seen the future but I've never got Nothing in my hand. Except a microphone big dream and a Plan fly talking sky walking like a ninja. Notice how the first beat of the first three bars rhyme, and the 2 beat of the first three bars rhyme as well. Here're two other examples: My blade swing free. Decapitate a hater with Amazing ease. This is not a game boy don't Play with me. I work my mic-saber like a Wild fucking savage to the dark side danger. UFO. Totally unknown you can't fuck with my New zef flow. I'm hard to miss you can't do this you can't do that ya fuckin' Who said so? I do what I like too hot to handle too cold to hold. You can't fuck with the chosen one, I-I-I-I-I want to knife you I'm a ninja. Do you guys know any other rap songs with rhyming schemes like this? Is this a normal thing? I can't believe I didn't notice until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghOsty Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I can't think of specifics atm, but it's really not that uncommon within hip-hop overall, especially the more underground/backpack styles as a way to switch up the rhyming flow. Actually as I type this out I recall a few Eyedea (RIP) & Abilities songs where Eyedea switches up the rhythm of his flow, and I'm fairly certain it's a trick he learned from Slug of Atmosphere. Aesop Rock also does this in a handful of his songs.... If I can remember specifics I'll post some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylonbitch Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 welcome to rapping. it's become a bit more sophisticated since the sugarhill gang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLbB6YEBOXw rhyme scheme = limerick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root5 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 I can't think of specifics atm, but it's really not that uncommon within hip-hop overall, especially the more underground/backpack styles as a way to switch up the rhyming flow. Actually as I type this out I recall a few Eyedea (RIP) & Abilities songs where Eyedea switches up the rhythm of his flow, and I'm fairly certain it's a trick he learned from Slug of Atmosphere. Aesop Rock also does this in a handful of his songs.... If I can remember specifics I'll post some. I'd love to hear some examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root5 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 welcome to rapping. it's become a bit more sophisticated since the sugarhill gang. I thought I was going to get facepalmed for being a die Antwoord fanboy, not for wanting to talk about some element of rap that's apparently pretty common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 you should check out book of rhymes: the poetics of hip hop by adam bradley. it talks about different techniques such as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acid1 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Eminem - Since I'm in a position to talk to these kids and they listen I ain't no politician but I'll kick it with 'em a minute Cause see they call me a menace; and if the shoe fits I'll wear it But if it don't, then y'all swallow the truth grin and bear it Now who's these king of these rude ludicrous lucrative lyrics Who could inherit the title, put the youth in hysterics Usin his music to steer it, sharin his views and his merits But there's a huge interference - they're sayin you shouldn't hear it Maybe it's hatred I spew, maybe it's food for the spirit Maybe it's beautiful music I made for you to just cherish But I'm debated disputed hated and viewed in America as a motherfuckin drug addict - like you didn't experiment? Now now, that's when you start to stare at who's in the mirror and see yourself as a kid again, and you get embarrased And I got nothin to do but make you look stupid as parents You fuckin do-gooders - too bad you couldn't do good at marriage! (Ha ha!) And do you have any clue what I had to do to get here I don't think you do so stay tuned and keep your ears glued to the stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghOsty Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Doom's kinda a master of multiples as shown here in "Figaro" she could mind the toaster if she sign the poster, a whole host of roller coaster riders, not enough tracks? hot enough, black? it's too hot to handle, you got blue sandals who shot ya? oooh, got you new spots to vandal? do not stand still, both show skills, close but no crills, toast for po' ills, post no billscoast to coast joe schmoes flows ill, go chill, not supposed to overdose, no doze pills looks a little off but when you hear it with the beat he fucking nails it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDobalina Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLbB6YEBOXw rhyme scheme = limerick This is creative and I'll give them credit, but 99.9% of beastie boys rhymes are on the 4. A friend pointed this out to me a long time ago and now I can't not notice it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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