N9ne’s intro lyrically quotes and pays to homage West Coast legend Ice Cube on the line “So I can I say what I want to say”. He also is using Cube’s flow (cadence) and delivery (inflection only) from his Westside Connection days.

  • However, note that for the rhyme scheme Cube (though an impressive rhymer himself), obviously doesn’t rhyme on this level, despite the brevity of each line.

From there he unleashes a barrage of jaw-dropping rhyme groups, and probably every flow he has used in during his place in the game.
He put the most effort to keep your attention span going, as even the slightest change in from any 2 lines is notable.

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This verse is 48 bars of every single style N9ne has used his entire discography. It’s definitely a masterclass on how to be creative, while still rhyming your ass off.

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Where N9ne and his label spits in prime form as lyricists wit bars on bars. On all the cyphers, he shines as an elite emcee in all areas, HERE. However, the rhyme schemes in this list are nothing short of spectacular. The songs linked are full of feats only he does, probably highest rhyme density in every verse in his career.

These albums which contain these special verses, are for “Real Rap” fans, if you still get the context.

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N9ne’s discography has a TON of these concept-based songs. These rhyme schemes are extremely unique and rare, as they’re tailored to the subject matter, as well as lyricism provided in the given songs. On tracks like “Earregular” for example, he does the traditional “Nigga Rhyme Scheme”, with a few twists of his own.

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His most simplified rhyme schemes, as expected are on his bangers. Make no mistake, that style of his is notable on even tracks like this, remember it’s “relatively simple” for him, not for most emcees who make music of that type.

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On tracks like the following, his schemes here are the most cohesive, complex, arranged in structure. Each song is very organized, has thought, and intention behind them as well.
This is where N9ne’s lyricism is well balanced with his technical side, so it makes perfect sense on how it’s achieved here.

Alongside that, there’s plenty of more personal joints such as:

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On songs where he goes on a lust binge, note his rhyme schemes take a bit of a “turn”.
They are way more flexible, fit over all the beats naturally, and have a full range of difficulty.
Sex definitely fits in a way, all the kinds of movements and positions – N9ne basically treats the beats to these songs as if it’s the real thing.

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This set of course, has his most impressive rhyme schemes from a technical standpoint:

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The Midland is rife with emcees, who just entirely specialize on purely rhyming their asses off – not really in the lyrical sense, but way more in the technical area (lacking serious creativity). Many of them have predictable styles though, they have overused for decades (I.E. Twista, Em, etc.), as far as originality and innovation goes, many aren’t heralded anymore in that area.

In order to break that monotony, you need an emcee that always goes one step, above and beyond. An utterly sublime rhymer that pushes the limits, and to constantly show to reinvent your approach to rhyme schemes. Detroit, Ohio, Chicago, all very famous cities that have tried and couldn’t really do it anymore. However in the middle of Kansas, out of that entire region, nobody rhymes like their head of state himself – Tech N9ne: Hip-Hop’s most “famous”, popular, successful Independent Rap artist of all-time.

This whole page will go over the entire manner of how he is able to make his immediately recognizable style of rhyme schemes.

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Love how Jamar actually changed his pretense and stance on a lot of issues, since his 1st Vlad interview.
He was dropping ANVIL heavy knowledge in most of this interview, RG should stop making fun of this dude.

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