Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)
“Numbers is hard and real and they never have feelings / But you push too hard, even numbers got limits.”
Whether breaking down systemic economics in 'Mathematics' or trading bars with Talib Kweli on 'Thieves in the Night', Yasiin Bey marries theatrical vocal control, warm melody, and razor-sharp political insight.
RHYME DENSITY
94
MULTIES
93
STORYTELLING
98
PUNCHLINES
94
FLOW POCKET
99
VERIFIED FREESTYLES & CLASSIC 16s (1)
Classic 16 • Black on Both Sides (Rawkus Records) (1999)
'Mathematics' — DJ Premier Scratch & Statistics Breakdown
“It's simple mathematics—check it out, I revolve around science.”