11 Songs That Actually Need A Lyric Video
If you didn't know, lyric videos are the new music video trailers. From Justin Timberlake's “Suit and Tie” to Wale’s “Bad," artists have been dropping official words-on-the-screen visuals to better paint a back-story to their tracks. Cool video, bro/sis. But what happens when an artist's flow is so rapid it’s hard to keep up? For MCs with Usain Bolt-like flow, lyric videos would come in handy, so listeners don’t remix their own versions of what’s actually spat. Here, 10 songs that really need(ed) a lyric video.
Mystikal “Shake It Fast”
Maybe this New Orleans native should’ve taken a note from Juvenile and rapped his speedy lyrics in slow motion. His debut hit “Shake It Fast” could’ve benefited from a prior lyric video, just so we understand where you’re coming from. “I'm effervescent and I'm off that crescent.”
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Maybe this New Orleans native should’ve taken a note from Juvenile and rapped his speedy lyrics in slow motion. His debut hit “Shake It Fast” could’ve benefited from a prior lyric video, just so we understand where you’re coming from. “I'm effervescent and I'm off that crescent.”
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Busta Rhymes “Gimmie Some More”
Since his verse on “Look At Me Now,” Busta Rhymes let fans and spectators know that he hasn’t lost that classic speedy delivery (not to mention DJ Kay Slay’s “60 Second Assassins”). On this wacky track, Busta kept the ante high... and hard to decipher.
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Since his verse on “Look At Me Now,” Busta Rhymes let fans and spectators know that he hasn’t lost that classic speedy delivery (not to mention DJ Kay Slay’s “60 Second Assassins”). On this wacky track, Busta kept the ante high... and hard to decipher.
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Twisted Insane “Pick Your Poison”
The outpouring of lethal words could’ve been cured with a lyric visual for those who fell victim to Twisted Insane’s verbal assault.
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The outpouring of lethal words could’ve been cured with a lyric visual for those who fell victim to Twisted Insane’s verbal assault.
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Three 6 Mafia “Money Flow”
Maybe a chopped and screwed version is ideal? No denying Three 6 Mafia’s smooth wave over this record, but a lyric video would help listeners cash in on the four-minute track.
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Maybe a chopped and screwed version is ideal? No denying Three 6 Mafia’s smooth wave over this record, but a lyric video would help listeners cash in on the four-minute track.
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Mystikal Feat. Busta Rhymes “Is They Wildin Wit Us”
All you need to understand is the crunk chorus, but it would’ve been nice to remain buck with what’s in store once each rapper’s verse hits the beat.
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All you need to understand is the crunk chorus, but it would’ve been nice to remain buck with what’s in store once each rapper’s verse hits the beat.
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Twista “Mr. Tung Twista”
Since he coined his unofficial nickname “Mr. Tung Twista,” a lyric visual would’ve allowed listeners to unravel their eardrums, preventing them from getting stumped on every statement.
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Since he coined his unofficial nickname “Mr. Tung Twista,” a lyric visual would’ve allowed listeners to unravel their eardrums, preventing them from getting stumped on every statement.
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony “Flowmotion”
“Going too fast” didn’t stop this group’s “flowmotion” as the song progressed. Their delivery pushed you along like a hurricane strength wind, all the while allowing you to maintain your stance as you listened.
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“Going too fast” didn’t stop this group’s “flowmotion” as the song progressed. Their delivery pushed you along like a hurricane strength wind, all the while allowing you to maintain your stance as you listened.
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Young Blaze “344 Words In One Minute”
Setting fire to this hasty beat, it was impressive of Young Blaze to tightly pack in 344 words (presumably) but a literary vid would’ve allowed the ambitious ones to factcheck word for word.
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Setting fire to this hasty beat, it was impressive of Young Blaze to tightly pack in 344 words (presumably) but a literary vid would’ve allowed the ambitious ones to factcheck word for word.
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Tonedeff “Velocity”
The formula for cracking the solution to this track is (V)elocity equals (D)ouble-time divided by (T)enacity. Tonedeff begins spitting effortlessly on the song, but kept listeners engaged as his sound went from high to low.
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The formula for cracking the solution to this track is (V)elocity equals (D)ouble-time divided by (T)enacity. Tonedeff begins spitting effortlessly on the song, but kept listeners engaged as his sound went from high to low.
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Tech N9ne “Breathe”
This rapper literally described why he's nicknamed after a 9-millimeter given his fast yet controlled flow on “Breathe.” He's certainly a pro at this form and didn’t need to wait to exhale.
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This rapper literally described why he's nicknamed after a 9-millimeter given his fast yet controlled flow on “Breathe.” He's certainly a pro at this form and didn’t need to wait to exhale.
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Juvenile “Ha”
The original “20 Questions," the title of the track rhymed with every other word as Juvenile posed a series of inquiries that may take a while to respond to. A lyric video probably would’ve made the interrogation session a bit easier.
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The original “20 Questions," the title of the track rhymed with every other word as Juvenile posed a series of inquiries that may take a while to respond to. A lyric video probably would’ve made the interrogation session a bit easier.
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