Wingman.

AUDIO    By TSSCrew on June 17, 2008 at 9:19 pm

Words By David D.

If I had about 75g’s lying around and needed a guest spot for an album, I wouldn’t call Tebunon Pain, Weezy or even Akon.

That dough goes to Mr. Busta Rhymes.

It was about a year ago to this day that I copped T.I.’s album. From the first line he spit on “Hurt” up until his last word on Nas’ new “Fried Chicken,” Bus has been straight murking his guest spots.

“Hurt”- T.I. feat. Alfa Mega and Busta Rhymes

A lot of folks were underwhelmed by the T.I. vs. T.I.P. album. Quite frankly, after hearing this song, the album could have consisted of Tip rapping in Pig Latin and it would be worth the purchase. Busta’s double-time rap is unparalleled and dude made this song his own. It seemed like dude didn’t take a breath through his whole verse as he straight ripped through gutter ass bars culminating in the line “leave an aggin leanin like a quarter past four.” The beauty in Busta’s flow is his ability to make every syllable bounce off those quadruple-timed drums, perfectly contrasting the blaring and slow horns. Busta has mastered his quick-flow craft and it shows on this track.

“Walk Wit Me”- Freeway feat. Busta Rhymes and Jadakiss

Some may think Busta is at a handicap rapping a normal speed on a track with Jada and Freeway. But he absolutely went in with the first verse – “Most of you aggins is corny with ya corn on the cob flow/ Wells Fargo bred, ship it like cargo/ I’m shittin got em sick while I’m whippin the Monte Carlo.” The assonance of these lines, rhyming every alike vowel sound throughout the entire verse illuminates his complex rhyme scheme. All of his “a” sounds carry the same inflection as one another while his “o” sounds have a different vocal tone which makes them rhyme. This creates a maelstrom of rhyming syllables that doesn’t seem to end. Busta again stole the show amongst two great MCs in their own right.

“La La”- Lil’ Wayne Feat. Briscoe and Busta Rhymes

“See I ain’t goin nowhere bitch, you know an aggin been home honey/ money fuckin retarded call it Down Syndrome money.”

Enough Said.

“Fried Chicken”- Nas Feat. Busta Rhymes

While the aforementioned cameos featured sheer shit talking from one of the greats, this track lets Busta get his metaphor on. His knack for detail is great as he prepares the chicken. “It’s like you at a spa the way you lay in the Pam enjoying your buttermilk treatment.” Busta makes story very insular, focusing solely on the lady/poultry at hand. Busta marks new territory in Hip Hop by illustrating the very sensual art of cooking. The superficial outer garments of a female are equated to the fatty accoutrements that make the chicken delicious. This is more than just hot shit- it’s thought-provoking.

Too many rappers are depending on beef, gimmicks, photoshop gangstering to promote their albums. Busta Rhymes has opted for just spitting his heart out on every song he touches. Now I can’t wait for his next album.

How novel…

Previously Posted — “When Disaster Strikes, It Ain’t Safe No More…” | Sizzlin…Busta Rhymes – “Don’t Touch Me” Remix

Posted in AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES — Tags: Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne, Nas, T.I.