Big Punisher

Not unlike Biggie, Big Punisher  always seemed like the kind of guy you would love to have a beer and share laughs with. He did not take him self too seriously, something that many rappers could learn from. What was dead serious was his flow, lyrics, wordplay and delivery. While he had punchlines he certainly not a punchline rapper. This verse on "John Blaze" from Fat Joe's Don Cartegena album is sprinkled with alliteration and end-rhyme goodness. 

"Soon as I chitter chatter your shit'll shatter"

What a great line that is! What a thoughtful and creative way to describe what happens to rival MCs once you begin to rhyme.

"When I come back like Jordan wearing the four five...

it ain to play games witchu..." Jay-Z

Alright that quote is not related to the post in any way but M.J. is heading to the hall of fame and I am a little emotional about it.

Anyway, It is en vogue for a lot of rappers to brag about how easy spitting lyrics comes to them. The problem is, that for many of them, the only "easy" part is how simple it would be to write some of the half-baked garbage rhymes they spit.

But when I think about rappers whos flow seemed to fit into the easy category the first name I think about is Big Pun.

flow Pun's flow seemed almost effortless. Regardless of the beat, slow or fast, pop or gutter, Pun seemed to ride that shit with no problem. As evidenced by the countless number of imitators after him, many have attempted to replicate his exploits with limited success. Many of them simply seem to be trying to "force" their rapid flow into a small space.

This is a typical Pun rhyme in terms of content, however, in addition to his liquid flow, what stands out to me is the company he is keeping. Shining on a D.I.T.C track with these heavyweights is no small feat.