"Slick majestic, broke mics are left infected..." Ghostface Killah

Winter Warz by the Wu-Tang Clan is great song. I decided to highlight Ghostface's verse although many would argue his is not the best on the song. That honor goes to Cappadona. In fact, being a Ghostface Stan aside, its kind of crazy that this gets a post before Donna's. While Cappa's is a relentless onslaught of words that pummel you into submission, Ghost works to convey his thoughts in fewer words. Making use of graphic imagery and a collection of metaphors and similes he delivers traditional, Grade A, lyrical braggadocio at its best. 

"Heavyweight rhyme writer..." - Ghostface Killah

There is a short list of rappers who can 'set it off' on a Big Daddy Kane beat. Ghostface Killah is one of them. The beats-per-minute of this Kane track far exceeds what Ghost typically spits to, though you would not be able to tell by listening to it. He is as comfortable on this as he is on a Rza or Mathematics produced track. The content is very much in line with what you'd expect from him, story telling, imagery, metaphors and earnestness. 

Camay - Homeboy Sandman

One late night at work 3 years ago there were only four people in the building, me, two female co-workers and the night custodian. One of my colleagues came to my classroom and asked if I was planning on leaving any time soon. I told her yes, but that the night custodian was still there. I don't remember her response but I could sense that she was still leery of being there. I didn't understand her hesitance. To me, the night custodian was harmless. Just as I was attempting to make sense of her unease, my other colleague walked into the room and was posed with the same question. Before she could even mention not wanting to be there with just the custodian the second colleague almost finished her sentence. It was like she knew exactly what she was feeling. They shared a giggle and left. I left. It took me a while to understand what they understood.

"My nikkas take no like Kobe" - M.E.D

Now, I don't take rape references lightly however during the the aftermath of the Kobe Bryant rape case, you could see how that line really stood out from the this West Coast spitter.

Since his darts on the Madvillainy album, and other random tracks here and there, I have been impressed with the dude. His voice and delivery are two things that standout to me.


That being said I went to the record store and bought, yes, bought at the record store, his most recent album.

I have heard a one or two songs that I liked, but this purchase was not really about that. Just kind of felt like I owed him (as well as Madlib) a few dollars. He puts in an honest effort, and I have enjoyed some of his work over the years so I figured I'd throw him a couple of dollars. Even if it is just symbolic. Been trying to make more of an effort to do that kind of stuff ever since Ghost guilted the hell out of me a few years ago with his diatribe against downloading.

Simile - Ghostface Killah

"I think like the man behind the register"

Starksologist on the "one-step-aheadedness" of his thinking.

Vomitspit - Ghostface Killah

"Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious
Dociousaliexpifragalisticcalisuper
Cancun, catch me in the room, eatin grouper"

The Arsonist bragging about his social awkwardness, again,  "...catch me in the corner not speakin!"

"Got jealous when she kissed Rob, I broke her Chick-o-Sticks"

Originally I  was going to do this post on Ghostface Killah's verse from the song "Strawberry" from Bullet Proof Wallets, but upon closer investigation I realized I could not do so without at least acknowledging the lyrical performance of his co-host. 

 

Killa Sin of Killarmy is one of those rappers who has a small but dedicated following who are passionate in their lauding of him. Very underrated, he has always had the monumental task of being featured on tracks hatched by one of the genre's most pioneering producers, and that feature some of the foremost dart throwers as well. Yet, he never seems to get lost in the moment, often putting forth a solid lyrical effort in the process. This song is no exception.