“I’m better than the young’uns,” Royce Da 5-9 says about his rap skills, “better than the legends.” I agree if he means most. Jay-Z, 2Pac, Biggie; all overrated. When it comes to dope lyrics, Royce is the real deal. He’s not on level with Eminem and he seems to know it, but this fourth Bar Exam has him rapping probably the best he has since his 1999 debut. There’s a lot of clever wordplay, but his skills plummet when it comes to making whole songs; a problem for most rappers.
my rating : 3 of 5
2017