What Writers Can Learn From Earl Sweatshirt Pt. 2 (feat. Armand Hammer)

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In this video, I break down the writing techniques used in "Tabula Rasa" by Earl Sweatshirt (feat. Armand Hammer). I discuss some of the writing lessons I learned from studying Earl's verse, including how to better write abstract verses, use alternative rhyme schemes, and include impactful imagery in your writing. I also do a little bonus breakdown of some of ELUCID's verse because I couldn't help myself.
This is a follow-up video to the first Earl Sweatshirt Lyrical Analysis, if y'all like this one I'm totally down to do some more Earl videos!
I'm a little rusty editing wise due to being away so forgive the edit being a little rough around the edges.
This was a super fun track to break down and I hope you learned something from it! Let's keep the discourse going in the comments below :)
Background music used in this video:
• Alchemist x Earl Sweat... Prod. Niko
• [Free For Profit] Earl... Prod by MORETH
• (FREE FOR PROFIT) Inst... Prod. Scarim

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21 июн 2023

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@MMfish_ Год назад

Earl one of my favs since he dropped Some Rap Songs. Awesome he has taken some men under his wing and really cut a lane in the underground

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

Agreed, I think honestly what he's done for alot of artists just can't be understated. one of the goats of this century imo

@lilpukey 11 месяцев назад

I’m so old I’ve been listening to him since he called himself Sly Tendencies

@SmellyDonutSpawn 9 месяцев назад

Billy woods and elucid have been making music for over a decade

@jonraymond 9 месяцев назад

FYI not many of the people he’s worked with were “under his wing”. They came up on their own.

@YaeMade 9 месяцев назад

Fax, Earl introduced me to MAVI one of my fav artist who is still pretty underground.

@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz354 Год назад

APPRECIATE THIS SO MUCH genyuinely one of the most insightful youtube videos ive watched in a while

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

so glad you gained something from it! thanks man :)

@jacob2473 10 месяцев назад

@@unknownreviews7259 You forgot to include the first instrumental in the description. Do you mind telling me what it's called?

@Zian08 11 месяцев назад

This is exactly the type of video i was looking for, in depth analysis of rap verses. Thank you so much, this was extremely insightful. I'd like to see more of this kind of videos around

@unknownreviews7259 11 месяцев назад

I really appreciate the kind words! I'm really trying to approach analyzing these verses from a different lens, glad you connected with it!

@MMfish_ Год назад

Read your description too about being rusty editing...props for just getting it done! You rub me as the "All things worth doing are meant to be done well" perfectionist so you just getting the ball rolling again is major props keep it up and get obnoxious about getting your stuff out there cause it's 🔥

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

stuff like this is really what makes getting it done worth it. your input is so appreciated! much love!

@creativemindsyoutube Год назад

I really like that point around anchoring complexity off of simple foundations that we can understand and find a solid ground with. Appreciate the work and title layouts, cheers from England

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

Thank you!! Yeah that was something I really didn't think about until I started looking into this track. Gonna try it in my own writing too and see how it works. Cheers!

@wndrmbjmb Год назад

SICK! is a sick album 👌

@oliverbranch777 Год назад

This was my first Billy woods song I heard and it’s has been my favorite song since from the trio. The instrumental has no flaws in my opinion

@xxnatan-elxx 11 месяцев назад

I think "midnight wax" could also represent "midnight thoughts." When looking into the context of the song, the phrase "tabula rasa" means "blank state." Blank slate as in the idea that individuals have a blank mental state when they come into the world, and are then molded by their nurturers. But "tabula" also means "wax tablet." (According to Wikipedia)

@unknownreviews7259 11 месяцев назад

that's really good, really like that interpretation. thanks!

@joshpepper902 Год назад

you should breakdown EAST next!

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

realistically i could do that both ironically and unironically. the best sea shanty type beat of all time

@leahag3798 8 месяцев назад

This was an incredible video! Thank you

@theonlywizardwashere 11 месяцев назад

this was incredibly well laid out. you managed to break down complex concepts in an incredibly simple manner. 10/10 will be checking out more of your work

@PLPSAINTFRAZIER 11 месяцев назад

Aye dawg, never stop making content. Your a unique creator in the hip hop niche, so you make your money and do what you love from doing RU-vid, I feel it. I'm an artist and you videos bring insight on what I can add to my music. Much love dawg god bless 🙏

@KENFINITY_3K 11 месяцев назад

Nicely done! Loving the dissection of Sweatshirts genius- pointing us to our own genius 🙏🏾❤️ much appreciation

@Yojxmbo 2 месяца назад

Wow this was good! Subbed and please keep it up!

@treysnider2902 11 месяцев назад

Yooo as a fellow writer and earl sweathshirt fan I thoroughly enjoyed this. Being able to talk about different ways to deepen the power of the craft is so important 🙏🙌💗 keep doing what you're doing, it working 👌

@rogueremedy 9 месяцев назад

This video really helped with writing and analysis, thanks :D

@zacstarkey1369 10 месяцев назад

please keep these up!

@carlos.serone Год назад

Amazing video as usual! One of my all time favourite songs.

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

thanks so much!! AH x Earl is literally incredible every time. so much chemistry

@GamesWithBrainz 10 месяцев назад

I looked up armand hammer and slightly surprisingly this was one of the first results. Very happy ive found this channel

@unknownreviews7259 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! Yep, lots of earl and AH talk on this channel so you've come to the right place. happy to have you :)

@ChainsTheChef888 10 месяцев назад

Bro what you said about he doesn't let rhyme scheme to limit him is on point, I love perfect clean rhyme schemes such as compound, multisyllabic rhyme schemes like Lord Finesse, Big L, Big Daddy Kane style of writing and I write like that a lot, with metaphors and clean use of the syllables but I started to implement this poetry type of writing where I don't let rhyme scheme intervene in the process of me portraying an image and then sometimes I go full old school and just write freestyle types of raps with clean rhyme schemes, dope punchlines and a lot of metaphors, making emphasis on the rhyme schemes. Great Analisis!

@unknownreviews7259 9 месяцев назад

thank you!! that's a really nice balance you've got there!

@periodictabloid 9 месяцев назад

Just found your page. Love it. Love form Toronto

@WoeToAllThatWalkTheEarth Год назад

BRO KEEP GOING! your content is food for thought. you got the literature guys and the hiphop heads shaking hands in solidarity. this is my new favorite channel; i’m not even kidding. the artist that you cover unconsciously influence my pen because they’re such good writers so i’m glad there are people like you discussing it. keep doing your thing.

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

Thank you so much bro!! def got some more videos coming out so stay tuned. salute!

@whenthepainends 10 месяцев назад

Dawg, what an analysis. Imma subscribe fr

@unknownreviews7259 9 месяцев назад

thank you so much!!

@twofivemome Год назад

love these videos, just so much care to tha craft, peace

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

much love! its all out of passion for sure. thank you!

@minyaminilla 8 месяцев назад

i love these videos soo much!!!!, never listeend to elucid before so ty for pmo

@unknownreviews7259 8 месяцев назад

thank you!!! elucid is great omg have fun exploring his discog, its a wild ride. def one of the most underrated out there!

@benlem Год назад

great vid as always man, incredible song

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

thanks!! 🙏

@KN93_ Год назад

Amazing dawg. You’re very skilled at what you do, especially being so new to yt. Super impressive

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

thank you so much!!

@astr0sauce 11 месяцев назад

great video mane

@blackout4387 Год назад

such a great commentary video! The editing wasn't rusty at all don't worry!

@Peter-gf4qd 11 месяцев назад

I’ve analyzed earls verse so many times

@anjovimusic Год назад

Fantastic job on this! Love the extra attention to detail you put in and the walking through of your thought process. Another rapper that I adore for his writing is KA the rapper. His style is also thoughtful like Earl's but different enough to warrant exploring in a video like this if you're looking for more video ideas. He has a gift for immersing you emotionally through his wordplay (as opposed to breaking immersion through lyrical miracle antiques)

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

fam I've been thinking of doing a lyrical breakdown on KA for awhile. LOVE HIM. did a review on languish arts on my channel. def expect more videos on him at some point. hes one of the best out there

@anjovimusic Год назад

@@unknownreviews7259 Oh!? I didn't even notice that. Right on man! Excited for you man! You're super bright and your passion for music is infectious.

@peace2gc Год назад

Great video I always enjoy ur content

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

Much appreciated! :))

@JaredSilva_ Год назад

great video man.

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

thank you!!

@noxmoloto5368 11 месяцев назад

THANK YOU FOR EXISTING... MAKE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS PLEASE AND THANK YOU

@unknownreviews7259 11 месяцев назад

NO PROB MORE COMING VERY SOON 🫡🫡

@danielwatts3958 6 месяцев назад

Most structured breakdown yet. I'm a huge Earl fan so I constantly study his lines and to hear it like this opened my thoughts.

@unknownreviews7259 5 месяцев назад

thank you so much!!!

@kevinleonardo2063 11 месяцев назад

What beat is playing between 5:15 & 10:30? Glad I came across this one. What a breakdown 👏🏽 hats off 🤌🏼🎓

@unknownreviews7259 11 месяцев назад

thank you so much!! The three beats I used are listed in my description!

@XXDanimalz 8 месяцев назад

good content,

@gidthaillest 11 месяцев назад

Very good vid

@unknownreviews7259 11 месяцев назад

thank you!!

@kulture. Год назад

Please do Mavi next 🙏🙏

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

He's on my list - I have to listen to Mavi a bit more frequently to come up with a video so I'm working on it! I did the same thing with MIKE. took some time to get into him then did a review on him so, keep your eyes out. I'll probably get to MAVI eventually

@cruxmind 11 месяцев назад

It would be interesting to see this type of writing in mainstream trap songs.

@geminikid609 Год назад

I think chapters rhymes with massive And fragments rhymes with balance Giving it an abab rhymes scheme

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

I could see that too for sure, good point

@geminikid609 Год назад

@unknownreviews7259 I also want to add I love the channel I've been subscribed for a while and I see the passion you have for writing. Its hard to find someone who cares enough to focus on good lyicsim I can't wait for what you do next

@tajonstewart 11 месяцев назад

Smart

@larrybirdsson Год назад

Thats Freedom tower in my town ! boy what u know about that 😂😂

@Clifffields Год назад

Thank you i need to get to work haha

@thomasblanco8838 11 месяцев назад

Hey man, I loved the vid. What was the name of the beat u use at 0:19?

@unknownreviews7259 11 месяцев назад

thanks so much! I listed all beats in the description!

@adebayox4031 11 месяцев назад

Wat instrumental u using at the beginning

@Williamjohns21 10 месяцев назад

Do you have a list of songs with great instrumentals that you think would stand the test of time ? Like the music in the background of the video. I’m trying to enrich my taste and quality and sound in music.

@dannny8232 Год назад

whats the song start from 0:10 amazing video

@NEVERALONETRSTUDIOS 9 месяцев назад

How 2 is insane 😂

@Stateoftheculture 11 месяцев назад

you should do a video of how some of these artist are a brain child of MF DOOM When you study his work it teaches you to be transparent and outside the box

@unknownreviews7259 11 месяцев назад

thats a really interesting idea. gotta think on that some more for sure. thank you!

@Charlotte-bz8ho 2 месяца назад

It’s called spoken word/rap in simple terms their just writing real poems and performing as rap but it’s really a poem

@MrAmazinguy14 Год назад

bro where in the world did you get the knx remix to huey??

@MrAmazinguy14 Год назад

also vid is fantastic!

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

thank you!! I actually used some free for profit beats - gonna link those in the desc

@incognitiveincognito Год назад

Hey man your very insightful into this style of writing your video os are much appreciated. I was wondering if you had an email cause I've been writing rhymes recently and would be cool to get feedback from some similar minded people¿ Or even making a discord for this channel with that being a piece of it would be cool I don't even use discord but I would for that.

@unknownreviews7259 Год назад

Hey thank you! I have both an email and a discord channel (currently about to revive it, its a little slow in there). unknownreviews777@gmail.com and here's the invite link: discord.gg/KqS9xmPW