Samara Cyn is rap's best new writer
EPISODE 473
How do you write a rap verse that's clever without saying so? Samara Cyn, one of the sharpest young writers in hip-hop, joins us to talk about Detour, her new EP about going analog. We get into wordplay versus narrative, the Missy Elliott blueprint behind "oooshxt!", and why she takes a knee in the vocal booth when a line won't come out.
Songs Discussed
Samara Cyn — "Sinner"
Samara Cyn "BUSHWICK"
Samara Cyn — "FREE"
Samara Cyn — "Highest"
Samara Cyn — "oooshxt!"
Samara Cyn — "summer's turning"
Samara Cyn — "over influence"
Samara Cyn — "Nomad"
Samara Cyn — "Bad Brain"
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