Rhymecology: Write Better Rhymes

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Rhymecology: Write Better Rhymes

2021

1h 7m

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The world of hip-hop lyrics has changed, simple rhyme schemes just don't cut it. Rhymes are put under a microscope, and there is no lyrical leeway for emerging artists. This gripping documentary tells the story of Jeff Walker.

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