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An analysis of the most influential, game changing and genre defining rap and hip-hop songs
Children's Story: A Cautionary Tale of Choices and Consequences
The Verse Effect: Lyrics that Changed the Game
16 minutes 50 seconds
6 months ago
Children's Story: A Cautionary Tale of Choices and Consequences
Released in 1988 on The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, "Children's Story" stands as a seminal narrative in hip-hop, weaving a compelling story about the perils of crime and the swift downfall it can bring. Slick Rick's storytelling prowess shines through as he delivers a parable that remains relevant decades later. Below is an analysis of five key lyrical phrases that encapsulate the song's themes and messages.
The Verse Effect: Lyrics that Changed the Game
An analysis of the most influential, game changing and genre defining rap and hip-hop songs
