Audio: Pharoahe Monch Talks About Writing “Simon Says”

In this excerpt from his interview for the How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC book, Monch talks about his “chrous first” approach to writing “Simon Says”.


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32 Responses to “Audio: Pharoahe Monch Talks About Writing “Simon Says””

  1. Mark Twain Fame (MTF) Says:

    Land in a spittle about religion?…

    *puts on helmet, gets a pillow, and some popcorn*

    ################################################

    July 30th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
    D. Billz Says:

    July 30th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
    We’re told it took more than 10 people to break up the fight, and the NYPD eventually showed up on the scene — but Foxy fled before the officers arrived. No arrests were made.

    ^ Shorty is a beast yo. Clearly she doesn’t have the right male in her life to tame her.

    *sprays Binaca*

    ^^^

    whats funny is sint this the same chick she keeps having problems/disputes/fights with?…her neighbor or sumthin?

  2. kevfrescura de talco Says:

    RJ….

    we went thru this last year. whomever reads it that doesn’t believe thas on THEM!
    i know exactly who i addressed. therefore the intent is sound and rational. i’m free to scribe in this lil white box as i please. to see and type is an extension of the mercy i’m receiving. i’m just an outlet to remind those who may believe in the same thing.

    i can’t keep scribing buhlshit all the time.

    peace be unto you as well regardless.

  3. D. Billz Says:

    MTF

    Actually, the incident with her neighbor was about a week ago. This is a NEW incident.

  4. b Says:

    its crooked i young obama the boss
    convertible coupe i took my cars yamukkah off,
    im hotter than a malatov aint a problem to floss
    whens the last time dominick loss
    i paid dues at a phenomenal cost
    cross hang to the abdominals so adios patna holla get loss
    before them llamas let off rocket launchers i can haunt ya
    ‘diggin in ya pockets arent ya to get me off ya
    send me offers my semi off ya
    all my guns just wanna have fun like cyndi lauper(c)crooked i

  5. Cashmere Cavalli aka Snowbunny Sampson Says:

    but every Bun B verse sounds the same…..he got that Jada syndrome

  6. Suaveebolaetc.etc. Says:

    *daps all*

    @ Ontario heads – I’m hitting up Caribana for the first time this year – any spots that come with a recommendation?

  7. A chick Says:

    Rey Says:
    July 30th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
    The beat to NKOTB’s “The Right Stuff” goes. Drums are hard. (pause)

    Yeah, I fuckin’ said it.
    ————-
    O_o

    And from this day forward you forbidden from speaking ill of Drake or TML ever again.

  8. Mark Twain Fame (MTF) Says:

    D. Billz Says:

    July 30th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
    MTF

    Actually, the incident with her neighbor was about a week ago. This is a NEW incident.

    ^^^

    damn!… Foxy is trippin.

  9. Hopp Says:

    ” And from this day forward you forbidden from speaking ill of Drake or TML ever again. ”

    I’ll do it, then :

    Drake’s overrated and TML is garbage. There.

  10. A chick Says:

    Cashmere Cavalli aka Snowbunny Sampson Says:
    July 30th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
    but every Bun B verse sounds the same…..he got that Jada syndrome
    ————–
    True but 9 outta 10 it’s a solid verse. Same with Jada.

    If it ain’t broke Y fix it mayne?

  11. Rey Says:

    # A chick Says:
    July 30th, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Rey Says:
    July 30th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
    The beat to NKOTB’s “The Right Stuff” goes. Drums are hard. (pause)

    Yeah, I fuckin’ said it.
    ————-
    O_o

    And from this day forward you forbidden from speaking ill of Drake or TML ever again.

    ^^^

    Best part about this comment is that the director’s cut was gonna be: “And the drums are harder than anything on Drake’s bullshit album, despite the fact that Drake is essentially a 2010 Boy Band all on his own.”

    Cheers, A Chick.

  12. b Says:

    but every Bun B verse sounds the same…..he got that Jada syndrome

    ^^^and they all have the word trill somewhere in there.

  13. crooked I Says:

    it’s always a good day when I read my rhymes on a blog.

    that’s whatsup b.

  14. landlord Says:

    Drake is essentially a 2010 Boy Band all on his own.

    ————–

    ^

    sounds like a lotta love right there (c) 456

  15. Rey Says:

    # Hopp Says:
    July 30th, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    ” And from this day forward you forbidden from speaking ill of Drake or TML ever again. ”

    I’ll do it, then :

    Drake’s overrated and TML is garbage. There.

    ^^^

    This.

    *daps*

  16. landlord Says:

    crooked I Says:

    ———

    ^whaddup Jermaine

  17. Free J Says:

    Drake’s overrated and TML is garbage. There.

    ^^^^

    *gasps*

    that that back!

  18. b Says:

    ————–
    True but 9 outta 10 it’s a solid verse. Same with Jada.

    If it ain’t broke Y fix it mayne?

    jada been rhyming the same way since 1995, he doesnt even try to play with the flows or switch up his delivery and its a shame.he’ll never learn.styles too

  19. Free J Says:

    take that>that that

  20. crooked I Says:

    but every Bun B verse sounds the same…..he got that Jada syndrome

    ^^^and they all have the word trill somewhere in there.

    ^ pay homage young brother. Guys like him Scarface, Snoop dog are like pillars to this game. Their swag is both decorative and structural to this hip hop shit.

  21. crooked I Says:

    brother Land, everythings good on the W partnah.

  22. Mag Says:

    Didn’t y’all hear drake don’t give a fuck about internet comments no more…

  23. Free J Says:

    jada been rhyming the same way since 1995, he doesnt even try to play with the flows or switch up his delivery and its a shame.he’ll never learn.styles too

    ^^^

    this. lol yo me and my peeps were sayin this yesterday…lyrically he’s good but if he knew how to change his flow he would be one of the greats, until then he’s barely above average…and i think he missed him time to do it too

  24. Mark Twain Fame (MTF) Says:

    jada been rhyming the same way since 1995, he doesnt even try to play with the flows or switch up his delivery and its a shame.he’ll never learn.styles too

    ^^^

    true.

    I say I dig Bun’s verses and they dont always sound the same. he does use Trill alot tho ha.

  25. Cashmere Cavalli aka Snowbunny Sampson Says:

    pay homage young brother. Guys like him Scarface, Snoop dog are like pillars to this game. Their swag is both decorative and structural to this hip hop shit.
    =================

    pay homage to his group legacy not solo career

    Face is a different story…classic group and solo shit

  26. crooked I Says:

    jada been rhyming the same way since 1995, he doesnt even try to play with the flows or switch up his delivery and its a shame.he’ll never learn.styles too

    ^ diesel engines are built for the long hall…

  27. RNC Chairman Michael Steele Says:

    True but 9 outta 10 it’s a solid verse. Same with Jada.

    If it ain’t broke Y fix it mayne?
    ————————————————–

    If you can’t switch up your flow your style is limited…and how do you plan on sounding good over a variety of beats? Even rappers that are hated on here like Gucci can actually flow different ways. With Jada you know he probably just flips to a random page of his notebook when it’s time to rap. I think he’s good though, but still.

  28. Mark Twain Fame (MTF) Says:

    speaking of crooked i…that session one track as a itnues bonus for Em’s album…is that funkinessssssss

  29. DC (District of Chase) Says:

    To hell with Drake.

    That Joey Crack, I am Crack is so disgustingly despicable.

  30. D_Block_4_Life Says:

    until then he’s barely above average
    ^
    I’m not even gonna touch this one.

  31. Mark Twain Fame (MTF) Says:

    DC (District of Chase) Says:

    July 30th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
    To hell with Drake.

    That Joey Crack, I am Crack is so disgustingly despicable.

    ^^^

    how’s that Preemo track?

  32. b Says:

    J- a- y i flow sick.mad simple right?flows perfectly wit the drums on money cash hoes, thats how real mc’s do it jason

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