Rate The Bars Season 4 Episode 1 Rate the Bars with Cool and Dre
- January 11, 2019
Rate The Bars is back with its fourth season and the first episode features two hip-hop producers, Cool and Dre. The show is a unique concept in which different artists' bars are rated on a scale from 1 to 5 by the host, DJ Hed, and the guest judges. The guests include music artists, producers, and industry experts. The show aims to appreciate the lyricism and flow of hip-hop music by analyzing the bars of different artists.
The episode starts with the introduction of the guests, Cool and Dre. They are a Miami-based duo who have produced music for various renowned artists like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Lil Wayne, to name a few. The hosts then introduce the first artist whose bars will be rated in the episode - Big Sean. Big Sean is a Detroit-based rapper who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his unique style and lyrics.
The first track that Big Sean brings to the table is 'Bounce Back'. DJ Hed plays the instrumental, and the judges listen to the lyrics attentively. The first judge to give his opinion is Cool, who finds the flow of the lyrics to be impeccable. He also appreciates the clever wordplay and the metaphors used in the song. Dre agrees with him and gives the bars a 4 out of 5 rating. DJ Hed, the host, also rates it a 4 out of 5.
The second track that Big Sean presents is 'I Don't **** With You.' This song became popular due to its catchy hook and Big Sean's unapologetic lyrics. However, the judges have mixed opinions about the bars. Dre finds the lyrics to be direct, and although he appreciates the honesty, he believes that it lacks poetic depth. He rates the bars a 2.5 out of 5. On the other hand, Cool finds the song to be a fun track and rates the bars a 3 out of 5. DJ Hed also agrees with Dre and gives it a 2.5 out of 5.
The third track that Big Sean presents is 'One Man Can Change The World.' This song is a dedication to his late grandmother, and the judges find the lyrics to be emotional and heartfelt. Cool and Dre both give the bars a 5 out of 5 rating. DJ Hed also rates it a 4.5 out of 5.
Next up is the track 'Control,' which features Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica. This song became popular due to Kendrick's controversial verse, where he claims that he is the "King of New York." The judges listen to this song intently and have mixed opinions about it. Cool finds the lyrics to be strong and rates it a 4.5 out of 5. Dre agrees with him and also gives it a 4.5 rating. However, DJ Hed rates it a 2.5 out of 5 because he feels that Kendrick's verse overpowers the rest of the song.
Lastly, Big Sean presents the track 'Blessings' featuring Drake. The judges find the song to be a great collaboration between two successful hip-hop artists. Cool and Dre give the bars a 4 out of 5 rating, appreciating the energy and creativity in the lyrics. DJ Hed also rates it a 4 out of 5.
Overall, the episode of 'Rate The Bars' with Cool and Dre is engaging and insightful. The judges' collective opinion on Big Sean's bars gives an interesting perspective on his skills as a rapper. The episode is a must-watch for hip-hop fans as they get to witness the breakdown of some popular bars by the industry's experts.