Rate The Bars Season 4 Episode 4 Rate the Bars with Master P
- February 4, 2019
In season 4 episode 4 of Rate The Bars, Master P takes his turn critiquing the lyrical content of some of today's biggest rappers. The show begins with host B.Dot and DJ Hed introducing the hip hop mogul and welcoming him to the show. Master P, best known for hits like "Make 'Em Say Uhh!" and "I Miss My Homies," takes a seat on the couch and gets ready to evaluate bars from a selection of rappers.
The episode kicks off with a verse from Lil Wayne's 2013 hit "Love Me," featuring Drake and Future. Master P seems to be impressed with Lil Wayne's flow, saying "he's got a lot of swagger," and complimenting the way the "bars just ride."
Next up is a verse from Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow," which Master P deems "smokin' hot." He praises her for her strong delivery, and says that her lyrics convey an amazing level of confidence.
Then, we move on to some newer talent with a verse from Polo G's "Rapstar." Master P seems to connect with Polo G's message, noting that he "comes from the struggle and speaks for the people." He also praises his creative use of metaphors.
The next set of bars come from veteran rapper Jay-Z's "22 Two's" off of his 1996 debut album "Reasonable Doubt." Master P seems to appreciate the clever wordplay and alliteration in this particular verse.
Moving on, we hear a verse from the late Pop Smoke's "Welcome to the Party." Master P praises the energy and urgency in Pop Smoke's delivery, saying that "he came to get it done." He also notes that Pop Smoke's style was unique and innovative, and that he left a lasting impact on the industry.
After that, we hear from Megan Thee Stallion with a verse from her song "Hot Girl Summer." Master P says that Megan is "bossin' up" and that he can tell she's having fun with her music. He also notes that she has a strong, confident delivery that's indicative of her personality.
The final set of bars come from 2Pac's verse on his song "My Block." Master P speaks highly of 2Pac's legacy, calling him a "genius" and noting that he was able to convey real emotion in his music. He also says that 2Pac had a way of reaching people that was unmatched.
In addition to evaluating the bars, Master P also offers up some advice for aspiring artists. He stresses the importance of branding and marketing, saying that the music is just a small part of the equation. He also encourages artists to stay true to themselves and to their message, regardless of what others may think.
Overall, this episode of Rate The Bars provides an interesting and insightful look at the world of hip hop, with Master P offering up his thoughts and opinions on some of the genre's biggest and most enduring artists.