it depends on what gets you going.........

if you're a metaphor-lovin' type, common all the way......

see: book of life, i used to love her, soul by the pound (rmx), his song on sole in the hole (one of my favs), his verse on beatnut's last album, just to name a few.....

as far as straight flow and rakim-esque emcee stance......tariq will win hands down.....

see: every roots album!!!!!!!!!!!!

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"i write to let my soul fly higher, while ya'll defeatin' the purpose like black highlighters"-wonluv