I don't feel the loser should think negatively of themselves or their writing. These things really are more about producing pieces you're proud of.
Black did a character piece and Nigma went with social commentary. Nigma, I thought (like others) that your style worked against you here. Yours read as more of a rap verse, which is fine, I like rap, but when I'm reading Black's verse it comes across as literature. It gives his verse a flow better suited to being read. Nigma's assault on tobacco companies was also a bit all over the place. I got the sentiment, but it was delivered in a kind of rushed and (beautiful but) sloppy way. It was technically sound, and skilled, but conceptual delivery was lacking a little.
Again, I think winners and losers on things like this are somewhat counterproductive, but it's what gets people motivated, so...
Vote - Black
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