Jilti seemed to experiment with different creative approaches, some were remarkable (Johnnie Walker), others were forgettable (Nowhere In Public/Bluenoseworm). One bar that didn't sit well with me, and that would be the American Forces one. The wordplay was commendable, however I struggle to find who it is the insult is directed to. KnowP or the Americans. I believe the US does send food aid to Africa, however alot of the food shipments are stolen or siezed by zulu warlords or the like. This would be an African problem and not that of the Americans, therefore I find the diss to be a mistruth when associating it to America. The weight/region concept was thoroughly setup, yet I find the execution itself to be flimsy.
KnowP had a much more enjoyable submission. Bars 1, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, were all quite pleasant. On the contrary, his split Split in half/struggling with Meth drug reference seemed a bit cliche and I didn't react to it in the same manner as the remainder of his verse. But, what should be highlighted is that this was a near-perfect written. Sans the 1 bar that I disliked, this was extraordinarily well-written.
Vote: KnowP
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