Studying rap...

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Adam|Ross
Adam|Ross Members Posts: 179
edited August 2011 in Waiting To Exhale
I don't know if this is the right section to post this in but whatever. I hear rappers, eg Game talking about studying 'classic' hip hop albums in order to improve their craft. My question is, how on earth do you study these albums? What are some things to look in to for people who would like to be lyricists and not 'racks on racks on racks' rappers?