The Science of SABA: 4-3 Polyrhythmic Flows??

Saba's flow on his track 'Come My Way (feat. Krayzie Bone)' is an example of how emcees integrate a 4:3 polyrhythms into rap. This is word that gets thrown around a lot - but what actually is it? And what does the 4:3 mean? Polyrhythms exist in the traditional music of virtually every culture around the planet, especially in those at the roots of Hip hop. In some African cultures they are said to communicate something deeper - could Saba be capturing the essence of this message in his song? Wrapping ones head around polyrhythms can be challenging if one isn't from a musical background, particularly the 4:3 variation. This clip includes a helpful guide to get you started. When delivered by the most skilled MC's, it becomes adds flavourful groove and syncopation that separates them from the rest. "The Science of Rap" is the collision of the worlds of Hip hop and music theory. As students of music can use Hip hop to learn theory, and as Hip hop practitioners we can use music theory to elevate our craft. FEATURED VIDEOS: "Saba - Come My Way (LIVE, Brooklyn Steel, 04/25/22) (Few Good Things Tour)" by @DannyPaps94 at 00:14 "Volumes - Intake (Live) - The Battle of Los Angeles Live Stream" by @volumesband at 00:39 "Prabhu Edouard - Polyrhythmic tabla and vocal solo" by @prabhuedouard-officialchan1965 at 1:30 "林英哲 ／ 海の豊饒（和太鼓アンサンブル）Eitetsu Hayashi __ Fertility of the Sea (Taiko)" by @senzokugakuen at 1:32 "African Drumming in Trinidad and Tobago….Happy Emancipation!" by @jahvinneptune2280 at 1:34 "The Amazing Aslatua (African Drumming)" by @africandrumming at 1:37 "Grandmaster Flash The Message Live" by @toninhosoultrain at 2:00 🎵 Enjoy more music by Mazbou Q https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_Fn-Tkn0WMjfcdSWQ6fd8rq-BUXTaReH&feature=shared 🛎 Subscribe for updates: https://www.youtube.com/@MazbouQ 📲 Connect and follow Mazbou Q ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/mazbouq https://www.instagram.com/mazbouq/ https://twitter.com/mazbouq https://music.apple.com/nz/artist/mazbou-q/1496717402 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ohC67TQuhtpWYNtcUgrYZ?si=833d67eaae8c40e6 web: https://www.mazbouq.com/ #MazbouQ #rapper #musictheory #rapscience #thescienceofrap #therapscientist