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Fakin' The Funk

exaggerated enunciation
east coast rap roots
funk influences
a knack for catchy hooks
danceable beats
syncopated beats
funk beats
heavy use of guest rappers
use of call-and-response vocals
consistent rhyme patterns
aggressive rapping
lyrics about the rap industry
violent lyrics
boastin' lyrics
a repetitive chorus
use of modal harmonies
a tight kick sound
acoustic drum samples
an acoustic bass riff
the heavy use of funk samples

These are just a few of the hundreds of attributes cataloged for this song by the Music Genome Project.

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