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Prince Ea raps forwards and backwards in the same verse!

(CBS) - With so much of today's rap lacking real substance Prince Ea attempts to change the game, creating a new breed of rapper, one that makes being smart look cool.

Although it has been done before, writing a verse that works both forwards and backwards is, in my mind, totally remarkable. Forwards, Prince Ea raps about hustling and getting money focusing on popping bottles and partying as more important than knowledge and education.

Flip it in reverse and the second verse focuses on the exact opposite. He emphasizes the importance of going to school in order to get a good education, and targets the benefits of a good education over the pursuit of money and material happiness.

I'd say I'm pretty sure the real message he is emphasizing is the reverse, and it is really refreshing to see such creativity accompanying such a profound message.  For that, all of us here at The Feed give Prince Ea a props and a salute!

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