This is uncommon for rap videos, but the effect is powerful. Taro can obviously rap and he can rap well, but this self-displacement clearly shows that he’s more interested in being respected as a songwriter rather than just as a rapper. If you pay attention to the volume of Hi-Tek‘s slap-happy, soulful instrumental, you’ll notice that it nearly drowns Taro out. Every time Madeleine Curtis moans in the background, Taro is rendered nearly inaudible, yet he seems to be perfectly fine with this. This is what happens when rappers focus on their music more than themselves. Hopefully, karma will reward Taro for his focus. Watch “Karma” below.

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