The beat.
The mood set by common's lyrics.
The story being told.
His pops dropping knowledge at the end.
I wish people understood how masterful this level of putting a song together is.
This shyt >>>>> all the multi's, metaphors, punchlines and whatever the fukk else people want to equate with being a top tier Emcee.
This shyt here is
Also shoutout to the untouchable GAWD J. Dilla