A masterful wordsmith with a colorful imagination and knack for witty metaphors is the best way to describe him. Vivid, gritty, and visually descriptive is the best way to describe his approach since his introduction in hip hop.  Al-Shid attributes this skill set to growing up in an enviornment where authenticity was essential to ones exsistence and words were considered as genuine as the people they came from. Always looking for a way to add a twist of unconventionalism to meaningful word play it goes without saying that he is not your average MC. Influenced by the essence of true artistry, this solid pillar of east coast has hip hop has created a name for himself by remaining true to his roots.