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Have you ever wanted to write a rap song, become a professional at rapping, or are you just plain bored and looking for something to do? This article will tell you how to write a rap song, promote yourself, develop your own style, and more.
Steps
Pick a topic for your rap song. You can rap about school/work, friends,family, or whatever you want![1]
Most rap lyrics are simply made up of couplets, or two rhyming lines. Write about certain things you want to rap about relating to your topic, then try to put it together in rhymes.[2]Advertisement
Once you are done writing your lyrics, practice in front of your friends or family, people who you feel comfortable around with or won't laugh but instead will help you and give you tips.
Raps are talk songs. They go with the flow and follow the beat. When rapping, keep in mind that you talk, not sing. Put a lot of feeling into your words, because if you don't, you might not sound as nice as you wanted.
Practice facial expressions. If you look pained or really nervous while rapping, instead of having fun, feeling excited, and being enthusiastic, the audience will know something is wrong and they won't be impressed by your performance.[3]
Try to connect with the crowd by making eye contact, make them feel special.[4]
While rapping, move, swagger, or walk around a little, don't be stiff. Watching a person stand around all day is boring.[5]
Develop your own distinctive style. You can study other rappers' styles, and find out what sounds bad and what sounds good. Don't be too predictable.
A good way to promote yourself if your name is not already known is to pass out flyers or make t-shirts with your song, album name, or band printed on them.
Never hold the microphone down to your side. It gives the impression you don't want to be there and the audience won't hear you properly and you may get bad feedback.
Give the audience an experience they will never forget. Start off with a hype song everyone would know you for, something that reflects your own self and something they haven't heard before.Advertisement
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- QuestionHow can I practice vocal skills?
Community AnswerRap along to your favorite songs, work with a mentor you admire and practice free styling to different beats. - QuestionHow can a rapper rap without stopping?
Community AnswerYou have to find small breaks in the song and quickly take a breath. That's how most people do it. - QuestionHow do I control my voice when I'm going to beat between two topics?Community AnswerControlling your voice while rapping is mostly a matter of breathing correctly. Try to pay attention to how and when you take your breaths and try to imagine how the next part of your song should sound before you go into it.
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Tips
- Rap about something you have experienced.Thanks
- Practice everyday.Thanks
- Try to crack your brain for rhymes.Thanks
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Warnings
- Not everyone will like your style.Thanks
- Don't do anything stupid which might ruin your reputation while on stage.Thanks
- Don't try to steal another rapper's style.Thanks
- Always keep it real for the year in which you are rapping ( i.e always)Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.wirerealm.com/info/how-to-learn-to-rap
- ↑ https://www.wirerealm.com/info/how-to-learn-to-rap
- ↑ https://www.openmicuk.co.uk/advice/building-stage-confidence-for-singers/
- ↑ https://www.openmicuk.co.uk/advice/building-stage-confidence-for-singers/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/may/10/tips-stage-performance-singing
- Can't Stop Won't Stop - book on history of Hip-Hop and how the genre evolved.
- Classic Material - book reviewing many classic Hip-Hop albums and detailing why their lyrics are timeless.
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