How to Rap

How to rap We had an email the other day about learning how to improve your rapping ability. So here is a little guide to improving this ability. All musicians and artist should try it – even if rap is not your genre, it is good to experience another type of music, it will widen you horizons! things you'll need: Pen Paper Thinking time Motivation o 1 First off, you should understand yourself and your principals, as well as the image you wish to convey when selling yourself. Find some time to sit alone or alternatively in a group of like minded people, as they are less likely to hinder your growth and development than people who do not share this interest. o 2 Take out a pen or pencil or whatever writing instrument you prefer and pick a random word and write it down on a piece of paper. I suggest starting with your own name, as you may often find yourself using it later on. With your chosen word written (some refer to this as the 'starter word') down on your piece of paper, write down anything you can possibly think of that rhymes with that word.Here's an example:say your rapping name is Dr. Snot, I would write:Snot-*pot, trot, aught, plot, rot, clot, dot, blot, naught. o 3 Now, look at the words that you have written and decide how you can use them on the fly. Often when freestyling, you will say your initial line and have another one (or a follow up line) ready as soon as you've said the last word in the first line. You will find it helpful to have as many of these follow up lines ready as possible for a natural and impressive performance.If your name is Jon, and you wanted a battle freestyle -you may for example say:(initial line) You are (other's name) but I am Jon-(follow up line 1) Ex-Con phenomenon drinkin (your choice) till dawn (tip-even better if you choose something you are drinking at the moment) (follow up line 2) Move on before you get trampled by this mastadon(follow up line 3) (other's name) is soft and creamy like a bon bon(follow up line 4) (other's name) is more likely to get paid mowing my lawn. You could then use these lines in any order and after commiting the lines to memory pull them out as you need them. I recommend memorizing your lines in a random order to help sharpen your non-linear thinking skills. -try reading one of your written lines and then cover them all up and spit one of your other lines. o 4 Repeat the process of word rhyme grouping by choosing other words you commonly use and writing them out into lines. The more of these you can commit to memory, the easier it will be for you to train your mind to pull these groupings out randomly and seemingly instantly. o 5 Find a test subject, preferably a friend who shares the same interest and rhyme around. Have them throw out a line randomly and try finishing each other's lines. This may prove awkward and difficult at first, but over time you will further train your brain to work more quickly and efficiently. o 6 Go to events and learn how to improve yourself by watching others while at the same time making as many friends or contacts as possible. Who knows, if you shine at the right time you might catch a break and/or earn a reputation. (preferably a good one)