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Overview

Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, will.i.am—these are just some of the acclaimed artists offering tips and advice in this compelling how-to. Delivering countless candid and exclusive first-person insights from interviews with more than one hundred of the most innovative artists, author Paul Edwards examines the dynamics of rap from every region and in every form--mainstream and underground, current and classic—and covers everything from content and flow to rhythm and delivery. A first-of-its-kind guide, How to Rap provides a wealth of insight and rapping lore that will benefit beginners and pros alike.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781556528163
  • Publisher: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 12/1/2009
  • Edition description: Original
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 44,617
  • Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.90 (d)

Meet the Author

Paul Edwards holds a master’s degree in postmodernism, literature, and contemporary culture from University of London and has done extensive research on rappers and their creative processes, musical theories, and lyrics.

 

Kool G Rap is one of the most influential MCs of all time, with Eminem, Jay-Z, Big Pun, R.A. the Rugged Man, and many others citing him among their influences. Frequently on “greatest MCs of all time” lists, he has appeared on tracks with numerous artists, including Eminem, Nas, AZ, Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes, Big L, Ghostface Killah, and Canibus.

Table of Contents

Foreword Kool G. Rap Rap, Kool G.

Pt. I Content

1 Content Topics 3

2 Content Forms 23

3 Content Tools 41

Pt. II Flow

4 How Flow Works 63

5 Rhyme 81

6 Rhyme Schemes 95

7 Rhythm 111

Pt. III Writing

8 The Writing Process 133

9 Beats and Freestyling 167

10 Structuring, Editing, and Selecting Lyrics 185

11 Writing with Other People 211

Pt. VI Deliver

12 Vocal Techniques 239

13 In the Studio 263

14 Performing Live 289

Final Words 311

Interviewed Artists 315

Index 335

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  • Posted May 15, 2010

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    Want to Learn or Refine your skill

    I am a beginner still in writing rap music so I figured I'd pick up this book for 2 main reasons. The first to see if it would help which it did and I will detail and secondly it had excerpts from my favorite rapper Tech N9ne. Learning more detail about the content of rap music such as the topics, forms and tools really helped open my eyes that I dont have to do just one syllable rhymes and the different types of rhymes I could use. The flow diagram really helped me out alot to learn counts when I feel I am off, and the rhyme diagram also helped to learn how to place words appropriatly with the music. The writing section taught me new ways to try to write and how to properly structure a song. Finally the delivery section taught the largest lesson since Ive began performing talking about breathing control, enunciation, working in the studio and performing live.

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  • Posted February 26, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    I Love It A Fair And Balanced Assessment Of The Hip Hop Mc

    The info in this book is gold
    truth be told
    so read as the secrets of mcing unfold
    soon enough you will excel
    soon you propel and
    be that mc from hell
    for the competition
    and all opposition
    cause they'll know when you rock the mic
    you'll rock it right
    and as you recite
    and get the the crowd hype
    you'll steal the show that night



    Its a Great book they take all the aspects of mcing and break them them down. I kinda thought it was a gonna be more of an underground type book and it does lean that way but many different types of mc's from many eras and styles give their input that creates a happy balance. If your serious about being an mc and not just a lagger grab this one and never let it go

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  • Posted December 20, 2009

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    Wow

    One of the best books I've seen on hip-hop - thoroughly researched by interviewing over 100 rappers, including some of the most lyrical out there.
    There is so much great info and history crammed into this book and it is easy to dip in and out of it as there are so many great quotes on each page.

    Hugely recommended for all hip-hop fans.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 10, 2012

    Rapping is awesome

    Eminem is an amazing rapper

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 25, 2011

    Bad Ass book to read

    Im loving this book. I would recommend this book to anybody trying to learn how to rap. It breaks everything down for you step by step...

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