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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.
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 February 26, 2010
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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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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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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.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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Straight to the point advice, is in this book
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If u say this book is lame or boring ur dum. Its AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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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 ...