Rapping can be traced back to Africa centuries before hip
hop music existed, the griots of west Africa were delivering
rhythmic poetry over drums and other
instrumentation. Rap or Hip Hop in its purest form is
essentially poetry that is performed with a beat.Throughout
this insrtuctable I will give you all the necessary steps to
become a good rapper. If you follow all the steps
necessary you could be making rap classics in no time.

STEP 1: DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
To become a great rapper you have to take notes from the
greats and see what makes them special. Instead of
listening to verses from your favorite rappers, take time out
to sit and dissect their lyrics. Often time we hear a line in a
song that we really like, but have you ever wondered as to
why you thought that line was so amazing? Or what literary
device was utilized? You can't perfect something if you don't
understand it. Also, it is important to understand and
respect the history of rap, even if the times have changed.

STEP 2: PRACTICE MAKE PERFECT!
Every great rap artist had to practice to be where they are
today. When you first begin to write it may be frustrating
because your rhymes don't come out sounding like
anything off Jay Z's album. It is vital to understand that
when you first begin to write your lyrics WILL suck. Nobody
sounds like Nas their first time writing a rap. It takes time
and patience and after a while you notice that you are
gradually becoming better. Eventually you will develop as a
artist, but you have to practice as often as possible.

STEP 3: ORIGINALITY
It can be extremely difficult to be recognized in the rap
industry, because it seems as though everybody wants to
be a rapper. So, in order to separate from the pack we're
going to have to use a little thing called originality.
Originality is the main thing that will get your noticed in a
industry full of recycled artists. Don't be afraid to be
yourself, even if you think it might be perceived as strange.
If you're avid about what you're talking about you will gain
respect. Hip Hop needs more insular artists to push the
genre forward so it can continue to thrive. The more
original and talented you are the more you will be
recognized.

STEP 4: INTROSPECTION
Rappers have to be able to make a connection with their
audience on a personal level. Sometimes that requires an
artist to be vulnerable and delve into their psyche. Which is
hard for a majority of rappers to do, because rapping has
been associated with toughness. However, when
introspection is done correctly you gain die hard fans
because they can relate to you on a personal level. That's
the difference between having your 15 minutes in the spot
light, and leaving your mark in Hip Hop forever

STEP 5: BE CREATIVE!
Go where no other artist has dared to venture into. Hip Hop
is still a relatively new genre waiting to be explored by new
talents. Don't think for one second that once you find your
sound you have be confined to that box. You are an
aspiring Hip Hop ARTIST, and artists push boundaries and
knock down barriers. The epitome of reinvention is Kanye
West, he continuously surprises his audience and almost
sounds like a new artist with every release of an album. If
you didn't know who Kanye West was and just listened to all
of his albums you would think each album was from a
different artist. Come up with creative concepts, and
captivate your audience.

STEP 6: CONTROVERY
Hip Hop is the art of story telling, often told by but not
restricted to the point of view of black males. Hip Hop has
ruffled feathers more than any other genre because it
penetrated the households of suburbia. With that being
said don't be afraid to say anything you feel is necessary to
progress society, that's not to say you should go on a lyrical
rampage and offend people, but you should definitely
exercise your artistic license.

STEP 7: DELIVERY
Delivery is key in keeping the listener entertained. Being
able to time your words to build suspense and force the
listener to pay closer attention to your words can make or
break a hip hop artist. Delivery in Hip Hop is the equivalent
of comedic timing, with the correct timing any joke
becomes funnier. However if a comedic pause is too short
or too long then it kills the jokes pun. Masters of delivery
were Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, each very different
but equally as potent.

STEP 8: SWAGGER
Hip Hop is a very egotistic and braggadocios genre. An artist
has to have a swagger about his or her self. Not to say you
have to be the trendiest rapper in the game but you should
certainly rock whatever you do wear with the upmost
confidence. Because that is what swagger truly is, being
bold enough to be true to whom you are. However it
doesn't hurt if your flossing quite as hard as Jay Z, his
influence is off the charts. I vowed to never pop another
molly after listening to "Tom Ford".

STEP 9: PERSONALITY
Personality goes a very long way. One of the biggest
personalities in hip hop history belongs to Eminem aka
Slim Shady. His persona swept across the nation and
grabbed hold of teenagers everywhere. His edgy, "Don't
give a Bleep" attitude made people care about what he was
going to say next even more. Its common to see rap artists
with a lot of personality, rappers often make alter egos so
they can give the audience all the personality they can
handle.

STEP 10: STAGE PRESENCE
A rapper should be able to control the crowd. Don't stand in
one spot awkwardly clutching the microphone. You won't
last long as an artist if nobody wants to see you perform.
Practice having stage presence and interacting with
the crowd to make them feel like they're part of the show as
well. If you have a great presence on stage then people will
be dying to come to your concerts. Watch out though, some
fans get really attached.

STEP 11: SIGNIFICANCE
A mark of a great rapper is having lyrics that are so
significant that they transcend time. Tupac Shakur is still a
prevalent artist to date because of the cultural significance
of his lyrics. When someone is so influential its hard to let
them go, which is why there is a Tupac sighting about once
a month. If you want to be remembered find a issue you
feel passionately about and let your voice be heard. You
don't only represent yourself anymore you are a voice for
people who feel the same way you do.

Good write up there. Some guys just want to jump on a beat and drop useless rhymes like I am on the radio trying to get my video on a telievison I had a vision to go on a mission where I can fulfil my ambition. they dont care bout studying complex rhymes and links. They dont know what a punchline is. If asked they say I dont play piano but am always on keys is one badass punchline. One advice Dont listen to lil wayne, future, bobby schmurda, soulja boy, migos, young thug and rea srmund these guys got nothing lyrically. And please Olamide, lil kesh and their likes are poor in anything lyrical. Go for guys like Vector, Kahli Abdu, Jagz, X.o senavoe, Eminem, Jayz, Nas, J.cole, kendrick, Chino xl, Immortal technique, cannibus, Slaughter house And Aotp or Jdmt. Got lots of other great names but this will suffice for now.

acenazt:
Good write up there. Some guys just want to jump on a beat and drop useless rhymes like I am on the radio trying to get my video on a telievison I had a vision to go on a mission where I can fulfil my ambition. they dont care bout studying complex rhymes and links. They dont know what a punchline is. If asked they say I dont play piano but am always on keys is one badass punchline. One advice Dont listen to lil wayne, future, bobby schmurda, soulja boy, migos, young thug and rea srmund these guys got nothing lyrically. And please Olamide, lil kesh and their likes are poor in anything lyrical. Go for guys like Vector, Kahli Abdu, Jagz, X.o senavoe, Eminem, Jayz, Nas, J.cole, kendrick, Chino xl, Immortal technique, cannibus, Slaughter house And Aotp or Jdmt. Got lots of other great names but this will suffice for now.

What of Nig.ga raw

Wack

Anyi3:


What of Nig.ga raw

like I said there are many names I would have called.

maestrodavy:
Wack

asin wack rappaz will be like "my blood is so full..u can call me bloody fool"

acenazt:
Good write up there. Some guys just want to jump on a beat and drop useless rhymes like I am on the radio trying to get my video on a telievison I had a vision to go on a mission where I can fulfil my ambition. they dont care bout studying complex rhymes and links. They dont know what a punchline is. If asked they say I dont play piano but am always on keys is one badass punchline. One advice Dont listen to lil wayne, future, bobby schmurda, soulja boy, migos, young thug and rea srmund these guys got nothing lyrically. And please Olamide, lil kesh and their likes are poor in anything lyrical. Go for guys like Vector, Kahli Abdu, Jagz, X.o senavoe, Eminem, Jayz, Nas, J.cole, kendrick, Chino xl, Immortal technique, cannibus, Slaughter house And Aotp or Jdmt. Got lots of other great names but this will suffice for now.

ma Jen Gbo,lil Wayne Has Got The Dopest Punchlines Ever,thugga Has A Dope Persona,rae Sremmurd Has Originality,j Cole No Sabi Rhyme And Wu D Fck Listens To Slaughterhouse,those Guys Are Wack As Bleep,bobby Shmurda Has Dat Gangsta Persona That Tupac And The Father Of Hiphop Icecube Got,besides Hiphop Is A Genre About Expressin Ursef As Stated By D Op,its Nt About Ffg A Particular Order Of Things,its About Bein Diff Like E.G Drake,weezy F,future,thugga,wiz Khalifa,snoop Dogg,ludacris Etc You Wld Knw If You Took Mre Time In Studyin It Than Watchng Porn, B****

IniwavesCME:

ma Jen Gbo,lil Wayne Has Got The Dopest Punchlines Ever,thugga Has A Dope Persona,rae Sremmurd Has Originality,j Cole No Sabi Rhyme And Wu D Fck Listens To Slaughterhouse,those Guys Are Wack As Bleep,bobby Shmurda Has Dat Gangsta Persona That Tupac And The Father Of Hiphop Icecube Got,besides Hiphop Is A Genre About Expressin Ursef As Stated By D Op,its Nt About Ffg A Particular Order Of Things,its About Bein Diff Like E.G Drake,weezy F,future,thugga,wiz Khalifa,snoop Dogg,ludacris Etc You Wld Knw If You Took Mre Time In Studyin It Than Watchng Porn, B****

and later you go say u know hip hop

acenazt:
and later you go say u know hip hop

dude am a rapper and producer,bn rappin since i was 5,u barely even knw d diff btw wordplay and punchlines,hiphop is meant to serve as an art,and evrybody knws art is bout expressing yourself,u wld knw if u watche The Message On BET.

IniwavesCME:

dude am a rapper and producer,bn rappin since i was 5,u barely even knw d diff btw wordplay and punchlines,hiphop is meant to serve as an art,and evrybody knws art is bout expressing yourself,u wld knw if u watche The Message On BET.

hahahhahahahahaha nah man not every one spits punchlines even I get em right by mistakes I'm more of a philosophical MC I express feelings. So it doesn't matter hoe you do it just do it right.

Anyi3
maestrodavy
IniwavesCME
acenazt

all you guys have spoken well and have made good points but still some rappers are good at delivering lines while some are good at writing lines

am a songwriter and lyricist,if you need a song,a verse,mainly anything you know you can write by yourself then holla me

songwriterkadiri@yahoo.com

Awesomeking:
Anyi3
maestrodavy
IniwavesCME
acenazt

all you guys have spoken well and have made good points but still some rappers are good at delivering lines while some are good at writing lines

am a songwriter and lyricist,if you need a song,a verse,mainly anything you know you can write by yourself then holla me

songwriterkadiri@yahoo.com

same man am better at writing em.

acenazt:
same man am better at writing em.

some are good,some are better,but am a professional