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Freestyle hip-hop may seem like magic – an MC able to effortlessly come up with hilarious punchlines to crush opponents, impress a crowd, or simply entertain their peers. However, when you understand the mechanics behind freestyle hip-hop, you’ll begin to grasp how top-notch freestyle rappers like Supernatural or Juice are able to perform at such a high level. If you’re interested in learning how to freestyle in hip-hop, keep reading:

In simple terms, the more words you have in your arsenal, the more words you’ll have to work with, and the better your freestyle hip-hop will be. Anyone can rhyme simple words like “bat, rat, cat, and sat,” but what about more complex words like “impressive, suggestive, and subjective?” Get yourself a regular dictionary and choose a few words that catch your attention. Then, write those words down and find three to five words that rhyme with each of them (if you struggle with this, you can always use Google or consult a rhyming dictionary).

Once you have a list of unique words and their corresponding rhymes, try to write a basic hip-hop verse using each group of words. It doesn’t have to be award-winning material – the point is to put it down on paper. By writing the words down, you’ll be more likely to remember them during a freestyle hip-hop session.

Now that you’ve composed your hip-hop verse, practice it until you have it memorized. Guess what? You now have a solid repertoire of words and rhymes that you can use in a freestyle. Am I suggesting that you should recite pre-written material? No – but I do recommend incorporating the rhymes themselves into your freestyle hip-hop. Remember, it’s not just about the number of words you know, but the collection of rhymes you have memorized that make for an impressive freestyle hip-hop performance.

The most challenging moments in a freestyle occur when you come up with a starting line but have nothing to rhyme it with. Instead of focusing on your next lyric, you end up struggling to come up with a rhyme on the spot. Save yourself the trouble by learning as many rhymes as possible in advance.

Manuel Marino

Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME

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