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Freestyle Rap Techniques – How to Rap Off The Top in 3 Easy Steps

by | Music, Voice

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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 …

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How to Become a Rapper – It Ain’t Just the Lyrics

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There have been countless arguments over who the greatest rapper is, but few people attempt to define what makes one rapper better than many others.

Is it speed? Freestyle hip-hop abilities? Battle proficiency?

While these aspects may be significant to certain emcees, such as battle rappers like Eyedea or Supernatural, the ability to freestyle does not necessarily translate into record sales, nor do freestylers create timeless songs that leave a lasting legacy. If you’ve ever listened to battle rappers’ albums, you’ll realize this immediately.

So what are the elements of a dope MC? First and foremost, an MC should have a distinctive sound that is instantly recognizable. Listeners shouldn’t have to be told who they’re listening to; they should know from the very first word. An MC should have clever lyrics and memorable hooks, but without a strong voice, the songs will fall flat.

What is vocal character, and how do we define it? There are three aspects of the sound that need to be mastered:

  1. Range: Can an MC rap over both fast and slow hip-hop beats? Can they convey anger, sarcasm, sexiness, strength, confidence, vulnerability? The wider the range of emotions a rapper can cover,
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