Author:
Monica Porter
Date Of Creation:
16 March 2021
Update Date:
14 May 2024
Content
Do you want to be a rapper? The following steps can help you write your rap lyrics more relevant and overcome some common difficulties.
Steps
Method 1 of 1: Write your own rap lyrics
Build a rich vocabulary. If you're going to rhyme, it's important to have a little vocabulary to choose from. You should read books and articles that have sophisticated, elegant writing. If a new word is encountered, look it up.
Develop a sense of rhythm. After replenishing your vocabulary, try reading out some of the passages aloud and notice areas where you naturally tend to emphasize. Examples: In English, there are many lyrics, the song is written in the five-syllable Iambic, where the first syllable is not pressed, the second is not pressed, the third is not pressed, and so on until a total of five syllables are stressed and five are not pressed. Developing a sense of rhythm will help you create background music based on lyrics, or write lyrics based on reflexes with ease.- Try saying the word "rapper" in both ways, by pressing the first syllable, not pressing the second syllable, and vice versa. Can you spot the difference?
- While it may sound a little odd, a good way to get used to the five-syllable Iambic is to read Shakespeare aloud. (Find his plays online.) You will begin to notice that alternately pressed syllables sound fluid, natural.
Concentrate. Your writing should aim for a specific goal rather than just rhyme. Rhyme is the binder for words, but the value lies in the message you want to convey. What do you want to say? When you are talking to people, what topics make you feel passionate?- Whatever you choose, be realistic - Raps about the author's own life often get noticed.
Take note. The rap lyrics can appear anywhere - at home, at work, at school, to the toilet and in sleep. Record what happens without editing or moderation. Later as you grapple with difficulty writing lyrics, refer to your previous ideas.
Create a good bait song. The bait song is a pretty catchy part that makes you want to listen to it over and over. For most rap songs, this makes up the chorus. The lyrics do not have to be too long, but the rhythm should be easy to remember and give the listener a sense of excitement when humming.
- For many songwriters, the bait line is the most difficult part to write. Don't be discouraged if it takes you a long time to think of this part - Wait until you come up with a good bait line instead of summarizing your work with a bad bait.
Remember your lyrics. After completing the final draft of the rap lyrics, memorize each sentence word for word. When you perform songs in the studio, you don't want to keep staring at the reminder paper.
Download an audio editing software: If you are a novice rapper, you should use Audacity. This is a free software, easy to use for amateurs and quite quality. If you own a Mac, you can record audio using the built-in Garage Band app. After getting more experience, you should switch to other software like Audio Audition. Although it costs money, this software is better than the free versions.
Browse background music tracks. Select a track you want to use for rapping. You can search for background music in the rap genre on the YouTube site, or download it from a background music distributor. One reasonable way to compose is to pre-seed the main rhyme, then just adjust it to suit the background music.A common difficulty is that if you try to write the main lyrics for the background music, you may find yourself in a "stuck" situation by composing and reviewing at the same time.
Record your rap. Once you have your microphone and audio editing software available, you can now start recording. Insert the downloaded background music into the software and overwrite the recording. Remember to rap emotionally; otherwise your rap will sound like a robot is talking!
Record again. It sounds a bit time-consuming, but this step will give you a wider variety of options. You should record at least one to three times, as the first recording may not be perfect.
Choose the best recording. After you have recorded a few copies, select the recording you find best and delete the rest. advertisement
Advice
- There is no need to be upset just because some people don't like the way you rap. Others may like it, and sometimes more people like it than dislike.
- Persistence. Building a rapping career can take a long time, but use that time to hone your writing skills and come up with better lyrics ideas.
- The rap songs don't have to be written on paper. Many rappers can rap spontaneously. Rhythmic impromptu raps give you fresh ideas. Listening to other rappers rap can also inspire you.
- Ask a few friends to read the lyrics you wrote. Listen to their opinions, if they have any suggestions, take notes. When writing lyrics, consider the suggestions of your friends. Review the text to make sure the changes are appropriate.
- Note that the majority of rappers use rhymes with similar vowels (or consonants) (eg, Kill For, Still For), which are not identical, but quite similar. Put these similar vowels or consonants at the end of the line after every beat and you'll see how compelling your rap track becomes. Remember to count the syllables.
- Make sure the opening is impressive enough. Prepare good rhymes to sow. Example: Man, strong palm down, punch them get 'em strong man. Girls you too but you’ve never heard a girl put it down like this, kill for. (Oh, weak homosexuals, give them punches to make them tough, so are girls but you've never heard of a girl going through such a thing. , from past to present).
Warning
- Don't hold yourself back or limit your expressive potential just because you are afraid of offending someone. In other words, if you are going to say something touching, that should contain a meaningful message; otherwise, you'll just be someone who shoots hateful hate raps.
- You can make up a lot of stories as you write, but make sure they don't offend a particular person or group of people.
