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- How to rap : the art and science of the hip-hop MC / by Edwards, Paul,1982-author.(CARDINAL)497251; Kool G Rap(Musician),writer of foreword.;
Foreword by Kool G Rap -- Introduction -- Part I: 1. Content -- Content topics -- Real life content -- Fictional content -- Controversial content -- Conscious content -- Club/Party content -- 2. Content forms -- Braggadocio/Battling form -- Conceptual form -- Story form -- Abstract form -- Humorous form -- 3. Content tools -- Imagery -- Similes, Metaphors, and Analogies -- Slang -- Vocabulary -- Wordplay -- Punch lines -- Part II: 2. Flow -- 4. How flow works -- the Flow Diagram -- Beats and Bars -- Syllable and stressed syllables -- Fitting the lyrics to the beats -- Rests -- Overlapping bars -- How is the flow diagram useful? -- More examples -- 5. Rhyme -- Perfect rhyme -- Assonance (Vowel Sound Rhyme) -- Alliteration and consonance -- Compound rhymes (Multisyllable rhymes) -- Coming up with rhymes -- 6. Rhyme schemes -- Types of rhyme scheme -- Extra rhymes -- Number of rhymes in a bar -- Rhyme placement -- 7. Rhythm -- Coming up with rhythms -- The Pattern Diagram -- Patterns of rhythms -- Rests-- Part III: Writing -- 8. The writing process -- Research -- Ways of writing lyrics -- Places to write -- Times to write -- How long does it take? -- Writing in one go or in pieces -- Keeping or changing the process -- 9. Beats and freestyling -- Writing with or without the beat -- Picking beats -- Rapping and producing -- Freestyling -- 10. Structuring, editing, and selecting lyrics -- Song structure -- Editing lyrics -- Selecting which lyrics to use -- Selecting singles -- 11. Writing with other people -- Writing in a group -- Guest verses and other short-term collaborations -- Ghostwriting -- Producer writing input -- Part IV: Delivery -- 12. Vocal techniques -- Breath control -- Enunciation -- Vocal style -- Taking care of your voice -- 13. In the studio -- Reading or memorizing the lyrics -- Practicing the vocals -- Deciding where to breathe -- Guide vocals -- Recording over several takes or in one take -- Number of takes -- Doubling up and ad-libs -- Further editing the lyrics -- Producer vocal direction -- 14. Performing live -- Confidence and showmanship -- Using the Mic and the PA system -- Rocking the crowd -- Being spontaneous, improvising, and freestyling -- Adding something extra -- Working with a Hype Man, DJ, or group -- Learning from other artists performances -- Rehearsing -- Final words -- Interviewed Artists -- Index.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.--Publisher description.- Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Handbooks and manuals.; Rap (Music); Rap (Music); Musical meter and rhythm.; Popular music; Rap (Music); Lyric writing (Popular music);
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