For all rap fans, how do u write rap lyrics and actually rap?

Question

I know Im white and all, but I want to learn and hopefully have a skill for rapping. But I dont know how to write lyrics. Oh and also anything like rock songs. I want to learn to write music and I dont know how.

Answer 1

For the most part, it's pretty much like writing a poem - expressing thoughts, emotions, personal experiences, etc. But the really good MCs have the following:

- Variety, especially concerning subject matter. In other words, you shouldn't be talking about how much money you have, how many girls you've been with, etc. in every single song. If you have to use that kind of subject matter at all, try to keep it to a minimum.

- Substance. Life isn't all about sex, money, drugs, etc. Your rhymes shouldn't be either. Feel free to talk about world issues, personal struggles, etc. It's alright to talk about subjects that actually mean something. But if you don't want to talk about things that are so serious, or you think your own life is too boring to be the subject of a song, feel free to make up imaginary situations or talk about somebody else you know. Lots of people embellish in their music.

- Good Wordplay. Feel free to break out the Thesaurus if you have to. The bigger your vocabulary, the more ways you have to express yourself. Also familiarize your self with the simile and the metaphor. All the good MCs use them.

- Delivery. I can't stress this enough. Delivery is all about saying what you have to say with confidence. Sometimes an MC's confidence can carry a song all on its own, even when the lyrics aren't that good.

- Cleverness. Feel free to include all the funny, smart-***, sarcastic remarks you want in your lyrics. A lot of times, people will remember a song just because it's clever or funny.

And, if all else fails, go right to the source - look up the lyrics of songs by your favorite rap artists. Take note of how their songs are written to see what works and what doesn't for you. But please, by all means, don't feel like you have to write or rap like somebody else just because their style is what's hot right now. Real hip hop fans will respect you more if you just be yourself and do your own thing.

Hope this helps. :)

Answer 2

I dont have any idea @ all about ur rap situation,but rock music is more of past times youve had,funny things thats happend,hate,love,or just stating ur point about something.one of my favorite topics to write about is death because i know that everyone can relate to them.plus the death topic can open your mind to more deeper song.but it all depends what kind of rock ur into.u could like emo,punk,metal,oldies,or classic.Oh and your betraying rock n roll 4 likin rap.hope this helps....