![]() ![]() Keep in mind that there is no device more powerful in music or lyrical content than storytelling. Learn how to tell a story, be consistent, and have an introduction, followed by the bulk of the story, and then the conclusion. Of course, this is just an example, but I hope I've gotten my point across. In the chorus, you can spit catchy lyrics which bind the whole story together and offers an overview for the main message of the song. You could start the first verse talking about where you originally lived, go on to talk about the actions you took to move forward and change things up, and then finally talk about where you are now and how things have change for you. So, for example, let's say you choose to rap about how you went from living in one neighborhood to a better one later on. In essence you want to learn how to make a story progress, meaning it needs a beginning, middle and an end. If you really want people to respect you for your lyrics and increase your chances of going mainstream, you need to learn how to put a proper song together.īy this, I mean you need to learn how to pick a subject, and stick to it from start to finish. While “freestyle rap” is good for showcasing your individual ability to think on the spot and highlight your punchlines and bars, they can only take you so far. Good Rap Lyrics Should Have A Beginning, Middle And End (Tell A Story) That will make you stand out from the droves of others who aren’t giving much attention to their lyrics. Another advantage of not insisting on rhyming every lyric is that it can become a stylistic quirk of yours. Also when you do rhyme, be sure to think of ones which haven't been used a lot before for your harder hitting lyrics.Ī good quality Rhyming Dictionary can help you find words which still rhyme, but aren't over used and will help you stand out. This will allow you to use more words in your rhymes, and not limit the things you can rap about. ![]() ![]() Instead, mix rhyming and flowing, something that's again covered in the above guide I just linked to. Neither of the above are traps you want to fall into, so try not to put too much emphasis on rhyming. Mainly in terms of your lyrics, but also in terms of flow as you fall into a much used pattern. There are a lot of rappers that always have to rhyme, and by doing the same, you'll increase the chances that you'll sound like them.
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