How to rap : the art and science of the hip-hop MC

Edwards, Paul First published 2009

About this book

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.

Subjects

  • composition (music)
  • instruction and study
  • lyric writing (popular music)
  • music, instruction and study
  • rap (music)