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Rappers And Jail

LilDee — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:01:36 +0000

Gucci Mane

In 2005, he served a six-month prison term on aggravated assault charges arising from the 2004 beating of a concert promoter. After he failed to complete community service hours as part of his probation from that crime, he was ordered to report back to prison in 2008. Subsequently, he was also arrested in November 2010 on a bunch of traffic-related crimes and again in early 2011 on battery charges.

Lil Wayne

In October 2009, two years after he was caught in possession of a firearm illegally in New York City, Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. He was sentenced to serve a one-year jail term that began in March 2010.

T.I.

Since he started rapping, T.I's career has been put on the back burner several times while he's served his prison sentences. Most notably, he was sentenced to serve a year and a day in federal prison in March 2009 on federal weapons charges.

Remy Ma

The former Terror Squad emcee started serving an eight-year sentence in March 2008 on a host of different charges originating from the July 2007 shooting of Remy's former friend Makeda Barnes-Joseph.

Cassidy

The Philadelphia rapper was sentenced to 11 to 23 months on involuntary manslaughter charges after being involved in an April 2005 shooting.

Shyne

He was sentenced to ten years in jail in June 2001 for his part in the December 1999 Club New York shooting that included Sean "P Diddy" Combs and Jennifer Lopez.

Tupac

After a woman accused Tupac and several of his friends of sexually assaulting her in November 1993, he was sentenced to serve 1.5 to 4.5 years in prison.

Beanie Sigel

Sigel is currently serving his 24-month sentence for failing to file tax returns at the Federal Detention Center, Philadelphia. He was sentenced to six to 23 months in county prison for illegal possession of prescription drugs, to be served concurrently with his federal sentence

Lil Boosie

On November 29, 2011, Lil Boosie was sentenced to eight years in state prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. On May 11, 2012, a jury found Lil Boosie not guilty of first degree murder.

Ja Rule

On December 13, 2010, Ja Rule received a two-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to attempted possession of a weapon after a 2007 concert. On May 7, 2013, Ja Rule was released from prison early for tax evasion.

C Murder

C-Murder was sentenced on August 14 2009 to mandatory life imprisonment for murder.

DMX

Since becoming a public figure, DMX's multiple arrests have been for offenses including: Animal cruelty, reckless driving, unlicensed driving, drug possession, and identity falsification.

Da Brat

On October 31, 2007, Harris was involved in the altercation that ended in assault at a Halloween party at Studio 72 nightclub in Atlanta. Harris initially argued with a hostess, and when the hostess walked away to talk to her manager, Harris attacked her from behind, striking her in the face with a rum bottle. Harris entered a guilty plea to aggravated assault charges. She was sentenced to three years in prison, seven years of probation, and 200 hours of community service.

Foxy Brown

On September 7, 2007,Foxy Brown was sentenced to one year in jail for violating her probation that stemmed from a 2004 fight with two manicurists in a New York City nail salon over $20.

Lil Kim

In July 2005, Kim was sentenced to a one year and a day in prison, thirty days home detention upon release from custody, and three years of probation.

Maino

Maino did 10 years in prison for robbing and kidnapping a drug dealer.

Mystikal

On June 26, 2003, Michael "Mystikal" Tyler pleaded guilty to sexual battery and extortion. On January 15, 2004, Tyler was sentenced to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to forcing his hairstylist to perform sex acts. He also admitted to extortion. The rapper and two bodyguards forced the woman to perform oral sex, and accused her of stealing $80,000 in checks.

Ol' Dirty Bastard

Ol' Dirty Bastard served time for multiple assault charges, theft, drug charges, escaping a rehab facility and wearing a bullet proof vest. To name a few.

Pimp C

Pimp was sentenced to eight years in prison for violating his probation, which he received because of a previous aggravated gun charge.

The King Of White Rap

LilDee — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:21:48 +0000

Selling 60 million albums worldwide, Eminem is the best white rapper ever, and probably one of the most controversial rappers of all time. He opened the door for white rappers to be accepted as legitimate rap artists. Far from profound, his rap lyrics are mainly comical and for shock value. Many say his claim to fame would be his unique mind and ability to flow.

Whether it's a reflection of his own mentality or perhaps a marketing ploy, he appeals to people with little to no education. That being said, I will run to his aid in defense and say that he would be considered more conscious compared to the likes of Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, and Young Jeezy. He's not the greatest, but he's certainly deeper than the majority of mainstream hip-hop.

Deep lyrics and wordplay are completely different. Don't get em twisted. Although Eminem may not be deep or as conscious as say a Rapmonster would be, he certainly is a master of wordplay. When I say deep I'm talking about thought provoking lyrics. I would hardly classify lyrics about killing your wife thought provoking or deep.

You can say what you will but obviously Eminem must be reasonably intelligent because of the clever wordplay from sentence to sentence using only an 8th grade vocabulary level and his massive acceptance among the african american community.

Female Rappers Of The 80s

LilDee — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:26:06 +0000

J. J. Fad

J. J. Fad is an American rap group from Rialto, California, whose name stood for Just, Jammin', Fresh And Def, and were backed by Clarence "DJ Train" Lars.

Salt-n-Pepa

Salt-n-Pepa is an American hip hop trio from Queens and Brooklyn, New York, that was formed in 1985. The group, consisting of Cheryl James ("Salt"), Sandra Denton ("Pepa") and Deidra Roper ("DJ Spinderella"), was one of the first all-female rap crews.

MC Lyte

MC Lyte (born Lana Michelle Moorer; October 12, 1971) is an American rapper who first gained fame in the late-1980s becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988's critically acclaimed Lyte as a Rock.

Roxanne Shanté

Roxanne Shanté (born Lolita Shanté Gooden; November 9, 1969) is an American hip-hop pioneer. Born and raised in the Queensbridge Projects of Queens, NYC, Shanté first gained attention through the Roxanne Wars and her association with the Juice Crew.

Queen Latifah

Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, model, comedienne, and actress. Her work in music, film, and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination.

Monie Love

Simone Gooden (born 2 July 1970), better known by her stage name Monie Love, is an English emcee and radio personality in the United States. She was a well-respected figure in British hip hop, and made an impact with American hip hop audiences as a protégé of female American emcee Queen Latifah, as well as through her membership in the late 1980s/early 1990s Native Tongues. Love was one of the first BritHop artists to be signed and distributed worldwide by a major record label.

Yo Yo

Yo-Yo (born Yolanda Whittaker on August 4, 1971) is a Grammy-nominated American hardcore rapper and actress. Much of her music has advocated female empowerment, denouncing the frequent sexism found in hip-hop music. She is the protégé of gangsta rapper Ice Cube. Yo-Yo dubbed her crew the IBWC, which stood for the Intelligent Black Woman's Coalition.

Oaktown's 3.5.7

Oaktown's 3.5.7 were a female rap group formed by MC Hammer in 1989. They enjoyed success in the late 80s and early 90s. The ladies were well received by audiences due to the familiarity of them being Hammer's former dancers. Their most famous songs are "Juicy Got 'Em Crazy", 'We Like It (Git Loose), and "Turn It Up".

Ms. Melodie

Ms. Melodie, the stage name of Ramona Parker (née Scott; March 21, 1969 – July 17, 2012), was an American emcee. She was associated with KRS-One's group Boogie Down Productions (BDP), and was for a time married to KRS-One, until the couple's divorce in 1992. She was described by Vibe as "one of the ladies who could sonically spar with the fellas, spit raw lyrics, rhyme from a female's perspective, and hold their own."

The Lady Of Rage

Robin Yvette Allen (born June 11, 1968), better known by her stage name The Lady of Rage, is an American rapper and actress best known for collaborations with several Death Row Records artists, including Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg on the seminal albums The Chronic and Doggystyle. She has been described as "one of the most skillful female MCs" with a "mastery of flow" and "hard-core lyrics".

List Of Famous Dead Rappers Who Were Murdered or Killed

LilDee — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:30:27 +0000

Big L

Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 – February 15, 1999), better known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper. Coleman was born and raised in Harlem, New York, where he started his rapping career with Three the Hard Way. His first professional appearance came on Lord Finesse's "Yes You May (Remix)". He released his debut album, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous in 1995, and significantly contributed to the underground hip hop scene. He created his own independent label, Flamboyant Entertainment, in 1998 where he released one of his best known singles "Ebonics" (1998).

Camoflauge

Jason Johnson (December 9, 1981 - May 19, 2003), also known as Camoflauge, was a U.S. rapper from Hitch Village housing project in Savannah, Georgia.

Fat Pat

Patrick Lamark Hawkins(December 4, 1970 – February 3, 1998), better known by his stage name Fat Pat (also known as Mr. Fat Pat), was a rapper from Houston, Texas who was a member of DEA (Dead End Alliance) with his brother John "Big Hawk" Hawkins and DJ Screw, and an original member of the Screwed Up Click, appearing on such DJ Screw tapes as "Let's Call Up On Drank" (1996), "10 Deep" (1995) and "Return Of The Red" (1997) among many others.

Freaky Tah

Raymond Rogers (May 14, 1971 – March 28, 1999), better known as Freaky Tah, was an MC, hype man and promoter. Freaky Tah was a member of a hip hop group called the Lost Boyz, together with Mr. Cheeks, DJ Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou.

Jam Master Jay

Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002), better known by his stage name Jam Master Jay, was an American musician and rapper. He was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run–D.M.C. During the 1980s, Run-D.M.C. became the biggest hip-hop group and are credited with breaking hip-hop into mainstream music. For working turntable magic on classic guitar records, he was ranked No. 10 on Spin's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. On October 30, 2002, while recording new music at his studio in Jamaica, Queens, New York, Mizell was shot and murdered by an unknown assassin. He was 37 years old.

Yaki Kadafi

Yafeu Akiyele Fula (October 9, 1977 – November 10, 1996), better known by his stage name, Yaki Kadafi, was an American rapper from Irvington, New Jersey. Kadafi's parents, Yaasmyn Fula and Sekou Odinga were both members of the Black Panther Party. The mothers of Kadafi and Tupac Shakur shared a close friendship, this made Yaki Kadafi and Tupac Shakur close childhood friends until their untimely deaths in 1996. Yaki Kadafi was credited for co-writing some very significant hits with the late rapper Tupac Shakur. ASCAP holds the respective records under the name "FULA YAFEU A". Among these 53 records kept by the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers are such notable titles as: Hit em up, Still I Rise, All about U, Gangsta Party and Me against the world, which charted at #1 of the Top 200 Billboard Charts[3] in 1995. That same year, Kadafi and the late rapper Tupac Shakur founded the rap group Outlawz.

Mac Dre

Andre Louis Hicks (July 5, 1970 – November 1, 2004), better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper, and the initial founder of Thizz Entertainment, and the now defunct Romp Productions.

The Notorious B.I.G.

Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper and hip hop artist. He was also known as Biggie Smalls, Biggie, Big, Big Poppa, and Frank White.

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), best known by his stage names 2Pac (or Pac for short) and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2010, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. Rolling Stone named him the 86th Greatest Artist of All Time.

Magnolia Shorty

Renetta Yemika Lowe-Bridgewater (September 30, 1982 – December 20, 2010), known by the stage name Magnolia Shorty, was an American rapper in the New Orleans-based bounce music scene. She and Ms. Tee (Trishell Williams) were the first women signed to Cash Money Records. Her 1997 debut album Monkey on the Dick (often stylized Monkey On Tha D$ck) is considered a bounce classic, and she "was already considered a legend of bounce music" at the time of her death. Offbeat said the album exemplifies "the eccentric New Orleans elements of sexuality, comedy and hard edged dance rhythms."

Slim Dunkin

On December 16, 2011, member Slim Dunkin was shot and killed at an Atlanta recording studio preparing to shoot a music video. He was shot while arguing with another person in the building, who has been identified as another Atlanta rapper, Young Vito. On February 25, 2013, Atlanta rapper Young Vito, was acquitted of murdering Slim Dunkin. However, he was given 25 years for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm.

Lil Phat

19-year-old rapper Melvin Vernell III, who went by the stage name Lil Phat, was found shot dead in the 1001 block of Johnson Ferry Road in Atlanta, GA.

Soulja Slim

James Tapp, Jr. (September 9, 1977 – November 26, 2003), better known by his stage name Soulja Slim, was an American rapper. He is known for writing the U.S. No. 1 hit "Slow Motion".

Rap Music Degrading Women

LilDee — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:45:52 +0000

Rap Music Rap Degrading Women

View many rap music videos and it is blatantly obvious that women are ‘used’ for the mere delight of the male rapper, his friends and anyone viewing. Put simply, it is painfully clear that women are mere sex objects; and this is predominately true of gangsta rap music videos. Consider TI King’s rap music video that dramatizes the song “Why You Wanna.” In this video TI and his boys are reclining on the beach: fully clothed. TI and his friends are scanning the beach and spot many ladies wearing bikinis while the camera focuses on and follows every move of the female’s rear anatomy. Other rap music videos features barely dressed women gyrating their back sides up against the males’ groin area while the rapper is yelling bitch and ‘ho’ at will. Scenes like this are all so common in rap videos: fully clothed male rapper and scantily-clad women. Some of the lyrics are explicitly sexual or raw. In most rap songs, women are only useful for performing some sexual trick or favor (e.g., oral sex).

It’s the American Way?

However, we should not be surprised that these rappers denigrate women since we live in a sex-saturated culture; a culture that has reduced women to a commodity or sex object for years.

Let’s face it: rappers are unfortunately continuing a long legacy of objectifying women in America. We simply live in a time where objectifying women thrives. Why? Because many African Americans have lost all notions of shame, discretion, decency, and guilt.

Tragically, the image of black women has also suffered irreparable damage due to rap music videos. Lil Jon and Nelly careers were based on lyrics that often demean women and videos that border on pornography—with half-naked sisters who gyrate, pop it and generally drop it like it’s hot. Together they ,rappers and record-label executives, are fashioning a legacy that does immeasurable damage to the global perception of Black women because these images are broadcast worldwide.

I’m mad at an industry that shamelessly peddles music videos with images of us as gangsters, players or pimps surrounded by half-naked women eager to please. Quite frankly, I am surprised that more African-Americans, women in particular, have not publicly voiced their disdain over the rap culture’s obsession with objectifying women.

Women need to teach their daughters that they are not required to express their sexuality by wearing tight, short; cleavage bearing clothing. A man or woman’s sexuality is to be enjoyed and shared graciously in the confines of a monogamous heterosexual marriage between husband and wife; one’s sexuality is not something to be paraded.

The Origin Of Hip Hop -1970s

LilDee — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:39:37 +0000

Hip hop as melodies and heritage formed throughout the 1970s when block parties became progressively popular in New York City, especially among African American youth living in the Bronx. Block parties incorporated DJs who performed well liked genres of music, especially funk and soul melodies. DJ Kool Herc, whom many consider the father of hip hop, was one of the 1st to use this technique. Due to the positive embracement, DJs started isolating the percussive breaks of popular songs. This technique was already popular in Jamaica called dub music, and was largely presented into New York by immigrants from Jamaica and elsewhere in the Caribbean. Because the percussive breaks in funk, soul and disco notes were usually short, Herc and other DJs started using two turntables to continue the breaks.

Turntablist skills – such as scratching, blending and/or mixing, eventually evolved along with the breaks, creating a groundwork that could be rapped over, similar to the art of toasting, another influence discovered in Jamaican named melodies.

Rap music in its beginnings were used as an outlet and a "voice" for the disenfranchised youth of the ghettos, describing social injustices, financial and political issues of everyday living.

The first hip hop record is widely regarded to be The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", from 1979. However, much controversy surrounds this claim as some regard "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" by The Fatback Band,to be the 1st rap record.

"Funk You Up" (1979), the first hip hop record released by a female group, The Sequence, and the second single released by Sugar Hill Records.

Despite the genre's growing popularity, Philadelphia was, for many years, the only city whose contributions could be compared to New York City's. Hip hop music became popular in Philadelphia in the late 1970s. The first released record was titled "Rhythm Talk", by Jocko Henderson.

Philadelphia native DJ Lady B recorded "To the Beat Y'All" in 1979, and became the first female solo hip hop artist to record music

How To Write Rap Lyrics

LilDee — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:16:45 +0000

Victorious hip hop/rap lyrics depend on a few things; mainly your flow, which is the rhythm or style in which you spit your lyrics. If you have no experience writing rap lyrics, you can begin by studying flow techniques that have worked for your favorite rappers. You want to be the best?, then you need to study hard and always be prepared.

Why Are Lyrics Important?
The most important part of most songs is the lyrics, or the words of the song. The lyrics are the main content of the song, and are usually the part that is most familiar with listeners. They are an important part of any rap song and it would be a mistake for a rap artist to take them lightly.

In order to bless a beat with your lyrics you will have to spend some time developing a feel for rhythm. Start reading your rap lyrics out loud and pay attention to where you place the emphasis on your words. An awareness of this will help you develop a natural flow to your lyrics.

Make Sure You Are Rapping On A Hot Beat
Wheter you are spitting pre-written rhymes or writing your lyrics to match the beat, Make sure its a hot beat and one that you really feel because it will show if you are not into it. Meditate to the beat and think about the lyrics the track calls for; let it speak to you.

What To Rap About

Lyrics should have a theme. Find a focus point for your words rather than words that just rhyme with each other. The substance of your song should be its message. It can be anything at all; an observation, something that made you want to be a better person, an ex-lover, etc. Whatever you decide, make it a real topic you can relate to because the key to a successful rap song is its credibility.

Keep something with you to write down your song and lyric ideas. Many times an idea will come to mind and when you try to recall it later, you can't. Remember that ideas can and will occur at any place and any time. Be prepared to write them down. Don’t censor what you write; just write it as it comes into your mind.

Develop a chorus for your song
You have to find a hook for your song; This is what most listeners remember in a song and makes them want to hear it again. The hook is usually the chorus of most rap songs. It needs to be catchy and easy to hum. The hook or chorus is probably the most difficult part of writing a rap song.

Make sure your hook and verses coincide. Success will depend on how well the lyrics go together with the hook. The name of the song should be something that's included in the chorus.

Remember to stay focused
Stay on the chosen topic or theme. Your rap song has to make sense to your general audience in order for them to identify with your message. Memorize all of the words of your completed song. Reading from a notebook will not fare well while recording in a studio.

Keep writing, you’ll get there. Practice makes perfect!

Get Signed To Rap Record Labels - Recording Contract Deal

LilDee — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:04:47 +0000

1. Record your songs and if you are able, have it manufactured to CD. Keep copies of your music and always have at least 5-10 extra ones on you at all times.

2. Research and find out WHO you should send your music to. Do not send it to a record label without it being addressed to a person, as it might end up in the garbage.

3. Put your best songs first. If your worst song is first on the CD, they will just eject and toss it .

4. CALL. Don't just send it and wait, call the record label up and ask the person you sent your rap music to how they liked it.

5. Be as professional as possible. Or get a mature individual to handle your business for you.

6. Have people you do not know listen to your rap songs in order to assess the quality of your music cd , before submitting your songs for a record deal contract.

7. Make sure you research before hand. See to it that the record labels and A&R's you are trying to secure a record deal with are actually looking to promote the style of music you make. This will help everyone involved to save a lot of time, it will help you minimize your CD manufacturing overhead, and creates a better opportunity for your music to be heard.

8. The Internet is constantly being used to find the next biggest rapper. You hear about people using www.YouTube.com to host their music and get an audience. Other sites such as www.RapMonster.com are designed specifically for upcoming rap artists and are known for A&Rs from successful indie record labels monitoring such sites. At times these labels may even offer these website users a shot at a recording contract. Upload your rap music all over the internet for maximum exposure.

Tips -
Get a small deal in your city first, use their equipment, and once you have quality music then you can shop for a major record label deal.

Have your buddies or anyone that you feel has an ear for high quality music give you advice or point out your mistakes so you will know what to fix.

Have faith in your rhymes and lyrics, if you do a half ass job, your rhymes will be half assed. If your doing the best you can and think it's good, they might be ok, do not be nieve though, listen to your critics and always focus. Always give your all!!

Keep Working.

Never give up.

Warnings -
Don't quit because you didn't get signed to Def Jam Records. You have to start small and climb.

If people do not like your music, it's not the end of the world.

Things You'll Need -
Access to decent recording
Fire ass lyrics
People you can depend on
Lots of followers/fans or BUILD a known brand like @RAPMONSTER

Top Ten Reasons Rappers Won't 'Make It.'

LilDee — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:32:00 +0000

I try to keep things as simple as possible.. that being said, lets get it!. top 10 reasons you aint gonna make it.

1. You have no plan whatsoever
2. You have no idea what business is
3. you broke
4. you not loyal
5. you lazy
6. you always complaining
7. you dont' listen
8. you not gay
9. you got a job
10. you got a family

I can go on and on and on. you might as well quit.

Rapping Tips, Tricks and Rap Techniques

LilDee — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 18:53:37 +0000

1. Clear your throat and just start freestyling (Freestyling means rapping off of the top of your head. Making up rhymes as you go along. Practice freestyling with other rappers to improve your freestyle skills.

2. Try writing rhymes and learn them by hard. All the while practicing your freestyle skills.

3. Start recording your verses with or without a track. You need to know how good you are by actually listening to yourself.

4. Begin making demos and improve your flow. Flow is all about timing and your pace, flow is very important.

5. Remember to practice freestyling all the time and keep at practice.

6. If making a song, do the beats first then try to rap over it.

7. Don't rush yourself while recording a verse, remember to calm down otherwise you'll either be offbeat or you'll mumble your words. Speak to the Microphone like it was a girls eardrums and your basically flirting with it(be smooth)

8. You'll need to find out what your style is, Yukmouth has a Nasty Monsterous voice, Method Man has a grimey cloudy voice, Snoop dogg has a Laid Back style like Richie Rich, Twista has a fast tongue twisting style, Bone thugs n Harmoney all have the Fast yet Harmonizing singin style. Find what youre most comfortable with and it'll be your gimick.

Tips
Make sure that when you rap, you are feeling your self, remember you can be the best rapper alive if you try.

Never bite lines (steal somebody else's rhymes)!

Form a crew with other MCs to learn from one another.

Once you have written your rhymes, you should improve them by counting up how many syllables are in each line, then editing them to vary your tempo. If you want a steady tempo, keep a relatively similar number of syllables in each line. Once you have this down, you should experiment with different tempos. This will improve your flow.

Keep it real. This means to rap about what's real as opposed to writing rhymes about something thats just plain not true. For example, don't say something like, you have a bazooka and a tech nine, 'cause you most likely don't.

A rhyming dictonary will definitely help.

Speak clearly when you are rapping.

Alot of people want to be like Eminem and Lil Wayne when they rap, just be your own self and rap the way that makes you(The artist) feel confortable.

Warnings
If you don't keep it real or if you bite lines from others, especially famous rappers you will get dissed by a million other MCs.

Do not drop out of school to become a rapper because there's a very small chance you will make it, even if you're talented. Even if you do make it big, there will be time to rap and time to learn.

Do not steal beats there can be serious matters about this.

Dont say anything that will offend a certian type of race or group of people.

Things You'll Need

Basically you just need a pen and paper to start. But on the other hand if you are more serious about rapping, you might need to buy some equipment to record.
Rhyming dictionary. Only if you want some extra help.
Get a rap name. e.g Lil Wayne (Dwayne Carter)

How To Become A Rapper

LilDee — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:51:52 +0000

Rap music is a powerful resource used to express a variety of emotions on a wide array of topics. Most successful rappers combine creative lyrics with a well polished delivery to produce hip hop classics. It takes talent and self-assurance to find your way through the hip hop maze of madness. Beginning a rap career involves more than just grabbing a microphone, babbling a few lines, wearing skinny jeans and rocking a fake iced-out Jesus piece. Use your time wisely to master a unique style that is undeniably YOURS.

How to Start a rap career:

1
Define your style. Although you may be inclined to imitate your favorite rapper, DON'T. Imitation is wack, create your own original style if you want to be taken seriously. While you should definitely listen to the work of other rappers to get a sense of whats happening, avoid being labeled the next clone rapper by making your music and image your own.

2
Choose your words carefully. Write about material on personal and important issues for the best results. Keep a pen and paper or ipad readily available to jot down spur of the moment ideas and concepts. Refine and build upon previous ideas as your skills progress. A great rap line can affect generations of rap music listeners. Unique rap lyrics are readily repeated while lame lyrics are easily forgotten.

3
Build a crew. Connect with a group of like-minded rappers for strength and support. Since beginning a rap career can be intimidating, it's important to surround yourself with people who have your back. Although you may wish to keep your material independent, your crew can provide opinions on material as well as help you face challenges from other rappers. Choose your crew carefully to avoid stolen lyrics and future battles.

4
Perfect your skills. Practice your lines and techniques on a consistent basis. Rap lyrics in front of a mirror to see what your audience will see as you perform your material. Develop your “game face” as you rap with members of your crew. Use any spare time to work on timing and phrasing. The more you practice, the more comfortable you’ll feel when it’s time to successfully engage an audience.

5
Start a beef. Choose to take down a rap legend or even a weaker rapper to propel your status and credibility. Assert your dominance by proving your superior rap skills to your target audience. Challenge your rival to a freestyle contest to make the beef well known. Although you should rap aggressively, violence is not a part of defeating your opponent.