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Answer by Kgreasy
Submitted on 12/8/2003
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Aieght first do not listen to ppl like nelly and lil john. Go get classic rap albums like jayz reasonable doubt and nas illmatic (if u dont noe watz classic ask around). You have to listen to alot of rap to even attempt to be good, make sure itz varied. next freestyle alot. freestyle anywhere you can and dont rush it. go slow and start wit simple words like dog and log. Go on to rhymin sentences.then start writing ideas and thoughts that rhyme. then start freestyling to beats. then start writing to beats. Then u might be decent. if you get good dont get too cocky cuz dere is alwayz someone betta who will knock u down. Dont be afraid to battle a person who spits better than you. To defeat them listen to great lyricists like rass kass, chino XL, canibus and eminem. and make fun of them ( if ur not funny betta start watchin some comedies or somethin). Also, alwayz be aware of the culture by watching interviews, videos, going to allhiphop.com, and wearing tha gear. So go get started.

Answer by AJMc
Submitted on 2/16/2004
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to write rap lyrics, i think you need to have "poetic license" (probs spelt wrong) now i aint sum little geek from a private skool, im a normal guy, who has been rappin/djin/mcin since i was about 6ish. me and my mates used to listen to it 24/7 and i jus liked it, so i thot i wud make up my own lyrics. i chose a word such as "round" that had many other rhyming words E.g. sound, ground, found, pound, mound, etc. then u must take this word "round" and write down 4 words that rhyme/sound gd widit. when u hav them, make 4/5 lines, and put them together, then take another word and do the same "log" write down 4/5 rhyming words "fog, sog, dog, pog, god" and write lines to go withit, once you have a nice size chapter of words, get a rhythm u like and start changing it, until it sounds gd wit da beat, then speed it up lots so u cant tell wot ur sayin, then slow it down, so u get used to sayin it at every speed. then say it at the speed that best suits u/the song and there u hav ur 1st rap song. u can rite about nethin, from school/work to holidays and "always" use metaphors/similies because this helps bigtime. hope this came in useful - AJMc/4! (its not about bein betta than ne1 else)

Answer by Archapello
Submitted on 9/8/2004
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I be from da south of Africa,Zimbabwe. I've been rappin 4 bout 1 and a half years. What helped me to start writin ill lyrics was listening to rappers i favoured da most and gettin an idea of how they flowed. For example,for (HUMOUR) i listened to Ludacris,Eminem and Missy Elliot. For (GANGSTA GUN) type i listened to Tupac,and 50 cent. There are many other guys out there like Jay-Z!! ALL THE ANSWERS TO WRITIN PHAT LYRICS ARE CONTAINED ON THOSE RAP ALBUMS YOU BUY. Just think of da type of song you wanna write and what type of EMOTION its bringing about,next look for an artist who has done somethin SIMILAR. TRUST ME,YOU WILL GET IDEAS!!! Download lyrics from artists and get ideas!!! Another thing you might have to do is GO THROUGH A DICTIONARY or any other book that contains NICE UNDERSTANDING BIG RYMING WORDS that would make your rap tight. EXAMPLE, Instead of using "Big" you could use "Humungous". It brings bout a different effect.Lets say youz talkin bout a girls body. You could be like... " Shorti by da bar,smooth legs like DELICOUS, " Ma so tight, nice ass like HUMUNGOUS, " She remind me of Beyonce.....,BOOTYLICIOUS. Im sure you get my point fellaz. Anyway i dont wanna seem like da Master of lyrics cuz im also still learnin. All i can say is have a determination and be CRAZY!!!! The answers are in yo faces,dont be LAZY!!! All u gotta do man is sitdown and LISTEN!!!, its a LESSON!!!, we all taught 4rom da BEGGININ!!! Im outee fellaz!!

Answer by Swirl
Submitted on 11/8/2004
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Aight everyone. Here is a few tips for all ya problems. Ok, for writin music, it's very easy. You can be great.If you have a book, skim it,, and when you find interesting words, write them on a piece of paper( keep it all together, believe me, it helps. ex( stupid example but of da top of ma head) game, intuition, inspiration you get ma drift. And if you can think of a good verse, to go with that word, write that out to ex. I tried to hide, but I realized, sooner or later I'm gonna have to beat these lies. Have a few pages of stuff like this, and when you try to write a good song, refur back to these words, and sentences and configure them to fit in what your doing. And you dont have to base the song around these words, or word, just stick it in. And for freestyling, I read that all the great freestylers, and mc'swrite their sentences before hand. Just remember a whole bunch.

Answer by lil june
Submitted on 2/5/2005
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It starts first with confidence. U must believe u r hot before u can be hot. As far as the writing technique goes it all starts with an idea. Then everybody mostly thinks of the same ideas so yours must be creative and have a different twist to it. Nobody wanna hear a soundalike. Think about what is real to u and wut really happens in your life. Cause if u r saying something that comes from the heart the words will flow much smoother trust me. IF u r not a g makin g music u will be wack. cause some where there is a real g makin real g music. ALSO U HAVE TO LIKE THIS RAPGAME TO BE IN IT. IF U MONEY IS UR MOTIVATION U WANT MAKE IT FAR. AIGHT HOLLA LOOK OUT 4 MY ALBUM (4:13 droppin in the fall of 2005)

Answer by Dion
Submitted on 4/11/2005
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First off. All of you people saying eminem's the rapper you want to use as a reference, is wack. Eminem is one of the worst rappers of all time. Especially his latest music. His newest C.D sounds like something weird Al made. But if you want to follow in his steps then what ever dude. But for real, if you want to hear true rap then these are the rappers that matter: 2 Pac, Biggy, Dr. Dre.(not his new but his older jamz), Snoop Dogg, N.W.A, Too Short, D.O.C, and the stuff that 50 cent did back like when he made some beats with biggy. But if you have that urge to become a rapper and you have the time, commitment and love for it, then ill give you all the advice i gots for you. First, its not the most important part,but you eventually will need a rap name. You can use anything, an old nick name, somethin you made up, whatever. You also have to remember this, your style has to be true to you, theres already to many people with similar styles,so keep it real and unique. Now when it comes down to writig lyrics, You need to freestyle,true,but you also need to form a song. Think of a beat from a song you like and keep the beat in your head as you write lyrics. You can compare your lyrics to other rappers' to see if you think they sound good. Another thing, sometimes dope ideas will come to you and you will forget them, so keep a pad of paper or a hand help recorder with you at all times. When your makin a song you need to think of what you want it to be about and try to keep on that topic, and for some people, coming up with the songs title before you write can be helpfull. Alot of people try to compare rap to poetry and in some ways its similar,but its also harder. I guess the best advice i can give you home boy is this: keep writing,stay true to you and your style,and remember, a rap is like your life story, tell about your life,both the bad and good and dont try to make it sound like your all that. Just sit back away from other distractions and put yo brain to use. Remember what luda said "Keep on writin,enlighten, minds of these hungry rappers." Oh yea, and if hatas wanna hate, then hate back fool.

Answer by R.A.
Submitted on 4/13/2005
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If one wishes to rhyme he has to do it all the time, even when he's just explaining or complaining, never copy cat or bite that's the first rule requirement, just be real to do this you got to know your environment, who, what, where, and when, prime examples you should use before you start emceeing, politics are something strong to write about like the Pres, Bill Clinton or any other one that's getting some head, some will say get you four bars and keep on repeating, but that doesn't make sense or even relate to speaking, saw it written about poetry the voice is like music, but it's the ignorant among us who are destined to lose it, gathered knowledge as a kid then I grew to a man but if your talking about learning cats can't understand, as far a beats it's simple get a DJ or sample sequence tracks til their ample now your ready to trample anybody calling hip hop a joke this an art form for the starving artist falling and broke i don't hate on the fortunate with mass ties I just pray their not sounding like them WAC guys

Answer by m-ogroide
Submitted on 5/29/2005
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first have faith, Ur parents night not like it but try and first convince them either by rapping about the government ,hope etc.the form Ur lyrics,try writing many pairs of words hat rhyme and try to add a sentence that will make it more like a lyric.try to listen to people like 2PAC(especially},public enemy,the game,bone thugs'n'harmonBenzino and to put some life, try also Eminem.remember be realistic,quitters don't win and winners don't quit.at first don't start to diss,any thing that starts bad ends up bad.don't be afraid of competition,even if u lose u would have seen one or two new things from Ur opponent but don't copy modernize what u have learned.and don't get down cos u are white{if u are white}Eminem,fat Joe are examples.even if u are Asian.get involved in listening to entertainment news and after writing Ur lyrics listen to some slow music it would help improve Ur ability to flow{try Michael jackson,beyonce,akon,usher.}........

Answer by Lil' Kathy
Submitted on 7/27/2005
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Wuts up, Aight....I done read summa da other and sum is tru, sum is flaw. Wut it is I been thought and trully beleives is dat all you got to do is put yo' mind to wut you been wanted to do....and it fa' sho will go down dat way. I aint had no problems wit my lines but gettin them heard....I'm just a regular teen dat be goin to school and aint no body ever told me I aint never gonna make cuz They knew I aint never da type to give up and lock out wut I always been wanted to do........So just keep yo head up and never fall. Yea, there might are gonna be times you slip but continue to grab for it and youll grip it near the tip. Holla at me if you think its a game......... Naoa1231@aol.com ask fo' Lil Kathy Morrisroe

Answer by The Mic
Submitted on 9/15/2005
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freestyling is an art which can be carried out any time with any feeling. Firstly just imagine a beat say yo yo then spit a line yo yo like they wanna rap me they continue to try and trap me/ I aint gonna let know one slap me/ watch me clap D/ (d stands for damien) Then describe what ur feeling such as angry i feel da anger and rage/ like an animal relased from a cage/ cant chill till i got to a mic or page/ i write and freestyle/ to make ladies smile/ everyday i walka mile/ for rap/ so keep ur trap/ shut else u get a cap/ thats da hap This may sound crap but i dont write rap i freesytle but freestyling is art which can b learnt. Just rap about how u feel, why u rap and something personal to u. Each sentence is a line such as Hit them back/ Line 1 This my Track/ Line 2

Answer by CaM
Submitted on 10/6/2005
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Rap isnt just a given it takes time and tallent. You cant just pick up a mic and say im a rapper. Rap is a art form and a way of life. It takes time so let it come to you. Ive been rapping for 7 years and im still improoving. Since I was 10 ive been perfecting my skills. What you spit cant just be stupid stuff that you want to be. There are plenty of rappers that have never delt with a hard life or ghettos that bullsh*t about life. Your life is your life you dont need to spice it up. Keep on prevailing. I started out just by listening to rap I would never spit a word. Then I started memorizing lyrics and now I have a producer and all. Im not a Dr Dre or 2pac but I do my best. So learn to flow in your own way. Be original! -CaM +As I Live Im A Legend+ +When I Die Im A Legacy+

Answer by Jai Coupe
Submitted on 11/16/2005
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Okay here it goes. Freestyling is real hard because one has to think up everything off the top of the head. But there's two kinds of ways to freestyle. Some people I consider the "procrastinator emcees" and I'm sad to put anyone in here down but for you that are asking these questions are simply that. You say whatever's on your head for the 1st line, then try to make the next line rhyme. WRONG, what you need to do is be a "tru emcee". EXAMPLE: Lets say I'm flowin and I wanna say for the 1st line, "yo I been up in tha system and I'm runnin the streets".....that's something that I know I wanna say from when I start the line so what I'm gunna really say is, "yo I been up in tha system now I'm holdin madd heat".....(you see how I changed it, so now I'm not rushed to think of another rhyming word. I can go on flowing) "Yo I been up in the system grippin gunz n mad heat, man n if you think I'm lyin ask tha boys on tha street, freestyle of tha top of tha dome like bad weave, n I'ma baller cous I can flow without usin a beat" I mean, Its that simple, don't procrastinate to use the rhyming word, attack it, and itl make your second line way stronger (tha second line is more important in a freestyle anyways).....I hope this helped, if your still stuck on how to WRITE a successful song hit me up and I'll try my best to help you. JayCoopBallin@tmail.com

Answer by Mangani
Submitted on 12/18/2005
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It is not easy to become a rapper, some people were just born with the "gift of gab". If you are not a good speaker, you will never be a good rapper, and maybe it is just better for you to quit now. BUT, if you must, try this... First try writing words that rhyme. Yeah a lot of people say to try the simple words like dog and log, but the point is being creative. If you are not creative in the beginning, you never will be. If you can only think of dog, then try words like demogogue, idealogue, etc. The words themselves will give you more ideas, and you can expand your lyrical vocabulary from there. Don't try to use ebonics if it is not in your normal speech or you will sound like what you are... hint hint. Second, rap every day! Write it, whisper to yourself, drive your friends crazy by responding to them in rhyming sentences, etc. Also, don't be afraid to battle ANYONE! The better the guy that beats you, the better you get! Battle rappers on the internet if you are too scared to be embarrassed. Try going to Yahoo chatrooms etc. Third, learn to write in bars. A verse should be 8 or 16 bars. If you write 16 bars into your notebook everyday, no matter how bad it sounds, you will get better. Don't worry about how stuff comes out on paper, just have a notebook dedicated to maintenance. Once you have these three down, then you can move on to the next level. Looking for beats and maybe a crew. Anymore questions, I am on Myspace under the same name.

Answer by D_PRice - TrainEd Nice
Submitted on 12/18/2005
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Aight u wanna get into rap business i see.I see some ppl saying you always gotta rhyme.u dont have to.all u need is throw a word that u think u can rhyme with for the next line every after two line.dont be off topic!!!if you wanna freestyle u better be fuked in da head to bring stupid lyrics that are funny so be alil creative in da head watch some comedies.Than u wanna go with the flow always rap together with the rapper u listening to, pay attention to how they stop where they start..dont be listening to some wack ass rappers..u know ppl who usually have some crazy hype beat like nelly and they start to rap about girls moving like this, like that and touching to the ground..thats not rap man..thats u buy my cd i'llcall u an idiot...those rappers only make gurls move thats it..now u wanna read some hiphop culture and get to know the words..try listening to nas,2pac,immortal technique,jayz,lloyd banks and listen to alot of freestyles try to download and go register at a forum where u battle and post your lyrics ppl there will teach u more..www.nobodysmiling.com Aight thats it from me.ez 1. 050

Answer by Simple plan
Submitted on 2/9/2006
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How to Write Rap Lyrics Words of wisdom from a professional rapper. Steps 1. Start out by just writing down anything that rhymes, but try to keep a certain point in your freestyle. 2. When you've finished the first verse, look over your work and decide on a name for your song. The rest of the song should flow with the chorus or hook and the first verse throughout the rest of the song. 3. Usually rap songs have at least two to three verses, but as long as your song makes the point you're trying to convey and is, in your opinion, good, length doesn't really matter. 4. When you're finally done, let some of your friends read it and get their opinions, and if they have any suggestions, write them down (get at least three friends' opinions), and when you get back to your writing area, redo the song with the suggestions from your friends and then go over it and make sure that the changes keep the flow. 4. After all this, you might want to make a beat for the song, and then put it on a CD. Tips * Write the hook or chorus in a way that makes the listener really want to hear more of the song, but make sure the hook goes with the verses. * Deciding the title isn't really that big of a deal, but try to make it something out of the chorus. * Make sure to take your time on the song. * If you want you can even have your friends in your song to have more variety of lyrics. Warnings * You can make up things in your lyrics, but make sure they don't single out any one specific person or group of persons. Things You'll Need * A good sense of trill. * Ambition * Motivation

Answer by SIR SMOOTH SIMPLY
Submitted on 2/27/2006
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AS A RAPPER/ PRODUCER MYSELF, I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO WRITE RHYMES. THERE REALLY IS NO TRICK TO IT. CREATIVITY IS THE MAIN INSPIRATION, IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT, YOU WON'T MAKE IT RELATE PASSIONATELY TO ANOTHER LISTENER. BEFORE YOU CAN MASTER THE ART OF RAPPING LYRICS, YOU MUST HAVE A DOPE ASS FREESTYLE. IT'S ALL IN THE ART OF SPONTANEITY. I'M NOT SURE I SPELLED THAT RIGHT BUT OH WELL. DON'T BE KORNY, BE REVOLUTIONARY IN YOUR THINKING. WHEN SPITTIN SOMETHING, NO ONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO EVEN FATHOM WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO RHYME A WORD WITH. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF SO THAT THE WORDS CAN FLOW, RELAX. AFTER YOU'VE MASTERED FREESTYLIN, FIGURE OUT YOUR STYLE AND PERSONA AND WORK ON THAT. BE REAL! WRITE POEMS ALSO.REMEMBER, ALL GREAT RAPPERS ARE TRUE STREET POETS! EDUCATE YOURSELF AND READ SO THAT YOUR BRAIN CAN ADD WORDS TO YOUR SOUL.

Answer by The GULLY GuTTAZ
Submitted on 3/3/2006
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what do you think? that you can just wake up and say i'm gonna rap? its a gift, a talent, your born with it, its not learned. Now if its hard for you too get.. its not for you, stick to doing it for fun when your drunk with your friends, any body could grab a paint brush and canvas and "paint", does that mean that he can ever be Picasso? Michealangelo? Leonardo? Davinci? Time is not cheap, do what your great at, thats what you were put on this earth for. If you dont have the basic "gifts" to start it, dont waste your time, it would take a lifetime to be a Biggie, Nas, 2Pac, Jay-Z, Scarface, M&M etc... These guys were born with what it would take you 20 years to get what they were born with, and the level that they elevated too would take you a lifetime, you be nice when you like 70 or 80 or something. Do you understand how great you have to be to make a living off of that career which only averages 4 years? DO THE MATH AND LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS!!!!

Answer by scribin'-hood
Submitted on 3/10/2006
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It's not about finding words that rhyme for the sake of rhyme, no, it's about conveying a thought, a time, a feeling, incident. It's a street-beat, a pulse, verse set to syncopation. In order to do it right you need to learn the vernacular in order to keep it real for those who will be buying your work. Ebonics anyone? You don't have to spell as though you just entered grade-4 and are using a #3 pencil. After all, if your studio people are going to add any ideas they need to know what is being said. It's about syllable count and phrasing. If you fail to reflect that in your work it will never grace a sub-woofer or tweeter and will never peak an amp. 4/4 time U lookin' fo instruction so u come here, U gotta word mal_a_dy the case is clear. But-cha gotta finda beat or ur rap won't rip, Andjor gonna find yoself on a sinkin' ship. U think it's 'bout rhymin' to please da ear, So u foget da beat and get laughin' jeers. Now listen what I say and it all be good, 'Cause u got yo tips from scribin'-hood. Respectfully, 2-owgs (Yes, it's a hint of who I am.)

Answer by mc 4 eva
Submitted on 3/10/2006
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yo to get into dis rapping style you gotta a)have a strong rap beat b)have rhyme c) and an interesting song to write bout. so ill do sum off top of my head ere na im guna see wats going down tonight pop in the club ans set the town alite locals comment i fly like a kite none speculate over whether im right ya know i make stars look small like fanlights, any one judge me wrong then yo the fight basically start simple eg peeps complaining about my actions they could change there ways a fraction build it up a bit then go to the streets and start performing in the crowds. When you master the rappin style, ( which ya'lldo after practise) write lyrics to beats n produce em like me

Answer by Lyrical Killa
Submitted on 3/22/2006
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first you just have to put one idea in yo mind think about what been goin on in yo life and then start simple just start thinkin bout how you feel bout that go find a beat whether if you mad get somethin hardcore it can almost be anything or if you feelin emotional find a slower r&b beat then just listen to it over and over till you can hear the beat in yo sleep then start writin scratch bout how ya feel about whateva it is playa then start makin it rhyme not every part has to rhyme though and then put it togetha to make a lil song and keep doin it flowin to any beat will come in time it just depends on how determined you are for instance im pretty new to the game of this but i'll give it a try like im the lyrical killa im a lyrical thrilla im the g on these streets i gots fresh kicks on my feets ill smash you cowards i have all the power i may be white but i have a black girl and she the queen of my world i aint no punk ask yo momma how i hump now just somethin like that maybe alright peace out

Answer by b-dogg
Submitted on 4/7/2006
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get a LOT of instrumentals, play them over and over listen to them constantly, you can freestyle about anythign around u, i was freestylin bout my fridge once hahaaha but just go with it, forget about everything, just relax, it comes naturally after a bit of practise. i had to keep trying for about 4 months to get my flow right and listening to instrumentals all the time helped heaps, but you do have to listen to a wide variety of rap music to get good.. i was just listening to 50 cent, g-unit, the game, dr dre, snoop dogg, eminem, NWA etc and my freestyles were always about guns and drugs, there's no surprise there. so if you branch out and listen to a great variety of different artists you will get better at rapping about different things. here's a list of instrumentals i have that i highly recommend anybody trying to start rapping should get: -westside story, the game -put you on the game, the game -dreams, the game -straight outta compton, NWA -my buddy, g-unit -bow down, westside connection -lay low, snoop dogg -what's my name, snoop dogg -prices on my head, young buck -whats the difference (GOOD!), dr dre -keep their heads ringin, dr dre -still dre, dr dre -f**k you, dr dre -deep cover, dr dre & snoop dogg -work magic, lloyd banks -im so fly, lloyd banks -C-Walk, kurupt -G-Unit anthem, g-unit -poppin them thangs, g-unit -im supposed to die tonight, 50 cent -in da club, 50 cent -heat, 50 cent those beats are a must for ur collection of stuff to freestyle to, another tip (i probably aint supposed to say this) but smoke weed AND THEN freestyle, a lot of good rhymes are written by stoned people.. practise for months to get your flow perfect though, before you try to battle anybody. good luck to all those startin out. peace

Answer by She Rabbit
Submitted on 6/2/2006
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First of all, you gotta keep it real when you writin'. Don't start goin' Ja Rule on people, and if you don't believe me, look at Ja's career now. Also, don't be afraid to write what you feel cuz writing what you feel into your rhymes is almost like therepy. Another thing to do in yur rhymes is to have your own style, don't be tryna have the style of your favorite rapper. Think of rappers like Eminem, Tupac, Biggie, Jay-Z, Nas, and succesful rappers, they came wit they own thing and now they are almost legends to the hip hop game. Also think about those rappers when it comes to freestylin'.When you start freestylin' you should start slow, but if you one of them types that wanna learn the art right now, start at whateva pace fits you cuz thats what I did and I impove on my spittin' game all the time. Try freesylin' acapella and wit beats and do whatever else you think you gotta do to improve. Some examples are freestylin' whenever you can, try watchin' freestyles or lookin at freestyles of your favorite rappers. That's all I got, hope this will be helpful. This comin' from a 13 year old female MC tryna make it, who knows what people will think! Well anyway this is She Rabbit, PEACE!

Answer by Bella Punk
Submitted on 2/3/2007
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Awe people!I'm a girl from South-Africa,I wright rap lyrics,and I`ve won talent shows at school.I`m 17 years old and in Mpumalanga,Middelburg.Yo guys please give me a chance,I really won`t disapoint you.Please people.My real name is Chantell Bantjes.Check this out: Yo guys listen 2 me this is how it`s gonna be yo peoples lives are busted why? because they never knew how 2 dust it believe in yourself don`t ever denie yourself stop telling yourself you`re wrong yo listen 2 my song never give up no,no, don`t you stop you`re the driver of ya life yo look who has arrived..................that`s all i`m giving you.If you`re interested please give me a shout.Contact me on my cellphone-0761646222

Answer by Evil Genius
Submitted on 5/17/2007
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First of all buy a pen and pad. Next start by looking at poems, rhyme books and of course listen to rap a lot. Now start off by rhyming the last word of a sentence you have written with the last word of your next sentence (this is the most basic mode of writing rap). If you find yourself struggling to find words that rhyme then go through the dictionary, if nothing else this will increase your vocabulary. The next step is write all the time. Hopefully your now finding it easier to rap. You'll find you have favorite words you like to use when you rap as some words are easier to rhyme than others. Now start compound rapping (syllable rapping) e.g Fat bastard/ Glass shattered/ Hap-hazard. This is more difficult than one syllable rapping, as often you'll have to rhyme two or three words per bar (sentence). Now break down your favorite rap artists songs and see how they do it.

Answer by np-soul
Submitted on 6/18/2007
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hey yo whats up guys? How to Write Rap Lyrics So, you wanna be a rapper? Before you can write a rap song, you need to know how to do the lyrics. You can't just rhyme one word with another. Here are some tips to help you get started. Steps [edit]Make sure the intro to your verse is strong. Set yourself up for a good rhyme scheme. Create a good rhyme scheme; you don't always need one but it helps. It helps the flow sound more enjoyable, example: 50 cent has a bounce flow, up and down, whereas Jay-Z goes side to side. This Is important if you're making hits. Notice that most rappers use multi-rhymes (example: Kill For, Still Roll). Put these at the end line after each bar and see how how hot your raps turn out. Count the syllables. Let some of your friends read it and get their opinions, and if they have any suggestions write them down (get at least three friends opinions). When you get back to your writing area, redo the song with the suggestions from your friends and then go over it and make sure that the changes keep the flow. Tips [edit]Write the hook or chorus in a way that makes the listener really want to hear more of the song, but make sure the hook goes with the verses. Just like you can be a good songwriter, but a poor singer, there is no shame if you can't rap the greatest lyrics you wrote. Get someone who can rap to test it out. Deciding the title isn't really that big of a deal, but try to make it something out of the chorus. Make sure to take your time on the song. If you want you can even have your friends in your song to have more variety of lyrics. Get a good book on writing lyrics, get some ideas from those. Be real - rapping about your own life gives the song credibility. Usually rap songs have at least two to three verses, but as long as your song makes the point you're trying to convey and is, in your opinion, good, length doesn't really matter. If you ever have songwriters' block, listening to a couple of rap tunes can help give you fresh ideas. Warnings [edit]You can make up things in your lyrics, but make sure they don't single out any one specific person or group of persons. Things You'll Need [edit]A Pad A Pen Ambition Motivation Good Story Telling Realness

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Question by bryan
Submitted on 10/7/2003
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how can i get use to the skill of writing rap lyrics and raping it and flowing

Answer by drew
Submitted on 2/14/2004
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I'd go with sitting back and taking a look at your surroundings, the type of life you live, and if you can lyrically describe it, do it, just keep doing it untill yo do it everywhere yo go almost like its a part of you and its something you need to do to live, like breathing, "lose yourself in the music" :)

Answer by v
Submitted on 2/17/2004
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write about life and watz reel. dun'tget commercialized and screwed up. Real is nas, Maestro, Bishop, Eminem, NWA, public enemy, and stuff like dat. Practice. Rap Battle. Anything. Just work to perfect ya craft. When ya get good, get better.

Answer by Your An Idiot
Submitted on 3/5/2004
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First of all, why would you want to rape lyrics? Is that legal? How old are the lyrics? I think if the lyrics are over 18 then you should get consent before whipping out your woody. Then again, if it's consent then I guess it can't be considered rape. Now if you want to be rapping.... well, sorry, I don't have the answer to that one.

Answer by Obie Trice
Submitted on 3/11/2004
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The broken english language.People can't pronouce words good that's the real fact about lil'jon . Tupac Shakur has the intelligences to do so.

Answer by P.Blank
Submitted on 3/18/2004
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Listen to Rappers like Nas, Eminem, 2pac, Biggie and other rappers that have constant flow. Make your mind blank of everything and concentrate on the Rappers music and lyrics. Once you have the idea that you can spit a few words, gather your friends that would like the Idea of freestyling. Throw words at each other to rhyme with. Tell your friend to throw a subject at you and see if you can rhyme about it. Or tell your friend to throw a word, then rhyme to it. Keep doing the exercise until you've got an Idea. Plus keep on writin and writin lyrics down. REMEMBER the more words you write the more you can rhyme to different sentences.

Answer by Big J
Submitted on 3/29/2004
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just take it easy u have to be relax to flow. now when u start your going to sound stupied. dont trip just practes.

Answer by killa b
Submitted on 4/1/2004
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just listen 2 a beat and start saying stuff first u not gon know what u saying but go ahead anyways after that just start doing it a little more then when u get the hang of it you'll have before u even know

Answer by jd
Submitted on 4/3/2004
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just go with the flow start with little words n move Ur way up n then make ur self a beat 2 go wit it think one in ur head like a beat from a rap the start rymein words ull get there

Answer by JMZ
Submitted on 4/4/2004
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first of all write your lyrics on paper. after you have them written out say them to your self over and over again until you get it to flow. once you gt it get in a booth and record it.

Answer by buschbeerchic
Submitted on 4/7/2004
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hey listen up...I've been writng songs since I was 5 and now it flows easily in begining write about u kno then as you get better learn 2 rhyme(if u want)not all rap has to really rhyme or u can do it backwards get a beat first the write the lyrics howeva u feel comfortable...peace

Answer by sylla
Submitted on 4/10/2004
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all yall is pretty of the wall

Answer by Kpackage
Submitted on 4/18/2004
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Man dont sweat it bro itll come....listen to artists like Tupac and the outlawz, biggie smallz, biggie being a GREAT freestyler and tupac being a great lyricist. start puttin words together bro and itll come

Answer by mystery mike
Submitted on 4/18/2004
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if you wanna get a good flow and beat going listen to cam'ronand the diplomats. a good trick is to use the same word twice but make it sound good.(eg its real on these streets, mess about and get pealed on these streets

Answer by stuffedout
Submitted on 5/1/2004
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u have 2 start rhyming wit things around u,it pays off if you're on the comical partu can battle anybody easily and win with ease

Answer by Dr. Pain
Submitted on 10/8/2004
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YO IT AINT ALL JUSS LISTENING TO ALL GRATE RAPPERS MAN, U JUS GOT TO HAVE IT, AND U CANT BE USING OTHER PPL'S IDEAS AND TWIST THEM AROUND CHANGE SOME WORDS AND USE THEM AS YOU OWN. IIGHT, EATHER U HAV IT OR U DONT. HALLA BACK ALB.

Answer by YoungFiya
Submitted on 5/7/2004
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Just listen to Instrumentals basically.

Answer by ume power!!
Submitted on 5/17/2004
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oi oi....basically biggie smalls is the greatest ever...hes a phenomenal lyricist,,extreme intelligence in everything he does. He has word play that no one can touch and ya'llneed to realize that.He has story's that will (Hypnotize you!!),,make you think and sit there...and then he can smack you right off your seat with banging tunes!! look...say no more ...im out..PEACE!!

Answer by Spike Kimbrough
Submitted on 5/21/2004
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ask ya self once you write da lyrics: If someone else wrote this, wud I think it is good, or nonsense? Does this sound right? If not, keep tryin'. Peace

Answer by Terrack
Submitted on 6/6/2004
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Find a subject with many outlooks and expertise of how many ways to handle it or rethink it. Comming up with a title of the rap song is a great training wheel to write the verses out better. find a chorus that matches the title (maybe even a good singer to the the chorus part. then the verse should come easier. stick to the subject and stay on beat, if you are off beat-find a word with less or more syllabols depending if you're short a beat or extra a beat. I wrote one of my best songs with that technique. Please vote and let me know if my technique is helpful or not.

Answer by NEW YORK
Submitted on 6/9/2004
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can u write me a song or a freestyle or a verse

Answer by lambrusco
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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i write lyrics down or sumtimes, when i walk home i juz start mutterin sumint and that helps me. but my problem is that most of the time i cant make things make sense can ne1 help me

Answer by lambrusco
Submitted on 6/18/2004
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yo listen heres a verse its a gift but a curse use it dont abuse it 4get wot u heard bye the end ull be up like professor hawking go straight into action ull be running b4 ur walking. (thought of dat off the top of me head)

Answer by Dj Wrekon
Submitted on 6/19/2004
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Yo whats up if your an mc looking for beats check out www.soundclick.com/djwrekon and hit me back by going on hiphopnz.coms forums, go into the audio room and search for my posts. Dope check it out later

Answer by lambrusco
Submitted on 7/1/2004
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yo i need help wid my freestyling i cant fink of words that rhyme and that make sense quick enough no matter how much i practice can any one help me peace out.

Answer by tony
Submitted on 7/5/2004
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ya wut he said man, its just so hard to make sense can anyone help me please im so desperate.

Answer by Tony
Submitted on 7/14/2004
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i need a record deal so please give me a try holler back

Answer by jb
Submitted on 8/12/2004
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yo i rap all the time i made 3 cds and i still dont know what you need to be a good lyrisist. but when you have it then youll know. youll know when you have a hit.

Answer by Dollarbill
Submitted on 8/20/2004
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Can't help you with that one, because I'm having problems myself.

Answer by ThriLLRaPz
Submitted on 9/4/2004
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I Got A Good Rap , I Made It Up Yo. Listen Up Dude' Fix ya lyrics and ya chinese flu' get a peice of paper' write sumthin new' wipe that smile off ya face' you should be frownin' you shouldint be treadin water' you should be drownin'

Answer by Special K
Submitted on 9/5/2004
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check it http://display.lyrics.astraweb.com:2000/display.cgi?dj_kayslay..the_streetsweeper_vol_2_the_pain_from_the_game..alphabetical_slaughter

Answer by lady nelly
Submitted on 9/20/2004
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if you want to be a good lyricalist basicly what i think you should do is go cop that ebook cuz i heard that it helps a lot but if you don't want to do that well just practise making a freestyle by rapping about life but if you can't do that well i don't know what to tell you

Answer by Deeloo420
Submitted on 10/1/2004
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listen chikos , i think da first thing u shud do to do freestyle rap is to increase ur vocabulary by listein to rap songs n findin words dat uve neva heard b4. it really takes time but once ur gud wit da language dats it man it aint takes nufin more

Answer by the unknown
Submitted on 10/4/2004
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wat i think is make a rap lyric about things that had happen to you or the things happenin around you a'ight and most of all don't make your lyrics to complicated cause at the end it doesn't make sense.

Answer by lp
Submitted on 11/9/2004
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Flow until you cant rap any more.Only then are you ready to write.

Answer by Stress-G
Submitted on 11/10/2004
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With writing rap lyrics you have to first love poetry.Write your own poem about your life.Observe each rhyming line in your poem which is called a stanza.When writing rap lyrics it is called a bar.It takes alot of practice considering there's millions of wanna be rappers.So find your own style of rap and take control.You may tend to get writers block, but all you have to do is stop, and take a small break.Then get back into it with fresh new memories.I give credit to 2pac who was both a poet,rapper, and politician.I'm outtie,One!