So you want to record rapper’s vocals…. But what mic do you use? There are so many to choose from. You can use dynamic mics, condenser mics, tube mics, expensive mics, cheap mics, USB mics… And, depending on the rapper, your mileage will vary. Sometimes, a cheaper mic will do the job. Sometimes, you just […]
How Do Rappers Make Money? The Truth Revealed!
Today we’re going to lo at how to make money as a rapper. As strange as it might sound, different rules can apply to different styles of music. For instance, where I live in Calgary, Alberta, country gigs tend to pay a lot than rock gigs. I know this from personal experience, as well […]
How To Write Good Rap Lyrics, Advice For Writing Better!
I recently showed you how to become a better rapper, focusing on how to improve your voice, ivery and the like. Today though, I’m going to show you how to write good rap lyrics. You could have the best ivery in the world, but if your lyrics aren’t saying anything people want to hear, it […]
4 Things You Can Learn From Big Rappers
Success isn’t necessarily a science. Most individuals come upon it after much trial, tribulation, and experimentation. They push themselves to keep taking risks, even if they don’t seem to be getting anywhere. There is no better teacher than mistakes – your own, or even the ones others make. But you’ll never create learning opportunities for […]
3 Ways To Avoid Being A Local Rapper Forever
Yo, TJ Bear here. It’s never been easier to be a rapper, and the over-saturation in the rap scene is a testament to this fact. There’s rappers floating around per capita than ever before. Why wouldn’t there be? The cost and difficulty of resources and accessibility to the rap game is at an all-time […]
How To Freestyle Rap In Battles And Win
Modern day battle rap is largely based around prewritten lyrics. It’s become the norm. If you can therefore freestyle battle rap well, you instantly give yourself a huge advantage over the majority of other battle rappers. No longer will you have to think of all your lyrics before hand, then lo silly when they say […]
How To Write Battle Rap Lyrics, Pro Tips For Serious Rappers!
Today we’re going to lo at how to write battle rap lyrics like a pro. You could have top ivery, a good image and some finely tuned stage presence. But if your lyrics aren’t up to scratch, all the rest won’t matter anywhere near as much; the audience and the judges won’t want to hear […]
Battle Rap Tips: Getting Your Personality Right
Today we’re going to lo at how you should present yourself when battle rapping. This is part of an ongoing series on how to battle rap and win. You can see the overview guide and other parts here: How To Battle Rap For Beginners. Check the above for battle rap tips. Today though I’m […]
How To Battle Rap For Beginners – Ultimate Guide To Getting Good & Winning!
So you’ve watched all the battle rap videos on Youtube. You’ve picked your favorites, and you feel like you could probably step up and start battling yourself. But how do you go about getting good? What do you need to do to become one of the battle rap stars of this generation? And how different […]
How To Rap Better In 5 Steps
Today we’re going to lo at how to rap better. Rapping is one of those skills which doesn’t require much effort to get started with. You don’t need to go to voice classes like singers do, and you can simply talk about any subject you have on your mind. That said, if you want to […]