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QuestionWhat if I get tongue-tied easily?Community AnswerPractice reading aloud long paragraphs as fast as you can, then put a beat on and try to rap the same paragraphs to the beat. With time and practice it will become second nature to talk fast.
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QuestionHow can I rap continuously in one breath?Community AnswerTake a deep breath and pace yourself as you let it out. Keep practicing and developing your lung capacity to rap continuously in one breath for longer.
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QuestionIs rapping a good hobby?Community AnswerSure! Rapping can be a fun, interesting hobby. Do it regularly to improve your skills and gain a following.
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QuestionHow long will it take to master rapping?Community AnswerIt depends on your current skill and how much work you are willing to put in. Even if you have no rapping talent, you can become a pro. It will just take longer.
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QuestionHow can I create a fan base?Community AnswerCreate a fan base by uploading often to social media sites like Facebook and YouTube. However, it's not enough to just upload -- you need to interact with the fans and followers, sharing stories, updates and responding to their comments, including their feedback. This shows that you care about them and that you're willing to take on board any helpful critiques they might offer.
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QuestionI'm a girl. Do you think a girl rapping would make any sense?Rice18Community AnswerSure it would. There are lots of professional female rappers, such as Missy Elliott and Iggy Azalea. Your gender doesn't define what you can do. If you want to rap, go for it!
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QuestionHow can I get better at rap?Community AnswerRhyme items and objects you come across every day, the more you practice rhyming the easier it will be to start a flow.
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QuestionHow do I rap fast? I usually get tongue twisted.Community AnswerPractice enunciating carefully, especially any words you often have trouble with. Work on saying one phrase at a time, quickly and clearly, and then put several phrases together until you've got a rap. The more you practice, the easier it will get.
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QuestionHow do I put a rap on YouTube?Community AnswerRecord your rap video using a good quality camera and mic. Once you have your video made, save it to a YouTube compatible file, then upload it to your account; consider making an account specifically for your music videos. Check out How to Make a YouTube Video for more tips and ideas.
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QuestionHow do I begin a freestyle?Community AnswerMake sure you have a general idea of where you want to go and pick words that easily rhyme, because half rhymes can make your rap sound amateurish.
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QuestionHow can I convince my family that rapping isn't "evil" or "low-brow"?InternetJesusCommunity AnswerExplain how there are many types of rap and not just the stereotypical gangster rap. Tell them about the history of hip hop and try to convince them to listen to a rap song what isn't just about drugs, alcohol, sex, etc.
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QuestionCan I write rap music about myself?Community AnswerNot surprisingly, many rappers do. If you do rap about yourself, it can be about something humorous or even a personal experience (good or bad) to inform the audience about yourself. You can even make fun of yourself.
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QuestionHow can I allow people to see my rap?Community AnswerPut your rap on YouTube. If you don't have an account, ask a friend or family member to upload it for you.
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QuestionHow can I be successful without studio money or rap buddies?Community AnswerChief Keef started out with YouTube. He posted some videos and with enough generated popularity, he successfully initiated people that wanted to negotiate with him. You can do something similar. However, it may be beneficial to use as many resources as possible as many rappers started out that way.
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QuestionWhat topics could I write/rap about?Community AnswerChildhood struggles, relationships, girls, money, cars, parties, politics, etc.
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QuestionCan I rap if I am white?Community AnswerSkin color has nothing to do with whether you can rap or not. If you want to, go for it!
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QuestionIf I love rapping and I'm just starting now, will this help me?NatureCat333Community AnswerYes. This wikiHow is stocked with good tips, tricks, ideas, and things to practice. I suggest you go through it and take notes on things that stand out to you.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have a studio?Community AnswerYou don't need a studio to be a rapper! You can just rap alone in your room if that's your only option. You don't need a lot of fancy equipment to record your raps either. A smartphone can be a good place to start.
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QuestionDo I have to rhyme?Community AnswerThough many rap songs do have a rhyme to them, it's not mandatory to rhyme in them. As long as the song has a good rhythm, you should be fine without rhyming.
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QuestionI keep running out of breath when I rap, and I mumble a lot. What should I do?Community AnswerSlow down and focus on your breathing and on speaking clearly. As you start to get better, you can slowly speed it up. This article on How to Increase Your Lung Capacity has some tips that might help you sustain your breath.
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QuestionDoes your rap have to ryhme?InternetJesusCommunity AnswerNo. Even the greatest rappers don't rhyme all the time. Every rapper has his/her own formula for writing a rap. Rhyming is a boundary on your artistic expression in my opinion.
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QuestionHow can I teach myself to love rap?Community AnswerListen to as many different types of rap as you can until you find one you like.
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QuestionCan I make rap songs while being in school?Community AnswerYes, you can ask someone to record for you and then maybe upload it to YouTube, Soundcloud, etc.
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QuestionWhat are some tips on gaining the talent to become a successful rap artist?Community AnswerListen to your favorite rap artists as well as any interviews. Consider studying poetry as well in order to learn beat. Lastly, try participating in rap battles; even if you don't win, they will still be a valuable learning experience.
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QuestionIs Christian rapping still considered rapping, or is it gospel?Community AnswerBoth. RAP is an acronym for rhythm and poetry. It can satisfy this acronym and still be gospel.
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QuestionSoundcloud or YouTube, what is the best?David BrathwaiteCommunity AnswerIt really depends on which platform you like better. If you plan on adding a video to your raps, then you want to use YouTube. If it is just the raps, than you could useSoundcloud.
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QuestionIf I'm not good at singing, can I still rap?Community AnswerYes. You do not need to be a good singer to be a good rapper.
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QuestionHow do I make my voice sound different when I rap?Community AnswerYou can try recording your voice first and then adding effects with different apps and sites. You can also use mid, bass, and treble control to sound amazingly different.
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QuestionHow do I find rhymes easily and quickly?Community AnswerTry a rhyming dictionary, which can be found in stores and online.
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QuestionHow do I turn written lyrics into rap?Community AnswerTry to rap them to beats and see how the lyrics flow with the beat. Put some energy and hype into your voice to make your lyrics sound interesting to others.
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