Q&A for How to Write a Rap Song

Yes, of course you can! The earlier you start, the longer you have to improve your rap skills.

Rap is about formatting the syllables and rhymes to form patterns that can flow smoothly over a beat.

Write what is in your heart, think about your life, and what you've gone through. Start with the hardest worst thing that's ever happened to you and write about it.

No. Your rap is entirely your own, so you can say whatever you'd like.

You do not. You just need to project your voice and use your diaphragm for vocal delivery.

Write about something that is important to you, or a difficulty that happened in your life that you had to overcome. Perhaps you could write about a social issue, like how much hate and violence there is in the world and how it needs to stop.

No. You can still have success if you work hard.

First, write down how you feel now, the circumstances around the person's death, and how you felt. Pour out your heart.

Emotion and clarity. Wait until you get emotional and then go somewhere by yourself and write down your feelings on paper. After that, make them rhyme but get the feelings and emotion out first.

In some instances this is okay, if you're showing appreciation for that rapper, citing him/her as an influence, or making a commentary on the lines with your reinterpretation, rather than just copying them. You'd still want to do this sparingly.

Any word or phrase that comes from your heart and has an impact can be used to make a strong line.

Yes, you can. A love song comes from the heart and goes to the person you most care about. Not all love songs have to come from a certain genre. When writing your love rap song, think of what the person would like the best and work from there. It is, after all, the thought that counts.

Gnline and look for producers in the area, or for auditions. or even try to get your voice heard. If you are good and you're booking shows, a producer may find you.

Think of something that describes your squad, then you can add "gang" or "squad." For example, Rich Gang calls themselves that because they are all rich.

Sure, but just be mindful that women aren't objects that are made for men's pleasure; treat them with respect.

Your rap is only limited by what you want it to be limited by. You can sing in your tracks if you want to.

You can if you'd like. It's all about expressing yourself.

Most rappers write songs about their own lives. You could also write a rap telling a story about someone else, or just make up something fun and catchy like a summer jam.

Not really, unless you want the rap to sound dull. I would just hype up your voice to add some good emphasis to certain parts of the rap.

A rap can take anywhere from no time, as in on-the-spot freestyling, to months or even years. It depends on the amount of effort you want to put into the rap before you feel like it's complete.

Good pronunciation makes it easier for others to repeat your lyrics, but if a blurred pronunciation adds flavor to the music, then go for it.

No, you don't. Anyone can rap!

I think that the best songs will come out of subjects that you really care about. Not just girls and money, something that you truly feel like the world needs to know.

No, but that is how it usually is. Sometimes you might want more bars, sometimes less. Really, whatever works, works.

No. A rap is about the rhythm and beats, not speed.

Typically, the chorus is shorter than the verses.

The best thing you can do to improve your freestyling skills is to broaden your vocabulary and learn more pairs/groups of words that rhyme.

Sixteen bars are the 16 lines on your page. When you write a line and end it, that's your first bar.

Yes! He's awesome. Look up the song "Let You Down," it's my favorite.

Yes, you will have lots of time to improve. Keep practicing as much as possible, and you will definitely improve.