There are several ways to polish rap vocals. The concepts I am covering will show you how to creatively breathe life into a rap performance. These techniques were used to record our popular sample packs Hip Hop Vocals V1 and Pop Vox Acapella Samples. First things first, you have to be setup for a quality recording. For …
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There are many things that go into recording great Hip Hop vocals including using the right equipment properly, microphone placement, compression and EQ. We’ll tackle these issues and ensure that you get a pristine and concise recording in every situation. Fasten your seat-belts and enjoy the ride! Getting the Right Equipment The first step to recording …
Gear up studio heads. Today we learn how to write great rap lyrics. What defines great lyrics? There isn’t any one answer, but great rap lyrics are usually comprised of a certain set of characteristics that make them great. Typically, they show a mastery of many skills and creativity – things like clever word-play, imagery, wittiness, …
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Freestyle rapping is spontaneous expression in its purest form. It requires, focus, composure and the capacity to think on the fly. The X Factor in the equation is an emcee’s natural, God-given ability to do this. Over the years, I’ve met lots of rappers who can freestyle for days. The difference between the good freestyle emcee and the …
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A confident delivery and energetic focus can make a good rap performance great. The old saying – “say it like you mean it”, is the embodiment of a confident delivery and gives your raps believability. Learning how to rap requires you to learn and understand how these three components work with and relate to each …
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