How to Rap

How to Rap: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC
TitleHow to Rap: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsEdwards, Paul, and Foreword by Kool G. Rap
Number of Pages340
PublisherChicago Review Press
CityChicago
Publication LanguageEnglish
ISBN or ASIN Number2147483647
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Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, will.i.am—these are just some of the acclaimed artists offering tips and advice in this compelling how-to. Delivering countless candid and exclusive first-person insights from interviews with more than one hundred of the most innovative artists, author Paul Edwards examines the dynamics of rap from every region and in every form--mainstream and underground, current and classic—and covers everything from content and flow to rhythm and delivery. A first-of-its-kind guide, How to Rap provides a wealth of insight and rapping lore that will benefit beginners and pros alike.