Title | How to Rap: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC |
Publication Type | Book |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Edwards, Paul, and Foreword by Kool G. Rap |
Number of Pages | 340 |
Publisher | Chicago Review Press |
City | Chicago |
Publication Language | English |
ISBN or ASIN Number | 2147483647 |
Copies at the Archive | 2 |
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.