Let's be blunt. Writing rap songs is real hard; to get it right you gotta be totally persistent \u2014 but lyrics? Now that's the fun part. If you're a writer at heart, you can do your part. Catch everyone off guard and show them what you got!<\/p>\n
How do you write rap lyrics? The short answer is \"with your blood, sweat, and tears\". Real life experiences coupled with creative flow combine to create rap lyrics that can hold their own, and this guide is here to help you get a step closer to your goal.<\/p>\n
Rhythm and structure lie at the heart of all rap \u2014 and while you can be bold and break all established rules if you dare, you at least have to be familiar with the typical structure used in rap music to be able to write killer rap lyrics.<\/p>\n
So, what's the anatomy of a rap song? You've enjoyed rap more times than you can count, but if you're going to write rap lyrics, you've got to get your analytical thinking cap on. Do not write rap lyrics until you've read this!<\/em><\/p>\n The intro eases your listener into the song. In rap, introductions \u2014 if they're used, because not all rappers use intros \u2014 are usually between four and eight bars long.<\/p>\n You can include:<\/p>\n Rap verses are usually 16 bars long, and although the number of verses you write is totally up to you, most successful rap songs that will intrigue even people who don't usually listen to rap contain between two and four verses.<\/p>\n Factors that influence the number of verses you include in your rap are:<\/p>\n The musical element that would be called a chorus in most songs is called a hook in rap. This is the moment at which the largest number of musical instruments enter the game, and during which sick vocals can really shine. The hook is usually eight bars long. Because the lyrics you write for the hook are going to haunt everyone who listens to the rap, it's key to get them just right.<\/p>\n Some raps have a pre-hook, which leads into the hook. Some have a post-hook, which gently leads out of the hook.<\/p>\n The bridge is the part that connects two parts of a song \u2014 like the hook and a verse. It doesn't have to have lyrics, but it can.<\/p>\n The outro often simply repeats the intro, but that's up to you. If there are any lyrics, keep them short, simple, and under four bars.<\/p>\n Any creative effort that you really pour your heart and soul into is hard<\/em> work<\/em>, but you can learn from pro rappers if you're looking for techniques to use as you write rap lyrics. If we had to translate this to a step-by-step guide, it would look something like this:<\/p>\n As you write rap lyrics, you have two basic choices. You can be \"in your brain\" and try to create a mathematically beautiful rhyming scheme that follows all the usual tips, or you can be \"in your heart\" and freewrite your emotions. If you choose the second option, go back later and see whether the rap works in practice.<\/p>\n Rap is inspired by life, and that means the good and bad of it. Anything you feel strongly about can be a good topic for a rap song, for instance:<\/p>\n The gist? If it happened to you, or around you, you can write a rap about it. If you're hoping to inject rap slang \u2014 like bangin, skizzle, cap, fly, and tight \u2014 into your topic, you may have to look it up on a rap slang dictionary if you're not already familiar with the lingo. Don't get too bogged down, though, and write from the heart.<\/p>\n Once you have decided on a topic, list everything you want to say about it in a notebook. Then, get writing. If you already have a beat, make sure it matches and adjust your words.<\/p>\n A rap hook should be catchy \u2014 the kind of thing that sticks around your listeners' minds long after they forget the rest of your lyrics. Spend most of your time here, and don't stop until you're 100 percent satisfied. If it feels off, it is.<\/p>\n Rap lyrics are a form of modern poetry \u2014 and just like poetry, not all rap has to rhyme. Most rap songs at least have some rhyming elements, however, and effective rhyme schemes include:<\/p>\n Play around, and ditch it if it doesn't work. Don't be a slave to the rhyme; work with it.<\/p>\n Don't try to write rap lyrics \"like Eminem\". You're not Eminem (at least, we assume that he isn't reading this!), and you're never going to be him. You can write rap lyrics better like you<\/em>. To get good at writing rap lyrics:<\/p>\n That won't come easy as a beginner, so just keep at it. You'll get there with time and practice. If you want to write a rap song quickly, just let go of all ideas about what it takes to write a good rap fast, and simply write from your soul. It won't be good right away, but you'll have good source material to work with.<\/p>\n Good rap lyrics take time. You can't just force them out of your mind. For your lyrics to be the best they can be, take your time. There's no rush.<\/p>\nIntro<\/h3>\n
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Verses<\/h3>\n
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Chorus or Hook<\/h3>\n
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Outro<\/h3>\n
Techniques in Writing A Rap Song<\/h2>\n
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What to Write Rap Lyrics About?<\/h2>\n
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Writing the Rap Verse Lyrics<\/h3>\n
Writing the Rap Chorus Lyrics<\/h3>\n
Do Rap Lyrics Have to Rhyme?<\/h2>\n
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How to Write Rap Lyrics Better (Like Eminem)<\/h2>\n
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