http://youtu.be/Se73DBLj7wo Blocked Out One common problem that up and coming rappers run into when they are learning how to rap is how to come up with new cadences. If you don't know what cadences are please check out this video & article Cadence Explained. As artists we often run into writers block and cadence is no exception. So allow me to suggest a very effective way to remedy this issue. The Concept Of Evolution If you listen to some of the first rap songs ever made and compare them to some of your favorite rappers today it is very clear that rappers have gotten better. Why is … [Read more...] about How To Rap – Creating Cadence
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How To Rap: Adding Character To Cadence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDIyV73qaQA Wanna Stand Out? When you are learning how to rap one thing that will make you stand out from most of your colleagues is learning how to add character to your cadence. In my previous article "Cadence Explained" I broke down what cadence is along with a live demonstration of how I practice my cadences in the studio. Now lets go just a little deeper and discuss how you can add more character to your cadence. What's The Goal? I would like to submit to you a theory that in art perfection is not the goal but is rather creating something that is unique … [Read more...] about How To Rap: Adding Character To Cadence
How To Rap – Cadence Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATsFDZlvVto One question that I often get asked from people who are learning how to rap is how they can improve their cadence. If you are unaware of what cadence is it basically means "rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words". Basically cadence has to do with your style & flow of how you are delivering your rhymes to the tempo of the beat. If you haven't learned how rap in time with the beat I suggest you watch these two videos Establishing Rhythm pt.1 & Establishing Rhythm pt.2. It's important to know how to establish your rhythm first because … [Read more...] about How To Rap – Cadence Explained