In this week's lesson, I'm going to show you some of the secret songwriting techniques that the very talented rapper Cal Scruby is using in his song Cigarette Break. If you haven’t already heard this song, be sure to check it out here. This is the 3rd part of this series. I’ve done 2 other videos that break down Cal Scruby’s Rap Flow and his Rhyme Schemes which you can watch via my YouTube Playlist https://youtu.be/gRGUhqvYI34 01 THEME SMOKE IN - Lighter FX HK - If you want smoke we can take a cigarette break HK - Makes sound like he’s blowing out smoke 02 … [Read more...] about Rap Songwriting Secrets Revealed by Rapper Cal Scruby – PART 3: Songwriting
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Rap Wordplay | Cal Scruby Cigarette Break – Part 2
In this video, I'm discussing Rap Wordplay with an in-depth Rap Rhyme Schemes Analysis of Cal Scruby lyrics from his song Cigarette Break to demonstrate how to rhyme syllables like a boss! I'll be revealing all of the advanced rhyming techniques that Cal Scruby and If you apply these techniques correctly you can take your Rhyming Skills to new heights which will make your raps sound so much more pleasing and catchy to the listener! https://youtu.be/z1wuAjHuN9M FYI This is Part 2 of my How To Rap Like Cal Scruby series. In part one I broke down his rap flow which you can check out … [Read more...] about Rap Wordplay | Cal Scruby Cigarette Break – Part 2
Make Your Raps Sounds Better By Getting Off Beat
Do you feel like your raps sometimes sound a little…” samey”, or just a little too predictable and uninteresting mainly? If so, then this is the perfect video, for you to grow, so take a seat. Because today I’m going to show you 3, techniques, that require you to get offbeat, in order to make your raps sound even more unique. So without further ado… LET’S GET IT!!! https://youtu.be/3Y8lVyCvlbc FUNDAMENTALS When I’m coaching beginner rappers I always emphasize the importance of ear training and being able to stay on beat. But once they have that rock-solid rhythmic foundation I will … [Read more...] about Make Your Raps Sounds Better By Getting Off Beat
How To Rap On Beat Without Drums
Are you a rapper that struggles to rap over parts of the instrumental that doesn’t have drums? If so, stop beating yourself up about it because you’re not alone! Today I’m going to be sharing with you 3 of my favorite techniques that I’ve used to help many of my students that I’ve coached privately throughout the years, overcome this very issue and I know if you apply these techniques, it’s going to help you too! So without further ado…. LET’S GET IT!!! Before we dive in, In case you missed it, I just wanted to let you know that I created another video tutorial which goes with this one, … [Read more...] about How To Rap On Beat Without Drums
Advanced Rhythm Techniques For Rappers: PART 1
Are you a rapper that’s able to stay on beat very well, but you struggle to stay on beat during parts of the instrumental where there are no drums? If that’s you then hang tight because today I’m going to show you 3 ways you can overcome this issue so that you never feel like you can only rap over certain parts of the instrumental. If you still struggle to stay on beat while drums are playing or aren’t even sure what the heck beats are to “stay on” then be sure to watch my video lesson called Establishing Rhythm Part 3 which will cover all the basics you will need before applying the … [Read more...] about Advanced Rhythm Techniques For Rappers: PART 1
How To Punch-In Rap Vocals Like A Pro!
Are you a rapper who’s begun to record yourself and you’ve been using the technique known as “punching in” but you’re not happy with the results that you’ve been getting? For example, it sounds obvious that you’re punching in because your recordings don’t sound the same. Well if so, then this video is for you. I’m about to share with you 3 of the best techniques for punching in your rap vocals so that your recordings sound professional and the listener will never even know that you ever punched in. And if you're a rapper that doesn’t even know what punching in is, then make sure you … [Read more...] about How To Punch-In Rap Vocals Like A Pro!
How To Write Rap Punchlines
If you’re a rapper who feels like your rhymes are pretty good but your lyrics are still lacking that extra power that they need to really move the listener then you may want to consider using punchlines. In today's lessons, you’re going to learn what punchlines are and 5 of the most effective techniques that rappers use to create punchlines that hit harder than Chris Brown did Rihanna. LET’S GET IT!! https://youtu.be/_k0JJsAstpU LESSON NOTES WHAT IS A PUNCHLINE? A punchline is simply a line or phrase that has a heavy emotional impact on the listener. In Hip-Hop Punchlines are often … [Read more...] about How To Write Rap Punchlines
5 Ways Rappers Can Improve Rhyme Skills
In this video, I'll be discussing how to improve rhyming skills and how to get better at rhyme schemes by demonstrating different ways to rhyme. This applies to rhyme schemes in poetry as well, not just rap. If you feel like your raps are coming off as sounding amateur or lacking that extra flair that’s needed to really impress your listeners then it could be due to not fully harnessing the power of Rhyming! In today's video lesson, I’m going to be giving you 5 very practical but powerful tips that will help you improve your rhyming skills so that you can make your raps sound more catchy … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Rappers Can Improve Rhyme Skills
3 Easy Ways To Improve Your Rap Voice Today!
In this video, I'll be discussing 3 easy ways to improve your rap voice today. If you're wondering how to improve your rap vocal delivery be sure to use these vocal performance tips and you will get some awesome results! Do you hate your rap voice or feel like it's not good as it could be? Well...welcome to the club! I've been there too! Every rapper has been there! The good news is that there are techniques that you can start using today that will dramatically improve your rap voice moving forward! https://youtu.be/xd1YpWgljX8 … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Ways To Improve Your Rap Voice Today!
Fix Your Rap Flow From Always Sounding The Same!
In this video, I'll be discussing how to make your rap flow better by sharing some of my favorite rapping flow secrets! Rapping flow tips for beginners and more advanced rappers will be shared in this video. At some point in time, all of us rappers have struggled with using the same rap flow on every song. In this week's video lesson, you will learn the 4 main causes of this issue along with practical solutions you can begin implementing right now to take your rap flow to the next level! Spoiler Alert! I used the hook from Logic's new song, "DadBod" to demonstrate some of the … [Read more...] about Fix Your Rap Flow From Always Sounding The Same!