There are several ways to polish rap vocals. The concepts I am covering will show you how to creatively breathe life into a rap performance. These techniques were used to record our popular sample packs Hip…
There are many things that go into recording great Hip Hop vocals including using the right equipment properly, microphone placement, compression and EQ. We’ll tackle these issues and ensure that you get a pristine and…
Gear up studio heads. Today we learn how to write great rap lyrics. What defines great lyrics? There isn’t any one answer, but great rap lyrics are usually comprised of a certain set of characteristics that…
Freestyle rapping is spontaneous expression in its purest form. It requires, focus, composure and the capacity to think on the fly. The X Factor in the equation is an emcee’s natural, God-given ability to do this. Over…
A confident delivery and energetic focus can make a good rap performance great. The old saying – “say it like you mean it”, is the embodiment of a confident delivery and gives your raps believability….
A smooth cadence is essential when rapping. As an emcee you want to ride the beat in harmonious fashion. This requires you to, in a sense, become one with the beat – to harness The…