How to Rap: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (648 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556528167 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 340 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mike Chronley said Great Read, more informative than instructive. Not ideal for reading on a smaller Kindle screen.. Although Kool G. Rap is featured on the cover the book is mainly composed of excerpts from interviews of various rappers and observations from the other author (Paul Edwards) tying them together thematically. The order of topics and choice of quotes is not perfect, many quotes are repeated and often some concepts seem to have quotes thrown in simply to avoid having no 'sources' even though the quotes are not very interesting out of context. Many of the ideas covered could be considered basic or obvious to anyone except a person who just recently began lis. A Beginner's Guide with History Matthew K.Y. This book breaks down the science of rapping not by talking like a know-it-all, but speaking to different artists that have different presentation styles and work ethics. It explains that rap is more than just putting words together, but an artform. If you ever thought that Hip-Hop is nothing more than putting words that sounds great together, read this book. You'll come out of it with a better understanding of Hip-Hop/Rap a lot more.I recommend this book to anyone that wants to start rapping or current artist that needs inspiration. This book covers so m. "Definitive book on the subject" according to ilovecolor. This book offers great insight on various views and directions for artists beginning, artists to brush up on knowledge, and artists looking to put it all together.Now I'm not a professional but I would assume a professional would have little reason to buy a book like this unless they have not found them selves yet. This book is not a spoon feeder. It is more of a Definitive book on the subject ilovecolor This book offers great insight on various views and directions for artists beginning, artists to brush up on knowledge, and artists looking to put it all together.Now I'm not a professional but I would assume a professional would have little reason to buy a book like this unless they have not found them selves yet. This book is not a spoon feeder. It is more of a 4 COURSE meal. You choose at your own pace what you would like to eat and the order you would like to eat it. It offers great reference from many artists. Most are underground yet the important t. COURSE meal. You choose at your own pace what you would like to eat and the order you would like to eat it. It offers great reference from many artists. Most are underground yet the important t
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. Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, will.i—these are just some of the acclaimed artists offering tips and advice in this compelling how-to. A first-of-its-kind guide, How to Rap provides a wealth of insight and rapping lore that will benefit beginners and pros alike.
Everyone who wants to go to the next level needs this book, it's the inside and outside of the trade." --Nikki Giovanni, poet and one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 Living Legends. "How to Rap is classic in an art that is just coming into a definition of itself