One of the hardest parts about learning how to rap and becoming a professional rapper is knowing exactly what to focus on to become the artist you ACTUALLY want to be that is unique, authentic to you, and makes you stand out from the pack of “Instagram bars” people you see every day clogging up your timeline.
With that said, in this episode, we’re going to show you in 5 easy-to-follow but essential steps on how to actually “become the perfect rapper” based on exactly how you see the GOAT tier artists that you like.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Freestyle Course
1:30 Step 1: Build Your “Artist Arsenal”
3:22 Step 2: Do “Icon Analysis”
5:53 Step 3: Tune-In Tactics
7:42 Step 4: Relentless Rehearsal
9:26 Step 5: Spread the Gospel
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One of the toughest challenges in learning to rap and becoming a professional rapper is knowing what to focus on to develop a unique, authentic style that makes you stand out.
In this episode, we’ll guide you through 5 crucial steps to becoming the perfect rapper, as you envision, based on the traits of the greatest artists you admire.
To become the "perfect" rapper, first identify the specific rap skills you want to excel in.
Avoid wasting time on fleeting trends and focus instead on fundamental skills that define you as an artist.
For example, imagine if artists like Benny The Butcher focused on trends like auto-tune instead of honing their unique sound.
This step involves assembling your toolkit-identify essential skills such as flow, voice, style, songwriting, and rhyming ability.
Creating a list of these skills helps you track progress and align your abilities with those of the top artists you admire.
With your skills list in hand, analyze top rappers who excel in these areas.
This involves deep diving into the techniques that make these artists stand out.
Study how Juice WRLD integrates spontaneous thoughts into cohesive freestyles, how Eminem crafts complex rhyme schemes, how Kendrick Lamar adapts his flow, and how 2Pac’s powerful delivery resonates with listeners. This step isn't just about enjoying music but understanding the choices behind the artistry.
Re-listen to your favorite tracks with a focus on specific techniques.
This fresh perspective helps you appreciate the nuances of the craft and identify elements you may have missed.
Analyze how these artists' skills have evolved and influenced the rap genre, which will help you refine your own style and integrate successful strategies into your music.
Practice intensively focusing on the skills you've outlined.
Consider structured training like our “Freestyle Fortnight Course,” which provides daily drills and lessons to enhance your freestyling and songwriting.
Consistent practice is crucial; integrate freestyling into your daily routine to make these skills second nature.
Engage with other rappers and the audience to test your music and get feedback.
Focus feedback requests on specific aspects of your track to gain constructive insights.
Collaborate with other artists to learn new techniques and interact with your audience to understand what resonates with them.
By following these steps, tailored from over a decade of coaching rappers worldwide and being KZfaq’s top subscribed channel on rap learning, you can progress towards becoming the artist you aspire to be.
Remember, each step is about building towards that perfect version of a rapper as you see it, based on combining your personal goals with the successful attributes of your favorite artists.