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Author Edwards, Paul, 1982- author.

Title How to rap : the art and science of the hip-hop MC / Paul Edwards ; foreword by Kool G. Rap
Published Chicago : Chicago Review Press, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 340 pages)
Contents Front Cover; Copyright; Contents; Foreword by Kool G Rap; Introduction; Part I: Content; 1 Content Topics; 2 Content Forms; 3 Content Tools; Part II: Flow; 4 How Flow Works; 5 Rhyme; 6 Rhyme Schemes; 7 Rhythm; Part III: Writing; 8 The Writing Process; 9 Beats and Freestyling; 10 Structuring, Editing, and Selecting Lyrics; 11 Writing with Other People; Part IV: Delivery; 12 Vocal Techniques; 13 In the Studio; 14 Performing Live; Final Words; Interviewed Artists; Index
Summary Examining the dynamics of hip-hop from different regions and forms - mainstream and underground, current and classic - this title discusses things that range from content and flow to rhythm and delivery in relation to the art and craft of rap
Notes Includes index
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Subject Lyric writing (Popular music)
Rap (Music) -- Instruction and study
MUSIC -- Genres & Styles -- Rap & Hip Hop.
Lyric writing (Popular music)
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781569763759
1569763755