Apr 18, 2015

Second ever thing recorded, and although I like the lyrics, I just don't like how my voice sounds in the raps.

 

Apr 18, 2015

you came onto the beat weirdly right from the start. listen to the beat a few times first and try and plan when you're coming in better lol. if you're off beat from the start and dont realize you're kinda f-----

 

Apr 18, 2015

I had to record this with no headphones, so I didn't listen to the beat while recording. #TheStruggle

 

Apr 18, 2015

YOU WENT OVER A LOGIC BEAT. I INSTANTLY LOVE YOU, (NO h---)

 

Apr 18, 2015

You should probably rap over the beat if you want to be on it.

Flows come with practice. Time spent imitating flows will translate (hopefully) to creating your own. So put some hours in and watch the progress come. Always over a beat. It will guide you.

 

Apr 18, 2015

you should probably grow some balls first

 

Apr 18, 2015

Would you like to elaborate?

 

Apr 18, 2015

What flows should I imitate? I like many rappers, but what do you think I should start off with?

 

Apr 18, 2015

Try imitating the flow that the rapper uses on the song

 

Apr 18, 2015

I don't know. I tend to take on characteristics of the people I'm listening to at the time even if it isn't on purpose. Almost every major rapper has a sound flow. Who ever you admire should be fine. Maybe aim for one that suits your voice or persona.

Imitation is a simple way to practice flowing without necessarily understanding it. Most of the time the rhymes are structured in context to the drums. The drums dictate the rhythm most of the time (unless Alchemist leaves them out).The most simple flow is putting an end rhyme on the kick. Flow is difficult to teach because there is so much variability involved. There are infinite ways to spit over a beat, but in time it should click and become second nature.

Perfect example of switching flows can be seen here:


Gibbs switches his flow up 4 times each verse. Each one sounds great and approaches the instrumental in a different way.

 

Apr 18, 2015

You need to work on your technical skills. Study Eminem. listen to Rap God and Best Friend and try to Emulate those flows.

 

Apr 18, 2015

Rap along to difficult rap songs.

 

Apr 18, 2015

 

Apr 18, 2015

Freestyle as often as you can. Just throw on a playlist of random beats and try to rap along. Be able to detect the beats in the song, that 1 2 3 4 rhythm. Different flows work with different tempos. You could even practice rapping to a metronome, that way you can keep your rhythm over different BPM (beats per minute) settings.

 

Apr 18, 2015

Everybody sleeping on Gibbs. I'm going to compile a greatest hits of his pre-Pinata stuff soon.

 

Apr 18, 2015

Hmu when u do

 

Apr 18, 2015

I'm liking this gif whenever someone post it it's too classic

 

Apr 18, 2015

I know that you probably wouldn't do it but after practicing rapping in English when I came back flowing on my first language I completely dominated it without any problem so you can try rapping at another language were you got a little bit of knowledge. It's really useful.

 

Apr 18, 2015

i f---s with gibbs

bfk a classic :blessed:

 

Apr 18, 2015

i actually have my beats on rn so this is me fr