How to Make an Underground Rap Song

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Listen to underground rappers and their flow.

   Study their bar structure and create your own.
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   Step 2: Find a beat that suits your style.

   It's suggested to omit Southern crunk out of the rap genre, as it has a corny style to it and won't really match well. , These types of notebooks hold pages well and last longer than regular style notebooks. , A mic dynamic mics are good if you have a preamp and mixer to go with it.
   
   You can also get a USB condenser mic, such as an Audio Technica At2020 USB condenser; this is a budget conscious choice. , Over dubbing is important if you want words to stick out.
   
   This is done by making 3 or 2 voice overs, over your original recording and panning out each track making it sound full.
   
   Be careful with distorting. , Distribute your CDs while promoting and get support from friends. , Be original and get more respect.
   
   The more generic names start out with "Lil'"
   
   "Killa"
   
   and "Big".
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   Step 3: Get a composition notebook.

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   Step 4: Get computer recording software such as Audacity.

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   Step 5: Record your first song over the beat you chose with the rhymes you wrote or freestyle.

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   Step 6: Record more songs and put on a CD.

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   Step 7: Find a rap name for yourself.

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