How to Become a Great Rap Performer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pick a topic for your rap song.

   You can rap about school/work, friends,family, or whatever you want!
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   Step 2: Most rap lyrics are simply made up of couplets

   Write about certain things you want to rap about relating to your topic, then try to put it together in rhymes. ,, They go with the flow and follow the beat.
   
   When rapping, keep in mind that you talk, not sing.
   
   Put a lot of feeling into your words, because if you don't, you might not sound as nice as you wanted. , If you look pained or really nervous while rapping, instead of having fun, feeling excited, and being enthusiastic, the audience will know something is wrong and they won't be impressed by your performance. ,, Watching a person stand around all day is boring. , You can study other rappers' styles, and find out what sounds bad and what sounds good.
   
   Don't be too predictable. ,, It gives the impression you don't want to be there and the audience won't hear you properly and you may get bad feedback. , Start off with a hype song everyone would know you for, something that reflects your own self and something they haven't heard before.
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   Step 3: or two rhyming lines.

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   Step 4: Once you are done writing your lyrics

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   Step 5: practice in front of your friends or family

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   Step 6: people who you feel comfortable around with or won't laugh but instead will help you and give you tips.

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   Step 7: Raps are talk songs.

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   Step 8: Practice facial expressions.

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   Step 9: Try to connect with the crowd by making eye contact

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    Step 10: make them feel special.

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    Step 11: While rapping

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    Step 12: swagger

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    Step 13: or walk around a little

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    Step 14: don't be stiff.

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    Step 15: Develop your own distinctive style.

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    Step 16: A good way to promote yourself if your name is not already known is to pass out flyers or make t-shirts with your song

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    Step 17: album name

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    Step 18: or band printed on them.

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    Step 19: Never hold the microphone down to your side.

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    Step 20: Give the audience an experience they will never forget.

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