Quick Tip on How To Write A Rap Song
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
When you want to add emphasis to a certain line or phrase in your
song, consider doubling up. All this means is you re-record these
specific lines or words on a separate track, and combine them on
the master.
This gives your recording more depth. It also sounds like you have
backup vocals that are supporting you.
Consider using double-ups for the following:
At the end of a line.
At the end of a rhyme. This works especially well for complex rhyme
structures. It forces your listener to hear every word that rhymes
together.
The internal rhymes. For example, if your line is
We’re not ones to follow the idiot herds
We’re not ones to fall to the simpleton urge
We’re not ones to swallow what we’ve been served
Cuz me and my dawgs don’t choke on words
Try using double ups on “follow, fall, swallow and dogs”. All these
have the same stressed vowels. Don’t you want your listener to hear
something you worked so hard to create?
Chorus. The same for any part of a song that gets repeated. For
example, if every verse ends with the same punchline, try adding a
double up to it. Again, this lets your listeners know this is
important to the song structure.
Any other spots I missed? Drop me a comment…
