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Examining the dynamics of hip-hop from every region and in every form - mainstream and underground, current and classic - this compelling how-to discusses everything from content and flow to rhythm and delivery in relation to the art and craft of rap. Compiled from the most extensive research on rapping to date, this first-of-its-kind guide delivers countless candid and exclusive insights from more than 100 of the most critically acclaimed artists in hip-hop - including Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, and will.i.am - unravelling the stories behind their art and preserving a wealth of the genre's history through the words of the legends themselves. Exhaustively detailing the many complex aspects of rapping - such as utilising literary tools and devices to strengthen content, battling, imagery, similes, metaphors, analogies, slang, performing both live and in the studio, word play, controversial content and punchlines, and constructing beats, singles, and free-styling - with emphasis on enunciating and breathing for unique vocal style, this remarkable book will benefit beginners and pros alike with its limitless wealth of rapping lore and insight.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best hip-hop book I've had the pleasure of reading, mainly because it focuses purely on the musical side and not on the more academic stuff, as another reviewer pointed out. It's almost all in the words of the MCs and it is edited in a way so that there is no filler, just tons and tons of inside techniques and stories from the actual artists.
There is a huge range of MCs interviewed and it's all organized so that you get the most useful and most interesting quotes from the MCs in the right places. I was particularly pleased to see so many of the legends present, like Big Daddy Kane and A Tribe Called Quest, and it's put me onto a lot of the dope underground groups like Jedi Mind Tricks and Aesop Rock.
I'd recommend this book to all hip-hop fans, along with the books Check the Technique and There's a God on the Mic - hopefully there will be more hip-hop books like this in the future.
There is a huge range of MCs interviewed and it's all organized so that you get the most useful and most interesting quotes from the MCs in the right places. I was particularly pleased to see so many of the legends present, like Big Daddy Kane and A Tribe Called Quest, and it's put me onto a lot of the dope underground groups like Jedi Mind Tricks and Aesop Rock.
I'd recommend this book to all hip-hop fans, along with the books Check the Technique and There's a God on the Mic - hopefully there will be more hip-hop books like this in the future.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At last a book which is all about the music and not purely socio-historical commentary.
Very readable and clear, the section on 'How Flow Works' and the innovative Flow Diagram are particularly enlightening providing a useful tool for visualising rap's techniques. As interviewed rapper Esoteric puts it:" I think the flow diagram is a pioneering move... I never really thought it could be explained, and it's kinda put it into a mathematical context, which is crazy!"
Great section at the back, with photos and mini bios of the diverse range of rappers interviewed exclusively for the book by the author.
Of interest to rap fans, budding rappers and students of poetry, and a real eyeopener for anyone who thought rap was just words over music.
Very readable and clear, the section on 'How Flow Works' and the innovative Flow Diagram are particularly enlightening providing a useful tool for visualising rap's techniques. As interviewed rapper Esoteric puts it:" I think the flow diagram is a pioneering move... I never really thought it could be explained, and it's kinda put it into a mathematical context, which is crazy!"
Great section at the back, with photos and mini bios of the diverse range of rappers interviewed exclusively for the book by the author.
Of interest to rap fans, budding rappers and students of poetry, and a real eyeopener for anyone who thought rap was just words over music.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Personally im starting rapping at 26 years old this book has given a great insight on whats expected. I reccomend it to anyone who is interested in any type of lyric writing.
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Good Toilet Reading
For most rappers the knowledge in this book is common sense already. I would recommend this book to a young kid who has all the heart to be a rapper and wants a little inspiration... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Rossiter
the dope
This book is easy to read and understand. It's full of insightful rhymes and reality. I don't want to rap, I bought it because I'm a music lover, and an artist, and hip hop... Read more
Published 6 months ago by suze
A serious must have
They say a picture is worth a thousands words, well this book paints a thousand pictures.
The diagrams and quotations are extremely helpful and easy to understand, and the... Read more
The diagrams and quotations are extremely helpful and easy to understand, and the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Chalie
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I was very satisfied with this purchase, the service was speedy enough and the condition was more than acceptable.. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Busy-C
Good book!
A very good book, lots of interviews from the best MCs. If you wanna rap, you gotta buy this book first..:p
Published 12 months ago by nicovel58
GREAT HIP-HOP BOOK!!!!
Best book i've read to do with hip-hop and rhymes. This book explains the science of constructing lyrics and rhyme patterns direct from the horses mouth-the rappers themselves. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. D. Oduja
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