WOA Studio

Open NavigationOpen Search

Artists' World

  • Home
  • Contact Us

How to Become a Rapper – Five Rap Career Tips

September 6, 2020 By Dustin

If you dream of becoming a rap star, you are not the only one. With its trendsetting rappers and their lavish lifestyles, hip hop music has taken the world by storm. Who wouldn’t want to be part of that glamor? For many serious musicians, however, a rap career isn’t only about being perceived as cool by the public and making a lot of money, but also about creating a powerful statement artistically about the complexities of the human condition. Listen to the best rappers of all time, and you will get to hear engaging rap songs that range from the light-hearted to the deeply profound.

To become a successful rapper, you need to write and perform similarly hard-hitting songs that resonate with listeners.

Here are five tips that might help you jump-start your rap career:

  1. Improve your music skills and learn about song-writing

Creating good music for your target audience should be your top priority. You want listeners to feel an emotional connection with your songs, and that can only happen if you understand the basics of music creation. Study the best rappers of all time and try to understand why their songs work so well. Learn how to write meaningful and rhythmic lyrics. Use alliteration, repetition, and various other linguistic devices to keep things entertaining and dynamic. Improve your lyric writing ability by studying poetry, literature, and different types of music.

Practice and refine your rap delivery style. While studying the best rappers of all time will help, you also want to discover your unique voice. You can experiment with rapping at different speeds and with different inflections, and with singing a capella. Find out which are the most effective places to pause for breath. Learn how to create unique beats for your songs.

  1. Find your target audience

It will help to note from the start that music tastes differ widely, and your music will not appeal to everyone. You shouldn’t even try to please everyone. You will have more success if you research the demographics of your target audience—age, gender, likes, dislikes, interests, and so on—and create music that focuses on their concerns and, thereby, will have more chances of resonating with them. The more you know about your target audience, the better you will be able to establish lasting connections with them and build a loyal fanbase.

  1. Create music tapes and videos for online self-promotion

After you perfect your music, name it and record it for public release. You can release a single or wait until you have seven or 15 songs to release a mixtape. For a mixtape, plan the song order in a way that creates an effective narrative or emotional arc. Create or commission eye-catching cover art for both the single and the mixtape. Make videos of you performing the songs or hire a professional video producer to create them for you, and upload them on your website, blog, social media, and various music sites for online self-promotion and online sale.

  1. Learn about the music industry and music marketing

If you are serious about having a long-term career as a rap artist, get informed about how the music industry works and about music marketing and set goals to make definite progress. Learn how to network with music industry executives and other musicians, and find the right promotional opportunities. Participate in open mic events, attend rap events, take part in freestyle rap battles with other upcoming or established rappers, book live event gigs and open music events for better-known acts. Work on having a better stage presence and interacting with the crowd. Update your website, blog, and social media regularly for marketing yourself and your music.

  1. Keeping making and promoting your music

Be consistent about creating and releasing new music. Try to maintain your authentic and unique style, rather than rushing to match trends. You want your fans to see you as someone genuine, not come across as desperate. Keep in mind that the best rappers of all time didn’t become successful overnight. It takes time, dedication, and patience to develop into an excellent rapper. Have faith in yourself. Good things will happen as long as you persevere.

Related posts:

  1. Tattoo Removal Product – A Great Alternative for Getting Rid of Unwanted Tattoos So are you also planning to get rid of your unwanted tattoo? But, worried about...
  2. Eyebrow Tattoos Remove – What You Need to Know Eyebrow tattoo removal involves the removal of the permanent tattoo pigment from your skin with...
  3. Five Salsa Lesson Strategies for New Dancers Who doesn’t want to sway along to the intoxicating beats of salsa music? Let’s face...
  4. How to Smoke Weed Properly: a First-Timer’s Guide If you are a first-time marijuana user and are wondering how to smoke weed, you’ve...

Filed Under: Tips

Back to top ▴

Back to top ▴

ArtLetter

Join and get free content delivered to your inbox automatically each time we publish new content on World of Art

Recent Thoughts

  • Step by Step for Selecting a Dance Company
  • Five Things You Should Know Before Visiting A Tattoo Shop
  • Netflix – Five Reasons to Join Netflix
  • What to expect from a Private Salsa Lesson
  • How to Smoke Weed Properly: a First-Timer’s Guide
WOA RSS Feed

Archives

  • February 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • May 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • October 2017
  • June 2016
  • April 2016
  • January 2016
  • September 2015
  • June 2015
  • March 2015
  • January 2015
  • October 2014

RSS Arts News

  • Pullman mural restart irk artist February 27, 2021
  • Vermont Arts News February 27, 2021
  • Congressional Art Competition accepting entries from high school students February 27, 2021
  • A passion for the arts February 27, 2021
  • EG Pair Builds Platform for Local Artists February 27, 2021

Site Links

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright Notice
  • Contact Us

Google+ Followers

Find Us

Categories

  • Tools
  • Supplies
  • Tips
  • Painting
  • Photography

Search

Copyright © 2021 · "World of Art". All Rights Reserved.

Tweet