Making a rap

The US is not only famous because of MacDonalds and Apple, but also for it's rap artists. Especially in the 80's and 90's rap became one of the most popular music styles due to the gangmember rapstars like 2pac and Biggie Smalls. In their lyrics they mentioned how hard life on the streets of NYC was and how unfair they had to deal with a life without many changes to life the American Dream.

A song that describes this situation well is the song of Coolio, called Gangsta's Paradise. The beat of this song is the basis of the rap you are going to make. Listen to the song and follow the comming steps.

  1. Start brainstorming! Make a list of ideas, perspectives and possible texts that come to mind. Unleash your creativity. What is the message you want to spread about the topic Black Lives Matter. 
  2. Mention at least two persons that were mentioned on your timeline + their ideas in the text of the rap.
  3. Then write the chorus. This contains the subject of your rap, and it is unique and catchy
  4. Then choose points from your list that you can do something with and work these points out. If you are good with metaphors: use them. If you are good at storytelling: make a story out of your rap. Use your talents
  5. Record your lyrics with the music you've selected
  6. If you've written a text, check it out and correct it. The first version of your rap probably won't be the best. Delete anything that is not within your subject, but keep the best sentences so you get a clear, fast rap.
  7. Look for the Karaoke version of Gangsta's Paradise on Youtube.
  8. If you think you've mastered the lyrics and rhythm of the beat, record your rap with your iPad or recorder, or choose to play your rap live.
  9. Let's hear your rap in class!