how do i become a rapper?

The rap music genre began to take hold in dance clubs as early as the 1970s in New York City. At the time, a form of rhythmic music from Jamaica called “dub music” was being introduced by emcees (MCs) and disk jockeys (DJs). This early form of rap music used samples from other recordings interspersed with percussive drum sounds. Young hip-hop artists soon learned to speak in poetic rhythm to the musical beats, and the musical style of rapping was born.

Professional rap singers make it look easy, but rapping is an art that takes a great deal of practice to master. The best rappers will spend several hours daily honing their rhyming skills and developing their vocal abilities. The rap artist must have a unique musical style, and a confident stage presence that cannot be duplicated. If you are also a good dancer, it can increase your chance to become a rapper.

Live rap competitions can be a great way to practice rapping and prepare for a musical career. In hip-hop clubs, amateur rappers are often pitted against one another like prizefighters, sparring with musical skills rather than fists. One-on-one rapping competitions require quick wits and an ability to slay opponents with verbal barbs. Audiences can be brutal in their assessment of a rapper’s abilities, and will quickly dismiss a contender with weak verbal skills or little sense of style. However, if you are a skillful rapper, you may be chosen to perform professionally.

Once you have gained some professional stage experience, you can up your chance to become a rapper by broadcasting your songs online. Internet radio stations are a good place to submit audio of your rap songs, especially the hip-hop stations. Additionally, you can promote yourself on social websites, such as MySpace, where your audio can be uploaded for visitors to sample. The boldest move would be to mail a press release about yourself and a CD to several professional music producers, along with free tickets to your next show.