How to Rap
How to Rap by Paul Edwards, published by Ebury Publishing in 2012, is a comprehensive exploration of the art of rap, spanning 340 pages. This book offers an insightful breakdown of the elements that define rap music, making it suitable for those looking to learn about the genre or deepen their understanding of its principles. Edwards delves into the dynamics of hip hop across various styles and regions, focusing on aspects such as content, flow, writing, and delivery.
Readers will find a wealth of information, including interviews with over 100 notable artists, providing unique insights into their creative processes. The book features contributions from acclaimed figures in the rap industry, including Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the genres of rap and hip hop. This edition serves as an essential guide for those wishing to study the theory and practice of rap music.
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A first of its kind collection, How to Rap is an insightful and intelligent breakdown of the elements of rap for anyone wanting to learn the art form or understand the principles behind it. Author Paul Edwards examines the dynamics of hip hop from every region and in every form – mainstream, underground, current and classic – looking in particular at content, flow, writing and delivery.
Edwards provides unparalleled access to the most acclaimed names in rap and their methods of working, with a foreword by Kool G Rap and interviews with over 100 artists, including Public Enemy, Mobb Deep, Schoolly D, Nelly, will.i.am, Arrested Development, A Tribe Called Quest, and Rah Digga. This one and only comprehensive examination of the MC art form is pure gold for the hip hop lover.
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