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How to Rap: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC
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ISBN13: 9781556528163
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: Dec 1 2009
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.77 Width: 5.58 Depth: 8.47
Language: English
Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, will.i.am--these are just some of the acclaimed artists offering tips and advice in this compelling how-to. Delivering countless candid and exclusive first-person insights from interviews with more than one hundred of the most innovative artists, author Paul Edwards examines the dynamics of rap from every region and in every form--mainstream and underground, current and classic--and covers everything from content and flow to rhythm and delivery. A first-of-its-kind guide, How to Rap provides a wealth of insight and rapping lore that will benefit beginners and pros alike.
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