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How to Become a Rapper
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor
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Instructions
You have heard the rap rags-to-riches story enough times to know that it is as much reality as it is fantasy. Rappers like Tupac, Diddy and Jay-Z rose from being amateur rappers to stars of the hip hop world. The path isn't easy but the goal is achievable so follow a few steps to help get you there.
1.
Step 1
Get a rap name. Names like Sean Combs (Diddy) or Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) just don't fly in the rap world. Think of a rap name that incorporates something from your name, lifestyle or biography to add a little mystique to your persona. Think edgy and catchy to find the right name.
2.
Step 2
Hone your battle skills. Rap battling is one of the best ways to innovate new beats and lyrics in a pressured environment. Many of the top rappers started out as master battlers, so start battling in your community to get your lyrics rolling off your tongue.
3.
Step 3
Make a demo tape. You can rent a public studio for a fairly reasonable amount of money to lay some tracks down. Get a solid mix tape and use your friends and family as a test audience. If you know some other aspiring rappers, ask for help in the production of the tape.
4.
Step 4
Publicize your material. Give your demo tape out to as many people as possible. Try attending rap events and clubs where you can drop your tape off with the MC and DJ. Also, take advantage of Internet outlets like MySpace and YouTube to get your name and style out there.
5.
Step 5
Keep going even when it seems like the odds are stacked against you. Not only did it take most successful rappers much longer to reach their goals than they initially thought, but many of their most difficult times produced their best material. Stay in it, keep innovating beats and rhythms and take heart in the process of becoming a hip hop success.
Friday, May 29, 2009
DRAKE...not sure about this guy
Ok so there has been a lot of hype about "Drizzy" I mean Drake. lol
I downloaded his mixtape to give a chance and I must say that he has some hot verses , dude has skill no doubt.
However he interviews like a total cornball...check this shit he did with peter rosenberg
(now granted Ive seen peter rosenberg in action and he can really throw cats off...((I saw him bother pharoah monche super inappropriately a few years back at CMJ)) I'm just sayin...
Also if that wasnt bad enough...I have a hard time taking someone from a teeny bop tv show seriously as that next big thing...i dunno. I int gonna say he aint good , but i know a lot of cats that are good that dont get any kind of commercial success. I guess what im trying to say is acts like "drizzy" basically expose this rap shit for what it is. Politics and Bullshit. Yeah dude can rhyme, and sing. Cool. But the acting school and all that tv bread to be a kid star shit is a little suspect to me, in terms of just handing him the next new dude seat.
The game is fucked up...heres some bio info on drizzy in case you need to know
Aubrey "Drake" Graham Bka Drizzy
Aubrey Graham
as Jimmy Brooks
Aubrey returns to Degrassi: The Next Generation for an eighth season as Jimmy. The Toronto native's film and television credits include lead roles in Blue Murder, Soul Food and Conviction.
In addition, Aubrey has also done numerous commercial spots for GMC, Sears and Toys 'R Us among others.
He has trained with Young People's Theatre and the Showtime summer workshops. Aubrey was a 2003 nominee and the 2002 winner of a Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble Actor in a TV Series for Degrassi.
Aubrey also has a thriving hip hop career recording under the name "Drake", which includes opening for Nelly Furtado. His first video, entitled "Replacement Girl" aired on BET's 106 & Park in the summer of 2007.
Aubrey is currently working on his music career and working with some of the world's top music producers and engineers.
His Character: Jimmy Brooks
Jimmy's still all heart, open-minded and a good friend but he hasn't been sure of himself since the school shooting left him in a wheelchair.
He spent a lot of time rebuilding his past life only to find out it wasn't what he wanted so he quit the band and basketball.
He developed his artistic side (while developing an unrequited crush on Ellie which cost him his relationship with Hazel) and even found it in his heart to forgive Spinner.
At the crossroads of who he was and who he wants to be, Jimmy knows one thing's for sure -- he's not going to be known as "the guy in the wheelchair".
Coming back to pick up a couple of courses at Degrassi will give him the time he needs to figure out life after high school, rekindle a friendship with Spinner and navigate the challenges of a more grown-up relationship with Ashley.
I downloaded his mixtape to give a chance and I must say that he has some hot verses , dude has skill no doubt.
However he interviews like a total cornball...check this shit he did with peter rosenberg
(now granted Ive seen peter rosenberg in action and he can really throw cats off...((I saw him bother pharoah monche super inappropriately a few years back at CMJ)) I'm just sayin...
Also if that wasnt bad enough...I have a hard time taking someone from a teeny bop tv show seriously as that next big thing...i dunno. I int gonna say he aint good , but i know a lot of cats that are good that dont get any kind of commercial success. I guess what im trying to say is acts like "drizzy" basically expose this rap shit for what it is. Politics and Bullshit. Yeah dude can rhyme, and sing. Cool. But the acting school and all that tv bread to be a kid star shit is a little suspect to me, in terms of just handing him the next new dude seat.
The game is fucked up...heres some bio info on drizzy in case you need to know
Aubrey "Drake" Graham Bka Drizzy
Aubrey Graham
as Jimmy Brooks
Aubrey returns to Degrassi: The Next Generation for an eighth season as Jimmy. The Toronto native's film and television credits include lead roles in Blue Murder, Soul Food and Conviction.
In addition, Aubrey has also done numerous commercial spots for GMC, Sears and Toys 'R Us among others.
He has trained with Young People's Theatre and the Showtime summer workshops. Aubrey was a 2003 nominee and the 2002 winner of a Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble Actor in a TV Series for Degrassi.
Aubrey also has a thriving hip hop career recording under the name "Drake", which includes opening for Nelly Furtado. His first video, entitled "Replacement Girl" aired on BET's 106 & Park in the summer of 2007.
Aubrey is currently working on his music career and working with some of the world's top music producers and engineers.
His Character: Jimmy Brooks
Jimmy's still all heart, open-minded and a good friend but he hasn't been sure of himself since the school shooting left him in a wheelchair.
He spent a lot of time rebuilding his past life only to find out it wasn't what he wanted so he quit the band and basketball.
He developed his artistic side (while developing an unrequited crush on Ellie which cost him his relationship with Hazel) and even found it in his heart to forgive Spinner.
At the crossroads of who he was and who he wants to be, Jimmy knows one thing's for sure -- he's not going to be known as "the guy in the wheelchair".
Coming back to pick up a couple of courses at Degrassi will give him the time he needs to figure out life after high school, rekindle a friendship with Spinner and navigate the challenges of a more grown-up relationship with Ashley.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The "gangsta" becomes less relevant.
In an interview with Cigar Aficionado magazine, Jay explains that "Obama represents so much hope for blacks and Latinos...The hope he represents is bigger than any of the huge problems he could possibly correct.... When you have positive role models, you can change your life for the better. The day Obama got elected, the gangsta became less relevant."
I read this and have mixed feelings. I've always kinda thought the gangsta thing was hard to believe from most dudes in the rap game, because they always play themselves and expose their actual lack of gangsta or display their gangsta shit and die or do years.
Either way. I come from a true hip hop background and gangsta hasn't ever been trumped skills.
On another note, with how much money Obama is printing up he may turn out to be one of the biggest gangstas ever! Hyper inflation is coming! The question is when? I dont know , but fuck swine flu, terrorism, aids and all that other shit I'm terrified of the true economic forecast of the remainder of my life.
I read this and have mixed feelings. I've always kinda thought the gangsta thing was hard to believe from most dudes in the rap game, because they always play themselves and expose their actual lack of gangsta or display their gangsta shit and die or do years.
Either way. I come from a true hip hop background and gangsta hasn't ever been trumped skills.
On another note, with how much money Obama is printing up he may turn out to be one of the biggest gangstas ever! Hyper inflation is coming! The question is when? I dont know , but fuck swine flu, terrorism, aids and all that other shit I'm terrified of the true economic forecast of the remainder of my life.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Let's get this shit legalized
President of the U.S. Marijuana Party Richard Rawlings reports from Peoria Illinois with updates for the week of April 20th 2009.
Worldwide marijuana legalization march! This saturday! 4/28/09 high noon @ Adams and Dearborn.
Worldwide marijuana legalization march! This saturday! 4/28/09 high noon @ Adams and Dearborn.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Sometimes the rap game reminds me of the crack game.
I never met you , but a few my homies did. I hope you are on an island somewhere. If not, good luck with your case! I guess we can't ever say the clipse was fronting.
Clipse feat. Kanye West - "Kinda Like A Big Deal"
Now, This is kinda like a big deal...
Former Clipse manager and nightclub owner Anthony "Geezy” Gonzalez has been charged in U.S. District Court with running a $10 million a year drug ring.
According to federal documents, Gonzalez’s 6 year drug empire has allegedly moved 100 pounds of cocaine and over a ton of marijuana through Hampton Roads, Virginia since 2003.
Authorities suspect Gonzalez imported the drugs from Panama Florida, California, and Arizona.
The 82-count indictment states that Gonzalez laundered drug money through several front businesses, including the Clipse’s booking agency Soul Providers Management.
The federal document elaborates that the defendants painted “themselves out as music producers, rappers, entrepreneurs, club owners, clothing designers and other legitimate occupations in order to conceal the true source of their income.”
In addition, Gonzalez is accused of making several kingpin transactions, such as purchasing 10 kilos cocaine for $200,000, and 625 pounds of marijuana for $540,000 in 2007.
Gonzalez’s Encore Lounge nightclub was allegedly purchased in 2007 for $80,000 and 40 pounds of marijuana.
Earlier this year, the Virginia Beach nightclub closed down after a reputed 100-plus incidents of violence and drug transactions in 2008.
Six other co-conspirators were named in the 60-page document, including a police officer who allegedly tipped Gonzalez off about the coming indictment.
To date, Anthony “Geezy” Gonzalez remains at large. At press time, the Clipse could not be reached for comment.
Clipse feat. Kanye West - "Kinda Like A Big Deal"
Now, This is kinda like a big deal...
Former Clipse manager and nightclub owner Anthony "Geezy” Gonzalez has been charged in U.S. District Court with running a $10 million a year drug ring.
According to federal documents, Gonzalez’s 6 year drug empire has allegedly moved 100 pounds of cocaine and over a ton of marijuana through Hampton Roads, Virginia since 2003.
Authorities suspect Gonzalez imported the drugs from Panama Florida, California, and Arizona.
The 82-count indictment states that Gonzalez laundered drug money through several front businesses, including the Clipse’s booking agency Soul Providers Management.
The federal document elaborates that the defendants painted “themselves out as music producers, rappers, entrepreneurs, club owners, clothing designers and other legitimate occupations in order to conceal the true source of their income.”
In addition, Gonzalez is accused of making several kingpin transactions, such as purchasing 10 kilos cocaine for $200,000, and 625 pounds of marijuana for $540,000 in 2007.
Gonzalez’s Encore Lounge nightclub was allegedly purchased in 2007 for $80,000 and 40 pounds of marijuana.
Earlier this year, the Virginia Beach nightclub closed down after a reputed 100-plus incidents of violence and drug transactions in 2008.
Six other co-conspirators were named in the 60-page document, including a police officer who allegedly tipped Gonzalez off about the coming indictment.
To date, Anthony “Geezy” Gonzalez remains at large. At press time, the Clipse could not be reached for comment.
Friday, April 24, 2009
a decent tony robbins vid.
he swears more than I thought he would. His vibe has changed since the "awaken the giant within" days. Its still valuable, just different.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
(Mike) Tyson Documentary. -
I been waiting to see this. you can switch it to full screen by pushing one of the center buttons. just close out the pop up when it appears. The full movie...Enjoy.
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