
When you finally like what you're hearing, test them in front of your friends and hear what they think. Even if you don't like what you've written, later on you could come back and re-word those rhymes into something you do like. You could even rap about getting dressed in the morning, walking the dog, cooking your dinner, commuting to work, or even about a conversation you had with someone. No need to worry about what you are rapping about, just pick out things that you see around you. Once you feel comfortable rapping on different beats, start to make up rhymes of your own. It's free, so you can listen to stuff you might not even like and form an opinion about it. Check out your favorite rapper's mixtapes and branch out. X Research source An online version of the old-school mixtapes is available at record stores, most rappers album-quality material is available for free download as a promotional tactic.

The Rugged Man), listen to old-school rappers (e.g. Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and Snoop Dogg), listen to underground artists (e.g.

Find an artist you like and trace their influences back to get some sense of the foundation of hip-hop and develop your knowledge of the style. It's a style of music deeply ingrained in city life and culture. If you want to rap, you've got to immerse yourself in the culture and the sounds of hip-hop music.
