How to Rap

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How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC
AuthorPaul Edwards
Cover artistPhilip Pascuzzo
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHip hop
GenreNon-fiction
PublisherChicago Review Press
Publication date
Dec 1st, 2009
Pages340 pp
ISBN1556528167

How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC is a book on rapping and hip-hop music by Paul Edwards – it is compiled from interviews with 104 notable rappers who provide insights into how they write and perform their lyrics[1][2][3]. It was published by Chicago Review Press in December, 2009 with a foreword by Kool G Rap[2][4][5]. Publishers Weekly states that it “goes into everything from why rappers freestyle to the challenges of collaboration in hip-hop”[6], and Library Journal says, “instruction ranges over selecting topics and form, editing, rhyming techniques, putting words to music, collaborating, vocal techniques, studio tips, and performance”[2].

Artists interviewed

The book is compiled from interviews with rappers - Library Journal notes that, “although Edwards contributes, most of the advice here comes from the rappers themselves”[2]. The following artists were interviewed by the author[3][5] –

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It also includes information on other artists, who are commented on by the interviewed artists, including[3][5] -

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Reception

The book has been positively received by critics and press outlets[7]. Library Journal says it is, “filled with real tools and overflowing with inspiration… a good read even for nonartists interested in learning more about hip-hop creativity, personalities, and history, this offers insights into music and poetry. Highly recommended”[2], Hip Hop Connection call it “a complete guide to the art and craft of the MC, anyone who's serious about becoming a rapper should read this first… a vital and vibrant expose of a much misunderstood art form”[7], and Campus Circle give it a “Grade: A+”[8].

Dana Gioia, poet and former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts wrote, “How To Rap marks a cultural coming-of-age for Hip-Hop… [it] is the first comprehensive poetics of this new literary form. …Edwards has made his bid to become the Aristotle of Hip-Hop poetics”[7].

It also received positive comments from hip-hop journalists and authors such as Kembrew McLeod, Dan LeRoy, Alex Ogg, Mickey Hess, Russell Potter, and Pancho McFarland[7], and from artists such as Georgia Anne Muldrow, Egon of Stones Throw Records, Badru Umi, and Speech of Arrested Development[7].

References

  1. ^ http://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/catalog/showBook.cfm?ISBN=1556528167
  2. ^ a b c d e http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6708280.html
  3. ^ a b c Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press.
  4. ^ http://rapradar.com/2009/12/03/how-to-rap-kool-g-rap-foreword/
  5. ^ a b c http://www.howtorapbook.com
  6. ^ http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6691928.html
  7. ^ a b c d e http://www.howtorapbook.com/reviews.html
  8. ^ http://www.campuscircle.com/review.cfm?r=10013

External links

Notes

  • Edwards, Paul (2009). How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC. Chicago Review Press, ISBN 1556528167.
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