Freestyle raps are vital to demonstrating a rappers skill in hip hop. If you can't freestyle, then you will never gain the respect of your peers as a true MC. Fortunately, you can improve your freestyles by practicing the following exercises.
First, you need to increase your vocabulary. To do this, grab a dictionary and choose ten words that aren't overly used like "sat" or "work". Go for more interesting words like "sporadic," "insolent" or intrepid." Once you've got these words together, consult a rhyming dictionary (or use one online) and find 3-5 words that rhyme with each word. So for "intrepid" we could use "don't test it," second guessed it" or "tepid." They don't have to be perfect rhymes, just sound similar when you say them out loud.
Once you've got a list of words and rhymes, memorize them and incorporate them into your freestyle raps. Notice that you are still freestyling, but creating a list of rhymes you can focus more on what you want to say with the words instead of focusing on the words themselves.
Now that you're vocabulary is all set, it's time to step up your vocals. Most dope freestylers have interesting voices and many of them change their tone to express their emotions. You can practice this as well. Simply freestyle in different emotions to broaden your scope; first, try rapping angry, then sad, then laid back. You won't sound like Snoop Dogg right off the bat, but with practice you'll soon realize how to connect your emotions with your voice.
While practicing the following exercises, try spitting freestyle raps while watching TV or walking around a room. As you see something new, try to rap about it. If you get stuck, you always have your safe words. Once you feel comfortable rapping about new images, freestyle in front of a mirror and watch how you look while delivering the lines. Are you confident? Are you selling yourself effectively, or do you still seem shy? Imagine yourself starring in a hip hop video: would you want to watch this person in the mirror?
By following these techniques, your freestyle raps will improve thanks to a larger vocabulary, your comfort with impromptu delivery and a stronger visual persona. Keep in mind this doesn't happen on a Saturday; it takes a few weeks before you start to notice results, but when you do, it's well worth it!
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