Rap competitions are a great way to pass the time. Freestyle rap is an improvised form of rap - meaning without a previously written text. Freestyle forces every rapper to think and respond promptly; in this sense it is similar to acting or jazz improvisation. There are groups of people who hang out in hip hop clubs, just for the fun of competing in a rap competition.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: In Your Free Time
Step 1. Start with freestyle
Easy? Freestyle rap is certainly not something you can improvise without having an idea of what you do. You must have spent some time on this art. Listen to lots of hip hop tunes and dust off your rhyming - you don't want to miss out do you?
- Listen to the rhythm. You can find it anywhere and anytime. Take the ticking of a clock or the sound of a coffee machine as an example. Can you feel the rhythm? Now add the text.
- Start writing. While freestyle and traditional rap are two very different things, they share the same basic principles. If you can't make rhymes, you won't be good at either. Likewise, you will need to be able to handle the pressure and open your mind. Writing raps will help you hone the basic skills needed for freestyle.
Step 2. Train as hard as you can
The only way to improve your skills in a competition is to gain experience. When you fix your hair in the mirror, you compete against your reflection. When singing your favorite song, try adding your own words. Can you improve it? Always stay focused.
- Start with something simple. Very simple. It may seem unnecessary, but this will prepare you for the most complex raps. When you have mastered the simpler things, start thinking about rhymes constantly.
- Don't lose the thread. Whatever you do, don't stop. Everyone makes mistakes. You will say things that you would rather not have said. Don't show it. Never let others know that you regret what you said.
Step 3. Stop Thinking Too Much
Let yourself be carried away by the rhythm. Let the words come as a nighttime inspiration. Writing helps you a lot in learning how to be guided by the autopilot. When you stop trying to say things that make sense, you will start giving room for creativity and imagination.
Choose a topic. It could be something as simple as brushing your teeth or the table in front of you. Focus on something and hit the start button. You will soon understand which topics are easier and which are less - that way when you face a competition, you will know what to talk about and what to avoid
Method 2 of 2: When You Are Ready to Compete
Step 1. Challenge your friends to a freestyle battle in a location of your choice
If there is a hip hop club in your area, you will need to sign up. Tell your friends that you will take care of the sign-ups for everyone. Make sure you don't reveal what you're going to say in your rap. Remember that this is an improvisation. You will probably only be able to prepare yourself in theory.
- You can hold a battle wherever you want, unless you disturb. Right after school in the parking lot is a great idea if you want your battle to end on many mobiles or YouTube.
- You could organize your first rap battle in the privacy of your home. You don't have to be ashamed if you want to warm up first. None of your peers will need to know that you have been training for this moment.
Step 2. Have a rap battle with one or more friends
The only things you need are two people, a judge, and possibly some microphones or a fairly quiet area. Decide on a scoring system, such as a best of three rap contest.
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Set a time limit for each round and set the number of rounds. Also determine who will perform first. It can be the loser from the previous week, or you could decide with the flip of a coin.
Singing first isn't always a disadvantage. You will be able to take the initiative. If you know your pants are too baggy or your math grades aren't very good, talk about it. This way your opponent won't be able to attack you as easily
Step 3. Have someone beatbox for you
If that's not possible, find a loop to play as a backing track. Rap some insults in turn and show your creativity and improvisation skills. Make it a rule that the judge decides the winner of each round based on the quality of the taunts and the rap. Whoever gets the most points wins the round.
Establish the prize. In addition to definitive compliance, of course
Advice
- Use self-irony. This way you will catch your opponent off guard who will have fewer things to say about you. Use these opportunities to destroy your opponent.
- Do your best to sing verses that make sense. You won't be able to win if people have no idea what you are saying.
- Don't be discouraged if you can't win right away. Work out.
- Think of catchy phrases (typically insults) for the next round while your opponent is singing. But don't let your thoughts cloud the other competitor's words. Prepare responses to his insults.
- Don't take battles too seriously; have fun.
- Get a rhyming column. He will be your best friend.
