These lessons are a compilation of things I've either been taught, observed, or bumped my head and learned the hard way. ("....Hov (POKE) did that/ so hopefully you won't have to go through that." -Jay-Z)
They are presented to you in no particular order because they are all important.
Don't start bitchin', it's game for free.
Now....let's begin....
Lesson 1: YOUR MICROPHONE SCREAMS FOR YOU!
We've all been to THAT show. You know the one where "rapper X" is on stage with ALL of his boys, and everyone is not only talking at the same time (see Lesson 2: THIS IS NOT POP-WARNER and Lesson 3: ONLY IF WE'RE SINGING), but talking at the TOP of their lungs.
!NEWSFLASH!
The mic screams for you! Now...we can't hear you at all! You have defeated your purpose, and you look like an amateur ASS! We didn't know your song before you began this tirade, but we were willing to listen. However, after sitting through just one minute of your set, not song, SET! I'm ready to "Vincent Van Gogh"(look it up) myself and switch the remaining ear to adult contemporary; at least their sissy tone is light on the eardrums!
Its not cool, dope or fresh. You're not rapping harder because you're louder. Cmon dawg, you hear it too.
USE YOUR SOUNDCHECK! (See Lesson 7: USE YOUR SOUNDCHECK) Its is a moment, albeit a late one, to tend to the details, adjust the levels and declare your professionalism. Tune your show, or people will stop coming to watch you show your tune.
That's enough for lesson one. Live with it.
In the meantime, today's REQUIRED LISTENING is "Verbal Intercourse" Raekwon ft. Nas and Ghostface off the ONLY BUILT FOR CUBAN LINKS LP
Pay special attention to Nas' fluidity and effortless delivery.
DEUCES
We've all been to THAT show. You know the one where "rapper X" is on stage with ALL of his boys, and everyone is not only talking at the same time (see Lesson 2: THIS IS NOT POP-WARNER and Lesson 3: ONLY IF WE'RE SINGING), but talking at the TOP of their lungs.
!NEWSFLASH!
The mic screams for you! Now...we can't hear you at all! You have defeated your purpose, and you look like an amateur ASS! We didn't know your song before you began this tirade, but we were willing to listen. However, after sitting through just one minute of your set, not song, SET! I'm ready to "Vincent Van Gogh"(look it up) myself and switch the remaining ear to adult contemporary; at least their sissy tone is light on the eardrums!
Its not cool, dope or fresh. You're not rapping harder because you're louder. Cmon dawg, you hear it too.
USE YOUR SOUNDCHECK! (See Lesson 7: USE YOUR SOUNDCHECK) Its is a moment, albeit a late one, to tend to the details, adjust the levels and declare your professionalism. Tune your show, or people will stop coming to watch you show your tune.
That's enough for lesson one. Live with it.
In the meantime, today's REQUIRED LISTENING is "Verbal Intercourse" Raekwon ft. Nas and Ghostface off the ONLY BUILT FOR CUBAN LINKS LP
Pay special attention to Nas' fluidity and effortless delivery.
DEUCES
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