HOW TO RAP: IMPROVING Your FLOW (Tips & Examples)

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  • @nicebars
    @nicebars 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2377

    never thought I'd be getting rap lessons from Kobe Bryant.. but this is very useful

  • @AnxiousArab
    @AnxiousArab 8 ปีที่แล้ว +465

    To everyone bitching about Drew calling Eminem decent in this video. Don't get ahead of things and jump into conclusions. He mentions Eminem in almost every video and talks about how he is one of the greatest.

    • @jameshutto3263
      @jameshutto3263 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ive only seen 2 vids from this guy and i could tell right off the bat he really respects ems skill, using him as example with his beat, and another talked how he freestyles.

    • @shantytshidibi3547
      @shantytshidibi3547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That literally one of my favourite songs.
      The decent rapper line was a joke.
      Good point though

    • @ahmeddjeghri6879
      @ahmeddjeghri6879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      smh, people didn't see the sarcasm when he said "decent"

  • @thelegend2781
    @thelegend2781 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1362

    who else watching this because they wanna be a future rapper

    • @spydawebsbeats540
      @spydawebsbeats540 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yo if you need beats check out my channel!

    • @benfrank8649
      @benfrank8649 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me!

    • @benfrank8649
      @benfrank8649 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SpydaWebs Beats thank you!

    • @benfrank8649
      @benfrank8649 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SpydaWebs Beats what program do you use to make beats?

    • @misterman6691
      @misterman6691 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ben Frank FL Studio

  • @MasterOfDarkness42069
    @MasterOfDarkness42069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    "Just drums with words." Thank you for this. I've been trying to explain this to people but haven't been able to articulate it. The tuplet flow in a lot of today's rap is another type of percussion.

  • @cww4135
    @cww4135 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    DAMN the flow even exist when he talk

  • @MrNikeLyon
    @MrNikeLyon 10 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Kobe Bryant is teaching us how to rap

    • @ea-zs2qz
      @ea-zs2qz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kobe is dead :'(

    • @Afroninja12
      @Afroninja12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ea-zs2qz no shit

    • @mcheesy5887
      @mcheesy5887 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I now realise that it's kobe bryant wow he has a good flow

    • @somewherefaraway3093
      @somewherefaraway3093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Be hittin' different now 🥺

  • @nimster5985
    @nimster5985 7 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I was so ready to hear the rap cause at 1:46 sounded like he was gonna rap.😄

    • @winpro6327
      @winpro6327 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IKR

    • @lifelyrics5659
      @lifelyrics5659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I came here to see how to get rap flow in Godzilla last part

    • @bastardlemonade
      @bastardlemonade 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo, he started rapping without any effort.

  • @LXP-MUSIC
    @LXP-MUSIC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yo Drew. Would love to see you teaching about the writing process. How to deal with syllables, word placement, rhyme structures, compositions and so on. Keep the grind man. Really insightful content plus a lot of side knowledge that you pass.

  • @RAPLEESTYLE
    @RAPLEESTYLE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is a very first flow basic lesson for every beginner rapper to learn.

  • @blowintrees4885
    @blowintrees4885 9 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    Good video. Another addition to your flow is internal rhymes and changing rhyme schemes unexpectedly. I find freestyling often can make you develop a flow of your own easily, you just gotta experiment with different techniques. You can also make random sounds that rhyme to create new flows, Tech n9ne does this.

    • @almightyzai8263
      @almightyzai8263 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +How To Rap u said kick u in your face like high pow lol

    • @EyeAm
      @EyeAm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Internal rhymes change the game

    • @youngiceberg7829
      @youngiceberg7829 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lucid Trees true because when ur pushed to rap of the dome it shows ur natural flow

    • @thorinpeterson6282
      @thorinpeterson6282 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You gotta be careful though. Poorly constructed internal rhymes will quickly make you sound amateurish and throw off the listener

    • @formangrilling111
      @formangrilling111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What’s internal rhymes and how can I help develop this brother? Thanks fellas

  • @TheJusticefornone
    @TheJusticefornone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Didn't know Kobe Bryant was this great at rapping!

  • @suscrewofficial8632
    @suscrewofficial8632 9 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    this guy looks like kobe

    • @omnibeats
      @omnibeats 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      austin garcia he sounds a very specific way too lol good video tho

    • @suscrewofficial8632
      @suscrewofficial8632 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      not really a Kobe fan but still a good video drew, keep it up man *****

    • @MrMikkiBee
      @MrMikkiBee 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      austin garcia Looks like Ludacris to me

    • @hueningkaiboilsmynoodles125
      @hueningkaiboilsmynoodles125 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      austin garcia They all look the same to me... Jk hahaha xD

    • @thatboicarti9024
      @thatboicarti9024 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THExGALACTICxOG ikr

  • @patmentoring6391
    @patmentoring6391 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Do you guys ever need a break from writing lyrics and Making Beats? I write lyrics and make Beats Daily and i need a break sometimes. Do you feel That way too?

    • @westsidebarbiie1309
      @westsidebarbiie1309 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tupac yeah

    • @mraaron81
      @mraaron81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes. Usually because I do everything from an inspirational stand point. If I’m not inspired, it’ll be harder to write

    • @chilljil6526
      @chilljil6526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I'm tired, not focused, inspired, or determined, I don't write

    • @chilljil6526
      @chilljil6526 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      If I feel good or frustrated, I can write

    • @Goobsguy
      @Goobsguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i switch between lyrics/rapping and beats/producing, if i do one i cant do the other until the next day

  • @Milli10minded
    @Milli10minded 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He went off when he said "kick you in the face like hipow!"😂😂😂😂

  • @tommckinnon4940
    @tommckinnon4940 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The second flow reminds me of how logics flow is

  • @TimEnSebas
    @TimEnSebas 8 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    'A pretty decent rapper' turns on the rap legend eminem XD good tips tho

    • @meechie9z
      @meechie9z 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sinister Shady your name shows you’re a stan

  • @asphaltvillage9494
    @asphaltvillage9494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love this dude this dude actually top ten people Eminem is afraid to dis

  • @fleur4610
    @fleur4610 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When (some) black/African people talk, they sound like they're already rapping. I admire that. They have a flow.

  • @hanzflackshnack1158
    @hanzflackshnack1158 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Your comparison to drums is dead on. Have a consistent tempo, fast tempo with slow fills, slow tempo with fast fills, completely irregular time signatures etc etc. Dope vid though man.

  • @Thomas073
    @Thomas073 8 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    If you're a rapper who needs beats, you can use mine for free (if you credit me) :)

    • @Albert-xl3nx
      @Albert-xl3nx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      will u make more beats on TH-cam

    • @Thomas073
      @Thomas073 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +eburt eoo of course :)

    • @iqblix
      @iqblix 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Thomas073_ thanks homie

    • @gokuintheflesh854
      @gokuintheflesh854 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks man 💯

    • @sollertiskhan3254
      @sollertiskhan3254 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks alot

  • @TheTeknicalMixes
    @TheTeknicalMixes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "don't you wanna grow up to be just like me!?"
    Am I the only one who kept hearing that when he played that beat?

  • @razor309ify
    @razor309ify 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey awesome freestyle Drew, your advice is dope. After watching your videos I have seemed to improve my flow and I hope you keep making more

  • @PeterGlitsch
    @PeterGlitsch 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Whenever I freestyle with a slow flow my friends always cut me off with their own freestyle lol it pisses me off so I feel like I have to go faster

    • @EyeAm
      @EyeAm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂 that happens :P

    • @hot.watts2004
      @hot.watts2004 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peter Adler if you don’t smack him

    • @formangrilling111
      @formangrilling111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Start off with a diss on people who interrupt other mcs 😂

  • @mdz8888
    @mdz8888 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best explanation on the internet. Thank you.

  • @Rigossip5
    @Rigossip5 9 ปีที่แล้ว +622

    I'm Gonna Be The Next Nikki Minaj

    • @Annymus-ed2hf
      @Annymus-ed2hf 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +Rigossip become the next Iggy ply

    • @Rigossip5
      @Rigossip5 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +An0nym0us Hopefully, I Love Iggy

    • @restant8845
      @restant8845 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +An0nym0us I swear man, every fucking video, I see you

    • @Annymus-ed2hf
      @Annymus-ed2hf 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Restless Ant (TRA) this is not even my final form m8

    • @tansuo9396
      @tansuo9396 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +An0nym0us U WOT M8!?

  • @BoogieMashina
    @BoogieMashina 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope info, really helpful for upcoming rappers!!🙏🙏

  • @Raehahn
    @Raehahn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the lessons, Drew! You're doing God's work. I'm learning how to rap and I found this Hella useful.

  • @letrippyhippie3903
    @letrippyhippie3903 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude in grade 6-7 i could flow fast pretty fast. a good 6 years later i can only do simple basic rap after not doing it for a while. Back then rap was pretty simple now its everywhere

  • @dshizznitrb3
    @dshizznitrb3 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    4:05 eminem admitted to memorizing lines and certain bars to have on deck, just incase.
    Rap is more than rhymes and going through tough shit in life.

  • @Ojagojag
    @Ojagojag 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate that video was really useful. Shout out from England. Liked & subscribed.
    I don't know if you listen to much UK rap & if so you'd say there's even more ways of looking at the flow. If you were to include something like Grime for example

  • @crazyfly3456
    @crazyfly3456 8 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    bro When i was rapping with my friends in school I Accidently talk crap about the princaple man she got pissssss off dude

    • @EyeAm
      @EyeAm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂

    • @Frank-kt5vz
      @Frank-kt5vz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      crazy fly 345 this story gave my cancer

    • @tf_jorge2133
      @tf_jorge2133 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same lol

  • @drrobotnikmeanbeanma
    @drrobotnikmeanbeanma 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The more you rap write and freestyle the better you get.The better you get helps you to control your levels.Google vocab rhyming words with the meaning.google will tell you what the words mean and how to pronounce it.Email all of your stuff to yourself.Print and make backups and put them in diff spots.

  • @Mihai5074
    @Mihai5074 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Sounds like Method Man

  • @Benji_Jokjo
    @Benji_Jokjo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The flow is the seasoning in a rap

  • @extremelywild_official
    @extremelywild_official 9 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    Did you just call eminem the white guy with 12 gramys and OSCAR a "decent rapper"

    • @rolan5948
      @rolan5948 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      lool I think he did

    • @markfares7462
      @markfares7462 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      +100% beast mode boss yeah here we go again EMINEM is a God / Kendrick is a God man fuck this shit every rapper have he's own moments ! every rapper is known for he's own shit there's no such thing as a best rapper !

    • @Akaoftt
      @Akaoftt 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Why did you have to add "the white guy" like that made them any better

    • @markfares7462
      @markfares7462 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +100% beast mode boss hey I'm not saying he's not emenim ID a legend in rap but I'm saying some people say 2pac is the best and there's people that say EMINEM is the best what I'm saying is all of the rappers out there have there moment there's no best rapper of all time !

    • @Akaoftt
      @Akaoftt 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is no best 👀

  • @codemiesterbeats
    @codemiesterbeats 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yea I try to tell guys that flow is basically how you chop the syllables. Pretty good explaination.

  • @quentinc2128
    @quentinc2128 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great tuto! thank's from france

  • @bizyar4743
    @bizyar4743 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Ever heard of a child, aged two
    Having to go through what I’ve been through?
    Staring through the door frame,
    Source of my pain,
    The Gorilla Gang came and
    Shot moms in the brain.
    Snatched up and strapped up,
    Taught to be a savage,
    It’s kill or be killed
    So my enemies I ravaged.
    For five years strong,
    Internal Armageddon.
    Killing and cocaine,
    No way to refrain,
    I’d miss my family silently in the midnight rains.
    With an AK47 and one hundred rounds,
    Line up another family
    Then they’d hit the ground.
    That sinking feeling in your gut,
    If you don’t shoot - you’re shot.
    Annihilate, fear is a perfect motivator.
    Turn a young buck into a sick fuck
    Just like the Terminator.
    An Exterminator, child soldier marching on,
    Gripping tightly to my gun,
    What I’ve done was not for fun.
    But it’s just begun,
    ‘Til my last breath I’m still a soldier.
    When I was young I hoped it over,
    Now I’m older and know better,
    It’s not always stormy weather,
    Spend my life just stacking cheddar
    Was encumbered - now unfettered.

    • @XxQueenChristinaxX
      @XxQueenChristinaxX 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I just rapped this.

    • @metalandmochas
      @metalandmochas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Niice

    • @splicx5799
      @splicx5799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice dude

    • @youngmaryland886
      @youngmaryland886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You ain't stacking cheddar, if you were stacking cheddar, you would be stacking forever, what you stacking cheddar for a rainy day, till all this cheddar stacking get wasted away, I'm taking your cheddar, melting your cheddar, better stack higher, make your stack bigger, make your stack better.

    • @winpro6327
      @winpro6327 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lit but now people are going to stell it like me

  • @dustinsmith74
    @dustinsmith74 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was wondering if you could do one on flow and delivery of how to basically start the flow when the first verse kicks in, like some examples of how to start your flow, i think this is my biggest problem its my delivery and flow seems like i do the same flow for every song i do, like i try to change up my voice when im flowing but once i hear back on it, it sounds the same...! Could also be i dont really know how to master vocals yet as well. What software do you use im using studio one right now just got it and still tryn to figure it out, cause your quality is good!

  • @tylerlloyd2595
    @tylerlloyd2595 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    my floooww is good i have problem with using different ryhme scheme

    • @lotenofficial
      @lotenofficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have perfect rhyme scheme just need to work on my flow

    • @k.t.a.Blessed
      @k.t.a.Blessed 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      For flow try small patterns
      Wrist game with no disdain/my boy Tom flows insane/2 points with that mid range/look both ways when I switch lanes

  • @shmedraking7878
    @shmedraking7878 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    u been killin it homes.. tbh this shit so helpful

  • @boogienorman2108
    @boogienorman2108 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank's for teaching me to rap

    • @beastmode4958
      @beastmode4958 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is Boogie but i change my name to Jabaree Norman that's my real name so I got a new phone and check out my TH-cam

  • @ianpierregomes8373
    @ianpierregomes8373 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really dope, Drew! I'm from Brazil and it has been nice to watch your videos about how to rap and stuff! Keep it up!

  • @jijbot9427
    @jijbot9427 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love eminems style. I usually do that one here.

  • @yangmac10
    @yangmac10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought you had already started spitting out a few bars at 1:39, you speak in rhythm 🤣🔥 thanks a lot!

  • @depressedpotato3119
    @depressedpotato3119 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Hi (Sorry for my bad english)

  • @Shinreetlegna
    @Shinreetlegna 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sweet bra, been breaking it down myself. as I freestyle similar to yourself of the top. gonna use this for the youth mentor program get them freestyling for a session.

  • @mysticmarie22
    @mysticmarie22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks man! Im following my dreams and you helped me out! New subscriber!

  • @lewisrushton6660
    @lewisrushton6660 9 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    U called Eminem a pretty decent rapper ??????

    • @lokesvensson3675
      @lokesvensson3675 9 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      He is

    • @critsology
      @critsology 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      +Yooy Fog logic is the shit not emine.

    • @Antifrustrated
      @Antifrustrated 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      +Savage PremiiZz Logic is mixed, he doesn't really count.

    • @leelewis1360
      @leelewis1360 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      the way I see it , everybody is entitled to an opinion, and anytime you argue with another person about someone being good or not it's just an opinion, you make your own assumptions

    • @zakkofficial7045
      @zakkofficial7045 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      +Lewis Rushton If anyone thinks Eminem is/was anything less than great has bad taste in music.

  • @Zayo.zayo_
    @Zayo.zayo_ 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy shit, don't know if anyone notices but he sounds just like method man when he raps....sick

  • @drewthelionn
    @drewthelionn 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Anyone else think he kinda looks like Kobe Bryant?

  • @AAAt0MIsRap
    @AAAt0MIsRap 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can see you are also a fan of eminem, you are an amazing teacher for those beginners there and for us advanced lyrysists, you know how to teach

  • @codeyhorn2406
    @codeyhorn2406 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My problem is my flow i just can't seem to flow with a beat

    • @haloluver123
      @haloluver123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Codey Horn munch shrooms

    • @EyeAm
      @EyeAm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It takes practice man! Do it everyday and you will become good at it. I promise!

    • @jasonwynn5729
      @jasonwynn5729 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Codey Horn lol

    • @TheEathans
      @TheEathans 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Codey Horn Try simply listening to beat with good ass speakers and try to tap to it then pick which mood is good with the beat style. Once you finally feel that rhythms then GO.

  • @Pensacola2
    @Pensacola2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I felt your freestyle and even started smiling as I listened to it, bro how can i find you on Spotify?

  • @davidmagallon1629
    @davidmagallon1629 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    am I the only one who thinks he looks like ludicrous. I just started not to long ago freestyling I ain't new to this. thanks for the help the video was pretty lit. keep up the good work you're to legit to quit.

    • @samwagner9845
      @samwagner9845 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Magallon just noticed this was a rap😂 👍🏻

    • @davidmagallon1629
      @davidmagallon1629 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +SW1006 /Gaming/Music/And more!/ gracias I know I was just with flow. so I just put what I thought in the comments below.

    • @davidmagallon1629
      @davidmagallon1629 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +SW1006 /Gaming/Music/And more!/ no pun intended, I'm just listening to instrumentals don't know we're it's headed

    • @koldraiynedownskayle5744
      @koldraiynedownskayle5744 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      LudaKobe.

    • @alexoh7834
      @alexoh7834 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too legit

  • @gwho
    @gwho 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this video is mainly how to help rapping live in-flow, as opposed to taking time to solidly think, or come up with the dopest, deepest lyrics for a recorded song, which allows for much more time for revisions and thinking.
    Very separate aspects of rap, as there are many aspects of almost any craft. I've learned that whether it's soccer, starcraft, music, or rap, you want to have deliberate, focused training on certain aspects, and then afterwards bring them into a live, jumbled practice.
    You can train the live-flow aspect, or the "thinking about your second line" aspect before bringing it all into freestyling.
    You can focus on cardiovascular endurance, or max sprinting speed, or accuracy of goal-attempts, or crossovers before bringing it altogether in a live soccer match.
    You can focus on raw APM, or not missing workers, or micro, or mini-map awareness before bringing them altogether in a tournament match.

    • @tomtali
      @tomtali 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gwho I like your philosophy on that. What do you think the key factors are, to starting out and improving rap? It's something I want to get in to.

    • @gwho
      @gwho 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      SinclairFilms I don't rap so I wouldn't be speaking from experience. But from what I know and what I can induce and deduce logically, my approach would be a few things.
      not necessarily in this order, but definitely before live freestyling. Another qualifier is that people's minds work differently, and I'm much more of a slower, analytical mind, as opposed to a "dive-in, and think while acting" mind. So these would be my approaches. For me, freestyling is too unstructured, with too many variables flying around for me to distill and identify patterns. I am pattern/principle-driven, which once I get, I can generate all the infinite possibilities of subspecies.
      1) just listen to a lot of rap that you appreciate and enjoy. Inspiration and enjoyment is big.
      2) Distill principles and patterns of rap that you see, especially the very awesome rhymes.
      In Eminem's 8 Mile, there's "momma drama sreamin on a too much for me to wanna" This is what is called ... I forget what It's called... but it basically transcends single words, and it takes sound patterns of multiple words, and cross-words. Boom! Pattern Identified. Keep looking for other patterns, like word-bending (aka cheating, but hey lol). Rap Battle's Mozart vs Skrillex bends "here" with "diarrhea" and "Idea" and "IKEA". It goes well with the European accent pronunciation of "here", and being Mozart.
      3) Write. This allows you to isolate your thinking, without the distraction of adrenaline, cortisol, the desire for props and recognition, the fear of bombing and embarrassment.
      4) Do it for yourself, and determine your "success" by your satisfaction first, before being judged by others. External approval is a tricky beast. It's the ultimate real measure of quality when it comes to an art like rap, but it's also a harsh killer of potential if the bud is exposed before it's ready. Understand and embrace things will suck. Even when you're good, you will write crap. It's mining, where your yield is never 100%.
      5) Have something to say. I only actual wrote a rap / rhyming poem when I had something to say. Too many people do it just for the fame, or external reward. Real quality swells up from inside, inspired, and where your inspiration is fed by your perspiration. This comes from reflecting on life/things, and focusing on genuine value.
      More philosophical than practical, but there are some bits of practical stuff in there. Again, my strength is inducing / deducing, and not so much from experience.

    • @tomtali
      @tomtali 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gwho You have so much insight! Its crazy! I've noted down everything you said, I appreciate the help immensely! I'm sure it'll be a long ass process before things start coming together, but I hope it amounts to something. You're a legend :)

    • @gwho
      @gwho 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd find a group or club that's into it. or just friends who you can have sessions with, and basically get exposed to their styles. Their styles will inspire something in you, and you can see how you can mix yours, resulting in idea sex, as James Altucher calls it.
      The social element is huge, even for a rather non-social person like me. It's not just exposure to new ideas that you wouldn't generate yourself, but also upkeep of motivation, positive reinforcement, keeping you from burning out or getting weary of the art, networking for opportunities by building relationships and having something to offer whether it's your skills or another connections for others, as well as the critical feedback that's not done in an emotionally crippling way.

  • @Unknowingly_unknown.
    @Unknowingly_unknown. 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    im just starting out on singing and stuff, but music and singing runs in the family as in drawing and dancing. anyways my friends and i are starting a girl group, and they said im in more of the "in your face swag. and break stuff.." but i wanna learn rap and be able to sing as well. i can rap to Linkin park bleed it out.. (of course, i listen to the song millions of times and practice at it. ) but any advice for me and the group and the rapping parts for me?

    • @EyeAm
      @EyeAm 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It all comes down to time! If you put in the time with any craft, you will get better! The best tip I ever got was to get CLEAR on EXACTLY what you want! Know what music you want to make first, then you will be able to create it :)

  • @JordanBown
    @JordanBown 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey i love everything you're doing with the channel everything helps a ton! but i would advise if you could add your songs you use in the bio and give us maybe a playlist with good basic songs and organize them by flow speed? maybe just make some playlists on your soundcloud that we can have access to

  • @CoreyDrums
    @CoreyDrums 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    maybe you should of written down the lyrics insted of freestyling these styles....

  • @psilocyrapter
    @psilocyrapter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shit and I was thinking my stuff was bad cause it so loose and open. Now I realize the error of my way, I was my hardest critic. What I need was flow. Thanks bruh.

  • @Randhawa241
    @Randhawa241 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This guy said pretty decent rapper to Eminem lol bruh

    • @EyeAm
      @EyeAm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He was joking!

    • @TheJusticefornone
      @TheJusticefornone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eminem is good in my opinion

  • @powerfulthighsgaming
    @powerfulthighsgaming 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo when you said flow is like words but converted to drum patterns I got confused. I started to do that and all of my lyrics sounded horrible over the beat, but when I just make them up and make sure they're the same amount of syllables, it's sounds so much better..

  • @sonamchokijuno8999
    @sonamchokijuno8999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am going to be next Suga 😁😁

  • @tkpc2718
    @tkpc2718 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ty big homie...I've been watching your vids since last year and you help me in many things and i just want to thank you.

  • @nemzyg
    @nemzyg 9 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Decent rapper......hah eminem is fucking dope....

  • @rappingdevil751
    @rappingdevil751 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your hints are relly helping it makes raps work seem so simple thx bro

  • @thatscool969
    @thatscool969 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He said Eminem was a "pretty decent rapper" when he played the instrumental

    • @juliansanchez4906
      @juliansanchez4906 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gavyn Elliott just fucken chill man damn

  • @laikhel1388
    @laikhel1388 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you ever wondered if Drew's videos actually help, all I gotta tell you is that they are timeless and you can always come back and re-learn from him!

  • @kuhl5143
    @kuhl5143 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m better at writing rap lyrics than rapping
    Here is a rap that i made its kind of like a diss track
    The beat drops as deep as your IQ.
    I never lose, because losing is the act of people like you.
    Beyond the walls of rap, life is defined.
    I think of rapping when I'm in a hype state of mind.

  • @Kenderellaaaa
    @Kenderellaaaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Kick you in the fcking face like hi-pow” 😂 love the vid 💪🏽

  • @ilhandanish7534
    @ilhandanish7534 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No but Eminem Doesn't Rap Like That He doesn't introduce himself

    • @CodyHannYT
      @CodyHannYT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      HEYINGTVD -ROBLOX my name is what? my name is who?

    • @Sumunuhriginal
      @Sumunuhriginal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Would the real slim shady please stand up

    • @saydeecat4990
      @saydeecat4990 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fricka fricka slim shady

    • @marcuspendergraft739
      @marcuspendergraft739 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ilhan Danish dumbass.

  • @eduardobravo5844
    @eduardobravo5844 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video buddy. Very helpful and that was a decent freestyle in the examples you were using

  • @aleksandergaldyn
    @aleksandergaldyn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Black skin = +10 flow, +10 skills. I envy...

  • @michelehlim
    @michelehlim 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video, the first one I've seen with really great and distinct examples of flow. Love it!

    • @michelehlim
      @michelehlim 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Wow! I can't believe you actually replied. This made my day, keep up the great work with the videos, I think it's awesome that you can explain the technicalities behind rap. Will definitely use your tips in my next rap =)

  • @randallchickens8153
    @randallchickens8153 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the flag

  • @Malik_Hoff
    @Malik_Hoff 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you switch up the Slow flow without going fast or mid tempo

  • @themizshowful
    @themizshowful 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    from a pretty "decent" rapper

  • @skip2mylu05
    @skip2mylu05 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Drew very helpful!!!

  • @henrysmith7881
    @henrysmith7881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    HootRap.xyz - Rap like a pro

    • @hildagraham5846
      @hildagraham5846 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great tips. You helped improve my rapping skills.

  • @tysonmichael2288
    @tysonmichael2288 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have a video on how to do that fast burst flow like Big L does in a lot of his songs. Like from put it on where he goes "I flows, so one of my shows, wouldn't be clever to miss
    I'm leavin competitors pissed
    To tell you the truth, it gets no better than this"
    haha i hope that makes sense.

  • @yxngcxrtii474
    @yxngcxrtii474 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    he sounds like tyler the creator so much

  • @purrpixelvevo
    @purrpixelvevo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your beats are straight fire.

  • @carlchaovski8542
    @carlchaovski8542 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Luv that, he casually says "a pretty decent rapper..." puts on Eminem.. I'm like 😂 😂 😂

  • @benfrank8649
    @benfrank8649 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m just starting rapping. But have been drumming for 15+ years. Does having that rhythmic sense and knowledge from playing drums make rapping easier?

  • @emmillienne
    @emmillienne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your style

  • @truthpodcast7135
    @truthpodcast7135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much how to rap you the goat man no cap 🐐 i had to watch this video a couple of times the first time i watched it i just watched and got the information but the second time i watched it my skills were way better so i instantly input this practice into a beat and it helped a lot💯 i appreciate you man 7 years later still helping rappers out! now that’s real ✊🏾

  • @lordanubis1633
    @lordanubis1633 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right on bro this video helped me out a lot 💯🔥

  • @daniellesaunders693
    @daniellesaunders693 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video was soooo helpful thumbs up!

  • @mobcrewrap2530
    @mobcrewrap2530 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    yu man i know how to rap and all that shit but like some people sayd u need some fans that sings ur words with u
    and thats a good video broo

  • @codeyhorn2406
    @codeyhorn2406 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude I really appreciate it I haven't really been recording much lately been writing bars a lot

  • @EricDelshunMusicPage
    @EricDelshunMusicPage 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video bro!

  • @SauliusSemiotas
    @SauliusSemiotas 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    also there is even faster flow on the second beat. Maybe not that good for freestyling, but in my opinion the dopest

  • @Domon678PS3
    @Domon678PS3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks bro I learned a lot from this video

  • @zyar4742
    @zyar4742 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks you I love you ❤️ finally I can rap thanks to your tips ✌🏻🌊

  • @Subswithoutavideochallen-qu1if
    @Subswithoutavideochallen-qu1if 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This dude deserves more subs.

  • @toosaucy4em
    @toosaucy4em 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    first i only watched this vid .....but now that i seen most of them i seem to getchu bro thanks for the tips ....shoutout to the best rap teacherrr💯💯💯

  • @thakameleon6068
    @thakameleon6068 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really dope vid Drew! Never seen your vids before, but I just subscribed after watching this. Some awesome pointers that I'm definetely gonna use. Side note: You sounded a lot like Method Man when you did that NY mid tempo flow lol. Not sure if you get that a lot, but I noticed it. Do you make music at all?

  • @guccitoast
    @guccitoast 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:40 I thought he was free styling lmaooo

  • @riddlersigh
    @riddlersigh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped a lot thanks! Now I can proceed my dreams of becoming a future rapper

    • @riddlersigh
      @riddlersigh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      How To Rap thanks a lot!

  • @BirdVisionEnt
    @BirdVisionEnt 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video some Lil helpful tips there appreciate it