Was it so unbelievable that if given full control of their lyrical content, women would write about such sexually provocative and graphically violent scenarios? We will never know what stories Kim and Foxy could have or desired to tell, but the stories they offered on their debut projects succeeded in causing quite a stir.
What will always be difficult to digest was the significant input men such as Jay-Z and B. While many artists in their early careers receive considerable assistance on their image and content, it is indisputable that both of these artists were carefully shaped into glamorous, sexualized fantasy women.
The extent of their involvement and or complicity with the construction of this sexualized image remains debatable. I also never want to devalue the contributions they did make to the rap game and interrogate their creative works by a different standard than their male counterparts. Even in , we continue to question the lyrical skills of female hip-hop artists like Minaj. Many hip-hop artists use collaborators and ghostwriters, but it is women primarily who have their entire legacies questioned because of their personal and professional relationships with male hip-hop artists.
Twenty years later, Hard Core and lll Na Na stand as powerful back-to-back debuts. They continue to cause some pretty fiery conversations about the roles of women in hip-hop, the possibilities and limitations of the explicitly sexual as a vehicle for female empowerment, and the future of female MCs. We can see the influence of Kim and Foxy on numerous commercially successful female rappers in the 21st century.
We can and should continue to interrogate the complex effects of their debuts, but we can never deny that these women changed the game. Want more from The Project? Visit the links below. Get a manager. Once you start to get some traction, you may need help taking your career to the next level. A manager can take over some of the work promoting your music, booking gigs and talking to record labels.
Just be careful that your manager is looking out for your interests, not just his own. Collaborate with other artists. Rapping isn't a solitary art—much of the time it is something you do with other people, producers, singers or other rappers. Network and build strong relationships with other people in the industry you meet. Do collaborations with them whenever you can.
Having a verse on another rapper's song exposes you and your skills to a whole new audience. Having another rapper do a verse for you is kind of like an endorsement. People will notice your music more if you have notable collaborators.
Get a record deal —or make it indie! Landing a deal with a major hip-hop label is the dream of most rap artists. A record deal puts a ton of resources and clout at your fingertips and starts you down the track to real fame. However remember that record companies are out to make money for themselves, and sometimes you might be better off starting your own label or partnering with another indie to release your music.
Incorporate wordplay with good delivery and a message between the lines. Use passion and an intricate sound to make a good song. Most of all, focus on hard work and practice.
Rapping and singing is poetic, so take an interest in lots of poetry, writing poems yourself. Turn these into entertaining lyrics and modify them in a way that you can deliver them in a musical manner. Always writing rap lyrics in a notebook is helpful. This way you'll be able to freestyle and this will make your delivery more consistent as you develop a unique style of rapping. Not Helpful 15 Helpful It is never too young to become a rapper! Keep rapping and achieve your goals!!
Don't let anyone stop you! Not Helpful 32 Helpful They can sign you to their record label and you'll be their artist, or you can just be co-signed which means they'll support you and your music. Co-sign is basically like an endorsement deal. Not Helpful 19 Helpful You want a nice stern and deep voice, which makes it more effective.
But to be effective, you need emotion and energy. Energy is important whilst rapping, not only does it prevent you from just sounding like you're 'talking' words but it engages the listener. Experiment with your voice, no matter how stupid you may sound or feel, you will quickly pick up what works and what doesn't.
Being fluent with words is a skill and it takes a lot of time to practice it, effort is necessary. Try to read some great poems and literature that will increase your vocabulary and then you will have more words to use in your lyrics. Not Helpful 9 Helpful Most of the greats started off broke and poor, making it hard for them to buy rap equipment. Just keep improving your flow and freestyle or spit your lyrics as often as you can.
This will improve your chances of getting noticed by somebody who has the right equipment. This will help you get access to the right equipment which will in return enhance your rap career. Not Helpful 18 Helpful I'm 16 years old and go to high school.
How do I balance my time between rapping and school? Do schoolwork first. Practice rapping after your schoolwork is finished, or get up earlier and practice before school. Not Helpful 25 Helpful How do I set up a recording studio? Nobody will support me so I don't know what to do. Use Soundcloud and Youtube. Start networking meeting people in the industry. Don't expect investments from people until you've proven that you're doing it no matter whether you're supported or not.
Not Helpful 8 Helpful Try to experiment with different cadences! Study the flows of different successful artists and to emulate that. At the same time, however, try to stay as original and as true to yourself as possible. Kim Kardashian posts pics from tropical vacation with Pete Davidson.
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Share Selection. Popular Shopping. Now On Now on Decider. More Stories. Five seasons and five winners later, the young aspiring stars have found themselves with growing fan bases and opportunities they may have never received without appearing on the show. Mulatto was The Rap Game 's very first winner and most successful, thus far. Following closely behind her is J. I the Prince of N. Y who has been gaining steam in rap circles, as well.
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