Although every artist’s final work is different, if you want to write a rap song of your own, you have to lay the foundation first. Follow these steps to write a rap song.

Self-Composed Rap Songs

Brainstorm ideas. Before writing, let your mind wander (even say out loud whatever comes to mind) and the creativity will continue. Next, list every concept, unique idea, or looming lyric that comes to mind. These materials can contribute to the completion of the song and inspire the content of the entire song.

• Carry a notepad with you. If any inspiration comes to you while taking the bus or when you are shopping, etc., just write it down. Don’t let go of every moment of inspiration. It would be better if you could expand on this basis.

Start writing the climax of the song. A term paper always begins with a topic, but a rap song begins with a climax (also known as the chorus). The climax must not only capture the theme of the song, but more importantly, it must be special and eye-catching enough. Successful refrains often influence other parts of the song, such as the beat and other lyrics. So don’t rush into refrains that don’t inspire other ideas.

• If you can’t come up with something, improvise something, or can’t respond to the lyrics of another rap song you love, don’t copy it, it’s illegal.

Choose a beat. You can use a computer or audio equipment to select a tempo (or even get inspired by tapping the rhythm directly with your mouth). If you can’t make the beat yourself, search for one on YouTube and download it. Choose a tempo that inspires you emotionally to write the song.

Write rap lyrics. From your brainstorming list, choose the material that inspires your lyrics. This is where your level as a lyricist is reflected.

Construct the entire song. Once you have a good idea of the overall style of the song, break your verse into sections (16 bars each). The beginning of each paragraph can rhyme with any rhyme, but a rhyme at the end is better and more important. This way your sections won’t look unresolved. A common song structure should look like this:

• Introduction
• Verse part
• chorus part
• Verse part
• chorus part
• chorus part
• middle part
• chorus part
• Ending part

Rap and perfect it. Practice your rap songs, identify any shortcomings, and improve every verse you write. Cut out as many lyrics as you can and then some, because a rap song is not an English test, just keep the lyrics that express your thoughts. There is no problem in pausing once or twice, which can make the whole song more brilliant to a certain extent.

Write down your songs. Practice rapping the song you wrote until you know every breath by heart, then you can start crafting your song.

Make songs. Communicate with a producer and ask him to help you record the songs and be responsible for the post-production of the master tapes, or produce them yourself.

Tips

• Make sure most of the lyrics rhyme.
• do not give up! Bring out the hidden rapper in you so you can become a professional rapper.
• Adding drumming and other techniques adds color to the song. (For example, adding bass before the verse or chorus makes the song stand out).
• There is no need to deliberately rhyme just to make the song sound better.
• Make bass. The bass line should be in tune with the song so there are no harsh notes and the beat is easy to catch. The bass line and melody line should not be equal in length but should be well combined and complement each other. For example, play a note on each drum beat.
• Make sure most of the lyrics rhyme.
• Use your instincts as a rapper to determine how best to perform a song. If you’re suddenly not sure what to say, remember that your message is more important than your memory. Sing out loud in a new language. Try to focus on studying the stage performances of musicians you respect or love. You may have unexpected effects on you.
• Strive to be different. Have your style and uniqueness.
• Repeating the lyrics of a certain section/transition section to achieve a certain effect; repeating it only once will destroy your brand as a lyricist and make your ideas dim.
• Incorporating your own experiences into a song adds excitement to the song. Don’t just sing ordinary stories about ordinary people. Tell about the pain and joy of the past, and try to sing your love.
• The hi-hat is a great tool to help the song flow and keep the rhythm. However, whether it should be used varies from person to person and is not mandatory.
• If you can’t come up with good lyrics, go for a walk, listen to music, and come back with fresh thoughts and ideas.
• Keep the tone the same. If you want to add different sounds to play music, you can add them later. People will notice the change in your voice and think it’s a little lame at best.
• You can rap about anything, but the lyrics and the beat should be in time so that the whole song isn’t too abrupt. Just make sure the lyric content is related to the song title. Put your heart and soul into your songs and put your love into writing and recording them.
• It’s not necessary to buy a FL Studio and start making music. There are many free audio editors on the market (such as Audacity) that allow you to play with music freely. If you happen to have an Apple computer, you can record songs directly through the Garageband that comes with the machine. Some cheap installation packages can help you, such as FL Studio, MTV Music Generator, Tightbeatz, Soundclick, and Hip Hop Ejay. The best part, however, was the accompaniment of a live band. If you have friends who play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or even brass instruments, give them a call to get together and have a look.