How To Find Your Rap Identity: 7 Essential Steps To Creating Your Rap Persona

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  • @midtiien
    @midtiien 8 місяців тому +7

    None of these artists forced their sound. The lyrics and flows come naturally. It’s what makes you an artist in the first place. The marketing, imagery, videos, and themes is what you need to put effort into

  • @LyKan.Apollo
    @LyKan.Apollo Рік тому +10

    I’m a singer- songwriter, but this video was definitely informative and I took notes. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @orendjohnsonjr
    @orendjohnsonjr Рік тому +97

    My persona is being myself.

    • @Auburnvirgo
      @Auburnvirgo Рік тому +10

      best way to do it bro

    • @Clowis
      @Clowis Рік тому +12

      But who are you?

    • @orendjohnsonjr
      @orendjohnsonjr Рік тому +5

      @@Clowis is this a serious question or is this out of disrespect? I'm just curious.

    • @pett6985
      @pett6985 Рік тому +15

      @@orendjohnsonjr I don't wanna be a 🤓or something but I think it was a joke on "Ok so your persona is yourself, then what are the characteristics that make you be you? that will be the answer to both 'who are your persona' and 'who are you'" well it's not really a joke but I think you can understand

    • @aghor4L
      @aghor4L Рік тому

      ⁠@@orendjohnsonjrright brada

  • @luvajay22
    @luvajay22 Рік тому +22

    What I struggle with the most is really understanding the whole marketing aspect of music and knowing who my music targets. I guess just knowing what audience my music would cater too and understanding how to package it in a way that would get someone interested to actually listen to it.

    • @8ballpr8ducti8ns
      @8ballpr8ducti8ns Рік тому +5

      Think about who your favourite artists are. Whatever ones bring the most inspiration into your work. Those would be your starter target audience. Aslong as your music is good & similar to the artist they’ll atleast give it a chance.

    • @steelokey
      @steelokey Рік тому

      Same with me bro. I completely understand, I love the music part of it but I hate having to market it lol

    • @midable-mc2cz
      @midable-mc2cz Рік тому

      mate (I'm from U.K.) for the simple fact your here on this Howtorapdrew video, I'll be interested in your music - do you understand what I'm trying to say? I'm thinking it's got to be rap music (I know it might not be) I'll give it a listen - that's a starting point

    • @livestrong296
      @livestrong296 Рік тому

      well there are agencies to help you out with that for a fee

    • @steelokey
      @steelokey Рік тому +1

      @@midable-mc2cz yeah it is. I appreciate you taking the time to respond whether it was to me or the other guy. Blessings
      - steelokey

  • @HowToRapOfficial
    @HowToRapOfficial  Рік тому +6

    COMMENT: What aspect of starting a rap career is giving you the most difficulty right now?

    • @MDB999
      @MDB999 Рік тому +2

      Finding a consistent flow and pattern of speech on my tracks.

    • @jaideveremy4371
      @jaideveremy4371 Рік тому +1

      I need to make rap songs about
      Success
      Storytelling
      Religion
      Personal Struggles
      Introspection
      Loneliness
      Heartbreaks
      Poverty
      Emotional Pain
      Relationships
      Love

    • @bruh5704
      @bruh5704 Рік тому +1

      Writing a catchy chorus has been difficult

    • @ItsEagleMusic
      @ItsEagleMusic Рік тому +1

      ​@@bruh5704You need to use it as a melody to make it sound more engaging with your energy pouring into the crowd

    • @nepoleon6532
      @nepoleon6532 Рік тому +2

      For me I'd say finding my signature sound and creating a solid fanbase

  • @Jfizzle56
    @Jfizzle56 11 місяців тому +1

    So glad I found this channel! I was shook when you mentioned that dababy's freestyle!! I watched it twice and took notes!

  • @miguelasosa2001
    @miguelasosa2001 Рік тому +19

    I’m struggling on how not to overthink all the elements and just emulate what i like both on a music and persona level. I have ocd, autism, anxiety, depression and mild bipolar

    • @Stage.killer23
      @Stage.killer23 Рік тому +6

      Don’t overthink! Take just a pen and a piece of paper and write there all your feelings. You could do great songs also you could use music as therapy, will works, believe me 🙏🏼

    • @-Zperco
      @-Zperco Рік тому +5

      I got ocd adhd anxiety and depression heres what you gotta do when you in your feels just write down flows and lyrics bout whats on your mind write bout interesting stuff in your life if lyrics come to mind write em down it takes time but you get there some people gotta learn how to not overthink but everybody can learn just write without thinking hard

    • @fableflows33
      @fableflows33 Рік тому

      me too guys welcome to the family lets all have fun an freep pop

    • @Jermaine80
      @Jermaine80 Рік тому

      Autism?

    • @miguelasosa2001
      @miguelasosa2001 Рік тому

      @@Jermaine80 yes

  • @1107z-jd7mg
    @1107z-jd7mg Рік тому +8

    i also need to learn how to find my lyrical themes

  • @ashtonhammond1302
    @ashtonhammond1302 11 місяців тому

    Stay focus, and tactical in life!

  • @dylanbissonnette8639
    @dylanbissonnette8639 Рік тому

    The new visuals are insane

  • @LUSAID916
    @LUSAID916 Рік тому +5

    This was empowering. Good shit brotha. Wit yo mega mind head ass

  • @miguelasosa2001
    @miguelasosa2001 Рік тому +1

    What I meant by personas are aliases. Like Z-Ro AKA The Mo City Don is an Alias he created. Mr. 3-2 reinvented his persona/Alias from the wicked Buddha baby to the governor.

  • @_Tenkaa
    @_Tenkaa Рік тому +5

    My main problem is beat selection i know the sound they all have but not every song will be aggressive or anything i want it to change on my mood but have a signature sound that makes you know who it is when the beat comes in(sorry for anyone reading my paragraph but i appreciate it u for it reply if u want)

    • @QaeD1
      @QaeD1 Рік тому +6

      Bro just make music and don't worry about having a signature sound or anything.Just don't approach a beat like how you think another artist would approach it,then along the journey you're going to find your signature sound.

    • @_Tenkaa
      @_Tenkaa Рік тому

      @@QaeD1 I love you bro no gay shit I needed to hear that

    • @ynpavo
      @ynpavo Рік тому +2

      @@QaeD1seconding this, just pick any beat that makes you feel something, then turn theae feelings into lyrics and finally your song. Having variety/versatility is one of the greatest qualities an artist can have. Just be yourself, speak your mind and dont try to make your music in a way where you think about what would appeal to others. If your music is real and you are being authentic your own sound will cristalize itself soon enough

    • @mjunreal
      @mjunreal Рік тому +1

      When it comes to beat selection you can either pick a particular element you like and want to focus on like the type of drum or the instrument that plays the melodies such as piano, guitar, flute or whatever or just hop on any type of beat that is appealing to you

    • @austinjones9171
      @austinjones9171 Рік тому +1

      having a sound that varies is good but you as an artist should have some idea what connects it all. And that’ll honestly just come from your personal tastes and interests. Think about what resonates with you artistically, musically and in terms of mood and make choices on that. Hone in on the sounds that work best for you and soon you’ll have your own musical recipe and vibe

  • @miguelasosa2001
    @miguelasosa2001 Рік тому

    Thanks bro I needed this

  • @official.chr1s
    @official.chr1s Рік тому +3

    Needed this thanks🫡

  • @SURLegend
    @SURLegend Рік тому +1

    Can you make a video on wat to do wen signing a contract or record deal

  • @magyger265
    @magyger265 Рік тому +1

    Groundup Movement Soulscribblez

  • @Tylahbtw
    @Tylahbtw Рік тому +1

    In my head I feel like I rap like Ski mask mixed with T pain and Lil Uzi vert
    But when I record I rap like toosie mixed with Trippie red

    • @tempseas6663
      @tempseas6663 Рік тому

      I could kinda see where trippie is a cross of ski, uzi, and tpain.

  • @1107z-jd7mg
    @1107z-jd7mg Рік тому +1

    i need to know how to make wordplays in raps

  • @regenerationx6933
    @regenerationx6933 Рік тому

    Getting rhymes that refer to smth r hard for me rn tbh

  • @YABOIML
    @YABOIML Рік тому +1

    I’ve realized I don’t want the attention more than I want aknowledgement of my skills

  • @ym9513
    @ym9513 Рік тому

    Been waitin for this 🦾🔥

  • @Blackwoman12345
    @Blackwoman12345 Рік тому

    This is a very interesting video i love it

  • @zodiacmartnio7256
    @zodiacmartnio7256 5 місяців тому

    Cool I’m interested

  • @LukeVincent_
    @LukeVincent_ Рік тому

    Does anyone know what the final price of the freestyle fortnite corse is? I am having a hard time finding the final price.

  • @yessicasenpai9136
    @yessicasenpai9136 Рік тому

    Thank you 🤍

  • @yungsafarifamilyent.3885
    @yungsafarifamilyent.3885 Рік тому

    Was step 6 skipped over?

  • @fableflows33
    @fableflows33 Рік тому

    the mosty difficult thing is freestyling evry day and repiting your self i do take a break once in a while 🤣

  • @jaideveremy4371
    @jaideveremy4371 Рік тому +1

    Sometimes I need to make a strong disstrack like Drake Eminem and pusha t

  • @isaacmartinez7987
    @isaacmartinez7987 4 дні тому +1

    Eminem has a Rap Persona
    Matter a Fact He Could Rap But it’s Hard To Tell From Here if He Doesn’t Destroy The Very Fabric OF The Rap Game Universe in His Path OF Destruction I Was Afraid 😱 OF That Yup ! 👍’fraid So ! Cause He Has a Unique Flow and Has The Ability To Keep UP Wit’ These Lyrics and is Determined To Dominate and Perfect His Rhymes and annihilate and it’s Crucial For Him to Know Exactly How to Do This But NOT Like Eminem The Rapper Pro Professional Expert Because You Should Probably Know This Technique By Now Just Like You Can’t Expect To Know Everything ABOUT Rap Flow in One ☝️ Day Cause it Takes Time To Master This Type a Flow and Technique OF Rap and Hip - Hop B.E.T. Channel MTV Music Genre . ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊🎉❤

  • @DocAlpha1Ksoon
    @DocAlpha1Ksoon Рік тому

    I struggle with marketing and finding my audience

    • @QaeD1
      @QaeD1 Рік тому +2

      Stop trying to find a audience and just put your music out there, your audience really finds you.

    • @DocAlpha1Ksoon
      @DocAlpha1Ksoon Рік тому +1

      @@QaeD1 fax thanks fo that

  • @iampatrice33
    @iampatrice33 Рік тому +2

    If people were authentically themselves… no one would have to “find an identity”.

    • @austinjones9171
      @austinjones9171 Рік тому +6

      Even if you are authentically yourself, to find success in a capitalist and commercialized industry, you have to commodify yourself and sell yourself as a recognizable package. just being yourself aint enough.

    • @jasthephysicist
      @jasthephysicist 7 місяців тому

      Having a brand or a unifying theme doesn't make you inauthentic. If you want to sell a product, you need to specify what that product is.

  • @aijahman5308
    @aijahman5308 Рік тому

    always the same ”life is haaaarddd” ad😂

  • @kingtarantinosisk544
    @kingtarantinosisk544 Рік тому

    Coach drew my rap persona is similar to Rick Ross I mixed that rags to riches story in my music with the grittiness of the streets.

  • @myungjaykofficial2674
    @myungjaykofficial2674 5 місяців тому

    25/7 by-persona

  • @jaideveremy4371
    @jaideveremy4371 Рік тому

    I really love your videos

  • @s_l_u_m_d_o_g
    @s_l_u_m_d_o_g Рік тому

    Marketing

  • @ninakowalska992
    @ninakowalska992 10 місяців тому

    branding is important, but do i really need to be doing that? variety is a spice

  • @thatguy-ix1zr
    @thatguy-ix1zr Рік тому

    Tbh if you need help to rap you shouldn't rap I'm here just to peep something along my journey...... I say keep working work hard make unique music and you will get there

    • @jasthephysicist
      @jasthephysicist 7 місяців тому

      Untrue. You're assuming that rapping is something you're born with and not something you learn. Language is learned in humans, so naturally manipulation of language is also learned.

  • @crookbydabook6291
    @crookbydabook6291 Рік тому

    Unfortunately, it's not about what you say, but how you say it. The band Nirvana Made entire career off of this method. Do yourself a favor and just search up nirvana lyrics for their most popular songs But still yet you still have to know how to write as a form cadences And rhyme patterns and how to form double antondras

  • @abiolailori1171
    @abiolailori1171 Місяць тому

    People say my raps sound forced

  • @Lucid_Meno
    @Lucid_Meno Рік тому

    Hold up Big Sean is the Goat fukemean

  • @Yahushaislife
    @Yahushaislife Рік тому

    Tom Brady also became a legend by cheating……multiple times successfully with his team right behind him

  • @ChildliketonyTv
    @ChildliketonyTv Рік тому

    3:50 don't forget About Kanye West

  • @ashtonhammond1302
    @ashtonhammond1302 11 місяців тому

    Ask for forgiveness of sins, and be spared eternity in Hell. Have knowledge of The KJV Holy Bible! End Times are here. It's not like sleep when you Die. There an eternal place, so repent, and be in Heaven.