Your Rap Voice Isn't Trash - You're Just Using It Wrong

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 220

  • @2-Corrupt
    @2-Corrupt 24 дні тому +116

    As an engineer. Im.a tell you EQ and compression are gonna make your voice sound way better too. Make sure you gat a conpressor where you can compress the AIR aka the highs. You can get that joyner lucas style compression that makes his voice sound so good. And dont forget LAYERS!!

  • @berrytonejones
    @berrytonejones 29 днів тому +65

    11:20 “When the message is important enough all those self-conscious thoughts evaporate” EXACTLY!!! Well said 💯

    • @hygro9625
      @hygro9625 10 днів тому

      I love that i scrolled to this comment at the exact moment he said it

  • @NXNViXA
    @NXNViXA Місяць тому +275

    I just recently started using my normal voice. I thought my voice was bad because of it sounding like a kid so i lowered it to sound older. Just sounded stupid. Now I'm actually using my voice right, and is heard in the song dropping tomorrow (no self promotion)

    • @yungmentalproblems
      @yungmentalproblems Місяць тому +54

      Yes self promotion

    • @charlettejonesperformancef588
      @charlettejonesperformancef588 Місяць тому +1

      What u dropping it on

    • @NIIBOII
      @NIIBOII Місяць тому +1

      Your normal sounded better

    • @BigbodyBeans
      @BigbodyBeans Місяць тому +19

      Nothing wrong with promoting brada

    • @keigan39
      @keigan39 Місяць тому +19

      Everybody out here wants people to listen, don’t be ashamed of that, be proud of it it’s called hustle or entrepreneurship, some of the greatest rappers started out passing out mixtapes to ANYONE that would listen.. self-promotion is part of the culture, plug ya shit boy!

  • @zanderanamerican
    @zanderanamerican 21 день тому +11

    There are rappers with wholly unoriginal perspectives that understand this PERFECTLY and still captivate people. Fantastic video for a silent but well-known creative struggle.

  • @impulse_raps
    @impulse_raps Місяць тому +113

    I feel like I manifested this video, this is exactly what I needed today! I even searched “how to rap voice” to watch one of your older ones but this is perfect, thanks for everything you do and done ❤️💯

    • @HowToRapOfficial
      @HowToRapOfficial  Місяць тому +5

      Thanks, Impulse!

    • @YouHeardItHereFirst-f4e
      @YouHeardItHereFirst-f4e Місяць тому +2

      But I am trying not to disturb someone in the next room 😂. Not everyone has money for studio time. Any good ideas where to record with a phone app away from people? Ive used fans and theyre really good for noise cancellation out and in

    • @YouHeardItHereFirst-f4e
      @YouHeardItHereFirst-f4e Місяць тому

      I also run over the beat and people loved it. But one friend said I was off beat. So I tricked him and played a song saying who is this? He thought it was Soulja Boy. How do we distinguish haters from critics or negative people?😅. Learned lots of new styles from it though

    • @Eltrixengames
      @Eltrixengames Місяць тому +3

      @@YouHeardItHereFirst-f4ejust tell ask them if it’s good and then give them the info that’s it’s you.

    • @YouHeardItHereFirst-f4e
      @YouHeardItHereFirst-f4e 28 днів тому

      @@impulse_raps I've created songs where people are like "is that you? That's a good idea. I've deleted so many good songs out of stupidity and also not owning the beat and bad critics,so I just started creating my own beats. I run over the beat sometimes and had a kid in music theory tell me I'm off beat and it's the same guy who thought I was soldier boy. Must be confirmation bias

  • @dylanwalker9889
    @dylanwalker9889 29 днів тому +30

    the burning building theory. who would’ve thought. i think that just started my rap career.

  • @RSHWRLD
    @RSHWRLD Місяць тому +64

    This is the best channel to learn how to rap. Big love from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @-rayn-4934
    @-rayn-4934 26 днів тому +7

    Your own delivery in this video was able to hold my attention from start to finish, talk about preaching and delivering what you preach at the same time

  • @shnewm
    @shnewm Місяць тому +35

    I feel like this video doesnt just apply to rapping, but life as a whole

  • @MaliciousTheOne
    @MaliciousTheOne 13 днів тому +4

    Thank you for uploading this video. I needed that.

  • @ATOYRUSS
    @ATOYRUSS Місяць тому +16

    Dude, you got me in tears. I was just talking about this struggle to my wife. Then this video popped up. Cheers, fam! I might probably finally be able to release my tracks after more than 2 years of pulling back.

    • @HowToRapOfficial
      @HowToRapOfficial  Місяць тому +3

      Thanks homey! Glad it makes a difference

    • @Hornedgod999
      @Hornedgod999 29 днів тому +2

      Run that shit fam..I wanna hear it

  • @NXRTHROAD
    @NXRTHROAD Місяць тому +5

    this was serously dope , went so deep with it , best video yet imo

  • @caelebdoherty9365
    @caelebdoherty9365 Місяць тому +16

    Bro this is exactly what I’ve been struggling with thank you love for South Africa

  • @Dannytentoes
    @Dannytentoes Місяць тому +13

    alsoo best advice i ever got is remember your lyrics too the point you dont need your pad or phone
    the engineer and audience can tell when it sounds like your reading your stuff and actually performing it with energy
    i still read off my pad but i learned how to deliver it with emotion after practice

    • @Trilly4Really
      @Trilly4Really 28 днів тому +4

      Yup, mean what you say, and write like someone wanna scream it in the car wit u!

    • @lucysoffering
      @lucysoffering 27 днів тому

      lost me at remembering lyrics i freestyle all my songs ngl 😭

    • @crookbydabook6291
      @crookbydabook6291 25 днів тому

      Big facts u better know ur verses n n out to where you can use 10 different beats but be able to make similar song eventually u will have albums upon albums of verses

  • @dropwavy
    @dropwavy 28 днів тому +7

    vid is spot on🔪 thank u bro ⭐️ once i believed in myself it felt like a never ending wave of musical acceleration, i even dropped a song without autotune, and trying new things led me to make different types of songs . its beautiful to witness our own progression and to see all ur capabilities that reveal themselves thru practice ,i think some parts about our voice we think are bad are in fact just og, i encourage u to let it shine , if u love it and are consistent daily you will 100% improve , let go of all that holding back🔥 the world of music would appreciate a new wave of artists 🗣️ stay positive and never give up

  • @yourbeardispatchyaf
    @yourbeardispatchyaf 7 днів тому +1

    Rakim is the perfect example. Even tho his voice and flow sounds laid back and calm, you know that he is deadass serious.

  • @Grim_smoke_official
    @Grim_smoke_official Місяць тому +10

    Spitting all facts🤘🏾✨💯💯 10:41 10:48 10:53 10:54 10:56 🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @rapyoungster123
    @rapyoungster123 Місяць тому +18

    U guys are the best I'll always recommend your course

  • @slightly_sloped
    @slightly_sloped 12 днів тому +1

    what I admired about Prodigy is that his voice was so calm but at the same time had this authority. That's just pure charisma. That just shows that it's not about being loud but about being fearless and not holding back anything that's inside of you.

  • @Paultherapper
    @Paultherapper 27 днів тому +2

    I wish everyone watching nothing but success. U got this 🔥🔥

  • @h4cbdmusic
    @h4cbdmusic 13 днів тому +1

    I needed this thank you so much this whole video motivated me crazyy much love gng

  • @impulse_raps
    @impulse_raps Місяць тому +1

    Yo this has already changed my life!!

  • @PretoriusPIG
    @PretoriusPIG 20 днів тому

    Thanks for the inspirational video. Very well put-together and something to reflect upon and to have present. Nothing should lower one's own potential or reduce one's personality... it all starts in one's head. A positive mindset about yourself is the key.

  • @Devashish-dx8tj
    @Devashish-dx8tj 20 днів тому +1

    That urgent announcement advice is really like hit in the nail.

  • @Jeweldroppin
    @Jeweldroppin Місяць тому +5

    This video popped up at the right time. I needed to hear this!!

  • @testimonyfresh9072
    @testimonyfresh9072 Місяць тому +3

    I didn't miss a word of this vid, thanks so much 🙏🏾

  • @ylgotbars4531
    @ylgotbars4531 18 днів тому +1

    Great advise and really great video man!

  • @EvanLang-w9m
    @EvanLang-w9m 29 днів тому +2

    This was a very helpful video, and I will be applying this! I used to be very insecure about my voice and I guess theres still a little bit of that insecurity nowadays which I will be working on. Thx for the video!

  • @camgodi
    @camgodi 19 днів тому

    Thee articulation in this video is A1 bro 👌🏽

  • @RetroSoulProductions
    @RetroSoulProductions 4 дні тому +2

    Man I’m grateful for this video, I wish I had it when I was in my teens and younger 20s. I’m in my late 20s and I don’t know if I should try again or just stick to beat making/producing.

    • @VaSt-x6g
      @VaSt-x6g 4 дні тому +1

      Of course you should bro future released his first album at 28 and Kanye released his first album at 26

    • @RetroSoulProductions
      @RetroSoulProductions 3 дні тому

      @VaSt-x6g I appreciate it! I see a couple of people who started making music at a later age and I always wondered if I did that would it be worth it but I’m not holding back or worrying anymore, I’ll just put something’s out and keep it pushing. If I get traction and people like it then cool, if not it’s cool either way.

  • @Clifffields
    @Clifffields 21 день тому

    Damn this helped me more than i thought it would. I'm so tired of working so hard at my songs and then they get ignored. When I perform people are like "I didn't know you sounded like this!"🙏🏿thank you I've gotta make changes

  • @Deezy_Does_Things
    @Deezy_Does_Things Місяць тому +17

    I woke up THIS MORNING and deleted a song because of this.
    I needed this so bad.

    • @Sirfred0official
      @Sirfred0official Місяць тому +2

      It always early in the morning when you get this ridiculous regret or inner embarrassment after posting your music. Do u experience dat too bro ??

    • @Deezy_Does_Things
      @Deezy_Does_Things Місяць тому +1

      @Sirfredo_ most of the time, hell yeah lmao
      And it's a wrap if I smoke while I'm in that head space.

  • @yoyobeanz
    @yoyobeanz 18 днів тому +1

    Bro you f***ing nailed it. You're so right. Wow. Great video

  • @-rayn-4934
    @-rayn-4934 26 днів тому

    Thanks for this. I'm a hobby opera singer trying to get into rapping (a little nuts, I know...) and I wondered why my voice was sounding weak when trying to rap while it was able to fill a room without a mic when I sing classically. I wouldn't have thought it's the same system. Being present and confident, deliver with urgency and command. It comes naturally with the volume and technique in classical singing, while I really needed to hear it and get into it mentally for rapping. Thank you so much for telling me.

  • @Aatteanwilliams5034
    @Aatteanwilliams5034 Місяць тому +35

    I'm 19 sounding like 9 right now😂

    • @HowToRapOfficial
      @HowToRapOfficial  Місяць тому +8

      Haha

    • @chcamporezi
      @chcamporezi Місяць тому +4

      Carti is the most hyped artist rn

    • @Scye155
      @Scye155 29 днів тому +2

      carti sounds like hes 4 most of the time so you have nothing wrong

    • @RizzoSphinx
      @RizzoSphinx 29 днів тому +1

      are you compressing your vocals ? sound gate-EQ- compressor- desser- multiband is my current vocal chain.

    • @W9khardt
      @W9khardt 28 днів тому

      Mee 2 bro😂

  • @ostentatiousbeats
    @ostentatiousbeats 25 днів тому +2

    Guru (Gang Starr) was p monotone, please do a video explaining why he still sounds so great

  • @DustinTimmons-t7z
    @DustinTimmons-t7z Місяць тому +1

    This is pretty spot on. There's some things that aren't as important not mentioned here, but you can find yourself/ already have found yourself and contribute to a false sense of hip hop. Its rap though. Like the message isnt mentioned in here and what you know youngsters are listening to, but for good cause because they say rap, not hip hop. To me, this is if you want to make it, money, but there's also underground and the fact that it's a pick and choose if u want to hear the words or just move to the music. Some people make it, but I categorize it as something different in music..... hip hop doesn't want to be set back for peeps trying to portray some image. Some people arent built like that and and have factors keeping them at bay. KRS One is trying to preserve it and there's so many that want to be something that's not from within because of the wrong understandings in life. It's still music at the end of the day, amd creativity is amazing, but for hip hop... that's sold out, almost anyway

  • @tebohomotsoeneng2509
    @tebohomotsoeneng2509 Місяць тому +2

    I really needed this. Thank you.

  • @scamculture
    @scamculture Місяць тому +2

    This is amazing analysis. I produce and coach rappers and I wish every one of them could see this. Really breaking this shit down on a music education level.

  • @richcrawford6123
    @richcrawford6123 Місяць тому

    I have definitely experienced that back and forth of trying to be authentic and feeling like I'm getting further and further from it. Very insightful!

  • @emiljansen1435
    @emiljansen1435 Місяць тому

    the words you chose to use while on the juice clip ending with "just idling" thats deep, well played.at 5:03

  • @Scott-ng7od
    @Scott-ng7od 4 дні тому

    I think you just changed my life. Thank you so much

  • @stimpyfisk7258
    @stimpyfisk7258 20 днів тому +1

    I've been finding my voice and as we speak I'm perfecting it, it's a fucking journey frfr.

  • @user88988k
    @user88988k 12 днів тому +3

    1:16 nah for me it aint even the voice in my head, ive got my brother and other family members in my house telling me to shut tf up and that im not good. need to keep grinding tho

    • @TR3YZEE_
      @TR3YZEE_ 22 години тому

      ik what u mean 💀💀💀💀💀💀

  • @Jableenis-by8fy
    @Jableenis-by8fy Місяць тому +2

    Bro this guy explains things with such perfect analogies. Got me like “ooh das a bar” after every other sentence. 😂🔥

  • @ImmFreak
    @ImmFreak 2 дні тому

    Been making music for a little over a year now. Got inspiration from my boy who’s been doing it for 7 finally finding my sounds and what I like. Got some heat dropping soon🕺🏽🤞🏼

  • @NICKY2FRR
    @NICKY2FRR 21 день тому

    needed this man. Yah be with u

  • @zzzztu
    @zzzztu 11 днів тому

    Thank you bro, this video is gold to me

  • @Triple-B-r2y
    @Triple-B-r2y 17 днів тому

    i feel mad good after watching this. god this videos amazing, so well thought out. so deep. thankyou

  • @STEDEL82
    @STEDEL82 Місяць тому +11

    Hmm...you have to go based on the movement of the track. You shouldn't be using the same exact voice unless you just want to stay in the same instrumental pocket. That's why some MC's aren't versatile. They flow the same way no matter the track. That could work but its too narrow for this day and age.

    • @yungmentalproblems
      @yungmentalproblems Місяць тому +2

      It is good though if you can find your voice that way and then experiment after youve laid the groundwork

    • @saturn3955
      @saturn3955 Місяць тому +2

      flow and voice are 2 different things

  • @dekoder8846
    @dekoder8846 23 дні тому +1

    This is really helpful bro

  • @NoXiniNaBox
    @NoXiniNaBox Місяць тому +4

    That's a great metaphor the building on fire 🔥 & ur the chosen one to give out that news more sure u are more people u save

  • @juanmore12
    @juanmore12 Місяць тому

    I've had producers tell me to bazash it up, when I did I felt stupid and it felt like I over did it, in addition it also felt weird but after hearing the playback the recording fitted with the tracks perfectly. My voice shined and it had authenticity. I no longer sounded like where I came from, it was a new spin that sets me apart, every artist needs that to get notice by potential new fans and the music industry. I still use it in my arsenal. Great technique to have.

  • @mosachingponghuw1367
    @mosachingponghuw1367 20 днів тому

    Needed this… Thank you

  • @Soundstruct
    @Soundstruct 14 днів тому

    Top tier insight 💪 great video man

  • @logueraps
    @logueraps 29 днів тому +1

    This is gonna help with my stage presence.

  • @VegasD702
    @VegasD702 28 днів тому +2

    You have to know what levels of mids lows and highs work with your voice.... Eq works wonders

  • @sabertoothmusic
    @sabertoothmusic 29 днів тому +1

    Diamond barz with plastic energy 😂 I know exactly what you mean. I feel like my raps are above porcelain but they’re like silver - gold plated right now … headed to gold and diamond cut chains then we go full diamond 💎 but im just honest & I know they’ll be platinum when I get there 😂but self awareness is step 1 💯

  • @BeautifulCecy
    @BeautifulCecy Місяць тому +1

    Your videos never cease to help me so thanks fam 👍

  • @BecauseDaCity
    @BecauseDaCity Місяць тому +1

    Thank you, this was really helpful, I've had this trouble forever

  • @camgodi
    @camgodi 19 днів тому

    Tory comes to mind with the voice commandments

  • @chubbypurple
    @chubbypurple Місяць тому +2

    Love your videos they help me a lot❤❤❤

  • @jeromebrooks3711
    @jeromebrooks3711 2 дні тому

    I aint watching this whole video cause im good now but everything he said at the beginning is exactly how I use to always feel n still do sometimes, but also learned how to shake that shit off me with no problem

  • @nazeemfonemgaddafi
    @nazeemfonemgaddafi 27 днів тому +2

    Sometimes I deliver a rap like ODB and sometimes I rap like roc Marci to me it’s dependent on the beat and my mood at the time

  • @OctaneStreet
    @OctaneStreet 18 днів тому

    Wow, very interesting. I had ZERO clue others felt these ways about their voice as well lol. I'm not someone who wants to pursue a career as an artist per se, but I do enjoy writing and rapping as a hobby; you know, making music that's only really for my own ears. Even when I would have that 'silly' thought of trying to pursue the path of an artist I immediately would shut it down since I feel like my voice sucks, my only hope in my mind was autotune since I'd never tried it yet haha. I almost equated my voice being a barrier to becoming an artist as I view someone's height being a barrier to ever become an NBA player, if that makes sense. If anything, this video (which I randomly stumbled upon) at least lets me know that I'm not alone so thank you. 👊

  • @DrugzMunny
    @DrugzMunny 18 днів тому +1

    Your rap voice isn't trash, you're just using it wrong. You made it a trash line, I made it a hot song.

  • @NikhilSenan
    @NikhilSenan 19 днів тому +1

    This was the exact moment…

  • @nickwatland4215
    @nickwatland4215 13 днів тому

    This is why when rock and ,teal musicians learn to rap correctly they usually kick ass

  • @emmanuel2631
    @emmanuel2631 Місяць тому

    This is the most accurate raphelp video ive seen

  • @UBvtuber
    @UBvtuber 29 днів тому +1

    Honestly this doesn't just apply to rap, I feel like this applies to basically all forms of self-expression...... well besides ASMR possibly. lol

  • @venture.cruzz.vr7
    @venture.cruzz.vr7 Місяць тому

    Thanks RAPCOACH! you always keep me goin❤

  • @grimrecords19
    @grimrecords19 4 дні тому

    Great video bro. I would love to send you a sample of where I’m at and have you break down what I’m still doing wrong hahaha. Some songs are perfect first take, some 10 takes in I just don’t like.

  • @RealMadTheftDistrict
    @RealMadTheftDistrict 29 днів тому +2

    ngl i found my voice so ima be dropping soon, i wrote over 140 songs but i never started but now ima start 💀😂

    • @lilt3186
      @lilt3186 22 дні тому +1

      I got 700 songs and found it after this vid😅

  • @TrippMusic88
    @TrippMusic88 Місяць тому +2

    this video is a huge eye opener for me, you broke everything down perfectly thank you so much for this video

  • @Cammobeatz
    @Cammobeatz 27 днів тому +1

    Meanwhile most popular rap are ppl without bars, just talking in rhythm

  • @reverendrolandthemotivatio8094
    @reverendrolandthemotivatio8094 26 днів тому +1

    I would say he’s saying provide emotion when ur spitting one of the reasons Kendrick Lamar is one of the best bc he’s able to invoke different emotions from his listeners bc he is able to modify his voice

  • @who_is_dis
    @who_is_dis 7 днів тому

    Burning building analogy is decent - just make sure your focus is on what you're actually saying as if you're speaking to someone like in conversation.
    Work on improving your speaking voice / speech and it'll translate too.

  • @marcelolucero2507
    @marcelolucero2507 Місяць тому

    Hell yeah love this video, much love from argentina and canada

  • @galigiri
    @galigiri 21 годину тому +1

    I sing with my own voice and still don’t sound like a cat. Someone please help.
    Videos in channel if you wanna diagnose.

  • @youngking1136
    @youngking1136 Місяць тому +1

    My voice is so deep it just don’t click for my vibes i wanna give

    • @ConnorRichardson-hc3ys
      @ConnorRichardson-hc3ys Місяць тому +1

      I feel the exact opposite

    • @jerrythealien9106
      @jerrythealien9106 22 дні тому

      That's one of the problems I have . But that's why I trained my voice to speak in a higher register because when I talk in my real voice no one can hear me, people say I'm monotone and I always have to repeat myself

  • @nazeemfonemgaddafi
    @nazeemfonemgaddafi 27 днів тому

    Great idea for a video

  • @louis-eo7us
    @louis-eo7us 24 дні тому +1

    Bruh Kendrick's voice is obnoxious
    The way he mastered the craft to overcome that is an inspiration

  • @ju2844
    @ju2844 Місяць тому

    Yeah i tried mani voices, i recorded with a messed up voice from screaming to use my childish normal voice and my deeper normal voice, the worst till now was the cold voice, always warm up, my best is the aggressive voice and when I do the childish end of the sentence

  • @mikejc918
    @mikejc918 11 днів тому

    Knowledge 💎💯

  • @Ravenna17
    @Ravenna17 Місяць тому +3

    I think it’s more challenging for women, especially if your voice is like a semi deep soft baby voice lol.

  • @katlegomoate5709
    @katlegomoate5709 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much 😭😭😭

  • @__maddscientist
    @__maddscientist 27 днів тому

    Too real 🔥

  • @Omnitual
    @Omnitual Місяць тому

    still trying to find my voice but i think im honing it

  • @mrdmcarter
    @mrdmcarter 29 днів тому +2

    🔥

  • @UrosJ.
    @UrosJ. Місяць тому

    My weakness is my Delivery,somehow i switched even the style i go for. Melodic Style.

    • @yungmentalproblems
      @yungmentalproblems Місяць тому +1

      Freestyle, scat, slow the beat down then speed up your voice, keep trying shit

  • @I_quote_the_parables
    @I_quote_the_parables Місяць тому

    Diamond bars with plastic energy had me rolling

  • @bmh770
    @bmh770 Місяць тому

    I've been writing for so long and started spitting less and less due to economics. I'm getting back into the vocals and actually lay some tracks but it seems like when I step to the mic now I'm not sure if it's even good.. how would you deal with that. I love my lyrics but never say them as they're very personal to me and I can't give it all I have due to annoying stuck up neighbours that don't understand the reason I need to get loud to push it out.. just a bedroom rapper from the UK.. I've subbed cos I'm interested in learning further to become a writer and producer for a job as that's all I have known for years.. and wanna continue

  • @domuniqueheiser4248
    @domuniqueheiser4248 18 днів тому

    I also have this fucking ocd habit where Ifeel the need to try and sound on stage how I sound in the studio Issa prollum

  • @VanGoHAF
    @VanGoHAF Місяць тому +1

    What if you're meant to be melodical and such

  • @Buki0300
    @Buki0300 Місяць тому

    The timing of this video showing up in my feed is kinda crazy. Kinda scary tbh

  • @Lenhon_The_Entity
    @Lenhon_The_Entity Місяць тому +2

    Love your videos, I watched your videos since day 1 of improving my skills. Kinda nervous because I'm going to be rapping a front of my entire school for a talent show, Wish me luck!

  • @yourboyTidam
    @yourboyTidam Місяць тому +1

    I change my voice depending on the vibe of the song

  • @Mila_Ivanovna_Official
    @Mila_Ivanovna_Official 7 днів тому +1

    Let me tell you guys... The secret is the breathing technique. Period.

  • @thenotoriouscam1
    @thenotoriouscam1 22 дні тому

    Someone told me I talk like I’m afraid of my own voice, so this was much needed 🦾😂

  • @ryanmd615
    @ryanmd615 Місяць тому

    Couldn’t be more accurate