Are you a big fan of Eminem? If so, chances are that the dream of becoming a rap musician like Eminem has crossed your mind. In fact, Eminem is known as one of the most prolific rap musicians of all time; In addition, the tempo and pronunciation of the rap is also known to be very creative and not monotonous. Eminem is also known as a rap musician who is very smart, brave, and good at telling things through music. Want to imitate the character of Eminem in music? Some of the things you need to do is learn about the characters, listen to all the music, and work on improving your rapping skills. Undoubtedly, sooner or later you will have similar qualities to him!
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Method 1 of 3: Imitate Eminem's Style
Step 1. Listen to Eminem's entire album
The more you listen to the song, the easier it will be for you to imitate the rap style. As a professional musician, Eminem's qualities and abilities certainly continue to grow from time to time. Therefore, try listening to all of Eminem's albums published throughout his career as a musician; Also pay attention to the way in which certain words and rhymes are conveyed, and how detailed the lyrics are.
Eminem's albums include Infinite, The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show, Encore, Relapse, Recovery, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, and "Revival"
Step 2. Don't be afraid to take extreme steps
Remember, the way Eminem delivers the lyrics to his songs is intense and extreme! Therefore, don't be afraid to raise taboo themes or give unconventional opinions on certain issues. When you rap about things you enjoy, increase the intensity of your voice; in other words, don't hesitate to make your voice sound angry or annoyed.
Step 3. Tell a story through the lyrics
Instead of simply rapping about incoherent events in your life, try to find a way to tell a continuous story through the lyrics of your song. One of Eminem's strengths is his ability to tell a story instead of just blending unrelated lyrics. Learn to create cohesive, coherent, and continuous lyrics!
- For example, in the song "Stan", Eminem tells the story of an obsessive fan and the tragic consequences of his behavior.
- Try talking about things that are happening in your life.
Step 4. Include metaphors and current events in your song lyrics
Apart from his storytelling techniques, Eminem is also known for his ability to create parables and wordplay. Therefore, try to include current events in your song lyrics; if you wish, state your position on the sensitive issues currently raging in society. Think of different ways of describing things and connecting different sections of society.
- For example, in the song "Nail in the Coffin", Eminem wrote the lyrics which read "'Cause you'll be all over the street, like 50 Cent". The lyrics refer to the popularity of a rap musician named 50 Cent who is widely known among rap fans; If examined carefully, actually the lyrics also create a word play because coins with a nominal value of 50 cents are also commonly found on the streets, right?
- For example, you can think of a school as a battlefield or a violent prison.
Method 2 of 3: Write Rhymes like Eminem
Step 1. Write your lyrics
Instead of just imagining it, put all the lyrical ideas that come to mind on a piece of paper; make sure you can apply the lyrics to different songs or situations. If you don't want to take a notebook with you, writing lyrics on your cell phone or laptop is just as good.
Step 2. Edit your rhymes
Eminem wouldn't be a famous rap musician if he didn't put perfection first! Therefore, always review the rhymes you have created, evaluate them, and edit them if necessary. If a sentence is too dense or too loose, edit the sentence to make it easier to hear. Also look for the most appropriate adjectives so that the quality of your lyrics is getting better!
Step 3. Read as many books as possible
One way to expand your vocabulary is to read as many books as you can. Don't be lazy to look up new words in the dictionary and add to your personal glossary of rhyming words. Reading novels, newspapers and blogs on the internet can also help expand your vocabulary knowledge; as a result, you'll automatically think of new lyrics when you're trying to write a song.
Step 4. Pronounce the word in different ways to make it rhyme
In fact, many of Eminem's lyrics are linguistically unrhymed but sound so. This technique is known as “word bending” and can be used to create rhymes from two words that sound similar even though they don't rhyme. Try adjusting how you pronounce some consonants so that words containing those letters sound similar to listeners.
- For example, in the song "Lose Yourself", Eminem rhymes the phrase "arms are heavy" with "mom's spaghetti". Although the words "Arms" and "mom's" don't rhyme, they sound similar if the o and m at the end of "mom's" are pronounced in the same way as the r and m at the end of "arms".
- In the same song, Eminem uses the "word-bending" technique to create the phrase "oh there goes Rabbit/ he choked he's so mad but he/no he won't have it he." In that rhyme, the word "oh" sounds like "choked" and "no," the word "goes" sounds like "so" and "won't," and the word "rabbit" sounds like "mad" and "have."
Step 5. Try writing multisyllable rhymes
Words like “crutches” and “truck” rhyme with one syllable. Meanwhile, Eminem tends to use more complicated rhyming techniques by including multi-syllable rhymes in his lyrics; in other words, different parts of each word or multiple syllables in intertwined words will sound rhyming. If you want to emulate this technique, try dividing a large word into smaller parts; after that, try to rhyme each part with the other words in your lyrics.
One of Eminem's songs that carries multi-syllable rhymes is "Infinite", especially when Eminem says, "Come on, my pen and paper cause a chain reaction/To get your brain relaxin', the zany actin' maniac in action/A brainiac in fact, son, you mainly lack attraction."
Method 3 of 3: Improve Ability
Step 1. Record yourself and listen to the results
After writing a few stanzas of the lyrics, try reciting them out loud while recording them. After that, listen and evaluate the results. Pay attention to the parts that sound less fluent or less pleasant to hear; Also pay attention to strange lyrics or inappropriate rhymes. In other words, focus your attention on the areas that make you sound weak.
Step 2. Proceed in stages
If you're new to rap, learn to recite simple lyrics and rhymes first; in other words, don't jump right into lyrics with varied or difficult-to-pronounce syllables! Repeat lyrics of the same difficulty until you get the hang of them before moving on to more difficult lyrics.
Step 3. Have a spontaneous rap battle with other rap musicians
Eminem is known for his free-spirited rap style which allows him to improvise spontaneously. If you want to emulate it, practice your skills by rapping freely with other rap musicians. First, learn to pronounce existing rap lyrics and understand the words that rhyme. When rapping, try to mix things your opponent is saying and incorporate them into your rap lyrics to impress your audience.
Step 4. Say the rap with Eminem to understand the character of his voice
To sound more like Eminem, try playing Eminem's songs and reciting the lyrics with him. By doing so, you'll automatically rap at the rhythm and pace Eminem uses! Keep doing it until you get used to Eminem's rapping style and character.
