Rap War is a fun way to pass the time. Freestyle rap is an evolved form of rap – done without writing lyrics beforehand. Freestyle rap forces singers to think and respond quickly; which means, similar to jazz acting or dancing with improvisation. There are groups that meet at hip hop clubs to simply enjoy or participate in the rap war. If you like this type of entertainment, rap battles are the most fun.
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Method 1 of 2: On Your Own Time
Step 1. Start doing Freestyle Rap
Sounds easy huh? Freestyle rap isn't a topic you suddenly pop up on a Wednesday afternoon after playing a round of Zelda with your friends. You have to set aside a special time to make it. Listen to lots of hip-hop songs and memorize all your dictionaries – you don't want to lose, do you?
- Listen to different rhythms. You can find it anywhere. Listen to the ticking of the clock and the sound of the coffee machine. Did you hear the beat? Now put the words into it. "I heard the clock ticking / I imagined fried chicken / because it's delicious that there are no opponents / really." You can certainly do better than this.
- Start writing. While freestyle rap and trained rap require two different skills, they need the same rapping skills. If you can't rhyme, you can't rap. If you can't stand the pressure, you can't rap. If you don't want to open your mind, you can't rap. Writing can build the basic skills you need to get started with freestyle rap.
Step 2. Practice, practice, and practice
The only way to develop your fighting skills is to build your skills first. While looking in the mirror and combing your hair, you can practice rap warfare with shadows. As you play your favorite song, think about how you can add rap to it. Can you make it better? Stay in the zone you are good at.
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Start simple. Like Dr. Seuss. It may seem trivial, but it will prepare your brain for the real thing. When you're an expert, think about rhyming all the time. "I'm cooler than Dairy Queen Blizzard." What is next?
Correctly. “Like Lord of the Rings; you hobbit, I am Gandalf the wizard
- Go ahead. Whatever happens, just move on. "I'm sitting at Panera/ stuck in an era/ non-authentic technology/ but I love this fake." You will make a lot of mistakes. You will sing the words you wish you never said. Don't show it. Don't let them know that you're sorry for what you said.
Step 3. Stop thinking too hard
Just flow. Let inspiration come like the time of night. Writing really helps you to learn freely. When you stop trying to think hard, you let your creativity flow into storytelling.
Choose a topic. It could be something as simple as brushing your teeth or about the table in front of you. Think of something and hit the “start” button in your imagination. In no time, you'll discover which topics are easy and which topics are more difficult – so that when you're at war, you'll know what to use and what to avoid
Method 2 of 2: When You're Ready for War
Step 1. Challenge your friend(s) to a rap war at the place of your choice
If there's a hip hop club in your area, sign up first. Say that you will register them all. Make sure you don't divulge the topic you're going to say in practice! It's time to improvise. Chances are all you have to practice is the theory part.
- You can do it wherever you like, as long as it doesn't disturb the peace of the surrounding environment. In the school parking lot after school hours can be a good option if you want your war to be filmed a lot on your cell phone or uploaded to YouTube.
- You may prefer to hold wars at home in secret. Doing the exercises is nothing to be ashamed of. The others don't need to know that you've trained this time before.
Step 2. Have a rap war with a friend or several friends
All you need is two people, a judge, and maybe a few microphones or a quiet area. Decide how to score, for example the best of three rounds.
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Limit the time of each round and set a limit on the number of rounds to be held. Then, decide who goes first. It could be the loser from last week or determine it in a more fair way, such as tossing a coin.
Going ahead isn't a bad thing. You can master the basics. If you notice that your pants are too big or that your math grades aren't that great, just say so. That way your opponent can't attack you easily
Step 3. Ask someone to beatbox for you
If it's difficult, find some rhythmic music to accompany you. Take turns rap slurs and generally show off your skills and creativity at improv. Make it a rule that the jury will judge the winner based on the quality of one's slur and rapping skills. Whoever gets the most points, he wins.
What's the prize? Besides being respected by your friends, of course. Determine this
Tips
- Don't take this rap war too seriously; just enjoy it.
- Don't give up too soon if you haven't won. Practice, practice and practice is the key.
- Always insult yourself. This can limit the opponent's play in what they can say about you. Use this moment to defeat them.
- Think the initial words are basically insults) for the next round while your opponent is singing. But don't let your mind drown the words. Prepare something to avenge their insults.
- Buy a rhyme dictionary. This thing will become your best friend.
- Try to stay reasonable. You won't win if people don't understand what you're singing about.
