Where to Start with rapping

artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and [commonly] street vernacular"

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What is rapping?

artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and [commonly] street vernacular"

Where should I start with rapping?

Start with "Fragmen" by Siti Nurhaliza. It captures what makes rapping worth exploring.

What are the best rapping albums?

The rapping albums worth hearing first: "Fragmen" by Siti Nurhaliza, "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" by David Bowie, "Be" by Common, "Electric Circus" by Common and "Like Water for Chocolate" by Common.

How many rapping artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 973 rapping artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.