How to get into rapping
rapping: artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and [commonly] street vernacular" northsound.fm covers 973 rapping artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into rapping?
Start with David Bowie's "Young Americans". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into rapping.
Who are the best rapping artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for rapping include David Bowie, Caparezza and Siti Nurhaliza. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is rapping?
artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and [commonly] street vernacular"