How To Structure Rap Lyrics

[@AlisRoweMusic]

Wow, this is incredible. I think I'll start analysing bar by bar like this rather than every four bars, I think it could help me. I have some problems fitting lyrics smoothly into four bars, I think I should zoom in to ones. Using the metronome to check where your lyrics land is helpful as well. I can also see how this method could enable one to make some very complicated rhyme schemes if they were so inclined. Thanks so much for this tutorial as always, Cole. Alis ✌️

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Thanks so much for your kind words Alis! It's always greatly appreciated it! Yes!! I always like to say, 'The way you eat an elephant is one small piece at a time'. I'm a big fan of breaking things down into small pieces to help me understand everything as a whole much better. I'm so happy this was helpful to you Alis! I hope you get much use out of it! Keep up the great work sis! 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@Kat-gv8ef]

This is the most in depth explanation of how to properly align your lyrics to bars that actually makes sense and WORKS. Definitely recommend watching. If your confused or new to writing lyrics I highly recommend watching this video. Your awesome man.

[@907Reviewz]

This video helped tremendously. I could write for days but I never knew how to form it around a song and make it sound good. thank you

[@ColeMizeStudios]

My pleasure! I'm really glad this was helpful to you! 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@michaelsalquist7859]

Cole.... My dude. Never have I seen such a ingenious work through/breakdown of how to properly write lyrics I'm so good with multis and complicated schemes. The only thing I have had trouble grasping was this and u just created a lesson and worksheet that could teach a toddler how to do it. So appreciative for ur time and effort in all this.💯🙌🤟

[@3fd817]

I believe that we must hard work every day because we do not know tomorrow what happene for us, I don't know what is the snare what's the flow what's every thing but now l know every thing thanx my brother

[@Ravenraps]

this was posted on my birthday... woot woot. seriously though Cole.... thank you for this video

[@ColeMizeStudios]

That's awesome Mac! Happy belated birthday! I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Much respect! ✌😎 - Cole Mize

[@yasinimalya4001]

Thank you my boy , you are awesome !!

[@zacksparrow4393]

I dont usually comment on videos but I appreciate this! You are a legend. This is a neat trick that can be very useful.

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Thanks so much Zack! I'm really glad this was helpful to you! I appreciate you taking a moment to comment as well! Much respect! 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@merryderry5355]

Glad to have you back pal 💘 great subject

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Yo Meriem! Thanks so much for the support sis! I'm glad to be back and I'm looking forward to sharing much more with you moving forward! Much respect! 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@chasehuebner1726]

First comment wassup cuhhh, Keep up tha good work bro bro💪

[@ColeMizeStudios]

lol! You're quick Chase! Now I know how you got your name! Thanks for the support bro! I hope you have an awesome weekend! Much respect! 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@kodowntime6413]

Thanks man I feel destined to come across you...you really helped me today..cant wait to see what's in your book!!!!

[@black-shiip1323]

Me too.

[@Kakarod]

Thats a raw hook and a hard bar

[@Adsterr]

Wow, this is insanely good bro. Thanks buddy.

[@RealitiesTruthBurred]

This video was very helpful!

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Thanks for letting me know! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@zombiefisting544]

Thank you so much for your vids man I'm gonna practice writing more like this and being patienete part of my problem is I think I get mixed up when freestyling and makes me not want to write but I got to remember that it's patience just cuz I'm jot good at freestyling doesn't mean I'm not good at writing I just need to keep paying attention smoke less weed and focuse on not taking it to serious I'm almost 30 I'd rather get better and provide people with smiles and incouragment with music when I'm older then never thank you for your incouragment man

[@Nicksuavemusic]

Great breakdown

[@ernestogamez3569]

what is the program?

[@Oppt-ucc]

Wow thank you for spreading such knowledge !

[@enrique.creates]

This is helpful, thanks for sharing your technique!

[@andreipopoviciu4569]

I really enjoyed the video, it was very helpful. Could you please help me out with recording draft vocals? What do I need in order to do that?

[@AlisRoweMusic]

Set up a rack separate to the instrumental in your DAW and record. I've found Cole's advice to record four bars at a time to be most helpful so I make two tracks - verse lead A and verse lead B. I record first four bars on A and second four bars on B and continue like that. I hope that helps you.

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Hey Andrei, In addition to what Alis said, if you don't already have a recording setup, be sure to check out my guide on what equipment you need that I recommend buff.ly/31nafCc I hope this helps 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@austinmd-01]

One big issue I’ve been noticing is I have trouble finding the structure to a song. I can structure my lyrics so they fit the beat but I can’t seem to figure out where to put my chorus and my verses

[@JunyL]

listen to the beat ,usually the chorus part has more instruments playing at same time,in the verse some instruments are taken away

[@SEEEGAAAaaa]

Great stuff

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! ✌😎 - Cole Mize

[@PATHFiNDER03]

thank you man, Your the best!!!

[@lanerakestraw1662]

hey cole! how do you select part of the audio in fl studio? i tried to figure that out and can’t! 8:16

[@lanerakestraw1662]

just so you can loop it

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Hey Lane, you have to click and drag where the numbers are. It's the same are where you see the red loop point. I hope this helps ✌😎 - Cole Mize

[@pushinpositivity33]

solid brotha, got mine printed up feena map em out!

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Thanks! I'm glad to hear you're going to be getting some good use out of them! Thanks for the support! Much respect! 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@simpdown1404]

Pretty tight

[@raingodmusic]

this is the real deal

[@sokolnushi2149]

Does every rapper like kendrick jay z do this,like is this like a must do that without it the verse sounds unstructured?

[@darkentity1251]

tell me if i already recorded my rap properly in beat why do i even need to write my rap on bar sheet ?? did not make any sense pls tell me how to fit every pockets in beat ????? or finding every pocket in beat or what does pocket even means ????

[@ColeMizeStudios]

Great question Dark! If you already love the way your flow and rhymes are all sounding, and you have no issues with breathing, and you can easily remember everything, then you don't need to do this at all. But for me personally, I prefer structuring my lyrics as I'm writing because it helps me perfect my verse much more quickly. But do what works best for you! If it aint broke...don't fix it! lol! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@darkentity1251]

@@ColeMizeStudios appreciate it man but make a video about hitting right pocket while rapping ???

[@NathanBrownAkaNB]

@@darkentity1251 Cole did the catching the beat video where he lands on different parts of the beat. Here’s the link bro. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqvWZaxjZq6Gjbc

[@Dregann]

What if I don't have a computer to use Daw with? What can I do because I just use my phone to write and listen to beats and I record myself on my phone

[@Cliff11]

My problem is structuring songs what’s the best advice

[@boinecastillo7455]

Where can I buy those sheets cole brother!?

[@ColeMizeStudios]

You will get them + more goodies for free when you join my mailing list at colemizestudios.com/barsheets/ Thanks for watching and commenting Boine! ✌😎 - Cole Mize

[@boinecastillo7455]

No problem son ! Thanks u for hooking me up ! Keep inspiring bro ! You've helped me out so much . I'm out here hustlin paper to get it going ! N u help slingshot ppl forward bro in their progression

[@ColeMizeStudios]

I'm glad to hear that Boine! That's what it's all about right there! I'm glad i've been helpful to you! Keep up the hard work and I'll be sure to do the same! Much respect! ✌😎 - Cole Mize

[@boinecastillo7455]

@@ColeMizeStudios mos def ! Bro ! Chi town love headed ur way! Man bro I got a question ? It would b ignorant of me to not realize that we all need help n I need help. But it's hard finding someone u can radiat around to wen ur in need. How can I find a mentor ? I'm sure the rap goats must of had them too. Guess it's all about connections huh.. something I don't have lol.

[@sobeysnow]

Does Pro Tools have that metronome feature?

[@loganramirez4089]

Who else is Spanish and first though his Name was “ Cómas “

[@tokekingz1113]

This don’t understand this

[@nobodysteddy4220]

I can’t find a beat

[@maryou5681]

This is helpful, I still just need to find other rappers. I only see from my view right now.

[@ColeMizeStudios]

I'm glad this was helpful to you Mar! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😎✌️ - Cole Mize

[@brownin329]

Your lyrics are not your instrument. Your body is. Just like a singer. It's not your lungs. It's your diaphragm and how you control it.