How To Write A Chorus For A Rap Song (In Under 10 Minutes!)

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In this video, we’re going to explain some of the easiest ways for learning how to write a chorus for a rap song.
We’ll provide you with two examples for each concept to help you write better raps based on MAJOR artists such as Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and many others…
…We’ll also give you practical tips for each one so that you know how to write better rap lyrics in record time.
Feel free to return to this video any time you’d like so that you can always know and remember how to write a chorus for a rap song anytime!
“Now Do” Chorus
The first chorus type we’re going to explain to help you write better raps is what we call a “now do” chorus.
This type of chorus is used when giving an order or a command to the audience or listener.
These are very effective when making songs that have a hard, edgy, or crowd-based concept associated with them.
We’ll use Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” and J. Cole’s “A Tale of Two Citiez” as examples of this to help you along when learning how to write better rap lyrics.
“Talk To” Chorus
The second hook style we’ll explore is the “talk to” chorus.
This is where you’re using a conversational tone of voice in your chorus to help draw the listener in…
…Imagine what you say in a conversation to write a chorus of this type.
Eminem’s “Cleaning Out My Closet” and Drake’s “Best I Ever Had” are excellent examples of the “Talk To” Chorus.
“Wide View Chorus”
One of the best ways to learn how to write better rap lyrics is practicing how visual your lyrics can be.
With the “wide view” chorus, what you’re doing is find a common, but LARGE visual image to paint a picture for your audience in the hook.
You can think of Kanye West’s “All of the Lights” or Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” as great usages of the “wide view chorus”.

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