How To Write A Dope Rap Verse: 4 EASY TIPS

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[@CurtissKingTV]

Should I make more songwriting & vocal mixing tutorials?

[@no-yj2cf]

That would be lovely

[@Lawislaw]

Most definitely my brother it’s a necessity. I tend to overthink these processes alot 😂

[@marxizoplus]

Yes please 🙏

[@AikiraBeats]

Yes, this is the part that I need the most help on

[@tsketchbeats]

YES. YES. AND YES. PLEASE DO!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎶💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@derekcarveitup649]

I mumble aswell and I gives me the direction the flow is going to go

[@AaronZuniga617]

This was so helpful as some who has learned so much from you when it comes from making beats I’m so grateful for these writing tuts I’m really pushing myself to become a full fledge artist this year thank you so much!

[@nathanielpiripi6278]

So dope ! For my writing style, I may get little phrases in my head, And if I like it I’ll write it down, I may turn it into a song or just leave it there to come back to, It’s never forced and When I do write it comes as I write, Like someone’s telling me exactly what to write and I let it guide me

[@Angelblive]

Dope advice bro! Thanks for sharing your process!

[@Vin_Dre]

Love the “gibberish method” that’s my go to. I like the idea of writing down concepts that move you. Defn gotta do that.

[@tsketchbeats]

Yep! You basically explained my process, minus the organization. 🤣🤣🤣 I'm definitely tightening this up asap. I'm ready and it's long overdue. Once again, you come thru right when I need you and when I need that extra push! 🎯🎯🎯Awww LOVE TO LIL BIG Nahz (HE IS GROWING SO FAST!) !!! (Loved Darn3ll 's cameo, so PERFECT ) 🔥🔥🔥 Oh yeah , I'm gonna give that lyric studio a shot, let's test it out on these unfinished songs!!! Ayeeee! FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR YOU! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@unkletonebeats1956]

Man I don't know why but I haven't been fed your videos recently even though subbed. I see you been busy. Nice work bro bro!

[@shottache]

Blessings on Blessings Curtiss to you & your family 1 Love

[@CurtissKingTV]

Likewise Shotta Che’!

[@tharealSeanB]

Good information. My process varies from song to song. Sometimes I'll come up with a concept to fit the beat, or I piggyback a whole verse or song off the concept/flow of the first few lyrics, other times I already have free lyrics that I match to a beat. Sometimes I'm deliberate with what I want to write, other times lyrics come from random moments that happen throughout the day, or maybe I freestyle a couple nice bars that make it into a song. Occasionally I'll use a rhyme dictionary if I get stuck or feel like I'm forcing something.

[@nashhunned261]

Outro is fire on this 🔥🔥🔥

[@DISTRACTIONNN97GAMIN]

Dude what a great video. Best tips I’ve seen. This is one I’ll probably rewatch before each writing session to keep these tips fresh on the brain.

[@CurtissKingTV]

Thank you for watching!

[@Randomshit113]

@@CurtissKingTV yo can you drop the link of bgm you used in the starting of video

[@erinbaysinger3627]

Just getting started that's what mine looks like 💪

[@evasuchterova9808]

So helpful!!! Thank u ❤

[@mic-healzmajor6855]

Much love Curtis. I usually look for a starting line and it will lead to other lines as well as providing direction for the track. I use rhyme zone if I am stuck. I will definitely borrow some of the steps you use.

[@CurtissKingTV]

That’s super dope! Appreciate you sharing

[@aqualee543]

Thank you.. I needed this😀

[@cjwlly]

I didn’t have one. Now I do TYSM ♥️.

[@nixalove1486]

I love this thank you🥰🥰

[@Bangz415]

Thank you this is so fun I’m going to do a workshop for some middle schoolers and teach them about writing raps so I’m going to show this. And that lyric generator is sik

[@Socalledrinsdeadchannel]

needed this for my school project lol thanks

[@jordanvanderwerfhiphop]

Niiiiiice, You covered a lot of good tools here. My good friend uses the GIBERISH model a lot. I LOVE IT (that he does it) - I use a lot of dictionary/etc tools. and Rhyming clusters. good shit.

[@WYN0302]

I like that part, you actually write every concept you get, so that you use it in the future. As for I tend to forget the way my concept is going or how the flow went, so I use my phone, actually I make a full song most of the times. Just raw recording on my phone. Tho its hard to get back to the same recording and re-record it.

[@randomguyonyoutube5292]

This some real shit right here thanks brother

[@brazenbruklen]

Thanks for the advice

[@angelleoracle6927]

Off buck your first gem was one I must practice because I tend to not have direction sometimes... I watch battle rap because they paint lyrical metaphoric pictures. This was dope

[@CurtissKingTV]

Angel, that’s the story of my life at times. Battle Rap is a beautiful art form to watch for the pure enjoyment of lyricism. But sometimes the randomness of the lyrics and the multiple references told in those rounds are not the best example for songwriting. So I hear you!

[@angelleoracle6927]

@@CurtissKingTV Facts that's why it is hard for a lot of them to break into the industry no matter how good they are, like murder mook.

[@shamerhawkins3572]

It looks like struggle😂 I needed this appreciate you gang

[@tsketchbeats]

Here to smash the like and I'm comin back to comment after I eat some brunch. LFG BIG BRO alrady know this dem FIRE GEMS. 🔥 💎💪🏽👊🏽

[@CurtissKingTV]

LOVE! LFG sis! Have a great day. Great catching up with you yesterday

[@tsketchbeats]

@@CurtissKingTV It definitely was great catching up, my spirit needed it! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽💙

[@deatheternal720]

I've been writing beats for years- Over a decade- I've always known I've had a semi decent voice- and I've done some small harmonizing for house tracks n what not- but I've come to realize that Artists get much more popular, much faster than Producers- and usually- The artist is the person who gets the recognition. I've recently been really wanting to start trying to rap- And something I've always done that really helped was the freestyling absolute nonsense until it becomes something coherent- However I've never had the confidence or *direction* to make a serious attempt at putting out a song with my voice as the forefront of the song- but I'm ngtl *these tips- as simple as they seem- actually might've been the boost i needed- it definitely gave me a few tools that I can ALREADY SEE working for me* I mainly just kind of want to put some of my frustration into words and then use my music and voice as an outlet for it.

[@ttv_lil1v1mann95]

Thanks man for the info. I’m a beginner and I’m starting up

[@TheTrueChrisA.K.]

Honestly, I'll start with the 1st 4 columns of the page, & work my way down. Also, I'll dot the page ( borrowed that from Rakim ), so can establish the flow & scheme wanna go with..but leaves room 2 change it as needed. Appreciative 2 have found this video, Curtiss 🤲🏼🛠💯

[@janepatton8100]

What does any of that mean... 🤔? You posted that as if we know what you're talking about.

[@Uchawibeatz]

This is the one I been waiting on, I am the polar opposite. I been making beats since early adolescence but songwriting is my Achilles. Thanks for the tips King, especially the rhyming clusters. That's some next level shit

[@CurtissKingTV]

Thank you for being so transparent. This is going to help me as I start to craft this next wave of content 🙏🏽

[@Uchawibeatz]

@@CurtissKingTV thanks a lot Curtiss. 🙏

[@sebastianlahens7736]

I have found that by going to a place that’s not your home or bedroom can help you just get inspired from the ambient and just express those feelings

[@CurtissKingTV]

Love this tip

[@NLzARN]

Gems💎

[@JGodlike]

Awesome thank you

[@LonerBecause]

I like the advice

[@etsafut]

I always start with gibberish because I care more about the musical aspect of my thing. But in my understanding sometimes you need to let the beat do its thing so I put little stops where the beat is strong. Besides, stops help your flow be more dynamic, more rhytmical and it gets easier to break the one you're singing and shift to another one. This way your flow will not be over-repetitious, thus boring. And the beat will also shine where it's supposed to. Sometimes I start rapping before or after the verse intro. This also makes a verse intro more badass and exciting. When the beat's and your stars allign lyrics and punchlines will start rushing in because you will be feeling it and your brain will be getting the gist of things. All in all, just listen to the beat more carefully and it will show you the way.

[@ofentsesetlhako8313]

And it really helps me, you, everyone

[@nahimahmed7916]

This video was help it got me thinking to make a drill rap song but I don’t know what drill rap to do or what words to use have you got any ideas for me please let me know because I love your videos ❤❤❤

[@LIIMUKZ]

nice stuff bro

[@macthemessenger]

This was good

[@tumicologytaungmusic8780]

I feel like you are Beast at Boom Bap beats.

[@hilaryodinamba7199]

As an African rapper, I resonate with number 4. I delve into the sonics and ramble words much like Jay z does and rhyme patterns start to form before u know I've done a 16.

[@DarevBeatsgotthefire]

Wow bro. Thanks a lot.

[@CurtissKingTV]

No problem

[@DizzyHempstead516]

Usually I'll listen to a beat while I'm walking and mumble words until I get an idea I usually go home write it down and it becomes a song after that or I'll grab words from a song I didn't finish and I'll use those words for a new song or ideas that's my song writing process

[@SammyOneThumb]

Well im a little late to the show, I'm an old newbie if that makes sense. Trying to step my game up for a real important song I want to write and I never thought about the rhym cluster. Usually I write with words already in my head that rhym and go through the process of fitting line for line with that rhym. Thank you for that tip. How about writing a hook and should I do a bridge?

[@brazenbruklen]

You need your pamper CHANGED , that would be a HIT

[@JackTennessee10]

I like to carry a 3inx5in meno notebook everywhere when it's full I tear out the pages- line them up- read them all- rearrange them- take lines out -add lines in and start the song possess

[@AhmadWtx]

This post is so on time bro!!! I cannot tell you how valuable this is. I love the rhyme clusters idea. I just tried this today and it really got my ideas flowing and kept me focused on the content of the song when I got into actually writing the verse. I been using Lyric studio and it's definitely a dope tool. In my song process I usually start with the mumble melody method and then fill in lyrics afterward. Again, thanks for sharing!

[@CurtissKingTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alphaafmusic]

I don’t rap anymore, only produce. But when I did I would ALWAYS mumble gibberish to get my flow down and then I’d turn them into lyrics. But another key thing that I’d always do is I’d imagine how my favorite rappers would sound on the beat I’d make, or the beat I’d feature on, and I’d take inspiration from their lyric writing style. For example: if I was on a beat that I’d spaz on, I’d imagine how Eminem or Tech N9ne would sound on it and how I could make the verse sound like my own. If it was a more mellow track, I’d imagine how Kendrick or J Cole would sound and I’d find a way to make it sound like me.

[@snafubeats]

I tried the rhyming clusters technique and all I got was skirt that, yeat that, drop that, AYEE!

[@user-fr7dv2xi3q]

How to make those insane rhymes

[@BlackLyondreamworks]

Bro what app are you using for your note taking at 1:12?

[@therealmogod]

Very Authenic Bro OMSoul We Gotta Get Some Work in But My Process is Similar With Less Actual Writing Theses Days... Speaking of Day Daylyt This Battle Rapper He Signed With TDE Now From Battle Rap.... I Did A Song Called Smile and Wave... I literally Just Wrote Smile and Wave Down On A index Card I love index Cards, But After My Kids Didn't Wave or Smile At People Walking By.... I'm Like Yall Gotta Smile Wave Do Something But Yeah Lyt was on X aka Twitter and Wanted To Hear Something Different From Anyone, So I Sent Smile and Wave, I Mumble A Couple Lines and Press Play and Before U Kno it Me and Daylyt Facetiming Building True Story OMSoul But Theses 4 Good Tips... ... .

[@dravenshub]

can you make one on how to "rap" better, like when you write down lyrics how do you implement them into your music

[@jameswhite4709]

As a father myself, I immediately said "he needs his diaper changed" as soon as Naz stood up. I hope you had a great Father's Day

[@CurtissKingTV]

Fatherly instinct kicked in real quick Lol

[@vatsalarya1561]

Is that King's beat in the bg, Casanova one?

[@rashadbrown6259]

My guy Darn3ll #Boomer

[@kingi1flash981]

3:30 me and my homie the other day lol

[@tsketchmusic]

👀👀👀🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Deeupnow]

Why everything feelin so different, that shii fuckin wit my head when I wake up I thank god, cause I got loved ones gone and dead plenty cards don’t force my hand, Ian Neva been scared to play it Won’t Neva bite my tongue if you wrong then I’m Gon say it

[@mynameisbombo4411]

I want to be a rapper producer, just Ye but. I just started producing for like not more than 5 months. And i can say am decent. Hearing u started over 20yrs ago takes the heart out of me😰 what should i do to be as potentially good at my first years????because am aware of the first years being whack😂

[@CurtissKingTV]

There’s no way around putting in the hours of practice necessary. The goal shouldn’t be to try to be better than anyone except yourself. If competition determines your success you’ll forever have to move the goal post. Most of all, you have to learn to fall in love with the process no matter where you’re at.

[@mgk_moloko]

I use an app that gives me random words, then for each word i try to find things that rhyme. from there i try to find a concept and use those words in there.

[@acemany1126]

1 hot album every 20 years average and that's so ....Laaaaaammmmeeeee..

[@t.c.o.g.773]

Could you chill on the closet door 🚪 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆dope method brother🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@willingtonkojo6458]

I don't force myself it just come to me

[@Castrotherapper13]

Could I have private help ? I’m Scotland here bro . I been writing for years can Skat on time on best but something. BLooking me bruv can u help ? Never get stuck for rhymes just duno what in totally doing Iv maybe even tought myself rong for dm years

[@MorenaMolelekoa]

I'm trying to write a dope freestyle rap verse can you help?

[@francismwaniki1730]

Am an upcoming rapper ,I don't know how I can send you my song ,I just recorded on beats , but I would love to record

[@user-wr4dj7xd6d]

how can you find your voice

[@adrian21339]

it hard for me to write a rap it how it going to start and how it sounds like

[@Blackout3212]

Damm newr ghowt writing

[@ProdbyPackTV]

Nahz is getting so big lol he a grown man now lol

[@leygo4144]

I GOTTA ASK. ARE YOU THAT REALLY FUNNY TIKTOKER ALWAYS ARGUING WITH MOM?

[@glibglob8755]

You cheatin’