Your Rap Voice Isn't Trash - You're Just Using It Wrong

[@2-Corrupt]

As an engineer. Im.a tell you EQ and compression are gonna make your voice sound way better too. Make sure you gat a conpressor where you can compress the AIR aka the highs. You can get that joyner lucas style compression that makes his voice sound so good. And dont forget LAYERS!!

[@SamWitThaDrip]

!!!

[@adaywithoutconscious7407]

Yo what you mean like ad a compressor just for the highgs?

[@Creator_Veeto_PAEACP]

@@adaywithoutconscious7407mulitband compressor or a filtered compressor.

[@Temporaire7]

​@@Creator_Veeto_PAEACP what is multiband? 🥹

[@arii69420]

how do i do this in bandlab

[@berrytonejones]

11:20 “When the message is important enough all those self-conscious thoughts evaporate” EXACTLY!!! Well said 💯

[@hygro9625]

I love that i scrolled to this comment at the exact moment he said it

[@zanderanamerican]

There are rappers with wholly unoriginal perspectives that understand this PERFECTLY and still captivate people. Fantastic video for a silent but well-known creative struggle.

[@HowToRapOfficial]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@impulse_raps]

I feel like I manifested this video, this is exactly what I needed today! I even searched “how to rap voice” to watch one of your older ones but this is perfect, thanks for everything you do and done ❤️💯

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Thanks, Impulse!

[@YouHeardItHereFirst-f4e]

But I am trying not to disturb someone in the next room 😂. Not everyone has money for studio time. Any good ideas where to record with a phone app away from people? Ive used fans and theyre really good for noise cancellation out and in

[@YouHeardItHereFirst-f4e]

I also run over the beat and people loved it. But one friend said I was off beat. So I tricked him and played a song saying who is this? He thought it was Soulja Boy. How do we distinguish haters from critics or negative people?😅. Learned lots of new styles from it though

[@Eltrixengames]

@@YouHeardItHereFirst-f4ejust tell ask them if it’s good and then give them the info that’s it’s you.

[@YouHeardItHereFirst-f4e]

@@impulse_raps I've created songs where people are like "is that you? That's a good idea. I've deleted so many good songs out of stupidity and also not owning the beat and bad critics,so I just started creating my own beats. I run over the beat sometimes and had a kid in music theory tell me I'm off beat and it's the same guy who thought I was soldier boy. Must be confirmation bias

[@Silverbullet844]

This isn’t a video about rapping. It’s a video about finding your voice in any creative endeavor. I’ve experienced all of this just trying to learn how to share myself with other. Fantastic video about personal development and confidence.

[@JeremiahBien-Aime]

yup

[@vektheartist]

What I’m loving about this is it’s less about technique and more about mindset and limiting beliefs. Especially on that point about identity-which is a DEEPER conversation. I’ve been finding meditation helpful for observing those thoughts/inner critic/ego without judgement not just for rapping but for anything you do. I love content like this honestly.

[@JeremiahBien-Aime]

awesome

[@yourbeardispatchyaf]

Rakim is the perfect example. Even tho his voice and flow sounds laid back and calm, you know that he is deadass serious.

[@NXNViXa]

I just recently started using my normal voice. I thought my voice was bad because of it sounding like a kid so i lowered it to sound older. Just sounded stupid. Now I'm actually using my voice right, and is heard in the song dropping tomorrow (no self promotion)

[@yungmentalproblems]

Yes self promotion

[@charlettejonesperformancef588]

What u dropping it on

[@NIIBOII]

Your normal sounded better

[@BigbodyBeans]

Nothing wrong with promoting brada

[@keigan39]

Everybody out here wants people to listen, don’t be ashamed of that, be proud of it it’s called hustle or entrepreneurship, some of the greatest rappers started out passing out mixtapes to ANYONE that would listen.. self-promotion is part of the culture, plug ya shit boy!

[@-rayn-4934]

Your own delivery in this video was able to hold my attention from start to finish, talk about preaching and delivering what you preach at the same time

[@RSHWRLD]

This is the best channel to learn how to rap. Big love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@felixkeepsgoing]

ZA FOR LIFE

[@Reallucast]

We been here before 100k sub🇿🇦❤

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Thank you my brother from the Motherland! 🇿🇦

[@caelebdoherty9365]

YESSSIRRRR

[@LizwiWrld]

I thought I was the only one from South Africa

[@Dannytentoes]

alsoo best advice i ever got is remember your lyrics too the point you dont need your pad or phone the engineer and audience can tell when it sounds like your reading your stuff and actually performing it with energy i still read off my pad but i learned how to deliver it with emotion after practice

[@Trilly4Really]

Yup, mean what you say, and write like someone wanna scream it in the car wit u!

[@lucysoffering]

lost me at remembering lyrics i freestyle all my songs ngl 😭

[@crookbydabook6291]

Big facts u better know ur verses n n out to where you can use 10 different beats but be able to make similar song eventually u will have albums upon albums of verses

[@Fatedfilms]

I know every lyric to dozens of my own tracks 10+ years old, on top of hundreds of my favorite artists' tracks. but I tend to listen to the same song on repeat for hours and just rap it over and over tbh. Shit I still know lyrics to songs I haven't listened to in years so idk, I agree its noticeable if the artist knows and feels their own shit.

[@ATOYRUSS]

Dude, you got me in tears. I was just talking about this struggle to my wife. Then this video popped up. Cheers, fam! I might probably finally be able to release my tracks after more than 2 years of pulling back.

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Thanks homey! Glad it makes a difference

[@Hornedgod999]

Run that shit fam..I wanna hear it

[@Quan_Uchiha]

Wow that’s literally what’s going on with me. It’s been two years since I released as well. Had to get over issues becoming more crafty to not disrespect my wife, while still remaining original to myself and tone.

[@ATOYRUSS]

@@Quan_Uchiha we got this, fam!!! Hopefully we can get back to this comment one day - saying, "Finally, we made it."

[@caelebdoherty9365]

Bro this is exactly what I’ve been struggling with thank you love for South Africa

[@NXRTHROAD]

this was serously dope , went so deep with it , best video yet imo

[@MaliciousTheOne]

Thank you for uploading this video. I needed that.

[@slightly_sloped]

what I admired about Prodigy is that his voice was so calm but at the same time had this authority. That's just pure charisma. That just shows that it's not about being loud but about being fearless and not holding back anything that's inside of you.

[@dylanwalker9889]

the burning building theory. who would’ve thought. i think that just started my rap career.

[@shnewm]

I feel like this video doesnt just apply to rapping, but life as a whole

[@wwcworthwhileclique2453]

Fax

[@camhendry4501]

Trust me

[@dropwavy]

vid is spot on🔪 thank u bro ⭐️ once i believed in myself it felt like a never ending wave of musical acceleration, i even dropped a song without autotune, and trying new things led me to make different types of songs . its beautiful to witness our own progression and to see all ur capabilities that reveal themselves thru practice ,i think some parts about our voice we think are bad are in fact just og, i encourage u to let it shine , if u love it and are consistent daily you will 100% improve , let go of all that holding back🔥 the world of music would appreciate a new wave of artists 🗣️ stay positive and never give up

[@Monikkajim]

Nah the way you vocalized this video dawg🙌🏾🙌🏾I needed this

[@marcellopez200]

"The moment you get on stage the building is on fire" sounds like a compliment

[@rapyoungster123]

U guys are the best I'll always recommend your course

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Thank you!

[@Maxxlarren]

This is the realest guy on the mic rn. I mean,, you said everything that always happens to me when I sing to producers hoping they'll sign me up or make a deal...omg, what I'm I even saying,, I instantly subscribes cause you directly connect with me and share my fears and frustrations. Well executed, I salute you sir!!!

[@daboymajik8829]

Thank you brotha... I think you hit the nail on the head. I've been studio hoppin blaming the engineers for what was missing. Sage advice friends. That's why you have to remain teachable. I'll admit stumbling onto a channel called "How to Rap" when I've literally won a "Best Rapper Alive" contest is humbling but I think you just broke the seal. I've mastered damn near everything else besides comfortability with my own voice, until now. I can't wait for my next session. You're doing Gods work yall. Peace.

[@Jakethetaurus]

I have so many mental blockages when i freestyle Your room method is wild Style of freedom is the shit bro.. Very straight to the point ... Wtf , SUBBED Cant wait for the next one

[@EarlRoseVerifiedMusicArtist]

How To Rap another great video. Earl here again.

[@Grim_smoke_official]

Spitting all facts🤘🏾✨💯💯 10:41 10:48 10:53 10:54 10:56 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Paultherapper]

I wish everyone watching nothing but success. U got this 🔥🔥

[@EloLeChan]

I was skeptical about the burning building thing, but damn, that changes everything. You're a godsend man

[@DRTYWRLDMusic]

I wouldn’t necessarily say I needed this video. But only because I had no idea how much I did until I stumbled upon it. As confident in myself as I am, this has always been my dilemma. And I’ve been trying to make it work but these points youve made have legitimately just done that for me rn. Thanks a lot my guy!

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Thanks for sharing!

[@impulse_raps]

Yo this has already changed my life!!

[@Jeweldroppin]

This video popped up at the right time. I needed to hear this!!

[@prodKossi]

Not a rapper, just here to see what yall struggles are - gl out there fam 💜

[@Deezy_Does_Things]

I woke up THIS MORNING and deleted a song because of this. I needed this so bad.

[@Sirfred0official]

It always early in the morning when you get this ridiculous regret or inner embarrassment after posting your music. Do u experience dat too bro ??

[@Deezy_Does_Things]

@Sirfredo_ most of the time, hell yeah lmao And it's a wrap if I smoke while I'm in that head space.

[@DustinTimmons-t7z]

This is pretty spot on. There's some things that aren't as important not mentioned here, but you can find yourself/ already have found yourself and contribute to a false sense of hip hop. Its rap though. Like the message isnt mentioned in here and what you know youngsters are listening to, but for good cause because they say rap, not hip hop. To me, this is if you want to make it, money, but there's also underground and the fact that it's a pick and choose if u want to hear the words or just move to the music. Some people make it, but I categorize it as something different in music..... hip hop doesn't want to be set back for peeps trying to portray some image. Some people arent built like that and and have factors keeping them at bay. KRS One is trying to preserve it and there's so many that want to be something that's not from within because of the wrong understandings in life. It's still music at the end of the day, amd creativity is amazing, but for hip hop... that's sold out, almost anyway

[@JohnnyJitsu11]

As a person who has been wrapping gifts for many years, and has been using my original voice without effects for my entire life, I say use your voice and have a good engineer lol

[@juanmore12]

I've had producers tell me to bazash it up, when I did I felt stupid and it felt like I over did it, in addition it also felt weird but after hearing the playback the recording fitted with the tracks perfectly. My voice shined and it had authenticity. I no longer sounded like where I came from, it was a new spin that sets me apart, every artist needs that to get notice by potential new fans and the music industry. I still use it in my arsenal. Great technique to have.

[@PretoriusPIG]

Thanks for the inspirational video. Very well put-together and something to reflect upon and to have present. Nothing should lower one's own potential or reduce one's personality... it all starts in one's head. A positive mindset about yourself is the key.

[@testimonyfresh9072]

I didn't miss a word of this vid, thanks so much 🙏🏾

[@TrippMusic88]

this video is a huge eye opener for me, you broke everything down perfectly thank you so much for this video

[@EvanLang-w9m]

This was a very helpful video, and I will be applying this! I used to be very insecure about my voice and I guess theres still a little bit of that insecurity nowadays which I will be working on. Thx for the video!

[@liladdymrtrent117]

I’ve been rapping for almost 7 years now, you will always get that voice telling you that you’re trash! Use that as your fuel! If you feel like you’re about to take a risk with it, you should do it because it’s usually the right decision! You have to be willing to take risks to succeed, Dre signing Eminem was a huge risk and it worked out for them both!

[@emiljansen1435]

the words you chose to use while on the juice clip ending with "just idling" thats deep, well played.at 5:03

[@Devashish-dx8tj]

That urgent announcement advice is really like hit in the nail.

[@hmm6415]

Shout out to you for 1. touching this topic., and 2. your great articulation. From that alone I can tell that you’re a great writer.

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Thank you!

[@emmanuel2631]

This is the most accurate raphelp video ive seen

[@ImmFreak]

Been making music for a little over a year now. Got inspiration from my boy who’s been doing it for 7 finally finding my sounds and what I like. Got some heat dropping soon🕺🏽🤞🏼

[@user88988k]

1:16 nah for me it aint even the voice in my head, ive got my brother and other family members in my house telling me to shut tf up and that im not good. need to keep grinding tho

[@TR3YZEE_]

ik what u mean 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@camgodi]

Thee articulation in this video is A1 bro 👌🏽

[@ארנון-ל3ז]

This is perfect. And also, if you give your best take in the booth, you won’t have to cover it with more layers to hide the not so good take you recorded earlier…

[@Clifffields]

Damn this helped me more than i thought it would. I'm so tired of working so hard at my songs and then they get ignored. When I perform people are like "I didn't know you sounded like this!"🙏🏿thank you I've gotta make changes

[@NoXiniNaBox]

That's a great metaphor the building on fire 🔥 & ur the chosen one to give out that news more sure u are more people u save

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Thank you homey!

[@scamculture]

This is amazing analysis. I produce and coach rappers and I wish every one of them could see this. Really breaking this shit down on a music education level.

[@Jableenis-by8fy]

Bro this guy explains things with such perfect analogies. Got me like “ooh das a bar” after every other sentence. 😂🔥

[@HowToRapOfficial]

😂🙏🏽

[@ylgotbars4531]

Great advise and really great video man!

[@Aatteanwilliams5034]

I'm 19 sounding like 9 right now😂

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Haha

[@chcamporezi]

Carti is the most hyped artist rn

[@Scye155]

carti sounds like hes 4 most of the time so you have nothing wrong

[@RizzoSphinx]

are you compressing your vocals ? sound gate-EQ- compressor- desser- multiband is my current vocal chain.

[@W9khardt]

Mee 2 bro😂

[@manoloparra4772]

This guy just speaking sounds like he rapping!! I might say "blessed", but it might be "perfected".

[@yoyobeanz]

Bro you f***ing nailed it. You're so right. Wow. Great video

[@stimpyfisk7258]

I've been finding my voice and as we speak I'm perfecting it, it's a fucking journey frfr.

[@tebohomotsoeneng2509]

I really needed this. Thank you.

[@richcrawford6123]

I have definitely experienced that back and forth of trying to be authentic and feeling like I'm getting further and further from it. Very insightful!

[@h4cbdmusic]

I needed this thank you so much this whole video motivated me crazyy much love gng

[@-rayn-4934]

Thanks for this. I'm a hobby opera singer trying to get into rapping (a little nuts, I know...) and I wondered why my voice was sounding weak when trying to rap while it was able to fill a room without a mic when I sing classically. I wouldn't have thought it's the same system. Being present and confident, deliver with urgency and command. It comes naturally with the volume and technique in classical singing, while I really needed to hear it and get into it mentally for rapping. Thank you so much for telling me.

[@NICKY2FRR]

needed this man. Yah be with u

[@RetroSoulProductions]

Man I’m grateful for this video, I wish I had it when I was in my teens and younger 20s. I’m in my late 20s and I don’t know if I should try again or just stick to beat making/producing.

[@VaSt-x6g]

Of course you should bro future released his first album at 28 and Kanye released his first album at 26

[@RetroSoulProductions]

@VaSt-x6g I appreciate it! I see a couple of people who started making music at a later age and I always wondered if I did that would it be worth it but I’m not holding back or worrying anymore, I’ll just put something’s out and keep it pushing. If I get traction and people like it then cool, if not it’s cool either way.

[@BeautifulCecy]

Your videos never cease to help me so thanks fam 👍

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Thanks Cecy!

[@dekoderbeats]

This is really helpful bro

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Glad you think so!

[@NikhilSenan]

This was the exact moment…

[@Rbgrondo_]

I used to hate my voice …. 7 years later …. I perfected it . Keep practicing, made over 1,000 songs trying to perfect my voice

[@Soundstruct]

Top tier insight 💪 great video man

[@ostentatiousbeats]

Guru (Gang Starr) was p monotone, please do a video explaining why he still sounds so great

[@Scott-ng7od]

I think you just changed my life. Thank you so much

[@JeremiahBien-Aime]

:)

[@sabertoothmusic]

Diamond barz with plastic energy 😂 I know exactly what you mean. I feel like my raps are above porcelain but they’re like silver - gold plated right now … headed to gold and diamond cut chains then we go full diamond 💎 but im just honest & I know they’ll be platinum when I get there 😂but self awareness is step 1 💯

[@svzvnst3pe]

Wish I heard that 4 years ago. Appreciate, Praguegang

[@logueraps]

This is gonna help with my stage presence.

[@Triple-B-r2y]

i feel mad good after watching this. god this videos amazing, so well thought out. so deep. thankyou

[@chubbypurple]

Love your videos they help me a lot❤❤❤

[@Cabinswoodscreeks]

This is good that's why they say confidence is key

[@mynamejeffgaming]

Yeah im not a rapper but i was thoroughly entertained by the content.

[@STEDEL82]

Hmm...you have to go based on the movement of the track. You shouldn't be using the same exact voice unless you just want to stay in the same instrumental pocket. That's why some MC's aren't versatile. They flow the same way no matter the track. That could work but its too narrow for this day and age.

[@yungmentalproblems]

It is good though if you can find your voice that way and then experiment after youve laid the groundwork

[@saturn3955]

flow and voice are 2 different things

[@BecauseDaCity]

Thank you, this was really helpful, I've had this trouble forever

[@camgodi]

Tory comes to mind with the voice commandments

[@VegasD702]

You have to know what levels of mids lows and highs work with your voice.... Eq works wonders

[@Ironcydeus]

Putting your diaphragm into it and giving yourself a good vocal base is helpful af. I treat it like I'm spitting AT the mic

[@LodNuya]

🗣️ Mustaaaaarrrrrrrrdddddddddd!!!! Not so confident Kendrick: "Nah I think that's too aggressive... 📝

[@mosachingponghuw1367]

Needed this… Thank you

[@ankaymusic]

This guy is literally speaking my mind, but I still can't figure out what style or voice fits me. Anyways, I’ve started my music career-figuring it out is part of the journey!

[@zzzztu]

Thank you bro, this video is gold to me

[@venture.cruzz.vr7]

Thanks RAPCOACH! you always keep me goin❤

[@isaacmartinez7987]

Look 👀 Boy Here I AM Trynna GET My Voice BACK TO RAP Voice Normal But Being Negative Ain’t Gonna Help ME ! AT ALL ! Because it Ain’t The Answer OF Course NOT Don’t BE Ridiculous ! and it’s a Shame That I’M a Bar Spitter But I’M Stuck in a Rut I Could Feel it ! Now in My Gut Wish I Could Stop Being SO Hard ON Myself ! and Stop Being Stuck in The Twilight Zone Me Myself and I … and The Rest is History … ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@OctaneStreet]

Wow, very interesting. I had ZERO clue others felt these ways about their voice as well lol. I'm not someone who wants to pursue a career as an artist per se, but I do enjoy writing and rapping as a hobby; you know, making music that's only really for my own ears. Even when I would have that 'silly' thought of trying to pursue the path of an artist I immediately would shut it down since I feel like my voice sucks, my only hope in my mind was autotune since I'd never tried it yet haha. I almost equated my voice being a barrier to becoming an artist as I view someone's height being a barrier to ever become an NBA player, if that makes sense. If anything, this video (which I randomly stumbled upon) at least lets me know that I'm not alone so thank you. 👊

[@olamidegirl]

Thanks so much for this i jot down something and everything here is nice

[@nickwatland4215]

This is why when rock and ,teal musicians learn to rap correctly they usually kick ass

[@jeromebrooks3711]

I aint watching this whole video cause im good now but everything he said at the beginning is exactly how I use to always feel n still do sometimes, but also learned how to shake that shit off me with no problem

[@nazeemfonemgaddafi]

Sometimes I deliver a rap like ODB and sometimes I rap like roc Marci to me it’s dependent on the beat and my mood at the time

[@marcelolucero2507]

Hell yeah love this video, much love from argentina and canada

[@HowToRapOfficial]

Thanks, Marcelo!

[@UBvtuber]

Honestly this doesn't just apply to rap, I feel like this applies to basically all forms of self-expression...... well besides ASMR possibly. lol

[@bmh770]

I've been writing for so long and started spitting less and less due to economics. I'm getting back into the vocals and actually lay some tracks but it seems like when I step to the mic now I'm not sure if it's even good.. how would you deal with that. I love my lyrics but never say them as they're very personal to me and I can't give it all I have due to annoying stuck up neighbours that don't understand the reason I need to get loud to push it out.. just a bedroom rapper from the UK.. I've subbed cos I'm interested in learning further to become a writer and producer for a job as that's all I have known for years.. and wanna continue

[@OneMasterChief]

Burning building theory😮i seeeeee...

[@DrugzMunny]

Your rap voice isn't trash, you're just using it wrong. You made it a trash line, I made it a hot song.