by Sandra Stammberger


We all know for a fact that Notorious BIG, Tupac, Talib Kwelli, Snoop Dog, Dr.Dre, Big Daddy Kane, Run DMC, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Missy Elliot and numerous other hip hop artists make such great songs that every hip hop aficionado really loves.

However, making a great hip hop song isn't just about having good lyrics. No matter how good a song writer you are, you have to remember that you also need the right beat and instrumentals when you want to make your song work. Without the proper hip hop beat and the proper instrumental, you will see that no matter how great your lyrics is, it will never be able to make it to production, much more to get it aired on the radio or TV.

You have to remember that the hip hop beat and instrumental is what catches the ear first before the actual lyrics itself. If the beat or instrumental sounds good, then people will want to know the song and know the lyrics. In fact, you have to admit that there are hip hop songs out there that became famous even when the lyrics don't make any sense. If it sounds good to the ears, then you got it made. Combine good lyrics with a great beat and maybe you'll have a chance to join the ranks of Tupac, Notorious BIG, Ice Cube and other hip hop legends minus the gansta reputation that we all know about.

You can make your own hip hop beat as long as you have the proper equipments and also the talent for it. If you have what it takes to make your own hip hop beat and instrumentals, then you may want to try experimenting with it. In time, you will be able to get the right beat and the right instrumental for the hip hop song you wrote.

Here are some of the techniques that you should remember in order for you to know what to do in order to get the proper beat.

The first technique is called the punch ins. Here, you will be able to get rid of the mistakes you make and record what you want to say over the mistakes. Another great thing about this technique is that it can save you time when you are recording.

You can also try the chopping technique. In this technique, four bars are recorded. This is quite useful especially when you write something that is very difficulty to say or rap, or a line that has the tendency to leave you literally breathless. If your rap doesn't sound right, then chopping is a great technique that can save your music and your lyrics.

Amateur and would be hip hop artists make a mistake of not getting a pop guard. If you see artists recording on a studio with a screen that looks like a sponge or a wire mesh which goes between the mouth and the microphone, then you have an idea on what a pop guard looks like. This simple equipment can save your work as it prevents air to blow on the microphone that is coming from your mouth. This will result in a clear recording when it is time for you to rap.

Making a hip hop beat and instrumental is not that hard at all. You may want to purchase some beats over the internet, or you can try and make it yourself. Just make sure that the beat you purchase or make doesn't sound like any other hip hop song you know. And, you also have to make sure that the beat should complement the lyrics you wrote.

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