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1. Rhyming is not the same as songwriting. 2. Rhyming is a part of songwriting but it's not the only thing involved in writing a hot rap song. 3. Clever rhymes is great songwriting..not simply rhyming to rhyme. 4. Cliches are to be avoided in songwriting including hip hop. 5. Rap is not poetry or spoken word: so don't just rhyme over a track; make sure you rhyme on the beat. 6. It's not just about your 16 bars: don't forget the importance of the hook! 7. The beat is not the only thing that needs… Continue

from free.lawadvice.com While everybody has different opinions on how to record a first demo, and depending if you are simply doing a 3-5 song demo, an 8-song EP, or a full-blown album with 12-15 songs, keep the following considerations in mind: (1) Pre-production: Before you even step into the recording studio, spend plenty of time making sure you will record your best songs, and that all the instrumentation and song structure is down pat. (2) Prepare… Continue