It’s been years in the planning and long in construction but Paul Edwards insightful and incredibly well crafted book is now in stores.
It was almost 5 years ago when Paul Edwards contacted Dubcnn with the idea he had to write a book focusing on the “Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC” and asking for help in speaking to artists themselves to get their input. Years later and with more interviews than countless journalists will ever manage to secure Paul has finally released his epic read.
“How to Rap: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC” is available now and was compiled from interviews with over 100 MCs, and featuring many West Coast artists. Highlights include ﾖ Shock G describing working with 2Pac and his writing processes, RBX on ghostwriting for Dr. Dre, Lady of Rage explaining how she comes up with flows and content, B-Real recalling how he came up with Cypress Hillﾒs biggest hits, Crooked I on writing lyrics down and using tape recorders, DJ Quik discussing being both an MC and a produce, E-40 on coming up with slang and rhythms and much more.
Other West Coast artists and groups interviewed include Souls of Mischief, The Pharcyde, Black Eyed Peas, Dilated Peoples, Tha Alkaholiks, Jurassic 5, Paris, Del the Funky Homosapien, Yukmouth, Glasses Malone Guerilla Black, Latyrx, MURS, Freestyle Fellowship, Omar Cruz, Pigeon John, Planet Asia, Spider Loc, The Federation, People Under the Stairs, and Zion I
It also breaks down lyrics from Snoop Dogg and The Game and includes a foreword by Kool G Rap.
This book has, like the artform itself, taken years to perfect and Dubcnn is proud of the part it played in helping this book come together and urge all our readers to support Paul Edwards by purchasing the book from Amazon or a locat bookstore. For more information check out HowToRap.com.
